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A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT THE ASSESSMENT FOR FAIR HOUSING TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FIVE -YEAR CONSOLIDATION PLAN
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro plans to submit its 5-Year CDBG Consolidation Plan in May 2017, and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires an Assessment of Fair Housing Plan to be submitted 270 days (October 7, 2016) prior to the submission of the 5-Year CDBG Consolidation Plan, and
WHEREAS, in 24 CFR Parts 5, 91, 92, et al. the final ruling intends to provide clarification for grantees (program participants) better able to evaluate their present environment to assess fair housing issues such as:
• segregation
• conditions that restrict fair housing choice
• disparities in access to housing and opportunity
• identify the factors that primarily contribute to the creation or perpetuation of fair housing issues
• establish fair housing priorities and goals for HUD funded programs, and
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WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority (JURHA), in RES-16:090 dated on July 19, 2016, has collaborated with the City in the drafting of said plan and will comply with said plan in regards to their HUD funding requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro Assessment of Fair Housing Plan has been reviewed and is hereby approved for submission.
SECTION 2: All assurances and certifications are included and require the Mayor and Executive Director of JURHA to affirm that the Assessment of Fair Housing Plan will be in compliance according to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
SECTION 3: The Grants Administrator is authorized to submit the Assessment of Fair Housing Plan to HUD for review and acceptance.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 4th of October, 2016.