<font color="#0033CC">CITY BEAT:</font> LO being made more accessible in wake of disability lawsuit

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June 17, 2009

By Jeff Waters, Democrat Reporter The Suwannee Democrat Wed Jun 17, 2009, 05:03 PM EDT

The city of Live Oak is in the process of remedying violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the wake of a lawsuit filed against the city in 2007.

The suit was filed by local resident Bonnie Bell and Advocates for Disabled Americans, a national disability-rights group. Bell alleged numerous violations at city hall and Millennium Park, including a lack of wheelchair-accessible parking spaces, signage for accessible parking and Braille on restroom doors.

Mayor Sonny Nobles said the restroom facilities at city hall are being updated for handicap access and parking spaces at Millennium Park are being updated. A ramp will be constructed at the park as well to allow disabled persons to use the stage.

"It hasn't been settled, but whenever we get through with the work in progress I assume it will be satisfied," said Nobles.

Nobles said although it is not part of the suit, the city will begin updating sidewalks for handicap access and will construct ramps where needed and update those that are not in compliance.

City hall is also getting two new counters for customers and visitors to pay their bills or ask questions. Nobles said a receptionist counter is currently being constructed near the entrance to staff offices where folks can inquire about city happenings. He said a finance counter will be located next to the finance department where a clerk can take customers' payments and answer questions as needed.

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