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

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Expert Report of Ken Schoonover, P.E., KMS Associates, Inc. (August 7, 2018)

A.B. Anderson Academy 7401 Wheatly 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 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 polling entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

Anderson Elementary School, 6218 Lynngate Dr., Spring, 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 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 counter and two drinking fountains 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).

  • Voting area: There is insufficient maneuvering clearance in front of check-in stations (1991 ADA Stds 4.2.3; 2010 ADA Stds 304.3).

B. T. Washington High School, 119 E. 39th 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).

  • 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).

  • 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).

Burrus Elementary School, 701 E. 33rd St., 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 accessible route from the public sidewalk to the entrance does not provide stable, firm, and slip resistant surfaces as it was not continuous and contains grass (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(4), 4.5.1; 2010 ADA Stds 302.1).

  • 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 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 alternate, accessible entrance is locked (28 C.F.R. § 35.133).

  • 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).

  • Hallways & Corridors: The pull side of the interior 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).

  • 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).

Candlelight Park Community Center, 1520 Candlelight Lane, 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: 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).

Cypress Point Baptist Church, Blue Lake Dr., Huffman, 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).

  • 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).

Durham Elementary School, 4803 Brinkman St., Houston, TX

  • Parking: The access aisle was blocked (1991 ADA Stds 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9; 2010 ADA Stds 502.2, 502.3).

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • 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).

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

Eiland Elementary School, 6700 N. Klein Circle Dr., 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).

  • 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 exterior 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).

  • 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).

First New Hope Bible Church, W. Mount Houston Rd, Houston, TX

  • Parking: 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).

  • 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 does not have handrails on each side of the ramp (1991 ADA Stds 4.8.5; 2010 ADA Stds 405.8, 505.2).

G. W. Carver Contemporary High School, 2100S. Victory 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).

  • 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).

Ginger McNabb Elementary School, 743 East Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route 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).

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

God's Grace Community Church, 1106W. Tidwell 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).

  • 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).

  • 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).

Highland Park Recreation Center, 3316 De Soto 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 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).

  • 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).

Holiday Inn Houston Intercontinental, 15222 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 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 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).

Humble Elementary School, 20252 Fieldtree Dr., Humble, 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 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).

Immanuel United Church, 26501 Border St., Spring, TX

  • 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 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).

John F. Kennedy Elementary School, 400 Victoria Dr., Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways: The designated accessible route 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).

Jones EC PK Center, Forest Point Dr., Humble, 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).

Memorial Hills Clubhouse, Briarcreek Blvd., Houston, TX

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

  • Parking: The access aisle 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).

Nitsch Elementary School, W. Mount Houston 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 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 raised threshold at the exterior entrance exceeds 1/2 inch (1991 ADA Stds 4.13.8; 2010 ADA Stds 404.2.5).

North Belt Elementary School, E. North Belt Dr., Humble, TX

  • 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).

  • 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).

Northwest Church of Christ, 67220 W. Tidwell 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 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 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).

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

Oak Forest Elementary School-Houston, 1401 W. 43rd St., 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 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 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).

Osborne Elementary School, Ringold 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).

  • 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).

River Pines Elementary School, 2400 Cold River Dr., Humble, 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).

Salyers Elementary School, 25705 W. Hardy Rd., Spring, 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 access aisle of the designated accessible van 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 curb ramp slope is greater than 1:12 (1991 ADA Stds 4.7.2, 4.8.2; 2010 ADA Stds 405.2, 406.1).

Spirit of the Word, 803 Curtin 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 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 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).

St. Pius X High School, 811 W. Donovan St., 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 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 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).

Teague Middle School, 21700 Rayford Rd., Humble, 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).

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

Wesley Elementary School, Dillard St., Houston, TX

  • Sidewalks & Walkways & Entrance:  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 (2010 ADA Stds 303.4, 405.2).

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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