U.S. Department of Justice

                                       Civil Rights Division

                                       Coordination and Review Section

                                       PO. Box 66118
                                       Washington, D.C. 20035-6118

                                       NOV 16 1993

XXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX(b)(6)
Norwood, Ohio XXXXXXX

RE: Complaint Number XXXXX(b)(6)  Formerly XXXXX(b)(6)

Dear Mr. XXXXXX(b)(6):

     This letter is in reference to the complaint you filed with
the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Coordination
and Review Section, alleging that the programs at the Norwood
City Hall are not readily accessible to and usable by persons
with mobility impairments because they are housed in an
inaccessible facility.

     Enclosed is a copy of the fully-executed Settlement
Agreement between the Department of Justice and the City of
Norwood, Ohio. The Settlement Agreement states that the City
will make the programs and services provided in the City Hall
accessible to persons with mobility impairments, and they will
submit the architectural plans to us if structural changes are
needed.

     Based on the assurances in this voluntary Settlement
Agreement, we have determined that the City is in compliance with
title II and we are closing this case as of the date of this
letter. Continued compliance is contingent upon the City's
completion of the actions required by the Settlement Agreement.
The coordination and Review Section will monitor the City's
progress in implementing the requirements of the Settlement
Agreement. If you are dissatisfied with the terms of the
Settlement Agreement, you may file a private complaint in the
appropriate United States District Court under title II of the
ADA. Our determination of the City's compliance is not intended,
nor should it be construed, to cover any other issues regarding
compliance with title II that may exist and that are not
specifically addressed in the Settlement Agreement.



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     You should be aware that no one may intimidate, threaten, or
coerce, or engage in other discriminatory conduct against anyone
because he or she has either taken action or participated in an
action to secure rights protected by the ADA. Any individual
alleging such harassment or intimidation may file a complaint
with the Department of Justice. We would investigate such a
complaint if the situation warrants.

     Under the Freedom of Information Act, it may be necessary to
release this document and records related to these complaints in
response to a request from a third party. Should we receive such
a request, we will safeguard, to the extent permitted by the
Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act, the release of
information which could constitute an unwarranted invasion of
privacy.

     If you have any questions concerning this letter, please
feel free to call Richard Waters at (202) 307-2211.

                             Sincerely,



                         Stewart B. Oneglia
                               Chief
                      Coordination and Review Section
                          Civil Rights Division

Enclosure





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