Res 1028 - Fair Housing Practic
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1264
RESOLUTION NO. 1028
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES IN THE CITY OF
WOODBURN.
WHEREAS, discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing, 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, national origin, familial status, or handicap is prohibited by
Title VIII, Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Woodburn to implement programs to
ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, familial status or handicap; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 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, familial status or handicap to seek equity under federal and state laws by filing a
complaint with the Oregon Civil Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development, Seattle Regional Office Compliance Division.
SECTION 2. That the City shall publicize this Resolution and through this publicity
shall cause owners of real estate, developers and builders to become aware of their
respective responsibilities and rights under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988
and any applicable state or local laws or ordinances.
SECTION 3. That said program will at a minimum include, but not be limited to:
(1) The printing and publicizing of this policy and other applicable fair housing
information through local media and community contracts;
(2) Distribution of posters, flyers and any other means which will bring to the
attention of those affected, the knowledge of their respective responsibilities
and rights concerning equal opportunity in housing.
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Approved as to form: f 1- J1, V F
N. Robert Shields, City Attorney
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Date
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APPROVED, ~ vi r(r
red . Kyser, Mayor
December 10, 1990
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST: f?1~ <"" o-y::!-
Mary Tennan Deputy Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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