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ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: April 6, 2010 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. <br /> SUBJECT: Fair Housing Month Proclamation T <br /> DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Dev. PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proclamation Tara L. Fikes, 245-2490 <br /> PURPOSE: To recognize and celebrate Fair Housing Month in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: April 2010 marks the 42nd anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1908 <br /> and the 26th anniversary of the North Carolina Fair Housing Act, which provide for equal <br /> opportunity in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. The Human Relations Division of the <br /> Housing and Community Development Department is charged with investigating housing <br /> discrimination complaints and has been investigating complaints under a cooperative <br /> agreement with HUD since 1 999. <br /> The Human Relations Commission will celebrate Fair Housing Month by conducting the <br /> following activity: <br /> A panel discussion on "Healthcare Disparities and Housing: What aloes it <br /> mean for You?" This event will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at the <br /> Carrboro Century Center from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. A light repast will be <br /> provided following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: None <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the proposed <br /> proclamation and authorize the chair to sign it. <br />