Williamsport is accused of not developing a required workplan to make City Hall fully accessible to those with disabilities.
Additional damage to Williamsport City Hall occurred when a coil broke in the air handler within the heating system above the second-floor ceiling.WILLIAMSPORT – A federal judge has been asked to hold the city of Williamsport in contempt of court and impose a fine of $350 a day for failing to comply with a consent decree to make City Hall fully accessible to those with disabilities..
They claim the city has failed to propose a draft work plan by last Oct. 19 as required in an amended consent decree and thus is subject to a fine of $350 a day. That totals $37,450 as of Thursday, the motion states. Council President Adam Yoder referred all questions to Mayor Derek Slaughter, who could not be reached.brought by the center and the others over ADA violations in City Hall.The center and the others in July asked Brann to hold the city in contempt for failing to retain an accessibility consultant, have an on-site review of City Hall and develop a plan.that included a requirement the city have a work plan within 60 days or face a daily fine of $350.
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