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RESOLUTION DATED 9/20/76 RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES CONCERNING FAIR HOUSING.
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WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America has declared that all Citizens of the United States shall have the same right to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold, and convey, real property and said Congress has thereby declared that open housing is to be the law of the land; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas is aware of its rights and responsibilities in this regard and moreover, is desirous of formally effectuating the above policies and procedures as it specifically relates to the City’s continued efforts under the programs effectuated by Title I and II of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas:
(1) It is hereby declared that the policy of the City is to adhere to, encourage and comply with all laws prohibiting discriminatory policies and practices based on color, creed or national origin in relation to both the private and public use of housing and property ownership in the City.
(2) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City to comply with all provisions of the law dealing with open housing and discrimination and any manner relating thereto.
(3) It is further declared that efforts on the part of the City to resolve discriminatory practices shall not in any way alter, affect or prejudice the parties’ legal rights to resolve such differences.
(4) It is further declared that the City establish a procedure through which grievances may be presented, investigated and resolved where possible by reconciliation.
(5) That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 1976.