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RESOLUTION NUMBER 155
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO,
ADOPTING A POLICY OF FAIR HOUSING.
LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS of the Gity of Meridian that discrimination
in the sale, rental, leasing, 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).
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, 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 with 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall publicize this Resolution and
through this publicity shall cause 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, but not be limited to: (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 which will
bring to the attention of those affected, the knowledge of their respective responsibilities
and rights concerning equal opportunity in housing; (3) prepare an analysis of
impediments to fair housing choice and actions to mitigate such impediments.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect on June 7, 1994.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this 7th
day of June,1994.
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APPROVED:
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T P. KING F RD, Y R
ATTEST:
WILLIAM G. BERG, JR., C C ERK