Mr. David Ferebee is an individual with a disability who filed a complaint with the Broward County Human Rights Section (the "Section") alleging housing discrimination against Wilton Station Condominium Association, Inc. ("Wilton Station"). In his complaint, Mr. Ferebee alleges that Wilton Station denied his reasonable accommodation request to have certain portions of the common areas comport to the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
After receiving the complaint, the Section investigated Mr. Ferebee's allegations and found reasonable cause to believe that Wilton Station engaged in discriminatory housing practices against Mr. Ferebee. Settlement efforts were unsuccessful, so a formal charge of discrimination was filed with the Broward County Human Rights Board. On October 22, 2018, Mr. Ferebee elected to have this matter resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction instead of by the Broward County Human Rights Board.
Pursuant to the County's agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, under which the County receives funding, the County is required to prosecute claims of housing discrimination. Section 16½-53(b) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances requires that the Office of the County Attorney obtain authorization from the Board to file a court action to prosecute these matters. This motion authorizes the Office of the County Attorney to file an action. |