Airport Improvement Program March 11, 1988

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and a few retirees. No minority families or individuals reside in the affected area. One adult resident and two chil- dren are physically handicapped and the residence has been modified to fit those special needs. A review of schools, religious, community facilities and commercial areas was also undertaken to determine the relationship and proximity to such facilities. These will be considered in the inventory of re- placement housing which will be available to potential dis- placees. The relocation plan indicates that all services are available and will meet the needs of the residential displacees. The relocation impacts would potentially affect 54 residents (34 adults and 20 children) distributed in 19 residential units. The relocation plan states "No displacement problems are antici- pated. Our investigation indicates that adequate comparable relocation resources are available and are sufficient to meet the needs of the project displacees." The report further concludes; "The project will not disrupt an established community and there will be no impact on the human environment as it relates to racial, ethnic, age and income considerations." From previous public meeting comments, conversations with residents and the relocation survey, a large number of the residents affected have indicated a desire to proceed with the project. Their primary concerns are that they receive fair market value for their property, receive compensation in the cases of additional expenses incurred and that the acquisition not be unduly delayed. The City is required by law to provide relocation assistance. Highlights of federal policies to assist people affected by the relocation of homes and businesses are: The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646) was signed into law and made effective on January 2, 1971. Its main objective was to provide for uniform and equitable treatment of persons displaced from their homes, businesses, or farms by Federal and federally assisted programs and to establish uniform and equitable land acquisition policies for such programs.* * The information for this subsection is from the following sources: Sites for Public Airports (Washington, D.C: Federal Aviation Administration, 1974). Guidelines for Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition (Federal Regional Council, Region 5: Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Task Force). Land Acquisition and Relocation Assistance Under the Airport Development Aid Program (Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5100-11), February 10, 1975. 2-31