Title
A Resolution to approve the Transit Services Division's 2014 Title VI Program, which documents how services are provided without regard to race, color, or national origin
Body
From:
Craig Blewitt, Transit Services Manager
Summary:
The Transit Services Division (Transit) seeks approval of its 2014 Title VI Program. The City, as a recipient of federal grant funding, is required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to provide documentation of compliance with the Department of Transportation's Title VI requirements under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This program must be updated, approved, and resubmitted to the FTA every three years.
Previous Council Action:
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Background:
Transit's 2014 Title VI Program documents practices and compiles existing policies that demonstrate how services are provided without regard to race, color, or national origin; it also demonstrates how planning and public participation processes are fair and equitable. Transit has incorporated the 'Environmental Justice' requirements of Executive Order 12898 into the program to address disproportionate adverse impacts to minority and low-income populations.
The FTA requires all complaints alleging Title VI discrimination to be recorded and reported with the submission of the Title VI Program; Transit has not received any such complaints in more than six years.
Financial Implications:
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Board/Commission Recommendation:
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Stakeholder Process:
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Alternatives:
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Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Approve the resolution as presented.
Ordinance Language
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