23 CA ADC § 370.12


      23 CCR s 370.12

      Cal. Admin. Code tit. 23, s 370.12


      CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
      TITLE 23. WATERS
      DIVISION 2. DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
      CHAPTER 1.6. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
      ARTICLE 2. RELOCATION PAYMENTS
      This database is current through 05/26/06, Register 2006, No. 21. 

      s 370.12. Moving Payments to Individuals and Families.

      (a) General. A displaced individual or family eligible under Section 
      370.11 (a) is entitled to receive a payment for moving his personal 
      property, himself and his family. Such displaced persons have the option 
      of payment on the basis of actual, reasonable moving expenses or a moving 
      expense schedule.

      (b) Actual, Reasonable Moving Expenses.

      (1) Moves by For-Hire Carriers. A displaced individual or family may be 
      paid the actual, reasonable cost of a move accomplished by for-hire 
      carriers. The displaced person may elect, with Department approval, either 
      of the following options:

      (A) The displaced person shall secure at least two estimates from 
      responsible for-hire carriers and submit them to the Department for 
      approval prior to the move. The Department will authorize payment for the 
      move based on the lowest of such bids or estimates.

      Payment shall be made by the Department upon presentation of the paid, 
      receipted and itemized bill after the claimant has moved from the 
premises.

      If this creates a financial hardship on the displacees, the Department 
      will secure an assignment from the displacee to allow direct payment to be 
      made to the mover upon presentation of itemized bills after claimant has 
      moved from the premises.

      (B) The displaced person shall be given a moving service authorization by 
      the Department and may select a for-hire carrier from the list of eligible 
      for-hire carriers established by the Department. When the for-hire carrier 
      has completed the move, the original moving service authorization will be 
      returned to the Department by the for-hire carrier with the itemized 
      moving cost bill. The Department shall pay the for-hire carrier directly. 
      Such moves shall be at the minimum rates, rules and regulations prescribed 
      and established by the California Public Utilities Commission.

      (2) Self Moves. In the case of a self move the displaced individual or 
      family may be paid his actual moving costs, supported by receipted bills 
      or other evidence of expenses incurred but such payment may not exceed the 
      estimated cost of moving commercially. The estimated cost may be prepared 
      by a commercial moving company or, when not in excess of $1,000, by a 
      qualified Department employee other than the employee handling the claim.

      (3) Cost of Transportation of Displacee. The costs of transportation of 
      displaced individuals and families to the new location are also eligible. 
      Such costs may be on a mileage basis, not to exceed 15 cents per mile, or 
      reasonable, actual fees if commercial transport is used and may include 
      special services such as the cost of an ambulance to transport displaced 
      invalids.

      (4) Cost of Meals and Lodging. The actual reasonable costs of meals and 
      lodging are eligible when the Department determines such costs are 
      required because of unforeseen circumstances or practical necessities of 
      the moving operation.

      (c) Moving Expense Schedules.

      (1) In lieu of actual and reasonable moving expense, any individual or 
      family displaced from a dwelling unit may elect to receive a payment which 
      shall cover all items and incidentals necessary to the vacating of the 
      property acquired according to the following:

      (A) A moving expense allowance not to exceed $300 and determined in 
      accordance with established Federal Highway Administration schedules 
      maintained by the California Department of Transportation, and

      (B) A dislocation allowance of $200.

      (2) The owner-occupant of a multi-family dwelling may elect to receive 
      payment for his own dwelling unit under this Section, and is eligible to 
      receive payment under Section 370.13 for his personal property in other 
      units of the multi-family dwelling.


      Note: Authority cited: Section 7267.8, Government Code. Reference: Section 
      7268, Government Code.
      23 CA ADC s 370.12

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