COM 0611.001 2002-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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1. Number of Appraisals: At least one appraisal of each parcel to • be acquired or damaged shall be made by a competant independent appraiser. Additional appraisers may be employed where the appraisal is complex in nature or where the valuation is consi- derable. 2. Selection of Appraisers - Select appraisers who are experienced and qualified in the valuation of real property. Preferably those who have qualified and testified in court as expert witnesses should be retained. a. After selection of appraiser, send letter to appraiser for a proposal on time and cost. Include right-of-way map and construction plans with letter. b. Review the map and plans with the appraiser, and if any question arises, request the assistance of the project eng;neer. c. 41hen the proposal is accepted, send Notice to Proceed to appraiser. d. Inform fiscal section to issue purchase order for the appraisal services. (If aporaiser's fee is $4,000 or more, a contract must be executed.) . e. Make a field inspection of the properties to be acquired and of the comparables with the appraiser. f. Review the appraisal report t:pon its submission. Any errors or inconsistencies in the vaL.ration should be called to the attention.of the appraiser ar;d have them corrected. g. The review appraiser, with the approval of the Chief Engineer, establishes the values that .rill be used for negotiation • purposes. 5. TITLE SEARCHES 1. Request a Title Company for a quotation on time and fee .for searches on the properties to be acquired. Include right-of-way map with request. 2. If the time and fee craotation is acceptable, issue notice to proceed. 3. Inform Fiscal Section to issue purchase order for the assignment. (If the amount of fee 'is $4,000 or more, a contract must be executed.) 4. The Title Company shall furnish two copies of a certificate for each property searched. 5. Review the certificates of title, and if any discrepancies are found, return the incorrect certificate for correction. 6. NEGOTIATIONS Every effort should be made to purchase the required parcels by a negotiated settlement. "High Pressure" methods shall not be used. L Prior to negotiation, send letter of intent to acquire. Include parcel map and give a brief resume of the project and purpose. Also inform owner that an offer will be made upon the completion • of the appraisal. 2. Make a written offer as soon as the purchase price is es{:ablished. Include parcel map with offer. Inform owner that a representative of the County will contact him to discuss the offer and i:o conduct negotiations for the purchase.