[sudo-discuss] Very important Omni proposals for wheelchair accessibility!

It would be very good if we could consent on this at Thursday's Omni meeting, so that work can begin. Please discuss among all groups ASAP. Thanks!! === front door === * Proposal: replace the NE front door with an ADA-accessible door ** Install a single 36" door with adjacent smaller side door or barrier. ** Est cost: $500 === chairlift to ballroom === * Proposal: replace the western staircase from La Commune to the ballroom with a chairlift. This would involve knocking down part of the wall. This is what our CASp inspector recommended and is required for public access to the ballroom. ** Option 1: ~$8000 for a fully-certified, professionally installed new commercial lift including all permitting. ** Option 2: Failing the passage of option 1, that we authorize up to $3500 for a used chairlift. Note most used chairlifts are from houses and certified only for residential, not commercial, and therefore a used lift may not be technically to ADA code. A UPS (uninterruptable power supply) may need to be acquired to power a residential lift in the case of a power outage (as per ADA code for commercial spaces.) === bathroom === * Proposal: make cafe bathroom accessible, single-stall, single-occupancy. ** requires knocking down inner stalls, installing grab bars, moving the sink, fitting a wider door ** Est cost: $500-$1000. Note: The landlords will be obligated to pay for 50% of these costs in the form of a rent credit.