01-15 EDA Resolution No. 13 EDA RESOLUTION NO. 13
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 Richfield Economic Development Authority (EDA) 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, the EDA is committed to fair housing and wants to ensure it is
effectively serving its citizens that have fair housing concerns; and
WHEREAS, the EDA 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 Richfield Economic
Development Authority, that:
1. The Fair Housing Policy is hereby approved and adopted.
2. EDA staff is authorized to carry out the policy effective immediately.
Adopted by the Richfield Economic Development Authority this 15th day of
January, 2019.
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