The following outlines state threshold requirements to assist involuntary displacements that are not protected under the provisions of the Uniform Act.
(A) Minimum notices. Each displacee shall be provided with at least 60 days' notice in advance of the date the displacee will be required to permanently move from the site.
(B) Technical assistance. Technical assistance shall be provided to the extent needed by the displacee, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Social services designed to mitigate adverse effects of displacement on low- and moderate- income persons;
(2) Determination of family housing needs and referrals (private; public-assisted private housing); and
(3) Assist low-income marginal businesses in finding suitable alternative locations or facilities.
(C) Financial assistance. Basic financial relocation assistance to mitigate financial hardships on low- and moderate-income households and small and marginal businesses shall be provided under this plan.
(1) Source of funds. Funds to cover local costs under this plan will be derived from any or a combination of the following sources:
(a) Community Development Block Grant formula funds or competitive grant proceeds for the activity affected;
(b) Local government or CIC funds;
(c) Private developer or beneficiary of Community Development Block Grant financial assistance;
(d) Other.
(2) Moving expenses. Reimbursement of moving expenses and other services may not be less than that provided under the following schedule:
(a) Residential-tenants.
1. When the relocatee owns the furnishings, payment will be $100 for the first room, and $50 for each additional room, to a $300 maximum.
2. Relocatee in a furnished dwelling receives $100.
3. Owner/occupant assistance at the discretion of the city.
4. All schedules shall receive an additional $200 for dislocation allowance.
(b) Non-residential tenants.
1. Documented actual moving expenses not to exceed $2,500.
2. Owner/occupant assistance at the discretion of the city.
(3) Replacement housing payments.
(a) Homeowner. Payments or services at the discretion of the city.
(b) Tenants. The city must provide a written referral to affordable decent, safe, and sanitary housing. If such housing cannot be made available, the city shall provide financial assistance to make the referred housing affordable for a 24-month period.
Example:
Family income = $9,600 year/$800 per month.
Maximum can pay = $240/month for rent and utilities.
1. Find and refer housing unit at $240/month, no payment.
2. Find and refer housing unit at $300/month, $60/month x 24 months = $1,400.
(1974 Code, § 152.04) (Res. 1-87, passed 1-19-1987)