Settled Estates

June 1, 1964 – A city-appointed social worker took up his duties and spent several weeks reviewing information about Africville. His job was to negotiate settlement prices, assist relocatees in finding alternative housing accommodation, arrange for occupational and educational retraining programs and also to provide guidance. He was the major liaison between Africville and city officials.

No formula was ever established for arriving at settlement prices paid to residents. Recommendations were based on such factors as property owned, age, number of children and employment stability.

Only 14 residents had legal title to their property.
– Minutes of the City Council Africville Subcomittee, October 5, 1967.

Settlements were not only paid for land or dwellings; many also included welfare payments, furniture allowances and waiving of tax and hospital bills, as well as sundry costs.

Settlements were classified into five categories:

Propertyless

Renters with Claims

Home and Landowners

Homeowners

Homeowners with Multiple Claims

A total of $607,846.50 was paid to relocatees, as well as $20,606.44 in waived hospital and tax bills.

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