5 results for “non-discrimination”
5 results for “non-discrimination”
The City of Bloomington, Indiana issued this Title VI notice to affirm compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal statutes prohibiting discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation on the grounds of race, color, age, national origin, gender, disability, or income status. The City extended Title VI protections beyond federally funded programs to all municipal facilities, programs, activities, and services, and added protection against discrimination based on religion and limited English proficiency. The City designated Audrey Brittingham and Enedina Kassamanian as Title VI Coordinators, reachable at 401 N. Morton St., Suite 220, Bloomington, IN 47404, telephone 812-349-3429. The City committed to including Title VI language in all written agreements with sub-recipients of federal aid and monitoring for compliance.
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This August 2024 guidance document establishes best practices for historic preservation review bodies in conducting public meetings in compliance with state and federal requirements. The guidance covers procedures before, during, and after meetings, including requirements for public notice under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, ADA accessibility, non-discrimination practices, and prohibitions on discussing official business outside advertised public meetings. The document emphasizes that all deliberations and actions must occur during open public sessions, with the exception of limited executive sessions for personnel, legal matters, or privileged information, and recommends that boards consult with municipal solicitors to establish formal procedures.
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The City of Bloomington, Indiana's Title VI Implementation Plan (2024-2027) outlines the municipality's compliance framework with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related anti-discrimination statutes. As a recipient of federal funds, Bloomington commits to nondiscrimination across all programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, religion, income status, housing status, veteran status, ancestry, limited English proficiency, and other legally protected categories. The plan establishes procedures for data collection and analysis, discrimination complaint processing, environmental justice initiatives, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) accommodations, staff training, and public involvement mechanisms. The implementation plan includes appendices detailing assurances, complaint policies and logs, external complaint forms, voluntary involvement surveys, and I-Speak cards for language access.
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