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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

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Expert Report of Douglas J. Anderson, RAS, CASP, LCM Architects (August 8, 2018)

Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Rd. Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The slopes of the curb ramps are greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route from the entrance to the voting area contains a suggestion box that protrudes more than 4 inches into the route and the bottom of the object is more than 27 inches above the floor (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(3), 4.4.1; 2010 ADA Stds 307.2).

Bayland Park Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX

  • Parking: The surface slope in the access aisle of the designated accessible parking space is not level in all directions and exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.3; 2010 ADA Stds 502.4).

Bear Creek Park Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Park Drive, Houston, TX

  • Parking: The designated accessible van space does not include an access aisle that is at least 96 inches wide (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9; 2010 ADA Stds 502).

  • Drop-off: The surface slope in the vehicle pull-up space and access aisle is not level in all directions and exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.6; ADA Stds 503.4)

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route from the parking to the entrance is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: The slope in the maneuvering clearance at the exterior entrance exceeds 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope on the exterior ramp exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.6; 2010 ADA Stds 405.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: There is no level landing provided at the bottom of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4; 2010 ADA 405.7).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: There is no level landing at least 60 inches long provided for every 30 inches of rise of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA 405.7, 405.6).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: There is no level landing at least 60 inches long and 60 inches wide where the ramp changes directions (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4(3); 2010 ADA 405.7.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The exterior ramp does not include handrails on each side of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp on the route to the building has a vertical drop-off on at least one side and no edge protection is provided (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.7; 2010 ADA Stds 405.9).

Bella Vita Clubhouse, 1548 B N. Riviera Circle, Pearland, TX

  • Parking: The surface slope in the designated accessible parking space and access aisle is not level in all directions and exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.3; 2010 ADA Stds 502.4).

  • Parking: The designated van accessible parking space was not located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.2; 2010 ADA Stds 208.3.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramped portion of the sidewalk does not include handrails on each side of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2).

Carter G Woodson School, 10720 Southview Street, Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route contains a fire alarm pull box that protrudes more than 4 inches into the route and the bottom of the object is more than 27 inches above the floor (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(3), 4.4.1; 2010 ADA Stds 307.2).

  • Voting Area: There is insufficient maneuvering clearance in front of voting station (1991 ADA Stds 4.2.3; 2010 ADA Stds 304.3).

  • Voting Area: There is insufficient maneuvering clearance in front of the accessible voting machine (1991 ADA Stds 4.2.3; 2010 ADA Stds 304.3).

  • Hallways & Corridors & Voting Area: There is no level landing at least 60 inches long provided for every 30 inches of rise of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA 405.7, 405.6).

Cloverland Park Community Center, 11800 Scott Street, Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The curb ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: The slope in the maneuvering clearance at the exterior entrance exceeds 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

Crestmont Park Community Center, 5200 Selinsky Road, Houston, TX

  • Parking: The designated van accessible parking space was not located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.2; 2010 ADA Stds 208.3.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The accessible routes to the entrance are not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

Golfcrest Elementary School, 7414 Fairway Drive, Houston, TX

  • Parking: Signage for a van accessible parking space is not provided (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.4; 2010 ADA Stds 502.6).

  • Parking: The designated accessible van space does not include an access aisle that is at least 96 inches wide (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9; 2010 ADA Stds 502).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The curb ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

Greater Lighthouse Church, 4514 Knoxville Street, Houston, TX

  • Parking: The designated accessible van space does not include an access aisle that is at least 96 inches wide (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9; 2010 ADA Stds 502).

  • Building Entrance: The exterior door lacks door hardware that is usable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.9; 2010 ADA Stds 309.4).

  • Building Entrance: The pull side of the entrance door does not provide at least 18 inches clearance to the side of the latch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.6, Fig. 25; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.4)

  • Building Entrance: The slope in the maneuvering clearance at the exterior entrance exceeds 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways & Building Entrance: The ramp slope at the entrance is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways & Building Entrance: The ramp at the entrance has no level landing at the top (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4; 2010 ADA 405.7).

Harris County Mud 81 Building, 805 Hidden Canyon Road, Katy, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route from the parking to the building entrance is not at least 36 inches wide (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.3; 2010 ADA Stds 403.5.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible routes to the entrance have surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slopes in the designated accessible routes are steeper than 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

Harris County Public Health Building, 2223 West Loop South Fwy, 1st Floor, Houston, TX

  • Parking: The surface slope in the designated accessible parking space and access aisle is not level in all directions and exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.3; 2010 ADA Stds 502.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: The interior door cannot be opened with 5 pounds of force or less (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.11; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.9).

  • Building Entrance: The inaccessible entrance lacks signage directing voters to the accessible entrance (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(7)(c); 2010 ADA Stds 216.6).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route from the entrance to the voting area contains a medical drop-off box that protrudes more than 4 inches into the route and the bottom of the object is more than 27 inches above the floor (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(3), 4.4.1; 2010 ADA Stds 307.2).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

IBEW 66 Building, 4345 Allen Genoa Rd., Pasadena, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The slopes of the curb ramps are greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Building Entrance: The raised threshold at the exterior entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

James H. Law Elementary School, 12401 South Coast Drive, Houston, TX

  • Parking: Signage for a van accessible parking space is not provided (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.4; 2010 ADA Stds 502.6).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible routes to the entrance have surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: The inaccessible entrance lacks signage directing voters to the accessible entrance (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(7)(c); 2010 ADA Stds 216.6).

  • Building Entrance: The slope in the maneuvering clearance at the exterior entrance exceeds 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route from the entrance to the voting area contains a fire alarm pull box that protrudes more than 4 inches into the route and the bottom of the object is more than 27 inches above the floor (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(3), 4.4.1; 2010 ADA Stds 307.2).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The raised threshold at the interior door exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

Jones Future Academy, 7414 Saint Lo Road, Houston, TX

  • Parking: No accessible van space with an access aisle that is at least 96 inches wide is provided (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9; 2010 ADA Stds 502).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The curb ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The accessible route from the public sidewalk to the entrance is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Hallways & Corridors: Although there are stairs, no lift or elevator is provided (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 402.2).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

Juergen's Hall Community Center, 26026 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The accessible route from the parking lot to the entrance is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Building Entrance: The inaccessible entrance lacks signage directing voters to the accessible entrance (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(7)(c); 2010 ADA Stds 216.6).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route from the entrance to the voting area contains coat hooks that protrude more than 4 inches into the route and the bottom of the object is more than 27 inches above the floor (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(3), 4.4.1; 2010 ADA Stds 307.2).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp along the designated accessible route to the entrance does not have a level landing at the top that is at least 60 inches long (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4(2); 2010 ADA 405.7.3).

  • Sidewalks and Walkways: The exterior ramp does not include handrails on each side of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2).

Katy Branch, Harris County Public Library, 5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible routes to the entrance have surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The curb ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

Liestman Elementary School, 7610 Synott Road, Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible routes to the entrance have surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slopes in the designated accessible routes exceed the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The curb ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Building Entrance: The slope in the maneuvering clearance at the exterior entrance exceeds 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

  • Building Entrance: The raised threshold at the exterior entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

Living Faith Baptist Church, 4310 Holloway Drive, Houston, TX

  • Parking: The surface slope in the designated accessible parking space and access aisle is not level in all directions and exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.3; 2010 ADA Stds 502.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible routes to the entrance are not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Building Entrance: The pull side of the entrance door does not provide at least 18 inches clearance to the side of the latch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.6, Fig. 25; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.4)

  • Building Entrance: The exterior door lacks door hardware that is usable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.9; 2010 ADA Stds 309.4).

  • Building Entrance: The slopes in the maneuvering clearances at the exterior entrances exceed 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

  • Building Entrance: The raised thresholds at the two exterior entrances exceed 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

Lone Star College - Cypress Center, 19710 Clay Road, Katy, TX

  • Parking: The designated van accessible parking space was not located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.2; 2010 ADA Stds 208.3.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

Mahaney Elementary School, 13215 High Star Drive, Houston, TX

  • Parking: Signage for a van accessible parking space is not provided (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.4; 2010 ADA Stds 502.6).

  • Parking: The designated van accessible parking space is not located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.2; 2010 ADA Stds 208.3.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The curb ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Building Entrance: The raised threshold at the exterior entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

Martin Elementary School, 11718 Hendon Lane, Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: The area in front of the exterior entrance contains a surface opening greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

  • Voting Area: The width of the route in the voting area was not at least 36 inches wide (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.3; 2010 ADA Stds 403.5.1).

  • Voting Area: There is insufficient maneuvering clearance in front of the voting station (1991 ADA Stds 4.2.3; 2010 ADA Stds 304.3).

  • Voting Area: There is insufficient maneuvering clearance in front of the accessible voting machine (1991 ADA Stds 4.2.3; 2010 ADA Stds 304.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope of the ramp in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.6; 2010 ADA Stds 405.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp along the designated accessible route to the entrance does not have level landing at the bottom of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4; 2010 ADA Stds 405.7).

  • Sidewalks and Walkways: The exterior ramp does not include handrails on each side of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2).

Mayde Creek MUD Community Center, 19600 Misty Cove Drive, Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Sidewalks and Walkways: The exterior ramp does not include handrails on each side of the ramp that are 34 inches to 38 inches above the ramp surface (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.4).

Memorial Parkway Community Association Clubhouse, 21600 Cimarron Parkway, Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible routes to the entrance have surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slopes in the designated accessible routes exceed the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: The slope in the maneuvering clearance at the exterior entrance exceeds 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

  • Building Entrance: The raised threshold at the exterior entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp in the route from the parking lot to the entrance and the ramp in the route from the public sidewalk to the entrance have slopes greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slopes of the ramp in the route from the parking lot to the entrance and the ramp in the route from the public sidewalk to the entrance exceed the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.6; 2010 ADA Stds 405.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp in the designated accessible route from the parking lot to the entrance does not have level landing at the bottom of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4; 2010 ADA Stds 405.7).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp in the designated accessible route from the public sidewalk to the entrance does not have level landing at the top of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4; 2010 ADA Stds 405.7).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: There is no level landing at least 60 inches long and 60 inches wide where the ramp in the designated accessible route from the parking lot to the entrance changes directions (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4(3); 2010 ADA 405.7.4).

  • Sidewalks and Walkways: The ramp in the route from the parking lot to the entrance and the ramp in the route from the public sidewalk to the entrance do not include handrails on each side of the ramps (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2).

Reagan Webb Mading Elementary School, 8511 Crestmont Street, Houston, TX

  • Parking: Signage for a van accessible parking space is not provided (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.4; 2010 ADA Stds 502.6).

  • Parking: The designated accessible van space does not include an access aisle that is at least 96 inches wide (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9; 2010 ADA Stds 502).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The walkways are not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, TX

  • Parking: The designated van accessible parking space was not located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.2; 2010 ADA Stds 208.3.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: One side of the double leaf doors at the designated accessible entrance does not provide at least 32 inches clear passage width when the door is open 90 degrees (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.4, 4.13.5, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA 404.2.2, 404.2.3, 404.2.4).  

  • Building Entrance: The raised threshold at the exterior entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

South Belt Elementary School, 1801 Riverstone Ranch Road, Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

SPJST Lodge #88, 1435 Beall St., Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Building Entrance: The designated accessible entrance does not provide at least 32 inches clear passage width when the door is open 90 degrees (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.4, 4.13.5, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA 404.2.2, 404.2.3, 404.2.4).

  • Building Entrance: The raised threshold at the exterior entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 10960 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX

  • Parking: The designated van accessible parking space was not located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.2; 2010 ADA Stds 208.3.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The walkways are not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Building Entrance: The slope in the maneuvering clearance at the exterior entrance exceeds 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp along the designated accessible route to the entrance does not have level landing at the top of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4; 2010 ADA Stds 405.7).

  • Sidewalks and Walkways: The exterior ramp does not include handrails on each side of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2).

Sunnyside Park Community Center, 3502 Bellfort Street, Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible routes to the entrance have surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slopes in the designated accessible routes exceed the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: The raised threshold at the exterior entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramped portion of the sidewalk does not include handrails on each side of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2).

Sylvan Rodriguez Jr. Elementary School, 5858 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The accessible route from the parking lot to the entrance is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible routes to the entrance have surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The curb ramp slope in the designated accessible route from the parking lot to the entrance is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The curb ramp slope in the designated accessible route from the public sidewalk or public transportation stop to the entrance is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slopes in the designated accessible routes exceed the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: The slope in the maneuvering clearance at the exterior entrance exceeds 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

  • Building Entrance: The raised threshold at the exterior entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp along the designated accessible route to the entrance does not have level landing at the top and bottom of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4; 2010 ADA Stds 405.7).

The Crossing Community Church, 3225 W. Orem Drive, Houston, TX

  • Parking: The designated accessible van space does not include an access aisle that is at least 96 inches wide (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9; 2010 ADA Stds 502).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The interior door cannot be opened with 5 pounds of force or less (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.11; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.9).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp along the designated accessible route to the entrance does not have level landings at the top and bottom that are at least 60 inches long (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4(2); 2010 ADA 405.7.3).

Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 West Center Drive, Houston, TX

  • Parking: The surface slope in the designated accessible parking space and access aisle is not level in all directions and exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.3; 2010 ADA Stds 502.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible routes to the entrance are not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route from the parking lot to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route from the parking lot to the entrance exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: The slope in the maneuvering clearance at the exterior entrance exceeds 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303.4, 405.2).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramped portion of the sidewalk does not include handrails on each side of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2).

Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Road, Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: An object hangs over the pedestrian route lower than 80 inches (1991 ADA Stds 4.4.2; 2010 ADA Stds 307.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route from the entrance to the voting area a drinking fountain that protrudes more than 4 inches into the route and the bottom of the object is more than 27 inches above the floor (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(3), 4.4.1; 2010 ADA Stds 307.2).

Vincent Miller Intermediate School, 1002 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX

  • Parking: No accessible van space with an access aisle that is at least 96 inches wide is provided (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9; 2010 ADA Stds 502).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance has surface openings greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.6, 4.5.4; 2010 ADA Stds 403.2, 302.3).

  • Building Entrance: The area in front of the exterior entrance contains a surface opening greater than 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.2, 4.13.6; 2010 ADA Stds 305.2, 404.2.4.4).

Whidby Elementary School, 7625 Springhill Street, Houston, TX

  • Parking: The designated, temporary accessible van space does not include an access aisle that is at least 96 inches wide (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9; 2010 ADA Stds 502).

  • Parking: The designated, temporary accessible van parking space was not located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.2; 2010 ADA Stds 208.3.1).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route to the entrance is not free of abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.8, 4.5.2; 2010 ADA Stds 303, 403.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope in the designated accessible route exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

  • Building Entrance: The raised threshold at the exterior entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramped portion of the sidewalk does not include handrails on each side of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2).

Source: SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS by U.S. Department of Justice - published 03/12/2019

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