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County Administrator's Report 13. 17.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	09/24/2015
Issue: Escambia County Title VI Nondiscrimination Program Policy
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Title VI Nondiscrimination Program Policy - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board adopt the Escambia County Title VI Nondiscrimination Program Policy and file accordingly.

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County values diversity and welcomes input from all interested parties, regardless of cultural identity, background or income level. Moreover, the county provides the highest quality of life for all residents by delivering fiscally-sound, responsive services in a manner that is equitable, professional and has the highest degree of integrity. Thus, the county does not tolerate discrimination in any of its programs, services or activities. Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal laws and regulations, the county will not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination anyone on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status. Presidential Executive Order 13166 addresses services for those individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). To address the federal requirements, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has developed a Title VI Plan, ADA/504 Plan, and Limited English Proficiency Plan.

In addition to the need to adopt and institute a Title VI Policy, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has requested that all LAP-certified agencies submit to the state each agency's adopted policy(s) for proper filing. In order to continue to receive federal aid for capital improvement or infrastructure projects, each LAP-certified agency must have an adopted policy.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed the Title VI Nondiscrimination Program Policy.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel will be required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

County Administration will coordinate with the appropriate staff for proper implementation. Upon approval, Transportation & Traffic Operations staff will provide FDOT with a copy of the adopted policy.

Attachments
Draft Title VI Policy