Backup Documents 04/25/2023 Item # 4H 4H
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, April 2023 marks the 55th Anniversary of the Title VIII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968, known as the Civil Rights Fair Housing Act; and
WHEREAS, this Act provides equal housing opportunity for all Americans
regardless of race, color, familial status, disability, religion, sex, or
national origin, as well as to ensure fair practice in the sale, rental, or
financing of property; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Amendments Acts of 1988 added new rights,
remedies, monetary penalties, and strengthened its enforcement
procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Amendments Act seeks to provide equal housing
opportunities to affirmatively further housing choices, to eliminate
legal barriers to equal housing, and to emphasize equal housing as a
fundamental human right to all; and
WHEREAS, individuals have the right to choose where to live without
discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, disability,
gender identity, familial status, or national origin; and
WHEREAS, Collier County fully supports the intent and purpose of the Fair Housing
Amendments Act, local fair housing laws, and follows policies and
practices in order to achieve its goal;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 2023 be designated as
NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of April 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOCA TRO, CHAIRMAN