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money. He pointed out the four areas in the Wabasso area which need water service and/or fire hydrants. The residents have all been interviewed as to their income qualifications and the area does meet the program's requirements. They also received overwhelming support from those residents who are excited about this type of activity in their area. He reviewed staff's recommendation and advised that he could not guarantee the application's success in obtaining funding, but assured the Board that a lot of effort has gone into getting as many points for the projects as possible and he hoped to obtain additional points during the workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to get the word out to the public about the requirements for housing in the community. Workshops are held with the public and the lenders about prevention cif discrimination. He advised that the Fair Housing Rights say the following about discrimination: you cannot be prevented from viewing or renting an apartment, from viewing or purchasing a home, from applying for or securing a home loan, or purchasing homeowner's or renter's insurance based on race, familial status, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or family status. (Federal law) He gave examples of discrimination in the case of rentals and advised that a landlord must allow structural modifications to address handicap needs. Housing cannot be denied because of children or pregnancy. He reviewed the criteria necessary to deny housing for families with children in an area designed for older people. He reviewed restrictions relative to sexual harassment. He reviewed what someone should do if they think they have been discriminated against and stressed the importance of keeping records to help build a case. He covered the new federal and state requirements for the handicapped in multi -family dwellings. Finally, he concurred with staffs recommendation. Commissioner Grin commented that she was pleased to see SHIP funds used in this manner. Director Keating added that these would be SHIP grants which will not be required to be repaid as long as someone occupies the unit for at least 10 years. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing. JUNE 229 1999 49 BOOK FACE.