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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION GUIDE <br /> DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br /> <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII <br /> <br /> <br /> PURPOSE: This guide is to insure that all real estate acquisition by Department is performed in a <br /> consistent manner following appropriate procedures. By doing so properties will be obtained in <br /> manner that is fair to property owners and the County of Hawaii. <br /> <br /> Because many of the steps outlined will be done contractually, to clarify, w have provided a <br /> notation that says "departmental" or "contractual" in a parenthesis. It is #ri prtant to understand that <br /> though work may be done by a contractor, direction and key decision iT}~ responsibilities still <br /> rests with the Department and its Divisions. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1. PLANNING (Departmental) <br /> <br /> Develop project alternatives and associated,ttg)Jt*of--way cot'rij otS <br /> <br /> II. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT'& PUBbC1T OLVEMENT (Contractual) <br /> <br /> A. Public input/involvement - possible fist contact'with the community/property owners. <br /> B. Select alternative and associated right=of--way corridor. <br /> <br /> III. PROJECT DESIGN (Pgparlmental/Cbtttit Cfurt1) <br /> <br /> A. Identification of propdrtiies affected by right-of-way. <br /> B. Prepar2tiot of parcel traps aid:descriptions. <br /> <br /> IV. TITLE SEARCH - DETERMINATION OF OWNERSHIP (Contractual) <br /> <br /> May proceed with condemnation procedures if ownership is clouded, etc. <br /> <br /> V. NOTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE OF PROJECT (Contractual) <br /> <br /> A.` Contact owner in-person (whenever possible) and by letter. Face to face contact is <br /> s6sed'in order to maximize interaction and communication. Lessees to be involved <br /> depending upon terms of the lease agreement. <br /> B. Provide project information (scope, improvements, etc.) - full disclosure is essential. <br /> C. Provide information on projects impacts on affected parcel. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> E:\WP Files\Forms\DPWWcquisition Guidev2.wpd Page I of 3 <br />