HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-05 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a.
A pril 5, 2022
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Description
F air Housing Month proclamation
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, April 2022 marks the 54th anniversary of the passage of Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly known as the Federal Fair Housing Act; and
Whereas, the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance has prohibited discrimination in the
area of housing since 1964; and
Whereas, equal opportunity for all- regardless of age, color, creed, disability, familial
status, gender identity, marital status, national origin, presence or absence of dependents,
public assistance source of income, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation- is a
fundamental goal of our nation, state and city; and
Whereas, equal access to housing is an important component of this goal- as
fundamental as the right to equal education and employment; and
Whereas, housing is a critical component of family and community health and
stability; and
Whereas, housing choice impacts our children's access to education, our ability to
seek and retain employment options, the cultural benefits we enjoy, the extent of our
exposure to crime and drugs, and the quality of health care we receive in emergencies;
and
Whereas, the laws of this nation and our city seek to ensure such equality of choice for
all transactions involving housing; and
Whereas, ongoing education, outreach, and monitoring are key to raising awareness of
fair housing principles, practices, rights and responsibilities; and
Whereas, only through continued cooperation, commitment and support of all Iowa
City residents can barriers to fair housing be removed;
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April
2022 to be
Fair Housin ' Month
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 5t'day of April 2022.
Item Number: 2.b.
A pril 5, 2022
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Description
National Community Development Week proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
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Whereas, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership (HOME) programs support viable communities by providing safe, decent,
affordable housing, creating safer neighborhoods, helping seniors live independently and
investing in our next generation; and
Whereas, in our community, forty-seven years of CDBG funding has developed a
strong network of relationships among local governments, residents, businesses, and non-
profit organizations that provide services and help make possible our commitment to
meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents; and
Whereas, the HOME Program has allowed the City, with the help of private and non-
profit partners, to create and preserve affordable housing for low-income families for the
past thirty years; and
Whereas, CDBG and HOME are some of the Federal Government's most effective
means to revitalize communities across the country. The importance of CDBG and
HOME to meet the unique needs of local communities is widely recognized; and
Whereas, in the last five years, $3.3 million in CDBG funds and nearly $2.5 million in
HOME funds have been invested in Iowa City. These funds help low income
homeowners complete necessary improvements to their property, allow for accessibility
improvements in local parks, increase the quality and availability of affordable housing
throughout the community, and support agencies serving our at-risk youth, elderly, and
residents with disabilities; and
Whereas, Iowa City, Iowa and other local governments have clearly demonstrated the
capacity to administer and customize the CDBG and HOME programs to identify,
prioritize and resolve pressing local problems, such as affordable housing, neighborhood
and human service needs,job creation and retention, and property redevelopment.
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April 11 to
—April 15th, 2022, as
National Community Development Week
in Iowa City, Iowa, and urge all citizens to join us in recognizing and supporting the
important roles the CDBG and HOME programs play in our community.
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v`e this 5th day of April 2022
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