21.363 An Order Authorizing Expenditures from Accessible Parking FinesCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
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In City Council, December 2, 2021
Upon the recommendation of Mayor David J. Narkewicz
21.363 An Order Authorizing Expenditures from Accessible Parking Fines
Whereas, The City Council has accepted the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, section 8J,
creating the Disability Commission, and the City allocates all funds received from fines assessed
for violations of accessible parking to the Disability Commission, in accordance with M.G.L.
Chapter 40, Section 22G;
Whereas, The Disabilities Commission recommends expending those funds for sign language
and lip reading interpretative services and other communication services to make public
meetings and public records accessible for people with disabilities and to implement the ADA
Self-Assessment and Transition Plan;
Ordered that
The City Council authorizes those requested expenditures, to be managed by the Office of
Planning & Sustainability under direction of the Disabilities Commission.