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CityCouncil | 2016-02-16 | 8 | The Assistant City Attorney responded there still needs to be some sort of legal action for the person to leave. Mayor Spencer inquired whether other cities pay 50% upfront. The Assistant City Attorney responded in some cities an escrow account is set up. Mayor Spencer inquired if the purpose of the escrow account is to make sure the money is paid out when the tenant leaves the premises. The Assistant City Attorney responded that an escrow account is a safeguard that conditions are satisfied. Mayor Spencer inquired if there are safeguards. The Assistant City Attorney responded paying 50% up front is to allow the tenant to find another location and provide first and last month's rent. Mayor Spencer stated an escrow account provides a safeguard; inquired what is the City's safeguard. The Assistant City Attorney responded that the tenant should abide by what they are supposed to do. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the money could be paid all at once when the tenant vacates. The Assistant City Attorney responded the ordinance could be set up that way. Mayor Spencer inquired whether other jurisdictions pay all at once as a safeguard. The Assistant City Attorney responded that he is not aware of any jurisdiction paying it all at once, but he has not researched all jurisdictions across the State. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are expenses for a tenant when moving; hopefully, both sides come to the table in good faith. The Community Development Director continued the presentation. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the CIP amount, the Community Development Director stated substantial rehabilitation is improvements to a building intended to prolong the life of the building; if tenants are going to be evicted, the repairs should be substantial. Mayor Spencer inquired where the 8 times comes from. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 February 16, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-16.pdf |