Consistent with the goals and objectives of activities assisted under the act, the City of Medford will take the following steps to minimize the direct and indirect displacement of persons from their homes
(A) Coordinate code enforcement with rehabilitation and housing assistance programs.
(B) Evaluate housing codes and rehabilitation standards in reinvestment areas to prevent undue financial burden on established owners and tenants.
(C) Stage rehabilitation of apartment units to allow tenants to remain in the building/complex during and after the rehabilitation, working with empty units first.
(D) Arrange for facilities to house persons who must be relocated temporarily during rehabilitation.
(E) Adopt policies to identify and mitigate displacement resulting from intensive public investment in neighborhoods.
(F) Adopt policies which provide reasonable protections for tenants faced with conversion to a condominium or cooperative.
(G) Adopt tax assessment policies, such as deferred tax payment plans, to reduce impact of increasing property tax assessments on lower income owner-occupants or tenants in revitalizing areas.
(H) Establish counseling centers to provide homeowners and tenants with information on assistance available to help them remain in their neighborhood in the face of revitalization pressures.
(I) Where feasible, give priority to rehabilitation of housing, as opposed to demolition, to avoid displacement.
(J) If feasible, demolish or convert only dwelling units that are not occupied or vacant occupiable dwelling units (especially those units which are “lower-income dwelling units” as defined in 23 CFR 42.305).
(K) Target only those properties deemed essential to the need or success of the project.
(L) Additional action that will be taken to address local needs and priorities, as determined by the Unit of General Local Government (UGLG).
(Res. 1858, passed 10-15-19)