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City Council Resolution 1984-02RESOLUTION 1984 # 2 WHEREAS, the final regulations prohibiting handicapped discrimination were published in the October 17, 1983, Federal Register, and WHEREAS, the City of Monticello desires to be in full compliance with said regulations. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO THAT discrimination against a qualified handicapped individual is prohibited. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Zoning Administrator/Building Official is hereby designated as the person responsible for coordinating efforts to comply with these regulations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a procedure providing for a prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging handicapped discrimination (other than complaints concerning employment or post-secondary educational institutions) be and the same is hereby adopted. (Procedure attached as Exhibit A.) Adopted this 13th day of February , 1984. Arve A. Grimsmo, Mayor ATTEST: ~~ Thomas A. Ei em City Administrator (Seal) PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING COMPLAINTS ALLEGING HANDICAPPED DISCRIMINATION The intent of this policy procedure is to provide a mechanism for a prompt and equitable resolution for any allegation that discrimination against handicapped individuals is occurring within the general policies and practices of the City of Monticello. 1. Individuals wishing to file a grievance against the City should submit said grievance, in writing, to the Zoning Administrator. 2. The written grievance statement should include a) the nature of the discriminatory act, policy or practice, b) the type of im- pairment as defined in 31 CFR 51.55 that is discriminated against (if applicable) and c) the date, time, location, individual or other specific data relevant to a specific act or acts of dis- crimination (if applicable). 3. Within five (5) working days of receipt of the written grievance, the Zoning Administrator/Building Official shall take the necessary action to resolve or initiate action to resolve the grievance. 4. The Zoning Administrator/Building Official shall provide a written statement outlining the corrective measures to the grievant. 5. If, in the opinion of the person filing the grievance, the proposed resolution remains discriminating, he/she may re-file the grievance and request a meeting with the City Administrator. 6. Within five (5) working days of receipt of the grievance, the City Administrator shall hold a meeting with the person filing the grievance and shall attempt to arrive at a prompt and equitable resolution of the grievance. 7. In the event that the grievance remains unresolved, the person filing the grievance may, upon written notice, request to appear before the City Council, and the City Administrator shall place the individual on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council. 8. If, after meeting with the City Council, the grievance remains unsatisfactorily resolved, the individual shall have recourse through such other channels as are prescribed by law.