A. The director shall require an applicant to hire a relocation specialist to assist in: providing notification to mobile home owners and residents that a closure or conversion of the mobile home park is being requested through the city; developing the conversion impact report, including relocation proposals for affected mobile home owners and residents; assisting affected residents and owners to identify and secure alternate housing; and assisting residents and owners in the moving process.

B. The applicant shall choose the relocation specialist with the director’s approval. The director’s approval shall be contingent upon verification of professional qualifications demonstrating: familiarity with the region’s housing market; competency in assisting residents to evaluate, select and secure placement in replacement housing; ability to facilitate the moving of residents’ personal property, residential unit, and/or accessories, as appropriate; knowledge of qualifications for and availability of various housing types and programs; ability to assist residents in applying for available housing programs or assistance.

C. The applicant shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by the relocation specialist. (Ord. 1533 § 1 (part), 2009)