HomeMy WebLinkAbout2997ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, repealing Ordinance 1932, which
relates to unfair housing practices.
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1932 defines and prohibits unfair
4housing practices in the City of Kent, but provides direction for
!the enforcement of these practices through the Washington State
Human Rights Commission rather than through any City department;
'and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1932 is outdated since the revision of'.
Chapter 49.60 of the Revised Code of Washington. That chapter not'',
only describes and prohibits the same unfair practices in housing
and real estate transactions, but also unfair practices with
respect to employment, employment agencies, labor unions, credit
and insurance transactions in the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, no additional protections are provided to the
citizens of Kent through Ordinance 1932, since it is either less
restrictive or duplicates state law, both in its substance and
manner of enforcement; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance repealed. Ordinance 1932, entitled
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, defining and prohibiting unfair
housing practices in the sale and offering for
sale and in the rental and offering for rent
and in the financing of housing accommodations
within the City of Kent, Washington, defining
offenses and prescribing penalties and pro-
viding for the enforcement thereof under the
provisions of RCW 49.60.010, et al., and
through the facilities of the "Washington State
Board Against Discrimination" and repealing
Ordinance 1521.
?is hereby repealed.
Section 2. Effective date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its
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I,passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
!ATTEST:
iBRENDA JACOBER, DEPL
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
Y CITY CLERK
ER A.`LUBOVICH, CITY A
PASSED the day of
fes_'
APPROVED the s- day of
!PUBLISHED the j; day of
1991.
1991
1991.
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I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance!
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent!
Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon
indicated.
I
BRENDA JACOBERJ DEPUTY CITY CLE
9650-340
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