Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA)
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Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA). 49 CFR Part 24. For Additional Information. Contact an FHWA Division Realty Officer at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/divroster.htm -or- Mamie Smith-Fisher, HQ Contact for the new rule at - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA)
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA)
49 CFR Part 24
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For Additional For Additional InformationInformation
Contact an FHWA Division Realty Officer athttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/divroster.htm
-or-Mamie Smith-Fisher, HQ Contact for the new rule at
URA resourceshttp://www.hud.gov/relocation
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/field.html#fieldsites
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Training ObjectivesTraining Objectives
Identify what changed. Understand why the changes were
made. Know how the changes affect
operations.
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Key TopicsKey Topics
Purpose of the URA. Purpose and scope of the revision. Modifications or additions to
provisions. Identification of opportunities. Implications of benefits.
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Training Training OrganizationOrganization
Introduction Background.Subpart A – General, § 24.2 Definitions.Appendices A and B.Scope of revision.
Subpart B - Real Property Acquisition:Valuation, appraisal, & appraisal review.Acquisition.
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Subpart C -- General Relocation. Subpart D – Moving Cost. Subpart E – Replacement Housing. Subpart F -- Mobile Homes. Summation.
Training Organization Training Organization (cont.)(cont.)
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URA - PurposeURA - Purpose
For acquisition:Treat owners fairly and consistently.Encourage acquisition by agreement.Minimize litigation.Promote confidence.
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URA – Purpose URA – Purpose (cont.)(cont.)
For displaced persons:Treat individuals fairly, equitably,
consistently.Do not cause disproportionate injury.
For Agencies:Act efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.
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URA Regulation URA Regulation TimelineTimeline
The Uniform Relocation Assistance The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
Pub. L. 91-646Pub. L. 91-646
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Current UpdateCurrent Update
2001 30th Anniversary Symposium. Federal Interagency Task Force. 2002 – 5 listening sessions. 2003 NPRM on December 17:
775 Comments received to the docket.
2004 – 3 public meetings. 2005 Final rule on January 4.
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Effective DateEffective Date
Final rule published -- January 4, 2005. Rule effective -- February 3, 2005.
State laws, regulations, guidance updated.
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Intent of Rule Intent of Rule RevisionsRevisions
Advance national program uniformity. Meet contemporary needs. Improve service to individuals and
businesses. Reduce administrative burden. Make rule easier to understand.
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Subpart A ChangesSubpart A ChangesGeneralGeneral
Updated references. Main changes were in § 24.2 –
Definitions: New title. New numeric format.
Acronyms added.
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Subpart A Changes Subpart A Changes §§ 24.2(a) Definitions 24.2(a) Definitions
(11) Dwelling site. (14) Household income. (17) Mobile home. (33) Waiver Valuation.
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Subpart A Changes Subpart A Changes §§ 24.2(a) Definitions 24.2(a) Definitions
(6) Comparable replacement dwelling.
(8) Decent, safe, and sanitary. (15) Initiation of negotiation
(ION). (23) Salvage value. (29) Unlawful occupant. (30) Utility costs.
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Eligibility ConditionsEligibility Conditions
§ 24.2(a)(9)(ii) Persons not displaced: (D) Temporary relocation:
In Appendix A, defined as less than 12 months.
If more than 12 months, eligible displacees. (K) Unlawful occupant:
Advisory assistance can be provided. (M) American Dream Down Payment
Initiative (ADDI).
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Eligibility Conditions Eligibility Conditions (Cont.)(Cont.)
§ 24.206 Eviction for cause:Language added in Appendix
A.Protects displaced persons
legally evicted for project advancement.
Displaced persons still eligible for benefits.
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Subpart BSubpart B Changes ChangesReal Property AcquisitionReal Property Acquisition
Waiver of appraisal. Appraisal requirements. Appraiser and review appraiser
qualifications. Review appraiser responsibilities. Agency responsibilities:
Appraisal assignments. Written offers.
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Subpart C ChangesSubpart C ChangesGeneral Relocation General Relocation RequirementsRequirements
Relocation planning. Business interviews. Procedures. Relocated material. Language revisions.
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Subpart D ChangesSubpart D ChangesMoving Cost & Related Moving Cost & Related ExpensesExpenses
Material reorganized. List of eligible expenses expanded. Dwelling self move administration. Searching expense increased.
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Subpart E Changes Subpart E Changes Replacement Housing Replacement Housing PaymentsPayments
Low income calculation. Owner rental option. Comparable replacement housing. Less than 90-day tenants.
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Subpart F ChangesSubpart F ChangesMobile HomesMobile Homes
New Definition. Reorganized. Eligibility Determination
emphasized. Benefit options.
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Subpart GSubpart GCertificationCertification
No substantive changes.
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AppendicesAppendices
An extension of the rule. Appendix A:
New material. Examples. Revised for clarity.
Appendix B: Reporting form simplified.
