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Transportation Department recommending the Chairman be authorized to sign the following Appraisal Services Agreements:
(1) Agreement for Services AGMT 06-1302 with Universal Field Services, Inc. for real property appraisal, acquisition and relocation services for a two-year term with a not to exceed amount of $100,000.00;
(2) Agreement for Services AGMT 06-1303 with Bender Rosenthal, Inc. for real property appraisal, acquisition and relocation services for a two-year term with a not to exceed amount of $100,000.00; and
(3) Agreement for Services AGMT 06-1304 with Sierra West Valuation for real property appraisal services for a two-year term with a not to exceed amount of $100,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $300,000
Funding
Budgeted $150,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other * $150,000
Total Funding Available $300,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
* to be included in FY 07-08 budget.
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact of these Agreements is estimated to be $300,000. Funding for these Agreements will come from the associated CIP projects funded in the budget. Funding sources include primarily the 2004 General Plan Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Program, Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBRR) grant funds, Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds and California Tahoe Conservancy funds. It is anticipated that approximately one-half of the $300,000 will be expended in fiscal year 06-07 and the balance in fiscal year 07-08
County Cost:
There is no cost to the General Fund.
Reason for Recommendation:
The Department is required to use outside consultant appraisers to ensure independent and unbiased findings where property acquisitions and the possibility of eminent domain proceedings exist. The use of independent appraisers is mandated by regulations associated with the requirements imposed by the use of federa...
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