The Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul (“SPPA”) complies with federal civil rights laws and is committed to providing its programs and services without discrimination in accordance with:

  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (including language).
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability.
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities.
  • Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age.
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation 6 C.F.R. Part 19, which prohibits discrimination based on religion in social service programs.

It is against the law for SPPA to retaliate against anyone who takes action to oppose discrimination, files a grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance in accordance with the above authorities.

File a Complaint

If you think that SPPA has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way based on race, color, national origin (including language), disability, sex, age, or religion, you can file a complaint in person or by mail: Director of Business Administration, 400 Wabasha Street N, Suite 240, Saint Paul, MN 55102.

Click the link here to see the Discrimination Complaints Process page.

You may file a complaint directly through us here:

File a Complaint

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL):

Email: [email protected] (fastest method to submit your complaint)
Fax: 202-401-4708
U.S. Mail:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Compliance Branch, Mail Stop #0190
2707 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SE
Washington, D.C. 20528

Information and Services for Person with Disabilities and Persons with Limited English Proficiency

  • SPPA will provide free aids and services such as qualified sign language interpreters and written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, etc.) to communicate effectively with persons with disabilities.
  • SPPA will provide free language services, such as qualified foreign language interpreters and information written in other languages, to ensure meaningful access to programs and activities for persons with limited English Proficiency.

If you need these services, please contact:
Director of Business Administration
400 Wabasha Street N, Suite 240
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Policy Updates

This Policy was last reviewed and updated March 31, 2025, and will be reviewed annually and updated as needed.