Land Acquisition:

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Spring Conference June 4th, 2009
Land Acquisition Issues and Successful
Strategies Christopher Greene Northwest Mountain
Region Vice-President
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Land AcquisitionIssues and Successful Strategies

• Successful Strategies of Land Acquisition
• Logistical
• Technical
• Coordination

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Land AcquisitionIssues and Successful Strategies

• Logistical Aspects of Land Acquisition
• Funding
• AIP, PFC, Bonding
• Scheduling and Cash Flow
• Accounting
• Breakout All Costs By Parcel
• File Documentation
• Grant Administration Outlay Reports
• Certification

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Land AcquisitionIssues and Successful Strategies

• Logistical Aspects of Land Acquisition
• Appraisal Process
• Appropriate Negotiation
• Relocation Issues
• Hardships or Special Conditions?
• Tenant vs Owner Occupied
• Length of Residence?
• In-Home Business?

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Land AcquisitionIssues and Successful Strategies

• Technical Aspects of Land Acquisition
• Guidelines
• 49 CFR Part 24 Uniform Act
• FAA Order 5100.37B
• AC 150/5100-17
• Yellow Book Appraisal Standards
• Required Notices

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Land AcquisitionIssues and Successful Strategies

• Technical Aspects of Land Acquisition
• The Uniform Act
• Objective
• Not Worse Off Economically
• Decent, Safe and Sanitary housing
• Within Financial Means
• Lessen Emotional and Financial Impact of
  Displacement
• Intent
• Prevent Undue Burden and Hardship

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Land AcquisitionIssues and Successful Strategies

• Coordination Aspects of Land Acquisition
• Pre-Planning
• Scope Determination
• Justification
• Relocation Eligibility Benefits
• Newsletters, Advance Meetings and Workshops
• Service Provided to Those Relocated

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Land AcquisitionIssues and Successful Strategies

• Coordination Aspects of Land Acquisition
• Relocation Plan
• Critical Process for Success
• Integrated, not Sideline Document
• Local Procedures Manual
• Specifically addresses State/Local Requirements
• Defines Procedures and Documentation

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Land AcquisitionIssues and Successful Strategies

• Implementing Successful Strategies
• Enables project timeline adherence
• Remain within Budget
• Avoid condemnation when and where possible
• Good Neighbor reputation and perception

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Land AcquisitionIssues and Successful Strategies

• Thank You!
• Chris Greene
• RSH
• Vice-President
• christopher.greene_at_rsandh.com
• 303.409.9700

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Land Acquisition Issues and Successful
Strategies Christopher Greene Northwest Mountain
Region Vice-President