04-421 Fair Housing
RESOLUTION NO. 04- ~ I
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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 I.C. § 50-
302] 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 ofthe corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have deemed it expedient and in the best
interests ofthe 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 'ofhousing 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: I) 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 f7 """day
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this 111!:day
of t::e6rV<M-'1 , 2004. -
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CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify:
1. That I am the duly appointed and elected Clerk of the City of Meridian,
a duly incorporated City operating under the laws ofthe State ofIdaho, with its principal office at
33 East Idaho, Meridian, Idaho.
2. That as the City Clerk of this Ci%, I am the custodian of its records and
minutes and do hereby certify that on the ~ day of ß6r~ ' 2004, the following
action has been taken and authorized:
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 I.C. § 50-302] to
establish resolutions not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Idaho 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL as follows:
I. 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.
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: I)
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.
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On this /7fJL day of '1e6rlAllYw , in the year 2004, before me, a Notary Public, appeared
WILLIAM G. BERG, JR., known or identified to me to be the City Clerk of the City of
Meridian, Idaho, that executed the said instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the
same on ~e~"'Mrtl'roS;:;ity of Meridian.
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