HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-10 RE50LUTION NO. R2012-10
A RE50LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN INTERNAL
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PROVIDING FOR PROMPT AND
EQUITABLE RESOLUTION ALLEGING ANY ACTION
PROHIBITED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (24 CFR SUBPART A
SEC. 8.4(a)) IMPLEMENTING SECTION 504 OF THE
REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AS AMENDED (29 USC 794);
AND REPEALING ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT
OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
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WHEREA5, complaints should be addressed to Frank Manigold, Chief Building Official, 910 S.
Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546, 281-996-3285, who has been designated to coordinate
Section 504 compliance efforts, and;
WHEREAS, a complaint should be filed in writing or verbally, contain the name and address of
the person filing it, and briefly describe the alleged violation of the regulations; and
WHEREAS; a complaint should be filed within ten (10) working days after the complainant
becomes aware of the alleged violation. (Processing of allegations of discrimination occurring before
this grievance procedure was in place will be considered on a case-by-case basis); and
WHEREAS, an investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow a filing of a complaint. The
investigation will be conducted by Frank Manigold, Chief Building Official. These rules contemplate
informal but thorough investigations, affording all interested persons and their representatives, if any, an
opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint; and
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WHEREAS, a written determination as to the validity of the complaint and description of
resolution, if any, shall be issued by Frank Manigold, Chief Building Official, and a copy forwarded to
the complainant no later than ten (10) working days after its filing; and
WHEREAS, the Section 504 Coordinator shall maintain the files and records of the City of
Friendswood relating to the complaints files; and
WFIEREAS, the complainant can request a reconsideration of the case in instances where he or
she is dissatisfied with the resolution. The request far reconsideration should be made within ten
working days to the City of Friendswood; and
WHEREAS, the right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed
hereunder shall not be impaired by the person's pursuit of other remedies such as the filing of a Section
504 complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Utilization of this
grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
Section 1. These ivles shall be conshued to protect the substantive rights of interested
persons, to meet appropriate due process standards and assure that the City of Friendswood complies I
with Section 504 and HUD regulations.
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 2"d day of Anril,2012. �
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David J.H. Smith
Mayor
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