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City Attorney Approval: KAS Resolution No.
R ESOLUTION NO. ____________
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF GENERAL SERVCIES OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN AND
APPROVE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE CLAIMS AND
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS TO FACILI TATE
RELOCATION FOR TENANTS LOCATED AT 4323 -4333
BLACKSTONE AVENUE, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNIFORM RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERY ACQUISITION
POLICIES ACT OF 1970
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HEREAS, on July 25, 2022, the Fresno City Council approved the acquisition of property for the Senior Center and development of affordable senior housing at Holland and Blackstone Avenues utilizing a combination of federal and Measure P funds; and WHEREAS, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act) is a federal law that provides fair compensation and assistance for businesses displaced by public projects funded by the federal government; and
WHEREAS, the City utilized federal funds to purchase the property adjacent to the Senior Center and is seeking to redevelop the parcel, with four tenants eligible for funds for relocation assistance as prescribed by the Uniform Act; and WHEREAS, on November 16, 2023, the City Council of the City of Fresno (City) 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; and
WHEREAS, the Substantial Amendment reprogrammed $1,000,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to fulfill the City’s responsibility to provide 2 of 3
relocation assistance to businesses impacted by the development of affordable senior housing at 4323-4333 Blackstone Avenue, adjacent to the Senior Center; and WHEREAS, the Director of General Services is seeking authorization to sign and approve all relocation assistance claims and associated documents to facilitate relocation in accordance with the Uniform Act for tenants O’Reilly Auto Parts, El Rey Fitness Boxing, Central Sierra Insurance, and San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital, not -to-exceed a total of $1,000,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The Fresno City Council hereby authorizes the Director of General Services to sign and approve all relocation assistance claims and associated documents to facilitate relocation in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 for O’Reilly Auto Parts, El Rey Fitness Boxing, Central Sierra Insurance, and San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital, not-to-exceed a total of $1,000,000.
2. General Services shall ensure that all relocation assistance provided to the aforementioned businesses is in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Act and that fair compensation and assistance is provided.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval. 3 of 3
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, T ODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2024.
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ODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Da te
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Kelsey A. Seib Date
Deputy City Attorney