Oregon Department of Transportation 2008 to 2015 (and beyond) State of the State Report Joe Gray State Right of Way Manager
Leadership Changes Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section Headquarters - State Right of Way Manager 2008: Dee Jones 2012: Rick Crager 2014: Joe Gray Region : Darlene Rose 2015: Steve Muma, Right of Way/Survey Manager Kat Halpenny, Right of Way Program Manager Region : Jean Celia 2015: Scott Claus, Right of Way/Survey Manager John Boals, Right of Way Program Manager Region : Gary Taylor 2015: Joe Thomas, Unit Manager Debbie Timms – Right of Way Program Manager Region : David Brown 2015: Right of Way/Survey Manager Region : Stephanie Anderson 2015: Stephanie Anderson – Right of Way/Survey Manager
Right of Way Staffing 2008: Region 1: 11 Region 2: 14 Region 3: 8 (+11 survey) Region 4: 7 (+ 5 survey) Region 5: 5 (+9 survey) Headquarters: : Region 1: 9 (+7 survey) Region 2: 11 (+14 survey) Region 3: 9 (+ 12 survey/utilities) Region 4: 8 (+5 survey) Region 5: 6 (+9survey) Headquarters: 38 Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Program Delivery 2008 FFY 2008 ROW Funding by Project Type Project TypeFederal FundsState FundsLocal FundsTotal Funding BIKPED 46,789 1,835, ,027 2,081,827 BRIDGE 96,908 10,077,075 14,378 10,188,361 CULVRT - 58,000 - EM-REL - 10,000 - ENHANC 214, ,000 25, ,061 MODERN 5,636,920 23,144,495 10,939,313 39,720,729 OPERAT 85, , ,385 PRESRV 54,654 1,229, ,283,957 SAFETY 486,903 2,544, ,031,283 SALMON 1,594 59, ,269 Grand Total 6,624,158 39,855,676 11,179,038 57,658,872 Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Oregon Department of Transportatiion | Highway Divisiion | Right of Way Section FFY 2015 ROW Funding by Project Type Project TypeFederal FundsState FundsLocal FundsTotal Funding BIKPED 1,666,068513,615172,9312,352,614 BRIDGE 543, ,34289,381 1,069,762 CMAQ502,48857, ,000 CULVRT -40,000 - EM-REL172,35519,06111,811203,226 ENHANC1,903,388150,268623,1042,676,759 FISH -7,300- IOF-15,000465,000480,000 MODERN 5,882,882 31,598,9012,498,26839,980,051 OPERAT252,820119, ,784 PRESRV 602,047186, ,167 SAFETY1,633,2432,014,339116,5533,764,136 SALMON -6,744 - SCENBY--31,095 TR-PLN4,460,000-1,115,0005,575,000 Grand Total 17,618,329 35,166,165 5,143,143 57,927, (through September) Program Delivery
Property Management Revenue Generated: 2008: Sales: $11,170,205 Leases: $2,350, : Sales: $3,265,143 Leases: $2,255, : Sales: $1,404,665 Leases: $1,906, : Sales: $814,929 Leases: $2,528, : Sales: $941,642 Leases: $2,534, : Sales: $1,825,653 Leases: $2,540, : Sales: $4,435,015 Leases: $2,812, : Sales: $2,341,041 Leases: $2,916, biennium: $19,041, biennium: $6,654, biennium: $7,842, biennium: $12,505,177 *The revenue goal for each biennium is $9,000,000 Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Local Agency Program 2008: 32 local projects 2015: 25 local projects to date (not complete) In the funding cycle, an increase in local program funding for right of way is expected. This is where the Legislature has focused the funding. Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Utilities 2008/09 – Legislation was brought forward by utility companies to ensure that gov’t agencies worked with them during project development – ODOT is currently working with DOJ to fight utility tariffs. Utility companies are trying to dictate what gov’t agencies must do to relocate utilities, which conflicts with current statutes. Reimbursable utilities are expected to increase, as ODOT is doing more local projects. Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Outdoor Advertising Program Enforces Oregon’s Federal-State Agreement with FHWA through the Oregon Motorist Information Act Promotes public safety and preserves recreational value and natural beauty along state highways Relies on sign location and compensation to determine if qualifies as outdoor advertising sign (unique to Oregon) In 2014, Map-21 added 600 miles of roadway to OAS program To ensure compliance, program utilizes a two-step correction process: 1) courtesy letter; and if necessary, 2) Notice of Violation Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Outdoor Advertising Program to Date New Sign Applications Received New Applications Denied/Withdrawn to Date Courtesy Letters Sent Notices of Violation Issued Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Oregon Department of Transportatiion | Highway Divisiion | Right of Way Section Technology Changes 2008: RAIN – Right of Way Automated Information Network Outdated Access database with very limited functionality Data was not linked, and most work had to be done outside the system, so was unreliable No way to ensure proper processes followed 2015: RITS – Right of Way Information Tracking System Web based application with ability to track all aspects of a project. Built in alerts and workflows to ensure processes and procedures are followed. Built in safeguards to ensure steps followed in proper order (i.e., an offer cannot be made until the appraisal is reviewed and approved. Notifications sent to users so they know when they need to do the next piece. Ability to pull a multitude of reports to accurately track performance and provide statistical data about all aspects of right of way.
The Future of Right of Way and Final Thoughts Projections: No increases in funding Due to this, do not anticipate being able to increase staff New Ways of Doing Business 3D technology Drones Mobile scanning 2017 Legislature - Possible Funding Increases Planning for 2017 NW Regional Conference Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section Questions?