City of Mentor Analysis of Impediments Survey

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* 1. Do you feel that there are high levels of segregation within the City of Mentor?

Yes

If so, identify the racial/ethnic groups within our community that experience the highest levels of segregation?

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* 2. Has segregation within our community changed over time (since 1990)?

Yes

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* 3. Do you feel that any of the following factors contribute, create or maintain segregation? Check any that apply

Government policy, laws, ordinances

Community Opposition

Displacement of residents due to the economy

Lack of private investments

Location and type of affordable housing

Occupancy codes and restrictions

Private discrimination or community opposition

Discriminatory Lending practices

Other

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* 4. Do you feel that there are any differences in access to proficient schools based on race/ethnicity, national origin, and family status?

Yes

If checked yes, please explain why

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* 5. Do you feel that school-related policies, such as enrollment, busing or pay to play affect a student’s ability to attend a proficient school?

Yes

If checked yes, please explain

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* 6. Is there a specific protected class that is the least successful at accessing proficient schools?

Disability

Race

Ethnicity

Sex (male or female)

Familial Status

Religion

Military Status

I believe that all protected classes are treated equally

If you selected a choice, please explain why

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* 7. In the City of Mentor are there any differences in access to jobs and labor markets for individuals of a specific protected class? If so, check any protected class in which you feel this applied:

Disability

Race

Ethnicity

Religion

Familial Status

Sex- Male or Femals

Military Status

If you selected any of the above please explain.

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* 8. Do you feel that a person’s place of residence affects their ability to obtain a job?

Yes

If you selected yes, please explain.

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* 9. What protected classes do you feel have the least success in accessing employment?

Race

Ethnicity

Religion

Familial Status

Disability

Sex-Male or Female

Military Status

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* 10. Do you feel that there are any differences in access to transportation? If so, in what factor is it applied?

Place of Residence

Cost

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Do you feel as though any of the following protected classes are prone or most affected by poverty within the City of Mentor

Race

Ethnicity

Religion

Familial Status

Disability

Sex (Male or Female)

Military Status

None

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* 12. Is there an adequate supply of affordable housing in Mentor for persons with disabilities?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Is there an adequate supply and easy access to supportive services for persons with disabilities living in Mentor?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Do individuals with disabilities face any of the following barriers within the City of Mentor? Check any and all that apply:

Access to proficient schools for persons with disabilities

Access to publicly supported housing for persons with disabilities

Access to transportation for persons with disabilities

Inaccessible government facilities or services

Inaccessible sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, or other infrastructure

Lack of affordable in-home or community based supportive services

Lack of affordable, accessible housing in range of unit sizes

Lack of affordable integrated housing for individuals who need supportive services

Land use and zoning laws

Lending discrimination

Location of accessible housing

Occupancy codes and restrictions

Regulatory barriers to providing housing and supportive services for persons with disabilities

State or local laws, policies, or practices that discourage individuals with disabilities from being placed in or living in apartments, family homes, and other integrated settings

If checked any of the above factors, please explain.

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* 15. Is there limited access for families with children to find suitable housing?

Yes

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* 16. Do you feel as though any of the following factors create, contribute, maintain or increase the severity of differences in access to opportunity within the City of Mentor? Check any and all that apply:

Access to financial services (banks, loans)

The availability, type, frequency and reliability of public transportation

Lack of public investments in specific neighborhoods, including services or amenities

Lack of regional cooperation

Land use and zoning laws

Lending Discrimination

Location of employers/employment

Location of environmental health hazards

Location of proficient schools and school assignment policies

Location and type of affordable housing

Occupancy codes and restrictions

Private discrimination

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Check any of the factors in which you feel significantly contribute , perpetuate, or increase the severity of unequal housing:

The availability of affordable units in range of sizes

Displacement of residents due to economic pressures

Lack of community revitalization strategies

Lack of private investments in specific neighborhoods

Lack of public investments in specific neighborhoods

Lack of regional cooperation

Land use and zoning laws

Lending discrimination

Other

If checked any of the above, please elaborate.

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* 18. Do you feel that the City of Mentor has an adequate supply of affordable housing such as income based housing, such as project based housing, section 8, and low income tax credit housing properties?

Yes

If checked no, where is the need for additional income based housing?

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* 19. Can you identify any local or regional fair housing agencies that provide fair housing information, outreach and enforcement within the City of Mentor?

Yes

If checked yes, please list agencies.

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* 20. Do you feel as though there needs to be additional fair housing enforcement within the City of Mentor?

Yes

If checked yes, what enforcement is needed?

City of Mentor Analysis of Impediments Survey

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* 1. Do you feel that there are high levels of segregation within the City of Mentor?

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* 2. Has segregation within our community changed over time (since 1990)?

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* 3. Do you feel that any of the following factors contribute, create or maintain segregation? Check any that apply

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* 4. Do you feel that there are any differences in access to proficient schools based on race/ethnicity, national origin, and family status?

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* 5. Do you feel that school-related policies, such as enrollment, busing or pay to play affect a student’s ability to attend a proficient school?

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* 6. Is there a specific protected class that is the least successful at accessing proficient schools?

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* 7. In the City of Mentor are there any differences in access to jobs and labor markets for individuals of a specific protected class? If so, check any protected class in which you feel this applied:

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* 8. Do you feel that a person’s place of residence affects their ability to obtain a job?

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* 9. What protected classes do you feel have the least success in accessing employment?

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* 10. Do you feel that there are any differences in access to transportation? If so, in what factor is it applied?

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* 11. Do you feel as though any of the following protected classes are prone or most affected by poverty within the City of Mentor

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* 12. Is there an adequate supply of affordable housing in Mentor for persons with disabilities?

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* 13. Is there an adequate supply and easy access to supportive services for persons with disabilities living in Mentor?

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* 14. Do individuals with disabilities face any of the following barriers within the City of Mentor? Check any and all that apply:

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* 15. Is there limited access for families with children to find suitable housing?

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* 16. Do you feel as though any of the following factors create, contribute, maintain or increase the severity of differences in access to opportunity within the City of Mentor? Check any and all that apply:

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* 17. Check any of the factors in which you feel significantly contribute , perpetuate, or increase the severity of unequal housing:

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* 18. Do you feel that the City of Mentor has an adequate supply of affordable housing such as income based housing, such as project based housing, section 8, and low income tax credit housing properties?

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* 19. Can you identify any local or regional fair housing agencies that provide fair housing information, outreach and enforcement within the City of Mentor?

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* 20. Do you feel as though there needs to be additional fair housing enforcement within the City of Mentor?

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* 21. List any significant fair housing issues within the City of Mentor in which you feel need to be addressed:

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* 22. Any additional comments, concerns and suggestions are greatly appreciated: