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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFred Waring Dr Improvements - Relocation Plan INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM CITY OF PALM DESERT DATE: 25 MAY 2000 TO: ACTING CITY MANAGER, HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL FROM: LAURI AYLAIAN,PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT: FRED WARING DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVAL OF RELOCATION PLAN Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council, by minute motion, approve the Relocation Plan prepared for the Fred Waring Drive Improvements Project. Background: Public entities undertaking projects that may displace residents are governed in their relocation assistance and real property acquisition efforts by Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations. One of the requirements of Title 25 is that a relocation plan be prepared following the initiation of negotiations to acquire property for a project. The City of Palm Desert retained specialty consultants, Overland Resources, in November 1999 to begin preparing the Relocation Plan for the Fred Waring Drive Improvements Project ("the Plan"). The purpose of the required relocation plan is to determine who would be impacted by a proposed project, what resources are available to relocate displaced residents, how relocation assistance will be provided, and when displacement would occur. To prepare the Plan, Overland Resources conducted interviews with the residents of Fred Waring Drive who are expected to be displaced. From these interviews, they analyzed the aggregate relocation needs of everyone to be displaced, and prepared a plan for meeting those needs. They surveyed the real estate housing market to determine availability of housing to which displaced residents could move. They developed a plan for citizen participation which included a public meeting and inviting displaced residents to form an advisory committee. On 12 April 2000 the draft Relocation Plan was distributed to all residents on the north side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pascual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. It was also forwarded to regional housing advocacy groups and made available to the public upon request. A public meeting was held to explain the Relocation Plan to impacted residents and to answer their questions. No comments have been received from the public, impacted residents, or the advocacy groups. No advisory committee was formed by the residents who will be displaced. One comment was received from the RDA Housing Manager regarding HUD income statistics that were outdated; that deficiency has been corrected. Based upon the forgoing information, Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Relocation Plan for the Fred Waring Drive Improvements Program. The Plan is consistent with relocation benefits that have been described to and offered to residents who will be displaced by the project. The comment period exceeded the required minimum 30 day review period. REVIEWED AND CONCUR: Lauri Aylaian Project Administrator Acting City Manager CITY COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED ✓ DENIED RECEIVED OTHER MEETIK DATE "a -o n AYES: t G aA .Qm, pA I A 4 .[_ -7=7 , NOES: G ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Ate¢ VERIFIED BY: Original on File with City Cle4k' s Office Relocation Plan As Prepared For The City of Palm Desert By Overland Resources, Inc. 77-564 Country Club Dr. Suite 150-140 Palm Desert, CA 92211 May 25, 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS 3 TERM OF OCCUPANCY 3 ETHNICITY AND LANGUAGE 4 MINOR AGED CHILDREN & STUDENTS 5 RELOCATION AREA PREFERENCE 6 INCOME CATEGORIES 6-7 REPLACEMENT SITE NEEDS 8 DEMOGRAPHICS AND CHARACTERISTICS 9 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 10 PROPOSED PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPS 10 REPLACEMENT HOUSING RESOURCES 10-13 Home Sales in Palm Desert 11 Apartments for Rent 12 Single Family Homes for Rent 13 CONCURRENT RESIDENTIAL DISPLACEMENT 14 TEMPORARY HOUSING 14 PROGRAM ASSURANCES AND STANDARDS 14 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 14-15 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION / PLAN REVIEW 15 RELOCATION BENEFIT CATEGORIES 15-18 PAYMENT OF RELOCATION BENEFITS 18 EVICTION POLICY 19 APPEALS POLICY 19 PROJECTED DATES OF DISPLACEMENT 19 ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS 20 ATTACHMENTS PROJECT SITE MAP 1 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTICE-TENANT/OCCUPANT 2 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTICE-OWNER/OCCUPANT 3 RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION HANDBOOK (ENGLISH) 4 RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION HANDBOOK (SPANISH) 5 RELOCATION APPEALS PROCEDURE 6 APPENDIX 1. PROJECT AREA PHOTOGRAPHS A INTRODUCT ION In 1990, the Coachella Valley Association of Governments' ("CVAG") Area Transportation Study reviewed traffic across the Coachella Valley and made recommendations for accommodating traffic anticipated for the year 2010. This study recommended that Fred Waring Drive be widened to six lanes in order to meet projected traffic volumes for 2010. In fall 1993, the City of Palm Desert ("City") staff met with representatives of La Quinta, Indian Wells and CVAG to review the plans for Fred Waring Drive. At that time, funding was not available and traffic levels did not warrant increasing the number of travel lanes, but the expectation was that by 2004, a six-lane thoroughfare could be required. (See Project Site Map-Attachment 1). In response to a number of comments from the public, the City of Palm Desert Public Works Department reviewed the traffic volumes in late 1999, and performed a needs analysis for the proposed widening. The analysis found that portions of Fred Waring Drive were operating at a Level of Service (LOS) "D" or lower. Other portions of Fred Waring Drive that were operating at LOS "C" would likely decline to LOS "E" by 2003. The City has established LOS "C" as their standard, so current traffic on parts of Fred Waring Drive exceeds the standards for a four lane road. Consequently, the City has hired consultants to review options for widening the road, to prepare an environmental study on the proposed widening, and to develop budget costs for right-of-way acquisition, design and construction of such a project. The section of road to be addressed by this report is between San Pascual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. With successful completion of the environmental studies, design and any necessary right-of-way acquisition, widening to six lanes for this section of Fred Waring Drive could begin construction in July, 2001. The proposed project (the "Project") is intended to include six travel lanes, bike lanes, golf cart paths, sidewalks, and landscaped medians. However, since no design work has been completed, it is premature to say whether or not all amenities can be provided, how wide they will be, or how they will be configured in any given area. The City of Palm Desert has retained Overland Resources, Inc. to prepare an appropriate Relocation Plan (the "Plan") and to administer the City's Relocation Assistance Program. The Plan for this Project provides the results of a needs assessment survey, a housing resource study and details of the City's proposed relocation program. The Plan sets forth policies and procedures necessary to conform with statutes and regulations established by the California Relocation Assistance Law, California Government Code section 7260 et seq. (the "CRAL") and the California Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines, Title 25, California Code of Regulations, chapter 6, section 6000 et seq. (the "Guidelines"). No displacement activities will take place prior to the required reviews and approval of this Plan. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 2 ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS Information for the preparation of the Plan was obtained through personal interviews with 37 of the proposed project area residents. Two households did not respond to request letters and the information for these households was received over the telephone. The potential displacees include 21 owner/occupant households and 16 tenant households. There is a non-profit organization operating a group home for minor children that customarily houses between 2 and 6 residents. There are an estimated 140 persons who will be displaced as a result of the proposed project. The household characteristics and needs are described below. TERM OF OCCUPANCY 1 to 2 years 12 households 3 to 5 years 11 households 6 to 10 years 6 households 11 to 15 years 3 households 16 to 20 years 1 household 21 to 22 years 1 household Term of Occupancy 15 10 1-2 3-5 10 11 15 16-20 21 22 0 • Households 12 11 6 3 1 1 Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 3 ETHNICITY AND LANGUAGE Forty (40%) percent of the households are Caucasian and English speaking. The majority forty-two (42%) percent of the households are Hispanic and speak Spanish as their primary language. Three (3%) percent are African American and are English speaking. The remaining (18%) percent of the households are of diverse cultures such as Italian, Asian, and Mexican American descent and speak English. Communication with Spanish speaking households is possible through interpretation by other family members and the relocation consulting staff. Ethnic Groups 6% 3% 3% ❑ Hispanic 3% 3% ■ Caucasion fl \42% ❑ Caucasion and Hispanic ❑ Italian/Caucasion - •Asian/Hispanic 40% ❑ Unknown El African American L } Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 4 MINOR AGED CHILDREN & STUDENTS 45.9 % percent of the population are between 0-20 years of age. The majority of these children attend local schools and/or childcare centers. The majority of the households with school aged children prefer to stay within the current school boundaries so that the children's school schedule will not be disrupted at the time of displacement. The children's enrollment characteristics are noted below: Lincoln Elementary 18 Home Teaching/Child Care 14 Palm Desert High School 9 College of the Desert 9 Palm Desert Middle School 8 Washington Elementary 5 / Aqe Groups ❑0-10 71+ Unknown ■ 11-20 1% 5% ❑21-30 61-70 0-10 ❑ 31-40 41 50_ 53°0 3°'� :ysP 23% ■41-50 11% �° ❑ 51-60 ■61-70 El 71+ • ■ Unknown 31-40t'`td 21% fi �' ,. 11-20 21-30 23°�6 10°k Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 5 RELOCATION AREA PREFERENCE 98% percent of all households interviewed specified that they would choose to relocate to another home in the City of Palm Desert. 2% percent indicated they would consider housing in the Cities of La Quinta or Unincorporated areas of Riverside County. INCOME CATEGORIES The table below shows the income categories for those households that provided income information during the survey interview: The average family size for owner occupants is 4 with an average household income of $39,816 (Medium Income). Tenants who provided their income information averaged an annual income of $21,240 (Very Low) with an average of four in a household. Income Averages $50,000.00 Fred Waring Drive $40,000.00 3 � A $30,000.00 cn o $20,000.00 $10,000.00 Owner Occupants Tenants ® Family of four(4) - $39,816.00 $21,240.00 J Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 6 RIVERSIDE COUNTY HUD INCOME CATEGORY TABLE Note`Chart is based on HUD income figures operative as of March,2000. Very low 25% $8,300 $9,475 $10,663 $11,850 $12,800 $13,750 $14,700 $15,638 Very low 30% $9,960 $11,370 $12,795 $14,220 $15,360 $16,500 $17,640 $18,765 Very low 35% $11,620 $13,265 $14,927 $16,590 $17,920 $19,250 $20,580 $21,893 Very low 40% $13,280 $16,160 $17,060 $18,960 $20,480 $22,000 $23,520 $25,020 Very low 45% $14,940 $17,055 $19,192 $21,330 $23,040 $24,750 $26,460 $28.147 Very Low 50% $16,600 $18,950 $21,325 $23,700 $25,600 $27,500 $29,400 $31,275 Lower 55% $18,260 $20,845 $23,457 $26,070 $28,160 $30,250 $32,340 $34,265 Lower 60% $19,920 $22,740 $25,590 $28,440 $30,720 $33,000 $35,280 $37,380 Lower 65% $21,580 $24,635 $27,723 $30,810 $33,280 $35,750 $38,220 $40,495 Lower 70% $23,240 $26,530 $29,855 $33,180 $35,840 $38,500 $41,160 $43,610 Lower 75% $24,900 $28,425 $31,988 $35,550 $38,400 $41,250 $44,100 $46,725 Lower: HUD 80% $26.560 $30,320 $34,120 $37,920 $40,960 $44,000 $47,040 $50,040 Medium 85% $28,220 $32,088 $36,125 $40,120 $43,350 $46,538 $49,768 $52,955 Medium 90% $29,880 $33,975 $38,250 $42,480 $45,900 $49,275 $52,695 $56,070 Medium 95% $31,540 $35,863 $40,375 $44,840 $48,450 $52,013 $55,623 $59,185 Median: HUD 100% $33,200 $37,750 $42,650 $47,400 $51,200 $55,000 $58,800 $62,550 Moderate 105% $34,860 $39,795 $44,783 $49,770 $53,760 $57,750 $61,740 $65,678 Moderate 110% $36,520 $41,690 $46,915 $52,140 $56,320 $60,500 $64,680 $68,805 Moderate 115% $38,180 $43,585 $49,048 $54,510 $58,880 $63,250 $67,620 $71,933 Moderate: HUD 120% $39,840 $45,480 $51,180 $56,880 $61,440 $66,000 $70,560 $75,060 PERCENT OF ALLOWABLE MEDIAN INCOME FOR AFAMILY OF FOUR IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY $70,000 - $60,000 Median Income=$47,400 $50,000 $40,000 °' $30,000 W o $20000 $10,000 Percent of Allowable Median Income Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 7 REPLACEMENT SITE NEEDS The interviews with occupants revealed the following information on housing type and bedroom count: Tenants Have Need Apartments #of Bedrooms 1 3 3 2 9 10 3 0 0 Single Family Residence #of Bedrooms 2 0 0 3 5 3 4 0 1 Owner/Occupants Have Need Single Family Residence #of Bedrooms 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 19 17 4 2 4 Non-Profit Business Non-Profit Business #of Bedrooms 4 1 1 Includes 3 bedroom home that is for rent Relocation regulations require that all households be relocated into dwelling dwellings of sufficient size to assure decent, safe and sanitary living conditions. The State Building Code establishes the maximum occupancy requirements. Some of the families that were interviewed currently reside in overcrowded conditions. For this reason, they will receive assistance to obtain replacement dwellings with more bedrooms than they currently occupy. It is estimated that 4 households will require replacement dwellings larger than they currently occupy. One three bedroom single family residence is available for rent and counted in the above table for the purpose of this study. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 8 DEMOGRAPHICS AND CHARACTERISTICS City of Palm Desert- Demographic Profile This information is compiled from public documents and is not guaranteed. Population 0-15 16-21 22-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Male 1744 (8.9%) 802 (4.1%) 2319 (11.8%) 1459 (7.4%) 959 (4.9%) 970 (4.9%) 1577 (8.0%) Female 1833 (9.3%) 731 (3.7%) 1805 (9.2%) 1414 (7.2%) 1167 (5.9%) 1002 (5.1%) 1886 (9.6%) Total Population = 19,668 Male Marital Status Married 3,729 55.2% Separated 94 1.4% Divorced 699 10.3% Unmarried 2,232 33.0% Female Marital Status Married 3,710 59.6% Separated 132 2.1% Divorced 1,206 19.4% Unmarried 1,177 18.9% Income (x $1000) 0-9.9 597 8.0% 10-24.9 1,757 23.6% 25-34.9 1,027 13.8% 35-49.9 1,393 18.7% 50-74.9 1,196 16.1 75-99.9 603 8.1% 100+ 876 11.8% Education No High School 2,363 25.2% High School 3,044 32.4% AA Degree 1,131 12.0% BA/BS 1,913 20.4% Grad Degree 939 10.0% Profession Executive 1,294 18.1% Specialist 1,239 17.4% Sales/Technical 3,040 42.6% Farmer/Fisher 186 2.6% Craft/Repair 871 12.2% Blue Collar 503 7.1% Travel time To Work 0-10 2,157 24.0% 10-20 3,902 43.4% 20-40 1,984 22.1% 40-60 117 1.3% 60-90 95 1.1% 90+ 412 4.6% Work At Home 326 3.6% Number Of Cars 1 1,553 33.8% 2 2,125 46.3% 3 623 13.6% 4+ 236 5.1% None 53 1.2% Monthly Homeowner Cost $0-799 583 21.5% $800-1249 1,014 37.4% 1250-1999 743 27.4% $2000+ 368 13.6% Average Cost $804 Monthly Renter Cost $0-499 321 11.4% $500-749 1,597 56.9% $750-999 494 17.6% $1000+ 394 14.0% Average Cost $712 Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 9 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES One of the four bedroom homes is occupied by a nonprofit organization, C.H.A.R.L.E.E. Family Care, Inc. It is a group home staffed with trained Family Care Parents who provide a safe, structured environment to children between the ages of 6 and 18 years of age with a history of abuse and neglect. These children need to be a permanent part of a stable family structure as well as an integral part of the community in which they live. The CHARLEE environment restores and, in some cases provides for the first time, patterns of everyday interaction that a normal, healthy family enjoys. Consideration and attggtign to the special needs of this household will Pe given. PROPOSED PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS See Appendix A REPLACEMENT HOUSING RESOURCES A resource survey was undertaken shortly after interviewing the occupants of the proposed Project area to identify comparable, decent, safe and sanitary dwellings available in close proximity to the proposed Project site. Three (1) bedroom apartments, nine (2) bedroom apartments, One (2) bedroom single family dwelling, nineteen (3) three bedroom single family dwellings and five (4) bedroom single family dwellings will be required to adequately relocate the Project site households. Therefore, the survey focused on confirming the availability of the number of comparable, decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings that contain the required minimum number of bedrooms, are of adequate size for each household, and are comparable with respect to the number of rooms and habitable living space. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 10 Shown below is a sampling of available, comparable, decent, safe and sanitary dwellings found in the survey area which are of adequate size and contain the required number of bedrooms for each household, and their rent or purchase levels and location. Comparable Single family Homes For Sale in the City of Palm Desert 2 Bedroom Homes 40687 W. Lacosta $134,900.00 73263 San Nicolas $139,000.00 74614 Pepper Dr $149,900.00 3 RPrirnnm Hnmes 44673 San Clemente $139,500.00 72765 Sonora $149,900.00 44620 Santa Margarita $139,500.00 73953 Olive $165,000.00 45771 Panorama $155,000.00 42555 Washington $150,000.00 77158 Edinborough $169,900.00 72815 Davis $174,500.00 74718 Edinborough $169,900.00 72815 Davis $174,500.00 74178 Pepper Tree Dr. $159,000.00 74231 De Anza $159,900.00 74470 Candlewood $163,500.00 37548 Holister $159,900.00 48240 Prairie $172,500.00 71405 Mesa Trail $174,900.00 74533 Pepper Tree $179,000.00 73760 Krug $159,000.00 4 Radrnnm Hnmas 43620 Texas $155,000.00 74420 Buttonwood $164,900.00 74645 Yucca Tree $175,000.00 Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 11 Zt e6ed peoZ/ uoXuep deep o, enuen y/enosed ues enup 6uueM paid pasap w/ed Jo Apo ue/d uo/Jeoo/ee{ CP /unoo puwp LZ 4 3en00 00/out Z C 00 000'L S 1dV 00/0Z/£ Z C 00000'L S ldV 00/OZ/£ Z Z 00 000'L S ldV 00/0Z/C L Z 00'SZS S 1dV 00/0Z/£ L Z 00 O LP S 1dV 00/OZ/£ L Z 00 S69 $ ldV 00/0Z/C l Z 00 969 S 1dV 00/OZ/£ Z Z 00 000'L S 1dv 00/0Z/C Z 00 00L S ldV 00/0Z/£ L Z 00 099 $ ldV 00/0Z/C Z Z 00 OSL S 1dV 00/OZ/C Z Z 00 S99 $ ldV 00/0C/C L Z 00 OSP S IdV 00/0Z/C L Z 00969 $ 1dV 00/0Z/£ Z Z 00 099 $ ldV 00/0Z/£ Peg£ Pa9 Z Pag L Z Z 00 OSL $ 1dV 00/0Z/£ L Z 00'S99 S 1dV 00/0Z/£ 00 00Z$ L L 00 SPS $ ldV 00/0Z/E 00 OOPS Z L 00"069 $ 1dV 00/OZ/E MI . 00 0094 L 00 SPS $ ldV 00/0Z/£ M �EM 00 0094 0 L 00 S9P $ IdV 00/OZ/E a. 00'000'LS 6 3ene°00/31/C • 00 00Z'L S Z C 00 000'L $ 1dV 00/9 L/C 00/0Z/£-00/£0/£quaWpedy L Z OOS69 $ ldV 00/9 L/C Z Z 00"000'L $ ldV 00/9 L/C Z Z 00099 $ ldV 00/9L/C • L Z 00 SZ9 $ ldV 00/9L/£ Z Z 00 OOL $ IdV 00/9 L/C Z Z 00099 $ ldV 00/9L/C 00000'LS Z Z 00'OSL S ldV 00/9 L/C WOOJm t ISeJIAy L L 00 SPS $ ldV 00/9L/C £L 4 3en0000/O1/4 Z £ 00'000'L $ ldV 00/0 L/C 00 OIL $ L Z 00'S69 S IdV 00/0L/C Woorpeg t jo eliieey Z Z 00SLL S ldV 00/0L/E Z Z 00 000'L S ldV 00/0 L/C L Z 00'00L $ ldV 00/0L/E £9 SSSS L Z 00 969 $ ldV 00/01/£ Woapee L;O•SeJeme L Z 00'0S9 $ 1dY 00/01./£ 0 Z 000SL S ldV 00/0L/£ L Z 00 S99 S ldV 00/0L/C A L L 00'S6S $ 1dv 00/0L/C L L 00 SPS S ldV 00/0L/C L L 000SP S 1dV 00/0L/C L L 00 SIP $ ldV 00/0L/C 9 4 iee00 00/tit Z E 00 000'L $ 1dV 00/£/£ L Z 00 00L $ 1dV 00/E/C Z Z 00 00L $ ldV 00/C/C L L 00 S69 $ ldV 00/E/£ l 1 00 S6S S 1dV 00/£/£ L L 00 SPS $ ldV 00/C/C S39VII3AV #/peg #Pair Jonomy 'till ?Ira lueei Jod swewpedy i esea wled Palm Desert Homes for Rent Date Type Amount bed# bath# AVERAGES 3/8/00 Home $ 1,140.00 3 2 3/8/00 Home $ 1,200.00 3 2 3/8/00 Home $ 1,350.00 3 2 3/8/00 Count ► 3 ir 3/9/00 Home $ 725.00 2 1 3/9/00 Home $ 1,100.00 3 2 Average 2 Bedroom House 3/9/00 Home $ 1,200.00 3 2 g 112143 3/9/00 Home $ 1,140.00 3 2 3/9/00 Home $ 2,000.00 4 3 3/9/00 Count ► 5 Average 3 Bedroom House 3/10/00 Home $ 1,100.00 2 2 $1 311 11 3/10/00 Home $ 1,200.00 3 2 3/10/00 Home $ 1,500.00 3 2 3/10/00 Home $ 1,140.00 3 2 Average 4 Bedroom House 3/10/00 Home $ 2,000.00 4 2 $ 2.000 00 3/10/00 Count P. 5 3/13/00 Home $ 1,100.00 2 2 : 3/13/00 Home $ 650.00 2 1 3/13/00 Home $ 1,800.00 2 2 3/13/00 Home $ 2,000.00 3 2 3/13/00 Home $ 1,500.00 3 2 3/13/00 Home $ 1,140.00 3 2 r Homes 4 Rent 3/03/00-3/20/00 3/13/00 Count —► 6 3/16/00 Home $ 1,000.00 2 2 $2,500.00 ------- ---48ed—i 3/16/00 Home $ 950.00 2 1 $2,000.00 3 Bed - 3/16/00 Home $ 1,800.00 2 2 $1 $1,000.00 mi 3/16/00 Home $ 1,500.00 3 2 $500.00ret M III 3/16/00 Home $ 1,140.00 3 2 $ 3/16/00 Count ► 5 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 3/20/00 Home $ 1,000.00 2 2 City of Palm Desert 3/20/00 Home $ 1,800.00 2 2 3/20/00 Home $ 1,625.00 2 2 3/20/00 Home $ 1,250.00 3 2 3/20/00 Home $ 1,400.00 3 2 3/20/00 Home $ 1,200.00 3 2 3/20/00 Home $ 1,500.00 3 2 3/20/00 Home $ 2,000.00 4 3 3/20/00 Count ► 8 Grand Count ► 32 Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 13 CONCURRENT RESIDENTIAL DISPLACEMENT The City of Palm Desert is engaged in no current or proposed displacing activities that may impact the ability to relocate the displaced households. For this reason, as well as the fact that an ample number of replacement housing dwellings were identified in the housing resource survey, no problems are anticipated in relocating these families and individuals. TEMPORARY HOUSING There is no anticipated need for temporary housing. Should such a need arise, the City will respond appropriately and in conformance with Guideline requirements. PROGRAM ASSURANCES AND STANDARDS There are adequate funds to relocate all of the households. Services will be provided to ensure that displacement does not result in different or separate treatment of households based on race, nationality, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability or any other basis protected by the Federal Fair housing Amendments Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and the Unruh Act, as well as any other arbitrary or unlawful discrimination. No one will be displaced without 90 days notice and unless "comparable" replacement housing can be located and is available. "Comparable" housing includes standards such as: decent, safe, and sanitary (as defined in § 6008(d) of the Guidelines); comparable as to the number of bedrooms, living space, and type and quality of construction of the acquired dwelling but not lesser in rooms or living space than necessary to accommodate the displaced household; in an area that does not have unreasonable environmental conditions; not generally less desirable than the acquired dwelling with respect to location to schools, employment, health and medical facilities, and other public and commercial facilities and services; and within the financial means of the displaced household (as defined in § 6008, subdivision (c)(5) of the Guidelines). The relocation program to be implemented by the displacing entity conforms with the standards and provisions set forth in Government Code section 7260 et seq., the Guidelines, California Health and Safety Code section 33410 et seq., if applicable, and all other applicable regulations and requirements. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Staff is available to assist any displaced household with questions about relocation and/or assistance in relocating. Relocation staff can be contacted at (760) 772-4255 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Relocation Office is located at 77-564 Country Club Drive, Suite 150-140, Palm Desert, California 92211. A comprehensive relocation assistance program, with technical and advisory assistance, will be provided to the households being displaced. Close contact will be maintained with each household. Specific activities will include: Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 14 A. A General Information notice to be sent to all tenants & owner/occupants who will be displaced (See attachments 2 and 3). B. Distribution of informational handbooks in English and Spanish (See Attachments 2 and 3). C. Timely referrals to at least three comparable replacement dwellings as defined above and, if necessary, transportation will be provided to inspect potential replacement dwellings. D. Assistance with completion and filing of relocation claims, rental applications, and appeals forms, if necessary. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION/PLAN REVIEW This Plan will be provided to each household and will be made available to the public for the mandatory thirty (30) day review period. Comments to this Plan will be included as a Plan addendum prior to submission for approval before the City Council. A copy of the approved Plan will be forwarded to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). RELOCATION BENEFIT CATEGORIES Relocation benefits will be provided in accordance with the CRAL, the Guidelines, and all other applicable regulations and requirements. Benefits will be paid upon submission of required claim forms and documentation in accordance with approved procedures. The displacing entity will provide appropriate benefits for each displaced household as required by the above laws and requirements. A. Residential Moving Expense Payments The subject households will be eligible to receive a payment for moving expenses. Payments will be made based upon either a fixed room count schedule or an invoice for actual reasonable moving expenses from a licensed professional mover. 1. Fixed Payment—A fixed payment for moving expenses based on the number of rooms containing furniture or other personal property to be moved. The fixed moving payment will be based upon the most recent Federal Highway Administration schedules maintained by the California Department of Transportation. 2. Actual Reasonable Moving Expense Payments — The displaced households may elect to have a licensed, professional mover perform the move; if so, the displacing entity will pay for the actual cost of the move up to 50 miles and all reasonable charges for Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 15 packing, unpacking, insurance, and utility connection charges. The payment will be made directly to the mover or as reimbursement to the displaced household. B. Rental Assistance/Down Payment Assistance for Tenants It is estimated that 16 tenant households will be displaced by this project. Displaced households who are residential tenants and who have established residency within the Project site for a minimum of 90 days prior to the "initiation of negotiations" will be eligible for both Rental Assistance and Moving Expense Payments. The "initiation of negotiations" is defined as the first written offer to buy the property from which the households will be displaced. Except in the case of Last Resort situations, Rental Assistance Payments will be limited to a maximum of $5,250 based upon the monthly housing need over a forty- two (42) month period. In addition, the households may opt to apply the amount to which they are entitled toward the purchase of a replacement dwelling. Tenants must occupy a replacement dwelling within one year of the date that the household vacates the acquired dwelling. C. Last Resort Housing Payments for Tenants According to the Housing Survey, there is an adequate supply of replacement housing available but at an increased monthly rental cost. Therefore, there is a need to provide Last Resort Housing Payments to tenants. "Last Resort Housing" payments are authorized by statute if affordable "comparable replacement housing" cannot be found for the displaced tenant household (i.e., housing not more than 30% of the household's average monthly income). In this case, payments may be made beyond the $5,250 statutory cap up to 42 months worth of rental assistance. The supplemental increment beyond $5,250 may be paid in installments or in a lump sum at the discretion of the displacing entity. It will be the City's policy for this project, to pay the entitlement amount in 2 installments. 1. An advance payment in an amount necessary to secure the replacement dwelling (i.e. 1st month's rent and security deposit). 2. The balance payment when the move has been completed, the replacement dwelling is occupied, and the displacement dwelling has been vacated and left in satisfactory condition. If a household chooses to purchase a replacement home rather than rent, the household will have the right to request a lump sum payment of the entire balance to which be deposited into an escrow account. D. Assistance to Owner/Occupants It is anticipated that 21 owner/occupant households will be displaced for this Project. Owner/occupants displaced by this Project will be eligible for Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 16 both relocation replacement housing payments, and moving expense payments if the following conditions are met: 1. The household has owned and occupied their dwelling for not less than 180 days prior to the "Initiation of Negotiations"; and 2. The household purchases and occupies a replacement dwelling within one year from: (i) the date that the household receives the final payment from the displacing entity for all the costs of the acquired dwelling — or — the date that the household vacates the acquired dwelling, whichever is later. Displaced owner/occupant households will receive assistance in locating a "comparable replacement" dwelling and will be eligible for the following benefits: (1) Purchase Price Differential The displaced households will be entitled to receive an amount equal to the difference between the price paid for the acquired dwelling and the amount required to purchase a "comparable replacement" dwelling. The City is allowed the following options in paying any price differential as explained in section 6102 of the Guidelines: (a) Comparative Method: On a case-by-case basis, the City will determine the price of a "comparable replacement" dwelling, which is most representative of the acquired dwelling, by selecting and considering the listing price of at least three (whenever possible) "comparable replacement" dwellings. 6102(c)(1)(A)(1) (b) Schedule Method: If the Comparative Method is not feasible, the City may establish a schedule of reasonable acquisition costs of "comparable replacement" dwellings based on a current analysis of the housing market. 6102(c)(A)(2) (b) Alternative Method: When neither the Comparative nor Schedule Methods are feasible, the City may use another reasonable method. The Schedule Method has been chosen as a means of determining the replacement housing costs because approximately 21 households of similar housing type will be required to relocate. This method allows for a more equitable determination of entitlement on a project wide basis. (2) Other Payments: Moreover, displaced owner/occupants will receive the following assistance: Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 17 (a) Payments to cover the cost between the difference of the household's current debt or mortgage service and any increase in debt or mortgage costs necessary to acquire a "comparable replacement" housing dwelling; and (b) Incidental and reasonable one-time costs for acquiring a replacement unit, such as escrow costs and recording and credit reporting fees. (3) Rental Assistance Option: If a displaced owner/occupied household, who has purchased and occupied its current unit at least 180 days prior to the "initiation of negotiations", desires to rent instead of purchase a replacement unit, the household is eligible for all the benefits and assistance that is available to tenant households. However, such replacement housing payments may not exceed the payments the household would have been entitled to if it had elected to purchase a replacement (4) Rental Assistance Option: If a displaced owner/occupied household, which has purchased and occupied its current dwelling at least 180 days prior to the "initiation of negotiations", desires to rent instead of purchase a replacement dwelling, the household is eligible for all the benefits and assistance that is available to tenant households. However, such replacement housing payments may not exceed the payments the household would have been entitled to if it had elected to purchase a replacement dwelling. (5) Last Resort Housing Payments: There is a lack of "comparable replacement housing" for owner/occupant households within the financial means and the statutory cap. According to the housing survey. Therefore, there is a need to provide Last Resort Housing Payments to tenants. "Last Resort housing" payments are authorized by statute if there is not enough "comparable replacement housing" available within the statutory cap of $22,500. Whenever the housing supply is not sufficient to provide "comparable replacement housing" within the statutory cap of $22,500, the displacing entity shall pay whatever costs are necessary beyond the statutory cap of $22,500 to acquire a "comparable replacement" dwelling, including reasonable incidental expenses. A displaced owner/occupant who has purchased and occupied its current dwelling for less than 180 days, but at least 90 days prior to the "initiation of negotiations" is eligible for all the assistance and benefits that are available to a tenant household. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 18 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES One of the four bedroom homes is occupied by a nonprofit organization, C.H.A.R.L.E.E. Family Care, Inc. It is a group home staffed with trained Family Care Parents who provide a safe, structured environment to children between the ages of 6 and 18 years of age with a history of abuse and neglect. These children need to be a permanent part of a stable family structure as well as an integral part of the community in which they live. The CHARLEE environment restores and, in some cases provides for the first time, patterns of everyday interaction that a normal, healthy family enjoys. Consideration and attention to the special needs of this household will be given. PROPOSED PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS See Appendix A REPLACEMENT HOUSING RESOURCES A resource survey was undertaken shortly after interviewing the occupants of the proposed Project area to identify comparable, decent, safe and sanitary dwellings available in close proximity to the proposed Project site. Three (1) bedroom apartments, nine (2) bedroom apartments, One (2) bedroom single family dwelling, nineteen (3) three bedroom single family dwellings and five (4) bedroom single family dwellings will be required to adequately relocate the Project site households. Therefore, the survey focused on confirming the availability of the number of comparable, decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings that contain the required minimum number of bedrooms, are of adequate size for each household, and are comparable with respect to the number of rooms and habitable living space. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 10 PAYMENT OF RELOCATION BENEFITS Relocation benefit payments will be made expeditiously. Claims and supporting documentation for relocation benefits must be filed with the displacing entity within eighteen (18) months from: (i) the date the claimant moves from the acquired property; - or — (ii) the date on which final payment for the acquisition of real property is made, whichever is later. Procedures for preparing and filing claims and processing and delivering of payments will be as follows: 1. Claimant to provide all necessary documentation to substantiate eligibility for assistance. 2. Assistance amounts will be determined and required claim forms prepared by relocation staff in consultation with claimant. 3. Original signed claims supported by documentation and relocation staff recommendation will be submitted to the designated City staff member or his/her designee. 4. Payments will be prepared and delivered to relocation staff for distribution. Payments will be delivered personally by relocation staff unless circumstances dictate otherwise. When payments can not be personally delivered, they will be sent by certified mail. 5. Payment receipts and other signed acknowledgments will be obtained by relocation staff and kept in the case file. 6. Unless otherwise instructed by the City, relocation staff will not deliver final payments until the Project site premises of the claimant has been completely vacated. Before issuance of final payments actual residency at the replacement site must be verified. 7. The public entity will provide an advance payment, when necessary, in order to assist with the securing of replacement housing. No household will be displaced until "comparable" housing is located as defined above and in section 6008, subdivisions (c) and (d) of the Guidelines. Relocation staff will inspect any replacement dwellings to which referrals are made to verify that they meet all the standards of decent, safe and sanitary as defined in section 6008, subdivision (d) of the Guidelines. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 19 EVICTION POLICY The City recognizes that eviction is permissible only as a last resort and that relocation records must be documented to reflect the specific circumstances surrounding any eviction. Eviction will only take place in cases of nonpayment of rent, serious violation of the rental agreement, a dangerous or illegal act in the dwelling, or if the household refuses all reasonable offers to move. Eviction will not affect the eligibility of a person legally entitled to relocation benefits. APPEALS POLICY The appeals policy will follow the standards described in section 6150 et seq. of the Guidelines. Briefly stated, the displaced household will have the right to ask for review when there is a complaint regarding any of its rights to relocation and relocation assistance, such as a determination as to eligibility, the amount of payment, or the failure to provide a comparable replacement housing referral. A copy of the established appeals policy and procedures is provided as Attachment 6 to this plan. PROJECTED DATES OF DISPLACEMENT Every household will receive a 90-day notice to vacate before they are required to move. These notices will not be issued before January, 2001. Relocation is expected to be completed for all households on or before April, 2001. ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS The displacing entity anticipates using general funds in anticipation of CVAG reimbursement. Any and all required financial assistance will be provided. These figures should not be interpreted as firm '`not to exceed" or actual entitlement costs. These figures are based on the data obtained trough occupant interviews, current project scope, replacement site availability, estimated moving costs, and the judgment and experience of the writer. They do not include payments to consultants. Estimated relocation costs: $2,088,000. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 20 ATTACHMENT 1 eity et/foe/in .DeJeiat AN -- ., - -- frit GERALDF•.:DRIVE 1 `\, _ Redevelopment �' �\��� . Agency Project Areas mxa mN�- '' r! Proj- . 7-12t ; � - str-5 4 * - — - . MIIIIIIIIMMI r A, ill caxrnr cLle DRIVE t I tt,����� � —? �}� �'� cw.rnv�w v>: 7 ..,. , .„......____- -. !Age: 1.1 ..• -"'- i ..-_-, --- ..- i' ,---,, ---1,_Or7i....,7.t.......-...:n._ , 1 , .. L._ .s, ...„ _ • ._ , . :. ,, .. .,..‘, .±. .____ .. .. .. _ _ ,} 5 1 - Froj ... . I:iii•, . , _ ., ,wri�'_.:, -- ;. '1. �-�-- u a mu --,„-- . )- 'A.., •qg?tiligi- - 1111 ....- . .'11..,:-----,i'V'''',;, _- .'. _ uu _4 A . ii �= . poi r= S� "� STATE HIGHWAY 11 i Ltl -- - _ -4u- - _� RDA Projects — _i Project Area No. 1 - Original �€:. .:iik �- _ Project Area No. 1 - Added Territory r ', ram:' E-1 Project Area No. 2 ,----A. Project Area No. 3 C r :.r yv :y' __ _- _ > Project Area No. 4 I. = City Limits __" }41.' 0.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 Mn ��`.j.` �- - - h ti Feb 2, 1999 Fred Waring Drive widening Project City of Palm Desert S tolina Dr Buttonwoo Dr 3 ...)---1 Rutledge Way / 1.U Myrsine Ave i Masson St 0 rn Desert Star Blvd t Kru.Ave Erin St • L ward°Dr Marigold Dr p .r a '" r k_______, • - - \ ........ -. !; . ^ . f _ _ — -. A. •+ Qr Goleta Ave ff Sa Rosa Way , , dam\., S sa�ta Rosa Cir is ar aCilC C tahna Way) i) • / / 0 a) Q \ h h co \ 75 El Cortez Way c o N De Anz� ay �� ( i ;/43 -izYCL. /1 / > ,i 2 % \---:''''''''LlI\ 4141241 \ \/ glbr / f A) to LI I / / CD 1 / Alessandro Dr cr' a i all Palm Desert Dr Palm Desert Dr NI 0 yds 100 200 300 400 500 Streets 98 Copynght 19 1988-1997.Microsoft Corporation and/or rts suppliers All nghts reserved Please visit our web site at http//maps expedia corn Pape 1 ATTACHMENT 2 N • r'ICRILNID RESOURCE S r °I -`'-'' 4 ',,,./ April 6, 2000 �- % «Name_1» �¢ % Aress>> «City_State_Zip» f ' ` ,,isis Subject: Fred Waring Drive Widening Project 4 General Information Notice-Tenant Occupant Li z' ;.�f Dear «Greeting»: li . -. The City of Palm Desert is considering acquiring the property you occupy for the `� ;, ' proposed widening of Fred Waring Drive. This notice is to inform you of your potential a 0; rights under State law. O' . In the event the City of Palm Desert successfully acquires the property you occupy and you are subsequently notified and required to move, you may be eligible to receive l -- relocation assistance and benefits under the California Relocation Assistance Act and the kr---,►6 State Relocation Guidelines. l``41 �' _: HOWEVER, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS IS NOT A NOTICE TO VACATE ► ..r THE PREMISES AND YOU SHOULD NOT MOVE NOW. You should continue to pay your - monthly rent to your landlord because failure to pay rent and meet your other obligations as r a tenant, may be cause for eviction and loss of relocation assistance to which you may be . /- --- fit. entitled. You are urged not to move or sign any agreement to purchase or lease a new unit r Or r ; before receiving formal notice of your eligibility for relocation assistance. If you move or 'y r/-7 `' are legally evicted bythe landlord before receivingsuch notice, you maynot be eligible to ,/ ram : . 9 Y 9 ,/(' {j--- receive any relocation assistance. Please contact Overland Resources, Inc., the City's (' (1 t , ` Relocation Consultants before you make any moving plans. `��` If the property you occupyis acquired for the Project andyou are eligible for — 'b'N• P p Y q j 9 ~ _�:� . .,,.' relocation assistance: (a) you will be offered relocation advisory services, including __,-,----,--.:4, referrals to comparable replacement housing; (b) you will not be required to move unless you have received at least 90 days' written notice of the date you will be required to move; and (c) you may be eligible to receive a payment for moving expenses and financial assistance to help you purchase or rent a replacement dwelling. If for any reason any lb, :� other persons move into this unit with you after this notice, your assistance may be - ' reduced. This assistance is more fully explained in the enclosed brochure. . : Again, this is not a notice to vacate and does not establish eligibility for relocation (' . payments or other assistance. When the property you occupy is acquired, you will be W �. notified in writing. -,,,, - ,,., • .,,,.. ,...., ,A _ L ` 1/ 0.10uerland-REWLIFNTS1Palan DenlE sered-1A'anng a we\FWD-.Format%\RnR_GAI:Residrntial-'[prtyptdo�- r�_ 77-564 Country Club Drive • Suite 150-140 • Palm Desert,CA 92211 • 800 901-LAND • 760 772-4255 • FAX 760 772-0464 If you have any questions about the project or information contained in the enclosed brochure, please call Overland Resources, Inc. at (760) 772-4255. Sincerely, Kathy Woolley Kathy Woolley Relocation Advisor On Behalf of The City of Palm Desert Original received: (Date) By: By: • D:\Overland-PD\CLIENTS\Palm Desert\Fred Waring Drive\FWD-Formats\RO8_GIN-Residential-Tenant.doc ATTACHMENT 3 s N; �N" E`5 March 1, 2000 rl , «First_Name»«Last Name» Ii20.--- - «Name 2» �+ «Address» 5� «City», «State» «Zip_Code» :` -`-.. e %,_ r t Subject: GENERAL INFORMATION NOTICE '- PROJECT NAME: Fred Waring Drive Widening Project r ' 'A - Dear «Greeting»: __ � -- Asyou are aware, the Cityof Palm Desert has made an offer---. -,_ - ,. to purchase the property -..r 4 i, you own and occupy. The City plans to acquire your property as part of the proposed Yz r**- -- widening of Fred Waring Drive and, therefore, The City has established your eligibility r for RELOCATION ASSISTANCE. As the eligible owner-occupant of the property, you L are entitled to certain benefits under the State Relocation Assistance Program. These benefits are briefly outlined below and are discussed in further detail in the brochure. i4_, You will be given at least 90 days written notice and at least three referral to L ` _nut, comparable replacement housing before you will be required to move from the . �t ;, property. As the owner-occupant of the property on the date of the first offer, you are t, entitled to: 4;••.R�-kt - 'sa 1. Relocation Advisory Assistance. Your Relocation Advisor will assist you in r�i � 1 finding a replacement residence and in filing claims with the City for payment. kr-. ''� 46/1 _r •..'' 2. Moving Expenses. You may select a moving payment based on: �� f .�... 1 A. Moving Allowance Schedule based on the number of rooms at the displaced _ff- ', dwelling so that you can move your own personal property; or l/ ' <`(4"' B. MovingService Authorization where the Citymakes direct payment to an p Y approved ,� i ,� 1* professional mover to pack, move and unpack you personal property. `- J.-�.NTI \ Your Relocation Advisor will discuss these options with you. ----1 3. Replacement Housing Payment. Having owned and occupied the property for i I 180 or more consecutive days immediately preceding the first written purchase offer, r- y� \. you may be eligible for monetary assistance to acquire or rent comparable replacement r .. housing. This assistance is composed of the following replacement housing benefits: s. \‘\L, , '�" t;,_,;, RO_01_GIN.doc 111114' " ` 77-564 Country Club Drive • Suite 150-140 • Palm Desert,CA 92211 • 800 901-LAND • 760 772-4255 • FAX 760 772-0464 Notice of Relocation Assistance Page 2 A. IF YOU BUY REPLACEMENT HOUSING: • A PRICE DIFFERENTIAL. This is to cover the increased cost you may have to pay when you buy a new home. It is the difference between the cost of a comparable replacement dwelling or, if less, the cost of the replacement dwelling you select, and the price paid for your home. • INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. You will be reimbursed actual and reasonable expenses incurred on closing the purchase of a comparable replacement dwelling. • INCREASED MORTGAGE INTEREST. You may be eligible for the increased interest costs you incur for a conventional mortgage on a replacement property to the extent of the remaining balance and term of the mortgage on the acquired property. 2. IF YOU RENT REPLACEMENT HOUSING: • RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENT: If you elect to rent replacement housing, you will be eligible for a rental assistance payment. Your Relocation Advisor will explain this in detail. The City of Palm Desert has selected Overland Resources, Inc. as their Relocation Consultants. The Relocation Assistance Program is very complex. It is important that you be advised regarding matters which relate to your eligibility and the documentation you need to provide. Ms. Kathy Woolley has been assigned to assist you in the relocation process and answer your questions concerning your relocation payments. In order for you to maintain eligibility for relocation payments, please advise and consult with Ms. Woolley before committing to or taking any action to purchase a replacement dwelling or moving your personal property. Please contact Ms. Kathy Woolley at (760) 772-4255 for assistance and further information regarding this project. Sincerely, Original received: Date By: By: Kathy Woolley Relocation Advisor RO_01_GIN.doc ATTACHMENT 4 Residential Relocation Assistance Program Handbook City of Palm Desert Relocation Assistance Program Handbook Project Assurances 3 Definition of Terms 4 Governing Regulations 5 Summary of Occupant Benefits 5 1. Relocation Advisory Services 5 2. Moving Cost Assistance 7 3. Rent Differential Payments 7 4. Purchase Differential Payment 9 5. Incidental Expenses Payment 9 6. Interest Differential Payment 9 Last Resort Housing Program 9 Claim Processing and Distribution of Payments 10 Occupant Notification 10 Project Scheduling 10 The Appeals and Grievance Process 10 Time for Occupying Replacement Dwelling and Filing Claims 10 The Relocation Assistance Program This Relocation Assistance Program handbook (Handbook) summarizes the City's Relocation Assistance Program as it pertains to the occupants of the Project Area. This summary of benefits has been provided for general information purposes only and it is not meant to be interpreted as law. Should any difference or error occur, the law will take precedence. The Relocation Assistance Program as set forth in this section has been adopted as the Policies and Procedures of the City for the implementation of this project. These Policies and Procedures have been developed in order to 1) meet the particular relocation needs of the project occupants, and 2) meet the requirements of State and Federal regulations pertaining to displaced persons. All project occupants will be contacted and Project Assurances interviewed by a Relocation Advisor after the City makes a written offer to acquire the property. The Relocation Advisor will interview the project occupants to determine individual relocation needs for a replacement location and for other services. No one who lawfully occupies the project dwellings will be required to move without at least 90 days written notice and after detailed information on the relocation program, services and payments has been given to the occupant. This Handbook is not a notice to move from the project area. If an occupant of the project area moves out before they receive a Letter of Entitlement from the City, they may lose their eligibility to receive assistance and benefits. Project occupants are encouraged to contact the City's Relocation Consultant, Overland Resources, Inc., and to cooperate with the staff. The ConsultantOs address and telephone number are listed below: 77-564 Country Club Drive, Suite 150-140 Palm Desert, California 92211 (760) 772-4255 3 Various terms and conditions have been defined in Definition of Terms this section in order to provide the reader with greater understanding of the Relocation Assistance Program available to the project occupants. Comparable Replacement Dwelling. For the purposes of this project, a general definition of a comparable replacement dwelling for project occupants is a dwelling that is: • Decent, Safe and Sanitary as described below; • Functionally equivalent to the displacement dwelling. The term "functionally equivalent" means that it performs the same function, provides the same utility, and is capable of contributing to a comparable style of living; • In an area not subject to unreasonable adverse environmental conditions from either natural or human sources; • Currently available to the project occupants; • Within the financial means of the displaced person, either by their own means or through assistance from the City. Decent, Safe & Sanitary (DS&S). In order to meet Decent, Safe and Sanitary requirements, a replacement site must meet the following criteria: • Be structurally sound, weather-tight and in good repair. • Contain a safe electrical wiring system adequate for lighting and other devises. • Contain a safe heating system capable of sustaining a healthful temperature. • Be adequate in size with respect to the number of rooms and area of living space needed to accommodate the displaced person. • Contain unobstructed egress to safe, open space at ground level. If the dwelling unit is on the second story or above, with access directly from or through a common corridor, the common corridor must have at least two means of egress. • For a person who is mobility impaired, be free of any barriers that would preclude reasonable ingress, egress, or use of the dwelling by such person. 4 Eligible Occupant. Relocation Assistance Benefits will be available to all tenants who legally occupy the dwelling 90 days prior to the City's First Written Offer to purchase the property from the owner. If the occupant is the homeowner, they must have been in occupancy for 180 days prior to the City's First Written Offer in order to be eligible to receive full Relocation Assistance Benefits. Relocation Assistance shall be provided to all project Governing Regulations occupants in compliance with California Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6, the Government Code of the State of California, Section 7260 et seq. and The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. An explanation and application of these guidelines follow. The City has adopted the following Relocation Summary of Assistance program in order to provide the project Occupant Benefits occupants with the benefits to which they are entitled under Federal and State Relocation Guidelines. A. Relocation Advisory Assistance. Each eligible project occupant will have access to a Relocation Advisor. The Relocation Advisor shall provide ongoing advisory assistance to the occupant by assisting the occupant in locating and securing a replacement dwelling. In addition, the Relocation Advisor shall ensure that each eligible occupant receives the following: 1. Each eligible occupant will receive Relocation Advisory Assistance and will be eligible to receive Relocation Benefits as soon as a written offer is made to the owner of the property. Each eligible occupant will receive written documentation concerning their rights and Relocation Benefits after a written offer is made to the owner. 2. Each eligible occupant shall be interviewed by their Relocation Advisor. The Relocation Advisor shall request documentation concerning length of occupancy and income. 3. The Relocation Advisor will study the availability of comparable replacement sites in the area. Consideration will be given to the condition of the dwellings and whether or not they compare favorably to the acquired site. A determination will then be made as to the realistic cost for a comparable, decent, safe and sanitary dwelling in the area. Each eligible occupant will then receive a Letter of Entitlement that will explain the specific Relocation Benefits to which they are 5 entitled. 4. The development of this project shall be scheduled so that no person lawfully occupying the acquired site shall be required to move from the dwelling without a 90 days' written notice from the City of the date by which such a move is required. The 90 Day Notice to Vacate will also include a list of referrals to available replacement housing in the area. The Relocation Advisor shall also inform each occupant of the eviction policies that will be pursued in order to carry out the project. 5. Each eligible occupant shall receive current and continuing information on the availability of comparable replacement dwelling in the area. 6. Each eligible occupant shall be provided with a Relocation Advisor who shall act as a liaison to prospective landlords, Realtors and the City. The Relocation Advisor shall provide documentation to prospective landlords, lenders and Realtors concerning Relocation Benefits. In addition, the Relocation Advisor shall help each occupant complete Relocation Claims that will be submitted to the City. Should an occupant have a grievance against the City in regards to Relocation Policies and Procedures, the Relocation Advisor will provide the occupant with information concerning the City's Grievance Procedures. 7. The Relocation Advisor shall inspect each replacement dwelling to ensure that the unit meets Decent, Safe and Sanitary standards. 8. The Relocation Advisor shall provide any services required to insure that the relocation process does not result in different or separate treatment of occupants on account of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or other arbitrary circumstances. 9. The Relocation Advisor shall provide other advisory assistance to eligible persons in order to minimize their hardships. When needed, such assistance shall include counseling and referrals with regard to housing, financing, employment, training, health and welfare, as well as other assistance. 6 B. Moving Cost Assistance. Each project household will be assisted with the cost to move their personal property from their current home to their replacement site. Occupants have two options to receive payment. 1. Moving Cost Allowance. A household may choose to move their own property to the replacement site. A claim will be submitted by the household and payment will be made to the household based on the following Moving Cost Allowance Schedule. This allowance is in accordance with the schedule maintained by the California Department of Transportation. Moving Cost Allowance Schedule Occupant Owns Furniture Number of Rooms 1 2 3 4 5 6 Payment $500 $650 $800 $950 $1,150 $1,350 Moving costs for families moving from furnished units are based on a different schedule OR 2. Professional Moving Assistance. The household may choose to have a professional moving company move their personal property from their current dwelling to their replacement site. The City will pay actual moving expenses based on the lower of at least two acceptable moving bids from qualified professional moving carriers to pack, move and unpack all personal property from their home to the replacement site. The City will cover all reasonable costs associated with moving and insuring the occupant's personal property up to 50 miles from their current dwelling. If an occupant chooses this option, a professional moving company may be paid directly by the City to perform the move. Under this option, the City will also pay for the reconnecting of utilities at the replacement site and for the cost to store personal property moved from the site for up to 12 months, if determined to be necessary by the City. C. Rent Differential Payments. A Rent Differential Payment will be available to all eligible tenant occupants. The purpose of a Rent Differential Payment is to allow an occupant to relocate to a comparable replacement dwelling without having to pay an increase in rent and to make the unit affordable to the tenant. The City will make all Rent Differential Payments either directly to the tenant or to the tenant's new landlord. 7 There are two ways to calculate tenant Rent Differential Payments under the City's Relocation Assistance Program. If the occupant provides adequate documentation, then the City will calculate the Rent Differential Payment using each method. The occupant will be eligible to receive a payment based on whichever method provides the greatest assistance. The maximum Rent Differential Payment is $5,250.00 1) Based on the Difference Between Most Comparable Rent and Current Rent: The City will perform a Study to determine the cost to rent a comparable, decent, safe and sanitary replacement dwelling in the area. The City will then subtract the amount of the household's current rent and utilities from the most comparable rent and estimated utilities. This will equal the amount of the maximum Rent Differential Payment to which the household is entitled each month. This assistance is provided for 42 months. Comparable Rent Plus Estimated Utilities minus:Current Rent and Actual, Average Utility Costs equa/s:Maximum Monthly Rent Differential Payment OR 2) Based on the Difference Between Most Comparable Rent and 30% of Gross Monthly income. The City will perform a Study to determine the cost to rent a comparable, decent, safe and sanitary replacement dwelling in the area. The City will require the household to provide documentation of all household income. The City will then subtract 30% of the household's Gross Monthly Income from the most comparable rent and estimated utilities. This equals the amount of the maximum Rent Differential Payment to which the household is entitled each month. This assistance is provided for 42 months. Comparable Rent Plus Estimated Utilities minus:30% of the Household's Gross Monthly Income equa/s:Maximum Monthly Rent Differential Payment Each eligible tenant household will receive a Letter of Entitlement that describes all Relocation Benefits and the maximum Rent Differential Payment to which the household is entitled. The Letter will also explain the "Spend to Get" requirement. The Spend to Get requirement means that the occupant must use the funds to rent a comparable replacement dwelling in order to receive a Rent Differential Payment each month. If an occupant so chooses, they may use their Rent Differential Payment to purchase a replacement dwelling. If the occupant chooses this option, they must use the funds as a down payment and towards non-recurring closing costs. 8 D. Purchase Differential Payment. The owner occupant of a dwelling to be acquired may be entitled to receive a Purchase Differential Payment if they have owned and occupied the dwelling for not less than 180 days prior to the first written offer from the City. The Purchase Differential Payment is the difference between the cost of a comparable replacement dwelling and the acquisition price paid by the City. The maximum Purchase Differential Payment is $22,500.00 The City will perform a housing Study to determine the cost to purchase a comparable replacement home in the area. The City will then calculate the difference between the cost to purchase a replacement home and the price paid by the City for the current dwelling. E. Incidental Expenses Payment. The owner occupant of a dwelling may also be entitled to receive an Incidental Expenses Payment based on the Closing Costs to purchase a comparable replacement dwelling. The incidental expenses to be paid are those necessary and reasonable costs actually incurred by the owner as a result of the purchase of a replacement dwelling, and customarily paid by the buyer. If necessary, the Incidental Expenses Payment will be prorated to reflect the purchase of a comparable replacement dwelling as determined by the City. F. Interest Differential Payment. The owner occupant of a dwelling may also be entitled to receive an Interest Differential Payment based on the cost to secure a loan to purchase a comparable replacement dwelling. This payment is provided to ensure that the displacee is able to secure a comparable replacement property without incurring additional loan costs. Housing of Last Resort is a program which allows for Last Resort the implementation of certain regulations if the Housing Program Purchase Differential Payment or the Rent Differential Payment exceeds the standard limits as set by State and Federal Regulations. These regulations stipulate that any tenant occupant who is eligible to receive a Rent Differential Payment in excess of $5,250 and any owner occupant who receives a purchase Differential payment in excess of $22,500 is to be considered for housing of Last Resort. If project occupants fall into this category, it will be necessary for the City to provide Last Resort housing for the occupants. All payments are based on the most comparable replacement property as approved in the City's Comparable housing Study. As with all other Replacement Housing Payments, occupants must meet Spend to Get requirements in order to claim Last Resort Housing Payments. 9 All claims are to be filed through the household's Claim Processing and Relocation Advisor. The Advisor will assist the Distribution of Payments occupants in completing their claim forms, will notify each household of the documentation needed in order to file the claim and will inspect all replacement properties as needed. Each claim will be submitted along with documentation to the City for review and processing. Checks will be available for approved claims within 30 days of the date all documentation is submitted to the Relocation Advisor. The Relocation Advisor will personally notify each Occupant household in writing of their eligibility to receive Notification Relocation Assistance and will schedule an appointment for an interview once an offer has been made to purchase the property. The Advisor will also deliver the household's Letter of Entitlement and all subsequent notices to vacate as necessary. All projects shall be scheduled so that no person Project Scheduling lawfully occupying the project site will be required to move from their home without first receiving a Letter of Entitlement and 90 days written notice from the City of the date by which such a move is required. The City will deliver a Letter of Entitlement to each occupant so that the occupant will be fully informed of available assistance. In the event an occupant believes they have been The Appeals and denied an eligible benefit, or dispute the amount of Grievance Process any payment, or have been discriminated against in any manner, the occupant will be afforded an opportunity to file an appeal or grievance with the City's Relocation Appeals Board, or its designee, who will consider the claim and documentation and will prepare a written response of approval or denial of the claim. The Relocation Advisor will explain the City's grievance procedure in greater detail as necessary. The replacement dwelling must be occupied within Time for Occupying 12 months after the date of displacement. Replacement Dwelling and Filing Claims All claims must be filed within 18 months after the date of displacement 10 ATTACHMENT 5 Programa De Asistencia De Reubicacion Residencial Ciudad De Palm Desert ("City of Palm Desert") Estimado(a) Ocupante: Para minimar el impacto de su desplazamiento el Ciudad tiene dos programas disenados para ayudarle. 1. El Programa de Asistencia de Reubicacion, y 2. El Programa de Pago de Asistencia para Reubicacion El Programa de Asistencia para Reubicacion es muy complejo. Es importante que usted lea y entienda los asuntos explicados en este folleto que tienen que ver son su elegibilidad. Requisitos estrictos deben ser cumplidos antes que la elegibilidad pueda establecerse y el pago de beneficios sea determinado. No se comprometa a una vivienda de reemplazo hasta que se haya puesto en contacto con su consejero de Asistencia de Reubicacion y se hayan determinado su elegibildad y los beneficios a que usted tiene derecho. Title VI Compliance TITLE VI (Sec. 601) Civil Rights Act of 1964 Todos los servicios o beneficios como resultado de este proyecto sera administrado de acuerdo con el Titulo VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964, sin importar raza, color, origen nacional o sexo. TABLA DE MATERIAS ,QUE ES ASISTENCIA DE REUBICACION ? 1 ,QUE SON LOS PAGOS DE REUBICACION ? 1 LQUIEN ES ELEGIBLE PARA BENEFICIOS ? 1 i,CUALES SON LOS BENEFICIOS DE REUBICACION PARA LOS PROPIETARIOS DE VIVIENDA ? 2 PAGO DE GASTOS DE MUDANZA 3 • PAGO FIJO 4 • GASTOS REALES DE UNA MUDANZA REALIZADA POR UNA COMPANIA COMERCIAL DE MUDANZAS 4 • MUDANZA HECHA POR UNO MISMO 4 DIFERENCIAL DE PAGO DEL PRECIO DE COMPRA 5 COSTOS INCIDENTALES DE PAGO DE COMPRA 5 PAGO DE DIFERENCIAL DE INTERESES 6 6QUE SON LOS REQUISITOS PARA OBTENER LOS BENEFICIOS PARA UN PROPIETARIO DE VIVIENDA ? 7 ,CUALES SON LOS BENEFICIOS DE REUBICACION PARA INQUILINOS ? 10 PAGO DE GASTOS DE MUDANZA 10 • PAGO FIJO 11 • GASTOS REALES DE UNA MUDANZA REALIZADA POR UNA COMPANIA COMERCIAL DE MUDANZAS 11 • MUDANZA HECHA POR UNO MISMO 12 PAGO DE SUPLEMENTO DE ALQUILER 12 BENEFICIO PARA EL ENGANCHE 13 VIVIENDA DE ULTIMO RECURSO 15 APELACIONES 15 AVISO IMPORTANTE 15 LA INSPECCION DE DECENTE, SEGURA E SANITARIA 15 INFORMACION ADICIONAL 16 SU CONSEJERO DE REUBICACION Y SU NUMERO DE TELEFONO 16 ,QUE ES ASISTENCIA DE REUBICACION ? Asistencia de Reubicacion es un servicio provisto para usted por el personal de La Ciudad para ayudarle a conseguir una vivienda de reemplazo. Un Consejero de Asistencia de Reubicacion se pondra en contacto con usted. para determinar sus necesidades de reubicacion y sus preferencias de viviendas substitutas y otros servicios. El Consejero de Asistencia de Reubicacion es su contacto principal tocante todos los asuntos de Asistencia de Reubicacion y procedimientos. ,QUE SON LOS PAGOS DE REUBICACION ? Los pagos de reubicacion son para ayudar a pagar los costos de reubicacion incurridos por los ocupantes cuando se mudan de las vivendas. El tipo y la cantidad del pago depende si es propietario o inquilino y otros factores adicional. Se describen en mas detalle en otro lugar en este folleto. ,QUIEN ES ELEGIBLE PARA BENEVICIOS ? Cualquier propietario ocupante o inquilino ocupante quien es desalojado como resultado de un proyecto de La Ciudad esta protegido ya sea bajo el Acto Federal Uniforme de Asistencia para Reubicacion y Politica de Adquiscion de Bienes Raices o la Legislacion Estatal correspondiente. Por ley a usted se le darn un aviso por escrito como minimo 90 dias antes de que se le exija mudarse de la propiedad. PRECAUCION Legislacion para Reubicacion establece estricto requisitos para propietarios y inquilinos. Para recibir un pago de un beneficio particular como propietario o inquilino Ud. tiene que satisfacer TODOS los requisitos para el beneficio en particular. 1 ,CUALES SON LOS BENEFICIOS DE REUBICACION PARA LOS PROPIETARIOS DE VIVIENDA ? Los beneficios disponsibles para propietarios de vivienda estan divididos en tres (3) categorias. En que categoria esta usted depende de la cantidad de tiempo que usted ha ocupado la vivienda. A. Beneficios disponibles para los propietarios de vivienda en tenencia por 180 dias o mas antes de la primera oferta por escrito para comprar sus viviendas son: 1. Asistencia en Asesoria para Reubicacion Pagina 1 2. Pago de Gastos de Mudanza Pagina 2 3. Pago del Diferencial de Pago de Compra Pagina 3 4. Pago de los Costos Incidentales del Pago de Compra Pagina 4 5. Pago del Diferencial de Intereses Pagina 5 B. Beneficios disponibles para propietarios de vivienda en tenencia por 90 dias o mas pero menos de 180 dias antes de la primera oferta por escrito para sus viviendas son: 1. Asistencia en Asesoria para Reubicacion Pagina 1 2. Pago de Gastos de Mudanza Pagina 3 3. Beneficio de Pago del Enganche Pagina 13 (incluyendo costos incidentales de la compra) 4. Pago de Suplemento para el Alquiler Pagina 12 C. Beneficios disponibles para propietarios de vivienda en tenencia por menos de 90 dias antes de la primera oferta de compra por escrito por sus viviendas son: 1 . Asistencia en Asesoria para Reubicacion Pagina 1 2. Pago de Costos de Mudanza Pagina 3 NOTA: Beneficios de Pagos en la categoria "B" pueden ser disponible a propietarios en la categoria "C" bajo las provisiones de "Vivienda de Ultimo Recurso". Su Consejero de Reubicacion le ayudara en determinar sus beneficios. PAGO DE GASTOS DE MUDANZA Pagos de gastos de mudanza son para el proposito de ayudar a reembolsarle los gastos incurridos por mudarse de su vivienda. Los gastos de mudanza incluyen to siguiente servicios: • Desconectar y reconectar aparatos caseros • Empacar y desempacar bienes muebles • Almacenaje de bienes muebles, si se requiere • Seguor por el valor de reemplazo sobre los bienes muebles en la relacion con la mudanza y el almacenaje • Traspaso del servicio de telefono y conecciones de utilidades Los gastos de mudanza no incluyen ninguna adicion, mejora, alteracion, o cambio estructural en coneccion con la mudanza de los bienes muebles. Porque se tiene que someter un reclamo antes que se pueda pagar un reclamo de mudanza, pongase en contacto con su Consejero de Reubicacion ANTES de tomar cualquier accion. Un ocupante de vivienda puede reclamar gastos de mudanza por medio de cualquiera de los siguientes metodos: 1. Un Pago Fijo basada en el numero de cuartos (con muebles) de la vivienda adquirida. 2. El Gasto Real de la mudanza por una compania comercial de mudanza autorizada. 3. Un pago por mudarse usted mismo en base a la oferta mas baja por una compania comercial de mudanza autorizada. LI MITACION Los pagos de gastos de mudanza estan limitados al costo de una mudanza local, a no exceder 50 millas. Cargos de millaje adicional son la responsabilidad de la persona siendo mudadas. 3 PAGO FIJO En este metodo, el pago es basado en el numero de cuartos de la vivienda de donde se ha mudado, excepto los baFos. Los cuartos elegibles son los usados para acomodar muebles y efectos personales y estan generalmente limitados a la sala, comedor, cocina, sala familiar, dormitorio(s) y garaje. Lo siguiente aplica si los muebles de la vivienda o equipo le pertenecen a la persona desalojada: 1 cuarto $500.00 5 cuartos $1,150.00 Cada 2 cuartos $650.00 6 cuartos $1,350.00 cuarto 3 cuartos $800.00 7 cuartos $1,550.00 adicional 4 cuartos $950.00 8 cuartos $1,750.00 $175.00 Este beneficio no tiene nada que ver con los costos reales de una mudanza y no requiere prueba de los gastos. GASTOS REALES DE UNA MUDANZA REALIZADA POR UNA COMPANIA COMERCIAL DE MUDANZAS Esta opcion provee para el pago de los gastos reales razonables y necesarios de mudanza hasta una distancia de 50 millas. Supone el use de una mudanza comercial autorizada por la (Ciudad). El pago a una mudanza comercial autorizada puede hacerse directamente por el Distrito por el ocupante desalojado. Favor de anotar que el pago esta basada a la oferta menor. Los gastos reembolsados por medio de esta opcion podria incluir tambien gastos razonables por la conneccion de telefonos, aparatos electricos, y cable de television. Si se escoge el metodo de Pagos de Gastos Reales de Mudanza, usted debe notificarle a su Consejero de Reubicacion con un minima de tres a cuatro semanas antes de la fecha de su mudanza para hacer los arreglos necesarios. MUDANZA HECHA POR UNO MISMO Esta opcion es si en caso que la Ciudad determine que el Pago Fijo o los Gastos Reales de una Mudanza no son razonables. Su Consejero de Reubicacion le puede dar mas infomacion tocante a esta opcion. 4 DIFERENCIAL DE PAGO DEL PRECIO DE COMPRA Un propietario-ocupante elegible de una vivienda adquirida por la Ciudad quien Ilena todos los requisitos tiene derecho a recibir un pago que representa la diferencia, si la hay, entre el precio que el Ciudad pago por su vivienda y el precio requerido para la compra de una vivienda de reemplazo comparablemente funcional, decente, segura e sanitara. Se requiere que La Ciudad certifique que la vivienda que usted. compre o alquile, y ocupe, sea decente, segura e sanitara en Orden para que Usted. califique para los pagos de vivienda de reemplazo. En Orden de determinar su suplemento maxima para el Diferencial de Pago del Precio de Compra, se hara un estudio para determinar el mercado del precio de yenta de una vivienda de reemplazo Decente, Segura, e Sanitaria que es funcionalmente equivalente a la vivienda que esta siendo comprada por La Campania. Si el precio que la Ciudad le paga por su vivienda es menos que el precio que se encontro por viviendas funcionalmente comparables por el estudio, la diferencia sera el suplemento maxima de la vivienda de reemplazo al que Usted. tendra derecho. El suplemento real que Usted. recibira sera computado basado en la cantidad que Usted. realmente pago por la vivienda de reemplazo, pero no sera mas que el suplemento maxima de la vivienda de reemplazo determinado por el estudio del (Ciudad). COSTOS INCIDENTALES DE PAGO DE COMPRA Un propietario-ocupante elegible tiene derecho a un pago de ciertos costos-de-cierre que no vuelven a ocurrir incurridos al comprar una vivienda que sea decente, segura y sanitaria de reemplazo. Estos gastos incluyen tales cosas coma seguro de titulo, origen del prestamo o la cuota de asuncion que no representa el interes prepagado y que no excede los requeridos para reemplazar el prestamo existente del propietario-ocupante, reporte de credito, inspecciones de termitas, cuotas de plica. COSTOS DEFERENCIAL DE INTERESES Un propietario-ocupante elegible de una vivienda podria tener derecho a un pago por cualquier "costo de intereses de hipoteca adicional" incurrido en la compra de una vivienda decente, segura e sanitaria de reemplazo. El proposito de este beneficio es para relevarlo de la posibilidad de un tipo de interes mas alto incurrido debido a la adquisicion de su vivienda por la (Ciudad). El pago esta basado en el balance de la hipoteca no pagado de la vivienda que esta siendo comprada por la (Ciudad). Calculo de este beneficio es muy complicado; consulta con su Consejero de Reubicacion si usted cree que es elegible. NOTA: El costo total para el Diferencial Pago del Precio de Compra, Costos Incidentales de Pago de Compra y Pago de Diferencial de Intereses no puede exceder mas de $22,500, excepto bajo las provisiones de Vivienda de Ultimo Recurso. 6 ,QUE SON LOS REQUISITOS PARA OBTENER LOS BENEFICIOS PARA UN PROPIETARIO DE VIVIENDA ? A continuacion se encuentra una lista de todos los requisitos principales para cada beneficio, pero dicha lista no es exhaustiva. Por favor de consultar con su Consejero de Reubicacion para asegurarse de que ha complido con cualquier requisito antes que se mude. BENEFICIO REQUISITO ASISTENCIA DE REUBICACION 1. Ocupar un propiedad adquirida por la (Ciudad). PAGO POR GASTOS DE MUDANZA 1. Ocupar una vivienda adquirida por la Ciudad antes de, y en, la fecha en que la Ciudad de Palm Desert tome posesion de la propiedad. 2. Desocupar la vivienda adquirida por la (Ciudad). 3. Presentar una reclamacion dentro 18 meses de la mudanza. DIFERENCIAL DE PAGO DEL PRECIO DE COMPRA 1 . Ser propietario y ocupante de vivienda por 180 dias o mas antes de la primer oferta por escrito para comprar su vivienda. 2. Desocupar la vivienda adquirida por la (Ciudad). 3. La Ciudad tiene posesion legal de su propiedad o ha cerrado la hipoteca de la compra de su propiedad. 4. Se compra una vivienda decente, segura y sanitaria de reemplazo dentro un ano de la mudanza. 5. Presentar una reclamacion. 7 COSTOS INCIDENTALES DE PAGO DE COMPRA 1. Ser propietario y ocupante de vivienda por 180 dias o mas antes de la primera oferta por escrito para comprar su vivienda. 2. Desocupar la vivienda adquirida por la (Ciudad). 3. El Ciudad De Palm Desert tiene posesion legal de la propiedad. 4. Si compra una vivienda decente, segura e sanitaria vivienda de reemplazo dentro un ano de la mudanza. Los beneficios son costos de cierre que no vuelven. 5. Presentar una reclamacion. 8 BENEFICIO REQUISITO *PAGO DE DIFERENCIAL DE INTERESES 1. Ser propietario y ocupante de vivienda por 180 dias o mas antes de la primer oferta de la Ciudad De Palm Desert por escrito para comprar su vivienda. 2. Desocupar la vivienda adquirida. 3. Tener una hipoteca en la vivienda adquirida por la (Ciudad). 4. La Ciudad tiene posesion legal de su propiedad. 5. Si compra una vivienda decente, segura y sanitaria de reemplazo dentro un allo de la mudanza. 6. Tener una hipoteca en la vivienda de reemplazo con un interes mas alto de to que tenia en la propiedad adquirida. 7. Presentar una reclamacion. 9 ,CUALES SON LOS BENEFICIOS DE REUBICACION PARA INQUILINOS ? Los beneficios desponibles para los inquilinos estan divididos en dos (2) categorias. En que categoria esta usted. depende de cuanto tiempo ha ocupado la vivienda de la cual lo estan desalojando. A. Los beneficios disponsibles para inquilinos en tenencia por 90 dias o mas antes de la primera oferta por escrito para comprar su vivienda son: 1 . Asistencia en Asesoria para Reubicacion Pagina 1 2. Pago de Gastos de Mudanza Pagina 3 Y 3. Pago de Suplemento de Alquiler Pagina 12 0 4. Beneficio para el Enganche Pagina 13 B. Beneficios desponibles a inquilinos en tenencia por menos de 90 dias antes de la primera oferta por escrito para comprar su vivienda son: 1 . Asistencia en Asesoria para Reubicacion Pagina 1 2. Pago de Gastos de Mudanza Pagina 3 NOTA: Beneficios de Pagos en la categoria "A" pueden ser disponible a inquilinos en la categoria "B" bajo los provisiones de Vivienda de Ultimo Recurso". Su Consejero de Reubicacion le ayudara en determinar sus beneficios. PAGO DE GASTOS DE MUDANZA Pagos de gastos de mudanza son para el proposito de ayudar a reembolsarle los gastos incurridos por mudarse de su vivienda. Los gastos de mudanza incluyen lo siguiente servicios: • Deconectar y reconectar aparatos caseros • Empacar y desempacar bienes muebles • Almacenaje de bienes muebles, si se requiere • Seguro por el valor de reemplazo sobre los bienes muebles en la relacion con la mudanza y el almacenaje • Traspaso del servicio de telefono y conecciones de utilidades Los gastos de mudanza no incluyen ninguna adicion, mejora, alteracion, o cambio estructural en coneccion con la mudanza de los bienes muebles. Porque se tiene que someter un reclamo antes que se pueda pagar un reclamo de mudanza, pongase en contacto con su Consejero de Reubicacion ANTES de tomar cualquier accion. 10 Un ocupante de vivienda puede reclamar gastos de mudanza por medio de cualquiera de los siguientes metodos: 1. Un Pago Fijo basado en el numero de cuartos (con muebles) de la vivienda adquirida. 2. El Gasto Real de la mudanza por una compania de mudanza autorizada. 3. Un pago por mudarse usted mismo en base a la oferta mas baja por una compania comercial de mudanza autorizada. LIMITACION Los pagos de gastos de mudanza estan limitados al costa de una mudanza local, a no exceder 50 millas. Cargos de millaje adicional son la responsabilidad de la persona siendo mudadas. PAGO FIJO En este metodo, el pago es basado en el numero de cuartos de la vivienda de donde se ha mudado, excepto los ballos. Los cuartos elegibles son los usados para acomodar muebles y efectos personales y estan generalmente limitados a la sala, comedor, cocina, sala familiar, dormitorio(s) y garaje. Una lista de pagos bajo este beneficio esta incluido en pagina 4 de este folleto. Este beneficio no tiene nada que ver con los gastos reales de una mudanza y no requiere prueba de los gastos. GASTOS REALES DE UNA MUDANZA REALIZADA POR UNA COMPANIA COMMERCIAL DE MUDANZAS Esta opcion provee para el pago de los gastos reales razonables y necesarios de mudanza hasta una distancia de 50 millas. Supone el use de una mudanza comercial autorizada por la (Ciudad). El pago a una mudanza comercial autorizada puede hacerse directamente a La Ciudad De Palm Desert por el ocupante desalojado. Favor de anotar que el pago esta basada a la oferta menor. Los gastos reembolsados por medio de esta opcion podria incluir tambien gasto razonables por la conneccion de telefonos, aparatos electricos, y television de cable. Si se escoge el metodo de Pagos de Gastos Reales de Mudanza, usted. debe notificarle a su Consejero de Reubicacion con un minima de tres a cuarto semanas antes de la fecha de su mudanza para hacer los arreglos necesarios. 11 MUDANZA HECHA POR UNO MISMO Esta opcion es si en caso que La Ciudad De Palm Desert determine que el Pago Fijo o los Gastos Reales de una Mudanza no es razonable. Su Consejero de Reubicacion le puede dar mas informacion tocante a esta opcion. Si se escoge este metodo de pago, usted debe notificarle a su Consejero de Reubicacion con un minimo de tres a cuarto semanas antes de la fecha de su mudanza para hacer los arreglos necesarios. PAGO DE SUPLEMENTO DE ALQUILER El Pago de Suplemento de Alquiler es la cantidad, si la hay, que La Ciudad De Palm Desert a determinado que es 42 veces la diferencia de to siguiente: 1. La cantidad mensual y servicios pUblicos para alquiler de una vivienda de reemplazo decente, segura y sanitaria, cual es funcionalmente equivalente a la vivienda de donde este siendo desalojado; Y CUALQUIERA QUE RESULTE MENOR DE LO SIGUIENTE 2. A. La cantidad mensual y servicios pUblicos para alquilar la vivienda de donde esta siendo desalojado. 0 3. B. 30% del promedio de sus ingresos brutos para todos los adultos de la casa. La vivienda que usted realmente compre o alquile no tiene que ser comparable a su vivienda anterior. Usted se puede mudar a cualquier vivienda que le agrade con tal que sea decente, segura y sanitara. Comparabilidad es simplemente la norma que se usa para determinar la cantidad que usted puede tener derecho a reclamar. Se puede presentar una reclamacion para un Pago de Suplemento de Alquiler cualquier tiempo despues de alquilar una vivienda de reemplazo que es decente, segura y sanitara y que compute con los minimo requisitos del estado y federal. Sin embargo, tienes que presentar una reclamacion, no mas de 18 meses despues de la mudanza, de la propiedad que compro la (Ciudad). Este pago no pude exceder mas de $5,250.00 excepto bajo las provisiones de Vivienda de Ultimo Recurso. Una vivienda decente, segura e sanitara es una que La Ciudad ha inspeccionado y la cual este en conformidad a los codigos de edificacion, vivienda y tenencia para estructruas existentes. 12 • BENEFICIO PARA EL ENGANCHE Este pago esta diseNado para ayudarles hacer un pago para el enganche, para comprar una vivienda de reemplazo. La cantidad de este pago se determina por la (Ciudad) y es limitado por ley. Los siguientes ocupantes son elegible por este pago: 1. Inquilinos que han ocupado legalmente la vivienda por un minimo de 90 dias antes de la oferta escrita que se presento al dueno. 0 2. Propietarios de viviendas que han ocupado la vivienda por un minimo de 90 dias antes de la oferta escrita que se presento por La Ciudad De Palm Desert. Un inquilino desalojado elegible quien escoja comprar una vivienda de reemplazo puede recibir un beneficio de pago de enganche para una vivienda de reemplazo. El beneficio del pago de enganche no puede exceder el pago del suplemento de alquiler determinado por la Ciudad bajo el Pago de Suplemento de Alquiler. Si usted compra una vivienda para reemplazar la vivienda que la Ciudad compro, a usted le pueden pagar por ciertos costos-de-cierre que no vuelven a ocurrir, incurridos al comprar una vivienda decente, segura y sanitaria de reemplazo. Gastos incidentales generalmente incluyen seguro de titulo, cuotas de plica, cuotas de registro, etc. Este pago no pude exceder mas de $5,250.00 excepto bajo las provisiones de vivienda de Ultimo Recurso. QUE SON LOS REQUISITOS PARA OBTENER LOS BENEFICIOS DE INQUILINOS ? BENEFICIO REQUISITO ASISTENCIA DE REUBICACION 1 . Ocupar una propiedad adquirida por la Ciudad de Palm Desert. PAGO POR GASTOS DE MUDANZA 1 . Ocupar una vivienda adquirida por el La Ciudad antes de y en, la fecha en que la (Ciuda) tome posesion de la propiedad. 2. Desocupar la vivienda adquirida por la Ciudad. 3. Presentar una reclamacion dentro de 18 meses de la mudanza. 13 PAGO DE SUPLEMENTO DE ALQUILER 1. Ocupar la vivienda por 90 dias o mas antes de la primer oferta por escrito para comprar la propiedad. 2. Desocupar la vivienda adquirida por la Ciudad. 3. La Ciudad tiene posesion legal de la propiedad o ha cerrado la hipoteca de la compra de la propiedad. 4. Se compra una vivienda decente, segura y sanitaria de reemplazo dentro un allo de la mudanza. 5. Presentar una reclamacion dentro del8 meses de la mudanza. 14 VIVIENDA DE ULTIMO RECURSO Vivienda de Ultimo Recurso es un programa en el cual la (Ciudad), basado en una documentacion adicional rigurosa, puede exceder los $5,250.00 y $22,500.00 limitaciones para proveer vivienda de reemplazo. Basado en la certificacion de necesidades especiales y circumstancias, este programa provee otras opciones de vivienda de reemplazo incluyendo moviendo su vivienda actual a un nuevo lugar, renovando la vivienda existence o edificando una vivienda nueva. Su Consejero de Reubicacion le explicara mas detalladamente si su situacion califica para Vivienda de Ultimo Recurso. APELACIONES Si a Usted le han negado un pago que usted cree que debiera recibir o cree que la cantidad no ha sido correctamente calculada, o cree que la vivienda de reemplazo no era suficiente para su necesidades, usted debe ponerse en contacto con su Consejero de Asistencia de Reubicacion. El Consejero le darn informacion acerca del procedimiento de apelacion. Tu apleacion es un proceso administrativo establesado por la (Cidudad) para seguir que todos que an sido desalojados reciben tratamiento que es equitativo y justo. Los hechos del caso seran prontamente y cuidadosamente revisados por la Junta de Apelaciones establecida por la Ciudad De Palm Desert. AVISO IMPORTANTE Por ley, los pagos de reubicacion no son considerados como un ingreso para propositos de leyes de impuestos sobre la renta personal. Ademas estos pagos tampoco son considerados como ingreso o recursos para personas quienes reciben pagos de bienestar social y asistencia pUblica. Los Pagos de Beneficio de Reubicacion tampoco estan generalmente sujetos a un embargo para pagar deudas o gravamenes. Si algun problema surge debido a esto, pongase en contacto con su Consejero de Reubicacion. LA INSPECCION DE DECENCIA, SEGURIDAD E SANITARIA La inspeccion de decencia, seguridad y sanitara que conduce la Ciudad De Palm Desert es para deteminar si usted es elegible a beneficios de reubicacion. No es un garantia que la vivienda que usted va compra o alquilar este en buenas condiciones. La (Ciudad) no asume responsabilidad por cualquier problema que pueda haber en la vivienda de reemplazo. 15 INFORMACION ADICIONAL A ninguna persona elegible para pagos de reubicacion y quien este legalmente ocupando una propiedad requerida para un proyecto, se le pedira que se mude sin darsele de antemano un aviso por escrito de no menos de 90 dias. A ningun ocupante de vivienda elegible por pagos de reubicacion se le va requerir que se mude, a no ser que, una vivienda decente, segura e sanitara de reemplazo se le a hecho disponible. PRECAUCION Este folleto es una descripcion general del Programa de Asistencia para Reubicacion y no esta designado como un informe completo de todas las leyes y reglamentos del Estado y Federales los cuales, sin no se cumplen, pudieran causar la perdida, o reduccion de los beneficios de reubicacion que una persona de to contrario pudiera recibir. Perdida de elegibilidad pueda ocurrir si usted vende o se muda de su propiedad sin antes ponerse en contacto con su Consejero de Asistencia de Reubicacion. 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