Title VI Policy and Plan
Title VI Complaint Procedures
Who is eligible to file a complaint?
Anyone who believes they have been excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any City of Longmont program or activity because of their race, color, or national origin may file a complaint.
How do you file a complaint?
Complaints must be filed in writing within 180 days from the last date of the alleged discrimination. However, contact the City of Longmont Title VI Coordinator if you believe your complaint may fall outside this deadline.
Reasonable efforts will be made to assist persons with disabilities, non-English speakers, and others unable to file a written complaint. For assistance in filing a complaint, please contact the City of Longmont’s Title VI Coordinator.
Complaints may be submitted via mail, email, or in person to:
Adriana Perea, Community and Neighborhood Resources, Title VI Coordinator
350 Kimbark St. Longmont CO, 80501
Adriana.Perea@longmontcolorado.gov
303-651-8721
Depending on the federal funding involved, complaints may also be filed directly with the following agencies, or the applicable federal agency:
Colorado Department of Transportation Civil Rights & Business Resource Center
2829 W. Howard Place, Suite 139
Denver, CO 80204
dot_civilrights@state.co.us
Phone: (800) 925-3427
Fax: (303) 952-7088
Federal Highway Administration, Colorado Division
12300 West Dakota Avenue, Suite 180
Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Phone: (720) 963-3000
Fax: (720) 963-3001
Federal Transit Administration
FTA Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
What happens after a complaint is filed?
The City of Longmont will record any Title VI complaint received, and forward any Title VI complaints to applicable regulatory agencies as required by applicable law and regulations, including, if necessary, FHWA, FTA, FAA, CDOT, or the DOJ. The City of Longmont will work with applicable regulatory agencies to determine if it has jurisdiction to review and investigate the complaint.
Complainants are encouraged, but not required, to use the following complaint form when filing a Title VI complaint with the City of Longmont. At a minimum, each complaint should contain a written explanation of the alleged discrimination, complainant’s contact information, the basis of the complaint (e.g., race, color, national origin), the names of specific individuals or agencies involved, sufficient information to understand the facts that led the complainant to believe that discrimination occurred in a program or activity of the City, and date(s) of the alleged discrimination.
If the City of Longmont is responsible for investigation of the complaint, it will work to resolve the complaint within 180 days. The City of Longmont may, after consultation with the City Attorney’s Office, request additional information from the complainant, set a hearing, designate a hearing officer, or take other appropriate action to resolve the complaint. The City of Longmont will issue a written letter of its findings after conclusion of review and/or investigation.
Notice of Rights
The following notice is placed on the City of Longmont’s website and posted at the City’s Civic Center. Alternative formats will be made available upon request for people who are blind or have low vision or require translation to a language other than English.
Your Rights Against Discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The City of Longmont operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin. Anyone who believes they have been excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any City of Longmont program or activity because of their race, color, or national origin may file a Title VI discrimination complaint.
To file a Title VI discrimination complaint or request additional information or translation services, contact:
Adriana Perea, Community and Neighborhood Resources Director, Title VI Coordinator
350 Kimbark St. Longmont CO, 80501
Adriana.Perea@longmontcolorado.gov
303-651-8721
Depending on the federal funding involved, complaints may also be filed directly with the following agencies:
Colorado Department of Transportation Civil Rights & Business Resource Center
2829 W. Howard Place, Suite 139
Denver, CO 80204
dot_civilrights@state.co.us
Phone: (800) 925-3427
Fax: (303) 952-7088
Federal Highway Administration, Colorado Division
12300 West Dakota Avenue, Suite 180
Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Phone: (720) 963-3000
Fax: (720) 963-3001
Federal Transit Administration
FTA Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
