Town of Byars RESOLUTION NO. 01-26

No. 65-February 12-1 Time

FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION NO. 01-26

LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS OF The Town of Byars, Oklahoma, McClain County, that discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing or in the provision of brokerage services because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin is prohibited by Title VIll of the 1968 Civil Right Act (Federal Fair Housing Law).

It is the policy of The Town of Byars, Oklahoma, McClain County, to implement programs to ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 expands coverage to include disabled persons and families with children. Therefore, the town of Byars, Oklahoma, McClain County, does hereby pass the following Resolution.

BE IT RESOLVED that within available resources the Town of Byars, Oklahoma, McClain County, will assist all persons who feel they have been discriminated because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or familiar status to seek equity under federal and state laws by filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Compliance Division.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the town of Byars, Oklahoma, McClain County, shall publicize the Resolution and through this publicity shall encourage owners of real estate, developers, and builders to become aware of their respective responsibilities and rights under the Federal Fair Housing Law and amendments and any applicable state or local laws or ordinances.

SAID PROGRAM will at a minimum include: 1) printing and publicizing of this policy, and other applicable fair housing information through local media and community contacts; 2) distribution of posters, flyers and any other means that will bring to the attention of those affected, the knowledge of their respective responsibilities and rights concerning equal opportunity in housing; and 3) prepare an analysis of impediments to fair housing choices and actions to mitigate such impediments.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

This Resolution shall take effect this 2nd day of February, 2026

/s/ Marion D. Cail

Chief Elected Official

ATTEST:

/s/ Angela Fisher

Town Clerk

(SEAL)