REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Director of General Services to pay relocation assistance to the businesses impacted by the development of affordable senior housing at 4323-4333 Blackstone Avenue, adjacent to the Senior Center Project (District 4):
1. RESOLUTION - A Resolution authorizing the Director of General Services or designee to sign and approve payment of relocation assistance claims and all associated documents to facilitate relocation for tenants located at 4323-4333 Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, California in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970s
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve a Resolution authorizing the Director of General Services or designee to sign and approve payment of relocation assistance claims and all associated documents to facilitate relocation for tenants, O'Reilly Auto Parts, El Rey Fitness Boxing, Central Sierra Insurance, and San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital, in an amount not-to-exceed a total of $1,000,000 as programmed in a Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds previously approved by Council on November 16, 2023.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 16, 2023, Council adopted a Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development Office of Community Planning and Development. The Substantial Amendment reprogrammed $1,000,000 in CDBG funds to fulfill the City's obligation to provide relocation assistance to businesses impacted by the development of affordable senior housing at 4323-4333 Blackstone Avenue, adjacent to the Senior Center. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, or the Uniform Act, is a federal law that provides fair compen...
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