Title VI - Non-Discrimination

Notice Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964

It is the policy of the City of Westminster, a Colorado home rule municipality (the “City”), that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any operation of the City as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. The City of Westminster extends this coverage to ensure that no person is unlawfully discriminated against on the grounds of immigration status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all operations of the City, including its contractors and anyone who acts on behalf of the City. This policy also applies to the operations of any department or agency to which the City extends federal financial assistance. Federal financial assistance includes grants, training, use of equipment, donations of surplus property, and other assistance. Prohibited discrimination may be intentional or unintentional. Seemingly neutral acts that have disparate impacts on individuals of a protected group and lack a substantial legitimate justification are a form of prohibited discrimination. Harassment and retaliation are also prohibited forms of discrimination.

Examples of prohibited types of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, immigration status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation include: denial to an individual any service, financial aid, or other benefit; distinctions in the quality, quantity, or manner in which a benefit is provided; segregation or separate treatment; restriction in the enjoyment of any advantages, privileges, or other benefits provided; discrimination in any activities related to highway and infrastructure or facility built or repaired; and discrimination in employment.

Title VI compliance is a condition of receipt of federal funds. The City’s Title VI Coordinator is the City’s Contract and Grant Coordinator and is authorized to ensure compliance with this policy, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C § 2000d and related statutes, and the requirements of 23 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) pt. 200 and 49 CFR pt. 21.