HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008 - 04 Fair House Resolution over 5000 for 2008CITY OF REXBURG
Fair Housing Resolution 2008-04
(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 construction 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 06`h DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2008.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect February 06, 2008.
Attest:
Shawn Larsen
Mayor
Blair Kay
City Clerk