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RESOLUTION NO. 7583
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA ADOPTING POLICIES INDICATING THE
STEPS THAT WILL BE TAKEN, CONSISTENT WITH
OTHER GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CDBG
PROGRAM, TO MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT OF PERSONS
FROM THEIR HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS AND TO
MITIGATE THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF ANY SUCH
DISPLACEMENT ON LOW- AND MODERATE -INCOME
PERSONS
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa has approved a Tenth Year CDBG Program; and
WHEREAS, current federal regulations require the City to develop, adopt, and make
public a statement of local policy indicating the steps to be taken, consistent with other
goals of the CDBG Program, to minimize displacement of persons from their homes and
neighborhoods and to mitigate the adverse effects of any such displacement on low- and
moderate -income persons.
WHEREAS, the City has developed a policy for addressing potential displacement of
residences and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Azusa as
follows:
Section 1: The City Council hereby adopts the Displacement and Relocation
Assistance Policy for the Community Development Block Grant Program attached hereto as
"Exhibit All.
Section 2: CDBG staff are hereby directed to make this policy available to the public,
and in particular, to those persons or businesses being displaced.
Section 3: The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this Bhday of October , 1984.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof, held on they day of October, 1984,
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: N
In the implementation of its CDBG Program, the City of Azusa makes every effort to
minimize displacement of residences and businesses by acquiring vacant land and/or
structures. In the event displacement is unavoidable, and determined to be necessary and
appropriate to carry out community development activities, the City will comply with the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform
Act). This policy also establishes benefits to be provided to displacees not covered under
the Uniform Act.
Applicability
This Displacement Policy applies to individuals, families, businesses, non-profit
organizations and farm operations permanently displaced, as a result of CDBG-assisted
activities. Such activities may include acquisition, demolition, substantial rehabilitation, or
code enforcement (for residential displacement only). Relocation benefits will be provided
when activities carried out by the City of Azusa or any other public or private sub -recipient
of CDBG funds result in permanent and involuntary displacement.
Notification
Displacees shall receive ample written notice of the types and amounts of relocation
assistance for which they may be eligible. The notice shall also indicate the basic conditions
of eligibility and the procedures for obtaining payments.
Relocation Assistance
In the event that displacement occurs, the City will meet its relocation responsibilities
through the use of its staff and consultants, supplemented by assistance from local realtors,
social agencies, and civic organizations. Relocation assistance shall be made available to all
displaced households in accordance with provisions of the non-discrimination and equal
opportunity requirements of Federal Fair Housing Laws.
It is -the City's objective that all displaced homeowners and tenants be relocated with a
minimum of hardship in accommodations which are decent, safe, sanitary, and suitable to
their individual needs; located in areas not less desirable than their current location in
regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities; and reasonably accessible to
their places of employment; and priced within their financial means.
The CIty anticipates few relocations, and will handle those which result from
implementation of this program in an individual, ease -by -case manner. Services provided to
eligible displacees shall include, but not be limited to:
- Providing information on project' activities, rights, benefits, and
options open to them. Families will be advised of their individual
rights under the Federal Fair Housing Laws and provided with fact
sheets on Equal Housing opportunities.
- Maintaining liaison between displacees and agencies or firms with
resources to assist them.
- Locating, inspection, and evaluating accommodations for displacees.
Residential owners and tenants will be provided with information on
minimum housing quality standards under the Section 8 Existing
Program, guidelines on inspecting units in meeting these standards,
occupancy standards and Fair Market Rent limitations.
- Assisting displacees in obtaining financing.
- Assisting displacees in securing priority consideration for Section 8,
public housing, or other housing assistance programs.
- Making referrals to appropriate social, community, and welfare
agencies.
- Assisting eligible displacees to prepare claims for all relocation
assistance payments to which they may be entitled.
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Keeping records, maintaining files, and coordinating all relocation
activities.
Providing displacees with written) notice of this policy, the types of
services available to them,and the amount of relocation assistance
benefits for which they may be eligible. Payments will be those
established by State and Federal guidelines. The current benefits are
cited below under Relocation Compensation.
City staff and consultants will be available to answer questions and provide information, and
by their early involvement see that relocation proceeds with a minimum of hardship.
Relocation Compensation for Displaced Households
Under present law, the following relocation benefits may be available to homeowners and
residential tenants displaced from their neighborhoods:
Residential Owner Occupants:
1) Replacement housing payment, not to exceed $15,000.
2) Compensation for moving expenses - a maximum of $500 or actual
expenses, whichever is less.
Displacees must have owned and occupied residences for 180 days prior to involuntary
displacement.
Residential Tenants:
1) A maximum of $4,000 over a 4 -year period or rental differential
subsidy over a 4 -year period, whichever is less.
In lieu of this payment, relocation benefits may include downpayment
assistance on a dollar -for -dollar matching basis. The City's contribu-
tion may not exceed $4,000.
2) Compensation for moving expenses - a maximum of $500
or actual expenses, whichever is less.
Displacees must have occupied residences for 90 days prior to involuntary
displacement.
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Relocation Compensation for
Under present law, the following relocation benefits may be available to displaced
businesses:
Business Owner Occupants:
1) Compensation for actual moving expenses - no maximum.
2) Compensation for loss of goodwill, determined by a fair market
value appraisal.
3) Other compensation, necessary and appropriate for the owner
to relocate to a comparable building.
Business Tenants:
1) Compensation for actual moving expenses - no maximum.
2) Compensation for loss of goodwill, determined by a fair market
value appraisal.
3) Other compensation, necessary and appropriate for the occupant
to relocate to a comparable building.
Other Assistance r
Assistance in locating comparable replacement accommodations is provided to all
displacees. Temporary displacees may be eligible for relocation benefits; determination will
be made on a case-by-case basis.
Information
Additional information may be obtained by calling the City of Azusa at (818) 334-5125.
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