253.2015 Res Adopting Policies and Responsibilities related to Title VI Civil Rights Act RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICIES AND
DESIGNATING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO TITLE VI
OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
RESOLUTION NO.: 253,2015
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) and subsequent statutes,
regulations and executive orders protect individuals and groups from discrimination in programs
and activities that receive Federal financial assistance, and
WHEREAS, discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability,
low income or Limited English Proficiency status is prohibited and unlawful under the above-
referenced federal statutes, regulations and executive orders, and
WHEREAS, by accepting federal funding, the Town of Queensbury agree to Title VI non-
discrimination regulations and requirements and must comply with New York State Department
of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights (NYSDOT OCR) regarding Title VI Program Reviews
including taking action to address Title VI issues and vulnerabilities, and
WHEREAS, Title VI and related non-discrimination regulations apply to all Town
programs, services and activities, not just to those program area and activities receiving federal
assistance, and
WHEREAS, NYSDOT OCR has required the Town to adopt certain policies, procedures
and assign responsibilities to ensure compliance with Title VI and subsequent statutes, regulations
and executive order.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury (Town Board) hereby
approves the Title L I Assilranee Statement in the form presented or in a form substantially similar
which is acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town Senior Planner and Town Counsel and
authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the same, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board designates Stuart Baker, Senior Planner as the Title 17
Coordinator for the Town with all responsibilities as noted on the position description presented
at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and adopts the Tolvrr of Oueerrsbrrry
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan in the form presented or in a form substantially similar
which is acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town Senior Planner and Town Counsel and
authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the same, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and adopts the Title 17
Discrimination Complaints Procedure and Complaint of Discrimination Form in the form
presented or in a form substantially similar which is acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town
Senior Planner and Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Title VI Coordinator and Town Counsel to take all actions necessary to effectuate this
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Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately
Duly adopted this 20'h day of July, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Irish
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