U.S. Department or Justice
                                          Civil Rights Division

                                          Disability Rights Section
                                          P.O. Box 66738
                                          Washington, DC 20035-6738

                                          October 30, 1996
Douglas F. Shaeffer
Chief of Police
45125 W. Ten Mile Road
Novi, Michigan 48375

     Re: Complaint Number XX

Dear Chief Shaeffer:

     This letter is in reference to the complaint filed with our
office alleging that the door into the Novi Police Department is
inaccessible to certain persons with disabilities in violation of
title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

     We have received information from you indicating that the
City of Novi Police Department has a pending bond issue to be
voted on in November that would provide funding to correct this
violation, among other things. In the meantime, and in case the
bond is rejected, a sign has been posted next to the accessible
phone mounted outside the front entrance to the Police
Department. The sign states that persons having difficulty
gaining access through the front entrance should use the phone to
get assistance. The phone is automatically answered in the
police dispatch center, which is staffed 24 hours a day.

     Based on the foregoing information, we have concluded that
the allegations against the Novi Police Department have been
resolved. Please note that, if the complainant is dissatisfied
with our determination, he may be entitled to file a private
complaint in the United States District Court under title II of
the ADA.

     This letter does not address other potential claims of
discrimination on the basis of disability that may arise from the
activities of the City of Novi. Rather, this letter is limited
to the allegations presented in the complaint filed with us.

                               Sincerely,


                              Naomi Milton
                                Attorney
                       Disability Rights Section
cc: XX

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