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The City is not aware of any Fair Housing complaints within the City in recent memory. There is a wide range of types of complaints including, but not limited to discrimination between Buyer and Seller during real estate transactions, between Tenant and Landlord during lease negotiation, and local policies, programs, and procedures. The attached document goes into greater detail on the purpose and need. The document also includes a model ordinance When reading through the attached guide and model ordinance, please consider the following. • The City does not have a Crime Free Ordinance for rental properties. This discussion would only apply if the City chose to adopt such an ordinance The Police Chief could speak more to the purpose and need for this type of program in other communities. • The City does not have assistance programs for homeowners or renters. Any programs available to Ramsey Residents are administered by other agencies such as Anoka County and the Metropolitan Council. These sections would not currently apply. • The City does not currently restrict number of occupants in a dwelling unit. • The City is in full compliance with State Rules pertaining to Group Homes. • The City is currently evaluating a Housing Analysis (Maxfield Study). • The City is regularly evaluating its Zoning Ordinance and updating. • The City does not have a Public Housing Authority (PHA). Discussion on the need for an Olmstead Plan should not apply. In conclusion, the policy would direct the City to add the following processes to activities already being done to comply with Federal and State Fair Housing requirements. • Identify a specific Fair Housing Officer • Provide additional access and resources about residents' rights under Fair Housing requirements • Provide training for Staff on Fair Housing requirements • Complete a Housing Analysis [nearly complete] • Complete an analysis of City Code [broadly planned for 2020] • Project Review [noted - no specific changes necessary] • Community Engagement [complete] Funding Source: This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Fair Housing Policy. Based on feedback at the August 27, 2019 City Council Meeting, Staff believes this policy meets the minimum requirements as outlined in the Grant Agreement. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #19-215 approving the Fair Housing Policy. Attachments DRAFT Fair Housing Policy Draft Fair Housing Policy Riley Amendments Resolution #19-215 Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 09/05/2019 10:01 AM Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 09/03/2019 06:51 AM