HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-111ARESOLUTION NO 92-111
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
POLICIES OF THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND
ITS APPLICATION IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND.
Be It Resolved by the City council of the City of Port Townsend:
1. That it be known to all persons of the City of Port
Townsend that discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing or
financing of housing or land to be used for the construction of
housing, or in the provision of brokerage services because of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, handicapped or familial
status is prohibited by the Federal Fair Housing Act. It is the
policy of the City of Port Townsend to ensure equal opportunity in
housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, handicapped or familial status.
2. That the City will encourage all persons who feel they
have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion,
sex, national'origin, handicapped or familial status to seek equity
under federal and state laws by exercising their right to file a
complaint with the Washington Human Rights Commission or the U S
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Seattle Regional
office Compliance Division.
3. ThBt the City will 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 Federal Fair Housing Law and any applicable state
or local laws or ordinances.
4. Thus the City shall also post Federal Fair Housing Act
posters in public places to assist in bringing to this affected the
knowledge of their respective rights and responsibilities
concerning equal opportunity in housing. The city Clerk/Treasurer
shall be designated as the contact person for disseminating
information on the Federal Fair Housin~q~ Act and its coverage.
. Adopted by the City- Council ~6r_/!th~ ~ty of Port TownSend and
signed by the Mayor this 21st d~ o~92-,.
/ hn ~ise, Mayor
Attest- , ~! Approved as to Form:
David A Grove, Clerk/Treasurer Dennis McLerran, City Attorney
