What is Title VI?

Title VI is a statute provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI requires that "No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." [42 U.S.C. §2000d]

How does the Public Works Department ensure compliance with Title VI?

As a recipient of federal aid, the Cathedral City Public Works Department is required to prepare and implement a program to clarify roles, responsibilities, and procedures to ensure compliance with Title VI and related statutes. The Public Works Department Title VI Implementation Plan describes elements of the Cathedral City Public Works Title VI Program and provides the policy direction necessary to ensure compliance with Title VI.

The Public Works Department is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination by any programs and activities. No person shall be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by the City of Cathedral City Public Works Department, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by State or Federal law.

Your Rights Against Discrimination

Any person who believes they were subjected to discrimination by Cathedral City's Public Works programs or activities because of their race, color, or national origin may file a written Title VI complaint with the Public Works Title VI Coordinator within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act(s). Complaints should be signed and submitted in writing. Any person requiring a reasonable accommodation may contact the Title VI Coordinator to obtain assistance in filing a complaint. Title VI complaints will be processed according to the Title VI Complaint Procedures. Complaint forms are linked under Title VI Resources below, or a copy can be obtained from the Public Works Department at City Hall.

Title VI Program Coordinator

For more information regarding the Public Works Title VI program, or to request accommodations in filing a complaint, please contact the Program Coordinator. 

John A Corella

jcorella@cathedralcity.gov

(760)770-0327

Title VI Resources

• Public Works Title VI Implementation Plan
• Public Works Title VI Accomplishment and Goals Report
• Title VI Notice to Public Poster (English)
• Title VI Notice to the Public (Spanish)
• Title VI Complaint Procedures (English)
• Title VI Complaint Procedures (Spanish)
• Title VI Complaint Form (English)
• Title VI Complaint Form (Spanish)