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The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Harrisburg’s mission is to eliminate blighting conditions that inhibit neighborhood reinvestment, to foster and promote sustainable neighborhood revitalization and urban renewal, and to facilitate new business and housing development.

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07-26-2013

HTC Rehabilitation-Non-discrimination Statement

HRA, as recipient of FTA funding for the rehabilitation of the HTC must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Accordingly, the following steps have or will be implemented to comply with Title VI:

1. HRA will make it known to the public, via HRA's website and public notice at the HTC and main office, that those persons or persons alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin as it relates to the provision of the FTA funding for rehabilitation of the HTC, may file a complaint with the FTA and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation. The following statement shall be posted onsite at the HRA office and on the applicable websites, and other appropriate materials made available to the public:

Non-Discrimination - Your Rights Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination against any contractor or person on the basis of race, color or national origin in the provisions of benefits and services resulting from federally assisted programs and activities. Any person who believes the HRA has violated his/her Title VI protections should contact the HRA at 10 N. Second Street, Suite 405, P. O. Box 2157, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2157, or call 717-255-3109. HRA has also developed a policy to assist individuals who are Limited English Proficient (LEP). Translation services in order to assist LEP individuals shall be made available to HRA's contractors upon request. HRA's Title VI policy, complaint procedures and LEP Plan shall be made available upon request by contacting HRA's office at the above-stated address. For federal Title VI information, please contact the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Region III, 1760 Market Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 17103. Federal Title VI information, including filing complaints, can also be accessed on the FTA web site at www.fta.dot.gov.