TITLE VI: Notice of Non-discrimination
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title 23 CFR Part 200 and Title 49 CFR Part 21), as well as related statutes and regulations, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability.
It is the policy of the City of La Center that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, and national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any operation of the City of La Center as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. This policy applies to all operations of the City of La Center including its contractors and anyone who acts on behalf of the City of La Center. This policy also applies to the operations of any department or agency to which the City of La Center extends federal financial assistance. Federal financial assistance includes grants, training, equipment usage, donations of surplus property, and other assistance.
Annual Report & Nondiscrimination Agreement
Complaint Procedures
- Any person or group who believes they were discriminated against based on race, color, or national origin in programs, services, or activities where there is federal assistance may file a Title VI complaint.
- A complaint must be filed no later than 180 days after the date of the last instance of alleged discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended by the processing agency.
- Complaints should be in writing, signed, and filed by mail, fax, in person or e-mail. If a complainant phones a subrecipient with the allegations, subrecipients shall transcribe the allegations of the complaint as provided by phone and then send a written complaint to the complainant for correction and signature.
For more information on the City of La Center Title VI program, or for information on how to file a complaint, please email:
Title VI Coordinator
Tracy Coleman, BSCE, MBA, Public Works and Community Development Director
210 E. 4th St. La Center, WA 98629
360-263-5189
tcoleman@ci.lacenter.wa.us
Title VI Complaint Form
Click here to download the City of La Center complaint form
Request an Interpreter
If you need an interpreter to access city information or for an upcoming meeting, please contact us. The City of La Center can provide oral language assistance, and can translate documents pertaining to the project. Please contact the City of La Center at 360-263- 2782
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Executive Order 13166 directs recipients of federal financial assistance to take reasonable steps to provide LEP individuals with meaningful access to programs, services, and activities. The following chart, although not complete, shows responsibilities relative to LEP services between LPAs and WSDOT-OEO.