LPA:136.8 Local Public Agency Land Acquisition - Revision history

Hoskir: updated links to Acquisition Authority Request

2024-10-07T14:07:44Z

updated links to Acquisition Authority Request

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	'''<u><center>Forms</center></u>'''		'''<u><center>Forms</center></u>'''
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA~~%20Links~~/~~Request%20for%20RW%20Acquisition%20Authority%20136~~.8.1.docx Acquisition Authority Request (Form 136.8.1)]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Acquisition_Authority_Request(Form_136.8.1).docx Acquisition Authority Request (Form 136.8.1)]
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Adj%20of%20Value%20or%20Just%20Compensation%20Form%20136.8.2.docx Adjustment of Value or Just Compensation (Form 136.8.2)]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Adj%20of%20Value%20or%20Just%20Compensation%20Form%20136.8.2.docx Adjustment of Value or Just Compensation (Form 136.8.2)]
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Administrative%20Settlement%20Justification%20Form%20136.8.3.docx Administrative Settlement Justification (Form 136.8.3)]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Administrative%20Settlement%20Justification%20Form%20136.8.3.docx Administrative Settlement Justification (Form 136.8.3)]
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	Fill out the [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA~~%20Links~~/~~Request%20for%20RW%20Acquisition%20Authority%20136~~.8.1.docx Acquisition Authority Request (Form 136.8.1)]. If you have taken the path of FHWA, use the A-Date Request form to have MoDOT review and forward it to FHWA and obligate federal funds for RW Acquisition. Move ahead and wait.		Fill out the [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Acquisition_Authority_Request(Form_136.8.1).docx Acquisition Authority Request (Form 136.8.1)]. If you have taken the path of FHWA, use the A-Date Request form to have MoDOT review and forward it to FHWA and obligate federal funds for RW Acquisition. Move ahead and wait.
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	The LPA may request an A-date/Notice to Proceed by submitting:		The LPA may request an A-date/Notice to Proceed by submitting:

	:* A completed [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA~~%20Links~~/~~Request%20for%20RW%20Acquisition%20Authority%20136~~.8.1.docx A-Date Request (Form 136.8.1)]		:* A completed [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Acquisition_Authority_Request(Form_136.8.1).docx A-Date Request (Form 136.8.1)]
	:* A set of completed and certified right of way plans		:* A set of completed and certified right of way plans
	:* Copies of the Section 106 Historic Clearance and Environmental Approvals		:* Copies of the Section 106 Historic Clearance and Environmental Approvals

Hoskir: updated links per email from MS

2024-09-04T20:44:09Z

updated links per email from MS

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Hoskir: updated links to form 136.8.34

2024-04-12T15:08:15Z

updated links to form 136.8.34

Hoskir: updated per email from Mendy S.

2023-12-01T21:50:42Z

updated per email from Mendy S.

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	* [[media:136.8.8a.docx\|Right of Way Required - Personal Property Moved - Occupied Improvements Acquired (Form 136.8.8a)]]		* [[media:136.8.8a.docx\|Right of Way Required - Personal Property Moved - Occupied Improvements Acquired (Form 136.8.8a)]]
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/Chapter%206_Appraisal%20and%20Appraisal%20Review/Roster%20of%20Approved%20Contract%20Appraisers.pdf Roster of Approved Contract Appraisers]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/Chapter%206_Appraisal%20and%20Appraisal%20Review/Roster%20of%20Approved%20Contract%20Appraisers.pdf Roster of Approved Contract Appraisers]
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/Chapter%207_Negotiation/Roster%20of%20Approved%20Contract%20Negotiators.pdf Roster of Approved Contract Negotiators]		* [https://www.modot.org/media/42292 Roster of Approved LPA Negotiators]
			* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/Chapter%207_Negotiation/Roster%20of%20Approved%20Contract%20Negotiators.pdf Roster of Approved MoDOT Contract Negotiators]
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Sample%20Donation%20Letter%20and%20Waiver%20of%20Appraisal%20Form%20136.8.25.docx Sample Donation Letter and Waiver of Appraisal, Form 136.8.25]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Sample%20Donation%20Letter%20and%20Waiver%20of%20Appraisal%20Form%20136.8.25.docx Sample Donation Letter and Waiver of Appraisal, Form 136.8.25]
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Sample%20Letter%20Offer%20Pyment%20Estimate%20Form%20136.8.26.docx Sample Letter Offer (Payment Estimate), Form 136.8.26]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Sample%20Letter%20Offer%20Pyment%20Estimate%20Form%20136.8.26.docx Sample Letter Offer (Payment Estimate), Form 136.8.26]

Hoskir: /* 136.8.1.2 State Responsibility */ updated per RR3800

2023-11-06T18:38:40Z

136.8.1.2 State Responsibility: updated per RR3800

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	==136.8.1.2 State Responsibility==		==136.8.1.2 State Responsibility==

	MoDOT has the responsibility to ensure that all realty rights needed in connection with a Federal-aid project is acquired in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Act. As outlined in the program agreement between MoDOT and the LPA, MoDOT will monitor LPA acquisition staff and fee services in the acquisition of realty rights.		MoDOT has the responsibility to ensure that all realty rights needed in connection with a Federal-aid project is acquired in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Act. As outlined in the program agreement between MoDOT and the LPA, MoDOT will monitor LPA acquisition staff and fee services in the acquisition of realty rights.

	The person identified as the ~~“LPA Project Certified Person in Responsible Charge”~~ is required to complete ~~the LPA Basic Training Course and is responsible for ensuring~~ the LPA ROW ~~staff negotiator has ROW acquisition~~ and ~~relocation experience. In addition, the LPA ROW staff negotiator~~ must be listed on the [https://www.modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/Official%20LPA%20Basic%20Training%20Roster%20Master_109.pdf LPA Basic Training Roster]. ~~To be added to~~ the ~~LPA Basic Training Roster,~~ the ~~LPA ROW staff negotiator must complete the ROW portion of the [https://www.modot.org/lpa-basic-training-class-link~~ LPA Basic Training] and ~~[https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/catmod.cfm?id=6 FHWA~~ ROW ~~Training Videos] or provide proof of having three or more~~ years of LPA ROW acquisition experience and be approved by CO ROW. Once the LPA ROW staff negotiator is added to the LPA Basic Training Roster they will remain on the roster and are not required to complete any additional training.		The person identified as the LPA ROW Negotiator is required to complete the LPA ROW Negotiator training and must be listed on the [https://www.modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/Official%20LPA%20Basic%20Training%20Roster%20Master_109.pdf LPA Basic Training and ROW Negotiator Roster]. The duration of the approval on the LPA Basic Training and ROW Negotiator Roster is two years.

	If an LPA is not adequately staffed to perform these services or has not completed the [https://www.modot.org/lpa-basic-training-class-link LPA ~~Basic Training~~] within the last two years, the use of fee services in the acquisition process is permitted. Use of fee services for land acquisition activities is covered in [[136.8 ~~Local Public Agency Land Acquisition~~#136.8.~~11 Right of Way Services Through Contract~~\|EPG 136.8.11]].		If an LPA is not adequately staffed to perform these services or has not completed the [https://www.modot.org/lpa-basic-training-class-link LPA ROW Negotiator training] within the last two years, the use of fee services in the acquisition process is permitted. The fee negotiator will also be required to complete the LPA ROW Negotiator training and be listed on the LPA Basic Training and ROW Negotiator Roster. Use of fee services for land acquisition activities is covered in [[:LPA:136.8_Local_Public_Agency_Land_Acquisition#136.8.11_Right_of_Way_Services_Through_Contract\|EPG 136.8.11]]. Additionally, appraisers and review appraisers must be listed on the approved appraisal roster when reports require value finding and standard appraisal formats per [[LPA:136.8_Local_Public_Agency_Land_Acquisition#136.8.6.1.3_Staff_and_Fee_Appraisal_Review_Activity_and_Personnel_Approval_by_MoDOT\|EPG 136.8.6.1.3 Staff and Fee Appraisal Review Activity and Personnel Approval by MoDOT]].

	MoDOT will monitor real property acquisition and relocation assistance activities conducted by, or on the behalf of, an LPA to determine that these activities are conducted in accordance with provisions of state and federal laws and directives.		MoDOT will monitor real property acquisition and relocation assistance activities conducted by, or on the behalf of, an LPA to determine that these activities are conducted in accordance with provisions of state and federal laws and directives.

Hoskir: /* Five-Year Rule */ updated per RR3780

2023-09-28T13:37:59Z

Five-Year Rule: updated per RR3780

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	===Five-Year Rule===		===Five-Year Rule===

	If the realty rights were acquired more than 5 years prior to the first request for federal funds, the ~~local agency~~ shall submit a statement certifying that no new realty rights are ~~needed and~~ the dates the existing realty rights were acquired~~. If the realty rights were acquired less than 5 years prior to the first request for federal funds~~, the acquisition ~~must have occurred within the parameters of the Uniform Act in order~~ for ~~any portion of the project to receive federal funds~~.		If the realty rights were acquired more than 5 years prior to the first request for federal funds, the project sponsor shall submit a statement certifying that no new realty rights are required for the project, provide the dates the existing realty rights were acquired, and copies of the acquisition deed or easements for each parcel.

	~~If the project~~ sponsor ~~does not need~~ to ~~acquire property rights,~~ and ~~/ or holds fee title~~ or ~~adequate~~ easements ~~on property~~ necessary for the project; the ~~sponsor will be in one~~ of ~~two categories depending on~~ the ~~date when that latest parcel~~ on ~~the~~ project ~~was acquired~~:		The sponsor must certify by signed letter to Central Office ROW stating the following (example) and provide copies of the acquisition deed or easements for each parcel:
			: The City/County of ________ hereby certifies there is no new right of way necessary for the federally funded project known as _____ (give the Project Number here)_____. Furthermore, the last recorded acquisition of right of way or permanent easements within the limits of this project occurred more than 5 years prior to the initial obligation of federal funds.
			: Our records indicate the City/County of _______ acquired the most recent land, right of way, or easements on which, this project is to be constructed, on _____(month) _____(day)_____(year).
			: [as close to the date of record you have].

	~~1. The last parcel~~ acquired ~~was more~~ than ~~five (~~5) years prior to the first ~~obligation of~~ federal funds for the ~~current~~ project~~, or~~		If one or all the parcels of the realty rights were acquired less than 5 years prior to the first request for federal funds, the acquisition must have occurred within the parameters of the Uniform Act for any portion of the project to receive federal funds.

	~~2. One or all of the parcels were acquired within the last five (5) years prior to federal funds obligation.~~		The sponsor must submit all the parcel files and normal right of way clearance certification. The LPA oversight consultant and Central Office ROW will review the acquisition of the ROW and Easements for compliance with the Uniform Act, and notify the project sponsor the ROW is clear.

	~~<u>In the case of number 1, </u>~~

	~~The sponsor must certify by signed letter to the DDL stating the following (example):~~
	:The City/County of ________ hereby certifies there is no new right of way necessary for the federally funded project known as _____ (give the Project Number here)_____. Furthermore, the last recorded acquisition of right of way or permanent easements within the limits of this project occurred more than 5 years prior to the initial obligation of federal funds.

	~~:Our records indicate the City/County of _______ acquired the most recent land, right of way, or easements on which, this project is to be constructed, on _____(month) _____(day)_____(year).~~
	~~:[as close to the date of record you have]~~

	~~<u>In the case of number 2, </u>~~

	The sponsor must submit all the parcel files and normal right of way clearance certification. The ~~district RW Representative~~ will review the acquisition of the RW and Easements for compliance with the Uniform Act and ~~once this is accomplished,~~ notify the ~~District Design Liaison or district planning specialist that RW~~ is clear~~. The district right of way staff shall follow the standard procedure for submittal to RW Central Office for final review and approval~~.

	==136.8.10.2 When Should Clearance Certification Be Submitted==		==136.8.10.2 When Should Clearance Certification Be Submitted==

Hoskir: Added new form Per M. Sundermeyer

2023-09-11T13:12:46Z

Added new form Per M. Sundermeyer

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Hoskir: /* 136.8.7.1.3 Prompt Written Offers to Owners and Tenant Owners */ updated per RR3717

2023-06-27T18:52:05Z

136.8.7.1.3 Prompt Written Offers to Owners and Tenant Owners: updated per RR3717

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	:* The amount established as just compensation. In the case of a partial acquisition, the compensation for the real property to be acquired and for damages to remaining real property shall be separately stated.		:* The amount established as just compensation. In the case of a partial acquisition, the compensation for the real property to be acquired and for damages to remaining real property shall be separately stated.

	:* A description, location, identification and the interest in the real property being acquired. Attaching a copy of the proposed acquisition deed and providing a plan sheet satisfies this requirement.		:* A description, location, identification and the interest in the real property being acquired. Attaching a copy of the proposed acquisition deed and providing a plan sheet satisfies this requirement. Provided are sample [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Temporary%20Easement%20Template.docx Temporary Easement], [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Permanent%20Easement%20Template.docx Permanent Easement] and [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/General%20Warranty%20Deed%20Template.docx General Warranty Deeds] that can be used as options to fulfill the requirement of providing a description, location, identification, and the interest in the real property being acquired

	:* Identification of buildings, structures and other improvements (including removable buildings, equipment and trade fixtures) considered to be part of the real property to be acquired.		:* Identification of buildings, structures and other improvements (including removable buildings, equipment and trade fixtures) considered to be part of the real property to be acquired.

Hoskir: /* 136.8.5.2 Title Information */ updated per RR3676

2023-04-12T18:20:26Z

136.8.5.2 Title Information: updated per RR3676

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	Title and ownership information is needed for the purpose of establishing property lines, computing ownership areas, right of way areas, etc. Certain title information is necessary to determine if marketable title is passing to the acquiring agency. When minor rights of way and/or temporary rights are the only rights being acquired, it is permissible to determine ownership by use of the last deed of record. See [[236.4 Description Writing and Titles#236.4.4.1 Purpose\|EPG 236.4.4.1 Purpose]] for more information regarding property ownership determination.		Title and ownership information is needed for the purpose of establishing property lines, computing ownership areas, right of way areas, etc. Certain title information is necessary to determine if marketable title is passing to the acquiring agency. When minor rights of way and/or temporary rights are the only rights being acquired, it is permissible to determine ownership by use of the last deed of record. See [[236.4 Description Writing and Titles#236.4.4.1 Purpose\|EPG 236.4.4.1 Purpose]] for more information regarding property ownership determination.

			When acquiring realty rights, verification that the correct entity has executed the conveyance document is important. Refer to [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/Chapter%207_Negotiation/MoDOT%20Verification%20of%20Signatory%20on%20Conveyance%20Documents.pdf MoDOT Verification of Signatory on Conveyance Documents] for guidance.

	Title information needed is owner's name, total area of contiguous lands comprising the ownership, information regarding mortgages, special assessments, liens, taxes, etc., to enable the LPA staff to prepare the necessary documents for title transfer. Required title information may be secured by a qualified member of the LPA staff or purchased from a title company doing business in the county. If necessary, commitments for title insurance may be obtained from qualified title agencies.		Title information needed is owner's name, total area of contiguous lands comprising the ownership, information regarding mortgages, special assessments, liens, taxes, etc., to enable the LPA staff to prepare the necessary documents for title transfer. Required title information may be secured by a qualified member of the LPA staff or purchased from a title company doing business in the county. If necessary, commitments for title insurance may be obtained from qualified title agencies.

Hoskir: Revised per revision request 3549

2022-11-01T15:18:48Z

Revised per revision request 3549

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	\|[https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Plan%20Review%20Checklist%20Form%20136.8.18.docx Plan Review Checklist (Form 136.8.18)]		\|[https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Plan%20Review%20Checklist%20Form%20136.8.18.docx Plan Review Checklist (Form 136.8.18)]
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			\|[[media:Letter of Certification Preliminary Plans Approval Form 136.8.docx\|Preliminary Plans Approval Form]]
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	\|[https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Privately%20Donated%20Land%20as%20Credit%20to%20Matching%20Share%20of%20Project%20Costs%20Form%20136.8.19.docx Privately Donated Land as Credit to Matching Share of Project Costs (Soft Match), Form 136.8.19]		\|[https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Privately%20Donated%20Land%20as%20Credit%20to%20Matching%20Share%20of%20Project%20Costs%20Form%20136.8.19.docx Privately Donated Land as Credit to Matching Share of Project Costs (Soft Match), Form 136.8.19]

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	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Uniform%20Residential%20Appraisal%20Report%20Form%20136.8.32.docx Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR), Form 136.8.32]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Uniform%20Residential%20Appraisal%20Report%20Form%20136.8.32.docx Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR), Form 136.8.32]
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Value%20Finding%20Appraisal%20Format%20Form%20136.8.33.docx Value Finding Appraisal Format (Form 136.8.33)]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Value%20Finding%20Appraisal%20Format%20Form%20136.8.33.docx Value Finding Appraisal Format (Form 136.8.33)]
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA~~%20Links~~/~~Waiver%20Valuation%20Payment%20Estimate%20Form%20136~~.8.34.docx Waiver Valuation - Payment Estimate (Form 136.8.34)]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Waiver_Valuation_Payment_Estimate_Form_136.8.34.docx Waiver Valuation - Payment Estimate (Form 136.8.34)]
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/60%20Day%20Notice%20of%20Owners%20Rights%20Form%20136.8.35.docx 60-Day Notice of Owners Rights (Form 136.8.35)]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/60%20Day%20Notice%20of%20Owners%20Rights%20Form%20136.8.35.docx 60-Day Notice of Owners Rights (Form 136.8.35)]
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	:[https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Value%20Finding%20Appraisal%20Format%20Form%20136.8.33.docx 136.8.33 Value Finding Appraisal Format]		:[https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Value%20Finding%20Appraisal%20Format%20Form%20136.8.33.docx 136.8.33 Value Finding Appraisal Format]

	:[~~https~~://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA~~%20Links~~/~~Waiver%20Valuation%20Payment%20Estimate%20Form%20136~~.8.34.docx 136.8.34 Waiver Valuation – Payment Estimate]		:[hhttps://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Waiver_Valuation_Payment_Estimate_Form_136.8.34.docx 136.8.34 Waiver Valuation – Payment Estimate]

	:[https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Uniform%20Residential%20Appraisal%20Report%20Form%20136.8.32.docx 136.8.32 URAR and Addendum]		:[https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA%20Links/Uniform%20Residential%20Appraisal%20Report%20Form%20136.8.32.docx 136.8.32 URAR and Addendum]
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	See [[#136.8.6.3.1.19 Required Attachments\|EPG 136.8.6.3.1.19 Required Attachments]].		See [[#136.8.6.3.1.19 Required Attachments\|EPG 136.8.6.3.1.19 Required Attachments]].

	===136.8.6.3.3 Waiver Valuation===		===136.8.6.3.3 Waiver Valuation===

	The purpose of the appraisal waiver provision is to provide a technique to avoid the costs and time delay associated with appraisal requirements for low-value, non-complex acquisitions. The intent is that non-appraisers and appraisers in training may make waiver valuations. The preparer of the Scope of Assignment makes a determination to use the waiver valuation.		The purpose of the appraisal waiver provision is to provide a technique to avoid the costs and time delay associated with appraisal requirements for low-value, non-complex acquisitions. The intent is that non-appraisers and appraisers in training may make waiver valuations. The preparer of the Scope of Assignment makes a determination to use the waiver valuation.
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	'''Payment Estimate Instructions'''		'''Payment Estimate Instructions'''

	Use of the Payment Estimate, [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA~~%20Links~~/~~Waiver%20Valuation%20Payment%20Estimate%20Form%20136~~.8.34.docx Form 136.8.34], is allowed when the acquisition is simple and the value of the acquisition is $25,000 or less. Fence re-establishment costs, may be excluded from this limit. No other cost to cure elements may be excluded from the $25,000 limit. The same person may perform both the value estimation and negotiation functions if the value estimate is less than $25,000.		Use of the Payment Estimate, [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Waiver_Valuation_Payment_Estimate_Form_136.8.34.docx Form 136.8.34], is allowed when the acquisition is simple and the value of the acquisition is $25,000 or less. Fence re-establishment costs, may be excluded from this limit. No other cost to cure elements may be excluded from the $25,000 limit. The same person may perform both the value estimation and negotiation functions if the value estimate is less than $25,000.

	The following sample format will be adequate for most applications, but may be expanded to include space for uneconomic remnants, etc. when required.		The following sample format will be adequate for most applications, but may be expanded to include space for uneconomic remnants, etc. when required.
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	===136.8.7.1.3 Prompt Written Offers to Owners and Tenant Owners===		===136.8.7.1.3 Prompt Written Offers to Owners and Tenant Owners===

	If donations are not possible, the LPA must make a prompt written offer to an owner, based on the full amount of just compensation indicated on the approved appraisal. If the estimated compensation for the rights to be acquired from the parcel is no more than $25,000.00, a [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA~~%20Links~~/~~Waiver%20Valuation%20Payment%20Estimate%20Form%20136~~.8.34.docx Waiver Valuation - Payment Estimate, Form 136.8.34], may be used instead of an appraisal. For additional land and easement valuation procedures, please see [[#136.8.6.3 Valuation Formats and Instructions\|EPG 136.8.6.3 Valuation Formats and Instructions]].		If donations are not possible, the LPA must make a prompt written offer to an owner, based on the full amount of just compensation indicated on the approved appraisal. If the estimated compensation for the rights to be acquired from the parcel is no more than $25,000.00, a [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Waiver_Valuation_Payment_Estimate_Form_136.8.34.docx Waiver Valuation - Payment Estimate, Form 136.8.34], may be used instead of an appraisal. For additional land and easement valuation procedures, please see [[#136.8.6.3 Valuation Formats and Instructions\|EPG 136.8.6.3 Valuation Formats and Instructions]].

	Prompt offers dispel owner dissatisfaction and encourage confidence in the agency. Also, a delayed offer may not reflect current market conditions and cause need for revaluation. A written offer is also required in the case of a tenant that owns any of the buildings, structures or other improvements affected by the acquisition.		Prompt offers dispel owner dissatisfaction and encourage confidence in the agency. Also, a delayed offer may not reflect current market conditions and cause need for revaluation. A written offer is also required in the case of a tenant that owns any of the buildings, structures or other improvements affected by the acquisition.
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	'''1. Appraisal/Negotiation'''		'''1. Appraisal/Negotiation'''

	Negotiations shall be conducted by someone other than the appraiser or reviewing appraiser of the real property to be acquired, except that the acquiring agency may permit the same person to value and negotiate an acquisition where the value is based on a [https://epg.modot.org/forms/RW/LPA~~%20Links~~/~~Waiver%20Valuation%20Payment%20Estimate%20Form%20136~~.8.34.docx Waiver Valuation - Payment Estimate, Form 136.8.34], or is less than $25,000. However, the valuation prepared on a Payment Estimate must be reviewed and an amount approved by another designated agency official before the initiation of negotiations.		Negotiations shall be conducted by someone other than the appraiser or reviewing appraiser of the real property to be acquired, except that the acquiring agency may permit the same person to value and negotiate an acquisition where the value is based on a [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Waiver_Valuation_Payment_Estimate_Form_136.8.34.docx Waiver Valuation - Payment Estimate, Form 136.8.34], or is less than $25,000. However, the valuation prepared on a Payment Estimate must be reviewed and an amount approved by another designated agency official before the initiation of negotiations.

	'''2. Delivery Of Payments'''		'''2. Delivery Of Payments'''