1. R/W
LAP
PROJECTS
Presented by Ron Crew

3. Federal Aid
Taxes
Aid
ROI

4. Federal Requirements Apply When
There is anticipation or intent to pursue federal aid funding for any phase of the project
Real property interests are required for a project and there are federal aid funds in any phase of the project; and/or
People or businesses are displaced by a project and there are federal aid funds in any phase of the project

5. Uniform Act
Know It
Embrace It
Follow It

7. Appraisal
Property owner must be invited to appraisal property inspection
Appraisal report must conform to USPAP
Appraisal report must conform to FDOT supplemental standards
Appraisal report must be reviewed 
Just compensation is determined by FDOT reviewer
Just compensation is based on approved fair market value

9. Acquisition
Initial contact with property owner in person or by certified mail
Explanation of the process and their rights
A written offer to the property owner of just compensation
Good faith negotiations considering property owner information
Opportunity to consider offer – no coercive action
Payment to owner before surrendering possession of property
Payment of attorney and expert fees

10. Relocation Assistance
Develop conceptual stage plan
Conduct needs assessment survey
Make a determination of eligibility
Explain relocation assistance payment types and amounts
Provide comparable replacement housing
Deliver 90 day letter of assurance
Ensure replacement housing is decent, safe and sanitary
Provide sufficient advisory services

11. Property Management Inventory of property
Maintenance and security of acquired property
Regular inspection
Interim leasing to recoup funds
Asbestos survey and abatement
Clear all improvements
Identification and disposal of surplus property

13. End Game R/W certification precedent to letting Title acquired
All relocatees moved
Demolition complete

14. Contracting All areas of R/W work
Proper Consideration to MBE’s and DBE’s
Follow FDOT procurement procedures

15. Donations Owner must be made aware of his rights to: An appraisal
Just compensation
Document owner’s waiver of these rights
May be in exchange for constructions features/concessions

16. Uneconomic Remnants
Remainder has loss of utility or value to current owner
Determined in the appraisal review process
Must make an offer to purchase it

17. Common Trouble Areas

18. Common Trouble Areas Early Acquisition Appraisal Review
Documenting Donations
Appraisal inspection letter to owner
Relocation in accordance with the Uniform Act

20. FDOT Responsibilities
Review ROW maps, construction plans and cost estimates
Perform compliance audit/review
Keep legible, complete, and organized records
Hard copies desirable
Specific documents reviewed
Remediation possible
Conduct training
Clarify policies and rules

21. Helpful Hints Title must be free and clear
FDOT forms may be used as templates
Watch out for duplication of payments
Refer to FDOT Right of Way procedures

22. A Job Well Done! Trails Tax Money Recovered Added Lanes Public Service
Safety Features
Public Service
to the Community
Replacement Bridges

23. FHWA Websites Real Estate Acquisition Guide For Local Public Agencies
Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies
Information on right of way related topics
Information covering Uniform Act regulations and guidance
Information covering real property acquisition for Federal-aid projects
Information on how to properly manage right of way on Federal-aid projects
Free Online Uniform Act Course

24. FDOT Websites Local Agency Program Manual
Right of Way Office
Right of Way Procedure Manual
Right of Way Forms