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RESOLUTION NO. 04- 42 /
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,
SETTING FORTH THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN REGARDING
FAIR HOUSING.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have the authority [pursuant to LC. S 50-
302J to establish resolutions not inconsistent with the laws of the state ofIdaho as may be
expedient, in addition to the special powers therein granted, to maintain the peace, good
government and welfare of the corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have deemed it expedient and in the best
interests of the City of Meridian to adopt a policy promoting fair housing practices within
the City of Meridian.
WHEREAS, LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS OF the City of Meridian
that discrimination 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, because of race,
color, religion, sex or national origin is prohibited by Title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights
Act (Federal Fair Housing Law).
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the City of Meridian to implement programs to
ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex
national origin, disability or familial status.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL as follows:
1. That within available resources, the City will assist all persons who feel
they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, 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.
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2. 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.
3. Publicity regarding this Resolution and its policies will at a mInImum
include: 1) printing and publicizing of this policy and other applicable fair housing
information through local media and community contacts; 2) distribution of posters,
flyers, and any other means that will bring to the attention of those affected, the
knowledge of their respective responsibilities and rights concerning equal opportunity in
housing; and 3) preparation of an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice and
actions to mitigate such impediments.
4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon passage.
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this 17 /day
of ;:26rUCM 1- ,2004. -
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this ITt!:day
of hbr{/ltV!-1 , 2004. -
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