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B. Adherence to Federal,_ State and Local Laws and Revelations
<br />(1) General. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with all requirements of the ESG program and
<br />applicable cross -cutting Federal, State, and Local requirements.
<br />(2) Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-income Persons. The SUBRECIPIENT shall ensure that
<br />employment and other economic opportunities generated by the Program shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be
<br />directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for
<br />housing. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701u, and regulations at 24
<br />CFR part 135 apply, except that homeless individuals have priority over other Section 3 residents in accordance
<br />with § 576.405(c).
<br />(3) Civil Rights. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
<br />amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, Section 109 of the Title I of the Housing and
<br />Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with
<br />Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and 41 CFR Chapter 60.
<br />(4) Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. During the performance under this
<br />AGREEMENT, the SUBRECIPIENT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
<br />based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status,
<br />familial status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
<br />The SUBRECIPIENT shall take affirmative action to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated without
<br />regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status,
<br />familial status, and sexual orientation.
<br />The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment
<br />Opportunity, as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 12086.
<br />(5) Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity in Participation. The requirements in 24 CFR part 5, subpart A
<br />are applicable, including the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements at 24 CFR 5A05(a). The
<br />SUBRECIPIENT shall not discriminate against any participant on the ground of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
<br />age, handicap, disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status, familiar status, sexual orientation, or any other
<br />basis prohibited by applicable law. The SUBRECIPIENT shall, through affirmative outreach, make known that
<br />use of the facilities, assistance, and services are available to all on a nondiscriminatory basis. The
<br />SUBRECIPIENT must take appropriate steps to ensure effective communication with persons with disabilities.
<br />(6) Americans with Disabilities Act. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with any federal regulations
<br />issued pursuant to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination and
<br />ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and Local government services, and
<br />public accommodations.
<br />(7) Fair Housing. Under section 808(e)(5) of the Fair Housing Act, HUD has a statutory duty to affirmatively
<br />further fair housing. HUD requires the same of its funded sub -recipients. The SUBRECIPIENT has a duty to
<br />affirmatively further fair housing opportunities for classes protected under the Fair Housing Act.
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