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SUBJECT: Resolution in support
of Fair Housing
ATTACHMENTS:
Memorandum from Dewey Desler
Resolution
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes
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(x ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( x) NO
Requested Date:
SUMMARYSTATEMENT:
Urge adoption of this Resolution
Distribution Request
Indicate those who should receive a copy after Council action
List specific names to the right.
AS Facilities Management
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ASIA a Services
Assessor
Auditor
Coo Marc Eransion
District Court
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Suzanne Mildner
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ACT /ON TAKEN:
2004-144 3/23/2004: Approved 7-0, Roo #2004-022
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SPONSORED BY: County Executive
PROPOSED BY: County Executive
INTRODUCTION DATE: 03/23/04
RESOLUTION NO. 2004--W,2--
SUPPORTING FAIR HOUSING IN WHATCOM COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale,
rental, leasing, or 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, disability or familial status; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of Whatcom County to ensure equal opportunity in
housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability or familial status.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that
within available resources the County will, through referral, assist all persons who
feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability or familial status to seek equity under federal and state
laws by filing a complaint with the Washington Human Rights Commission or the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Seattle Regional Office
Compliance Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Whatcom County 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 Federal Fair Housing Law and any applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event any person requires assistaue
related to fair housing, such individual shall be referred to the Bellingham / Whatcom
County Housing Authority, which is the agency located within Whatcom County that
provides housing assistance to local residents.
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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Noising Authority's program includes, but
is not limited to, the distribution of posters, flyers and any other means which will
bring the attention of those affected, the knowledge of their respective
responsibilities and rights concerning equal opportunity h housing.
APPROVED this 23_ day of Marrh 2004.
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Dana Brown- D"a_vis; ClgrytRti€ fdlunc5 Dan cShane, Council Chair
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