HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Revisions to Ames Title VI Compliance Plan RESOLUTION NO. 16-007
RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE
AMES TITLE VI COMPLIANCE PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits agencies receiving federal
funds from discriminating on the basis of race, color, and national origin; and,
WHEREAS, since 1964, protections under federal law have been expanded, as have the
compliance requirements for agencies receiving federal funds; and,
WHEREAS,the City maintains a Title VI Compliance Plan and complaint procedure,which
are designed to prevent and remediate discrimination; and,
WHEREAS, because the City receives a substantial amount of federal funds through
transportation projects, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has been tasked with
reviewing the City's compliance with Title VI requirements; and,
WHEREAS,a compliance visit was held in December,and the IDOT has recommended that
the City take two immediate actions to maintain compliance with its requirements; and,
WHEREAS,these actions include adopting a Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement with
the IDOT and the IDOT Title VI Standard Assurances; and,
WHEREAS, to accomplish these changes, references to the complaint and investigation
procedure in the City's Title VI Plan must be amended.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofAmes,Iowa,that
revisions to the City's Title VI Plan to reflect modifications in the complaint process are hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 121h day of January, 2016.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t'day of January, 2016.