ICBSP – Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework Abbreviated Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan ARP Knollis – Road (IIP) Project Information The community of Knollis located in Bog Walk, St. Catherine has been appraised for Intergrated Infrastructure works under the ICBSP project. As part of these works the Knollis road leading from the main road to the Football field and multipurpose centre will be resurfaced. At present it is an unpaved road utilized by persons to get from one side of the community to the next. See below The development of the road will see the removal of a board structure that is used as a shop. The location of the shop will be in the line of the road when upgrading and correct alignment is carried out. Alternatives: RP395 v3 With the exception of not going forward with this aspect of the IIP (Integrated Infrastructure Projects), the only other alternative is to maintain the curve of the road and allow the structure to remain. This is not a feasible option as proper upgrading works inclusive of drain alignment requires that the road be properly aligned. Land Information: The land area in question is on a GoJ owned parcel (xxxx) with land valuation number XXXXXXX. The road has been informally cut, however the drawings and upgrading works have been approved by the Clarendon Parish Council. Socio-economic Data The Road component of the Knollis IIP will affect a wooden structure utilized as a shop. The owner is approximately XXyrs old and has been in business for xx yrs. He supports his xx yr old daughter who is a student and his xx yr old, common law wife, who is self- employed. The shop’s earnings as stated by the shop owner is $10,000 weekly; with stock ranging from snack items, cigarettes, and fish to liquor, which makes up the greatest proportion of the total stock. /lm 10.04.08 The removal of the shop from the location should not result in loss of stock; however the time for relocation may impact earnings slightly depending on the time it takes to complete the relocation, and whether commerce stops during this time. Compensation and Resettlement About the Structure: Side View of shop structure with some view of the curvy road alignment Side View of shop structure with some view of curvy road alignment, proper road alignment would require that the upgraded road be in line with the green fence to the top right of picture. /lm 10.04.08 Two compartment structure showing a “porch area to the left of picture and the shop to the right. Compensation JSIF proposes to provide appropriate compensation for the relocation process including the re-construction cost and labour associated with shifting the footprint of the building. Given the estimated weekly earnings from the shop JSIF will also provide an income subvention for 2 months earnings. There are a number of elements that will attract a cost: - Labour to remove structure 1 day @ $1500 / dy for 2 labourers = $3,000 - Dumping of old materials (if required) = $5,000 - Cost of materials to rebuild structure = $80,000 - Transportation of materials = $5,000 - Labour to reconstruct = 4 days @ $5,000 / dy for 3 workers (carpenter & 2 labourers) = $60,000 - Income compensation = 1 week @ $10,000 / wk = $10,000 TOTAL = $163,000 Consultations with Displaced Person JSIF Social Officers (SOs) as well as the Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) have had a number of discussions with the community as it relates to the nature of the JSIF interventions. These were as part of the regular JSIF consultations. In addition the CLOs are in constant dialogue with the community, and in addition to these consultations, continue to attend the community meetings. /lm 10.04.08 The decision to relocate was made no more than three (3) weeks prior to the date of this ARP, when the designs were finalized. The CLO has had discussions with the community and has spoken with the person who will be affected. The person has expressed a willingness to relocate in order to facilitate the well needed development in the community. He has been advised that he will be kept informed of all activities that will be affecting himself and his property. Implementation and Grievances Resolution JSIF’s assigned Social and Community Liaison Officers will play a critical role in this aspect of the project to ensure that application of the framework is a smooth one. The sharing of information in a timely manner and the quick attention to issues that arise are seen as keys to good social management, JSIF mode of operation ensures that an officer (CLO) is always on the ground and as such issues arising will be heard as some as they arise. The CLO is trained to manage certain issues, and where issues are outside of the officer’s scope, it must be reported to the relevant persons within JSIF. JSIF has a policy that speaks to arbitration for the settling of grievances. The implementation plan will be followed so that activities are carried out in timely manner with due notice to the affected persons. ARP Implementation and Monitoring The EO with responsibility for resettlement will ensure that the relocation process i.e. from removal of property from the structure to the demolition is a smooth one and occurs in accordance with the ARP as developed. The Social Officer along with the CLO will ensure that any issues that arise or are presented to them by the owner of the property is recorded and settled in accordance with JSIF’s grievance guidelines and the LARPF. They must also ensure that the EO is kept informed and written reports sent for placement on the LARPF files (Fund Manager). Removal and subsequent compensation will be made in a timely manner to facilitate the physical start time of the infrastructure works, as well as minimizing the level of discomfort that the affected person will encounter. The following information will be noted and recorded on Fund Manager: - Census Data - Dates of all stages of ARP approval i.e. JSIF and Bank - Date of disclosure of ARP - Grievances, issues, resolution etc. - Compensation paid /lm 10.04.08 ARP Implementation Schedule and Budget Activity Responsible Timeline Cost Finalise Designs PE March 2008 N/A Social Sensitization SO April 2008 N/A and Survey Develop ARP EO April 2008 N/A Review ARP PM April 2008 N/A Submit to WB for PM April 2008 N/A approval Meet with SO & CLO April 2008 N/A Relocated Person (RP) and present plan IIP Approval PM May 2008 N/A process Gain buy-in SO & CLO May 2008 N/A Procurement & CO May – Oct 2008 N/A Contracting of IIP Compensation SO ---- presented Demolition Contractor Nov 2008 N/A Start IIP Contractor Nov 2008 N/A PE – Project Engineer PM – Project Manager EO – Environmental Officer SO – Social Officer CLO – Community Liaison Officer /lm 10.04.08