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CITY OF REXBURG
Fair Housing Resolution 2011— 02
(Population of 5,000 and Up)
LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS OF the City of Rexburg that discrimination on the basis of
race, color, religion, gender or national origin in the sale, rental, leasing or financing of housing or land to
be used for constriction of housing or in the provision of brokerage services is prohibited by Title VIII of
the 1968 Civil Rights Act (Federal Fair Housing Law).
It is the policy of the City of Rexburg to encourage equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless
of race, color, religion, gender or national origin. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 expands
coverage to include disabled persons and families with children. Therefore, the City does hereby pass the
following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED that within available resources the City will assist all persons who feel they have been
discriminated against because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability or familial status to
seek equity under federal and state laws by filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Compliance Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall publicize this Resolution and through this publicity
shall encourage owners of real estate, developers, and builders to become aware of their respective
responsibilities and rights under the Federal Fair Housing Law and amendments and any applicable state
or local laws or ordinances.
SAID PROGRAM will at a minimum include: 1) publicizing this policy and other applicable fair housing
information through local media and community contacts; 2) distributing posters and flyers to inform the
public of their respective responsibilities and rights concerning equal opportunity in housing; and 3)
preparing an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice and actions to mitigate such impediments;
and 4) declaring April as Fair Housing Month. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE
MAYOR THIS 161h DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect
February 19t1', 2011.
CITY OF REXBURG
B I
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Ric aid Woodland, Mayor
ATTEST:
Blair D. Kay, City Clerk