75A - PH CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN UPDATE

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EXHIBIT 1 actual reasonable cost (based on fair market rent) of temporary lodging facilities until the structure is determined habitable by the City's inspector; • The City must approve housing and the Lessor and Lessee must sign a rent agreement before move -in. Housing must be comparable functionally to the displacement dwelling and decent, safe, and sanitary. This does not mean that the housing must be in comparable size. The term "functionally equivalent" means that it performs the same function, has the some principal features present, and can contribute to a comparable style of living. Approved lodging accommodations include apartments and houses. The City does not reimburse "rental expenses" for living with a friend or family member; • Either the City will provide the owner -occupants and tenants a direct payment for moving expenses (to and from temporary housing) and storage costs, or the City will arrange moving and storage of furniture with a moving company. If the City makes a direct payment, complete documentation and receipts are necessary to process claims when storage costs exceed the amount assumed by the direct payment; • Damage deposits, utility hookups, telephone hookups and insurance costs are not eligible for reimbursement; and • The City may pay the cost of relocation assistance from Federal funds or funds available from other sources. 4. One -For -One Replacement Dwelling Units The City will generally avoid awarding funds for activities resulting in displacement. However, should the City fund an activity, specific documentation is required to show the replacement of all occupied and vacant dwelling units demolished or converted to another use. The City will assure that relocation assistance is provided as described in 24 CFR 570.606(b) (2). Before obligating or expending funds that will directly result in such demolition or conversion, the City will make public and submit to the HUD field office the following information in writing: • A description of the proposed assisted activity; • The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to a use other than as low- and moderate -income units; • A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion; • The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement units; • The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling units; or City of Santa Ana Citizen Participation Plan I September 2019 Page 24 75A-28