20251114-007: Recommendation to Council Regarding Elisabet Ney Museum Accessible Restroom Facility — original pdf

Recommendation

BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number (20251114-007): Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Elisabet Ney Museum Accessible Restroom Facility WHEREAS, the Elisabet Ney Museum is undergoing restoration and improvements; WHEREAS, the Museum lacks an accessible restroom as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act; WHEREAS, plans have been created for an accessible restroom to be constructed as part of the restoration and improvements, in partnership with the Friends of Elisabet Ney Museum, although funding and support for the addition is still being sought; WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that it support the construction of an ADA accessible restroom to allow all visitors to fully enjoy the Museum. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to support the addition of an accessible restroom as part of the Elisabet Ney Museum restoration and improvements. Date of Approval: November 14, 2025 Motion: Chair Conor Kelly Record of the vote: 8-0 Second: Commissioner Kristen Vassallo For: Chair Kelly, Vice Chair Meyer, Commissioners Arellano, Chang, Comer-HaGans, Diaz, Murphy, and Vassallo. Against: None Attest: Nekaybaw Watson Nekaybaw Watson