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3. The Relocation Team will study the availability of replacement housing in the alBa and prepare a Housing Valuation Study. Consideration will be given to the condition of the dwellings and whether or not they compare favorably to the acquired site. A determination will then be made as to the reasonable cost for each type of comparable replacement dwelling needed for the project. Each eligible residential occupant will then receive a Letter of Entitlementthat \Nill explain the specific relocation benefits to which they are entitled. 4. The development of this project shall be so scheduled that no eligible occupant shall be required to move from their dwelling without a written 90 day notice from the Agency of the date by which such a move is required. The 90-Day Notice to Vacate will also include a list of referrals to available replacement sites in the area. The Relocation Advisor shall also inform each occupant of the eviction policies that will be pursued in order to carry out the project. 5. Each eligible occupant shall IBceive current and continuing information on the availability of comparable replacement sites in the area. 6. Each eligible occupant shall be assigned a Relocation Adv;sor who shall act as a liaison with prospective landlords and the Agency. The Relocation Advisor shall provide documentation to prospective landlords concerning residential rent differential payments and security deposits. In addition, the Relocation Ad'..4sor shall help each occupant complete relocation claims that \Nill be submitted to the Agency. The Relocation Advisor shall also deliver relocation payments to the occupants or to their assignee. Should an occupant have a grievance against the Agency in regards to relocation policies and procedures, the Relocation Advisor will provide the occupant with information conceming the Agency's grievance procedures. 7. The Relocation Advisor shall inspect each replacement site to determine that the unit meets decent, safe and sanitary standards. 8. The Relocation Advisor shall provide any services required to ensure that the relocation process does not result in different or separate treatment of occupants on account of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or other arbitrary circumstances. 9. The Relocation Advisor shall provide referrals to other local assistance programs to eligible persons in order to minimize their hardships. When needed, referrals to housing, finance, employment, training, health and welfare, and other assistance programs will be provided. B. Moving Cost Assistance. Each eligible household is entitled to receive a moving payment from the Agency to move their personal property to their replacement dwelling. Each household may elect one of the two options for cost reimbursement outlined below: Relocation Impact Study and Last Resort Housing Plan Page 18