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CDC/2009-56 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RELOCATION PLAN AND REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN FOR DISPLACED RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES RELATED TO THE 5TH STREET AND MERIDIAN A VENUE PROJECT 6 WHEREAS, as of June 2009, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino 7 (the "Agency) is the owner of 4 vacant parcels and 5 four-plex apartment buildings and is 8 preparing to enter into negotiations with the owners of the remaining 10 privately owned buildings 9 located in the 5th Street and Meridian Avenue Project (the "Project") area situated between Spruce 10 Street to the north, Meridian Avenue to the west, Foothill Boulevard to the south and Dallas 11 Avenue to the east (the "Site"); and 12 WHEREAS, on September 15, 2008, the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San 13 Bernardino ("Council") and the Community Development Commission of the City of San 14 Bernardino ("Commission") authorized the City of San Bernardino ("City") to make Agency Low- 15 and Moderate-Income Housing Funds available for the purposes of acquiring the 18 severely 16 blighted four-plex structures located at the Site; and 17 WHEREAS, the 18 four-plex structures totals 72 apartment units of which 30 are currently 18 occupied and the residents will need to be permanently relocated to allow for future development 19 within the Site; and 20 WHEREAS, the California Community Redevelopment Law ("CRL") Government Code 21 Section 7260, et seq., and Title 25, Chapter 6, Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition 22 requires that prior to displacement of any resident, a Relocation Plan must be prepared in order to 23 assess the relocation and housing needs of each resident and to quantify relocation benefits in 24 accordance with State and Federal Law; and 25 WHEREAS, on October 6, 2008, the Commission approved a Professional Services 26 Agreement by and between the Agency and California Property Specialists, Inc. ("CPSI"), for 27 relocation services and relocation plan preparation in accordance with the CRL and Uniform 28 Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies and the State of California Housing and Pc\AgendasIResolutionslResolutions\2009109-21-09RelocationPlan_SthandMeridianproject.doc CDC/l009-56 1 Community Development Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 25) and the U.S. 2 Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") federal guidelines; and 3 WHEREAS, on August 21, 2009, CPSI informed the tenants at the Site that a draft 4 Relocation Plan was available at the offices of the Agency, the Norman Feldhym Library and the 5 Paul Villasenor Library for a 30-day public review and comment period; and 6 WHEREAS, on August 21, 2009, CPSI informed the tenants at the Site that a draft 7 Replacement Housing Plan was available at the offices of the Agency, the Norman Feldhym 8 Library and the Paul Villasenor Library for a 30-day public review and comment period; and 9 WHEREAS, the Agency has not received any public comments during the review period. 10 NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE 11 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER, AS 12 FOLLOWS: 13 Section 1. The Commission hereby approves and adopts the Relocation Plan and 14 Replacement Housing Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibits "A" 15 and "B" and authorizes the Interim Executive Director of the Agency to proceed with the relocation 16 of the residents residing at the Site pursuant to the Relocation Plan which also authorizes the 17 expenditure from the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Funds in the amount of $365, 154. 18 Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its date of adoption by this 19 Commission. 20 1/1 21 1/1 22 1/1 23 1/1 24 /1/ 25 1/1 26 1// 27 1// 28 1// 2 P:\Agendas\Re,Qlutions\ResolutionsI2009109-21.09RelocArionPlan-Sthand Meridian Project doc 1 2 3 4 CDC/2009-56 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RELOCATION PLAN AND REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN FOR DISPLACED RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES RELATED TO THE 5TH STREET AND MERIDIAN AVENUE PROJECT 5 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Community meeting 6 Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino at a i oint reeular 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 By: , 2009, by the following vote to wit: day of Sentember Ayes X Nays Abstain Absent X X X X X X ilk Secretary September ,2009. Patrie J. Morris, Chm unity Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino Approved as to Form: 27 28 ~~~W= geney Cou el 3 P:\Agcnda,\Resolution,\Re,olutiom\2009\09.21_0'lRelocationPlan.5thandjl,kridianProicct.doc EXHIBIT "A" RELOCATION PLAN (5TH AND MERIDIAN AVENUE PROJECT) Relocation Plan The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino 5th and Meridian Avenue Project July 28, 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. IN T ROD U C T ION. . . .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 1 1. REGIONAL LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ....................................................................... 2 2. SPECIFIC PROJECT LOCATION .........................................................................................3 3. GENERAL PROJECT DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOUSING ....................................................4 II. ASSESSMENT OF RELOCATION NEEDS ................. 6 1. SURVEY METHOD ............................................................................................................ 6 2. RESIDENTIAL DATA AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT .............................................................. 7 A. FIELD SURVEY DATA .................................................................................................. 7 B. REPLACEMENT HOUSING NEEDS............................................................................... 8 C. SENIOR / HOUSEHOLDS WITH PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES .................................... 8 3. NON-RESIDENTIAL DATA AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT ..................................................... 8 III. RELOCATION RESOURCES. ............ .....................9 1. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT................................................................................ 9 2. COMPETING PROJECTS ..............................................................................................10 3. ALTERNATE HOUSING PROGRAMS ............................................................................10 4. TEMPORARY HOUSING NEEDS................................................................................... 11 IV. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ................ 12 1. ADVISORY SERViCES................... ............................ ................................. ........... ......... 12 2. RELOCATION BENEFITS TO RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANTS ..............................................13 A. MOVING EXPENSE PAYMENTS................................................................................... 13 I. Fixed Payment (based on Room Count Schedule) ...............................................13 ii. Actual Cost (Professional Move) .........................................................................14 B. RELOCATION BENEFITS TO TENANT-OCCUPANTS .....................................................14 C. LAST RESORT HOUSiNG.................................................................................................14 V. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS .......................... 16 A. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ...............................................................................................16 B. NOTICES .......................................................................................................................17 C. LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE ..............................................................................................18 D. RELOCATION APPEAL PROCESS....................................................................................18 E. EVICTION POLiCy.... .... ... .... ....... .... .... ....... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... ....... .... ....... .... .... ... .... .... ..... 18 F. PROJECTED DATES OF DISPLACEMENT........................................................................18 G. ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS .................................................................................19 VII. ATTACHMENT AND EXHIBITS........................ 20 EXHIBIT A RESIDENTIAL INTERVIEW FORM ........................................................................ 21 EXHIBIT B GENERAL INFORMATION NOTICE (ENGLISH) ..................................................... 22 EXHIBIT C GENERAL INFORMATION NOTICE (SPANISH) .....................................................24 EXHIBIT D RELOCATION INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE (ENGLISH) .................................... 26 EXHIBIT E RELOCATION INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE (SPANISH) ..................................... 31 EXHIBIT F HUD INCOME LIMITS 2009 ................................................................................. 36 EXHIBIT G YOUR RIGHTS UNDER TITLE Vi........................................................................... 37 EXHIBIT H NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY - 90 DAY OCCUOANT (ENGLISH) .................................. 39 EXHIBIT I NOTICE OF ELlGIBILTY - 90 DAY OCCUPANT (SPANISH) .................................... 42 EXHIBIT J 90 DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (ENGLISH) .............................................................. 4S EXHIBIT K 90 DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (SPANISH) .............................................................. 46 EXHIBIT L PUBLIC COMMENTS AND AGENCY WRITTEN RESPONSE ................................... 47 I. INTRODUCTION The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino ("Agency") is proposing to proceed with the 5th Street and Meridian Avenue redevelopment project ("Project"). The proposed Project will require the acquisition of eighteen (18) parcels which includes seventeen (17) residential multifamily four-plex buildings and one (1) vacant lot. At this time, the seventeen (17) buildings are comprised of thirty (30) tenant occupied residential units and thirty-eight (38) vacant units. None of the residential units have been identified as being owner occupied. The high vacancy rates were due to overall economic conditions, subsequent foreclosures, and in one case, demolition for code compliance purposes. As vacancies increased, blight and crime increased within the project area. The Project was therefore initiated in response to these conditions. There are currently no specific plans for the redevelopment of the properties, upon completion of all acquisition and relocation activity. Rather, proposals from for-profit and non-profit developers will be requested to design the future redevelopment. This redevelopment may involve options such as construction of single family residences to match the nature and character of surrounding neighborhoods, or senior housing and other speciai needs housing. The general purpose of this Relocation Plan ("Plan") is to provide the Agency with summary and statistical information regarding the potential impact to the residential occupants within the Project area. Specifically, this report is concerned with identifying the potential impact that may occur as a result of the displacement of occupants. Upon the implementation of the Plan, advisory assistance will be provided to each occupant, which includes, but is not limited to personal interviews, a survey of existing conditions, needs analysis, provision of information regarding availability of replacement housing, and issuance of notices as required by state relocation law. This Plan is prepared in accordance with the State of California Relocation Law, Government Code Section 7260, et. seq., and Title 25, Chapter 6, Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition, as amended. The Agency has retained the services of California Property Specialists, Inc. ("CPSI") to prepare and administer the Plan. The Plan will be available for public review and comment for 30 days. All written and oral comments obtained during this comment period, along with the Agency's responses to these questions and concerns, will be added to the Final Plan and forwarded to the Redevelopment Agency Board for review and adoption. If approved and adopted by the governing body, the Plan shall be implemented and administered in accordance with state rules and regulations. Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 1. REGIONAL LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION The City of San Bernardino is located on the southwest part of the County of San Bernardino in the heart of the Inland Empire. The City lies near the boundaries of the cities of Fontana, Colton, Rialto, Lama Linda, Grand Terrace and Highland. It is approximately sixty (60) miles east of the City of Los Angeles. The City's major highway dividers include Interstate 210, which connects east-west through the northern part of the city, and Interstate 10, which connects east-west roughly on the south side of the city. The City of San Bernardino is within driving distance to several mountain resorts and lakes. See Figure 1 for Regional Location. Fo.tilijU . / I , ) , ( , I \ ( \ ! \, ,..' r' '~-,~ /~.# 1 'I( -' (i'.~ i' l~-,I - t ',-e'/ \'t',.;r__~ -- I t.. -~ rc r ~.- ~ ~l , r Figure 1: Project Area Regional Map Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 2 2. SPECIFIC PROJECT LOCATION The project area under consideration is located on 5th Street east of Meridian Avenue, north of Foothill Blvd, and approximately 3 miles west of Interstate 215. The project area is near public schools, parks and shopping opportunities. See Figure 2 for specific Project location. Figure 2: Project Location Prepared by California Property Speciolists. Inc. 3 3. GENERAL PROJECT DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOUSING The median annual household income, as reported by the occupants in the Project site in February and March 2009 was $19,800, which is lower than the 2000 U.S. Census Survey for the City of San Bernardino median annual income of $33,357. The median age within the Project site is 17 years old, which is lower than the median age from the 2000 U.S. Census Survey of 27.6 years old. The California Department of Finance for 2009 identified 66,640 housing units in the study area, with an average of about three (3) persons per household. The vacancy rate of 11 % translates to a surplus of available housing units at any given time. See Figure 3, Project Demographics. Figure 3 Project Demographics ,I'" sf ~ 560,UZ .,." " "~ ~l ~<!' ,;I ~ti ~. -:l /~ ./ ,," ~/' . City of San Bernardino ,l ,/ q" .I' q" ~ County of San Bernardino Prepared by California Properly Specialists, Inc. 4 The California Department of Finance for 2009 identified the City of San Bernardino with an ethnically diverse population of 204,483. Figure 4 below compares the ethnicity of the City of San Bernardino with the ethnicity of Project area households. Figure 4 Ethnicity City of San Bernardino Ethnicity 88.022, 32% \ \ \, 83,849,31% I: :::: or Amcan Americanl D American Indian & Alaska Nathe o Asian ~30,425, 11% . Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander _ Some Other Race 2,591,1% . Two or More Races 50,286, 18%J 680, 0% I_ Hispanic or Latino (of any race)! ,---- Project Area Ethnicity r-.-- I_White 1 4,15% . Black or African American 13,48% ~ \, 1,4% o American Indian & Alaska Native o Asian . Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander . Some Other Race . Two or rv10re Races ! ,. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) ~ Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 5 II. ASSESSMENT OF RELOCATION NEEDS 1. SURVEY METHOD To gather the necessary information for this Relocation Plan, personal interviews were conducted with twenty-seven (27) of the thirty (30) occupied residential households. Three (3) households did not wish to participate in the Plan survey. The surveys were completed within the months of February and March, 2009, in the residents' homes and were conducted in English and Spanish, as appropriate. The residents were asked about the number of occupants, size of unit, length of occupancy, disabilities or special needs, household income, and desired area of preference for replacement. Table 1 below reflects some of the household characteristics and needs. Table 1: SUBJECT HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS (27 Respondents) Adults Children Bedrooms - Bedrooms Income Section 8 Current Needed Category Household 1 3 0 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 2 4 0 2 2 Very Low No Household 3 2 0 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 4 3 0 2 2 Very Low No Household 5 3 0 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 6 2 1 2 2 Lower Income No Household 7 3 1 2 No 2 Very Low Household 8 2 1 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 9 2 1 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 10 2 1 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 11 1 1 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 12 1 1 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 13 2 1 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 14 4 1 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 15 2 2 2 2 Extremely Low No Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 6 Table 1: SUBJECT HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS (27 Respondents) - Continued Adults Children Bedrooms. Bedrooms Income Section 8 Current Needed Category Household 16 2 2 2 2 Extremely Low No Household 17 2 3 2 2 Not disclosed Yes Extremely Low No Household 18 1 3 2 2 Household 1 9 4 3 2 3 Extremely Low No Household 20 1 4 2 2 Extremely Low Yes Household 21 2 Extremely Low No 3 4 3 Household 22 2 2 3 Extremely Low No 4 Household 23 1 2 3 Extremely Low No 5 Household 24 2 2 3 Extremely Low No 5 Household 25 1 5 2 3 Extremely Low No Household 26 1 6 2 3 Extremely Low No Household 27 1 2 4 extremely Low No 7 The income category classifications are based on information from the most current income category limits established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the County of San Bernardino for 2009. See Exhibit F. 2. RESIDENTIAL DATA AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT A. FIELD SURVEY DATA The twenty-seven (27) respondent households are comprised of 62 minors and 57 adults, for an average household size of over 4 persons per household. The monthly rent paid by respondents ranges from $675 to $900, with an average monthly rent of $771. All of the respondent households occupy a two (2) bedroom unit. The three (3) households that chose not to participate in the survey also occupy two bedroom units. Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 7 B. REPLACEMENT HOUSING NEEDS Replacement housing needs for tenant occupants are based on the ratio of total household's occupants to number of bedrooms. The standard for the maximum number of occupants follows a 2 + 1 theory, allowing for two occupants per bedroom with one occupant able to occupy a separate den, living or family room. For example, a one-bedroom dwelling may accommodate three (3) people, a two- bedroom may accommodate up to five (5) people, and a three-bedroom up to seven (7) people. Eight of the respondent households have been identified as being overcrowded when determining specific housing needs. Referrals presented to any potential tenant displacee will refiect the appropriate bedroom count as required by government regulations and Agency standards. Table 2 below illustrates the number, type and dwelling size required to accommodate the households, based on current number of occupants. Table 2: Replacement Housing Needs (27 Respondent Households) Bedroom Replacement Size Needed Amount of Units Needed Two Bedroom 17 Two Bedroom (Section ill 2 Three Bedroom 7 Four Bedroom 1 C. SENIOR I HOUSEHOLDS WITH PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES There are no households that reported having a senior person as a household occupant. Additionally, there were no households that reported having any occupants with any disabilities that would need to be accommodated at a replacement dwelling. 3. NON-RESIDENTIAL DATA AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT There are no commercial uses that have been identified as potentially being affected as a result of the Project acquisitions. Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 8 III. RELOCATION RESOURCES The Agency's relocation consultant interviewed, viewed and evaluated each potentially impacted residential dwelling to assess the needs for a comparable replacement site. The information was the basis for an extensive resource survey conducted during the months of March and April 2009. To determine the availability of replacement housing and commercial replacement sites, the following sources were utilized: . Windshield/drive-by surveys conducted in the City of San Bernardino . Classified rental listings from local newspapers and "For Rent" publications; . Internet resources; Search efforts were generally contained within a 1 a-mile radius of the Project site. 1. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT Replacement Housing research data indicates an adequate supply of replacement rental properties available to potential residential displacements. The survey Identified a total of one hundred thirty five (135) available two, three and four bedroom, and two- bedroom section 8 rental units. Units include apartments, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes. Specific replacement housing data in the City of San Bernardino is summarized in Table 3 below. The information on the rental housing available in the immediate area is included as a general representation of available sites. As with any resource survey, results reflect conditions at a given point in time, and individual units mayor may not be available at the time of displacement. Table 3: Available Replacement Rental Housing and Costs Two Section 8 Three Four Two Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom No. Dwellings 52117 812 4417 3111 (Available / Needed) Rental Amount Range $650 - $1,388 $800 - $1,250 $700 - $1,100 - $1,850 $3,200 Average Monthly Rent $914 $944 $1,388 1,866 Considering the described availability of replacement housing resources gathered over the survey period, it appears that there is a more than adequate supply of replacement resources for displaced households. While adequate replacement sites are available, based on survey results, current rents paid by displaced occupants may increase. Any Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 9 possible rent increases will be met through the Agency's obligation under the relocation regulations, including Last Resort Housing requirements. (See Section IV C). Through its relocation agent, CPSI, the Agency will be responsible to assist each household in relocating into comparable replacement housing. In accordance with applicabie state and federal rules and regulations and subsequent assistance, any replacement housing approved by the Agency must meet decent, safe and sanitary housing standards. In order to meet these standards, 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 devices; . Contain a safe heating system capable of sustaining a reasonable temperature; . Be adequate in size with respect to the number of rooms and area of living space needed to accommodate the displaced household; . 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 not mobile or impaired, be free of barriers which would restrict reasonable ingress, egress, or use of the dwelling; 2. COMPETING PROJECTS The Agency is currently undertaking other projects within the city limits. However, due to the scope of this Project, it is anticipated that other ongoing projects will not have any significant impact on the availability of replacement resources as it relates to the relocation efforts of this specific Project. 3. ALTERNATE HOUSING PROGRAMS Section 8 housing vouchers are granted by the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (County Housing Authority) when available to qualified low and moderate income families, seniors and disabled persons to secure suitable and affordable housing. Currently, the County Housing Authority has exhausted its vouchers. The program's waiting list was placed on hold effective March 2007, and will remain on hold until further notice. There are currently about 30,000 people on the waiting list. Nonetheless, one of the functions of the relocation program is to provide qualified displaced households rental assistance for the incurred increased rent for a period of forty-two (42) months. Therefore, the scope of assistance provided by the relocation program through the Agency should suffice. Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 10 4. TEMPORARY HOUSING NEEDS The Agency does not foresee a need for temporary housing as a result of Project acquisitions or reiocation requirements. Should such a need arise, the Agency will respond appropriately and in conformance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 11 IV. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Agency will be providing a comprehensive Relocation Assistance Program to all families displaced by the Project. The Agency's Relocation Program is designed to minimize hardship and be responsive to unique Project circumstances. Services will be provided in such a manner to ensure consistent and equal treatment of displacees, without regard to race, nationality, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, family status or disability. California Property Specialists, Inc, (CPSI) has been retained by the Agency to administer the Relocation Program. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) relocation representatives from CPSI will be available to assist all displaced households. CPSI staff can be contacted by calling the phone numbers listed below, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CPSI's offices are located at: 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 115 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Office 714-550-4628 Toll Free (888) 986-1814 Fax 714-200-0809 The Agency's comprehensive Relocation Assistance Program consists of two principal components: Advisory Assistance and Financial Assistance. These principal components will be implemented in accordance with state and federal regulations. 1. ADVISORY SERVICES Individuals moving from existing homes, as a result of the Agency's Project, will receive advisory assistance, including the following: . informing displacees about the relocation program; . helping with the process of locating replacement accommodations; . assisting the displacee with claims processing; . provide information and/or coordinate assistance with outside service providers. To follow through a comprehensive advisory assistance program and to assure that the Agency meets its obligations under the law, relocation staff will perform the following functions: a) A General Information Notice (GIN) will be sent to all occupants who will be displaced. (See Exhibits B and C); b) Determination of the needs of each residential displacee eligible for relocation Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 12 assistance; c) Provide displacee with referrals to comparable properties within reasonable time prior to displacement; d) If necessary, provide transportation for displacees to inspect replacement sites; e) Provide reasonable services necessary to successfuily relocate residential displacees being dispiaced by the Project; f) Assure that no occupant is required to move without a written gO-day notice to vacate; g) Establish and maintain a formal grievance or appeals procedure for use by displacees regarding any Agency decision regarding relocation assistance. 2. RELOCATION BENEFITS TO RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANTS The Relocation Benefit Program will assist eligible occupants, by paying costs and expenses to relocate to a replacement site in accordance with applicable relocation guidelines. These costs are limited to those necessary for the purchase or rental of a comparable replacement property and moving costs for their personal property. In the course of personal interviews and follow-up visits, each displacee will be counseled as to available options and the potential consequences of any choice with respect to financial assistance. Moving costs and relocation benefits will be paid to eligible displacees upon submission of required claim forms and documentation in accordance with the Agency's administrative procedures. These include: A. MOVING EXPENSE PAYMENTS Any eligible displaced person who lawfuily occupies the property being acquired, regardless of the length of occupancy, wiil be eligible for reimbursement of moving costs associated with property located at the displacement site. Displacees will receive either a fixed payment based on a room count schedule or actual cost associated with a professional move. i. Fixed Payment (based on Room Count Schedule) The displacee may, while taking the responsibility for the move, elect to receive a fixed payment for moving expenses based on a room count in the displacement dwelling. The fixed payment is a one-time, all inclusive allowance that does not require back-up documentation. The current schedule for fixed moving payments is set forth in Table 4: Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 13 Table 4: Occupants Who Own Furniture Room Count Payment 1 Room $625 2 Rooms $800 3 Rooms $1,000 4 Rooms $1,175 5 Rooms $1,425 6 Rooms $1,650 7 Rooms $1,900 8 Rooms $2,150 Each additional room $225 Occupant without own furniture 1 Room not furnished I $400 Each additional room I $65 ii. Actual Cost (Professional Move) The displacee may elect to retain the services of a licensed professional mover, in which case the Agency will pay for the actual cost of the moving within a 50 mile radius, based on the lower of two acceptable bids. After the move is complete, the displacee may pay the mover directly and seek reimbursement from the Agency or request a direct payment to the moving company. B, RELOCATION BENEFITS TO TENANT.OCCUPANTS Residential tenants who have established their residency in the displacement dwelling at least 90 days prior to the first written offer by the Agency, for the property acquisition, may be eligible to receive a Rental Assistance Payment ("RAP"), in addition to a payment for moving expenses. Payment to residential tenants are determined on the basis of their current rent, their ability to pay, household occupants, market rent of a comparable replacement dwelling and actual rent of the replacement unit plus any estimated cost increase for utilities. Except in the case of "Last Resort Housing" situations and, pursuant to the Regulations, any Rental Assistance Payment is limited to a maximum of $5,250. C. LAST RESORT HOUSING The Regulations contain policies and procedures for implementing a Last Resort Housing Program. This program is authorized by statute if affordable replacement housing cannot be found within the basic statutory relocation limits of $5,250 for tenants and $22,500 for owner occupants. Based on the results of our survey, many of the households in the Project area will qualify for Last Resort Housing. The following is the recommended course Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 14 of action for the Project displaces and a summary of their entitlements for replacement housing: . Provide additional rent supplements above the statutory amount of $5,250, with payments being made toward the rent differential or down payment to purchase a replacement site. Prepared by California Properly Specialists, Inc. 15 V. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS A. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Citizen participation will be in accordance with the California Relocation Assistance Act ("CRAL"), Government Code, Section 7260 et. seq., State Relocation Guidelines and Title 25, Chapter 6, as well as the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended ("URA"), and Section 49 Code of Federal Regulations ("CFR"), Part 24. 1. Timely and fuli access to all documents relevant to their relocation program. The Agency will only restrict access where confidentiality is protected by law or its disclosure is prohibited by law; 2. To ensure that the information in documents provided does not compromise the privacy of eligible persons; 3. To provide technical assistance necessary to interpret elements of the Plan and its pertinent materials; 4. A general notice of the Plan shall be provided to all displacees in the proposed Project site and city-wide by publicizing a notice in the newspaper of general circulation. The draft Pian will also be avaiiable for public review for 30 days prior to submission for adoption by the Agency Board; 5. Copies of the draft Plan can be obtained and comments from displacees and other interested persons regarding this Plan should be sent to: Carey K. Jenkins CIO Shannon M. Johnson Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino 201 N. "E" Street, #301 San Bernardino, CA 92401 6. The right of any persons to submit written or oral comments and objections, including the right to submit written comments on the Plan when it is forwarded to the Agency for final approval; 7. Prompt written responses to any written comment, objection or criticisms; 8. Upon receipt of public comments, the Plan will be reviewed to ensure that it is Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 16 feasible, complies with applicable environmental standards, locaily adopted rules and applicable laws and regulations; 9, Public comments and the Agency's response will be included in the Final Plan; 10, Upon completion of all reviews, the Plan wiil be presented for adoption by the Agency, In the event that this Plan and the Project are not implemented within one (1) year from the date of the Plan adoption, and the Project subsequently proceeds, the Agency wiil prepare an amendment to the Plan outlining any significant changes that may have occurred in the interim, B, NOTICES Any official notice that the Agency is required to provide a Project occupant shail be personaily delivered or sent by certified or registered first-class mail, return receipt requested, Notices wiil be written in understandable language, and persons unable to read or understand any notice wiil be provided translation and counseling, Each notice wiil indicate the name, address and telephone number of a person who may be contacted for answers to questions or other additional assistance, These are the five principal notices; 1, General Information Notice (See Exhibits B & C); 2, Relocation Brochure (See Exhibits D and E); 3, Title VI Non-Discrimination Statement (See Exhibit G); 4, Notice of Relocation Eligibility (See Exhibits H & I); 5, Ninety (90) Day Notice To Vacate (See Exhibits J & K); The General Information Notice, Relocation Brochure and Non-Discrimination Statement are intended to provide potential displacees with a description of the Agency's relocation program, eligibility criteria, information regarding potential financial assistance, and appeal rights, The Notice of Relocation Eligibility will contain a determination of eligibility for relocation assistance and a description or itemization of potential entitlement benefits, No lawful occupant affected by this Project, wiil be required to move without having received at least 90 days advance written notice of the earliest date by which the move wiil be necessary, The ninety (90) Day Notice will either state a specific date or state that the occupant wiil receive further notice indicating at least 60 days in advance, the specific date required to move, A Ninety (90) Day Notice wiil not be issued to any residential displacee without first being given information regarding Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 1 7 an available replacement dwelling. C. LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE Language assistance will be available for occupants who do not understand or speak English. D. RELOCATION APPEAL PROCESS A person who is dissatisfied with a determination as to eligibility for benefits, a payment amount, failure to provide a comparable replacement site referrals, or the Agency's property management practices may file a request for a review and/or appeal in accordance with state and federal regulations and the Grievance Procedures. E. EVICTION POLICY The Agency recognizes that eviction is permissible only as a last resort. Eviction will only take place in cases of illegal occupancy, nonpayment of rent, serious violation of the rental agreement, a dangerous or illegal act in the unit, or if the occupants refuse all reasonable offers and alternate accommodations. In all cases, relocation records must be documented to reflect the specific circumstances surrounding the eviction. If a tenant is evicted for cause, all relocation benefits to which they may be entitled may be jeopardized. The Agency pledges that an eviction will not be undertaken for the purposes of evading their obligations to make available payments under their Relocation Assistance Program or other assistance to which a person may otherwise be entitled. F. PROJECTED DATES OF DISPLACEMENT No displacee will be required to vacate without a minimum of a 90 day written notice. However, an occupant in the study area may choose to vacate prior to the issuance of a "Notice to Vacate," once they receive their Notice of Eligibility and are assured that they will receive relocation assistance. The Agency anticipates Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 18 that date specific Notices to Vacate will not be issued prior to acceptance of this Pian. The Agency does reserve the right to provide assistance to vacate a property in less than 90 days if the property is considered unsafe or uninhabitable at the time the Agency takes possession. If this situation occurs, Agency staff and relocation consultants will work diligently with the occupants to assure fair treatment and opportunity to wisely use their RAP benefits. Displacement of all tenants is expected to be completed within ninety (90) days after the Agency gains possession of all Project parcels and structures. G. ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS The estimated relocation budget is based on the data obtained through occupant interviews, current Project scope, availabie replacement sites, and the experience and judgment of CPSI staff. The estimated relocation budget does not include any payment for property acquisitions, loss of business goodwill payments, or professional fees necessary to implement the Reiocation Assistance Program. THE PROJECTED RELOCATION COSTS FOR THIS PROJECT Is: $329,904 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE $ 35,250 FIXED MOVING PAYMENT TOTAL $ 365,154 The Agency pledges to appropriate, on a timely basis, the funds necessary to ensure the successful completion of the Project, including funds necessary for Last Resort Housing, as indicated in Section IV C, of the Relocation Plan. Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 19 VII. ATTACHMENT AND EXHIBITS Prepared by California Properly Specialists, Inc. 20 EXHIBIT A Date: Project Name: RESIDENTIAL INTERVIEW FORM RESIDENTIAL QUESTIONNAIRE Interviewer: TENANT INFORMATION Occupant Name: Address: Move-in Date: Rent Amount: Home Phone: Security Deposit: Cell Phone: Primary Language: Social Security#: Work Phone: Ethnicity: OCCUPANCY Bedrooms: Baths: ~ Garage/Carport: ~ Total # of Rooms: Bedrooms Needed: Gas: Tenant [ ] Owner [] Electricity: Tenant I ] Owner [] Water! Sewer/Garbage: Tenant [ ] Owner [ ] _Rent _Lease _Mortgage Own _Vacant No Contact _Elderly Household _Handicap Household _Section 8 Recipient TYPE OF STRUCTUREIOTHER INFO _SRO SFR _Apt _DuplexfTriplex _CondolTownhouse Hotel/Motel _Vacant Do you own your own car: Yes [ ] No [] Home business: Yes [ ] No [] What Type: Do you need to be close to transportation (metro, bus): Yes [ ] No [J Do you need to be close to Hospital, School: YesfNo Area Preference: Do you own any pets: What Type: MOBILEHOME Model: Size: Year: Pad Rent: OWNER-OCCUPANT INFORMATION Term Left Months: Principal Balance: Living Area Sq. Ft.: Loan Type: Lot Size Sq. Ft.: Purchase Price: HOUSEHOLD OCCUPANTS Name Sex Age Monthly Incomel Comments School Attended (source of income, list disabilities, if a~vl Notes: Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 21 EXHIBIT B City of San Bernardino ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Reoevetopmlllnt . ECCVtomic ~ . Housmg &: Ccmrmm1ly 0sP0'9~ ,. Febrw..)' 12, 2(H)8 . RE: SIlo & Meridian l'rojcct Dear Occupant(s); The Rc:developmenl Agency uf the City of San Bernardino (lbe "Agency", and lbe Housing Authoril)' uf the City of San Bernardino (the "Housing Aud.orit)"') arc reviewing .he possibility of acquiring the property )'ou presently occupy' at 2670 W 5th 5t iiI for purposes of fUlure economic development and potential housing programs. This current review by' both the Agency and the Housing Authori.y includes an evaluation of tbc potential impacts of any' proposed actiollS on CUJTent ""idents. The Agency has retained the 5C,,'ices of California Properly Specialists. Inc. ("CPSI"), to l""J"U'e a Relocation I'lan ("Plan") in DCcord..nce with Seclion 6038 of the Slate Relocation Guidelin"" (California Cooe of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6, el seq.). The Plan will address the circumslImc"" and needs of indi,'idllal< potentially atlected in Ihe "ieinily oflhe property' Y'Olt presentl)' occupy. In ordet [0 prepilfe lh~ Plan. C})SI will ne~J to cnnduct individual interviews. with an:~ ""idents. Tbe intel"iews will be conducted in person by CPSI personnel and will begio on Februa... 14.2009. tr ellb.. lh. A2encv or lb. lIuo.inll Autho.itv aeaolres lbe p.onutv ,,'here \'ou n.....nlh, reside .pd If vou are displ..ed as . result of lh.... ..,Mtie., )'ou may be eligible for relocalion assistance. HOWEVF.R, DO NOT MOVE AT TUlS TIME. THIS IS NOT A NOTteF. TO V ACA TE THE PIU:MtSES. .?Or f'k.rtr? (; s~, Sl~ .1M .. ~n Etl!'(ll'8ttWw, (:,awaJfWl9,;'4I?L1-';07" (909! &l""J..H)4<t. FlJ)l (9091 fIN! .q,('t., _'w.n(:l(lmD'~..eoa_(U"g Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 22 If you are a legal occupant of the unit, continuina to nav vour monthIv rent to vour landlord will assure comnliance b,r vall with the rental terms of your lease a2reement because any failure to pay rent may be cause for eviction. You are also urged not to move or sign any agreement to purchase or lease a replacement housing unit before receiving formal notice of your eligibility for relocation assistance. If you bave any questions, please contact Christopher Carrillo of California Property Specialists, ]nc., at (888) 986.]814. Again, this is not a notice to vacate and doe. Dot establish eligibility for relocatioD payments or other relocation assistance. If the Agency or the Housing. Authority de<:ides not to purchase the property where you reside and/or does not move forward ,,;th any proposed acquisition of properties in your area, you \\ill be notified in writing. Sincerely, (; i , c:~:lJt.~,-", .- Director of Housing & Community Development I Owne,...OcclIlJant: I I Tenant Occupied: Name: I Address: I Received bv: Dale: Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 23 EXHIBIT C City of San Bernardino ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RedevelOpment. Eoonom,iC DsYBlapment. HOilsmg & Communi!)' Deve-.bpmei'l! 12 de lc~n.,." del ,[109 Estimado(a} Of.:upantcs: La Agcm:ia Del DC:-iilTro1l0 de In Ciudad de San Henmrdillu C"Agencia") y La Autoridad De Vivienda Ue La Ciudiltl De San Bcmardlno eSlan imcresados ot11 posibk'"1nt.'11tc adquilir la propicdad que listed lu,;tualmentc ocupa en eI 2()70 W 5th St #] para fines de t1.HUW dcsl:1rrolh..) cCtlnomico y posiblemenle program as de vivicnda. ESla revision actual conc.ludda pol.w 111 Agenda y la Autoridad de Vivienda induyc una cvaluacion de posibles imractns a Ins residenle!' achmles. La Agencia ha rctcnido Ios .s<::rvlclos de Calitomi~ Property Spccialisr's, Inc. (CI1Sl). panl preplmn un Plan de rcubicacion ("Plan.') c:n acucrdo con las leyes estatales de Teubicllci~"n Seccion (l03S (COdigo de Rcgulaci(ln~s ue California. Titulo 25. Capitulo 6, et seq.) dt~nde St~ c_,plicam las circunstancia..'O }' las. nccl;sldadl:.S de imtividualcs que posihlemL'11lC scan alCcl4ldo:-; en cI area del Pnlycdo. Como pane de prcpam~i01l pala el Pbn. CPSI nccc~ila ellU'~vistar Illdlvlduamenle a Ins o.cupantcs del Proyccto. Los reprL~el1lanles de CPSI conducmin tas entre\!lslas en persona y ctlllltnzaran c1l4 de rehrero del 2009. Si hi Agcucia ,al<lull:rc III propil-oad y usted es lfL':'iplaz.adu pUT cI PWYt-'CIO. listed Pllcdc ser eleg.hle para us;"ene,,, de re"~icacion. SII\ .:MRARGO. NO SE MUDE AIIORA. ESTE NO liS UN ..\"ISO PARA DESOC:UPAR SU "I"I.:NOA. )'[)I ~ E S~, &lite 301- 5,'1(1 &mOJrdinn C..MofTIl8 9'2401.t507~1909) 6tB t044. r:~"X !9(J.9,i88tJ.911J www 58nbe!flBfc1ftw.e.aaorg Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 24 Si usted cs un inquihno, waed dehs: de s-cl!Uir DaE!ando su renla m~sual 81 dUello de 10 propledad porqllc si falla de pagar su renta pucdc- ser causa para Set des.ahuciado. Le urgimo~ que no se mude 0 entre en algun acuerdo par~ rcntar 0 alqullar otru vivir:nda de rctlmplazo sin haber recibido un aviso fonnal de 10 Agencia que indique su elegibilidad para rccibir benefkios de rcubicacion. Si uSled licne alguna preb.'Unta. por favor comuniquese con Christopher Carrillo de California Property SpecialisL_, Inc.. ,I (888) 986-1814. De nuevo, "te DO es. un aviso para desocupar- su viviend. y no e~tabltte elegibilidad pBr. recibir bencfielos de reubicadon. S. In A,R.encia uecidc no scguir adelanh~ CUn cI Proyccto, se Ie infonnara por escnlo. Sinl.:eTumcntc. () J L' . ~ '-.J C~i'S Direclor de Vivienda)' ()esam~Jlo Comllnitario ~iii~~j1~nte: Du~;;o- Oc.., "Ieo' Nom/we. Domiciliu: ) Redbido Por: Fr:dul. Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 25 EXHIBIT D RELOCATION ASSISTANCE BROCHURE FOR RESIDENTIAL TENANTS Introduction This booklet describes the relocation payments and other relocation assistance provided under the California Government Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6 to tenants displaced from their homes. This includes any family or individual that must move as a direct result of rehabilitation, demolition or acquisition for a project in which State funds are used. If you are notified that you will be displaced, it is important that you do not move before you learn what you must do to receive the relocation payments and other assistance to which you may be entitled. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino (the "Agency") and the Housing Authority of the City of San Bernardino has retained the services of California Property Specialists, Inc. ("CPSI") a professional acquisition and relocation firm, to assist you with the acquisition and relocation programs. You may contact a CPSI representative at: Clara Castaneda California Property Specialists, Inc 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Ste 115 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (888) 986-1814 (Office) (714) 200-0809 Fax Summary of Relocation Assistance As an eligible tenant displaced from your home, you will be offered the following advisory and financial assistance: . Advisory Services. This includes referrals to comparable and suitable replacement homes, the inspection of replacement housing to ensure that it meets established standards, help in preparing claim forms for relocation payments and other assistance to minimize the impact of the move. . Payment for Moving Expenses. You may choose either a: '" Payment for Your Actual Reasonable Moving and Related Expenses, or '" Fixed Moving Expense and Dislocation Allowance . Replacement Housing Assistance. To enable you to rent, or if you prefer, buy a comparable or suitable replacement home, you may choose either: '" Rental Assistance, or '" Purchase Assistance. General Questions How Willi Know I Am Eligible For Relocation Assistance? You should receive a written notice explaining your eligibility for relocation assistance. You should not move before receiving that notice. If you do, you may not receive relocation assistance. Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 26 How Will The Agency Know How Much Help I Need? You will be contacted at an early date and personally interviewed by a representative of the Agency to determine your relocation needs and preferences for replacement housing and advisory services. The representative will ask certain questions about you and other members of your household, including questions about your income. It is to your advantage to provide the information so that the Agency can assist you in moving with a minimum of hardship. The information you give will be kept in confidence. How Soon Willi Have To Move? If possible, a mutually agreeable date for the move will be worked out. You will be given enough time to make plans for moving. Unless there is a health or safety emergency, you will not be required to move without at least 90 days advance written notice of (1) at least one "comparable replacement home" that is available to you and (2) the earliest date by which you must move. What Is A Comparable Replacement Home? A comparable replacement home is: . Decent, safe, and sanitary. . Functionally equivalent to your present home. . Actually available for you to rent. . Affordable. . Reasonably accessible to your place of employment. . Generally as well located with respect to public and commercial facilities, such as schools and shopping, as your present home. . Not subject to unreasonable adverse environmental conditions. . Available to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. What is Decent, Safe, and Sanitary Housing? Decent, safe, and sanitary housing is housing that: . Meets applicable housing and occupancy requirements. . Is structurally sound, weathertight, and in good repair. . Contains a safe, adequate electrical wiring system. . Has adequate living space for the occupants. . Has a kitchen with a sink, hot and cold running water, and connections for a stove and refrigerator (if you were displaced from a housekeeping unit). . Has a separate, complete bathroom with hot and cold running water. . Has heating as required by climatic conditions. . Has an unobstructed exit to safe, open space at ground level. . Meets standards protecting occupants from lead-based paint hazards. . If you are person with a physical disability, is free of any barriers which would preclude your reasonable use of the unit. Will The Agency Help Me Find A Replacement Home? Yes. You will be provided with referrals to housing that has been inspected to ensure that it meets established standards. If possible, you will be referred to at least three comparable replacement homes. The maximum financial assistance for which you may qualify will be based on the cost of the most representative comparable replacement home that is available to you. Promptly after you become eligible for relocation assistance, the Agency's representative will inform you of such unit and the maximum payment available. Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 27 Once the Agency's representative has a clear understanding of your needs and preferences, he or she will work with you to assure that you are given the best possible choice of housing. The Agency's representative will offer you appropriate transportation to inspect these units, if necessary. What If I Find My Own Replacement Housing? You have every right to find your own replacement housing. However, before you rent or buy, ask your representative to inspect the unit to make sure that it is decent, safe, and sanitary. If the housing unit is not decent, safe, and sanitary, you will not receive a replacement housing payment. What If I Encounter A Problem In Obtaining Housing Of My Choice? If you encounter a problem in buying or renting housing of your choice, notify the Agency's representative immediately. The Agency's representative will look into the matter and try to resolve it. You will receive this help whether you were referred to the housing unit or found it yourself. What Other Services Will I Receive? In addition to help in obtaining a comparable replacement home, other assistance, as necessary, will be provided in order to minimize the impact of your move. This assistance may include referral to appropriate public and private agencies that provide services concerning housing financing, employment, health, welfare, or legal assistance. The range of services depends on the needs of the person being displaced. You should ask the Agency's representative to tell you about the specific services that will be available to heip you and your family. What Is a Payment For Actual Reasonable Moving and Related Expenses? You may choose to receive a relocation payment to cover the reasonable cost of your move. If you choose a Payment For Actual Reasonable Moving And Related Expenses, you may include in your claim the reasonable and necessary costs for: . Transportation for you and your family. . Packing, moving and unpacking your household goods. . Disconnecting and reconnecting household appliances and other personal property (e.g., telephone and cable TV). . Storage of household goods, as may be necessary. . Insurance for the replacement value of your property during the move and necessary storage (if necessary). The Agency's representative will explain all eligible moving costs, as well as those which are not eligible. You must be able to account for any costs that you incur, so keep all your receipts. Select your mover with care. The Agency's representative can help you select a reliable and reputable mover. You may elect to pay your moving costs yourself and be repaid by the Agency or, if you prefer, you may have the Agency pay the mover. In either case, let the Agency's representative know before you move. How Much Rental Assistance Willi Receive? You may be eligible to receive Rental Assistance for a 42-month period. The assistance is computed in the following manner: Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 28 The assistance needed for one month is determined by subtracting the "base monthly rent" for your present home from the cost of rent and utilities for your new home (or a comparable replacement home, jf that cost is lower). That monthly need, if any, is multiplied by 42, to determine the total amount that you will receive. This amount will be paid directly to you. The Agency must provide the assistance in monthly installments or other periodic payments. Generally, the base monthly rent for your present home is the lesser of: (1) the monthly rent and average monthly cost for utilities, or (2) thirty (30) percent of your average monthly gross household income, if you are low-income based on HUD income limits. To qualify for rental assistance, you must rent and occupy a decent, safe, and sanitary home within one year after the date you move. However, the Agency will extend this period for good cause. If I Decide to Buy, Rather Than Rent, How Much Assistance Willi Receive? If you buy a replacement home, you may be eligible for assistance to make a down payment equal to the amount you would receive if you rented a comparable replacement home. A down payment assistance payment will be paid in a lump sum. Must I File A Claim To Obtain A Relocation Payment? Yes. You must file a claim for each relocation payment. The Agency will, however, provide you with the required claim form, help you to complete it, and explain the type of documentation, if any, that you must submit in order to receive the payment. If you must pay any relocation expenses before you move (e.g., a security deposit when you sign a lease for your new home), discuss your financial needs with the Agency's representative. While refundable deposits are not covered, you may be able to obtain an advance payment to meet these costs. An advance payment may be placed in "escrow" or paid directly to a contractor to ensure that the move will be completed on a timely basis. You must file your claim within 18 months after the date you move. However, it is to your advantage to file as soon as pOSSible after you move. The sooner you submit your claim, the sooner it can be processed and paid. If you are unable to file your claim within 18 months, ask the Agency to extend this period. Be careful not to confuse this 18-month period with the 12-month period within which you must rent (or buy) and occupy a replacement dwelling in order to be eligible for a replacement housing payment. You will be paid promptly after you file an acceptable claim. If there is any question regarding your right to a relocation payment or the amount of the payment, you will be notified, in writing, of the problem and the action you may take to resolve the matter. Willi Have To Pay Rent To The Agency Before I Move? If the Agency acquires the property in which you live, you may be required to pay a fair rent to the Agency for the period between the acquisition of the property and the date that you move. Such rent will not exceed the market rent for comparable properties in the area. Do I Have To Pay Federal Income Taxes On My Relocation Payments? No. Section 216 of the URA states that you need not report relocation payments as part of your gross income for Federal tax purposes. For information on State or local income taxes, you should check with the State or local income tax office in your area or with your personal tax advisor. What If I Don't Receive The Required Assistance. Can I Appeal? If you disagree with the Agency's decision as to your right to relocation assistance or the amount of a payment, or the adequacy of the housing to which you have been referred, you may appeal the decision to the Agency. The Agency's representative will inform you of its appeal procedures. At a minimum, you will have 60 days to file your appeal with the Agency after you receive written notification of the Agency's determination on your claim. Your appeal must be in writing. However, if you need help, the Agency's representative wi Ii assist you in preparing your appeal. Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 29 I Have More Questions. Who Will Answer Them? If you have further questions after reading this booklet, contact the Agency's representative to discuss your concerns. California Property Specialists, Inc 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Ste 115 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (888) 986-1814 (Office) (714) 200-0809 Fax Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 30 ,)c 81 EXHIBIT E FOLLETO PARA ASISTENCIA DE REUBICACION A INQUILINOS DESPLAZADOS DE SUS HOGARES Introduccion Este follsto describe 105 pagos de reubicacion y otra asistencia de reubicacion suministrada segun la Ley del Codigo del Gobierno de California, Titulo 25, Capitulo 6, Asistencia de Reubicacion y Adquisici6n de Propiedad Verdadera a los inquilinos desplazados de sus hogares. Esto incluye a cualquier familia 0 individuo que debs mudarse como resultado directo de la restauraci6n, demolicion 0 adquisicion para un proyecto en el cual S8 utilizan fondos estatales. Si a usted S8 Ie notifica que sera reubicado, es importante que no se mude antes de que entienda 10 que debs hacer para recibir IDS pagos de reubicaci6n y otra asistencia a la que tiene derecho. La Agencia De Desarrollo de la Ciudad de San Bernardino ("Agencia") y La Autoridad De Vivienda San Bernardino ha retenido IDS servicios de California Property Specialist, Ine . ("CPSI"), una empresa profesional de adquisici6n y reubicaci6n, para ayudarle en la adquisici6n y 105 programas de reubicaci6n. Puede ponerse en contacto con un representante en CPSl: Clara Castaneda California Property Specialists, Inc. 600 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Suite 115 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (888) 986-1814 (Oficina) (714) 200-0809 Fax Resumen de 13 Asistencia Dara 13 Reubicaci6n Como inquilino elegible desplazado de su hogar, a usted S8 Ie ofrecera la siguiente asistencia asesora y economica: . Servicios de asesoria. Esto incluye recomendaciones de viviendas com parables y aptas de reemplazo, la inspecci6n de la vivienda de reemplazo para asegurar que cumpla con las norm as establecidas, ayuda preparando formularios de reclamaci6n para los pagos de reubicaci6n y otra asistencia para minimizar el impacto de la mudanza. . Pago de mudanza. Usted puede escoger uno de los siguientes: . Pago real y razonable relacionado a sus Gastos de Mudanza y, 0 . Subsidio Fijo para 105 Gastos de Mudanza y Reubicaci6n, 0 . Asistencia para vivienda de reemplazo. Para permitir que usted alquile 0 si prefiere, com pre una vivienda de reemplazo que sea comparable 0 apta, usted puede escoger, bien sea: . Asistencia para alquilar, 0 . Asistencia para comprar. Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 31 Preauntas Generales l.Como se que soy elegible para asistencia para la reubicacion? Usted debe recibir un aviso per escrito explicando su elegibilidad para la asistencia para la reubicacion. No debe mudarse antes de recibir ese aviso. Si 10 hace, es posible que no reciba asistencia para la reubicaci6n. l.Como sabra la Agencia cuanta ayuda necesito? Se Ie contactara en una fecha temprana y un representante de la Agencia 10 entrevistara para determinar sus necesidades de reubicacion y preferencias en cuanto a una vivienda de reemplazo y servicios de asesoramiento. La persona que 10 entrevista Ie hara ciertas preguntas acerca de usted y otros miembros de su familia, incluidas preguntas acerca de sus ingresos. Le conviene suministrar la informacion para que la Agencia pueda ayudarle a mudarse con 10 minimo en dificultades. La informacion que usted suministre se mantendra contidencial. l.Cuando tendre que mudarme? De ser posible, se acordara una techa mutuamente satistacteria para la mudanza. Se Ie dara suficiente tiempo para que planitique la mudanza. A menos que haya una emergencia de salud 0 seguridad, no se Ie exigira que se mude sin un aviso por escrito con per 10 menos 90 dias de anticipacion, intormandole de (1) por 10 menos una "vivienda comparable de reemplazo" que este disponible para usled y (2) la techa mas temprana para la cual usted debe mudarse. l.Que es una vivienda comparable de reemplazo? Una vivienda comparable de reemplazo es: . Decente, segura e higiemica. . Funcionalmente equivalente a su vivienda actual. . Etectivamente disponible para que usted la alquile. . Al alcance de sus medios financieros. . Razonablemente accesible a su lugar de empleo. . Generalmente tan bien ubicada con respecto alas instalaciones publicas y comerciales, tales como las escuelas y las compras, como su vivienda actual. . No sujeta a condiciones ambientales irrazonablemente adversas. . Disponible para todas las personas sin importar la raza, el color, la religion, el sexo 0 el origen nacional. l.Que es una vivienda decente, segura e higienica? Una vivienda decente, segura e higiemica es una vivienda que: . Cum pie con los requisitos aplicables de vivienda y tenencia. . Es estructuralmente s6lida, esta a prueba de la intemperie y ha sido bien mantenida. . Contiene un sistema de alambrado ehktrico seguro y adecuado. . liens un espacio para vivir adecuado para los ocupantes. . liens una cocina con lavabo, agua corriente caliente y fria y conexiones para una estuta y un retrigerador (si se Ie desplaza de una unidad de vivienda completa, con todos los artefactos. . liene un baAo separado y completo, con agua corriente caliente y tria. . liene caletaccion, segun 10 exijan las condiciones del clima. . liens una salida sin obstruccion a un espacio abierto y seguro al nivel del suelo. . Cumple con las norm as que protegen a los ocupantes de peligros por pintura con base de plomo. . Si eres una persona con alguna incapacidad ffsica, sera libre de cualquier barrera que impediria su uso razonable de la unidad. l.Me ayudara la Agencia a encontrar una vivienda de reemplazo? Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 32 Si. Se Ie suministraran recomendadones de viviendas que han side inspeccionadas a fin de asegurar que cum plan con las norm as establecidas. De ser posible, se Ie recomendaran por 10 menos tres viviendas comparables de reemplazo. La asistencia econ6mica maxima para la cual usted pueda reunir los requisitos se basara en el costo de la vivienda comparable de reemplazo mas representativa que este disponible para usted. Inmediatamente despues de que usted sea elegible para la asistencia para la reubicaci6n, la Agenda Ie informara de tal unidad yel pago maximo disponible. Una vez que el representante de la Agencia entienda c1aramente sus necesidades y preferendas, 131 0 ella trabajaran con usted para asegurar que a usted se Ie de la mejor opci6n de vivienda posible. La Agenda Ie ofrecera trans porte apropiado para que inspeccione esas unidades. <.Que pasa si encuentro mi propia vivienda de reemplazo? Usted tiene todo derecho a encontrar su propia vivienda de reemplazo. Sin embargo, antes de decidir si alquilar 0 comprar, pidale a la Agencia que inspeccione la unidad para asegurar que sea decente, segura e higienica. Si la unidad de vivienda no es decente, segura e higienica, usted no recibira ningun pago por la vivienda de reemplazo. <.Que pasa si tengo un problema obteniendo una vivienda de mi preferencia? Si tiene un problema comprando 0 alquilando una vivienda de su preferencia, notiffquele al representante de la Agencia de inmediato. EI representante de la Agencia investigara el asunto y tratara de resolverlo. Usted recibira esa ayuda sin importar si se Ie recomend6 la unidad de vivienda 0 si la encontro usted mismo. <.Que otros servicios recibire? Ademas de ayudarle a obtener una vivienda comparable de reemplazo, se suministrara otra asistencia, segun sea necesario, a fin de minimizar el impacto de su mudanza. Esta asistencia pod ria incluir una recomendaci6n alas agencias publicas y privadas apropiadas de financiamiento de viviendas, empleo, salud, bienestar 0 asistencia legal. La gama de servidos depende de las necesidades de la persona a la que se Ie esta reubicando. Se Ie recomienda que Ie pida al representante de la Agenda que Ie explique acerca de los servicios especfficos que estaran disponibles para ayudarle a usted ya su familia. <.Que es un pago real y razonable relacionado a 105 Gastos de Mudanza? Usted puede optar por recibir un pago de reubicacion para cubrir el costo razonable de su mudanza. 5j usted escoge un Pago para Gastos de Mudanza y Relacionados Efectivos y Razonables, usted podra incluir en su reclamacion los costos razonables y necesarios para: . Transporte para usted y su familia. . Empacar, mudar y desempacar sus bienes del hogar. . Desconectar y volver a conectar los electrodomesticos del hogar y otros bienes personales (par ej., el telefono y la television par cable). . Almacenamiento de los bienes del hogar, segun pueda ser necesario. . EI valor de reemplazo de bienes extraviados, robados 0 dariados en la mudanza (pero que no sea por negligencia suya) si no esta razonablemente disponible el seguro. EI representante de la Agencia explicara todos los costos de mudanza, tanto los elegibles como los no elegibles. Usted debe estar preparado para rendir cuentas por cualquier costo en que incurra, de manera que debe guardar todos sus recibos. Seleccione a su empresa de mudanza con cuidado. La Agenda puede ayudarle a seleccionar una empresa de mudanza confiable y de buena reputadon. Usted puede optar por pagar sus costos de mudanza usted mismo y que Ie reembolse la Agencia 0, si prefiere, puede pedirle a la Agencia que Ie pague a la empresa de mudanza. De cualquier forma, inf6rmele a la Agencia antes de que se mude. Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 33 (,Que es un Pago Fijo para Gastos de Mudanza y Reubicacion? Si escoge un Subsidio Fijo para los Gastos de Mudanza y la Reubicaci6n, recibira un subsidio que se basa en el numero de habitaciones en su casa 0 el numero de habitaciones de muebles que usted mudara, segun se muestra en una tabla. La Agencia tiene una copia de la tabla y Ie ayudara a decidir si optar por este subsidio es 10 que mas Ie conviene. Si no tiene una cantidad grande de bienes personales que mudar, este pago deberfa ser mas ventajoso. No se requiere ninguna documentaci6n especial para justiticar su reclamaci6n. Lo unico que tiene que hacer es mudar sus bienes personales y completar el tormulario de reclamaci6n apropiado a tin de recibir su pago. (,Cuimta Asistencia de Alquiler recibire? Es posible que pueda ser elegible para recibir Asistencia de Alquiler por un perfodo de 42 meses. La asistencia se calcula de la siguiente manera: La asistencia necesaria para un mes se determina restando el "alquiler mensual base" de su vivienda actual al costo del alquiler y los servicios publicos para su vivienda nueva (0 una vivienda comparable de reemplazo, en caso de que ese costo sea mas bajo). Esa necesidad mensual, si la hubiere, es multiplicada por 42, para determinar la cantidad total que usted recibira. La Agencia debe proporcionar la asistencia en pagos mensuales u otros pagos peri6dicos. Por 10 general, el alquiler mensual base para su vivienda actual es la cantidad que resulte menor entre: (1) el alquiler mensual y el costo mensual promedio de los servicios publicos 0 (2) el treinta (30) por ciento de sus ingresos tamiliares brutos mensuales promedio, si usted es una persona de bajos recursos basado en los Iimites de ingresos de HUD). Para reunir los requisitos para la asistencia de alquiler, usted debe alquilar y ocupar una vivienda decente, segura e higiemica dentro de un ano despues de la techa en que se mude. Sin embargo, la Agencia extendera este periodo por buena causa. Si decido comprar, en vez de alquilar, l.cuimta asistencia recibin!? Si usted compra una vivienda de reemplazo, podra ser elegible para asistencia para hacer un pago inicial equivalente a la cantidad que usted recibirfa si alquilara una vivienda. Un pago de asistencia para el pago inicial se hara en una suma global. l.Debo someter una reclamacion para obtener un pago de reubicacion? Sf. Usted debe registrar una reclamaci6n para cad a pago de reubicaci6n. Sin embargo, la Agencia Ie suministrara el tormulario de reclamacion necesario, Ie ayudara a completarlo y Ie explicara el tipo de documentaci6n, si la hubiere, que usted debe remitir a tin de recibir el pago. En caso de que sea necesario pagar cualquier gasto de reubicacion antes de que se mude (por ej., un deposito de garantia cuando tirma el contrato de arrendamiento para su vivienda nueva), hable con la Agencia acerca de sus necesidades economicas. Los depositos refundables no estan cubiertos, de todas formas es posible puede obtener un pago adelantado para cubrir estos costos. Un pago por adelantado puede colocarse en "fideicomiso" 0 pagarsele directamente a un contratista para asegurar que la mudanza se complete oportunamente. Usted debe someter su reclamacion dentro de 18 meses despues de la techa en que se muda. Sin embargo, Ie conviene someterla tan pronto como sea posible despues de que se mude. Cuanto mas temprano remite su reclamacion, mas temprano podra tramitarse y pagarse. Si no puede someter su reclamacion dentro de 18 meses, pfdale a la Agencia que prorrogue este plazo. Tenga cuidado de no confundir este periodo de 18 meses con el periodo de 12 meses dentro del cual usted de be alquilar (0 comprar) y ocupar una vivienda de reemplazo a tin de ser elegible para un pago por vivienda de reemplazo. Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 34 A usted se Ie pagara sin demora alguna despues de que registre una reclamacion aceptable. Si hay cualquier pregunta acerca de su derecho a un pago por reubicacion 0 la cantidad del pago, se Ie notificara por escrito del problema y la accion que usted puede tomar para resolver el asunto. i, Tendre que pagar el alquiler mensual a la Agencia antes de que me mude? Si la Agencia adquiere la propiedad en la cual usted vive, es posible que se Ie exija que pague una renta justa a la Agencia para el periodo entre la adquisicion de la propiedad y la fecha en la que usted se muda. Tal renta no excedera la renta en el mercado para propiedades comparables en el area. i, Tengo que pagar impuestos federales sobre 105 ingresos con respecto a mis pagos de reubicacion? No. La Seccion 216 de la Ley de Reubicacion Uniforme dice que no es necesario que usted declare los pagos por reubicacion como parte de sus ingresos brutos para fines de los impuestos federales. Para informacion acerca de los impuestos sabre los ingresos estatales 0 locales, se recomienda que consulte con la oficina de impuestos sobre los ingresos estatal 0 local en su area 0 con su asesor personal en impuestos. i,Que pasa si no recibo la asistencia necesaria? i,Puedo apelar? Si no esta de acuerdo con la decision que toma la Agencia en cuanto a su derecho a la asistencia de reubicacion 0 la cantidad de un pago 0 en cuanto a si la vivienda que se Ie ha recomendado es adecuada, usted puede apelar la decision a la Agencia. La Agencia Ie informara acerca de sus procedimientos de apelacion. Como minimo, usted tendra 60 dias para someter su apelacion con la Agencia despues de que usted reciba notificacion por escrito de la determinacion de la Agencia acerca de su reclamacion. Su apelacion de be hacerse por escrito. Sin embargo, si necesita ayuda, el representante de la Agencia Ie ayudara a preparar su apelacion. Tengo mas preguntas. l.Quien me las contestara? Si tiene mas preguntas despues de haber leido este folleto, pongase en contacto con el representante de la Agencia y discuta sus preocupaciones con un representante de la Agencia. California Property Specialists, Inc. 600 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Suite 115 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 550-4628 Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 35 EXHIBIT F HUD INCOME LIMITS FOR 2009 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 2009 HUD Income Limits (County of San Bernardino) Income Category Number of Persons in Household 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Extremely Low $14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000 21,600 23,200 24,800 26,400 Very Low Income 23,300 26,650 29,950 33,300 35,950 38,650 41,300 43,950 Lower Income 37,300 42,650 47,950 53,300 57,550 61,850 66,100 70,350 Median Income 45,150 51,600 58,050 64,500 69,650 74,800 80,000 85,150 Moderate 54,200 61,900 69,650 77 ,400 83,600 89,800 96,000 102,150 Income Area Median $64,500 Income Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 36 EXHIBIT G Your Rights Under TITLE VI This leaflet is designed to notify you of the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and your rights under those requirements. WHAT IS TITLE VI? Title VI is a statute provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. President John F. Kennedy referred to Title VI as "Simple Justice - requiring that [all] public funds to which taxpayers of all races contribute not be spent in any fashion which encourages, entrenches, subsidizes or results in racial discrimination." Titie VI (Sec. 601) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that: "No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." (42 use Sec. 2000d) Additionally, Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Popuiations and Low-Income Populations, 1994 provides that: "Each Federal agency shall make achieving environmental justice part of its mission by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of its programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations. " WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? This means utilization of and access to all departmental programs, services or benefits derived from any agent activity will be administered without regard to race, color, or national origin. The Agency will not tolerate discrimination by its employees or sub-recipients of Federal funds. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino prohibits all discriminatory practices, which may result in: ,. Denial to an individual of any service, financial aid or benefit provided under the program to which he or she may otherwise be entitled ,. Different standards or requirements for participation ,. Segregation or separate treatment in any part of a program ,. Distinctions in quality, quantity, or manner in which a benefit is provided Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 37 ,. Discrimination in any activities conducted in a facility buiit in whole or part with Federal funds To ensure compliance with Title VI and the Presidential Executive Order on Environmental Justice, the Agency will: y Avoid, minimize, or mitigate disproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental effects, including social and economic effects, on minority populations and low-income populations ,. Prevent the denial of, reduction in, or significant delay in the receipt of benefits by minority and low-income populations BENEFITS AND SERVICES All of the work the Agency performs is intended to assist the water conveyance needs of ali people regardless of race, color, national origin and lor socio-economic status. WHO BEARS RESPONSIBILITY TO TITLE VI? All Agency employees, and its functional programs. ARE YOUR RIGHTS BEING VIOLATED? All recipients of Agency services are entitled to fair and equal benefits and services. If you believe your rights have been violated, on the basis of discrimination, because of your race, color, or national origin, you may file a written complaint with the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino. The address and telephone number of the office is: Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino Alln: Carey K. Jenkins Director of Housing and Community Development 201 N. "E" Street, #301 San Bernardino, CA 92401 (909) 663-1044 Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 38 \)c '-'c 81 EXHIBIT H NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY 90 DAY OCCUPANT Date Occupant Address San Bernardino, CA 92410 Dear Occupants: The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino ("Agency") has acquired the property in which you are currently residing. As an occupant of the property, you may be entitled to certain benefits under the Relocation Assistance Program. To carry out the project, it will he necessary for you to relocate. HOWEVER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO MOVE NOW. You will not be required to move without at least 90 days advance written notice of the date by which you must vacate. The following are relocation services and payments available: 1. Counseling and Other Relocation Advisory Services. California Property Specialists. Inc. ("CPSI") has been retained by the Agency to provide you assistance with the relocation program. 2. Payment for Moving Expenses. You may choose either: a. A Fixed Moving Payment of$ based on the number of rooms you occupy OR, b. A payment for Actual Reasonable Movini! and Related Expenses based on the lesser of two bids for the cost of an actual move by a professional moving company. 3. Replacement Housing Payment. As the occupant of the property for 90 consecutive days or more preceding the date of initiation of negotiations, you may be eligible for the following benefits: a. If you RENT replacement housing. A rental assistance payment equal to the difference between the lesser of 1) the monthly rental and estimated average monthly cost of utilities for a comparable replacement dwelling as determined by the Agency or, 2) the actual monthly rental of your replacement dwelling and estimated average monthly cost of utilities, AND the base monthly rent during the three months immediately prior to vacation from the displacement dwelling, multiplied times 42 months. Base Monthly Rent is defined as the lesser of 1) the average monthly rent and estimated average monthly cost of utilities at the displacement dwelling or 2) thirty (30%) percent of your gross monthly household income, or 3) if receiving a welfare assistance payment, the portion of such payment that is specifically designated for shelter and utilities. If you are paying little or no rent for the Agency acquired dwelling, the Rental Assistance Payment will be based on '"economic renC that is rent typically charged for a comparable unit in your area. Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 39 Failure to supply adequate income information may result in a delay or denial of benefits based on income. Rental assistance benefits are paid in a single payment or in installments, depending on the payment amount. Based on the information you provided and the comparable dwelling, your estimated rental assistance payment is as follows: Rental Assistance Payment Computation l. Current $+ $Utility Allowance $ 2. Current Total Gross Monthly Household $ Income 3. Ability-To-Pay Rent (30% of Line 2) $ 4. Rent of Comparable Replacement Dwelling $ $ +$ Utilitv Allowance 5 Lower of Current Rent OR Ability-to-Pay $ 6 Monthly Rental Need (Line 4 minus Line 5) $ 7 Total 42 Month Calculation (Line 6 times 42) $ TOTAL RAP $ *Where household income HYlS not available and/or insufficient income 1ms provided, the rental assistance payment was calculated based on rent-to-rent. b. If you BUY a replacement dwelling. You may use the full amount of your rental assistance payment for a "down payment'" and incidental purchase expenses on a replacement dwelling. All amounts used as a down payment and incidental expenses must be applied to the purchase of the replacement dwelling. Any payments made in advance will be deducted from the down payment calculation. Attached to this Notice of Eligibility you will find a list of comparable replacement dwellings that you may wish to consider, and listed below is the most representative bl I d II' h h'd campara e rep. acement we mgt at vou mav WIS to conSl er: Rent + Address Contact Utility Cost I 2 3 We believe that Unit L is the most representative of your present dwelling. Based on the information you provided us about your income, you may be eligible for a rental assistance payment as calculated in above. If you rent a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling where the monthly rent and average estimated utility costs are less than L- your rental assistance payment would be based on the actual cost of such dwelling. If you decide to rent a replacement dwelling for more than the comparable dwelling, the rental assistance payment would remain the same as stated in the table above. You do not have to accept any dwelling referred to you by the Agency. You may choose your own Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 40 replacement dwelling, but it must be decent, safe and sanitary. To avoid jeopardizing your relocation benefits, DO NOT MOVE from your home and DO NOT CONTRACT to rent or purchase a replacement dwelling without tirst contacting us. It is important to continue to pay your monthly rent. Failure to do so may jeopardize part or all of your relocation benefits. The Relocation Assistance Program can be complex. It is important that you read and understand the matters explained in the Informational Statement for Families and Individuals that was given to you. If at any time you want assistance, please contact Clara Castaiieda at California Property Specialists, Inc. 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd, Ste 115, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (888) 986-1814. Sincerely, Georgia Marquis Project Director ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I wa" pcrsona/~v contacled bt' an Ageno' represcntarire alld hal'e had Iht' relocation program and Ihe hem/its e:\plained 10 me Ihal'c heen addsi'd Ihal a reprcsclltatiFe(rom Cf'Slwill he amilahfi' 10 assist me if any questions arise or. as assistance is needed I han' heen gil'en a cO(lr of Ihis lelterIor mr records Delivered By: Date Received: Date Delivered: Date Mailed (certified return receipt) Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 41 EXHIBIT I A VISO DE ELIGIBILIDAD Ocupante de 90 Dias F echa Ocupante Address San Bernardino, CA 92410 Estirnado Ocupante: La Agencia de Desarrollo para la Ciudad de San Bernardino ("Agencia"") ha adquirido la propiedad que listed actualmente Deupa. Como el ocupante de la propieclad, listed pocina tener derecho a ciertos beneficios bajo el Programa de Asistencia de Reubicaci6n. Para realizar el proyecto, sera necesario que usted se mude. SIN EMBARGO. NO ES NECESARIO MUDARSE AHORA. No se requerira que se mude sin por 10 menos un aviso por escrito 90 dias antes de la fecha que listed debe evacuar la propiedad. Los siguientes son servicios de reubicacion y pagas disponibles: 1. Consejeria y Otros Servicios de Asesoria de Reubicaci6n. Los servicios de California Property Specialists, Inc. C"CPSI"), han sido contratados por la Agenda para proporcionarle asistencia con el programa de reubicacion. 2. Pagos por Gastos de Mudanza. Usted puede seleccionar: a. Un Pmm Fiio de Mudanza de $ ocupan; 0 basado en el numero de cuartos que ustedes b. Un pago por sus Gastos de Mudanza Actuales v Razonables v Gastos Relacionados basado en al menos dos estimados por escrito y con recibos. 3. Pago por Reemplazo de Vivienda. Como los ocupantes de la propiedad por 90 dias 0 mas consecutivamente 0 mas antes de la fecha del inicio de negociones, usted pudiera ser elegible para los siguientes beneficios: a. Si usted Alouila una vivienda de reemplazo. Un pago de asistencia de alquiler que iguale la diferencia entre el menor de 1) la renta mensual y un estimado promedio por costo de utilidades de una vivienda de reemplazo comparable como haya sido determinado por la Agencia, 0 2) el alquiler mensual actual de su unidad de reemplazo y un estimado promedio por costo de utihdades, Y la base de alquiler mensual durante los tres meses inmediatos antes del desalojo de la unidad de desplazo, multiplicados por 42 meses. Base de Alquiler Mensual es definida como el menor de I) el promedio mensual de alquiler y un estimado promedio por costa de utilidades en la unidad de desplazamiento, 0 2) treinta (30%) porciento del ingreso mensual en bruto de la familia, 0 3) si usted esta recibiendo un pago de asistencia publica/social (welfare), la porcion de tal pago que es especificamente dcsignada para utihdades y bienestar. Si usted esta pagando poco 0 nada de alquiler en la unidad siendo adquirida por la Agencia, el Pago de Asistencia de Alquiler se basara en un alauiler econ6mico, es un alquiler tipicamente cobrada par una unidad comparable en su area. Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 42 EI no proporcionar informacion adecuada acerca de su ingreso podria resultar en una demora 0 negacion de beneficios basado en ingreso. Los beneficios de asistencia de alquiler son pagados en un solo pago 0 en pagos alternativos, dependiendo en la cantidad del pago. De acuerdo con la informacion que usted nos proporciono y la vivienda comparable, su pago de asistencia alquiler estimado es como sigue: Comuutacion de Pa~o de Asisteucia de Alauiler 1 Renta $ - Horario de utilidades $ - $ - 2 Mensual Ingresos Total del Hogar $ 3 "Abilidad a Pagar" la Renta (30% de Linea 2) $ Renta para un Reemplazo Comparable $_ $$ 4 + Horario de utilidades $ - 5 Lo Menor de la Renta Actual 0 "Abilidad a Pagar" $ - 6 Necesidad de Renta al Mes (Linea 4 menos Linea 5) $ - Elegibilidad Total Estimada por 42 Meses $ (Linea 6 nor 42) *Dondc no e\/aban dispollibles 105 ingrcsos domes/feos ri!) mficienle informacion 110 fue proporeionada, c/ pago de asis/ellcia de alquilerfile ealeu/ado h(/Iado en alquilcr a alquiler. b. Si usted COMPRA una vivienda de reemplazo. Usted puede usar la cantidad completa de su pago por asistencia de alquiler para gastos de enganche y costas incidenta1es en su compra de vivienda de reemplazo. Toda 1a cantidad usada como enganche y gastos incidentales debe ser aplicada a la compra de la unidad de reemplazo. Cualquier pago hecho por adelantado sera deducido de los calculos elegibles de enganche. Adjunto a este aviso de elegibilidad usted encontrara una lista de las viviendas comparables del reemplazo que usted puede considerar y enumerado debajo se encuentra el comparable que mayonnente representa su vivienda de reemplazo: Direccion Alquiler+ Contacto Utilidades 1 $ +$ 2 $ +$ 3 $ +$ Creemos que la unidad # es la que mayormente representa su vivienda actual. De acuerdo con 1a informacion que usted nos proporciono sobre su ingreso, usted puede ser elegib1e para un pago de asistencia de alquiIer segun 10 calculado arriba. Si usted alquiIa una vivienda decente, segura y sanitaria donde el alquiler y e1 promedio de costos estimados para uso general es menos de $ su pago de asistencia de alquiler seran basados en el costa real de tal vivienda. Si usted decide alqui1ar una vivienda de reemplazo por mas que la vivienda comparable, el pago de asistencia de alquiler se6ruiria siendo el misrno segun 10 indicado en la tabla arriba. Usted no tiene que aceptar ninguna vivienda referida par la Agencia. Usted puede elegir su Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 43 propia vivienda de reemplazo, pero debe ser decente, segura y sanitaria. Para evitar de comprometer sus beneficios de reubieacion, NO SE MUDE de su hogar y NO CONTRATE un alquiler ni compre una vivienda de reemplazo sin primero contactarse con nosotros. Es importante continuar pagando su alquiler mensual. La faha de pago puede comprometer parte 0 todos sus bendicios de la reubicacion. El programa de la ayuda de la reubicacion puede ser complejo. Es importante que usted lea y entienda las materias explicadas en la Declaracion Infonnativa para Familias e Individuos que Ie fue entregada. Si en cualquier momento usted desea asistencia, favor de comunicarse con Clara Castaneda de California Property Specialists, Inc. 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Ste. 115, Santa Ana, CA 92701 al (888)986-1814. Sinceramente, Georgia Marquis Manejadora de Proyecto RECONOCIMIENTO Fui contactado persona/mente por 111/ representante de la Agencia y programa de rellhicacion y beneficios me fi/eroll explicados. Se me ha infhrmado que un representantc de CPSI estara disponible para asislirme si tcngo preguntas. o nccesito asislencia. 51' me ha elllregado /lna copia de esta carta para mis archivos. Recibido Par: Fccha Recibida: Entrcgado Por: Fecha por Correa (# Recibo de Regreso Certificado) Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 44 EXHIBIT J Date Occupants Address San Bernardino, CA 92410 Re: NINETY (90) DAY NOTICE TO VACATE Dear Occupants: The property that you currently occupy at "ADDRESS" has been acquired by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino ("Agency"') for a redevelopment project. As a result, you, along with all other occupants in your dwelling, are required to vacate the premises. This is your formal 90 day notice to vacate the premises which is required by state relocation guidelines. You are hereby notified that you must vacate the premises by no later than (date). 2009. Failure to vacate the premises will result in legal proceedings against you to recover possession of the premises, along with rents and/or damages. The Agency has retained the services of Califomia Property Specialists, Inc., to assist you with the relocation process. You can reach your relocation representative, Clara Castaneda, at (888) 986-1814. Upon vacating your residence, you are required to turn the keys to your relocation consultant. Sincerely, Name Title Received By Tenant (signature & date): Mailed To Tenant: Delivered By: Prepared by California Properly Specialists, Inc. 45 EXHIBIT K Fecha Ocupante Address San Bernardino, CA 92410 Referente: A VISO DE DESALOJO DE (90) NOVENT A DiAS Estimado: La propiedad que listed ocupa actualmente en (address), San Bernardino, CA fue adquirida por la Agencia de Desarrollo para la Ciudad de San Bernardino ("Agencia") para un proyecto de reurbanizaci6n. Como resultado, se Ie requierc que listed y todas 10 demas ocupantes de su vivienda desalojen la propiedad entre noventa dias. Este es su aviso formal para desalojar la propiedad, la clial es requerida por las regulaciones estatales de reubicaci6n. De esta manera se Ie esta notificando que debe desalojar la propiedad a no mas tardar para roes del 2009. La [alta de desalojar la propiedad resultara en procedimientos legales en su contra para recobrar posesi6n de la propiedad, incluyendo renta y/o danos. La Agencia ha retenido los servicios de California Property Specialists, Inc., para asistirle a usted con el proceso de reubicaci6n. Usted puede comunicarse con su representante de reubicaci6n, Clara Castaneda al (888) 986-1814. Una vez que usted desaloje su vivienda, usted debe entregarle sus lIaves a su representante de reubicaci6n. Sinceramente, Georgia Marquis Manejadora de Proyecto Recibido por el Inquilino(a) Enviado per Correa al Entregado Par: (firma & fecha) lnquilino(a): Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 46 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND AGENCY WRITTEN RESPONSE Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. EXHIBIT L 47 EXHIBIT "B" DRAFT REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN (5TH AND MERIDIAN AVENUE PROJECT) ~c 81 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. 1 N T ROD U C T ION .................................................................................................. 3 II. UNITS REMOVED FROM AFFORDABLE HOUSING POOL ............3 III. COM P L I AN C E WIT H S T AT E LAW.............................................................. 4 I V . MEA N S 0 F FIN A N C I N G ................................................................................... 5 V. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC LOCATION OF REPLACEMENT H 0 U SIN G ................................................................................................................6 V I. M 0 NIT 0 R IN G AND R E P 0 R TIN G ................................................................. 7 Prepared by California Properfy Specialists, Inc. 2 I. INTRODUCTION Section 33413.5 of the California Relocation Law (Health & Safety Code, Section 33000 et. seq.), requires the Agency to adopt a Replacement Housing Plan (Plan) whenever the Agency executes an agreement for the acquisition of real property, or an agreement for the disposition and development of property, that would lead to the demolition or removal of dwelling units from the low and moderate income housing market. The Plan should identify the impacts that the Project will have on the community's supply of low and moderate- income housing, and detail the measures that the Agency will take to ensure that the appropriate amount and type of replacement housing is replaced within the specified four (4) year time period. Replacement housing units may be either for rent or sale to persons and families of low or moderate income, provided an equal number of replacement dwelling units are offered at affordable prices within the redevelopment project areas or within the territorial jurisdiction of the Agency. California Relocation Law also provides that if insufficient housing units are available for use by households of low and moderate income displaced by a redevelopment project, the agency may direct, or cause the development, rehabilitation or construction of housing units within the community, both inside and outside of redevelopment project areas. Additionally, one hundred percent (100%) of replacement dwelling units are required to be affordable, available to, and occupied by persons in the same, or lower Income category (i.e., Very Low, Lower and Moderate) as the persons displaced from the units that were destroyed or otherwise removed. II. UNITS REMOVED FROM AFFORDABLE HOUSING POOL The proposed project, in its present configuration, will result in the destruction and removal of sixty eight (68) residential rental dwelling units from the City's overall housing inventory. Thirty eight (38) units are vacant. Twenty seven (27) of the remaining thirty (30) occupied units responded to the relocation survey. Table 5 details the respondent tenant occupied dwellings, with the corresponding bedroom count, that may be destroyed and removed from the City's inventory of affordable housing. It also details the "100% requirement" for the replacement housing units by bedroom count and income level, relative to the prospective displacee households. Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 3 Table 5: Units to be Destroyed and Removed Classifications Based on County of San Bernardino HUD Income Limits of Existing Occupants Units by Extremely Low to Lower Income Moderate Income Total Unitsl Bedroom Bedrooms Count Very Low Income UnitslBedrooms UnitslBedrooms Required Units I Bedrooms Units Bedrooms Units I Bedrooms Units I Bedrooms Two 26 I 52 0 0 1 I 2 27 I 54 Pursuant to California Relocation Law Section 33413 (a), and specifically upon the one hundred percent (100%) replacement criteria by income level of the households occupying these units, it has been determined that twenty seven (27) replacement units containing fifty four (54) bedrooms should be made affordable to households in the Extremely Low, Very Low, and Lower income categories, respectively. This may be accomplished through either new construction or rehabilitation of existing structures. A further requirement provides that the replacement units subsequently developed must be in "standard" condition and designed to remain affordable to Very Low, Lower and Moderate income households for fixed time periods. Specifically, Assembly Bill No. 637, made effective January 1, 2002, established those time limits at forty-five (45) years for ownership units and, fifty-five (55) years for rental units. III. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW Section 33413(a) of the California Health and Safety Code states: "Whenever dwelling units housing persons and families of low or moderate income are destroyed or removed from the low and moderate income housing market as part of a redevelopment project which is subject to a written agreement with the Agency or where financial assistance has been provided by the Agency, the Agency shall, within four years of the destruction or removal, rehabilitate, develop or construct, or cause to be rehabilitated, developed or constructed, for rental or sale to persons and families of low or moderate income, an equal number of replacement dwelling units that have an equal or greater number of bedrooms as those destroyed or removed units at affordable housing costs within the territorial jurisdiction of the Agency. When dwelling units are destroyed or removed after September 1, 1989, 75 percent of the replacement dwelling units shall replace dwelling units available at affordable housing cost in the same income level of very low income households, lower income households, and persons and families of low and moderate income, as the persons displaced from those destroyed or removed units." Section 33143(c) of the California Health and Safety Code also states: Prepared by California Property Specialists, Ine. 4 "The Agency shall require the aggregate number of replacement dwelling units and the dwelling units rehabilitated, developed or constructed pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b) remain available at affordable housing cost to persons and families of low income, moderate income, and very low income households, respectively, for the longest feasible time, as determined by the Agency, but for not less than the period of the land use controls established in the Redevelopment Plan, except to the extent a longer period of time may be required by other provisions of law. If land on which those dwelling units are located is deleted from the project area, the Agency shall continue to require that those units remain affordable as specified in the previous sentence. These requirements shall be made enforceable in the same manner as provided in subdivision (e) or Section 33334.3." The following terms shall have the same meaning in this Replacement Housing Plan as in California Health and Safety Code Section 33411.2: "affordable housing cost," "persons and families of low and moderate income," and "very low income households." IV. MEANS OF FINANCING The Agency has the capacity and is authorized to finance projects developed under the Redevelopment Plan with the assistance of the United States government as a part of the Community Development Program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") and with financial assistance from the State of California, the City, Agency or any other available source. Funding of housing development may include, but is not limited to, Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds, other federal grant and loan funds, tax increment and proceeds of tax allocation bond sales, FHA insured loans, Section 202/Section 8 elderly housing assistance, Section 17 housing grants, HUD Rental Rehabilitation Program, California Rental Housing Construction Program, California SB 99 housing revenue bonds, land sales proceeds, and pre-construction developer advances. Prepared by Calitarnia Property Specialists, Inc. 5 V. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC LOCATION OF REPLACEMENT HOUSING All of the Replacement Dwelling Units as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 33411.2, to be developed or caused to be developed by the Agency because of the proposed Project shall be located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Agency. The Agency has and will continue to rehabilitate, develop or construct for rent, or sale to persons and families of Very Low, Lower and/or Moderate income, dwelling units/bedrooms in conjunction with the development of projects located in the Redevelopment Project Area's Median income. In addition, the proposed number of up to (two hundred twenty (220)) affordable housing units being created by the Agency will be more than adequate to off-set the displacements caused by the proposed Redevelopment Project. The Agency intends to develop these affordable units through its annual notice of funding available mechanism and will seek to fund large-scale projects 40 or more units needing substantial rehabilitation. Table 6 below provides an itemization of the units that have been developed by the Agency or will be developed in the coming years to aid in off-setting the impact of the proposed Project. Table 6: City of San Bernardino Affordable Housing Projects Pro 'ect GFC L nwood Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Lofts AHEPA Senior Housin Monte/ena Te/acu 49' St Cit Wide New Construction NOFA Citywide Financing the acquisition & substantial rehabilitation of existing apartment complexes that are a blighting influence on the surround in communit Pro'ect Timeline 2007-2008 2006-2008 2006-2008 2006-2008 2007-2008 2007-2008 2007-2008 Status Com leted Com leted Com leted Com ieted Com leted Com leted Com leted Affordable Units 3 4 1 89 10 7 6 2009-2010 2010-2011 Active To be Implemented 100 Prepared by California Property Specialists. Inc. 6 VI. MONITORING AND REPORTING Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 33418, the Agency shall monitor, on an ongoing basis, any housing affordable to persons and families of low or moderate income developed or otherwise made available pursuant to this Replacement Housing Plan. The Agency shall require owners or managers of housing to submit an annual report to the Agency. For rental housing, the annual report to the Agency must set forth the rental rate, income, and family size of the occupants of each unit (with the income information certified by each occupant). For owner-occupied housing, the owner's annual report to the Agency must disclose whether there was an ownership change during the year and, if so, the income and family size of the new owner. The Agency may impose fees on the owners of the monitored property to defray the cost of this monitoring system. The information obtained from this monitoring system shall be included in any reports that are required by law to be submitted to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development or to the State Controller. Prepared by California Property Specialists, Inc. 7