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County of Monroe
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Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
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-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w Mike Forster,District 5
County Commission Meeting
April 21, 2021
Agenda Item Number: B.1
Agenda Item Summary #7991
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Katherine Atkins (305)292-4512
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's proclamation declaring the month of April 2021 as
Monroe County Fair Housing Month.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Each year since the enactment of the National Fair Housing Act, the
federal government designates April, the anniversary month of that law, as Fair Housing Month.
The year 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of the passage of the law.
The Housing Authority of Monroe County provides fair housing education and outreach services for
the County of Monroe.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Proclamation Fair Housing Month
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
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Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
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Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
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REVIEWED BY:
Michelle Coldiron Completed 03/03/2021 3:34 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 03/04/2021 3:25 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 03/04/2021 4:33 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 04/21/2021 9:00 AM
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Mayor's
Proclamation
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, although Equal Housing Opportunity is a right guaranteed to all
Americans under Title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Law, the struggle against c
discrimination in housing continues; and
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WHEREAS, each year since the enactment of the National Fair Housing Act, the CL
federal government designates April, the anniversary month of that law, as Fair
Housing Month; and c
WHEREAS, on this, the 51st anniversary, Monroe County, Florida, is pleased to
join in that designation, since it provides an opportunity for all Americans to c
rededicate themselves to the principles of freedom of housing choice and to
reacquaint themselves with the rights and responsibilities that are theirs under �--
the law; and
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WHEREAS, since fair housing is consistent with the principle of equality and
justice for all — principles upon which our nation was founded —we all need to
share in the fight to ensure fair housing is a reality for all residents; and
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WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Monroe County provides fair housing
education and outreach services for the County of Monroe,
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NOW THEREFORE, I, Michelle Coldiron, Mayor of Monroe County, on behalf of
the County Board of Commissioners, do proclaim the month of April, 2021 as
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FAIR HOUSING MONTH
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In Monroe County, and urge all citizens to join the efforts to reaffirm fair housing CL
opportunities for all people.
Dated this Day of April, 2021
Mayor
Monroe County
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