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44. EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO. 6200 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY, SUITE 415 • BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430 PH. 612-566-1036• FAX 612-566-6311 July 10, 1996 Mr. Mike Ulrich Director of Public Works City of Mounds View 2466 Bronson Drive Mounds View, MN 55112 IN RE: 4949 Old Highway 8, Barbara Matelsky property Dear Mr. Ulrich: Per your request, this letter will briefly describe the applications of the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended in 1987, (Uniform Act)to the acquisition of private property for a public project Minnesota • Statutes 117.50-117.52, require that public agencies apply this federal law and regulations when private property is acquired for public purpose, whether or not there is any federal monies in the project With the City of Mounds View's total taking of the above-referenced parcel, the homeowner-occupant will be displaced and is therefore entitled to relocation benefits and assistance per the requirements of the Uniform Act Any displaced homeowner-occupant is eligible to receive payment of reasonable and necessary moving costs, payment for replacement housing benefits which can include a purchase price differential, increased mortgage interest differential(if appropriate), and incidental/closing costs. A study of _ available, comparable replacement housing is made by the displacing agency to determine the maximum price differential allowed, and to set pro-rated payments as needed for interest and incidental costs. Relocation assistance in the form of replacement housing referrals, advisory assistance, and assistance in preparing claims for payment should also be offered by the displacing agency. When the City of Mounds View initiates negotiations (makes a written offer to purchase) with Barbara Matelsky, she will become eligible for relocation assistance and benefits. As a qualified homeowner-occupant, she will be entitled to moving and replacement housing 110