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identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability/handicap, <br />or family or income status. The City also welcomes and actively seeks input <br />from all interested parties. <br />III. Nondiscrimination Assurances <br />Every three years, or commensurate with a change in executive leadership, the <br />City must certify to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Florida <br />Department of Transportation (FDOT) that its programs, services and activities <br />are being conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. These certifications are <br />termed `assurances' and serve two important purposes. First, they document <br />the City's commitment to nondiscrimination and equitable service its <br />community. Second, they serve as a legally enforceable agreement by which <br />the City may be held liable for breach. Those wishing to view the City's <br />Nondiscrimination Assurance may do so by visiting the City's website or the <br />City Attorney's Office at the Government Center. <br />IV. Complaint Procedures <br />The City has established a discrimination complaint procedure and will take <br />prompt and reasonable action to investigate and eliminate discrimination when <br />found. Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to <br />discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, <br />disability or family status in any City program, service or activity may file a <br />complaint with the City's Title VI Coordinator: <br />Hans Ottinot, City Attorney <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 4th Floor <br />18070 Collins Avenue <br />Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 <br />Email: HottinoW( sibfl.net <br />Phone Number: 305-792-1766 <br />Hearing Impaired: 305-792-1589 <br />If possible, the complaint should be submitted in writing and contain the identity <br />of the complainant; the basis for the allegations (i.e., race, color, national origin, <br />sex, religion, age, disability of family status); and a description of the alleged <br />discrimination with the date of the occurrence. If the complaint cannot be <br />submitted in writing, the complainant should contact the Title VI Coordinator for <br />assistance. <br />All complaints shall be filed within 180 calendar days from the date of the <br />alleged discrimination. The Title VI Coordinator will meet with the complainant <br />within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the complaint (or as is <br />2 <br />113 <br />