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Informational Statement for Business, Farm & Non -Profit <br />Fe77 ral) <br />Introduction <br />The property on which you now conduct your business is in an area to be improved by, or financed <br />through, the Displacing Agency using federal funds. If and when the project proceeds, and it is <br />necessary for you to move your business, you may be eligible for certain benefits. You will be <br />notified in a timely manner as to the date by which you must move. Please read this information, <br />as it will be helpful to you in determining your eligibility and the amount of the relocation benefits <br />you may receive under the law. You will need to provide adequate and timely information to <br />determine your relocation benefits. The information is voluntary, but if you don't provide it, you <br />may not receive the benefits or it may take longer to pay you. We suggest you save this <br />informational statement for reference. <br />The Displacing Agency has retained the professional firm of OPC to provide relocation assistance <br />to you. The firm is available to explain the program and benefits. Their address and telephone <br />number is listed on the cover. <br />PLEASE DO NOT MOVE PREMATURELY. THIS IS NOT A NOTICE TO VACATE THE <br />PROPERTY. However, if you desire to move sooner than required, you must contact your <br />relocation agent at OPC so you will not jeopardize any benefits. This is a general informational <br />brochure only, and is not intended to give a detailed description of either the law or regulations <br />pertaining to the Displacing Agency's relocation assistance program. <br />Please continue to pay your rent to your current landlord, otherwise you may be <br />evicted and jeopardize the relocation benefits to which you may be entitled to receive. <br />Once the Displacing Agency acquires the property, you will also be required to pay <br />rent to the Displacing Agency. <br />Summary of Available Relocation Assistance: <br />A. Advisory assistance to explain the relocation process, the related eligibility requirements, the <br />procedures for obtaining reimbursement for moving expenses and referrals to suitable <br />replacement locations <br />B. Payment for your moving expenses. You may receive one of the following options <br />Option 1: A Payment for Actual Reasonable Moving and Related Expenses; or <br />Option 2: A Fixed Payment In Lieu of a Payment for Actual Moving and Related <br />Expenses <br />C. Other help to reestablish your business and minimize the impact of the move including help <br />in preparing claim forms to request relocation payments. <br />If you disagree with the Displacing Agency's decision as to your right to a relocation payment, or <br />the amount of the payment, you may appeal that decision. <br />55A-21 <br />