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Washington State Transportation Building <br /> Department of Transportation 310 MaplePark Avenue S.E. <br /> B <br /> p p FO.Boxx47300 <br /> Olympia,WA 98504-7300 <br /> 360-705-7000 <br /> March 15,2018 TTY: 1-800-833-6388 <br /> w a'.wsdot.wa.gov <br /> Mr. Paul Kaftanski <br /> Interim Public Works Director <br /> City of Everett <br /> 3200 Cedar Street <br /> Everett, Washington 98201-4516 <br /> City of Everett <br /> Updated Right of Way Procedures <br /> Dear Mr. Kaftanski: <br /> On February 6, 2018,the Local Programs Right of Way(ROW) Section received the <br /> City's updated ROW Procedures. These updated ROW procedures are approved, and <br /> supersede and replace the previous procedures subject to the following requirements: <br /> 1. Michael Palacios, Real Property Manager is approved to perform the Program <br /> Administration function, which includes oversight of City staff and hired ROW <br /> consultants, review and approval of recommended actions and payments, <br /> review and approval of administrative settlements, and authorization of just <br /> compensation including approval of Administrative Offer Summaries (AOS). <br /> 2. Barb Hardman, Project Coordinator is approved to perform appraisals, <br /> otherwise appraisal and appraisal reviews must be contracted for with the <br /> Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT) or consultant on <br /> WSDOT's approved qualified appraiser/reviewer list. <br /> 3. Michael Palacios, Real Property Manager and Barb Hardman, Project <br /> Coordinator are approved to acquire or acquisition work can be contracted for <br /> with qualified consultants, other agencies with qualified staff, or WSDOT. At <br /> a minimum, the LAC must be provided the opportunity to review all parcel <br /> files prior to first offers being made to the property owners. To avoid a conflict <br /> of interest, acquisition agents are only approved to acquire property valued at <br /> $10,000 or less if they also prepare the Administrative Offer Summary(AOS). <br /> 4. All relocations must be contracted for with qualified consultants, other <br /> agencies with qualified staff or WSDOT. Any relocation consultant must be <br /> monitored by the LAC. For any projects involving relocation, the City must <br /> provide confirmation they have an approved relocation appeal procedure in <br /> place prior to starting relocation activities. <br />