§ 38-81. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Community redevelopment area means a slum area, a blighted area, or an area in which there is a shortage of housing that is affordable to residents of low and moderate income, including the elderly, or a combination thereof, which the governing body designates as appropriate for community redevelopment and designated in accordance with F.S. ch. 163, pt. III (F.S. § 163.330 et seq.).

Governing body means the city council or other legislative body charged with governing the county or municipality.

Low and moderate income means a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income for the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater metropolitan statistical area as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and adjusted for household size.

Reasonable relocation expenses means:

(1)

Moving expenses of the displaced persons and their personal property for a distance of 25 miles. Transportation cost for a distance beyond 25 miles can be justified. The discretion to determine whether moving costs beyond 25 miles are reasonable and necessary is left with the community redevelopment agency or the official responsible for providing assistance.

(2)

First and last month's rent.

(3)

Security deposit.

(4)

Utility deposits and/or reconnection of utilities (not including payment of delinquent accounts, line extensions or other capital expenses).

(Ord. No. 93-94, § 4, 10-19-93)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.