68-18 Approving Update to ADA Transition Plan of 2013 and Title VI Plan: Non Discrimination in City Services, Programs & Activities under the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Public Parks ADA Barrier Priorites Facility 1.Accessible 2.Access to Goods and 3.Usability of Rest Rooms 4.Additional Access Approach/Entrance Services Ramps on lower level Assessor indicated plants No ADA Barrier Present No ADA Barrier Present potentially noncompliant:their needed to be trimmed back ratio is 1:8.It is,however,right from the walkways,and that fire on the line and the steepest alarms&emergency systems slope allowed under the law. needed to be made compliant The one at the entrance is also (i.e.the type of alarms with problematic because it covers flashing strobes).Assessor more than 30 inches of rise, indicated restroom signage was which requires a landing to be too glossy(this can be Potawatomi added.One parking space problematic for the visually Conservatory must additionally be designated impaired).Replace with 2105 Mishawaka Ave. as van-accessible(w/8'access something closer to a matte or aisles),and have signage eggshell finish.Other than indicating it as such. finish,signs compliant. Additionally,interior doors are too heavy.Lighter doors must be installed(or,alternatively,be made automatic or power- assisted). Railings need to be installed The tables protrude too much Need to add accessible Need to provide cup dispensers and ramps must have non-slip into public areas.Signs need to signage,placed to the side of for fountains with spouts that surface material put down.The be provided that have raised the door,60"to centerline.For are too high.Need to place a only accessible entrance is a letters,Grade II Braille,and that doorways and passages,if cane-detectable barrier on each service enterance.There are meet all other requirements for symbols are used,add side of water fountains at floor no signs indicating an permanent room or space supplementary verbal signage level. accessible entrance because signage.Legibility requirements with raised characters and there is no accessible entrance. for signs need to be reviewed braille below pictogram symbol. The threshold to the entrance is and signs should be replaced Need to replace stall door too high so a short ramp should as needed to meet the handles with lever or loop ® Potawatomi be put in. requirments for character size, handles. contrast,and finish.The tops of 2000 wall St.Pool the tables or counters are too high and should be lowered or auxiliary tables/counters should by provided.The counter and surrounding furnishings should be rearranged to create space to pass items.A call button needs to be provided. It would appear that there are Any directional or informational Signage should be posted No ADA Barrier Present spaces in the zoo which are sign on the interior of a building indicating where accessible open to the public but which should provide Braille,unless restrooms are.Other than that. lack suitable ramps. that sign is mounted up high restrooms compliant Unfortunately,there aren't any (greater than 80").If mounted measurements provided.The lower.and if the sign ADA mandates that any area designates a permanent area open to the public should have (say,a gift shop)the sign barriers removed to the should have Braille,raised maximum extent feasible;it lettering,or pictograms to aid ® Potawatomi Zoo may be helpful to trace a route the visually impaired.A sign 500 S.Greenlawn Ave. from the disabled spaces in the like that should be mounted parking lot,making a note to with its centerline 60"from the add ramps wherever the path ground,and on the latch side of crosses curbs or steps.• an entrance.Counters where cashiers are present,or where food is sold should be 36"from the ground or lower.If that is not feasible,a lowered section or portion would be helpful. Attachment 3-10