Settlement Agreement between the United States and the Town of Vail, Colorado, Attachment G

Attachment G: Program Access in Existing Facilities

Please Note: Paragraph 34 of the Agreement requires that within three months of the effective date of this Agreement, the Town will provide signage as necessary to comply with 28 C.F.R. § 35.163(b), after having surveyed all facilities that are the subject of this Agreement for the purpose of identifying those that have multiple entrances not all of which are accessible.

1. The technical requirements and, where appropriate, the scoping requirements of the Standards are used as a guide for determining whether a program or activity held in an existing facility is "readily accessible to and usable by" persons with disabilities and for determining what changes are necessary to make this program or activity accessible if it continues to be provided in the existing facility in question. See 28 C.F.R. §§ 35.150(b)(1), 35.151.

Program Access in Existing Facilities: In order to ensure that each of the Town programs, services, and activities operating at a facility that is the subject of this Agreement, when viewed in its entirety, is readily accessible to and usable by persons with mobility impairments, the Town will take the following actions:

2. The Parties agree that the technical requirements and, where appropriate, the scoping requirements of the Standards are used as a guide for determining whether a program or activity held in an existing facility is "readily accessible to and usable by" persons with disabilities and for determining what changes are necessary to make this program or activity accessible if it continues to be provided in the existing facility in question. See 28 C.F.R. §§ 35.150(b)(1), 35.151.

3. Within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement, the Town will complete the following modifications to the Town Fire Department #2 - Main Station at 42 West Meadow Drive.

A. Parking

i. There is no accessible parking space with an adjacent access aisle provided. Ensure that an accessible parking space is provided. The parking space should be van accessible, at least 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 96 inches wide. At van accessible spaces, provide an additional "Van-Accessible" sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

B. Signage

i. There is no signage provided at the entrance call button. Provide accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at the entrance call button. Standards §§ 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.

C. Entrances

i. The exterior entry door hardware is inaccessible. Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards § 4.13.9.

5. Within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement, the Town will complete the following modifications to the Town Library at 292 West Meadow Drive.

A. Interior Ramps

i. There are no handrails provided on each side of the ramp leading to the interior entrance of the library. Provide a handrail on each side of the ramp that is between 1¼ inches and 1½ inches in diameter with a continuous gripping surface, extending at least 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp parallel with the ground surface. Ensure that handrails are mounted between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface, with ends rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post, and that they do not rotate within their fittings. Standards § 4.8.5.

B. Public Telephones

i. The public telephone in the lobby of the Library is inaccessible because there is not adequate clear floor space, and there is no volume control provided. Provide an accessible telephone with a clear floor space of at least 30 inches by 48 inches that allows either a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair such that bases, enclosures, and fixed seats do not impede approaches to the telephone; with the highest operable part of the telephone mounted no more than 48 inches above the floor for a front approach or no more than 54 inches above the floor for a side approach; that is hearing aid compatible and has a volume control mechanism; with a cord of at least 29 inches long from the telephone to the handset; and with signage complying with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.31, 4.30.7(2).

C. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms

i. The signage for the toilet rooms is mounted in an inaccessible location. Provide a toilet room sign with raised and Braille characters. The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

ii. The toilet is inaccessible in the women's designated accessible stall because the flush control is on the closed side of the stall. Provide a flush control mounted on the "open" side of the toilet's clear floor space; 44 inches or less above the finished floor; and requiring a maximum of 5 pounds of force to operate; or provide an automatic flush device. Standards §§ 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.17.2, 4.27.4.

iii. There is no accessible coat hook provided in the women's designated

accessible stall. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6

6. Within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement, the Town will complete the following modifications to the Town Municipal Building at 75 South Frontage Road.

A. Parking

i. There is no van accessible parking space with a 96 inch wide access aisle

and van accessible sign provided in the parking lot. Provide a parking space that is van accessible. Ensure that the van accessible space is a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by an access aisle at least 96 inches wide. At van accessible spaces, provide an additional "Van-Accessible" sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2 (5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

B. Exterior Ramps

i. The ramp is inaccessible because there is no edge protection provided on the outside segment of the exterior entrance ramp. Provide edge protection at least 2 inches high at the drop off sides. Standards § 4.8.7.

ii. The ramp is inaccessible because the handrails are not continuous on the outside segment of the exterior entrance ramp, and there are no handrail extensions provided at the bottom of the ramp. Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ inches in diameter such that the inside handrail is continuous and both handrails have a continuous gripping surface along both sides of the ramp extending at least 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp parallel with the ground surface; the handrails do not rotate within their fittings; and both handrails are mounted between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface, with ends rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post. Standards § 4.8.5.

C. Town Clerk's Office

i. There is no signage at the bottom of the stairway leading to the Town Clerk's Office directing people with disabilities to the main level Information counter. Provide directional signage directing people with disabilities to the main level Information counter mounted at the bottom of the stairway leading to the Town Clerk's Office. Standards §§ 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5.

D. Main Level Information Service Counter

i. The main level Information service counter is inaccessible because it is mounted at 45 inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

E. Town Attorney's Office Service Counter

i. The main level Town Attorney service counter is inaccessible because it is mounted at 42 inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

F. Signage

i. There is no accessible permanent room signage provided for the offices in the building. Provide permanent room signage with upper case, sans serif or simple serif type letters and numerals, meeting the requirements of the Standards for character height, raised characters, finish and contrast, accompanied by Grade 2 Braille; mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door or on the nearest adjacent wall at a height of 60 inches above the finished floor to the centerline of the sign; and located so that a person may approach within 3 inches of the signage without encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing of a door. Standards

§§ 4.1.2(7), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

ii. There is no signage at the Town Council Chambers indicating that

Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request. Provide a sign at the Town Council Chambers indicating that Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request. Standards §§ 4.1.3(19)(b), 4.30.

G. Drinking Fountains

i. The drinking fountain provided is inaccessible because there is inadequate knee clearance. Provide at least one drinking fountain with a spout height no higher than 36 inches, measured from the finished floor or ground surface to the spout outlet; and a spout located at the front of the unit that directs the water flow in a trajectory that is nearly parallel to the front of the unit and is positioned so the flow of water is within 3 inches of the front edge of the fountain and at least 4 inches high. Ensure that fountain controls are operable with one hand, require 5 lbf or less to operate without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and are front mounted or side mounted near the front edge. For each accessible drinking fountain, provide adequate knee clearance and clear floor space at the fountain. Standards §§ 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

ii. There is no drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty

bending or stooping. For each accessible drinking fountain, provide a

drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have difficulty bending

or stooping. This can be accommodated by the use of a "hi-lo" fountain;

by providing one fountain accessible to those who use wheelchairs and

one fountain at a standard height convenient for those who have difficulty

bending; by providing a fountain accessible to people who use wheelchairs

and a cup dispenser, or by such other means as would achieve the required

accessibility for each group of people. Standards § 4.1.3(10)(a).

H. Interior Doors

i. The main level interior Conference Room door hardware is inaccessible because knob hardware is used. Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards § 4.13.9.

ii. The lower level Municipal Court door hardware is inaccessible because knob hardware is used. Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards § 4.13.9.

iii. The lower level Finance Office door hardware is inaccessible because knob hardware is used. Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards § 4.13.9.

I. Main Level Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms

i. The main level toilet room signage is not mounted on the latch side of the entry door. Provide a toilet room sign with raised and Braille characters. The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

ii. The lavatory is inaccessible because the hot water pipes are not insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Provide hot water and drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Standards § 4.19.4.

iii. The urinal in the men's toilet room is inaccessible because the rim is 23 inches above the finished floor. Provide a urinal with an elongated rim mounted 17 inches or less above the finished floor, a clear floor space of at least 30 inches wide and 48 inches deep centered on the urinal, and a flush control height of 44 inches or less above the finished floor. Standards §§ 4.18.2, 4.18.3, 4.18.4.

iv. The sanitary napkin dispenser is inaccessible because the controls are mounted at 58 inches above the finished floor. Provide a sanitary napkin dispenser such that the controls comply with Fig. 5 for a forward reach or with Fig. 6 for a side reach and such that it is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach, respectively, by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

v. The seat cover dispenser in each designated accessible stall is inaccessible because it is mounted over the toilet at an inaccessible height. Provide a seat cover dispenser such that the controls comply with Fig. 5 for a forward reach or with Fig. 6 for a side reach and such that it is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach, respectively, by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

vi. The toilet paper dispenser in each designated accessible stall is inaccessible because it is mounted above the side grab bar. Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 1½ inches under the side grab bar and 36 inches or less from the rear wall and is centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30(d).

vii. The toilet is inaccessible in the men's designated accessible stall because the flush control is on the closed side of the stall. Provide a flush control mounted on the "open" side of the toilet's clear floor space; 44 inches or less above the finished floor; and requiring a maximum of 5 pounds of force to operate; or provide an automatic flush device. Standards §§ 4.16.5, 4.17.2, 4.27.4.

viii. There is no accessible coat hook provided in each designated accessible stall. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

J. Lower Level Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms

i. There is no signage at the lower level inaccessible toilet rooms directing

people with disabilities to the accessible toilet rooms on the main level. Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible toilet rooms indicating the location of the nearest accessible toilet room, and provide accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at all accessible toilet rooms. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.

7. Within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement, the Town will complete the following modifications to the Vail Transportation Center at 241-251 East Meadow Drive.

A. Parking

i. There is no directional signage from South Frontage Road directing people with disabilities towards the designated van accessible parking spaces in the upper parking lot. Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at the entrance to the parking structure on South Frontage Road indicating the location of the designated van accessible parking spaces in the upper parking lot. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.

ii. The parking spaces in the parking structure are inaccessible because there are no access aisles provided for each space. At each standard accessible space, provide an access aisle at least 60 inches wide. At each van accessible space, provide an access aisles at least 96 inches wide. Ensure that all access aisles are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6.3, Fig. 9.

B. Service Counters

i. The Greyhound service counter in the bus terminal is inaccessible because it is mounted at 37 ½ inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

ii. The Town Police Department annex service counter in the bus terminal is inaccessible because it is mounted at 44½ inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

iii. The ECO service counter in the bus terminal is inaccessible because it is mounted at 41½ inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

iv. The 3^rd level Coffee Bar service counter in the parking structure is inaccessible because it is mounted at 44 inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

v. The Vail Information Center service counter in the parking structure is inaccessible because it is mounted at 45 inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

C. Public Telephones

i. The public telephone located on the westside exterior of the bus terminal is inaccessible because it is mounted at 58 inches above the finished floor, and there is no volume control provided. Provide an accessible telephone with the highest operable part of the telephone mounted no more than 48 inches above the floor for a front approach or no more than 54 inches above the floor for a side approach; that is hearing aid compatible and has a volume control mechanism; and with a cord of at least 29 inches long from the telephone to the handset. Standards § 4.31.

ii. The lowered public telephone located on the 3^rd level near the restrooms is inaccessible because there is no volume control provided. Provide an accessible telephone that is hearing aid compatible and has a volume control mechanism; and provide signage complying with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.31, 4.30.7(2).

iii. The public telephone located at the Vail Information Center is inaccessible because it is mounted at 55 inches above the finished floor, there is no volume control provided, and there is no adequate clear floor space provided. Provide an accessible telephone with a clear floor space of at least 30 inches by 48 inches that allows either a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair such that bases, enclosures, and fixed seats do not impede approaches to the telephone; with the highest operable part of the telephone mounted no more than 48 inches above the floor for a front approach or no more than 54 inches above the floor for a side approach; that are hearing aid compatible and have a volume control mechanism; with a cord of at least 29 inches long from the telephone to the handset; and with signage complying with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.31, 4.30.7(2).

D. Elevator

i. The Westside elevator signage in the parking structure is inaccessible because there is no hoistway signage provided on the 2^nd and 3^rd levels. Provide signage at hoistway entrances on each level with raised and Braille floor designations on both jambs such that the centerline of the characters is 60 inches above the finished floor and the characters are 2 inches high. Standards § 4.10.5, Fig. 20.

E. Drinking Fountains

i. The fountain located on the 3^rd level near the restrooms is inaccessible because there is no drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping. Provide a drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have difficulty bending or stooping. This can be accommodated by the use of a "hi-lo" fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain accessible to people who use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser, or by such other means as would achieve the required accessibility for each group of people. Standards §§ 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

F. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms on 3^rd Level Westside

i. There is no accessible signage provided for each toilet room for people with disabilities. Provide a toilet room sign with raised and Braille characters. The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

ii. The lavatory in each toilet room is inaccessible because the hot water pipes are not insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Provide hot water and drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Standards § 4.19.4.

iii. There is no accessible mirror provided in each toilet room. Provide a mirror with the bottom edge of its reflecting surface no more than 40 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.19.6.

iv. The toilet is inaccessible in the men's designated accessible stall because the flush control is on the closed side of the stall. Provide a flush control mounted on the "open" side of the toilet's clear floor space; 44 inches or less above the finished floor; and requiring a maximum of 5 pounds of force to operate; or provide an automatic flush device. Standards §§ 4.16.5, 4.17.2, 4.27.4.

G. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms on 2^nd Level Westside in Parking Structure

i. There is no accessible signage for each toilet room for people with disabilities. Provide a toilet room sign with raised and Braille characters. The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

iii. The toilet is inaccessible because the centerline of the toilet in each accessible stall is 19½ inches from the side wall. Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall. Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

v. The toilet paper dispenser in each designated accessible stall is inaccessible because it is mounted above the side grab bar. Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 1½ inches under the side grab bar and 36 inches or less from the rear wall and is centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30(d).

vi. The sanitary napkin disposal in the women's designated accessible stall protrudes into the clear floor space of the toilet. Provide a sanitary napkin disposal in a location such that no objects with their bottom leading edges measuring between 27 inches and 80 inches above the finished floor protrude more than 4 inches into the clear floor space of the toilet. Standards § 4.4.

vii. There is no accessible coat hook provided in each designated accessible stall. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

H. Men's Toilet Room 2^nd Level Eastside and Women's Toilet Room 3^rd Level Eastside in Parking Structure

iii. The lavatory is inaccessible because the counter is 36 inches above the finished floor. Provide a lavatory with the top of its rim or counter 34 inches or less above the finished floor; the bottom edge of the apron at least 29 inches above the finished floor; and knee and toe clearances that comply with Fig. 31. Standards § 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

iv. The seat cover dispenser in the men's designated accessible stall is inaccessible because it is mounted at an inaccessible height. Provide a seat cover dispenser such that the controls comply with Fig. 5 for a forward reach or with Fig. 6 for a side reach and such that it is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach, respectively, by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

v. The toilet is inaccessible in each designated accessible stall because the flush control is on the closed side of the stall. Provide a flush control mounted on the "open" side of the toilet's clear floor space; 44 inches or less above the finished floor; and requiring a maximum of 5 pounds of force to operate; or provide an automatic flush device. Standards §§ 4.16.5, 4.17.2, 4.27.4.

vi. There is no accessible coat hook provided in the women's designated accessible stall. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

8. Within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement, the Town will complete the following modifications to the Lionshead Transportation Center at 368 South Frontage Road.

A. Parking

i. There is no directional signage from South Frontage Road directing people with disabilities towards the designated van accessible parking spaces in the upper parking lot. Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility from the entrance to the parking structure on South Frontage Road indicating the location of the designated van accessible parking spaces in the upper parking lot. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.

B. Accessible Route

i. There is no accessible route to the Colorado Mental Health Center located in the parking structure. Provide at least one accessible route to the Colorado Mental Health Center from the parking structure. The accessible route must have a ramp, elevator, or platform lift, with no level changes in excess of ½ inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%). Standards §§ 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

C. Signage

i. There is no directional signage at the lower level Subway and Youth Services southside exterior entrance on Meadow Road directing people with disabilities towards the designated accessible route to the Colorado Mental Health Center located in the parking structure. Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at the exterior entrance on Meadow Road indicating the location of the designated accessible route to the Colorado Mental Health Center entrance. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.

ii. There is no directional signage at the lower level Subway and Youth Services northside exterior entrance from inside the parking structure directing people with disabilities towards the designated accessible route to the Subway and Youth Services Office. Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at the exterior entrance inside the parking structure indicating the location of the designated accessible route to the Subway and Youth Services Office entrance on Meadow Road. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.

D. Service Counters

i. The Colorado Mental Health Center service counter in the bus terminal is inaccessible because it is mounted at 37 ½ inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3

E. Public Telephones

i. The public telephone located at the entrance of the Vail Information Center is inaccessible because it is mounted at an inaccessible height, and there is no volume control provided. Provide an accessible telephone with the highest operable part of the telephone mounted no more than 48 inches above the floor for a front approach or no more than 54 inches above the floor for a side approach; that is hearing aid compatible and has a volume control mechanism; with a cord of at least 29 inches long from the telephone to the handset, and with signage in compliance with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.31, 4.30.7(2).

ii. The public telephone located at the lower level Subway in the parking structure is inaccessible because there is no volume control provided. Provide an accessible telephone with the highest operable part of the telephone mounted no more than 48 inches above the floor for a front approach or no more than 54 inches above the floor for a side approach; that are hearing aid compatible and has a volume control mechanism; with a cord of at least 29 inches long from the telephone to the handset; and with signage that complies with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.31, 4.30.7(2).

F. Drinking Fountains

The drinking fountain provided at the lower level Subway in the parking

structure is inaccessible because there is inadequate knee clearance. Provide at least one drinking fountain with a spout height no higher than 36 inches, measured from the finished floor or ground surface to the spout outlet; and a spout located at the front of the unit that directs the water flow in a trajectory that is nearly parallel to the front of the unit and is positioned so the flow of water is within 3 inches of the front edge of the fountain and at least 4 inches high. Ensure that fountain controls are operable with one hand, require 5 lbf or less to operate without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and are front mounted or side mounted near the front edge. For each accessible drinking fountain, provide adequate knee clearance and clear floor space at the fountain. Standards §§ 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

ii. There is no drinking fountain provided at the lower level Subway in the parking structure for people who have difficulty bending or stooping. For each accessible drinking fountain, provide a drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have difficulty bending or stooping. This can be accommodated by the use of a "hi-lo" fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain accessible to people who use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser, or by such other means as would achieve the required accessibility for each group of people. Standards § 4.1.3(10)(a).

G. Men's and Women's Lower Level Toilet Rooms

ii. The entry door opening pressure for the men's toilet room is greater than 5 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open. Standards § 4.13.11(2)(b).

iii. The lavatory in each toilet room is inaccessible because the hot water pipes are not insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Provide hot water and drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Standards § 4.19.4.

iv. The seat cover dispenser in the men's designated accessible stall is inaccessible because it is mounted at an inaccessible height, and in the women's because it interferes with the operation of the rear grab bar. Provide a seat cover dispenser such that the controls comply with Fig. 5 for a forward reach or with Fig. 6 for a side reach and such that it is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach, respectively, by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

v. The toilet paper dispenser in each designated accessible stall is inaccessible because it is mounted 43 inches from the rear wall. Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 1½ inches under the side grab bar and 36 inches or less from the rear wall and is centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30(d).

9. Within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement, the Town will complete the following modifications to the Community Development building at 111 South Frontage Road.

A. Parking

i. The parking spaces in the parking structure are inaccessible because there are no access aisles provided for each space. At each standard accessible space, provide an access aisle at least 60 inches wide. At each van accessible space, provide an access aisles at least 96 inches wide. Ensure that all access aisles are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6.3, Fig. 9.

B. Signage

i. There is no directional signage at the Southside entrance directing people with disabilities towards the designated accessible Northside entrance. Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at the Southside entrance indicating the location of the designated accessible Northside entrance. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.

C. Service Counters

i. The Building and Planning Department workstation counter is inaccessible because it is mounted at 43 inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3

ii. The Building and Planning Department general Reception service counter

is inaccessible because it is mounted at 43 inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3

D. Drinking Fountains

i. The drinking fountain provided at the lower level Subway in the parking structure is inaccessible because there is inadequate knee clearance. Provide at least one drinking fountain with a spout height no higher than 36 inches, measured from the finished floor or ground surface to the spout outlet; and a spout located at the front of the unit that directs the water flow in a trajectory that is nearly parallel to the front of the unit and is positioned so the flow of water is within 3 inches of the front edge of the fountain and at least 4 inches high. Ensure that fountain controls are operable with one hand, require 5 lbf or less to operate without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and are front mounted or side mounted near the front edge. For each accessible drinking fountain, provide adequate knee clearance and clear floor space at the fountain. Standards §§ 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

E. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms

i. The men's single user toilet room contains a number of inaccessible elements, including a 28 inch wide entry door, and is not accessible to people with disabilities. Provide an accessible men's or unisex toilet room such that all of the room's elements, including signage, door, door hardware, clear floor space, water closet, urinal (if provided), grab bars, lavatory, mirror, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16, 4.18, 4.19, 4.26, 4.27, 4.30, Figs. 28, 29.

ii. There is no accessible signage provided with the International Symbol of Accessibility and raised and Braille characters for each toilet room. Provide a toilet room sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility and raised and Braille characters at the designated accessible toilet room. Also, provide directional signage at the inaccessible toilet room directing people with disabilities to the accessible toilet room. Each sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.

iii. The lavatory in the women's toilet room is inaccessible because the hot water pipes are not insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Provide hot water and drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Standards § 4.19.4.

iv. The mirror in the women's toilet room is inaccessible. Provide a mirror with the bottom edge of its reflecting surface no more than 40 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.19.6.

v. The toilet in the women's toilet room is inaccessible because the top of the seat is 16 inches above the finished floor. Provide a toilet with a seat that measures 17 to 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.16.3, Fig. 29(b).

vi. The toilet is inaccessible in the women's toilet room because its centerline measures 15½ inches from the side wall. Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall. Standards § 4.16.2, Fig. 28.

vii. The side grab bar at the toilet in the women's toilet room is inaccessible because it is not continuous. Provide a side grab bar that is at least 40 inches in overall length, with the far end mounted at least 52 inches from the rear wall and the closer end 12 inches or less from the rear wall. Standards § 4.16.4, Fig. 29(b).

viii. The toilet paper dispenser is inaccessible in the women's toilet room because it is mounted above the side grab bar. Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 1½ inches under the side grab bar, and centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.16.6, Fig. 29(b).

ix. The toilet is inaccessible in the women's toilet room because the flush control is on the closed side of the stall. Provide a flush control mounted on the "open" side of the toilet's clear floor space; 44 inches or less above the finished floor; and requiring a maximum of 5 pounds of force to operate; or provide an automatic flush device. Standards §§ 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

10. Within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement, the Town will complete the following modifications to Ford Park.

A. Parking

i. Each parking space in the Upper Bench main parking lot does not have signage designating it as reserved for people with disabilities. At all spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles. At van accessible spaces, provide an additional "Van-Accessible" sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. Standards §§ 4.6.4, 4.30.7(1).

ii. There is no van accessible parking space with a 96 inch wide access aisle and van accessible sign provided in the main parking lot. Provide a parking space that is van accessible. Ensure that the van accessible space is a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by an access aisle at least 96 inches wide. At van accessible spaces, provide an additional "Van-Accessible" sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

B. Picnic Table Pavilion

i. There are no accessible picnic tables provided at the Pavilion. Provide at least one picnic table on an accessible route such that there is knee space at the table at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep, and such that the height of the top of the table is between 28 inches and 34 inches above the ground. Standards §§ 4.32.3, 4.32.4.

C. Men's and Women's Toilet Room Facility at Lower Bench

i. There is no signage provided for the toilet room with raised and Braille characters. Provide a toilet room sign with raised and Braille characters. The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

ii. There is no accessible coat hook provided in each toilet room. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

iii. The toilet paper dispenser in the designated accessible stall in each toilet room is inaccessible because it is mounted above the side grab bar. Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 1½ inches under the side grab bar and 36 inches or less from the rear wall and is centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30(d).

11. Within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement, the Town will complete the following modifications to Big Horn Park.

A. Men's and Women's Toilet Room Facility

12. Within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement, the Town will complete the following modifications to Red Sandstone Park.

A. Men's and Women's Toilet Room Facility

13. Within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement, the Town will complete the following modifications to Stephen's Park.

A. Men's and Women's Toilet Room Facility