Amanda Purcell is reporting for Columbia-Greene Media the Hudson Common Council will vote next week on whether to authorize a settlement agreement with the federal government that would establish a time line for the city to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disability Act. The ADA became law in 1990, and prohibits discrimination based on disability. A complaint was filed by three city residents alleging a lack of accommodations in public spaces, arguing the city's sidewalks are inaccessible, and the entrances to City Hall, Promenade Hill Park and other locations are also inaccessible. Following an investigation, the city was found to be out of compliance in several categories. Under the settlement agreement the mayor must appoint an ADA compliance officer within 30 days. The compliance officer will deal with complaints and determine how best to address them, Common Council President Thomas DePietro said October 7. The Common Council will next meet 7 p.m., Tue., Oct. 15 at City Hall. NOTE: DePietro is a WGXC volunteer programmer. Read the full story at HudsonValley360 [dot] com.