11-19 HRA Resolution No. 1317 HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1317
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF
A FAIR HOUSING POLICY
WHEREAS, the Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination in
housing because of a person's race/color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status, or
disability; and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is obligated to
comply with the FHA and not discriminate in housing on the basis of someone's
protected class and to not adopt programs and policies that cause a disparate impact
on a protected class; and
WHEREAS, as a recipient of federal housing and community development funds,
the HRA is also obligated to affirmatively further fair housing; and
WHEREAS, the HRA is committed to fair housing and wants to ensure it is
effectively serving its citizens that have fair housing concerns; and
WHEREAS, the HRA believes that adoption of a local policy will assist the City in
serving its citizens regarding fair housing and achieving its housing goals; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority in, and of, the City of Richfield, Minnesota,'that:
1. The Fair Housing Policy is hereby approved and adopted.
2. HRA staff is authorized to carry out the policy effective immediately.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, in and of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, this 19th day of November, 2018.
Mary B.:Su pp le Chair
ATTEST:
Erin Vriez- Danielcretary