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<br />Introduction <br /> <br />This Relocation Impact Study and Last Resort Housing Plan ("Study") has been prepared <br />in order to provide the project occupants, San Leandro citizens and the Agency with information <br />concerning the anticipated impacts of the conversion of the Islander Motel Lodge and the <br />measures that will be taken to mitigate such impacts. Specifcally, this Study concerns itself with <br />the resources available to relocate all eligible displaced households from the motel to <br />replacement sites in the area. Three principal topics will be highlighted in this Study. <br /> <br />Relocation Impact. This section of the Study describes the effects of the Agency's <br />acquisition of the property on the project occupants. Information in this section is the result of <br />general research and interviews with project residents. The Study will describe the project area <br />and general occupant characteristics. Particular attention has been placed on the resident <br />interviews which define the occupants' personal concerns regarding their replacement site <br />needs. <br /> <br />Relocation Resources. An analysis was completed on the availability of rental units <br />in the San Leandro area to determine the feasibility of relocating motel occupants within the <br />community. The results of the analysis showed that there is an adequate supply of rental units <br />to accommodate the needs of the occupants. <br /> <br />Relocation Assistance Program. Along with an analysis of residents' housing <br />needs, this Relocation Study outlines the policies and procedures provided to govern the <br />treatment of all eligible occupants. These policies and procedures are regulated by State Laws <br />and have been adopted by the Agency to mitigate the impact of redevelopment activities. <br /> <br />Pro'ect Fundin and Governin Guidelines <br /> <br />It is anticipated that the Agencywill initiate relocation activities upon close of escrow in <br />September of 2005, and adoption of this Study in October 2005. The Agency intends to utilize <br />local funds for the acquisition of the project properties and the relocation of the project <br />occupants. Therefore, this Study has been prepared in compliance with the California <br />Relocation Assistance Law (Government Code ~7260 et seq,) and implementing guidelines <br />(California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6). A summary of these laws and regulations <br />has been included in this Study to familiarize the project occupants and the public with the <br />Agency's Relocation Assistance Program. <br /> <br />Relocation Impact Study and Last Resort Housing Plan <br />Page 4 <br />