Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Evaluation PU19-0142 Cover Photo
Wilson Park
4501 Palmer Park Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 10/07/2021
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
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City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 02/20/2025

FOR RECORD:

FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager

DATE: 02/20/2025

SUBJECT: Wilson Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 10/07/2021, Title II ADA / Section 504 Coordinator(s) from the Office of Accessibility performed a Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation. This evaluation was performed in accordance with 1991/2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

2. Priorities for removing barriers are assigned in accordance with the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities, promulgated by the ADA National Network. The checklist follows the four priorities listed in the Department of Justice ADA Title III regulations. These priorities are equally applicable to state and local government facilities:

Priority 1 - Accessible approach and entrance
Priority 2 - Access to goods and services
Priority 3 - Access to public toilet rooms
Priority 4 - Access to other items such as water fountains and public telephones

3. Corrective actions to findings were / will be submitted to the City maintenance work request system and will be managed in accordance with the City Transition Plan. Note: Recommended corrections may be modified where appropriate. Corrections are developed in consideration of the “Program Access” provisions of Title II, where applicable.

4. A copy of this report will be maintained by the Office of Accessibility. Updates to the findings included in this report will be available at the following link: https://access6.bluedag.com/access/barriers/GfhHF91nlvMItTaD4rVzj85XBKNZxywJ. Alternatively, this link is available from the Office of Accessibility’s webpage on the City of Colorado Springs website.


City of Colorado Springs Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
30 S. Nevada Ave, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
ADACompliance@coloradosprings.gov


Atch 1. City of Colorado Springs, ADA Self-Evaluation Report

Sincerely,


Robert Hernandez

Findings

Accessible Routes

BFID: 192136

The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.

Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

Recommendation:
Remove and replace the sidewalk along Moffat.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
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Finding 192136 Additional Photo
Finding 192136 Additional Photo

BFID: 192137

The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/2 inch.

1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.

Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 303.3
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.

2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.

Recommendation:
Grind to less than 1/2" bevel to avoid trip hazard until sidewalk can be replaced.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 192138

The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/2 inch.

1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.

Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 303.3
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.

2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.

Recommendation:
Grind to less than 1/2" bevel to avoid a trip hazard until sidewalk can be replaced.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 189178

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

No detectable warnings.

A 1/2" vertical displacement where the bottom landing meets the gutter pan.

A cross slope of 3.4% on the ramp face going up Moffat and the upper landing on the Moffat side has a cross slope up to 4.4%.

A 9.4% running slope on the ramp to go up Fetterman.

A top landing with a 2.5% slope on the Fetterman ramp (shares landing with curb ramp going across Fetterman.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

Recommendation:
Remove and replace curb ramp(s).
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
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Noncompliant curb ramp
Noncompliant curb ramp
Finding 189178 Additional Photo
Finding 189178 Additional Photo
Finding 189178 Additional Photo

BFID: 192128

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

No detectable warnings.

A slope of 2.5% on the landing.

A 3/4" vertical displacement where the ramp face meets the landing.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

Recommendation:
Remove and replace the curb ramp.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
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Additional Finding Photos
Finding 192128 Additional Photo

BFID: 192129

The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.

Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

Recommendation:
Remove and replace pads to compliance.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
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