Equal Opportunity

Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Title VI

About Title VI

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is comprehensive U.S. legislation intended to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin. It is often called the most important U.S. law on civil rights since Reconstruction (1865–77) and is a hallmark of the American civil rights movement. Of its eleven titles, Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.

City of Kettering

The City of Kettering strives to serve is residents and businesses in a manner devoid of discrimination that is harmful to the social fabric of our community. The Engineering Department, in particular, enforces a policy that aims to ensure that no person will be denied the benefits of or be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination under any program, service, or activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, low-income status, or limited English proficiency. Click here to review the City’s policy statement.

The City of Kettering strongly opposes the discrimination of any person–whether among our employees, our business partners, or the citizens who benefit from Kettering’s transportation system–for any reason, including race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or proficiency in English. We stand against discrimination for two reasons. First, because it’s the right thing to do. Secondly, because we are required to under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as well as other laws and executive orders.

Title VI Coordinator

A Title VI Coordinator ensures this act is implemented in the activities of the Engineering Department. If you have any questions, please contact the Title VI Coordinator, John Sliemers, at 937-296-2509. If you wish to file a complaint, which must be done in writing, please use the Title VI Complaint Form, and send it to the below address. Complaints must be received within 180 days of occurrence.

Resources
Title VI Policy Statement

Report an Incident
Title VI Complaint Form

Contact Information

Email:
ketteringengineering@ketteringoh.org

Mail:
John Sliemers
c/o Title VI Complaint
City of Kettering
Engineering Department
3600 Shroyer Road
Kettering, Ohio 45429

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 – Title II and III in the Public Right-of-Way

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II and III, the City of Kettering conducts an ongoing process of Self-Evaluation resulting in a continuously updated Transition Plan. The Engineering Department focuses its attention on compliance within the public right-of-way. Examples of compliance include sidewalks and curb ramps constructed to required specifications, and also audible signal indications for pedestrians at traffic signals.

If you would like to request an accommodation in the public right-of-way, please contact the Engineering Department. Please provide your contact information, and a detailed description of the issue, so that we can be most effective in addressing your concern.

Phone:
937-296-2436