12-11 Resolution No. 11573 RESOLUTION NO. 11573
A 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 City 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 City is also obligated to affirmatively further fair housing; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to fair housing and wants to ensure it is
effectively serving its citizens that have fair housing concerns; and
WHEREAS, the City 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. City staff is authorized to carry out the policy effective immediately.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 11th day of
December, 2018.
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Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Eliza et .n oose, City Clerk