Resolution - 2001 - 04 - Fair Housing - 02/27/2001
Resolution 01-04
LET IT BE KNOW TO ALL PERSONS OF EAGLE IDAHO that discrimination in the
sale, rental, leasing, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing or
land to be used for construction of housing or in the provision of brokerage services
because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin is prohibited by Title VIII of the
1968 Civil Rights Act (Federal Fair Housing Law).
It is the policy of Eagle Idaho to implement programs to ensure equal opportunity in
housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Fair
Housing Amendments Act of 1988 expands coverage to include disabled persons and
families with children. Therefore, the City of Eagle does hereby pass the following
Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED that within available resources the City of Eagle will assist all
persons who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, ccolor, religion,
sex, national origin, disability or familial status to seek equity under federal state law 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 of Eagle shall publicize this Resolution and
through this publicity shall encourage owners of real estate, developers, and builders to
become aware of their responsibilities and rights under the Federal Fair Housing Law and
any applicable state or local laws or ordinances.
SAID PROGRAM will be a minimum include: 1.) printing and publicizing of this policy
and other applicable fair housing information through local media and community
contracts; 2.) distribution of posters, flyers, and any other means that will bring to the
attention of those affected, the knowledge oftheir respective responsibilities and rights
concerning equal opportunity in housing; and 3.) prepare an analysis of impediments to
fair housing choice and actions to mitigate such impediments.
DATED and EFFECTIVE this 27th day of February, 2001.
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