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eRA/LA
,JUL 0 2 2009
Community Redevelopment Agency
of the
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Building communities DATE /
FILE CODE /
354 South Spring Street / Suite 800
Los Angeles / California 90013-1258 . T 213977 1600/ F 213 977 1665
www.crala.org
CRA File No.
Council District: CD 9
Contact Person: David Riccitiello
Jenny Scanlin
John Lujan
(213) 977-1710
Honorable Council of the City of Los Angeles
John Ferraro Council Chamber
200 N. Spring Street
Room 340, City Hall
Los Angeles, CA. 90012
Attention: Alan Alietti, Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL:
Transmitted herewith, is a Board Memorandum adopted by the Agency Board on July 2, 2009
City Council review and approval in accordance with the "Community Redevelopment Agency
Oversight Ordinance" entitled:
VARIOUS ACTIONS RELATED TO:
AMEND AND RESTATE A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH 36TH STREET AND BROADWAY
APARTMENTS, L.P. FOR A $450,000 CONSTRUCTION/PERMANENT LOAN AND AN
ADDITIONAL $2,000,000 PERMANENT LOAN FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 157-161 EAST 36TH STREET AND 4775 SOUTH
BROADWAY IN AND NEAR THE COUNCIL DISTRICT NINE CORRIDORS SOUTH OF THE
SANTA MONICA FREEWAY RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
DOWNTOWN REGION (CD9)
RECOMMENDATION
That City Council approve(s) recommendation(s) on the attached Board Memorandum.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed rehabilitation of the buildings is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301 (a and d) of the CRA/LA CEQA
Guidelines.
eRA/LA
Building communities
Council Transmittal
Page 2 of2
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
There is no fiscal impact to the City's Gene I Fund as a result of this action
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V. Estolano, Chief Executive Officer
cc: Karen Kalfayan, Office of the City Clerk (Original & 3 Copies on 3-hole punch)
Lisa Johnson Smith, Office of the CAO
Ivania Sobalvarro, Office of the CLA
Helmi Hisserich, Office of the Mayor
Noreen Vincent, City Attorne~'s Office
Councilmember Jan Perry, 9 hCouncil District
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY OF THE CITY OF LOSANGELES, CALIFORNIA
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RESPONSIBLE
PARTIES:
SUBJECT:
COMMITTEE
REVIEW: .
RECOMMENDATIONS
MEMORANDUM 2
JULY 2,2009
CRA/LA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CECILIA V. ESTOLANO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
C91600
DAVID RICCITIELLO, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
JENNY SCANLIN, PROJECT MANAGER
JOHN LUJAN, SENIOR HOUSING FINANCE OFFICER
AMEND AND RESTATE A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH 36TH STREET
AND BROADWAY APARTMENTS, L.P. FOR A $450,000
CONSTRUCTION/PERMANENT LOAN AND AN ADDITIONAL
$2,000,000 PERMANENT LOAN FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 157-161 EAST 36TH STREET AND 4775
SOUTH BROADWAY IN AND NEAR THE COUNCIL DISTRICT NINE
CORRIDORS SOUTH OF THE SANTA MONICA FREEWAY
RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
DOWNTOWN REGION (CD 9)
APPROVED BY LOAN COMMITTEE ON MAY 27,2009
That the CRA/LA Board of Commissioners:
1) Adopt, and request that the City Council adopt, a Finding of Benefit Joint Resolution, which
finds that the use of $2,450,000 from the Council District Nine Corridors Recovery
Redevelopment Project Area Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for the 36th Street
Apartments and Broadway Apartments is of benefit to the Council District Nine Corridors
South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment ProjectArea;
2) In the event funds from the Council District Nine Corridors South of the Santa Monica
Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area are not available, adopt, and request that
the City Council adopt, a Finding of Benefit Joint Resolution, which finds that the use of
$2,000,000 from the Bunker Hill Project Area Replacement Housing Fund to be used to
fund the 36th Street Apartments and Broadway Apartments is of benefit to the Bunker Hill
Project Area;
3) Approve and adopt the Relocation Plan for the relocation of ten (10) households from 157
East 36th Street and approve and adopt the Relocation Plan for the relocation of fourteen
(14) households and four (4) businesses from 4775 South Broadway; and
4) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to consent to the assignment of LTSC Community
Development Corporation's (ilLTSC") interest in the Loan Agreement and project sites to
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36th Street and Broadway Apartments, L.P. where Coalition for Responsible Community
Development will become the Managing General Partner.
That the CRA/LA Board of Commissioners, subject to City Council review and approval:
5) Amend the FY10 Budget and Work Program for Council District Nine Corridors South of
the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area to transfer $150,000 in
budgeted line item "Commercial/lndustrial" to "Affordable Housing";
6) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to execute an Amended and Restated
Loan Agreement with 36th Street and Broadway Apartments, L.P. in an amount not to
exceed $2,450,000, of which $2,000,000 would be funded only in the event that Multifamily
Housing Program funds are not made available prior to permanent loan funding; and
7) Adopt a Resolution making the findings that an economically feasible alternative of financing
on substantially comparable terms but without subordination of the CRA/LA Deed of Trust,
covenants and use restrictions is not reasonably available, and authorize the subordination
of the CRA/LA Deed of Trust, covenants and use restrictions to the construction and
permanent loans provided for the proposed project.
SUMMARY
The recommendations pertain to a scattered-site development of twenty (20) units of affordable
housing for Transition Aged Youth ("TAY"), five (5) units for families, and a manager's unit at
each site located at 157-161 E. 36th Street and 4775 S. Broadway (the "Project"), for a total of
27 units (Site Map, Attachment "A"). One of the sites, 4775 S. Broadway, is within the
boundaries of the Council District Nine Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recove~
Redevelopment Project Area ("COg Project Area"), however, the site located at 157-161 E. 36
Street is one block outside of the COg Project Area boundaries and therefore requires the
CRNLA to make a Finding of Benefit. The Broadway Apartments will provide 10 TAY units, 5
units for very low income families and one unrestricted manager's unit. The 36th Street
Apartments will provide 10 TAY units and one unrestricted manager's unit.
36th Street and Broadway Apartments, L.P. will be the "Developer" and "Borrower" for the
Project. During predevelopment and construction Little Tokyo Service Center ("LTSC") and the
Coalition for Responsible Community Development ("CRCD") are co-general partners as the
Developer, however, once the Project is constructed LTSC will assign its interest in the
Partnership to CRCD, who will become the Managing General Partner.
According to studies conducted by the County of Los Angeles and Shelter Partnership, some of
the highest concentrations of emancipated foster care youth in the City of Los Angeles are in
the South Los Angeles and Metro Service Areas. Over 18% of the youth who age out of the
foster care system countywide are residing in South Los Angeles. In particular, these youth are
commonly counted among the transient and homeless due to their inability to find work and
stable housing. The Metro Service Area has over 17,000 homeless youth between the ages of
18 and 24, most of which came out of the foster care system. Bunker Hill is located inthe Metro
Service Area and the COg Project Area is located in the South Los Angeles Service Area. This
is--thefirsf project for Transitional-Aged Youth that has beenlunded by-eUl1erprojedarea and-
is an important step towards providing the special needs housing necessary to assist this
population in transitioning out of the foster care system to becoming fully self-reliant. This is the
first and only permanent supportive housing project focused specifically on Transitional Age
Youth in the City of Los Angeles. In addition, the Project will be rehabilitating almost 5,000
square feet of ground floor commercial space that will house the Vernon-Central Workforce
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Development Network, a multi-agency effort to connect low-income youth to work and school
through case management, job training, job placement services and counseling. Prospective
tenants for the
se"
Street and Broadway Apartments will primarily be referred by the County's
Department of Mental Health and Department of Children and Family Services Emancipation
Services Division as well as the Probation Department. However, the Borrower will work very
closely with local service providers Downtown and in the Vernon-Central area of the CD9
Project Area to ensure that the units are marketed to the local population of transitional-aged
youth and homeless families. For these unique reasons, CRA/LA staff believed it was important
to provide the security assurance necessary to move this Project forward without further delay
and a finding of benefit can be made to spend Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds on
this Project.
All financing for the Project has been committed, however, due to the State of California's
current fiscal problems the State of California's Housing and Community Development
Department ("HCD") is not able to issue a Letter of Commitment to the construction lender for
the Multifamily Housing Program ("MHP") funds committed to this Project. Wells Fargo Bank,
the construction lender, will not fund their construction loan unless the Developer provides
security for the $2,681,915 MHP loan to ensure that funds are available at the conversion to
permanent financing to payoff their construction loan. Wells Fargo Bank will accept the
CRA/LA's loan commitment for $2,000,000 of $2,681,915 MHP loan in the form of the
Amended and Restated Loan Agreement ("Loan Agreement") in the event HCD is not able to
honor its commitment to provide MHP funds to the Project due to another freeze on the State's
ability to sell bonds. The remaining $681,915 will be secured by the Developer by deferring
$681,915 of their Developer Fee.
March 1, 2007 - Authorization to execute an acquisition loan agreement with LTSC Community
Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
April 10, 2007 - City Council approval of the above action.
SOURCE OF FUNDS
CD9 Project Area Tax Increment will provide the additional $150,000 for the $450,000
construction loan. Bunker Hill Replacement Housing Funds will be used as a placeholder for the
$2,000,000 permanent loan until CD9 Project Area Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds
and/or Tax Increment is made available in Fiscal Year 2010/2011.
PROGRAM AND BUDGET IMPACT
The recommended actions will amend the proposed FY2010 Budget and Work Program to
transfer $150,000 in CD9 Project Area Tax Increment from line item "Commercial/Industrial" to
line item "Affordable Housing." Future year funds from the CD9 Project Area in Fiscal Year
2011 will be obligated to pay the $2,000,000 loan commitment at permanent financing. If debt
obligations and a reduction in resources reduces the CD9 Project Area FY2011 budget and
$2,000,000 is unavailable for the Project, Bunker Hill Replacement Housing Funds will remain
in the Project to backfill any gap. If the Project does receive its allocation of MHP funds and no
longer requires the $2,000,000 CRA/LA loan obligation, the $2,000,000 will be released back to
its respective Bunker Hill or CD9 Project Area funding source to be reprogrammed.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed rehabilitation of the buildings is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301 (a and d) of the CRA/LA CEQA
Guidelines.
BACKGROUND
Little Tokyo Service Center ("LTSC") is a nonprofit public benefit corporation formed in 1979 as
a neighborhood-based social service agency to plan, promote and support community
development projects which preserve the Japanese American and multi-ethnic culture and
history inthe Little Tokyo area, including affordable housing. LTSC has worked to develop over
600 units of affordable housing and over 130,000 square feet of nonprofit community-based
commercial real estate projects and offers on-site programs and social services for its tenants.
Projects developed include Casa Heiwa, the Far East Building, Union Center for the Arts and
the San Pedro Firm Building. The Coalition for Responsible Community Development
("CRCD") is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that focuses on neighborhood revitalization,
youth and human development, and housing and economic development in South Los Angeles.
With oversight by LTSC, CRCD currently manages an 11-unit apartment complex, thereby
building its capacity of becoming an independent property management entity.
In 2007, CRA/LA provided a $300,000 Acquisition Loan with a 55-year term to LTSC CDC for
acquisition of the 4775 South Broadway site, which was to be rehabilitated to provide office
space and 15-units of affordable housing including a Transitional Age Youth (TAY) component.
By late 2008 the Developers had secured commitments for all of the financing for the Project,
which had been expanded at the request of the lenders to include the 157 East ss" Street site.
However, Wells Fargo Bank, the construction lender, required that the Developers provide a
loan commitment in case the $2,681,915 in MHP funds committed by HCD were not released at
the time the Project's permanent financing closed. Wells Fargo Bank was concerned about a
potential repeat of the freeze on bond-funded programs such as MHP that occurred in 2008-09
due to the State of California's budget crisis. The Developer has agreed to defer $681,915 of
its developer fee, which together with the $2,000,000 CRA/LA permanent financing would cover
the MHP amount in the event HCD does not fund its loan.
The delays caused by the MHP freeze combined with the market collapse resulted in a loss of
the Project's equity partner. However, Enterprise has agreed to become the Project's new
equity partner (Commitment Letter, Attachment "B") but they cannot provide the same level of
tax credit equity previously assumed in the Project's budget. In order to make up the small
difference of $70,000, the Developer will apply for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
funds which can be substituted for the equity. On May 22, 2009 the Developer submitted for its
bond allocation. LAHD is issuing the bonds and they expect that the allocation will be received
by the end of July 2009. It is anticipated that construction would begin in September 2009 and
be completed in September 2010. The term of the $2 million loan obligation will be the same as
that of the construction lender loan: initially 12 months with a 12 month extension. If the MHP
funds are released prior to the end of the construction and CRA/LA loan term, the Developer is
required to notify the CRA/LA in writing within ten (10) working days, at which time the CRA/LA
will release its commitment of the $2 million in permanent financing.
Site Description
The proposed Project consists of the rehabilitation of two existing buildings with a total of
18,860 gross square feet of building area and will provide 25 units of affordable housing, 4,900
square feet of social service and meeting space, and 17 surface parking spaces. The unit mix
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includes 12 studio units, 10 one-bedroom units, 4 two-bedroom units, and 1 three-bedroom unit.
The site consists of two non-contiguous parcels located 1.3 miles apart and totaling 22,302
square feet of land. Commercial space on the ground floor of the Broadway building will be
converted to space for social services and common area for the tenants. Integration of the
sites will occur via a shared development timetable and common supportive services program.
CRCD and LTSC CDC have signed MOU's with Community Build and LA Conservation Corps
to provide on-site supportive services for the youth at both sites.
Relocation Plan
The Project will cause the displacement of ten (10) households from the 157 East 36TH Street
site as well as fourteen (14) households and four (4) businesses from the 4775 South
Broadway site. The CRA/LA's Real Estate Division has reviewed and considered the
Relocation Plan (Relocation Plans, Attachment "C") and determined the Developer's relocation
budget of $1,147,200 is adequate. The Relocation Plan was presented to the CD9 Project
Area's Community Advisory Committee on June 9, 2009 for review and comment and the
CRA/LA has filed a copy of the Relocation Plan.
Affordability Requirements
The chart below illustrates the project's proposed unit mix and income targeting based upon the
Tax Credit Allocation Committee's ("TCAC") rental and income definitions.
Unit Type TCAC 30% TCAC 50% Other TOTAL
Studio 11 1 (Manager) 12
1-Bdrm
8
210
2-Bdrm 31 (Manager)
4
3-Bdrm 1
1
Total 20
5
2. 27
The following chart illustrates the project's proposed unit mix and income targeting based upon
HCD rental and income definitions.
Unit Type Very Low Low Moderate Other TOTAL
Studio 11 1 (Manager) 12
1-Bdrm
8
210
2-Bdrm 3 1 (Manager)
4
3-Bdrm 1
1
Total 20 2
3
227
Twenty-five (25) of the Project's twenty-seven (27) units will be restricted by covenant for
occupancy by very low-, low- and moderate income households as defined by the California
Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). Two units will be unrestricted and
will be occupied by an on-site property manager at each of the two sites.
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Household Income Mix
INCOME CATEGORY
#
of Units %
of Total
CRA/LA Required
Extremely Low «30% AMI) 20 74% 15% Min (when feasible)
Very Low (31%-50% AMI) 519% 30% Min (incl EL units)
Low (51%-80% AMI) 00%
Moderate (81%-120% AMI) 00% 30% Maximum
Unrestricted (Manager) 27%
TOTAL 27 100%
The CRA/LA Housing Policy requires that not less than 30% of the units shall be Extremely Low
and Very Low Income and the goal is that not less than 50% of those units shall be affordable
at the Extremely Low Income level whenever feasible. The proposed Project complies with this
requirement in regards to the combined Extremely Low and Very Low Income categories.
Inclusionary Production Requirements
The CRA/LA is required to comply with the inclusionary housing obligation imposed by Section
33413(b) of the California Community Redevelopment Law that requires 15% of all housing
developed in a Project Area be low- and moderate-income housing subject to long-term income
and affordability covenants, of which 40% must be affordable to persons and families of very
low-income. Based on the analysis of current housing production included in the C09 Corridors
Five-Year Implementation Plan for FY2006-FY2010, 197 units of affordable housing have been
constructed to date, meeting the California Community Redevelopment Law for inclusionary
housing requirements. Of these 197 units, 89 are affordable to very low income households in
the C09 Corridors Project Area, exceeding the requirements for the C09 Project Area by 162
units of inclusionary and 75 units of very low income.
Pursuant to the proportionality requirements of the Community Redevelopment Law that are
applicable to the use of Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds (LMIHF), no less than 43%
of C09 Corridors Project Area LMIHF must be spent on housing that is affordable to Very Low
Income households, no less than 23% of the LMIHF must be spent on housing that is
affordable to Low Income households, and no more than 34% of the LlMIF may be spent on
housing that is affordable to Moderate Income households. To date, the C09 Project Area has
spent LlMHF in the following proportions: 20% Very Low Income; 52% Low Income; and 28%
Moderate Income.
Because ten of the affordable units under covenant are outside of the C09 Project Area, only
half of those units can be counted towards the C09 Project Area's inclusionary requirement. If
Bunker Hill funds are used, the Bunker Hill Project Area will be able to count 100% of the units
towards their 3:1 replacement housing requirement. On a presumption that C09 Project Area
funds will provide the financing, the table below illustrates the number of units that can be
counted towards the CRA/LA's inclusionary requirements under California Redevelopment Law:
HCDlriclusiona
o
Moderate
. Income
Extrem.·· ..
eIY.Low·· •.
VerY Low
.·Ilicome' . ·Income
o
11
o
8
2
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2-Bedroom 0 0 0 3 14
3-Bedroom 0 1 0 0 0 1
4-Bedroom 000 0 00
Totals
°
20 2 3 227
%
of Total 0% 74% 7% 12% 7% 100%
eRA/LA Assistance Proportionality $1,960,000 $196,000 $294,000 $2,450,000
%
ofTotal Affordable Units 80% 8% 12% 100%
eRA/LA Inclusionarv Units* 15 2 3 20
eRA/LA Assistance Proportionality $1,837,500 $245,000 $367,500 $2,450,000
%
ofTotal Affordable Units 75% 10% 15% 100%
3f5" St. site is outside of the RDA (half of units counted)
Financing
Based on the Developer's pro forma dated May 29, 2009, the total development cost of the
project is $11,263,616 ($417,171 per unit), with CRA/LA funding comprising 21.75% if the
$2,000,000 loan commitment is included. The table below includes the sources and uses of
funding for the Project.
DEVELOPMENT COST SUMMARY
Project Name: 36th Street and Broadway Apartments
Borrower:
se"
Street and Broadwav Apartments, L.P.
PERMANENT PERMANENT
SOURCES CONSTRUCTION WITH MHP WITH
eRA/LA SUB
Bank Loan $5,700,000
4% L1HTC Equity/ARRA 788,700 2,629,000 2,629,000
LAHD Loan 2,938,772 2,938,772 2,938,772
City of Industry Loan 250,000 2,413,929 2,413,929
HCD MHP Loan 0 2,681,915
CRA/LA Loan 450,000 450,000 2,450,000
Other Deferred Costs 365,144 60,915
Deferred Developer Fee 771,000 150,000 771,000
TOTAL
$
11,263,616 11,263,616 11,263,616
USES TOTAL COST RESIDENTIAL
COMPONENT
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USES TOTAL RESIDENTIAL PER UNIT
PER SQ.
COST COMPONENT
(27 units)
FT.
(18,860 sf)
Acquisition Costs $2,645,000 $2,645,000 $97,963 140
Relocation 1,147,200 1,147,200 42,489 61
Construction Hard Costs 3,528,570 3,528,570 130,688 187
Developer Fee 771,000 771,000 28,556 41
Indirect (Soft) Costs 3,171,846 3,171,846 117,476 168
TOTAL
$
11,263,616
$
11,263,616
$
417,172 597
At the time of construction loan closing when all financing is in place for the Project, CRA/LA
will execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and a separate $2,000,000
Promissory Note. The amendment is needed because the Project changed from a single site to
multiple sites, the schedule of performance needed to be updated and to provide a loan
commitment to fulfill the construction lender's requirement for a guaranty in the unlikely event
that MHP funds are not released by the State at permanent financing. The terms of the existing
$300,000 Promissory Note and Deed of Trust will add an additional $150,000 to it but otherwise
the terms will remain the same. The $2,000,000 note and deed will be cancelled if the HCD
funds the MHP loan. The affordability covenants will stay in place for fifty-five years.
The Loan now includes a construction loan in the amount of $450,000 and a permanent loan of
up to $2,450,000. The construction loan term matches that of the construction lender and
expires on October 11, 2012. The construction loan carries 3 points and a 5% interest rate due
and payable at the time of conversion to permanent. In addition, the $2,000,000 permanent
loan will have a commitment fee of $18,700. This fee will be charged at the time the loan is
called on or if MHP funds come into the Project, at the time the loan is released. The permanent
loan of either $450,000 or $2,450,000 will be for a 55 year term. CRA/LA funds will be repaid
from a pro-rata share from 50% of the Project's residual receipts during operations.
Subordination of CRA/LA Covenants
The proposed funding requires a variance from the adopted Housing Policy's Section 8.04 that
requires any CRA/LA loan be secured by a first deed of trust. The Developer anticipates
construction and permanent financing from a conventional lender as well as City of Industry and
LAHD funding which will be senior to the CRA/LA loan.
The State Redevelopment Law was amended in 1989 (Section 33334.14) to allow
subordination of income and use restrictions. The subordination is permitted when the CRA/LA
makes a finding that an economically feasible alternative method of financing or refinancing
without subordination is not reasonably available and when the CRA/LA obtains written
commitments reasonably designed to protect the CRA/LA's investment in the event of default.
Currently, no domestic lending institutions are willing to provide conventional financing without
subordination of covenants, as well as CRA/LA loans and ground leases. Prior to agreeing to
such sub()rdinati()n, the eRA/LA will require that the Subordination Agreement contains notice
and cure provisions which reasonably protect the CRA/LA's covenant in the event of the
Developer's default under any of the senior loans (Subordination Resolution, Attachment
"Off).
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Finding of Benefit
State of California redevelopment law permits a redevelopment agency to spend a project
area's affordable housing funds outside of the geographic boundaries of the project area as
long as findings are made that the housing project benefits the project area acting as the
beneficiary. A Finding of Benefit Joint Resolution finds that the use of $2,450,000 from C09
Project Area for the TAY Facility will provide affordable housing opportunities that will serve the
South Los Angeles region (Finding of Benefit Resolution C09 Project Area, Attachment "E",). If
the full CD9 Project Area funds are unavailable and the $2,000,000 guarantee is called on
Bunker Hill Replacement Housing Funds will be made available for the Project. A Finding of
Benefit Joint Resolution finds the use of $2,000,000 from the Bunker Hill Replacement Housing
Fund for the TAY Facility Project will provide unique affordable housing opportunities that will
also serve the Downtown Los Angeles region (Finding of Benefit Resolution Bunker Hill,
Attachment "F").
The Project will adhere to all applicable CRA/LA policies and requirements including Prevailing
Wage and Living Wage requirements, Local Hiring Programs, Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Outreach, insurance and design guideline standards for the Project.
The Project is consistent with, and furthers the goals of, the CD9 Project Area Redevelopment
Plan adopted by the CRA/LA. Councilmember Jan Perry and the C09 Project Area's
Community Advisory Committee both support the proposed project and recommended actions.
Cecilia V. Estolano
Chief Executi Officer
By
Gle . Wasserman
Chief Operating Offic r
There is no conflict of interest known to me which exists with regard to any CRA/LA officer or
employee concerning this action.
Attachments:
Attachment A - Site Map
Attachment B - Commitment Letter
Attachment C - Relocation Plans
Attachment D - Subordination Resolution
Attachment E - Finding of Benefit Resolution C09 Project Area
Attachment F - Finding of Benefit Resolution Bunker Hill
iJouncil District 9 Corridors South the Santa Monica Freeway
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Attachment A
157-161 E.36th St.
4775 5 Broadway
LEGEND
CD9 Redevelopment
Project Area Bounds
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ATTACHMENT B .
ATTACHMENT 16
California Tax Credit Allocation Committee
Terms of Syndication Agreement
as"
& Broadway
Enterprise is interested in purchasing a 99.99% interest in the captioned project. It is estimated that the
$341.463 in federal credits and the $Qin state credits requested for this project would generate gross
proceeds in the amount of $2,560,715.
Estimated net syndication proceeds may be calculated by subtracting typical syndication costs from the
estimated gross proceeds as follows:
Gross Proceeds $ 2,560,715
Investor Expenses:
Investor fees (acquisition, advisory, etc.) $0
Organizational and offering expenses $0
Acquisition expenses $0
Reserves or working capital $0
Other (explain) $0
Total Investor Expenses $0
Partnership Expenses:
Legal Expenses $0
Accounting Expenses $0
Other (explain) $0
Total Partnership Expenses $0
Less
Total Expenses $ 0
Net Proceeds $ 2,560,715
Total Expenses / Gross Proceeds 0%
The estimated net proceeds are equivalent to $0.75 for each $1 of federal credit and $Qfor each $1 of state
credit reserved to the project. None of the above fees earned by the investor will be included in the project's
eligible basis.
If there are any questions regarding these estimates please contact the undersigned.
Authorized Signatory:
Name of Signatory:
Brian N. Windley
(Please Print)
Title of Signatory:
Director, Southwest Acquisitions
(Please Print)
Date:
June 11, 2009
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT, INC.
315 West 9
th
Street, Suite 801
11
Los Angeles, CA 90015
II
213.833.7988
III
www.enterprisecommunity.com
ATTACHMENT C
RELOCATION PLAN
FOR THE
36TH STREET PROJECT
OVERLAND, PACIFIC
&
CUTLER, INC.
100
WEsrBROADWAY, SUITE
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PHONE:
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JANUARY
5, 2009
INTRODUCTION 1
A. PROJECT LOCATION 1
B. ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
C. REPLACEMENT HOUSING RESOURCES 3
D. CONCURRENT RESIDENTIAL DISPLACEMENT 4
E. TEMPORARY HOUSING 4
F. PROGRAM ASSURANCES AND STANDARDS 4
G. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 5
H. RELOCATION BENEFIT CATEGORIES 6
I.
PAYMENT OF RELOCATION BENEFITS 8
J. EVICTION POLiCy
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K. APPEALS POLICY 9
L. PROJECTED DATES OF DiSPLACEMENT 9
M. ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS 9
N. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION/PLAN REViEW 9
TABLE OF ATTACHMENTS 10
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The Coalition for Responsible Development (the Developer) in partnership with the Little
Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) is in the process of entering in a Disposition and
Development Agreement (DDA)withthe LosAngeles Housing Department (LAHD), County
of Los Angeles Community Development Commission (City of Industry funds) and
California State Multi-family Housing Program (MHP) to rehabilitate the existing units at 157
East 36
th
Street in Los Angeles and convert them to 12 units of affordable housing (the
Project). The Project involves the acquisition of one improved land parcel consisting of
approximately 12,500 square feet and the subsequent permanent relocation of 11
residential occupants; one unit is currently vacant. The proposed displacement triggers
relocation assistance obligations in accordance with the provisions of the State
Government Code Section 7260, et seq., the Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1,
Chapter 6 (State Guidelines); Uniform Relocation Assistance andHeal Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (Uniform Act) and the Los Angeles Municipal Code and
Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Among the various obligations of the law is the
requirementto prepare a relocation plan addressing the circumstances and needs ofthose
persons potentially displaced by the Project.
The following Relocation Plan (the Plan) has been prepared by Overland, Pacific
&
Cutler
(OPC) in accordance with the specific requirements set out in Section 6038 of the
Guidelines concerning projects that involve the displacement of less than 15 households.
This Plan provides the Project description, the results of a needs assessment survey
conducted among residents, a housing resource study and details of the Developer's
proposed relocation program.
A. PROJECT LOCATION
The proposed Project will take place in the City of Los Angeles (the City), approximately
three miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. The Project is immediately accessible
from the 110 freeway.(See Attachment 1, Figure 1).
The specific Project site is located in the southwestern portion of the City, south of
Jefferson Boulevard and east of Main Street and is generally bounded by Main Street on
the west, East 35
th
Street on the north, Maple Avenue on the east and East 36
th
Street on
the south. (See Attachment 1, Figure 2).
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B. ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS
Survey information for the Plan was obtained from individual, on-site interviews conducted
in October 2006 with the affected residential households. Six of 11 potentially affected
households provided their information. One household was inthe process of eviction at the
time of the survey, and not available to be contacted, and one unit was confirmed vacant
at the time of the surveys.
The housing mix consists of 11tenant occupied studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom
apartment units within three four-unit buildings, all of which are very small in size. Monthly
rents among the surveyed households range between $368 and $986; depending on the
size of the unit and tenure. Reported ethnicity among the surveyed tenant households is
100% Hispanic. All but one household consider Spanish their primary language and one
household is English speaking.
According to income standards for the County
ot
Los Angeles adjusted for family size as
published by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in
February 2008, four Project households qualify as extremely low income (30% or less of
area median), and two households qualify as low income (51%-80% of area median). There
are no senior households (head of household 62 years or older) nor households with
disabilities that could affect the relocation process. One reported disability is of a child
residing with her parents and the move should not be affected by the child's disability.
There is a total known Project population of 34 individuals, consisting of 18 adults and 16
children, most of whom are of school-age. The average household size is 4.8 persons per
dwelling unit. The standard for housing density adopted by the Developer allows two
persons per bedroom and one person in a common living area up to three bedrooms. The
Developer adheres to the state building code occupancy standard based on the square
footage of the dwelling for households larger than eight members. Based on these criteria
as compared to available tenant data, there appear to be three overcrowded units among
the subject tenant residential properties. Replacement housing referrals to the occupants
of these dwellings will reflect the need for larger accommodations.
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Attachment 2 summarizes individual household characteristics and replacement housing
needs. Prevailing HUD income standards as well as general demographic information for
the City are presented in Attachments 3 and 4.
C. REPLACEMENT HOUSING RESOURCES
A housing resource survey was conducted to determine the availability of replacement
housing within the City sufficient to meet the needs of Project residents. Apartment units
were considered as appropriate replacement dwelling units if they were within a five-mile
radius from the Project site. The aggregate needs, based on the respondent households
and assuming the needs equal current unit size for non-respondent households, include:
four studio apartments
one one-bedroom apartment
two two-bedroom apartments
three three-bedroom apartments
one four-bedroom apartment
Rental housing availability survey results are summarized below in Table 1. The data
indicate sufficient availability of needed housing units to successfully relocate all
households within the City.
Bdrm Size Found (Needed) Rent Range Median
Studio 65 (4) $500-$995 $750
1 apartment 89 (1) $695-$1,475 $1,000
2 apartment 97 (2) $850-$1,595 $1,250
3 apartment 35 (3) $999-$1,895 $1,600
4 apartment 10 (1) $1,400-$2,400 $1,800
The median rent amounts shown in the table above are among the figures used to make
benefit and budget projections for the Plan. These amounts are, naturally, subject to
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change according to the market rates prevailing at the time of displacement. Average
Project rents are approximately 50 percent less than respective median market rents for
surveyed replacement units.
D.· CONCURRENT RESIDENTIAL DISPLACEMENT
There are several potential development projects throughout the City affecting residential
households applying for LADH funds and the Los Angeles Unified School District is
proposing to construct four additional school sites within the next year. The Project will not
likely compete for the available housing resources since there is an abundance of units
currently on the market, therefore allowing several projects to run concurrently, if needed,
and the displacement is not likely to occur for at least three months.
E. TEMPORARY HOUSING
There is no anticipated need for temporary housing.
F. PROGRAM ASSURANCES AND STANDARDS
There are adequate funds available to relocate all households. Services will be provided
to ensure that displacement does not result in different, or separate treatment of
households based on race, nationality, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status,
familial status, disability, or any other basis protected by the Federal Fair Housing
Amendments Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of
1964; Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VIII of The Civil Rights Act of 1968; and,
the California Fair Employment & Housing Act; and the Unruh Act.
No households will be displaced without at least 90 days notice and unless comparable
replacement housing can be located. Comparable housing includes standards such as:
decent, safe and sanitary (as defined in
§
6008[d] of the Guidelines); comparable as to the
number of bedrooms, living space, and type and quality of construction of the acquired unit,
but not lesser in rooms or living space than necessary to accommodate the displaced
household; in an area that does not have unreasonable environmental conditions; not
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generally less desirable than the acquired unit with respect to proximity to schools,
employment, health and medical facilities, and other public and commercial facilities and
services; and within the financial means of the displaced household as defined in Section
6008, subdivision (c)(5) of the Guidelines.
The relocation program to be implemented by the Developer conforms with the standards
and provisions set forth in the State Guidelines, Uniform Act and the RSO and all other
applicable regulations and requirements.
G. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
A relocation representative from OPC will assist the tenants and owners to be displaced
as a consequence of the Project. OPC staff will maintain personal contact with them until
the relocation process has been completed. OPC maintains atoll-free phone number (800)
400-7356, which is attended to from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.rn., Monday through Friday.
The relocation offices are located at:
100 West Broadway, Suite 500
Long Beach, CA 90802
A comprehensive relocation assistance program, offering both advisory assistance and
financial benefits will be provided to the residents subject to displacement. Specific services
will include:
A.
Distribution of informational brochures to residential tenants
(Attachment
5);
B. Timely referrals to at least three comparable replacement units and, if
necessary, transportation will be provided to inspect potential replacement
units; and
C. Assistance with the completion, and filing of relocation claims, rental
applications and appeal forms, if necessary.
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H. RELOCATION BENEFIT CATEGORIES
Relocation benefits will beprovided inaccordance with the California Relocation Assistance
Law; the Guidelines; and, other applicable regulations and requirements. Benefits will be
paid upon submission 'of required claim forms and documentation in accordance with
approved procedures. The Developer will provide appropriate benefits for each displaced
household as required by the above-referenced laws and requirements.
1.
Residential Moving Expense Payments
The subject households will be eligible to receive a payment for moving
expenses. Payments will be made based upon either a fixed room count
schedule, or an invoice for actual reasonable moving expenses from a
licensed professional mover.
a. Fixed Payment - A fixed payment for moving expenses based on the
number of rooms containing furniture or other personal property to be
moved. The fixed moving payment will be based upon the most recent
Federal Highway Administration (FHA) schedules maintained by the
California Department orTransportation (See Fixed Payment Moving
Schedule - Attachment 6).
-OR-
b. Actual Reasonable Moving Expense Payments - The displaced
households may elect to have a licensed, professional mover perform
the move; if so, the displacing entity will pay for the actual cost of the
move, up to 50 miles, and all reasonable charges for packing,
unpacking, insurance, and utility connection charges at the
replacement location. The payment for moving will be made directly
to the mover, or as reimbursement to the displaced household.
2. Rental Assistance/Downpayment Assistance
Residential tenants who have established residency at the Project site for a
minimum of 90 days prior to the initiation of negotiations to purchase the
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property and who choose to re-rent, may be eligible to receive a Rental
Assistance Payment in addition to compensation for moving expenses.
"Initiation of Negotiations" isdefined as the first written offer by the Developer
to buy the property from which the households will be displaced.
Rental Assistance Payments will be limited to amaximum of $5,250, based
upon the monthly housing need over a 42 month period, prior to
consideration of Last Resort Housing needs. Eligible households may opt to
apply the full amount of their rental assistance eligibility toward the purchase
of a replacement dwelling.
3. Residential Tenants Relocation Tracking and Assistance
The Developer intends to fully participate in the City's new Relocation
Tracking and Assistance System, by actively monitoring the relocation
process and keeping up-to-date address records for all displaced tenants
while undergoing the construction of new units. Each tenant will be given an
option to return to the new Developer-owned units upon completion, if they
satisfy the new unit's qualification criteria. The Developer will comply with the
revised relocation assistance payment schedule as contained in the Los
Angeles Municipal Code Section 151.09 G when the schedule allows for
larger benefits than the federally-prescribed relocation assistance. The
Developer will afford displacees a two-month priority lease-up application
period prior to advertising available units to public at large and will notify the
City when the Project is 50% complete.
4. PaymentsTo Non-TenuredResidential Tenants
A residential tenant who has actually and lawfully occupied the displacement
dwelling for less than 90 days immediately prior to the initiation of
negotiations is entitled to receive a moving expense payment Additionally,
non-tenured residential tenants may qualify for a rental assistance payment
under the provisions of Last Resort Housing assistance (see Last Resort
Housing, following). Such assistance is authorized when comparable
replacement housing is not available at rental rates within the tenant's
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financial means (30% of gross monthly household income). Last Resort
Housing assistance to non-tenured households is based solely on income.
5. Last Resort Housing Payments
The displaced persons will be entitled to consideration for supplementary
benefits in the form of Last Resort Housing assistance when the computed
total of their rental or replacement housing assistance eligibility exceeds
either $5,250 in the case of tenants or $22,500 for owner-occupants orwhen
a tenant or owner-occupant does not meet applicable occupancy
requirements.
I.
PAYMENT OF RELOCATION BENEFITS
Relocation benefit payments will be made expeditiously. Claims and supporting
documentation for relocation benefits must be filed with the Developer within 18 months
from:
i) the date the claimant moves from the acquired property; or,
ii) the date on which final payment for the acquisition of real property is made,
whichever is later.
Procedures for preparing, and filing of claims and processing and delivering of payments
are attached (Attachment 7).
J.
EVICTION POLICY
Eviction will only be undertaken as a last resort measure in cases of nonpayment of rent,
serious violation of the rental agreement, a dangerous, or illegal act in the unit, or if the
household refuses to act after having received reasonable referrals to comparable
replacement housing. Eviction may affect the eligibility of a person otherwise entitled to
relocation benefits.
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K. APPEALS POLICY
The appeals policy will follow the standards described in Section 6150 of the Guidelines.
Pursuant to this Section, displacees have the right to appeal determinations of eligibility,
payment amounts and general relocation assistance services. A copy of the Developer's
appeals policy and procedures is attached (Attachment 8).
L. PROJECTED DATES OF DISPLACEMENT
Households will receive a written 120 day notice-to-vacate before they are required to
move. Relocation is expected to be commence in spring of 2009 and be completed by the
end of July 2009.
M. ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS
Estimated relocation costs for the Project are $431,650, including a 10% contingency. This
figure does not include any provision for relocation administrative costs or other services
which may be necessary to carry out the Project.
Ifthe Project is implemented and circumstances arise that increase the Project budget, the
Developer will authorize the expenditure of those additional funds necessary to meet its
statutory relocation assistance obligations.
N. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION/PLAN REVIEW
This Plan will be provided to the affected households and be made available to the public
for the 30-day review period. Comments regarding this Plan and the Developer's response
will be included as a Plan Addendum (Attachment 9) prior to submission for approval
before the Los Angeles Housing Department's Board of Directors. A copy of the approved
Plan will be forwarded to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD).
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Attachment 1:
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Attachment 9:
TABLE OF ATTACHMENTS
Project Site Maps
Household Characteristics and Needs
Demographic Characteristics
H.U.D. Annual Income Limitations - Los Angeles County (2008)
Sample Informational Brochure for Displaced Households
Fixed Payment Moving Schedule
Procedures for Relocation Payments and Assistance
Appeals Policy and Procedures
Plan Addendum (Public Comments and Response)
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DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
..i2000¢ensus POPlJlation City of Los Angeles.& Tracf2284.10 ..
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Population Tract 2284.10
Total Population 5,280
%City
100.0% 3,694,820
35.2% 1,734,036
7.3% 415,195
1.1% 29,412
0.1% 369,254
0;0% 5,915
48.7% 949,720
7.6% 191,288
91.9% 1,719,073
White 1,858
Black or African American 383
American Indian and Alaska Native
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Some Other Race 2,572
Two or More Races 402
Hispanic or Latino (of Any Race) 4,851
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Race, Hispanic or Latino, and Age: 2000
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HUD
ANNUAL INCOME LIMITATIONS - YEAR
2008
COUNTY OF Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
The following figures are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for use in the County of Los Angeles to define, and determine
housing eligibility by income level, for the year 2008.
Extremely Very Low Low Median Moderate
Low Income Income Income Income
Income
1 Person 15,950 26,550 42,450 41,900 50,300
2 Person 18,200 30,300 48,500 47,800 57,400
3 Person 20,500 34,100 54,600 53,800 64,600
4 Person 22,750 37,900 60,650 59,800 71,800
5 Person 24,550 40,950 65,500 64,600 77,500
6 Person 26,400 43,950 70,350 69,400 83,300
7 Person 28,200 47,000 75,200 74,200 89,000
8 Person 30,050 50,050 80,050 78,900 94,800
Figures are per the California State Department of Housing & Community Development,
Division of Housing Policy Development, promulgated February 28, 2008.
ATTACHMENT 5
SAMPLE INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE
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ATTACHMENT
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PROCEDURES
FOR
RELOCATION PAYMENTS AND ASSISTANCE
Claims and supporting documentation for relocation benefits must befiled with the Developerwithin
18 months from:
The date the claimant moves from the acquired property;
or,
The date on which final payment for the acquisition of real property is made,
whichever is later.
The procedure for the preparation and filing of claims, and the processing and delivery of payments
will be as follows:
1. Claimant(s) will provide all necessary documentation to substantiate eligibility for
assistance.
2. Assistance amounts will be determined in accordance with the provisions of
California Relocation Law.
3. Required claim forms will be prepared by relocation personnel in conjunction with
claimant(s). Signed claims and supporting documentation will be submitted by
relocation personnel to the Developer.
4. The Developer will review and approve claims for payment or request additional
information.
5. The Developer will issue benefit checks which will be available at the Developer
offices for pick-up by OPC, unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
6. Final payments will be issued after confirmation that the Project area premises have
been completely vacated, and actual residency at the replacement unit is verified.
7. Receipts of payment will be maintained in the relocation case file.
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PLAN ADDENDUM
(PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RESPONSE)
RELOCATION PLAN
FOR THE
BROADWAY APARTMENTS PROJECT
Los Angeles, CA
PREPARED FbR
COALITION FOR REsPONSIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND
LTS C COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
By
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BROADWAY,SUITE 500
LoNG BEAm, CA 90802
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RELOCATION P LAN FOR THE BROADW AY APARTMENTS PROJECT -
Los
ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
INTRODUCTION
The Coalition for Responsible Development (the Developer) has acquired a 16-unit
apartment complex with 14 occupied and two vacant residential units and four commercial
units for development of an affordable housing project - The Broadway Apartments Project
(Project). The Project will provide 10 units for homeless youth and six units of affordable
housing for families with income at or below 60% area median income. The ground floor
spacewiII be converted to the Developer's offices. The units will remain a mixof studio, one
and two bedroom units, ranging from 400-650 square feet. Anticipated funding for the
Project will be from multip Ie sources including Los Angeles Housing Department HOME
funds, Los Angeles County Community Development Commission CDBG funds, California
State Housing
&
Community Develop ment Department Multifamily Housing Program funds,
Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency funds and 4% Tax Credits.
All units and the building will be renovated to a decent, safe and sanitary condition. The
primary goal of the Project is to create safe affordable housing units.
This Project will ultimately require the temporary and permanent relocations of the current
residential and business occupants at 4775 Broadway Street. Income qualified tenants, who
are not overcrowded will be relocated temporarily during the unit rehabilitation and will be
able to return to the Project units. Over-income tenant households (those that are above 60%
of area median income) as well as those requiring larger accommodation than two-bedrooms
will be permanently displaced. The 4775 Broadway Street building, which is the subject of
this Plan, is located in the area generally bounded by West 47th Place on the north, Broadway
Street on the east, West 48th Street on the "south and Grand Avenue on the west, in the City of
Los Angeles, as illustrated on the Project Site Maps shown in Attachment 1.
Overland, Pacific
&
Cutler, Inc. (OPC), an experienced relocation consulting firm, has been
selected to prepare this Relocation Plan (the Plan). OPC will provide all required relocation
assistance to the tenant households, who will be temporarily or permanently displaced. In
compIiancewith statutory requirements, this Plan has been prepared to primarily evaluate the
present circumstances and replacement requirements of the permanent displacees. (A brief
description of the relocation assistance for which the temporarily displaced tenants will be
eligible will also be included.)
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RELOCATION PLAN
This Relocation Plan has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the State
Government Code Section 7260, et seq., the Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1,'
Chapter 6 (State Guidelines), Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (Uniform Act) and the Los Angeles Municipal Code and
Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). In addition, because the Project will utilize HOME
funds administered by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
permanent relocation benefits may exceed the amount calculated under the Uniform Act, and
instead, be calculated as dictated by Section 104(d) of the Housing and Commun ity
Development Act of 1974, (the Act) as amended [42 United States Code, Section 5304(d)].
No displacement activities will take place prior to the required reviews and approval of this
Plan. In order to attain its overall development goals for the Project, it is the Developer's
intention to provide a fair and equitable relocation program for all eligible Project displacees.
A. METHODOLOGY AND ASSESSlVIENT OF NEEDS
To obtain information necessary for the preparation of this Plan, personal interviews were
conducted with the Project occupants in May 2007. At the time ofthe interviews, there were
14 occupied tenant households and four businesses. Two residential units were confirmed
vacant at the time of surveys. OPC was successful in interviewing 13 of 14 residential
households and all four businesses.
Inquiries made of the residential occupants included household size and composition, ages of
occupants, rental and income information, length and type of occupancy, ethnicity, language
first spoken in the home, disabilitieslhealth problems, and preferences related to replacement
housing and location. All information supplied by the occupants was anecdotal and not
validated by documentary evidence that otherwise would be required to comply with
relocation qualify ing criteria.
B. FIELD SURVEY DATA- ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS
The survey of the occupied displacement dwellings on the Project site resulted in the
information stated inthe Table
1
below, which shows some of the household characteristics
and needs of the households surveyed.
TABLE1: PROJECT HOUSEHO LDS' CHARAClERISTICS
Income Composition Current Current Bedrooms Elderly/ Language
as
%
of Adul ts/Chil dren Rent Bedrooms Needed Physically
Area Disabled
Median
19% 3/4 $642 13No Spanish
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57% 3/1
$496 0
2No Spanish
58%
2/2 $425 2
2No Spanish
102%
4/0 $965 2
2No Spanish
149%
2/0 $900 2
2No Spanish
83%
312 $725 1
2No Spanish
76%
312 $750
12No Spanish
78%
3/0 $750 1
1No Spanish
69%
3/3 $850 2
3No Spanish
17%
112 $575 0
1No English
14%
112 $850 1
1No Spanish
48%
2/3 $800
12No Spanish
36%
2/2 $588 0
2No Spanish
The table in Attachment 2 shows the most current income limits for the "extremely low",
"very low", "lower", "moderate" and "median" income categories as established for the year
2008 by HUD for Los Angeles County.
In addition to the residential tenants there are four businesses in the Project subject to
displacement should the Project proceed as planned. The following information in Table 2
reflects information gathered from personal interviews as well as observations made in the
field. Business type, reported move-in date, estimated square footage, monthly rent, number
of employees and any particular features are outlined.
TABLE2: BUSINESS USES
Business Name Est. Sq. Monthly Particular Move-in #of
Footage Rent Features Date Employees
Coolers, shelves,
Garcia Mini Market
700 $750
cash register, security
11106
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cameras
American Construction
1,400 $1,475
Roll-up door, storage
03/04 2
Floor space,
0
ffice, shelves
Elsa del Carmen
1,300 $1,500
Second hand store
03/07
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700 $650
bars, merchandise
06/97 2
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C.
PROJECT OCCUPANCY/OVERCROWDING
For pUlposes of determining whether overcrowding conditions exist, an occupancy standard
of two persons per sleeping room plus one person in a non-sleeping room was adopted.
Based on the adopted Occupancy Standard, there are eight overcrowded units on the Project
site, two of which will require three-bedroom units and since there are none in the Project,
they will be permanently relocated.
D. REPLACEMENT HOUSING RESOURCES
Based on income levels stated in Table 1, seven households are either over-income or
overcrowded and will not be able to return to the Project. One of the primary purposes of a
Relocation Plan is to demonstrate the availability of comparable, affordable, decent, safe and
sanitary housing prior to the displacement of residential occupants. In order to adequately
relocate the Project households to be permanently displaced, one l-bedroom apartment unit,
four 2-bedroom apartment units and two 3-bedroom apartment units will be required.
A housing survey was made in January 2009 to identify available comparable, decent, safe
and sanitary units available for rent in close proximity to theProject site. Based on the results
of that survey, it appears that comparable replacement dwelling units will be available during
the relocation period to meet the potential needs of the households, who will be permanently
displaced. Table 3 below outlines the resource study and shows the number of available
units and their corresponding rents.
TABLE 3: AVAILABILITY AND COSTOFRENTAL HOUSING
Bedroom Size One Two Three
# Found (# needed) 59 (1) 55 (4) 29 (2)
Rent Range $800-$1,695 $850-$1,900 $1,350-$2,500
MarketMedian Rent $995 $1,350 $1,800
The availability of commercial space in the downtown Los Angeles area seems to be
abundant along Washington Boulevard, Normandie Avenue, Western Avenue, Florence
Avenue, Vermont Avenue, Vernon Avenue, Avalon Boulevard and other major commercial
streets for the four potentially displaced businesses to find replacement sites, should they
choose to continue with their current operations. Retail space identified in the survey rents
between $0.56 and $3.00 per square foot with a median price of $1.67 and warehouse/retail
space rents between $0.49 and $1.25 per square foot with a median price of $1.25.
E. CONCURRENT RESIDENTIAL DISPLACEMENT
Based on the needs of the Project, there are no concurrent displacements, which may impact
the ability to relocate the displaced households.
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F. TEMPORARY HOUSING
The Developer will respond appropriately and in conformance with all applicable laws and
requirements regarding the temporary relocations necessary for the rehabilitation of the units.
At this time, there are six households, who will be required to relocate temporarily to
remodeled on-site units. Those tenants asked to move temporarily will be afforded benefits
different and separate from those outlined in this Plan. No temporary tenant will be required
to move off-site; there will be one move: from the current unit to the completely rehabilitated
,unit.
Benefits for temporary displacees shall include, but are not limited to: covering moving
expenses to the rehabilitated unit, payment of increased housing costs, if any, the guarantee
of a suitable unit in the same building or complex, and a limitation on a rental increase at the
rehabilitated replacement unit. Assistance will also be provided to the temporarily displaced
tenants during their move and with disconnection and reconnection of utilities.
G. PROGRAM ASSURANCES AND STANDARDS
Adequate funds are available to relocate the permanently displaced households. Relocation
assistance services will be provided to ensure that displacement does not result in different or
separate treatment of households based on race, nationality, color, religion, national origin,
sex, marital status, familial status, disability or any other basis protected by the federal Fair
Housing Amendments Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, the California Fair Employment
&
Housing Act, and the Unruh Act, as well as any other arbitrary or unlawful discrimination.
No one will be permanently displaced without 120 days advance written notice and unless
"comparable" replacement housing can be made available. Generally, a comparable
replacement dwelling must satisfy the following criteri a:
(a) The unit is decent, safe and sanitary - electrical, plumbing and heating
systems in good repair - no major, observable hazards or defects. The unit
adequate in size and is comparable to the acquired dwelling with respect to
number of rooms, habitable living space and type and quality of construction,
but not lesser in rooms or living space as necessary to accommodate the
displacedperson. The unit is functionally equivalent, including principle
features.
(b) The unit is located in an area not subjected to unreasonable adverse
environmental conditions from either natural, or man-made sources, and not
generally less desirable with respec:t to public: utilities, transportation, public:
and commercial facilities, including schools and municipal services and
reasonably accessible to the displaced person's place of employment.
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(c) The unit is available both on theprivate market and to all persons regardless
of race, color, sex, marital status, religion or, national origin.
(d) The monthly rental rate is within the financial means of the displaced
residential tenant
The relocation program to be implemented by the Developer conforms to the standards and
provisions set forth under the Uniform Act and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24
and by Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of1974, (the Act)
as amended [42 United States Code, Section 5304(d)].
H. RELOCATION ASSlSTANCEPROGRAM
OPC staff is available to assist the permanently displaced households with questions about
relocation and/or assistance in relocating. Relocation staff can be contacted at (800) 400-
7356 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The relocation offices are located
at: 100 West Broadway, Suite 500
Long Beach, CA 90802
A comprehensive relocation assistance program, with technical and advisory assistance, will
be provided to the households being permanently displaced. Close personal contact will be
maintained with the households. Specific activities will include:
1. Distribute appropriate written information concerning the Developer's
relocation program, including the appropriate Informational .Statement
included as Attachments 3, 4
&
5;
2. Fully inform eligible project occupants of the nature of, and procedures for,
obtaining relocation assistance and benefits;
3. Determine the needs of each displacee eligible for assistance, including any
special needs of the elderly and disabled;
4. Provide an adequate number of referrals to comparable, decent, safe and
sanitary housing units, including special facilities needed for the elderly or
disabled, within a reasonable time prior to displacement, and assure that no
residential occupant is required to move without a minimum of 120 days
written notice to vacate;
5. Provide assistance that does not result in different or separate treatment due to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or other arbitrary
circumstances;
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6. Supply information concerning federal and state programs and other
governmental programs providing assistance to displaced persons;
7. Assist each eligible residential occupant to complete applications for benefits;
8. Make benefit determinations and payments in accordance with federal and
Developer adopted relocation guidelines;
9. Inform all persons subject to displacement of the Developer's policies with
regard to eviction and property management; and
10. Establish and maintain a formal grievance procedure for use by displaced
persons seeking administrative review of the Developer's decisions with
respect to relocation assistance.
1 CITIZEN PARTICIPATIONIPLAN REVIEW
This Relocation Plan will be made available to the Project households and to the public for
the mandatory 30 day review period. Comments to this Plan, if any, will be included as a
Plan addendum (Attachment 8) prior to submission to City of Los Angeles for [mal
approval.
J.
RELOCATION BENEFIT CATEGORIES
It
is anticipated that nine residential tenant households will be permanently displaced by the
Project. Eligible tenant occupants will be eligible for Rental Assistance and Moving Expense
Payments. Permanent relocation benefits will be paid upon submission of required claim
forms and documentation in accordance with approved procedures. Last resort housing
payments will be made in installments or one lump sum at the discretion of the Developer.
Residential Movin2 Expense Payments
All residential occupants to be relocated will be eligible to receive a payment for moving
expenses. Moving expense payments will be made based upon the actual cost of a
professional move or a fixed payment based on a room-count schedule.
a. Actual Cost (professional Move)
Displacees may elect to have a licensed professional mover perform the move. The actual
cost of the moving services, based on at least two acceptable bids, will be compensated by
the Developer in the form of a direct payment to the moving company upon presentation of
an invoice. Transportation costs are limited to a distance of 50 miles in either case. In
addition to the actual move, costs associated with utility re-connections (i.e., gas, water,
electricity, telephone, and cable, if any), are eligible for reimbursement.
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b. Fixed Payment (based on Room Count Schedule)
An occupant may elect to receive a fixed payment for moving expenses which is based on the
number of rooms occupied in the displacement dwelling. In this case, the person to be
relocated takes full responsibility for the move. The fixed payment includes all utility
connections as described in (a), above. At a minimum, the fixed schedule payment for single
occupancy efficiency units, furnished with the tenants own personal property, is $625
including all utility connections at the replacement location. The current schedule for fixed
moving payments isset forth in Table 4 following:
TABLE 4: SCHEDULE OF FIXED MOVING PAYMENTS (effective 8-22-08)
Unfurnished Dwelling
One room $625
Two rooms $800
Three rooms $1,000
Four rooms $1,175
Five rooms $1,425
Six rooms $1,650
Seven rooms $1,900
Eight rooms $2,150
each additional room $225
Furnished Dwelling
First Room $400
Each additional room $65
Rental Assistance For Tenant Occupants (URA an d 104d)
To be eligible to receive the rental assistance benefits, the displaced tenant household has to
rent or purchase and occupy a decent, safe, and sanitary replacement dwelling within one
year from the date they move from the displacement dwelling.
Based upon the available data regarding Project displacees, the displaced household may
qualify for, and may be eligible to apply for, relocation benefits under URA provisions or
Section 104(d). Rental Assistance Payments will be calculated based upon the monthly
housing need over a 60 month period for eligible occupants whose income level does not
exceed 80% of the median income for the County of Los Angeles, as established by the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Recipients of 104(d)
benefits would also be eligible to receive reimbursement for security deposit and credit check
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fees. Except in the case of Last Resort Housing situations, payments to those households
whose income level exceeds 80% of the area median income will be payable over a 42 month
period and limited to a maximum of $5,250 as stated under URA guidelines. The differences
between the two programs are explained in detail in the informational brochures provided to
each household (see Attachments 3
&
4).
Table 5 provides an examp le of how a 104(d) rental assistance eligib ility is determined:
TABLE 5: EXAlVIPLE COMPUf ATION OF l04(D) RENTALASSISTANCE
1. Adjusted Gross Incorre $600 30%ofHousehold's Monthly Adjusted Gross Incorre"
-or-
2. Gross lncorre $300 10% of Gross Monthly Household Income
3. Greateroflines 1 and 2 $600 Total Tenant Payrrent
Subtracted from the lesser of:
4. Actual New Rent $795 Actual New Rent (includes utilities)
-or-
5. Comparable Rent $815 Set by Developer (includes utilities)
6. Lesser oflines 4 and 5 $795
7. MonthlyNeed Amount $195 Subtract line 3 from line 6
Rental Assistance $11,700 Multiply line 7 (Monthly Need) by 60 months
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Adjusted gross mcome means the total annual mcome of an individual household less the Dllowmg: (1) a
deduction of$480 Dr each dependent; (2) a deduction of$400 Dr an elderly household; (3) a deduction Dr
recuning extraordinary medical expenses; defined Dr this purpose to mean medical expenses in excess of3% of
total income, where not compensated Dr, or covered by insurance or other sources; (4) a deduction of
reasonable amounts paid Dr the care of children or sick or incapacitated family members when determined to
be necessary to employment of the head of household or spouse, except that the amount deducted shall not
exceed the amount ofincome received by the person who would not otherwise be able to seek employment in
the absence ofsuch care.
Table 6portrays the benefits determination under the URA:
TABLE 6: EXAMPLE COMPUTATION OFtlRA RENTAL ASSISTANCE
1.
Old Rent $650 Old Rent and Utilities
or
2. Ability to Pay $700 30% of the Gross Household Ineorre (fur Low Income
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3. Lesser oflines lor2 $650 Base Monthly Rental
Subtracted From:
4. Actual New Rent
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5. Comparable Rent $775 Determined by Developer (includes utilities)
6. Lesser oflines 4 or5 $750
7. Yields MonthlyNeed: $100 Subtract line 3 from line 6
Rental Assistance $4,200 Multiply line 7 by42 months
Rental Assistance payment amounts are equal to 42 times the difference between the base
monthly rent and the Iesser of:
(i) The monthly rent and estimated average monthly cost of utilities for a comparable
replacement dwellin
g;
or .
(ii) The monthly rent and estimated average monthly cost of utilities for the decent,
safe, and sanitary replacement dwelling actually occupied by the displaced person.
The base monthly rent forthe displacement dwelling is the lesser of:
(i) The average monthly cost for rent and utilities at the displacement dwelling fora
reasonable period prior to displacement, as determined by the Developer. For owner-
occupants or households, which paid little or no rent, fair market rent will be used as
a substitute for actual rent; or
(ii) Thirty percent (30%) of the displaced person's average, monthly gross household
income if the amount is classified as "low income" by the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development's (BUD) Annual Survey of Income Limits for
the Public Housing and Section 8 Programs. HUD's Survey is shown as
Attachment 2. If a displacee refuses to provide appropriate evidence of income or is
a dependent, the base monthly rent shall be determined to be the average monthly
cost for rent and utilities at the displacement dwelling; or
(iii) The total of the amount designated for shelter and utilities if receiving a welfare
assistance payment from a program that designated the amounts for shelter and
utilities.
Tenant Relocation Assistance Under Los Angeles Municipal Code and Rent
Stabilization Ordinance
For those permanently displaced tenants whose combined payments under URA and/or
104(d) benefits that are less than the City of Los Angeles' RSO relocation assistance
payments, those benefits will operate as a credit against the fee to be paid to the tenant under
the RSO. Table 7 provides relocation amounts as determined under RSO, effective July I,
2008:
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TABLE 7: RELOCATION ASSISTANCESCHEDULEPERRSO
Type of Tenant Occupancy up to 3 Occupancy 3 years Income less than
years or more 80%of AMI
Eligible $7,000 $9,300 $9,300
Qualified $15,300 $17,600 $17,600
Residential Tenants Relocation Tracking and Assistance
The Developer intends to fully participate in the City's new Relocation Tracking and
Assistance System, by actively monitoring the relocation process and keeping up-to-date
address records for all displaced tenants while undergoing the construction of new units.
Each tenant will be given an option to return to the new Developer-owned units upon
completion, if they satisfy the new unit's qualification criteria. The Developer will comply
with the revised relocation assistance payment schedule as contained in the Los Angeles
Municipal Code Section 151.09 G when the schedule allows for larger benefits than the
federally-prescribed relocation assistance. The Developer will afford displacees a two-month
priority lease-up application period prior to advertising available units to public at large and
will notify the City when the Project is 50% comp lete.
Downpayment Assistance Payment to Tenants who Purchase
(URA
and 104d)
The displaced households may opt to apply the entire benefit amount for which they are
eligible toward the purchase of a replacement unit (Guidelines 49 CFR 24.402(b) and HUD
1378). There are, however, two restrictions when 104(d) regulations govern the relocation
process: (1) if the Developer (or the City of Los Angeles Housing) has a Section 8 voucher
and available comparable Section 8 housing to offer a displaced household, the household
may not opt for 60 months of replacement housing payments (the family may then select
URA coverage and receive 42 months of cash benefits) and (2) if a displaced household
decides to purchase a rep lacement dwelling, they may use their 104( d) 60 months of cash
benefits to buy a cooperative or mutual housing unit only (under URA they can choose any
type of unit, including conventional housing, but the benefits are calculated over a 42 month
period).
A disp laced household, who chooses to utilize up to the full amount of their rental assistance
eligibility (including any Last Resort benefits) to purchase a home, will have the funds
deposited in an open escrow account, provided that the entire amount is used for the
downpayment and eligible, incidental costs associated with the purchase of a decent, safe,
and sanitary.replacementhome.i..A provision shalLbe made.in. the.escrow.arrangements for
the prompt return of the Developer's funds, in the event escrow should fail to close within a
reasonable period oftirne.
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Final determination about the type of relocation benefits and assistance for which the
household is eligible will be determined upon verification of the household's occupants and
income.
Last Resort Housing Payments
There is adequate "comparable replacement housing" available to meet the needs of the
Project occupants, according to the housing survey. However, a combination of factors,
including the income levels of the tenants, Project rents, and the higher cost of replacement
dwellings, will create the need for last resort housing..
A displaced person is entitled to Last Resort Housing assistance when, in a single residential
case, the computed totalof rental assistance eligibility exceeds $5,250. This type of situation
is likely to develop among low-income or large families or in environments where project
area rents are particularly low, or where property values for the displacement dwellings are
significantly lower than the comparable replacement dwellings.
Relocation Assistance to Commercial Tenants
Eligible businesses will have two options with respect to claims for relocation assistance
benefits:
1) compensation for actual reasonable and necessary moving and related expenses,
or
2) a fixed payment not to exceed $20,000.
Off-site property owners whose sole business is considered to be the rental of real property
to others are not eligible to receive a fixed payment but may file a claim for actual moving
costs and compensation for reestablishment expenses described later in this section.
Payment for Actual Reasonable and Necessary Moving and Related Expenses
Any business which qualifies as a displaced person. is entitled to payment for such
actual moving expenses, as the Developer determines to be reasonable and necessary,
including expenses for:
a. Transportation of persons and property from the present location to the
replacement location (transportation costs for a distance beyond 50 miles are
not eligible, unless the Developer determines that relocation beyond 50 miles
isjustified);
b. Packing, crating, uncrating, and unpacking personal property;
c. Disconnecting, dismantling, removing, reassembling, and installing relocated
and substitute machinery, equipment and other personal property. Includes
connection to utilities available nearby and modifications necessary to adapt
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such property to the replacement structure or to the utilities or to adapt the
utilities to the personal property;
d. Storage of personal property for a period not to exceed 12 months, unless the
Developer determines that a longer period is necessary;
e. Insurance of personal property while in storage or transit and the replacement
value of property lost, stolen, or damaged (not through the fault or negligence
of the displaced person) in the process of moving, where insurance is not
readily available;
f. Any license, permit, or certification required by the displaced business, to the
extent that the cost is necessary for reestablishment at the rep lacement
location. (These costs may be pro-rated based on the remaining useful life of
any existing license, permit or certification);
g. Reasonable and pre-authorized professional services, including architects',
attorneys', engineers' fees, and consultants' charges, necessary for: (1)
planning the move of the personal property; (2) moving the personal property;
or, (3) installing the relocated personal property at the replacement location;
h. Professional services performed prior to the purchase or lease of a
replacement site to determine its suitability for the business operation
including, but not limited to, soil testing, feasibility and marketing surveys;
1. The purchase and installation of substitute personal property limited to the
lesser of: (1) an amount equal to the reasonable expenses that would have
been required to relocate the property, as determined by the Developer,
subject to certain limitations, or, (2) the replacement cost, less any proceeds
from its sale or trade in;
J. Connection to available. nearby utilities from the right-of-way to
improvements at the replacement site;
k. The modification of machinery, equipment or other personal property
necessary to adapt these to the replacement location or to utilities available at
the replacement location;
1.
Relettering signs and replacing stationary on hand at the time of displacement
that are made obsolete as a result of the move;
m. Actlll:ildjrect 10s~~1?of tangiblt':p~r1?Ol1l:ilproperty rt':1?llltirJ.gfrOIDmoving or
discontinuing a business or non-profit organization, not-to-exceed the lesser
of: (1) the fair market value of the property for continued use at its location
prior to displacement less any proceeds from sale of the property; or, (2) an
amount equal to the reasonable expenses that would have been required to
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relocate the property, as determined by the Developer, subject to certain
limitations;
n. Actual and reasonable expenses incurred in searching for a replacement
business or non-profit organization location, not-to-exceed $2,500, and
including compensation for transportation expenses; time spent searching for
a reasonable location, meals, and lodging; real estate broker or agent fees;
time spent in obtainin gpermits and attending zoning hearings; and time spent
negotiating the purchase of a rep lacement site;
o. Impact fees or one-time assessments for anticipated heavy utility usage;
p. Low ValuelHigh Bulk: when the personal property to be moved is of low
value and high bulk, and the cost of moving the property would be
disproportionate to its value in the judgment of the Developer, the allowable
moving cost payment shall not exceed the lesser of: (1) the amount which
would be received if the property were sold at the site or (2) the replacement
cost of a comparable quantity delivered to the new business location.
Examples of personal property covered by this provision include, but are not
limited to, stockpiled sand, gravel, minerals, metals and other similar items of
personal property as determined by the Developer;
q. A Reestablishment allowance of up to $10,000, available to farms, nonprofit
organizations and small businesses with no more than 500 employees.
Reestablishment allowance payments are made in addition to compensation
provided for actual, reasonable and necessary moving expenses.
Reestablishment allowance expense categories include but are not limited to:
1) Repairs or improvements to the replacement property as required by
Federal, State or local law, code or ordinance;
2) Modifications to the replacement property to accommodate the
business operation or make replacement structures suitable for
conducting business;
3) Construction and installation costs for exterior signing to advertise the
business;
4) Redecoration or replacement of soiled or worn surfaces at the
replacement site, such as paint paneling or carpeting;
5) Advertisement of replacement location;
6) Estimated increased costs of operation during the first two years at the
replacement site for such items as:
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Lease or rental charges
Personal or real property taxes
Insurance premiums, and
Utility charges, excluding impact fees
7) Other items essential to the reestablishment of the business.
Self-Moves
!
If the displaced business elects to take full responsibility for the move of the business,
the Developer will make a payment for the business's moving expenses in an amount
not to exceed the lower of two acceptable bids or estimates submitted to the
Developer. At the Developer's discretion, a payment for a low cost or uncomplicated
move may be based on a single bid or estimate.
A
Fixed Payment in Lieu of a Payment for
Actual
Reasonable Moving and
Related Expenses
The option to claim a fixed payment enables both for-profit and non-profit businesses
to receive relocation assistance compensation without providing documentation of
bids and actual expenses. The payment amount available to any individual business is
based on an average of annual net earnings over a two year period. For businesses
which have not been in operation for two years, income figures can be annualized.
The method for establishing income is through tax returns andlor certified fmancial
statements. The payment to an eligible business may not be less than $1,000, nor
more than $20,000.
To qualify for this payment, it must be determined that, a displaced business:
owns or rents personal property, which must be moved in connection with
such displacement and for which an expense would be incurred in such move;
is not operated at the displacement site solely for the purpose of renting the
dwelling or site to others;
cannot be a part of a commercial enterprise having at least three other
establishments which are not being acquired by the Developer, and which is
under the same ownership and engaged in the same or similar business activities;
must not be able to relocate without substantial loss of patronage; and
contributed materially, as defined by the Developer, to· the income of the
displaced person during the two taxable years prior to displacement.
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K. PAYlVIENTOF RELOCATION BENEFITS
Relocation benefit payments will be made expeditiously. Claims and supporting
documentation for relocation benefits must be filed with the Developer within 18 months
from the date the claimant moves from the displacement property. Procedures for preparing
and filing of claims and processing and delivering of payments are included as Attachment
6.
No household will be displaced until "comparable" housing is located as defined above.
Relocation staff will inspect any replacement units to which referrals are made to verify that
they meet all the standards of decent, safe, and sanitary as defined in Section 24.2 (a) (8) of
the Uniform Act. No household will be entitled to a rental assistance or replacement housing
payment if it chooses to move to a replacement unit which does not meet the standards of
decent, safe, and sanitary housing.
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EVICTION POlICY
The Developer recognizes that eviction is permissible only as a last resort and that relocation
records must be documented to reflect the specific circumstances surrounding any eviction.
1. Eviction will cause the forfeiture of a displacee's right to relocation assistance
or benefits. Relocation records will be documented to reflect the specific
circumstances surrounding any eviction action.
2. Eviction may be undertaken for one, or more of the following reasons:
(a) Failure to pay rent, except in those cases where the failure to pay is
due to the owner's failure to keep the premises in habitable condition;
is the result of harassment or retaliatory action; or, is the result of
discontinuation, or a substantial interruption of services;
(b) Performance of a dangerous, and/or illegal act in the unit;
(c) A material breach of the rental agreement, and failure upon
notification to correct said breach within 30 days of Notice;
(d) Maintenance of a nuisance, and failure to abate such nuisance upon
notification within a reasonable time following Notice;
(e) Refusal to accept one of a reasonable number of offers ofreplacement
dwelling'); and/or,
(f)
A requirement under State, or local law or emergency circumstances
that cannot be prevented by reasonable efforts on the part of the
Developer.
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M. APPEALS POLICY
The appeals policy will follow the standards described in section 24.10 of the Uniform Act.
Briefly stated, the displaced household will have the right to ask for review when there is a
complaint regarding any of its rights to relocation and relocation assistance, such as a
determination as to eligibility, the amount of payment, or the failure to provide a comparable
replacement housing referral. See Attachment 7 for complete Appeals Procedures.
N. IMMIGRATION STATUS
Federal legislation
(Pl.l
05-117) prohibits the payment of relocation assistance benefits under
the Uniform Act to any alien not lawfully present in the United States unless such
ineligibility would result in an exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to the alien's
spouse, parent, or child any of whom is a citizen or an alien admitted for permanent
residence. Exceptional and extremely unusual hardship is defmed as significant and
demonstrable adverse impact on the health or safety, continued existence of the family unit,
and any other impact determined by the Developer to negatively affect the alien's spouse,
parent or child.
In order to track and account for relocation assistance and benefit payments, relocation staff
will be required to seek immigration status information from each disp lacee by having them
self-certify as to their legal status.
If 104(d) rules apply to a household, based on the procurement of HOME funds for the
proposed Project, legal presence in the United States is not required in order to receive
eligible relocation assistance and benefits.
O. PROJECTED DATES OF DISPLACEMENT
All displaced .occupants will receive a 120 day notice to vacate before they are required to
move. The earliest these notices are expected to be issued is July 2009.
P. ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS
The estimate of total relocation assistance payments for seven permanently displaced
households,six temporarily displaced households, one not surveyed household and four
businesses is $545,290. Total moving expenses are estimated based on fixed room count for
14 residential households at $14,275. Total relocation CQslsincluding a 10% cQnting(,:ncyare
$615,550.
This estimated relocation budget does not include relocation administrative services or
provision for any other services necessary for the implementation of the Plan and Project.
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Attachment 1:
Attachment 2:
Attachment 3:
Attachment 4:
Attachment 5:
Attachment 6:
Attachment 7:
Attachment 8:
TABLE OF ATTACHMENTS
Project Site Map
HCD Income Category Limits for Los Angeles County
Residential Informational Brochure - Uniform Act
Residential Informational Brochure - Section 104(d)
Commercia] Informational Brochure
Relocation Payment Policy Regarding Procedures for Payment of
Relocation Claims
CRA Appeals Policy
Public Review and Comments
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required by this Resolution pursuant to said Sections 33334.2 and 33334.6 shall constitute an
obligation and indebtedness of the CRA/LA for the Bunker Hill Replacement Housing Fund to
the extent of providing for the development as generally described in Section 2.
2. The City Council and the CRA/LA hereby find, determine and resolve that
the use of Bunker Hill Replacement Housing Funds outside of the Bunker Hill Redevelopment
Project area as described in this Resolution is of benefit to the Bunker Hill Redevelopment
Project Area, and that the expenditure of these funds for this purpose'will assist in achieving the
redevelopment goals of the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project to provide high and medium
density housing close to employment and availableto all ethnic and social groups, and to make
an appropriate share of the City's low- and moderate-income housing available to residents of
the area; and that this expenditure of funds is consistent with the Five Year Implementation Plan
for the Redevelopment Project.
3. The City Council of the City of Los Angeles and the CRA/LA do hereby
commit upto $2,000,000 of Bunker Hill Replacement Housing Funds to the CD9 Project Area.
4. Such funds shall be held in the Council District Nine Corridors South of
the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area Low and Moderate Income
Housing Fund until expended by the CRA/LA to provide financial assistance for the
development of the 36th Street and Broadway Apartments located at 157 East 36TH Street and
4775 South Broadway in or near the CD9 ProjectArea.
5. The CRA/LA's Chief Executive Officer or designee is hereby authorized to
retain or pay all interest income earned on this appropriation into the Council District Nine
Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area Low and
Moderate Income Housing Fund. The Chief Executive Officer or designee is further authorized
to pay all other income, loan repayments, sale proceeds or revenues received by the CRA/LA
arising from the expenditure of the funds appropriated by this resolution, into the Council District
9 Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area Low
and Moderate Income Housing Fund.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS _ DAY OF JUNE, 2009.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolutions were adopted by the City Council of the City of
Los Angeles, California, at its regular meeting held ,2009.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of Los Angeles on this ,2009.
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ATTACHMENT F
THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL AND
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
RESOLUTION NO. _-..,._
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY. REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA AND
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
TRANSFERING $2,000,000 FROM THE BUNKER
REPLACEMENT HOUSING FUND INTO THE COUNCIL
DISTRICT NINE CORRIDORS SOUTH OF THE SANTA MONICA
FREEWAY RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOCATED AT 157 EAST 36TH
STREET AND 4775 SOUTH BROADWAY OUTSIDE OF THE
BUNKER HILL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND
MAKING THE FINDING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS
PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IS OF
BENEFIT TO THE BUNKER HILL REDEVELOPI\IIENT PROJECT
AREA
WHEREAS, the CRNLA desires to provide for a 3:1 replacement of units lost in
the Bunker Hill Project Area during the life of the project area; and
WHEREAS, the CRNLA adopted the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project Area on
March 31, 1959 by Ordinance No. 113231, subsequently amended on January 12, 1968, by
Ordinance No. 135900 and on June 25, 1970 by Ordinance No. 140662 (referred to collectively
as the "Bunker Hill Redevelopment Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the CRNLA has established the Bunker Hill Replacement Housing
Fund into which funds may be appropriated and expended by the CRNLA to develop dwelling
units for very low-, low-, and moderate-income persons; and
WHEREAS, the CRNLA has established the Council District Nine Corridors
South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area Low and Moderate
Income Housing Fund into which funds may be appropriated and expended by the CRNLA to
develop dwelling units for low and moderate income families within said Project Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LOS
ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. By adopting this resolution, the City Council and the CRNLA hereby find
that the housing described in this Resolution to be located in and near the Council District Nine
Corridors South Of The Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area is of
benefit to the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project Area in conformity with the legal requirements
of Health & Safety Code Sections 33334.2, 33334.6 and 33413 to the extent set forth herein.
The payment of funds into the Council District Nine Corridors South Of The Santa Monica
Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund as
District Nine Corridors South Of The Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project
Area Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund as required by this Resolution pursuant to said
Sections 33334.2 and 33334.6 shall constitute an obligation and indebtedness of the CRA/LA
for the Council District 9 Corridors South Of The Santa Monica Freeway Recovery
Redevelopment Project Area Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund to the extent of
providing for the development as generally described in Section 2.
2. The City Council and the CRA/LA hereby find, determine and resolve that
the use of Council District Nine Corridors South Of The Santa Monica Freeway Recovery
Redevelopment Project Area Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds outside of the Council
District Nine Corridors South Of The Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project
Area as described in this Resolution is of benefit to the Council District Nine Corridors South Of
The Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area, and that the expenditure of
these funds for this purpose will assist in achieving the redevelopment goals of the Council
District Nine Corridors South Of The Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project
Area to provide housing for all income levels to be provided along with the preservation of
existing single family housing stock and to make an appropriate share of the City's low- and
moderate-income housing available to residents of the area; and that this expenditure of funds
is consistent with the Five Year Implementation Plan for the Redevelopment Project.
3. The City Council of the City of Los Angeles and the CRA/LA do hereby
commit up to $2,450,000 of Council District Nine Corridors South Of The Santa Monica
Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area.
4. Such funds shall be held in the Council District Nine Corridors South Of
The Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area Low and Moderate Income
Housing Fund until expended by the CRA/LA to provide financial assistance for the
development of the 36th Street and Broadway Apartments located at 157 East 36TH Street and
4775 South Broadway in and near the CD9 Project Area.
5. The CRA/LA's Chief Executive Officer or designee is hereby authorized
to retain or pay all interest income earned on this appropriation into the Council District Nine
Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area Low and
Moderate Income Housing Fund. The Chief Executive Officer or designee is further authorized
to pay all other income, loan repayments, sale proceeds or revenues received by the CRA/LA
arising from the expenditure of the funds appropriated by this resolution, into the Council
District Nine Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project
Area Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS _ DAY OF JUNE, 2009.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolutions were adopted by the City Council of the City of
Los Angeles, California, at its regular meeting held , 2009.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of Los Angeles on this , 2009.
2. The CRA/LA hereby authorizes the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the
CRA/LA, or designee, to take such actions as may be necessary in order to
subordinate the CRA/LA's Income and Rent Restrictions and Deed of Trust to the
liens of the lenders providing financing for the Rental Project, but only upon
receipt by the CEO or designee of written commitments from such lenders,
reasonably designated to protect the CRA/LA's investment in the event of
default, including but not limited to the following:
a)
A
right of the CRA/LA to cure a default on the loan;
b) A right of the CRA/LA to negotiate with the lender after the notice of default
from the lender;
c) An agreement that if prior to foreclosure of the loan, the CRA/LA takes title to
the property and cures the default on the loan, the lender will not exercise
any right it may have to accelerate the loan by reason of transfer of title to the
CRA/LA;
d) A right of the CRA/LA to purchase the property from the Developer at any
time after default on the loan.
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Attachment D
SUBORDINATION RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. __
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA REGARDING THE
SUBORDINATION OF ITS USE RESTRICTIONS AND DEED OF
TRUST PURSUANT TO SECTION 33334.14 OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT LAW FOR THE 36TH STREET AND BROADWAY
APARTMENTS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles,
California ("CRA/LA") proposes to enter into a Loan Agreement with 36th Street and
Broadway Apartments, L.P., a California limited partnership to which the CRA/LA will
provide financial assistance to the Developer for the purposes of developing housing
that is affordable to very low-, low-, and moderate-income persons or families or
households (the "Rental Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Loan Agreement requires covenants to be recorded against the
Rental Project restricting the use of the Project by placing certain limits on the maximum
rents that can be charged, and the maximum income that can be earned by tenants
qualified to rent such housing (the "Income and Rent Restrictions"); and "
WHEREAS, the Loan Agreement requires that a Deed of Trust be recorded
against the Rental Project as security for the CRA/LA Loan; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has obtained commitments of financing from a lender
conditioned upon the subordination of the CRA/LA's Income and Rent Restrictions and
Deed of Trust;
-and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the CRA/LA evidence sufficient on
which to find an economically feasible alternative method of financing the Rental Project
on substantially comparable terms and conditions, but without subordination, is not
reasonably available.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND THE CITY
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HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The CRA/LA hereby finds that an economically feasible alternative method of
financing the Rental Project on substantially comparable terms and conditions,
but without subordination, is not reasonably available.
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ATTACHMENT 8:
PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENTS
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ATTACHMENT 6:
RELOCA nON PAYMENT POLICY REGARDING PROCEDURFS
FOR PAYMENT OF RELOCAnON CLAIMS
Claims and supporting documentation for relocation benefits must be filed with the
Developer within 18 months from the date the claimant moves from the acquired property.
The procedure for the preparation and filing of claims and the processing and delivery of
payments will be as follows:
1. Claimant(s) will provide all necessary documentation to substantiate eligibility for
assistance.
2. Assistance amounts will be determined in accordance with the provisions of the
Uniform Act.
3. Required claim forms will be prepared by relocation personnel in conjunction with
claimant(s). Signed claims and supporting documentation will be submitted by
relocation personnel to the Developer.
4. The Developer will review and approve claims for payment or request additional
information.
5. The Developer will issue benefit checks which will be delivered to the Claimants by
relocation staff, unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
6. Final payments will be issued after confirmation that the Project area premises have
been completely vacated and actual residency at replacement unit is verified.
7. Receipts ofpayment will be obtained and maintained in the relocation case file.
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COMMERCIAL INFORMA nONAL BROCHURE
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IX.
TAX STATUS OF RELOCATION
BENEFITS
Relocation benefit payments are not considered as income for the purpose of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 or the Personal Income Tax Law, Part 10 (commencing with Section
17001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or the Bank and Corporation Tax
law, Part 11 (commencing with Section 23001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation
Code.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ASS ISTANCE AVAILABLE
Those responsible for providing you with relocation assistance hope to assist you in every
way possible to minimize the hardships involved in relocating
to
a new home. Your
cooperation will be helpful and greatly appreciated. If you have any questions at any time
during the process, please do not hesitate to contact your relocation representative.
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1. The date you move from the displacement dwelling; or
2. The date the Developer fulfills its obligation to make available comparable
replacement dwellings.
All claims for relocation benefits must be filed with the Developer within 18 months from
the date on which you move.
VI. LAST RESORT HOUSING ASSISTANCE
If comparable replacement dwellings are not available when you are required to move, or if
replacement housing is not available within the monetary limits described above, the
Developer will provide Last Resort housing assistance to enable you to rent or purchase a
replacement dwelling on a timely basis. Last Resort housing assistance is based on the
individual circumstances of the displaced person. Your relocation representative will explain
the process for determining whether or not you qualify for Last Resort assistance.
If you are a tenant, and you choose to purchase rather than rent a comparable replacement
dwelling, the entire amount of your rental assistance and last resort eligibility must be
applied toward the down-payment of the home you intend to purchase.
VII EVICTION
Eviction for cause must conform to applicable State and local law. Any person who occupies
the real property and is not in unlawful occupancy on the date of initiation of negotiations, is
presumed to be entitled to relocation benefits, unless the Developer determines that:
The person received an eviction notice prior to the initiation of negotiations and, as a
result, was later evicted; or
The person is evicted after the initiation of negotiations for serious or repeated
violation of material terms of the lease; and
In either case, the eviction was not undertaken for the purpose of evading relocation
assistance regulations.
If evicted for cause, a displacee will forfeit any relocation benefits to which they may have
been entitled.
VIII APPEAL PROCEDURES - GRIEVANCE
Any person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibility for a relocation payment, or the
amount of a payment, may have his/her claim reviewed or reconsidered in accordance with
the Developer's appeals procedure. Complete details on appeal procedures are available upon
request from the Developer.
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If you select a fixed payment, you will be responsible for arranging for your own
move and the Developer will assume no liability for any loss or damage of your
personal property ..
B. Actual Moving Expense (Professional Move)
If
you wish to engage the services of a licensed commercial mover and have the
Developer pay the bill, you may claim the ACTUAL cost of moving your personal
property
up
to 50 miles. Your relocation representative will inform you of the number
of competitive moving bids (if any) which may be required, and assist .you in
developing a scope of services for the Developer's approval.
IV. REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT
Tenants and homeowner-occupants may be eligible for a payment
up
to $5,250 to assist in
renting or purchasing a comparable replacement dwelling.
A. Rental Assistance. If you wish to rent your replacement dwelling, under section
104(d) guidelines, your rental assistance benefits will be based upon the difference
over a sixty (60) month period between the rent you must pay for a comparable
replacement dwelling and your Total Tenant Payment (TIP). The TIP isthe amount
a tenant is expected to contribute towards the monthly rent.
It
is the highest of: I}
30% ofa family's adjusted monthly income; or 2} 10% of the family's monthly gross
income; or 3) a designated allowance under certain welfare programs. You will be
required to provide your relocation representative with monthly rent and household
income verification prior to the determination of your eligibility for this payment.
You are also eligible for assistance in paying a security deposit
at
your replacement
home, if applicable, and a credit check fee associated with securing your replacement
dwelling. -OR-
B. Down-payment Assistance. If you qualify, and wish to purchase a home as a
replacement dwelling, you can apply
up
to the total amount of your rental assistance
payment towards the down-payment and non-recurring incidental expenses to secure
a mutual housing unit or cooperative housing unit.
If
you wish to purchase a house
that is not mutual housing or cooperative housing, your purchase assistance would be
provided under URA guidelines an amount that may be less than the section 104(d}
amount. Your relocation representative will clarify procedures necessary to apply for
this pay ment.
V. QUAIJF1CATION FORAND FILING OF RELOCATION CLAIMS
To qualify for a Replacement Housing Payment,you must rent or purchase and occupy a
comparable replacement unit within one year from the later ofthe following:
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IT. ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A REPLACEMENT DWELLING
The Developer, through its representatives, will assist you in locating a comparable
replacement dwelling by providing referrals to appropriate and available housing
units. You are encouraged to actively seek such housing yourself.
When a suitable replacement dwelling unit has been found, your relocation consultant
will carry out an inspection and advise you as to whether the dwelling unit meets
decent, safe and sanitary housing requirements. A decent, safe and sanitary housing
unit provides adequate space for its occupants, proper weatherproofing and sound
heating, electrical and plumbing systems. Your new dwelling must pass inspection
before relocation assistance payments can be authorized.
ITl. MOVING BENEFITS
If you must move as a result of displacement by the Developer, you will receive a
payment to assist in moving your personal property. The actual, reasonable and
necessary expenses for moving your household belongings may be determined based
on one, or a combination of the following methods:
A Fixed Moving Payment (Self Move)
A Fixed Moving Payment is based upon the number of rooms you occupy and
whether or not you own your own furniture. The payment is based upon a schedule
approved by the Developer, and ranges, for example, from $400 for one furnished
room to $2,150 for eight rooms in an unfurnished dwelling. Your relocation
representative will inform you of the amount you are eligible to receive if you choose
this type ofpayment.
Occu pan towns furni tu re 1 room $400.00
Occupant does NOT own furniture
1 room $625.00
2 rooms $800.00 each additional room $65.00
3 rooms $1,000.00
4 rooms $1,175.00
5 rooms $1,425.00
6 rooms $1,650.00
7 rooms $1,900.00
8 rooms $2,150.00
each additional room $225.00
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ATTACHMENT 4:
RESIDENTIAL INFORMA DONAL BROCHURE- (104(D))
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
II. ASSI STANCE IN LOCATING A REPLACEMENT DWELLING
III. MOVING BENEFIT S
IV. REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT -TENANTS AND CERTAIN afHERS
V. QUALIFICATION FOR AND FILING OF RELOCATION CLAIMS
VI. LAST RESORT HOUSING ASS! STANCE
VII. EVICTION
VIII. APPEALPROCEDURES- GRIEVANCE
IX. TAX STATUS OF RELOCATION BENEFITS
X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
The building in which you now live is in an area to be improved by Coalition for
Responsible Development (Developer). As the project schedule proceeds, it
will
be
necessary for you to move from your dwelling. You will be notified in a timely
manner as to the date by which you must move.
Please read this information as it will be helpful to you in determining your eligibility
and the amount of your relocation benefits under the federal and/or state law. We
suggest you save this informational statement for reference.
CORE has retained the services of Overland, Pacific
&
Cutler, Inc., a qualified
professional relocation firm, to assist you. The firm is available to explain the
program and benefits. Their address and telephone number is:
100 W. Broadway, Suite 500
Long Beach, CA 90802
Telephone: (562) 304-2000
Spanish speaking representatives are available. Si necesita esta informacion en
Espafiol, por favor Harne a so representante.
PLEASE DO NOT MOVE PREMATURELY. THIS IS NOT A NOTICE TO
VACATE YOUR DWELLING. However, if you desire to move .sooner than
required, you must contact your representative with Overland, Pacific
&
Cutler, Inc.,
so you will not jeopardize any benefits. This is a general informational brochure only,
and is not intended to give a detailed description of either the law or regulations
pertaining to the Developer's relocation assistance program.
Please continue to pay your rent to your current landlord, otherwise you may be
evicted and jeopardize the relocation benefits to which you may be entitled to
receive.
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IX.
APPEALPROCEDURES - GRIEVANCE
Any person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibility for a relocation payment, or the
amount of a payment, may have his/her claim reviewed or reconsidered in accordance with
the Developer's appeals procedure. Complete details on appeal procedures are available upon
request from the Developer.
X TAXSTATUSOFRELOCATIONBENEmITS
Relocation benefit payments are not considered as income for the purpose of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 or the Personal Income Tax Law, Part 10 (commencing with Section
17001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or the Bank and Corporation Tax
law, Part 11 (commencing with Section 23001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation
Code.
Xl LAWFUL PRESENCE REQUIREMENT
Federal legislation (PU 05-117) prohibits the payment of relocation assistance benefits under
the Uniform Act to any alien not lawfully present in the United States unless such
ineligibility would result in an exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to the alien's
spouse, parent, or child any of whom is a citizen or an alien admitted for permanent
residence. Exceptional and extremely unusual hardship is defmed as significant and
demonstrable adverse impact on the health or safety, continued existence of the family unit,
and any other impact determined by the Developer to negatively affect the alien's spouse,
parent or child. In federal projects, any member of the household who is not lawfully present
in the United States or declines to provide this information may be denied relocation benefits.
Relocation benefits will be prorated to reflect the number of household members with
certified lawful presence in the US.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCEAV AILABLE
Those responsible for providing you with relocation assistance hope to assist you in every
way possible to minimize the hardships involved in relocating to a new home. Your
cooperation
will
be helpful and greatly appreciated. If you have any questions at any time
during the process, please do not hesitate to contact your relocation representative.
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VII. LAST RESORT HOUSING ASSJSTANCE
If comparable replacement dwellings are not available when you are required to move, or if
replacement housing is not available within the monetary limits described above, the
Developer will provide Last Resort housing assistance to enable you to rent or purchase a
replacement dwelling on a timely basis. Last Resort housing assistance is based on the
individual circumstances of the displaced person. Your relocation representative will explain
the process for determining whether or not you qualify for Last Resort assistance.
If you are a tenant, and you choose to purchase rather than rent a comparable.replacement
dwelling, the entire amount of your rental assistance and last resort eligibility must be
applied toward the down-payment of the home you intend to purchase.
VIII. RENTAL AGREEMENT
As a result of the Developer's action to purchase the property where you live, you may
become a tenant of the Developer. If this occurs, you will be asked to signa rental agreement
which will specify the monthly rent to be paid, when rent payments are due, where they are
to be paid and other pertinent information.
Except for the causes of eviction set forth below, no person lawfully occupying property to
be purchased by the Developer will be required to move without having been provided with
at least 90 days written notice from the Developer. Eviction will be undertaken only in the
event of one or more of the following infractions:
A. Failure to pay rent; except in those cases where the failure to pay is due to the
lessor's failure to keep the premises in habitable condition; is the result of
harassment or retaliatory action or is the result of discontinuation or substantial
interruption of services;
B. Performance of dangerous illegal act inthe unit;
C. Material breach of the rental agreement and failure to correct breach within 30
days of notice;
D. Maintenance of a nuisance and failure to abate within a reasonable time following
notice;
E. Refusal to accept one of a reasonable number of offers of replacement dwellings;
or
F. The eviction is required by State or local law and cannot be prevented by
reasonable efforts on the part of the public entity .
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1. Purchase Price Differential - An amount which, when added to the
amount for which the Developer purchased your property, equals the lesser
of the actual cost of your replacement dwelling; or the amount determined
by the Developer as necessary to purchase a comparable replacement
dwelling. Your relocation representative will explain both methods toyou.
2. Mortgage Interest Differential - The amount which covers the increased
interest costs, if any, required to finance a replacement dwelling. Your
relocation representative will explain limiting conditions.
3. Incidental Expenses - Those one time costs incidental to purchasing a
replacement unit, such as escrow fees, recording fees, and credit report
fees. Recurring expenses such as prepaid taxes and insurance premiums
are not compensable.
B. Rental Assistance Option - .If you are an owner-occupant and choose to rent
rather than purchase a replacement dwelling, you may be eligible for a rental
assistance payment in an amount not to exceed the calculated price differential
payment. The payment will be based on the difference between the fair market
.rent of the dwelling you occupy and the rent you must pay for a comparable
replacement dwell ing.
If you receive a rental assistance payment, as described above, and later decide to
purchase a replacement dwelling, you may apply for a payment equal to the
amount you would have received if you' had initially purchased a comparable
replacement dwelling, less the amount you have already received as a rental
assistance payment.
VI. QUAIJFICATION FORAND FILING OF RELOCATION CLAIMS
To qualify for a Replacement Housing Payment, you must rent or purchase and occupy a
comparable replacement unit within one year from the later of the following:
1. For a tenant, the date you move from the displacement dwelling
2. For an owner-occupant, the date you receive [mal payment for the
displacement dwelling, or, in the case of condemnation, the date the full
amount of estimated just compensation is deposited in court, or
3. The date the Developer fulfills its obligation to make available comparable
replacement dwellings.
All claims for relocation benefits must be filed with the Developer within 18 months from
the date on which you receive final payment for your property, or the date, on which you
move, whichever is later.
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If you select a fixed payment, you will be responsible for arranging for your own
move and the Developer will assume no liability for any loss or damage of your
personal property.
B. Actual Moving Expense (Professional Move)
If you wish to engage the services of a licensed commercial mover and have the
Developer pay the bill, you may claim the ACTUAL cost of moving your personal
property
up
to 50 miles. Your relocation representative will inform you of the number
of competitive moving bids (if any) which may be required, and assist you in
developing a scope of services for the Developer's approval.
IV. REPLACEMENTHOUSING PAYMENT- TENANlS AND CERTAIN OmERS
You may be eligible for a payment of
up
to $5,250 to assist you in renting or purchasing a
comparable replacement dwelling.
A. Rental Assistance. If you qualify, and wish to rent your replacement dwelling,
your rental assistance benefits will be based upon the difference over a 42 month
period between the rent you must pay for a comparable replacement dwelling and
the lesser of your current rent or 30% of your gross monthly household income if
the amount is classified as "low income" by the U. S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development's (HUD) Annual Survey of Income Limits for the Public
Housing and Section 8 Programs. You will be required to provide your relocation
representative with monthly rent and household income verification prior to the
determination of your eligibility for this payment.
OR-
B. Down-payment Assistance. If you qualify, and wish to purchase a home as a
replacement dwelling, you can apply
up
to the total amount of your rental
assistance payment towards the down-payment and non-recurring incidental
expenses. Your relocation representative will clarify procedures necessary to
apply for this payment.
v.
REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT - HOMEOWNERS
A. If you owned and occupied a dwelling purchased by the Developer for at least 180
days prior to the first offer to purchase, you may be eligible to receive a payment
of up to $22,500 to assist you in purchasing a comparable replacement unit. If you
owned and occupied the displacement dwelling for at least 90 days but not more
than 180 days immediately prior to the date of the Developer's offer to purchase,
you may be eligible for a payment of up to $5,250. This payment is intended to
cover the following items:
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IT. ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A REPLACEMENT DWELLING
The Developer, through its representatives, will assist you in locating a comparable
replacement dwelling by providing referrals to appropriate and available housing units. You
are encouraged to actively seek such housing yourself.
When a suitable replacement dwelling unit has been found, your relocation consultant will
carry out an inspection and advise you as to whether the dwelling unit meets decent, safe and
sanitary housing requirements. A decent, safe and sanitary housing unit provides adequate
space for its occupants, proper weatherproofing and sound heating, electrical and plumbing
systems. Your new dwelling must pass inspection before relocation assistance payments can
be authorized.
ITI. MOVING
BENEFITS
If you must move as a result of displacement by the Developer, you will receive
a
payment to
assist in moving your personal property. There are two types of moving payments. You have
the option of selecting either one of the foIIowing typ es of moving pay ments:
A. Fixed Moving Payment
A Fixed Moving Payment is based upon the number of rooms you occupy and
whether or not you own your own furniture. The payment is based upon a schedule
approved by the Developer, and ranges, for example, from $400 for one furnished
room to $2,150 for eight rooms in an unfurnished dwelling. (For details see the table
below). Your relocation representative will inform you of the amount you are eligible
to receive if you choose this type of payment.
Occupant owns furniture Occupant does NOT own furniture
1room $625.00 1 room $400.00
2 rooms $800.00
3 rooms $1,000.00
4 rooms $1,175.00
5 rooms $1,425.00
6 rooms $1,650.00
7 rooms $1,900.00
8 rooms $2,150.00
each additional room $225.00
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RESIDENTIAL INFORMA TIONAL BROCHURE- URA
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
II. ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A REPLACEMENT DWELLING
III. MOVING BENEFITS
IV. REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT - TENANTS AND CERTAIN OTHERS
V. REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT - HOMEOWNERS
VI. QUALIFICATION FOR AND FILING OF RELOCATION CLAIMS
VII. LAST RESORT HOUSING ASSISTANCE
VIII. RENTAL AGREEMENT
IX. APPEAL PROCEDURES - GRIEVANCE
X. TAX STATUS OF RELOCATION BENEFITS
XI. LEGAL PRESENCE REQ UIREMENT
XII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The building in which you now live is in an area to be improved by Coalition for Responsible
Development (Developer). As the project schedule proceeds, it may be necessary for you to
move from your dwelling. If you are required to relocate, you will be notified in a timely
manner as to the date by which you must move.
Please read this information as it will be helpful to you in determining your eligibility and the
amount of your relocation benefits under the federal andlor state law. We suggest you save
this informational statement for reference.
The Developer has retained the services of Overland, Pacific
&
Cutler, Inc., a qualified
professional relocation firm, to assist you. The firm is available to explain the program and
benefits. Their address and telephone number is:
100 W. Broadway, Suite 500
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 304-2000
Spanish speaking representatives are available. Si necesita esta informacion en Espafiol,
por favor Harne a su representante.
PLEASE DO NOT MOVE PREMATURELY. THIS IS NOT ANOTICETO VACATE
YOUR DWELLING. However, if you desire to move sooner than required, you must
contact your representative with Overland, Pacific
&
Cutler, Inc. so you will not jeopardize
any benefits. This is a general informational brochure only, and is not intended to give a
detailed description of either the law or regulations
pertaining.to
the Developer's
rektcatioll
assistance program.
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R un ANNUAL INCOME LIMI TAnONS
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
The following figures are approved by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (H.U.D.) for use in the County of Los Angeles to define and determine
housing eligibility by income level.
15,950 26,550 42,450 ·41,900 50,300
18,200 30,300 48,500 47,800 57,400
3 Person 20,500 34,100 54,600 53,800 64,600
4 Person 22,750 37,900 60,650 59,800 ,800
5 Person 24,550 40,950 65,500 64,600 77,500
6 Person 26,400 43,950 70,350 69,400 83,300
7 Person 28,200 47,000 75,200 74,200 89,000
8 Person 30,050 50,050 80,050 78,900 94,800
Figures are per the Department of Housing and Community Development (California),
Division of Housing Policy Development,
February
28, 2008.
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ATTACHMENT 1:
PROJECT SITE MAPS
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Figure 2:
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