2010-2014 Consolidated Plan - City of Champaign

Appendix BAPPEALSThe City of Champaign will promptly review appeals in accordance with therequirements of applicable law and 49 CFR Part 24.10 of the Uniform Actregulations.Any person who believes he/she has been displaced for a federally assistedproject may file a written appeal with the City of Champaign that isadministering the grant funds under CDBG and HOME. If a person believesthat the City of Champaign has failed to properly consider the person'sapplication for assistance under the Uniform Act or Section 104(d) of theHousing and Community Development Act, by denying benefits, an appealshould be sent to, and will be reviewed by, the City of Champaign. Pleasecontact the City of Champaign if you wish to discuss an appeal at:Neighborhood Services Director102 N Neil StreetChampaign, IL 61820217-403-7070Assistance, or lack thereof, that can be appealed may include the person'seligibility for, or the amount of, payments required for moving, replacementhousing or commercial re-establishment.The City of Champaign shall consider written appeals regardless of form. Allappeals must be received within 90 days after the person receives writtennotification of the City's determination on the person's claim.A person has a right to be represented by legal counsel or other representativein connection with his or her appeal, but solely at the person's own expense.The City of Champaign shall permit a person to inspect and copy all materialspertinent to his or her appeal, except materials which are classified asconfidential. The imposition of reasonable conditions on the person's right toinspect, consistent with applicable laws, will be set.In deciding an appeal, the City of Champaign will consider pertinent justificationand material submitted by the person, to ensure a fair and full review of theappeal. Promptly after receipt of all information submitted by a person insupport of an appeal, the City of Champaign shall make a written determinationon the appeal, including an explanation of the basis on which the decision wasmade, and furnish the person a copy.Appendix H 221