LPA to Recommend Values

In determining values, a flexible procedure has been adopted in order to use existing organizations and efficient processes in counties and cities. The assistance of local officials is also proposed for projects traversing areas where uniform property values prevail and the knowledge of such values by the LPA will assist the state in making its determination of values on which to base its cost participation. Therefore, the contractual agreement provides that the LPA may recommend right of way values for each parcel to be acquired for the project. These values can be determined by any method acceptable to the LPA, but must be fully supported by information to document such recommendations. Attention is directed to the manner in which right of way fencing is to be handled. If the approved value is to include fencing costs, the recommended value is to include the value for the fence in the part to be acquired and the net damages, if any, accruing to the remainder, including damage due to an unfenced condition, if any. If the LPA is to perform the right of way fencing on a lump sum or actual cost basis, neither a value for existing fences whose use will be restored by the new fence nor damages for an unfenced condition are to be included in the recommended value. These values are to be recommended on the prescribed forms to ROW PD for the state’s consideration and action.