WA ST Department of Transportation 4/11/2019

Title VIPlan-City ofEverett (b)demographic data of meeting and hearing attendees was gathered through use of a voluntary sign-up form that included questions regarding race, gender, and national origin (copies of the voluntary self-reporting forms will have been previously provided to the Coordinator after each meeting or hearing); (c) adequate consideration was given of prospective impacts to neighborhoods populated by predominately minority residents. C. Right-of wayActivities 1.Real Property Services. The Real Property Services Division of the City of Everett's Facilities Department manages and coordinates the appraisal and acquisition of real property and relocation assistance services for the City. The right of way acquisition process entails appraisal of property, negotiation of terms and conditions for acquisition, and assistance in the relocation of displaced individuals, businesses, farm operations, nonprofit organizations, and property management. 2. Authorities. Right of Way Manual; 23 CFR 130;49 CFR 24;RCW Chapter 47; WAC 468.100 3. Right-of-way Activities and Title VI. The Coordinator and the Real Property Division's Specialist will (a) ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of procuring real estate service contracting and appraisal agreements, and will follow the City's adopted vendor procurement policies in the acquisition of contracted services; (b)utilize current OMWBE directories identifying fee appraiser organizations and the Washington State Department of Transportation's list of certified fee appraisers when seeking appraisal services for right of way, and maintain data on awards to minority and female appraisers to be provided to the Title VI Coordinator on a quarterly basis; (c)follow the guidelines in the state's Right of Way Manual for property acquisition as well as applicable laws and regulations, including Title VI and Section 504; (d) adhere to departmental policy of apprising affected property owners,tenants, and others involved in right-of-way acquisition of their rights and options regarding negotiation, relocation, condemnation and other aspects of the acquisition process; (e)provide copies of relocation assistance literature produced by WSDOT and a copy of Everett's Title VI policy to all affected parties; (f)incorporate Title VI language and assurance statements in any surveys of property owners and tenants after the conclusion of all business; (g) coordinate the preparation of deeds,permits and leases to ensure the inclusion of the appropriate clauses for federally aided acquisitions and leases, including Title VI Assurances and Clauses (see Exhibits 2B and 2C attached); (h)Ensure that appraised values and communications associated with the appraisal and negotiation operations result in equitable treatment; (i) ensure comparable replacement dwellings are available and assistance is given to all displaced persons and entities by the property acquisition process; G)maintain statistical data including race,color,national origin, and sex on all relocatees affected by Federally funded projects, and provide this data quarterly to the Title VI Coordinator. 11