Tier I. Excelling Funding Recipients
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Existence of a fair housing ordinance that has:
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The protected classes (at a minimum) included in the Illinois
Human Rights Act.
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Recently been updated or reaffirmed through a vote by its
legislative body (“recently” would potentially be defined as within
the past five years).
Identifies a fair housing enforcement body that is responsible for reviewing
and addressing fair housing complaints.
An individual identified as the fair housing compliance officer who:
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Is responsible for receiving fair housing complaints and maintaining
a complaint log that has details on the complaint and its status.
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Receives training at least annually on fair housing laws and
compliance methods.
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Has a detailed job description with responsibilities.
Existence of an action plan for affirmatively furthering fair housing that:
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Is signed by an executive-level municipal official.
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Contains goals with benchmarks (including dates).
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Is updated annually.
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Includes quarterly reports that provide status relative to the goals
and benchmarks identified in the action plan.
Outreach to the public that is documented and lists outcomes. Outreach
activities should include:
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Workshops and information sessions. These may be conducted by
the municipality or a fair housing organization. Sessions should
address issues particular to homeowners and renters.
b.
Educational materials available in municipal buildings and