10-22-12 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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against the handicapped in any federally assisted program. Dwelling units designed and constructed in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) will be deemed to comply with the Section 504 regulation. Accessible units must be, to the maximum extent feasible, distributed throughout the Project and must be available in a sufficient range of sizes and amenities so as not to limit choice. Contractor shall furnish the necessary inspection personnel to assure compliance with the requirements of Section 504 and U.F.A.S.The Contractor shall document and report the results of all inspection activities, upon request, by the City of La Porte. To comply with Section 504, a minimum of five (5) percent of the dwelling units in the Project (but not less than one unit) must be accessible to individuals with mobility impairments. An additional two (2) percent of the dwelling units (but at minimum, not less than one unit) must be accessible to individuals with sensory impairment (i.e. hearing or vision impairments), unless HUD prescribes a higher number § pursuant to 24 C.F.R. 8.22(c). Texas Architectural Barriers Act/Texas Accessibility Standards: Contractor shall furnish documentation prior to commencement of construction demonstrating that the Project meets the requirements of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA) and Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). Contractor shall furnish the necessary inspection personnel to assure compliance with the requirements of TABA and TAS. Contractor shall document and reportthe results of all inspection activities, upon request by the City of La Porte. Upon completion of construction, Contractor shall submit documentation from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) indicating that the Project complies with TABA and TAS. Nondiscrimination: Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or other handicap, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Contractor shall ensure that all employment practices are free from such discrimination, including but not limited to hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates ofpay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Contractor agrees to post notices in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. Limited English Proficiency: Contractor shall provide language assistance or ensure program information is available in the appropriate languages for the City of La Porte service area and that limited English proficient persons have meaningful access or receive HOME assistance, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Affirmative Action Approved Plan: The City of La Porte has an Affirmative Action Plan, as required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965. Women/Minority Business Owned Enterprises: Contractor will use its best efforts to afford minority- and women-owned business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the term “minority and women business enterprise” means a business at least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian Americans, and American Indians. Contractor may rely on written