2010-2014 Consolidated Plan - City of Champaign

SECTION IIISTEPS TO BE TAKEN WHEN CDBG AND/OR HOME ASSISTEDACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, CONVERSION ORDEMOLITION CAUSES DISPLACEMENTThe Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of1970, as amended (Uniform Act) provides important protections and assistance forpeople affected by the acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of real property forfederal or federally funded projects with CDBG or HOME funds. In compliance withthe Uniform Act, the City of Champaign will ensure that people whose real property isacquired, or who involuntarily move as a direct result of projects receiving thesefederal funds, are treated fairly and equitably and receive assistance in relocating andmoving from the property they occupy.On February 3, 2005, the Uniform Act regulations were amended to incorporatefurther clarifications on the applicability of the Act to federal programs. This Sectionincorporates any revisions applicable, as a result of the recently amended UniformAct regulations at 49 CFR Part 24.If, as a direct result of a federally assisted project or activity, it becomes necessary torelocate persons, they shall be eligible for relocation benefits and services as outlinedbelow (49 CFR Part 24, Subpart C-E):A. Permanent DisplacementMoving Expenses - Subject to the limitations and definitions contained in49 CFR, Subpart D, a displaced owner-occupant or tenant of a dwellingis entitled to either:a. Reimbursement of actual, reasonable moving expenses for thetransportation of themselves and personal property, includingpacking, storage (if necessary), and other eligible expenses;ORb. A fixed moving expense payment determined in according to theapplicable schedule approved by the Federal Highway Administrationbased on the number of rooms of furniture. The current schedule canbe found online at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/fixsch96.htmAppendix H 209