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

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Expert Report of John Rife Torkelson, theACCESSpartnership, L.P. (August 8, 2018)

Alvin D. Baggett Community Center, 1302 Keene St., 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).

  • Parking: The surface slope of the designated accessible van space exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.3; 2010 ADA Stds 502.4).

  • 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 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).

  • Voting Area: The pedestrian route within the voting area contains a thermostat 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).

Beneke Elementary School, 3840 Briarchase St., Houston, 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).

  • 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).

Bethany Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 7304 Homestead 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).

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

Bruce Elementary School, 511 Jensen Dr., Houston, TX

  • Parking: The surface slope of the access aisle of the designated accessible van space exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.3; 2010 ADA Stds 502.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The route was not at least 36 inches wide because it was obstructed by a gate (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.3; 2010 ADA Stds 403.5.1).

  • 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).

Creekside Park Junior High School, 8711 Creekside Green Dr., 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).

  • Voting Area: The pedestrian route within the voting area contains an AED 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).

Eastwood Academy Charter High School, 1315 Dumble St., 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 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 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).

Eickenroht Elementary School, 15252 Grant Point Rd., Houston, 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).

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

Fiesta Mart Inc., 8130 Kirby Rd., 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).

  • 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).

First Baptist Church of Tomball, 401 Oxford St., 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).

  • Parking: The surface slope of the access aisle and parking space exceeds the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.6.3; 2010 ADA Stds 502.4).

  • 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 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).

  • 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).

Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Ln., 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 slopes in the designated accessible routes from the vehicle pull-up space and the public sidewalk to the entrance exceed the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

Gloria B. Sammons, 2301 Frick Rd., Houston, TX

  • Parking: The parking lot does not provide stable, firm, and slip resistant surfaces (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.1; 2010 ADA Stds 302.1, 502.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route does not provide stable, firm, and slip resistant surfaces (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.1; 2010 ADA Stds 302.1).

  • 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 True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, 3011 Fontinot St., 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 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 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 slopes in the designated accessible routes from the parking and public sidewalk exceed 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).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route from the entrance to the voting area contains 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).

Helen Major Elementary School, 16855 Sugar Pine Dr., 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).

  • 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 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).

Helms Community Learning Center, 503 West 21st St., 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).

  • Parking: The surface slope in 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).

  • 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).

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

Hill Intermediate School, 2625 West Mount Houston St., 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).

  • Drop-off: The surface slope in the access aisle next to the vehicle pull-up space 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 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).

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

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The cross slope of the south 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 ramps along the designated accessible route to the entrance do not have level landings at the top of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.4; 2010 ADA Stds 405.7).

Hiram Clarke Multi Service Center, 3810 W. Fuqua St., 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 route was not at least 36 inches wide because it was obstructed by a locked gate (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.3; 2010 ADA Stds 403.5.1).

  • 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 an AED 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).

John Phelps Courthouse, 101 South Rickey St., 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 cross slopes in the designated accessible routes from the parking lot and public sidewalk exceed the maximum slope allowed of 1:48 (1991 ADA Stds 4.3.7; 2010 ADA Stds 403.3).

Julia C. Hester House, 2020 Solo St., 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).

Justice of the Peace Entry, 5300 Griggs Rd., 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 accessible routes from the parking lot and 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).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The 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 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 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).

  • 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).

Kashmere Multi Service Center, 4802 Lockwood Dr., 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 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 slopes in the designated accessible routes from the public sidewalk and public transportation stop to the entrance exceed 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 an AED cabinet 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 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2).

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

Key Middle School, 4000 Kelley St., Houston, TX

  • Parking: The surface slope in the designated permanent van 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).

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • Voting Area: The pedestrian route within 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).

  • 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 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).

Kyle Chapman Activity Center, 7340 Spencer Highway, 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 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 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).

Lakes of Northpointe Clubhouse, 13502 Northpointe Ridge Ln., 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 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).

  • Voting Area: The pedestrian route within the voting area contains a kitchen counter 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 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2).

  • 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).

Langwood Baptist Church, 4134 Sutherland Rd., 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).

  • Parking & Sidewalk & Walkways: The parking lot and the walkway to the entrance contain gravel and do not provide stable, firm, and slip resistant surfaces (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.1; 2010 ADA Stds 302.1, 502.4).

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

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route from the entrance to the voting area contains a shelf 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).

Londonberry Clubhouse, 8331 London Way Dr., Houston, TX

  • Parking: The parking lot contains mats covering gaps in the pavement that do not provide stable, firm, and slip resistant surfaces as they can be compressed into the gaps when pressure is applied (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.1; 2010 ADA Stds 302.1, 502.4).

  • 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 walkway from the parking lot to the entrance contains mats covering gaps in the pavement that do not provide stable, firm, and slip resistant surfaces as they can be compressed into the gaps when pressure is applied  (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.1; 2010 ADA Stds 302.1).

  • 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).

Moody Park Community Center, 3725 Fulton St., 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).

  • 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).

  • 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).

Neighborhood Centers Inc Ripley House, 4410 Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route from the entrance to the voting area contains a video phone 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).

Northbrook Senior High School, 1 Raider Circle South, Houston, TX

  • Parking: The surface slope in 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).

  • 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 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).

  • Voting Area: The pedestrian route within 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).

Pleasantville Elementary School, 1431 Gellhorn Dr., 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 & Walkways: The ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2).

Saint Timothy Lutheran Church, 14225 Hargrave Rd., 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 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).

Scarsdale County Annex, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., 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).

  • 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 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).

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

Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center, 9314 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways:  The designated accessible routes from the parking lot and public sidewalk 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 slopes in the accessible routes from the parking lot and public sidewalk to the entrance exceed 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 an AED cabinet and two hand sanitizers that protrude more than 4 inches into the route and the bottom of each object is more than 27 inches above the floor (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(3), 4.4.1; 2010 ADA Stds 307.2).

Tomball City Hall Council Chamber, 401 Market St., 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 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).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pedestrian route from the entrance to the voting area contains a counter 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 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The ramp used as the designated accessible route is not at least 36 inches wide (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.3; 2010 ADA Stds 405.5).

  • 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 & Walkways: There is no level landing 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).

 
Wesley United Methodist Church, 7225 Homestead Rd., 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).

  • Parking: The parking lot contains gravel and does not provide stable, firm, and slip resistant surfaces (1991 ADA Stds 4.5.1; 2010 ADA Stds 302.1, 502.4).

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route from the parking lot to the 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 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).

  • Building Entrance: The slope in the maneuvering clearance in the vestibule of 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 interior vestibule door 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 and Walkways: The exterior ramp does not include handrails on each side of the ramp since the element present had a gripping surface of 3 ½ inch height and 1 ½ inch width (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5, 4.26.2, Fig. 39; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2, 505.7.2).

  • 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).

West Gray Adaptive Recreation, 1475 West Gray St., Houston, TX

  • Parking: The permanent and temporary designated accessible van spaces do not include access aisles that are at least 96 inches wide (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9; 2010 ADA Stds 502).

  • Parking: The surface slope in the access aisle of the designated accessible parking space in the back parking lot 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 accessible route from the public transportation stop 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: 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 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 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 Exit: The automatic opener of the exit door is not operational, and the push side of the exit door does not provide at least 12 inches clearance to the side of the latch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.6, Fig. 25; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.4).

  • Building Exit: The raised threshold at the exit door exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

  • 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 & 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).

Wildwood Creek Elementary School, 13802 Northpoint Blvd., Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The 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).

Willow Creek Elementary School, 18302 North Eldridge Pkwy., 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).

  • 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 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).

  • 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).

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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