[R.O. 1993 § 242.010; Ord. No.
2014-2998 § 1, 4-28-2014]
A.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnicity in programs
and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Specifically,
Title VI provides that "no person in the United States shall, on the
ground of race, color, national origin, or ethnicity be excluded from
participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination
under any program or activity receiving Federal financing assistance"
(42 U.S.C. § 2000d).
B.
The City of Aurora is committed to ensuring that no person, on the
basis of race, color, national origin, or ethnicity, is excluded from
participating in or denied the benefits of any project receiving Federal
funding, including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in accordance
with FTA Circular 4702.1.A.
C.
Title VI Coordinator:
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Office of the City Clerk
City of Aurora
2 W Pleasant
Aurora, Missouri 65605
Telephone (417) 678-5121
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[R.O. 1993 § 242.020; Ord. No.
2014-2998 § 1, 4-28-2014]
A.
Title VI information posters shall be prominently and publicly displayed
in City facilities. Information regarding the Title VI Coordinator
is available on the website, www.aurora-cityhall.org. Additional information
relating to non-discrimination obligation can be obtained from the
City's Title VI Coordinator.
B.
Title VI information shall be disseminated to the City's employees
via e-mail. This information will remind employees of the City's
policy statement.
[R.O. 1993 § 242.030; Ord. No.
2014-2998 § 1, 4-28-2014]
All subcontractors and vendors who receive payments from the
City of Aurora where funding originates from Federal assistance are
subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
as amended. Written contracts shall contain non-discrimination language,
either directly or through the bid specification package, which becomes
an associated component of the contract.
[R.O. 1993 § 242.040; Ord. No.
2014-2998 § 1, 4-28-2014]
The Title VI Coordinator will maintain permanent records, which
include, but are not limited to, copies of Title VI complaints or
lawsuits and related documentation, and records of correspondence
to and from complainants, and Title VI investigations.
[R.O. 1993 § 242.050; Ord. No.
2014-2998 § 1, 4-28-2014]
A.
How To File A Title VI Complaint?
1.
A formal complaint must be filed within one hundred eighty (180)
calendar days of the alleged occurrence or when the alleged discrimination
became known to the complainant. The complaint must meet the following
requirements:
a.
Name of complainant, mailing address, and how to contact the
complainant (telephone number, etc.).
b.
Complaints must include the date of the alleged act(s) of discrimination;
date when the complainant(s) became aware of the alleged discrimination;
or the date on which the conduct was discontinued or the latest instance
of the conduct.
c.
Complaint must present a detailed description of the issues,
including names and job titles of those individuals perceived as parties
in the action complained against.
2.
The Title VI Complaint Form (see Appendix A[1]) may be used to submit the complaint information. The
complaint must be filed in writing with the City of Aurora, Office
of the City Clerk, at the following address:
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Office of the City Clerk
Title VI Coordinator
City of Aurora
2 W Pleasant
Aurora, MO 65605
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NOTE: The City encourages all complainants to certify all mail
that is sent through the United States Postal Service and/or ensure
that all written correspondence can be tracked easily. For complaints
originally submitted by facsimile, an original, signed copy of the
complaint must be mailed to the Title VI Coordinator as soon as possible,
but no later than one hundred eighty (180) days from the alleged date
of discrimination.
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[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is on file in the City offices.
B.
What Happens To The Complaint After It Is Submitted?
1.
All complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color
or national origin in a service or benefit provided by the City of
Aurora will be directly addressed by the City. The City shall also
provide appropriate assistance to complainants, including those persons
with disabilities or who are limited in their ability to communicate
in English. Additionally, the City shall make every effort to address
all complaints in an expeditious and thorough manner.
2.
A letter acknowledging receipt of a complaint will be mailed
by the City within ten (10) days (Appendix B[2]) of receipt of the complaint. Please note that in responding
to any requests for additional information, a complainant's failure
to provide the requested information may result in the administrative
closure of the complaint.
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix B is on file in the City offices.
C.
How Will The Complainant Be Notified Of The Outcome Of The Complaint?
1.
The City will send a final written response letter (Appendix
C[3]) to the complainant. In the letter notifying the complainant
that the complaint is not substantiated (Appendix D[4]), the complainant is also advised of his or her right
to:
2.
Every effort will be made to respond to Title VI complaints
within sixty (60) working days of receipt of such complaints, if not
sooner.
[R.O. 1993 § 242.060; Ord. No.
2014-2998 § 1, 4-28-2014]
A.
According to the United States Census Bureau 2010 demographic profile
data, five and three-tenths percent (5.3%) of the City of Aurora population
potentially speaks a language other than English. The actual percentage
is unknown but very likely substantially less than this percentage.
The four-factor FTA LEP analysis is found in Appendix E.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix E is on file in the City offices.
[R.O. 1993 § 242.070; Ord. No.
2014-2998 § 1, 4-28-2014]
A.
Community outreach is a requirement of Title VI. As an entity receiving
Federal financial assistance, the City regularly implements the following
outreach efforts:
1.
Conducting Public Engagement Meetings. Members of the public
are invited to attend. Meeting notice is communicated in a variety
of methods, depending on the subject matter, and may include: e-mail
blasts, the City website, targeted mailings, dissemination of posters
or meeting fliers, use of bulletin boards, and notice in the local
newspaper and radio station.
2.
Conducts Various Commission and Council Meetings. The City has
numerous boards and commissions organized around topic area (for example:
Planning and Zoning Commission, Airport Board, Park Board, City Council).
Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings. Meeting
notice is communicated in a variety of methods, depending on the subject
matter, and may include: e-mail blasts, the City website, targeted
mailings, dissemination of posters or meeting fliers, and notice in
the local newspaper and radio station.
3.
Updates to the City's Website. The City's website
is regularly updated by staff.
