RES NO 01-06-2008 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
0 RESOLUTION NO. I 10 -2008
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF VAN BUREN'S
SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS REGARDING FAIR
HOUSING AND NON DISCRIMINATION AS TO ONES
RIGHTS TO LEASE AND OWN REAL PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, the Van Buren City Council desires to give meaning to the guarantees of equal rights
contained in the Constitution and laws of this State and the United States, and to
encourage and ensure all citizens and groups in the City of Van Buren the same rights
to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold and convey real property; and,
WHEREAS, under the Federal Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, it is
illegal to deny housing to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: It is hereby declared that the policy of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, is to adhere
to and comply with all laws, prohibiting discriminatory policies and practices based
on color, race, creed, or national origin in relation to both the private and public use
of housing and property ownership.
SECTION 2: It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, to comply
with all provisions of the law dealing with open housing and discrimination in any
manner relating thereto, and further herewith resolved that the Mayor will utilize his
efforts and energies to end any discrimination within the City of Van Buren,
Arkansas.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of (.0 for and Q against, the foregoing Resolution at its
meeting held on the 28th day of January 2008.
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Robert D. Fret--.n, r
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Barbie Curtis, City.Clerk/Treasurer N. Da ald ins, Jr. City Attorney