Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 47 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 47-1
Affirmative action by town
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The Town of Fort Edward, as a recipient of funding under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-83), as amended in 1977 (PL 95-129), will take affirmative action to ensure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded, in whole or in part, with community development funds.
Section 47-1 of Fort Edward's Code of Ordinances establishes that the Town of Fort Edward, because it receives federal Community Development Block Grant funding under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (as amended in 1977), is obligated to take affirmative steps to prevent discrimination. Specifically, no person may be excluded from, denied benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any program or activity that uses those community development funds, based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex. This provision applies to the full range of programs and activities funded in whole or in part with those federal dollars.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in programs or activities that receive Fort Edward community development funds should be aware that Section 47-1 imposes an affirmative, town-level obligation to prevent discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex. Compliant operators participating in such funded programs generally ensure their practices, policies, and outreach do not exclude or disadvantage applicants or participants on any of those protected grounds. Maintaining documentation of nondiscriminatory practices in connection with any community-development-funded activity is a common feature of compliance with this type of provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 47-1 of Fort Edward's Code of Ordinances gives individuals a basis to raise concerns if they believe they have been excluded from, denied benefits of, or discriminated against in a town program or activity funded with community development money, on account of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex. General enforcement paths for such concerns can include filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which oversees federal Community Development Block Grant compliance, or contacting a local tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Individuals who believe their rights under this provision have been violated may also wish to consult with a qualified housing attorney to understand the options available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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