Title
A Proclamation recognizing April 2019 as Fair Housing Month
Presenter:
Catherine Duarte, AICP, Senior Analyst, Community Development Division
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Summary:
Proclamation Recognizing April 2019 as Fair Housing Month
Previous Council Action:
Each year the Mayor and the City Council President issue a joint proclamation on this subject.
Background:
The fifty-first (51st) anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1968, is an occasion to rededicate ourselves to the commitment of Fair Housing for all citizens. The State of Colorado passed its own Fair Housing Act in 1959, and provided additional fair housing protections for creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, and marital status. The City of Colorado Springs is now reaffirming the commitment to freedom of choice in housing without regard to race or color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status and creed. April has traditionally been designated as Fair Housing Month in the United States.
In collaboration with multiple partners, the City’s Community Development Division is hosting and participating in a number of citywide activities educating the community, gathering data, and collecting stories about Fair Housing.
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:
Sign joint proclamation recognizing April 2019 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Colorado Springs
Summary of Ordinance Language
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