2010-2014 Consolidated Plan - City of Champaign

SECTION ISTEPS TO BE TAKEN TO MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT OFPERSONS FROM THEIR HOMESThe following steps will be taken by the City of Champaign to avoid or mitigatedisplacement and its adverse effects, when deemed necessary.A. Coordinate code enforcement with rehabilitation and housingassistance programs.B. Evaluate housing codes and rehabilitation standards in reinvestmentareas to prevent undue financial burden on established owners andtenants.C. Stage rehabilitation of apartment units to allow tenants to remain inthe building/complex during and after the rehabilitation, working withempty units first.D. Arrange for facilities to house persons who must be relocatedtemporarily during rehabilitation.E. Adopt policies to identify and mitigate displacement resulting fromintensive public investment in neighborhoods.F. Adopt policies, which provide reasonable protections for tenantsfaced with conversion to a condominium or cooperative.G. Adopt tax assessment policies, such as, deferred tax payment plans,to reduce impact of increasing property tax assessments on lowerincome owner-occupants or tenants in revitalizing areas.H. Establish counseling centers to provide homeowners and tenantswith information on assistance available to help them remain in theirneighborhood in the face of revitalization pressures.I. Priority will be placed on the rehabilitation of housing, as opposed todemolition, where feasible, to avoid displacement.J. Property acquisition will be highly selective, targeting only thoseproperties deemed essential to the success of a project.K. Priority will be placed on the purchase of unoccupied buildings, ifsuitable.Appendix H 203