Agenda Item Name:
Title
Public Hearing on proposed changes to the Amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance, Chapter 111 of County Code
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Presenter:
Jacqueline Chung
Description:
Public Hearing to consider amending Article III of the Human Rights Ordinance (Fair Housing), providing equity for Section 8 voucher holders with respect to rent-to-income financial qualification calculations.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adopt the ordinance amending Article 111, Human Rights Ordinance which provides for additional protections from discrimination in housing.
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Prior Board Motions:
April 23, 2019. The Board voted to amend the Human Rights Ordinance to provide additional protections against discrimination in housing and real estate transactions, prohibiting discrimination based on: - Citizenship Status - Lawful Source of Income - Veteran or Service Member Status - Victim of Dating/Domestic Violence or Stalking. June 8, 2021. The Board voted to authorize advertisement and scheduling of a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The legal advertising of the public hearing will run in the Gainesville Sun on July 1, 2021. The costs for advertising will come from the Equal Opportunity Office's budget. There is sufficient budget for this expense. 001.18.1811.513.49.00
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Background:
The Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Additional protections in housing include familial status, citizenship status, lawful source of income, veteran or service member status, or being the victim of dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking.
Since the additional protections were adopted in 2019, the Equal Opportunity Office received complaints regarding ongoing obstacles to housing face...
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