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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION N0.2011 - 29 BY: Council Member Orlowski, Council President Limpert and the Entire City Council A RESOL UTION PROCLAIMING APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY . WHEREAS, the City of North Olmsted actively, creatively and affirmatively promotes fair housing in its policies and practices; and WHEREAS, this Council wishes to reaffirm and support the constitutional right of all citizens, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status to enjoy equal access to housing and to reside in communities that provide integrated and balanced living patterns; and WHEREAS, this Council wishes to support the work of the Fair Housing Review Board and the work the Board does to educate our community about fair housing issues. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFNORTH OLMSTED, CUYAHOGA COUNTY, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: This Council hereby designates April, 2011, as Fair Housing Month in the City of North Olmsted, and reaffirms its commitment to the principles guaranteed under the Fair Housing Act. SECTION 2: This Council hereby joins the rest of the nation in again dedicating itself to combating unlawful housing discrimination and encouraging the development of balanced residential living patterns, both in the greater Cleveland area and throughout the country. SECTION 3: The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. SECTION 4: That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare, and for the further reason that it is necessary that this legislation go into effect immediately in order for it to be in effect for the month of April; and further provided it receives the affirmative vote oftwo-thirds of all members of Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. PASSED: ~~~'~ ~ ~ . ~~ ~ 5 r First Reading: / J ~~% ~ Second Reading: -" c~'11( I Third Reading JKJ~,?Lril~.(c`:j Committee: ~rC~sti[/~; ~p ~ ~,~~~ L ~ ATTEST.