HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-176FFY21 Title VI / Non -Discrimination Policy Statement
The 14'e-11 2'ver- Coun1+y MPy assures the Florida Department of Transportation that no
person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, family or religious status, as
provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 and the
Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination or retaliation under any program or activity.
Ther R;ver CoA -74y MPQ further agrees to the following responsibilities with respect to
its programs and activities:
1. Designate a Title VI Liaison that has a responsible position within the organization and access to the
subrecipient's Chief Executive Officer.
2. Issue a policy statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, which expresses its commitment to the
nondiscrimination provisions of Title VI. The policy statement shall be circulated throughout the
subrecipient's organization and to the general public. Such information shall be published where
appropriate in languages other than English.
3. Insert the clauses of Appendix A of this agreement in every contract subject to the Acts and
Regulations.
4. Develop a complaint process and attempt to resolve complaints of discrimination against
subrecipients. Complaints against the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) shall immediately
be forward to the FDOT District Title VI Coordinator.
5. Participate in training offered on Title VI and other nondiscrimination requirements.
6. If reviewed by FDOT or the United States Department of Transportation, take affirmative action to
correct any deficiencies found within a reasonable time period, not to exceed ninety (90) calendar
days.
7. Have a process to collect racial and ethnic data on persons impacted by the subrecipient's programs.
This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all federal funds,
grants, loans, contracts, properties, discounts or othe,'rJec� alfinancial assistance under all programs
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and activities and is binding. T person whose sigti't4re'�a�pegf" low is authorized to sign this
assurance ortbehalf of the s"ecioiejat.
November 8,2021
ng Officer for the MPO/TP 0 r..f'signa'W7
STATE OF FLORIDA
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THIS 18 A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY QQF THE ORIGINAL OM FILE IN THIS OFFICE.
L / I L JEFFREY Al SMITH, CL.ERI(
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