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Meeting Date:	03/28/2022
Fair Housing Week Proclamation
Submitted for:	Alexandra Castaneda	Submitted By:	Alexandra Castaneda
Department:	Water Utilities

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to proclaim April 2022 as the 54th Anniversary of Fair Housing Month, April 11-15, 2022 as Fair Housing Week and designating the Webb County Community Action Agency to monitor Fair Housing in Webb County.

Issue: In order to continue to apply for grants, it is a federal requirement that Webb County promotes Fair Housing within its jurisdiction.

Solution: Promotion of Fair Housing in Webb County and designating a week during the month of April will help inform citizens of Webb County of their legal rights in housing discrimination.

Result: The federal requirement for Fair Housing will be met by promoting Fair Housing within Webb County's jurisdiction, This will allow Webb County to continue to apply for grants.

Background:

Every year during the month of March, the Webb County Commissioner's Court approves a resolution proclaiming the month of April as Fair Housing Month and designates a week in April as Fair Housing Week. Webb County advertises in the Laredo Morning Times to promote Fair Housing practices as well as a Civil Rights notice; the County encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights. Posters are displayed at the Webb County Courthouse on Fair Housing and literature is available for the public in English and Spanish.

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