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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-89-0529J-89-520 05/22/89 RESOLUTION NO. S9-529 A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT AN ANTIDISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING LOW/MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED WHEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDED ACTIVITIES RESULT IN THE DEMOLITION OR CONVERSION OF NON DECLARED UNSAFE OCCUPIED AND VACANT OCCUPIABLE LOW/MODERATE INCOME DWELLING UNITS. WHEREAS, the City of Miami is an entitlement community receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has established a rule that sets forth relocation, displacement and replacement housing policies and requirements applicable to the Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami is required to develop and adopt an Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan to comply with the new HUD ruling; and WHEREAS, the Plan is designed to assist the low/moderate income dwelling units; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to adopt an Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan in substantially the form attached, for the purpose of assisting low/moderate income individuals affected when Community Development Block Grant funded activities result in the demolition or conversion of non declared unsafe occupied and vacant occupiable low/moderate income dwelling units. AT'A !"qF;. i' 74 �a.`J a�' F� W W Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption pursuant to law. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June , 1989. COMMUNITY DEVE.LQPMENT REVIEW AND APPROVAL: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: rt r CI Y ATTORNEY 2 } r� ATTACMIT I CITY OF MIAMI Residential Anti.displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan Under Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as Amended. The City of Miami will replace all non declared unsafe occupied and vacant occupiable low/moderate-income dwelling units demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate- income housing as a direct result of activities assisted with funds provided under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. All replacement housing will be provided within three years of the commencement of the demolition or rehabilitation relating to conversion. Before obligating or expending funds that will directly result in such demolition or conversion, the City will make public and submit to the HUD Field Office the following in writing: 1. A description of the proposed assisted activity: 2. The general ,locatign on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate- income dwelling units a§ a direct result of the assisted activity; 3. A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion; 4. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement dwelling units; 5. The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling units; and 6. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a low/moderate-income dwelling unit for at least 10 years from the date of initial occupancy. The City will provide relocation assistance, to each low/moderate-income household displaced by the demolition of housing or by the conversion of a low/moderate-income dwelling to another use as a direct result of assisted activities. Consistent with the City goals and objectives assisted under the Act, the City will take the following steps to minimize the displacement of persons from their homes: 1. The City will provide for either payment for actual reasonable moving and related expenses such as: (a) Transportation of the displaced person and personal property. Transportation costs for a distance beyond 89-52� . T Jr.wT 50 miles are not eligible, unless the Agency determines that relocation beyond 50 miles is Justified. (b) Packing, crating, unpacking, and uncrattng of the personal property. (c) Disconnecting, dismantling,, removing, reassembling, and reinstalling relocated household appliances, and other personal property. (d) Storage of the personal property for a period not to exceed 12 months, unless the Agency determines that a longer period is necessary. (e) Insurance for the replacement value of the property In connection with the move and necessary storage. (f) The replacement value of property lost, stolen, or damaged in the process of moving (not through the fault or negligence of the displaced person, his or her agent, or employee) where insurance covering such loss, theft, or damage is not reasonable available. (g) Other moving related expenses that are not listed as ineligible and that the City determines to be reasonable and necessary. I Or provide a fixed payment for moving expenses that consist of: (a) A moving expense allowance not to exceed $300 which shall be determined in accordance with the applicable moving allowance schedule approved by the Federal Highway Administration; and ='I (b) A dislocation allowance of $200. 2. Provide advisory services to eligible persons as may be necessary or appropriate in order to: (a) Determine the relocation needs and preferences of each person to be displaced and explain the relocation payments and other assistance for which the person may be eligible, the related eligibility requirements, and the procedures for obtaining such assistance. This shall include a personal interview with each person. (b) Provide current and continuing information on the availability, purchase prices, and rental costs of comparable replacement dwellings, and explain that the person cannot be required to move unless at least one comparable replacement dwelling is made available. 89--52: 11 . , (n (c) Provide current and continuing Information on the L availability, purchase prices, and rental costs of comparable and suitable commercial and farm properties and locations. Assist any person displaced from a •; business or farm operation to obtain and become established In a suitable replacement location. (d) Minimize hardships to persons In adjusting to relocation by providing counseling, advice as to other sources of assistance that may be available , and such other help as may be appropriate. (e) Supply persons to be displaced with appropriate information concerning Federal and State housing programs, disaster loans and other programs administered by the Small Business Administration, and other Federal and State programs offering assistance to persons to be displaced. 3 Reimbursement for reasonable and necessary security deposit and credit checks. l �'. Replacement hoysi.ng assistance. 0 A person choosing to rent must be offered either (i) a Section 8 housing voucher/certi.ficate (through the housing authority) and referrals to comparable replacement dwelling units where the owner agrees to participate in the Section 8 Program or (10 cash rental assistance to reduce the rent and utility costs to 30% of his/her income for a 5-year period and appropriate referrals to comparable replacement dwelling units. 0 A person buying an interest in and occupying a unit in a housing cooperative or mutual housing association may elect to receive a lump sum payment equal to the present value of the rental assistance installments. NOTE: A person may elect Uniform Relocation Act assistance in lieu of the relocation assistance. 89-529 0 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and Members of the CityCommission MAY 3 0 1989 TO : DATE : FILE : z FROM: Cesar H. Odio City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Resolution adopting the SUBJECT : C i ty of Miami's Anti - displacement and Reloca- tion Assistance Plan as required by .the U.S. De- REFERENCEspartment of Housing and Urban Development ENCLOSURES :RE: cit Ccmmission Meeting of June 7, 1989 It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution formally adopting an Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan as City policy to be implemented when Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are used to demolish or convert, non declared unsafe occupied and vacant low/moderate income, dwelling units to other use. BACKGROUND: The Department of Community Development has analyzed the need to adopt an Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan designed to assist low/moderate income persons affected by the demolition or conversion of residential units and to ensure the replacement and availability of the same number of units. The need for an Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, is a result of a new rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Specifically, it is a requirement of all grantees receiving Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Plan is required even if the City does not anticipate a CDBG funded activity which may result in the demolition or conversion of low/moderate income dwelling units or the displacement of individuals. HUD is prohibited from awarding any CDBG grants from funds appropriated in Fiscal Year 1989 unless the entitlement community has adopted, made public and certified to the Plan. _ f Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page -2- In the event that the Plan may need to be implemented, the City would have to either establish a Relocation Assistance Office or Unit, or identify and appoint a Relocation Officer to coordinate part of the services to be provided. The Plan would be implemented and monitored by the City's Housing Conservation and Development Agency. Attachment: Resolution s