S A M P L E ~GENERAL INFORMATION NOTICE ~NOTICE OF POTENTIAL RELOCATION ELIGIBILITY FOR TENANT-OCCUPANTS
(date) Real Estate Division Acquisition Branch SUBJECT: Tract No. 100, Make-a-Lake Project
Mr. Tenant-Occupant 123 Main Street Anytown, USA 55555 Dear Mr. Tenant-Occupant This letter is to formally advise you that negotiations were initiated by letter dated March 3, 2005, to Mr. Landowner, to acquire the real estate you now occupy. That property has been designated as Tract No. 100, Make-a-Lake Project. The Corps of Engineers is acting as E.P.A.’s land acquisition and relocation agent in this matter. Our Mrs. Jane Doe met with you previously to inform you of this pending acquisition. You were also provided general information about relocation benefits available under Public Law 91-646 for eligible displacees. The purpose of this letter is to notify you of your potential eligibility for relocation benefits. Once the Government has reached an agreement with Mr. Landowner for the purchase of the property we will notify you of your eligibility for relocation benefits. The benefits applicable to your displacement will comprise residential moving expenses and replacement housing benefits. These benefits are more fully described in the enclosed pamphlet. EXHIBIT 6-7
Please understand that should you move at this time and the Government does not acquire the property you may not be eligible for relocation benefits. We suggest that you do not move until we notify you of your eligibility. You will be required to vacate the premises after the property has been acquired but not before receiving a written notice from this office to vacate, which notice shall be furnished you not less than 90 days prior to the targeted vacation date. You will also be notified of the availability of comparable housing at that time. The Corps of Engineers desires to provide as much advance notice of your pending displacement as possible, so you may plan accordingly. It is mandatory that your replacement dwelling be inspected to assure that it meets required decent, safe, and sanitary (DSS) standards. It is recommended that you not commit to the rental or purchase of replacement housing until a representative of this office has had the opportunity to inspect it and determine whether or not it meets standards. If you rent or purchase a replacement dwelling that does not meet DSS standards, you will not be eligible for housing benefits. Please be advised that under Public Law 105-117 and the November 1997 amendment to Public Law 91-646, you must be a legal resident of the United States in order to receive relocation assistance and/or benefits. If you have any questions concerning eligibility requirements or procedures, please feel free to contact Jane Doe at the above address or by calling (555) 555-5555. Sincerely, John E. Doe Project Manager Enclosures
EXHIBIT 6-7(a)