OVERLAND, PACIFIC & CUTLER 5 - 2005

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City Support Needed for OPC to Accomplish Work Plan/Scope of Work CITY shall provide the following documents and services: • Legal descriptions and plat map(s), identifying parcel(s) to be acquired; • Staking of the proposed take areas if required by the real estate appraiser; • Proof of Approved EIR or Approved Negative Declaration; • Format for City-Standard offer package" • Format for City-Standard Acquisition Contract and Deeds • Geometric and design information (particularly plan and profile views); • Legal opinion(s) if required, (i.e., larger parcel determinations, etc.) • A designated staff representative to coordinate project issues, timing, etc.; • Prompt response to OPC's written questions relating to City policies. Relocation Plan Preparation A conscientiously prepared relocation plan is a valuable tool in the acquisition process. A well- mapped plan can help the acquisition team phase the project so that an adequate supply of housing is available. It can also identify potential commercial pitfalls in the project scheduling process. The active steps in the relocation plan preparation process are: 1. Interview all potentially affected occupants to determine relocation needs. This includes a business needs analysis including: the number of employees at the location, special licensing or zoning needs, needed permits, information on trade areas, special moving requirements, etc. The interview also queries household information such as: the number, ages and gender of all occupants, income of the household, distance to employment and utilized neighborhood services, special needs of the household, etc. 2. Research the marketplace for available replacement locations and/or establish rent schedules for compiling project costs. 3. Compile available housing and business replacement sites. 4. Calculate potential project costs. 5. Draft relocation plan for presentation to client. 6. Make the plan available for public inspection. 7. Make any needed revisions brought up during the public inspection period. Relocation Assistance Program Implementation: Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. will follow the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies and Title 25 - Housing and Community Development (California Code of Regulations) to implement a controlled relocation assistance program consistent with law and with the City's goals. Specific tasks include: Conduct the following activities necessary for the effective relocation of residential occupants: 1 Or prompt review and approval of OPC-provided format. Page 10