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Resolution of appreciation designating April 2021 as Fair Housing Month
Presenter:
Yolanda Avila, District 4 City Councilmember
Catherine Duarte, AICP
Senior Analyst, Community Development Division
Body
Summary:
This resolution will designate April as Fair Housing Month while acknowledging the history of the Fair Housing Act and the City’s role in affirmatively further fair housing in Colorado Springs.
Background:
City Council has recognized April as Fair Housing Month in some fashion (resolutions, proclamations, etc.) for many years. As a grantee of federal housing and community development funds, the City is obligated to find various ways of educating the community about the Fair Housing Act, remove barriers to housing choice, and generally further fair housing.
The Community Development Division creates programming and resources for renters and homebuyers year-round to help them navigate their rights under the 1968 Fair Housing Act.
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Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Approve the resolution designating April 2021 as Fair Housing Month.
Summary of Ordinance Language
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