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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 F r i AN"NuAL REPORT 1. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 6 1974 1 Is `1 i i r @s ~ i 1 `s{ l 1 ~r s ~ d/t ~7 y. ~ t Yt r n f t' , V~ I C 0 N T E N T S LETTER FROM CHAIRPERSON , . . . , . , . . . . 1 LET'T'ER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3 LETTER FROM MAYOR , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ad FORT WORTH O%TY COUNCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ~A LETTER FROM CITY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 R&IB11SHIP ROSTER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION . . . . . . . . 7 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION STAFF, , . . . . , . , . . . 7 r~ TRIBUTE TO RABBI GARSBY . . . , . , . . , , , 8 OFFICER OF THL YEAR 9 PAST IWMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEMBERS 10 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART , 11 COMMITTEE STRUCTURE . . 12 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE . . . . . , . . . . . . . 12 TM STANDING COMMITTEES . , . . . . . , , . , . . , 12 REGIONAL AREA TARCET MAP , . . . . . 14 tF SELECTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP 15 COMMISSION PLANNING PROCESS 15 k COMMISSION EVALUATION PROCESS . . . . , . . . 15 to EDUCATION COMMITTEE . . . . . , . , . , . . 16 I EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE , 18 , HOUSING COMMITTEE ,21 tt JUDICIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE . . . . 24 i COMT4IINICA'i'.CON5 COMMITTEE. . , 26 COMPLAINT STATISTICS. . . , , . , , . . , , , 28 1•d COMPARATIVE COMPLAINT STATISTICS. . . , . . . , , . 29 BUDGET, . . . . . . 30 ~s - 04 a,~l I a~} i I I HUMAN IUMATIONS COMMISSION } CIIAI:RPERS'ON I f ~I I rs 1 i' {t} 1 1 ~ ii y~l J / ` _ 11 1 t 1 - Mro. Walter Harbour l Iv { '~i l Tr~ t r `,ua CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS F ter:^r'• HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 1 1000 THROCKMORTON STREET August 20, 1974 FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102 335.7211 / AREA CODE 817 The Honorable R. M. Stovall, Mayor and Members of the City Council Fr City Hall, 1000 Throckmor.ton Street: Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Dear Mayor Stovall and Members of tl,o Council; Our Annual Report on the subsequent pagea is only an indication of the varied and complex work with which the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission and staff have been involved during the poet year, We have responded as a group, or individually, to minute details concerning social problems, The Commission's r staff has received, investigated and resolved the largest number of complaints since its creation in 1967. I _ Our services, as you know, are the results of the ideas and ideals you have sponsored in the field of human needs, In order to effectively meet these needs, we havq sought earnestly to implement the mandate of the Ordinance which created the Commission by the Fort Worth City Council, Intelligence, knowledge, and skill are undoubtedly the prerequisites Eor improving human relations; but of !4hat avail are they likely to be unlodss they are backed by sincerity, energy, goodwill, physical and moral support, and unlesa they ere stimulated by hope of such rewards as persons may expect? We set as one of our goals, last September, "communication with all• citizens." Through the help of our area television and radio ste,tions, we were given public service and program time to acquaint t:hu public with the meaning and purrose of .r the Commission. As a direct result, the requested services and complaints filed have more than doubled, Therefore, the need for work on human problems in our city is unquestionable, The responae of citizens seeking relief and the willing- near of some respondents to negotiate have made for a degree of progress for the work of the Commission. However, the success of resolving complaints on employ- ment leaves much to be desired, tt Several months of the past year were spent seeking, interviewing, and selecting our second executive director, We wE,re fortunate to obtain the services of to Robert E, Starr, a native of, our City, who is well-known as a civic leader and 1. in the fl, :.do of education and goveriment. I appreciate the opportunity to Hervo on this Commission, and I look upon this membership as an assignment of high civic responsibility wh.fch can and does cause change in our city, it has been a challenging and rewarding experience to have been chosen by the members of the Commission to serve as chairperson during the past year, It is a rate privilege to work with dedicated members of t,1 different backgrounds, Inclinatione, and philosophies, who joined harmoniously together for the benefit of our city, i I i 1 l r } } I P*l f„y Totter to Mayor and City Council I Continued Page -2- ~ pn i Jw 11 A special "Thanks" to o j you,. the other members of the City Council and to our. City Manager, Mr. Rodger Line, who have provided support; information, and assigtance. Yours Truly, ~y J (Mr ltar B. rb r s Chairperson 4i f ~I . 2- 1 i E 1 ~I TIUMW RRLATIONS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE DIRRCTOR ra ~ V+. j , it L.r f~ t ,qt .t y ` Mr. Robert E. Starr i ~4( r I ~ r I, l i i CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS HUMAN REUMONS COMMISSION 1000 TIIRCGKMORTON STREET FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102 August 20, 1974 335.7211 / AREA CODE 817 I'Et To the Citizen's of Fort Worth Dear Fellow Ci.tizensl It has been one of the greatest challenges of my career to have served as Director of the Fort Worth Human Relations CoTmnisalon since November 29, 1973. 1 will always be greatful to the members of the Commission for selecting me to serve in this capacity. I would also like to thank the City Manager, Rodger Line, and the City Council for their approval. of my appointment. 1 The support given to me and my staff by the Commission, who have unself- lahly given much of themselves has been most helpful. The response from { the citizens of Fort Worth, both those who have Sought: assistance and those who have bean involved by giving assistance, has been very consid- erate. It has been my desire to serve for the best interest of all our ti4 citizens especially have I attempted to be raspongive to that segment of the community for which, i feel, the commission was created. I am sure that there are those who feel that they have been aggrieved and ~s. the Conan.ission'a response was not always as they would have desired. There undoubtedly are some vho feel the Commission has infringed upon their S'd rights when attempting to revolve some of the problems which have been brought to our attention, Hownver, at all times it has been our aim to carry out the purpose of the Commission by receiving, investigating and ~t attempting to resolve all complaints to the best of our ability to the satisfaction of all parties. i qr My special thanks again for a most challenging and rewarding, year as the. Executive Direntor of the Fart Worth Human Relations Commi.asion. Yours truly, Robert E. Starr, Executive Director It j 1? 1 l -3- gym... TitE CITY 01r FORT WORT11 1 M V .L ",►we`x TEXAS R . 21f. STOOAY,L ,A MAYDq 'N. august 7, 1974 Mrs. Walter Barbour, Chairperson and Members and Staff. of the Human Relations Commission 1000 Throckmorton Street j Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Greatingsr Truly, I feel it an honor and a privilege to have this opportunity to let each of you know how pleasurable it has been to have had the opportunity of working with the Commission this past year. Since the Commisrion's inception is 19f64, it has continuously operated as a vehicle for the unification of all the citizens of the City of ~ I Fort Worth. Many solutions to complaints and problems in our city ` have been manifested through the cohesive action of those individuals who have volunteered their collective time, energys wisdom and exper- tise in making Tort Worth a bAtter place in which to live. To dach of you I express my profound appreciation for your dedicated aervicas, and look forward to another year of growth, shared with you in our common interact the continued unity and growth of our fine city. ~ f' Ve . urr,, I tY R. M. ptovall i , Mayor r me 'a r i j -4r r I FORT WORTH CITY COUNCIL I,~ t 1 i u ? n' ~ IrN i MAYOR R, M, Stovall Place I I t 1 1 ~'!)~tY e Ell Joe Bruce Cunningham Clif Overcash John J. O'Neill ~ Place 2 Place a Place 4 L $~t 0 Ji Mayor Pro-Tem Leonard E. Brisco: Pat Reece Ted C, PetrArs Place 6 Place 7 Place 5 Henry A. Meadovs Margret M.Rimmer „r Place 8 Place 0 i N'0 ■ JJiJ CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS .u, OFFICE OF THE CITY MAkAOFA 1000 THROCKMOATON STREET FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76104 333.7211 / AREA CODE 017 August 7, 1974 I~ .."rs. Walter Harbour, Chairperson and Mambnre and Staff of the Human Relations. Commission 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Greetings) !t Upon completion of this year's calendar of events and the presentation of your Annual Raport, I would like to take this opportunity to commend you on the valuable work undertaken by the members and staff of the Human Relations Commission. It is felt that the response you have made to the probloma of our community has been for the common good of all Fort Worth citizens, and has i it helped to make our city a move equitable and profitable place for all peoples' t(, live. I k1. Meeting the challenges which we face together has not always been easy, but'the results, in my upiniozs, have generally been for the overall bettrirment of our 1t community. tp I wish to sincerely congratulate you on the successes of this year now ending, I,r and hope for your continued success in the times to come. Very truly yours, R, N. Line It City Manager l r RNLima 1. I; !j 11 ~'y -6- S a a -1% g y ' i L4 C4 a 4 d C) d R 1a4 ; , i , i.•. k 1 w N • 47 rv bby W l~ t a W 1 V ` 9L p C' `a W CA n " 1 r~, y I , I\. 1 1 $y . i AM& h ip~S J~4i r _ ,,t kl; fD N b r x; tB V i:. f: A J~7 i MEMBERSHIP ROSTER NORT WOrTH HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION pip 1 Mrs,Walter Barbour, Chairperson Educator 8/31/75 David Chappell, Vice-Chairperson Attorney 8;31/74 Samuel Garcia, Vice-Chairperson Builder 8/31/75 Rev. C. S. Cartwright, Secretary Pastor 8/31/74 James A. Bageby Business 8/31/76 Jesse Herrera Business 8/31/76 Louis J. Zapata Bell. Helicopter h ;utive 8/31/74 Reese Col,ana CAA Community E-^vt :pttment 8/31/75 i ? Mrs. Maybet,'n Dreyfus Professor - Retired 8/31/75 Rabbi Isa/,ore Garsek Rabbi 8/51/74 Mrs. Marla Brooke Housewife 8/3'x/76 i} Mrs. Mary Lou Lopez Recreation 8/11/75 Mrs. Snpora Hicks Housewife 8/.11/74 t Dr, John Claypool Pastor 8/31/76 John Orr Business 8/31/75 i+ Byron B. Searcy Business 8/31/75 Willie D. Sears, Jr. Business 8/31/75` Mrs. Karen Simon Professor 8/31/76 Mrs. Bettye Padgett Southwestern Bell Executive 8/31/76 Dr. J. D. Phillips Pastor 8/51/74 HONORARY LIFE HF11BER Charles Griffin Enginaer - Retired t e HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION STAFF i J Robert E. Starr Executive Dirsn,tor - June Goodwin Administrativg Assistant Gloria Thurman S6cretary l Celeste Dorasy Administrative Assistant E, to A. Frank Martinez Investigator-Conciliator E. E, A, Mason Rice' Znvastigator-Conciliator go E. A. Audrey Smith Investigator-Conciliator E. E. A. Nancy Cook UTA Student Intern' Dorothy Cummins Mainatrram t_! Altha Watson Mainstream l i -7- + N \ 1 < y1 e l c 1{~ r j s r 1 t i~ 4 3 ~~.r r ~ rr 1 I 7i ~yr t p !S t .~7fiyS~( I~t1 ~r ~~V~ It xvr5 I'f t I ; r. t r~ y fIG f 3 'i ~t~I~~ 1 r it ' 1 r ~ - ~ I~ 5\ Y} ~i~ ~ 11 2 Ix-~ t{ ! rl 1j TPA] 5 5 S11 rr lr '':1 4 4 t Li~ 0 4 ay+r ~ a i N C S ,t1 l.r ~I I Y .'rill F r' 11 RABBI ISADORE GARSLK ,r I t Np ~ F~+ J A TRIBUTE TO RABBI ISADORE CARSEK IUII 1 tA~ f One of the highest tributes that can be paid to any man is, that he is loved and appreciated by Me co-wcrkere. This is the sentiment of the members of the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, Rabbi Garsek has served on this Commission since its Inception. He accepted willingly and served faithfully as Chairman of the Judicial Relations and Education Committees. lie was an outstanding Chairman for 1 the Commission in 1969-70. lie worked in love, wisdom, humility, and with courage and patience. His tireless and unselfish service may be summarized in "Sermons We See" by Edgar A. Guest. I'd rather age a sermon than hear one Any day, ` T'd rather one should walk with me I Than merely show the way. l The eys'n a better pupil and more will I ing than the ear; Y Fine counsel is confusing, but ex~ j ample's always clear; a And the best of all the preachers are The men who live their creeds, i For to see the good in action is what r Everybody needs. I can soon ].earn how to do it if you'll Let me see it done, I can watch your hands in action, but j i 7 Your tongue too fast may run, And the leG,tltres you deliver may be J Vary wise and true; j But T'd rather get my laeaon by observ- ing,what you do, For 'I may misunderstand /ou and the High advice you give, But there's no misundersiandi.ng how You act and bow you live, t ,j i is ~ 1 F ~Q j THE HUMAN RI:I,ATIONS COMMISSION HONORS A'AY OFFICER OF THE YEAR I.s t: tit <H i I I ~ I If yyy[[[[[[ j 1S rte i ~ Coo i , J Officer D. M. Wright, pictured above, wca highly recorrmended by his superior l officer, Captain B. M. Kennedy, as Offieer of the Year because of his out st4ading performance as Recruiter for the Fort Worth Police Department. Being a natural self-starter, with an intense desire to help bothp his department and his race, it is needleoa to say that he was always willing to go that one extra step to achieve his goals. The current Police Academy class reflects the effect of Officer Wrightta efforts I in recruitment since the class is more than 50 percent; minority persons which is a first for the police trainee classes, His devotion to the teak of minority recruitment has added greatly to the image of the Police Department within the minority eonaunities. He has truly earned this commendation. f .n i ti I I I HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION STAFF 1 Sf t { 7 r 1 i, ~ r r ~ r-. i I u 1 ~ Seated; Mr. Robert E. Starr Standing L to R Celeste Dorsey, June Goodwin, Gloria Thurman and Mason Rlce e r% , , 1 f PAST HUMAN R17LATIOMS COMMISSION MFMBFRS i Portia P. Bomnr Mr, and Mrs, Sol Brachman Rudy Camacho Jake Cardenas N.dward Castillo Rev, A. B. Chew JO(, B. Cunningham a., Cesar Deleon 7 i Harriet Griffin Rrnesto Guzman i A. I. Harris Rcland C, Hayes Grady Helm ? Pete T. 111nojosn Dale B. Hinson Marion T. dunes John T. Knempf Joe M. Marquez C, E. McCafferty Chris Miller. Huey Mitchell I lien Morrison Robert Meeks t Larry Meeker Phillip Morris N, T. Phillips Lynn Rosa i Richard Salinas Rev. J. F. Singleton ` Robert V, Starr Gloria Sifuentea James Timmons +_r Rev, F, Washington i Donald L, White Harold Valderas J r ' ,r :a t~ + i r i , ~10- WT~ l I 1 C7 ~ n n (n V C :3 = O Sill.~ i ~ V P•'1 bfx*1 ~ ~ Q ~ ~ D c~ ~ M D ~ y I ac .qc o a) i FORT WORTH HUMAN RLIATIONS COMMISSION COMMMITTEE y STRUCTURE AND MRMBFRSHIP OFFICES FOR 1973-1974 ja Walter Barbour, Chairperson David Chappell, Vice-Chairperson j Samuel Garcia, Vice-Chairperson Rev, C. S, Cartwright, Secretary FJtECUTIVX COMMITTEE Walter Barbour, David Chappell, Rev, C, S. Cartr,-ight, Rabbi I, Gareek, Byron Searcy, Maybeth Drayfus, Karen Simon, and Samuel Garcia. i 1'1 STANDING COMMITTEFS COMMUNICATIONS Maybeth Dreyfus, Chairperson , Stop-Six Reesie Collins, Chairperson, Walter Barbour, Charles Griffin it Region I John Orr Southside Y. C. Shambles, Chairperson, Dr, John Claypool, Karen Near Region It Simon, Marie Brooks Worth Heights Samuel Garcia, Chairperson, Rabbi I. Garsek, Jesse Herrera Far Southeide Region III 4# Como Soporq Hicks, Chairperson, James Bageby Rev. C, S. Region IV Cartwright t¢ E,* Northside-NW Lotaia Zapata, Chairperson, David Chappell, Willie Sears Region V f1` Diamond Hill Mary Lopez, Chairperson, Dr.. J. D, Phillips, Byron Searcy NE Region VI 1~! J Standing Committees (Continued) Page 2 4 PDUCAT'1011: Karen Simon, Chairperson, James Bagaby, John Orr, Richard Hill, Roby Cary, Willie Sears, Harriet Griffin, Hubert Strom, Dr. Paul Geisel, Margaret Stone, Bettve Padgett EMPLOYMP.NT: r~ Rev. John Claypool, Chairperson, Rev. C. S. Cartwright Charles Griffin, Reese Collins, James Tarrell, J. D. Phillips, Jesse Herrera, Louis Zapate, John Kaempf, Irma r f,s Johnson, L. L, Mayes, Louis Johnson 1 HOUSTNG: Byron Searcy, Chairperson, Ron Norman, Samuel Garcia, ti Peg Knapp, Tena Sebesta, Malcolm Street, Barbara Nai9h, ~e Tom Duncan, Elray Howard, Jim Williams, Earlene Miles, Pete Varrell, Marie Brooks JUDTCTAL RET,ATIONS: Rabbi Tandore Garsek, Chairperson, Y, C. Shnmblee, Sopora i' Hicks,,Lonnall Cooper, L. Clifford Davis, Arthur McKnight, is Ollie Reed, Tim Curry, David Chappell, Marv Lopez t,a SPECIAL COMMITTEPS 1N FVALUATION COMMITT9, Maybath Dreyfus, Chairperson, Mrs. Walter Barbour, Rev. C. S. 1k Cartwright, Mr. James Bagaby Mr. Samuel Garcia 11 BUDGAT COMMITTFPi Rabbi IandorA Gdreek, Chairperson, Y. C, Shamblee, Karen Simon 9? ANNUAL DINNER COMMITTED Byron Searcy, Bettye Padgett, John Orr, Marie Brooks, Karen + 4f Simon, Louis Zspatd, Mary Nou Lopez y,.T NOMINATING COMMITTEEt „k David Chappell, Chairperson, Jesse Herrera, Reese Collins 1r AD HOC COMMITTEE ~k AFVTRMATIVF ACTIONr Louis Zapata, Rev. C. 9, Cartwright, Karen Simon, Robert Starr, er !e D 1 r -13~ p:~ ~ 16•IL.P Kd. ~ i COMM NIT RE xIONAL ..MAR ~n~pn~. Uld ' I?ICIY.c __q9 ..~''nrPNtJ 'NIIWI.111. P c MWNt 000 i. 670 ! ~I C R 11 K r 1 'I, LAK1 O,f / I}~IIII~iIf1f11tIt 1 ' a~ ~'llw+ u,,~,' ilI1lllllflllfi ~ Glanut._ .Plaatiaa. 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A U11 £1917 pall NO, x-67•u w ~I4~- r+ -i w SELECTION OF COMITTEE MaMF.RSHIPS The Cocmrrission'a work has been traditionally structured through standing Committee's on Education, Employment, Housing and Judicial Relations,' Additional ad hoc or task force cononittees are occasionally instituted to work on issues outside the topical range of the standing committees. The four basic committees are composed of three or four. Commission members, and are supplemented with several non-Commission associates. In both cases the members are appointed or recruited on the basis of interest, expertise or experience in the issue area. COMMISSION PLANNING PROCESS j For the last two years the Commission has used a planning and evaluation cycle for developing its program goals and objectives, and assessing its achievements, Planning workshops have been held in October of each year. The participants then discuss the general framework of the Commission's role in the community, review general community problems having human relations aspects, and then develop u set of priority objectives which might be addressed through the structure of the standing committees. The chosen objectives then become the framework for the Commission'a work program for ` the coining year. COHNISSION EVALUATION PROCESS The Chairman of the Commmission appointed a Planning and Evaluation Committee which has, over the last feu months, assisted the standing committees in reviewing their work over the last year. In addition to a survey of Commission' members and various community representativau regarding the role and methods of the Commission, eaeh standing committee developed its own self evaluation statement. From these processes, the committees have distilled the following reports for inclusion in this Annual Report, Each report reflects the unique style and concerns of the various committees. j I i, ty -15- t, . I ~b i EDUCATION COMMLTTEF. KARMN SI1,10Ni CIIAIRVEMN The Education Committee is responsible for those areas of common interest including, but not limited to equal education opportunities, vocational t,4 training, improved communications between educational ins ti.tutions Ind minority groups, ,u.' improved communications between youth and adults. OBJECTIV1;St 1, To review and recommend the study of the Summary h" Report of the Citizen's Commission on Services F=, and Facilities for Children in Tarrant County. r~r 2. To review for reconmiend3tions, the Civil Rights k Conmtiesion Study on Discrimination Again:-1 Me xi e nn° Ame ri. cans. f, ACHIEVEMFNTS In June of 1973, the Commissioner's Court of Tnrrant Coun~y appointed a citizen's Comnission to study Services and Facilities for Children in Need in Tarrant County, The pUr.1)o3e of the Commission was to study the services available for children in our community. The goal was to coordinate a system which would ensure the most effective and efficient use of public and private resources for children ' in need **t7)ildren comprise " segment of our society who sire unable: to speak for themselves and who are dependent upon adUIt9 for the opportunity "to equally share in the common benefits of soctety," 1 I The Commission commends the Tarrant County Child Welfare Board, the Commiaeioneir's Court, and the Citizen's Conmtiasi,on to study Services and Facilities for Children in need in Tarrant County for authorizing and carrying out the study and its I j publication. Not only the Education Committee, but the entire Commission to ready to be of assistance to these services who have given of themselves to nerve the future leaders of our community, The Rducstion Committee urges the implementation of the basic concepts of the report at the earliest possible time, I~ The Education Committee reviewed the Civil Rights CommiAsion's Study on Mexican- American's education in the Southwest, and found that our schools are not meetinS the second language problem adequatt,ly, However, constructive rtfforta are being made to rectify the inequities in education to;, the Mexican-American students, i+ The three major neodo are: 1) A good bilingii- program 2)` Phglish as a- second language, and 3) Remedial Reading. **Regulations & Rules of Procedures of the Fort Worth I{uman Relations Commission lr Article IT hu -if,- ~a P'S} eat. i r r Educational Committee (continued) Page 2 Other areas that need improvement incli,de! 1) recruiting more Mexican- American teachers for this area and 2) providing Mexican-Amorican teachers with more piomitional opportunities, It appears that Mexican-Americans are hesitant to locate in Fort Worth because of suspected racial intolerance, The Education Committee feels that the Mexican-American Commission members should investigate in their respective communities to ,ace what needs are not being met to cope with the dual role that has been forced upon them, and to coordinate their findings so that positive innovations can be made to resolve this duality. This Committee met on s regular basis to cunsider the requests and demands which have been related to be),:o private and public education. The sub-committee members have not on a consistent basis in confer.an^_3 to attempt to resolve justi- fiable complaints. ANTICIPATED FUTURE_ DIRFCTIONS; The Committee has made plans to consult with Tarrant County Junior College about the feasibility of working with them on their Community Learning Center, The rapid changes that are taking place in our total A' ommmity has made it neces- sary that the Committee redefine structure and purpose to be a more viable instrument within the community, The Committee also plnns to extend its efforts through cbnaultatione with the Fort Worth Independent S:hool District about the possibility of working 'i,n 44 cooperation with Sehool Counselors on job opportunities and studying the -profec- tions of future opportunttie" with business firms in the area who are also taking affirmative measures to creato awareness of the needs of the labor market. V l r p. i ..lq- -I k f i r.MPT.OYMM COMMITTEE DR. JOHN CTAYPOOL CHAIRPERSON i The Employment Committee iu primarily responsible for those areas of Commission interest including, but not limited to adult vocational training and testing, employment, communications and job availability, f" and shall, subject to the Commission's approval, initiate such action as deemed appropriate, Y GOADS 1. Monitor progr(sag and status of Complaints reiating to the Fre.ployment Ordinance. 2, Conduct more Employment Workshops to benefit staff and Commission members. 3. Continue to c,onitor the City's work force as it attempts to reach the goal of, 25% of the work force as requested by the City Council in August 1971. Due to radio and television spot announcements concerning the work of the Commission, there has been a marked increase in the number of requests for a Information and assistance received by the human Retations Commission and staff. ACHTEVEMF,N'CS The Employment Committee has emphasized the need for a Director, of Equal Employment opportunity for the past several months, The Committee has felt that the: director would be an tnvnluable asset in actively pursuing the i ' efforts of meeting the City Council's request of 1471, that 25% of the city's work force bF composed of minority members, t4e are happy to say that effective August 5, 1474, Mr, 'Croy Coleman, a Personnel A&Anistrat:or in the City of Fort Worth Personnel Department, was appointed to serve as Acting Director of rgaal Employment Opportunity. -i This Committee assisted the Neighborhood Action Tnc., in successfully bring- ing to Fort Worth the Occupational Induetralized Center of America, This skill center wil.1 operate with private, public and federal monies, and will. train men and women for gainful employment The Employment Committee attended and conducted several workshops and conferences during this past year sponsored by the Commission in coopera- tion with the EHOC. f~ 1 AF~ i Employment Committee Achievements (Continued) Page 2 f W' Even though the Co,,=Isalon does not administer the City's Fair Employment Ordinance, most affected citizeris of Fort Worth are not aware of this fact. Therefore, our staff receives all complaints and some investigation is required before it can be established whether the complaint is valid and can be processed under the present Fmployment Ordinance or referred to the EEOC or to other agencies having jurisdiction, To refer to other agencies is a major task to be performed by staff who must be kniwledge- able of the other agencies and their roles. The Fmployment Committee has been extremely active this year in assisting the staff in investigating complaints. A total of 159 complaints were formally received from citizens regards.ng employment, Most of these complaints were alleging discrimination in hiring, promotions and termina- tions; twenty were referred to FLOC, and twenty-one of these were against business firma doing business with theCity of Fort Worth, These com- plaints were referred to the office of the City Manager whose office administers the City's Fair Employment Ordinance. i All of the other employment complaints are handled by the Commission, by the staff and the employment committee members, Each complaint is in- vestigated and is attempted without the benof.it of any legal authority. Wo were successful in resolving 53, or 33%, of the complaintg to the ' satisfaction of all parties. Others, charges were not established and in others, the re-pondent refused to negotiate because they determined that we had no legal authority to investigate employment complaints, The Committee recognizes that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has the authority to investigate charges against most business firms and l also Aware of the tremendous backlog of complaints the district in Dallas + I has, which covers this area. It to for this reason that the Employment. Committee has seriously consider- ed requesting an appropriate ordinance by the City of Fort Worth, which we feel will enable us to be more effective. FUTURE DIRECTIONS: r 1. The assignment of members to the Employment Committed according to interest and availability. 2. The training of Committee Members in the process of investigation and conciliation of complaints. I,t f {T S Employment Committee Fututn Directions (Continued) 1 f,.. Page 3 p", 1 1i J To attempt to secure funds from other sources to enlarge the staff to handle the load of complaints. P 51 To encourage the City Council to broaden the Fair Employment Ordinance to cover all business firms in the City of Fort Worth. {iw fy i I i I 1,J -20- 1 1, I~ I I ' A 1^ HOUSING COMMITTU i' BYRON SH RCY,. CViAIRPRRSON ~I The"Housing Committee shall be primarily responsible for those areas of '.1( Commission interest including, but not limited to safe, sati,itary and adequate housing as well as equal access to housing for all groupe; and shall, subject to the Commiasion'a approval, initiate such action as deemed appropriate, GOALS: 1. Develop a loan i.demnification model which will. provide improvement. r s=+ loans to individuals occupying sub-standard living units, and seek support of the community and financial institutions for its imple- mentation, 2. Develop guidelines and proceduras for processing housing dis- I' erimination complaints with the assistance of the, City Managerts Office and the City Attorney. l 3. Develop educational materials, programs, etc., that promote intent of Section 014, of the City's Fair Housing Ordinance. i~ 4. Monitor progress and status of complaints relating to the Housing Ordinance, as well as, progress relating to the new components in the NIP Department, it Id 5, Provide support to the HRC Director and staff on housing problems and programs that evolve during, the year. T ACHIEVYMENTS The (lousing Committee can take credit for the Loan Indemnification Fund concept ~k becoming a reality, and worked closely with CAA and TEDA which sponsored it, tit This concept is generally to draw the mainstream of private businass into lower income property needs in the community, and induce them to become involved in 13 upgrading sub-standard housing, The program is initially funded for $75,000, t.a which shall be utilized as loans to persons needing repairs of sub-standard items on their homes. Funding sources will be expanded with program growth and demand. This program include,l several community resources, The Neighborhood Improvement Department of the City surveys the properties to identify the code violations, and the NAI Credit Uaion processes the loan applications, The Catholic Charitiae provides the social and economic counseling where required. Representatives of 1 participating financial institutions and the Housing Committee serve on the loan committee, With regard to this program, the Fort Worth Housing 'Trust And its program concept for dealing with deteriorated houses has been approved as an I.,r official Bi-Centennial project, and will be included as a part of the celebration in Fort Worth for this occasion, I L., 4. I I J Housing Committee Achievements (Continued) Page 2 Leo I The Housing Committee did develop these guidelines avid procedures for process- ing housing discrimination complaints, and has worked with staff in bringing about the practical implementation. Since the ordinance is new, the Committee will continue to learn from the experience of the past year, and better adapt procedures for the most efficient and effective manner for processing these complaints. ` Limited progress was made toward development of educational materials, programs, etc., pertinent to the Fair Housing Ordinance. However, media exposure via radio and television has obviously been successful in developing greater j community awareness, as is evidenced by the increase in. the number of complaints and general activity of the Commission staff. This Committee has been kept well informed by staff with regard to housing complaints and their status. Many of the Committee members were involved through- out, in the actual investigation and conciliation of complaints, and this process j will, hopefully, be accelerated with continued effectiveness in the future. The ffectivenuss of volunteer committee memberte in this area is, to a great extent, dependent upon strong staff direction and assistance; and future `staffIng' needs of the Commission need to be evaluated with this in mind. The NIP Department Housing Counselor and Relocation Assistance Counselor, has ~ furnished to the Committee statistical reports regarding the new components in this department on a quarterly basis. Thin has provided some insight for i Committee members to better understand what is, or what is not, being accom- plished. The participation and involvment of the Committee was excellent. Attendance at Committee meetilugs, workshops, and response to staff where assistance was ' needed, has al.ao been outstanding. This level of commitment and interest flag provided a strong, base for involvement in other, housing program needs and will provide the necessary impetus for future Committee activities. ~ FUTURN DIRECTIONS: 1. The Committee will continue to monitor the progressof the Fort Worth Housing Truott to see that it grows into is viable program. 2. The Committee will continue to improve all programs initiated this year, and establish new emphao1g; on developing educational materia;ts i. for the City's Fair. Housing Ordinances. -22- i. I~ (1 r,y Housing Committee Future Direetiosls (Coll tlnued page 3 } 3. Tndividual. task assignments w'.ll be developed so chat each Committee member feels a greater sense of involvement, 44 Emphasis will be placed ou training co.wmittee members for conciliation and investigation skills in order to provide rapport to staff for processing housing discrimination complaints. Y' 1 E - a j , i I I JUDICIAL RELATIONS CO MITTEE RABBI ISADORE GARSEX, C11AIRPERSON Y ~ I The Judicial Relations Committee, is primarily responsible for those areas j of Cormniasion interest including, but not limited to civil aiid criminal admini.etrative end judicial procedures, law enforcement, deliquency and rehabilitation, and shall, subject to the Commission's approval, initiate such action as deemed appropriate, j.,. GOAL5 1, To asciat the Police Department in implementing an Anti-Crime ,rye. Awareness program, or any other crime prevention program, j 2. To deal with any problems of discrimination relatinA to any arm of our judicial system. 3. To assist in investigating complaints of discrimination relating to public Accommodations in the City of Fort Worth j as provided by the Public Accommodations Ordinance, j AREAS OF INVOLV17MENTt j A federal grant was received by the police Department for "Neighborhood Crime Prevention Teams". The philosophy of this program is based on firnto the } philosophy that a police agency can only be effective if the citizens in a comlaunity or neighborhood recognize that the crime problem can and will affect them Personally and that they are the first and foremost element of their own defense. Second, that criminality, like poverty, unemployment) and alums is a community problem and not a problem for the police alone. Finally, the police must Cake an active role in developing, fostering, end enhancing the Community's belief that If they, the citizens) cooperate, 1 assist, and support the police, that the police exist only for and will protect the rights of all citizens to live in pence, The Judicial Relations Committee also discussed with the Police Department' its possible involvement with "Operation Pink" in helping to prevent some of the crime in the Fort Worth area. "Operation Pink" pamphlets containing identification information, window stickers and personal inventory list, received wide distribution throughout all communities. ; I I fps ..24- ;I I f f I I j Pn 1 Judicial Relationa Committee Areas of Involvement (Continued) Page 2 I' The Judicial Relations Committee worked as a referral agency in specific police complaints, by referring them to the newly constructed Community Affairs Committee and followed up on the results of investigations of complaints. The Judicial Rotations Coaaai.ttee, based on general complaints, concerned itself with a study Prom a preventative point of view, on the following listed areas. 1. Court of No Record, 2. Prostitution and the Health Laws. 3. Police harassment in bars, concerning proof of age, 4. We have obaexved with great interest the efforts of the Police Department in the recruitment of more minorities to serve in the Police Department, FUTURE DIMCTIONS I The Judicial Committee will recommit and rededicate ourselves to the game goals as last year, We will strive for a closer relationship between other Standing Committees, in a give and take of ideas and for a follow-tip on the status of different cases referred to them. The Committee shr,ll continue to be involved in any and all anti-crime awareness programs, and to continue to improve Police and Community relations with emphasis on minority groups. i L.. •25- `w I R~ t P~ P- COMM1JNrCATIONS CO IAIITTEF y MAYBETH DREYFUS, CHATAFF.RSON Vie Communicatiotts Committee is composed of a chairman and six sub-committees which include all of the members of the Human Relations Commission, Each sub- committee is assigned to a specific geographic: region of the City of Fort Worth, (Set) Community Regional Map.) Each sub-committee has the responsibility of establishing and maintaining communications in its region for the purposes of receiving complaints, suggestions and information in relation to areas of concern; and maintaining liaison with the Commission and its committees in relation to action matters, which are within the purview of the Commission's purposes. Other responsibilities of the Communications Committee are to dis- seminate information about and enlist. support of the Co+mtlsslon's activities, and to monitor and inquire into the effectiveness of the activities, and its commit tees. i At: the planning session of the, Commission held in October, 1973, the need for wider disemination of information about the Commission and its activities was stressed. Many people needing the services offered by the Commission trs unaware that such help is available, and citizens in general are not well informed informed of our purposes, GOALSt 1, Develop ways of becoming more aware of problems in the minority commauni ty. 2. To improve communication between the citizens, the Commission and the total City Government making them more aware of services offered by the Commission. COMMUNITY MEETINGS ,i Sub`-committees and staff of the Commission, joining with staff of the City'li Human Resources Division, met with citizens in the different regions for the I purposea of giving information, recovi.ng complaints, and clarifying city and community services. Alany of these tmcetings were held iii conjunction with already furmed and active neighborhood groups, Thes,n meetings were followed by appropriate action by staff' and Commission member's, Some problem,; have been solved, and many still remain, The Commission is active in an ongoing way through such meetings and through the 'iiasion furnished by community leaders who are also members of the Commission, PUBLIC SERVICF ANNOi)tLG,tiI:NTS AND PROCWIRIS This year we are reaching many people through public service announcements by the members and staff of the Commission on television and radio, Some of these are also in Spanish. We have had several thirty minute programs on radio and television which were prsd,.i,:ad to acquaint the public with tho Commission, We wish to exprean nur ipprcrciation to the stations who are giving us this exposure and whu are, t.hucc.by, doing n valuable public service to many persons iw H I f{ i j Coiwiunications Committee Public Service Announcements r and Programa (Continued) Page 2 who need and now know that the Commission is a vehicle available to them when needed, 1 1 IHgW RELATIONS TRATNING In order to try to find ways of increasing communications and understanding 1 between citizens and groups the Commission purchased a Human Relations training program, the Parent Action Laboratoor, published by the Thiacol Company, and sponsored o pilot workshop in collaboration, with the Eastern Hills High School P,T,A, Our evaluation concludea that "The Parent Action Laboratory" is a r` useful means of fostering mutual understanding and 1,mproveme11t in human relations b(itween individuals and hopefully between groups of people, The Commission . makes the "Parent Action Laboratory" available to community groups and seek sponsors for more workshops. 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N 1 !YJ M 1Q r, fS fam I i j COMPARAMf, BUDGF;TS FOR 1971-75 I h~l my W1 TMa is the third consecutive year the City of Fort Worth has assumed full financial responsibility for the HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. ~ H[FMAV 'tEI,ATIONS CUMMX5SIUN I 3 REQUESTED i 1971-72 1972.73 197374 1974-75 Personal Sert;t+,es $259494 $27,248 $37,329 $570180 Supplies 690 19390 1,325 19685 Contractural tRrvices 51072 49692 41962 100229 Capital Outlay 50 50 _ -a- Totals $31,306 $33,380 $45,616 $69,094 F I EEA ?mployees Estimated (4) $30,761r $74,380 I The requested budget included salaries for two additional employees. Due to the increase of awareneoa of the Human Relations Commission Department by the Citizens of Fort Worth, requests for information and assistance more than doubled. Consequently, it was felt that the in 3 crease in work load created the necessity for additional permanent employees to handle this work load, The EmergAncy Employment employees are on a temporary basiA-and in order to pe•,form effectively, requests were made for these additional employees, i -30- W 'W . T !I a ,t } ~rtyy tl~Al l,l •~I IE 1\1 1 1 !9 j•S i F I L 1 i 2