HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-005 CCRMember Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-05
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, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The Fair Housing Policy is hereby approved and adopted.
2. City staff is authorized to carry out the policy effective immediately.
January 11, 2021
Date
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.