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Meeting Date:	03/22/2021
Fair Housing Week Proclamation
Submitted for:	Maricela Benavides	Submitted By:	Maricela Benavides
Department:	Community Action Agency

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to proclaim April 2021 as the 52nd Anniversary of Fair Housing Month, April 13-17, 2021 as Fair Housing Week and designating the Webb County Community Action Agency to monitor Fair Housing 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 abd designating a week during the month of April will help citizens of Webb County to know their legal rights in housing discrimination.

Result: The federal requirement for Fair Housing will be me 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 approved 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; 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.

Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

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Financial Impact:
There will be no impact to the General Fund.