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I. Introduction The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 as amended, "The Uniform Act" (49 CFR Part 24) is intended to provide uniform and equitable treatment of persons required to move as a result of a public project. California has adopted its own regulations in accordance with the California Relocation Act, Government Code; Section 7260, et seq. as amended and effective January 1, 1990. Applicable regulations depend upon the funding source. This brochure is intended to provide general information only based on the requirements of the California Relocation Act. This Is Not A Notice To Move You will be given ample time and assistance in fmding new housing; however, should you decide to move, please do not do so without notifying your Relocation Advisor as you may risk losing your eligibility for a relocation payment. If the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Leandro ("Agency") acquires the property, you will be notified in advance as to the date when your present home must be vacated, and you will be given adequate time (at least ninety (90) days) and assistance with fmding another place to live. To obtain assistance with fmding a replacement dwelling, contact your Relocation Advisor. The telephone number for your Relocation Advisor is (925) 691-8500 or (800) 558-5151. II. Relocation Services and Advisory Assistance The Agency through its representative, usually a Relocation Advisor, will assist you in fmding other housing which is decent, safe and sanitary, and is within your ability to payor rent. Assistance can take the form of explanation of the program, determining entitlements, delivery of forms, help in completing the forms and answering questions. A Relocation Advisor will be available to personally make contact with you and to discuss your individual circumstances. Services can involve contact with private and governmental rental and sales housing for occupancy on a non-discriminatory basis. The Relocation Advisor will provide you with all available information in order to provide a fair and orderly relocation. III. Definitions of Decent, Safe, and Sanitary (DS&S) Certain standards to evaluate the quality of housing where you will move have been established, and any referrals for housing given to you must meet these standards. These standards are referred to as Decent, Safe, and Sanitary, which means it meets all of the minimum requirements established by federal and State regulations and conforms to applicable housing and occupancy codes. The dwelling shall: a. Be structurally sound, weather tight, and in good repair. b. Contain a safe electrical wiring system adequate for lighting and other devices. c. Contain a heating system capable of sustaining healthful temperature (at least 70 degrees) except in those areas where local climatic conditions do not require such a system. d. Be adequate in size with respect to the number of rooms and area of living space to accommodate the displaced person(s). e. Have a separate, well-lighted and ventilated bathroom that provides privacy to the user and contains a sink, bathtub or shower stall, and a toilet, all in good working order and properly connected to appropriate sources of water and to a sewage drainage system. f. Contain unobstructed egress to safe, open space at ground level. g. Be free of any barriers which prevent reasonable ingress, egress, or use of the dwelling by such displaced person. 1