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Federal Highway Administration
Acquisition & Relocation Incentives
Federal Agency Update SymposiumJanuary 14, 2009
Las Vegas, NevadaMarshall WainrightRealty Specialist
FHWA-Office of Real Estate Services
David BlakeneyRealty Officer
FHWA-AR Division
Acquisition & Relocation Incentive History Acquisition & Relocation Incentive
Background and Policy Overview 2008 FHWA Incentive Payments Peer
Exchange 2008 Right-of-Way and Utilities (ROWU)
International Scanning Tour
Comments and questions
Acquisition & Relocation IncentivesAgenda
2000 International Scan Tour to Europe Implementation Results
Changes in appraisal waiver limits and appraisal review modifications
Acquisition and Relocation Incentives Pilot Success and guidance issued
Accelerated Construction Technology Transfer (ACTT) workshops implemented to include ROW
Acquisition & Relocation IncentivesHistory
Benefits demonstrated from pilots: Significant reduction in time Reduction in right-of-way costs Significant savings in project construction
costs
Personnel hours that can be re-directed Significant savings and benefits to the
traveling public
Acquisition & Relocation Incentives Policy Overview & Background
Acquisition & Relocation Incentives Policy Overview & Background
Federal funds may participate in acquisition and relocation incentive payments
Incentive payments can decrease project delivery time
Consistent with the Uniform Act by encouraging expeditious acquisition of real property
Cannot result in reducing entitlements to property owners or displacees
Prior to ImplementationState must:1. Assure that use of incentive payments is
permissible under State law2. Assure availability of decent, safe, and sanitary
comparable replacement dwelling units3. Identify market trends such as escalating
property values and increasing right-of-way costs
4. Determine the propriety of using acquisition and/or relocation incentive payments
5. Make a public interest finding that clearly demonstrates that the use of incentive payments is cost effective
Implementation of Incentives Policy
1. This is a voluntary program; States are not required to provide incentive payments
2. State must submit request in writing to FHWA3. FHWA will evaluate merits, determine if
proposal is appropriate and cost effective4. FHWA may approve as a permanent policy or
trial basis5. FHWA will monitor results the first 2 years6. INCENTIVES MUST NOT BE USED AS A
SUBSTITUTE FOR GOOD PROJECT PLANNING AND SCHEDULING ADEQUATE LEAD TIME
Factors to Be Addressed
State’s request must include: An identification and discussion of
factors to be considered Description of how payment amounts will
be determined Description of safeguards in place to
ensure there is no coercion Description of actions to monitor
implementation Identification of specific performance
measures to evaluate effectiveness
Additional Guidance
The State's determination that the use of acquisition incentive payments on a particular project is warranted must result from a rigorous examination of the relevant factors involved, including a discussion explaining why traditional methods will not meet project needs
Acquisition Incentives Guidance
1. Must present acquisition incentive offers to all project property owners on project
2. Acquisition incentive must not be coercive in nature
3. Can still do administrative settlements based on merit, which is documented
4. Acquisition incentive does not affect owner’s entitlement to relocation assistance
Relocation Incentives Guidance
These are additions to, not in place of, traditional relocation entitlements
These must be made available to all eligible displacees on the project
The acquisition incentive will NOT affect or reduce the relocation housing payment calculation
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive ProgramApproved Compensation is:
OverBut Not Over Incentive of Amount Over
$0 $1,000 $1,000
$1,000 $2,500 $1,000 + 83.3% $1,000
$2,500 $5,000 $2,250 + 70% $2,500
$5,000 $7,500 $4,000 + 50% $5,000
$7,500 $10,000 $5,250 + 45% $7,500
$10,000 $20,000 $6,375 + 40% $10,000
$20,000 $30,000 $10,375 + 35% $20,000
$30,000 $100,000 $13,875 + 32.5% $30,000
$100,000 $300,000 $36,625 + 30% $100,000
$300,000 $513,500 $96,625 + 25% $300,000
$513,500 $150,000
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program Virginia DOT Relocation Incentive Project
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program Virginia DOT Relocation Incentive Project
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program Virginia DOT Relocation Incentive Project Indiana Acquisition and Relocation Incentive
Program
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program Virginia DOT Relocation Incentive Project Indiana Acquisition and Relocation Incentive
Program
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program Virginia DOT Relocation Incentive Project Indiana Acquisition and Relocation Incentive
Program Consultant Projects
USACE South Florida Water Management District “Fish Camps” Project
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program Virginia DOT Relocation Incentive Project Indiana Acquisition and Relocation Incentive
Program Consultant Projects
USACE South Florida Water Management District “Fish Camps” Project
Lambert Field - St. Louis International Airport, St Louis Missouri
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program Virginia DOT Relocation Incentive Project Indiana Acquisition and Relocation Incentive
Program Consultant Projects
USACE South Florida Water Management District “Fish Camps” Project
Lambert Field - St. Louis International Airport, St Louis Missouri
Texas DOT Continued Occupancy Relocation Incentive
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program Virginia DOT Relocation Incentive Project Indiana Acquisition and Relocation Incentive
Program Consultant Projects
USACE South Florida Water Management District “Fish Camps” Project
Lambert Field - St. Louis International Airport, St Louis Missouri
Texas DOT Continued Occupancy Relocation Incentive
Wisconsin DOT Incentive
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange
Florida DOT Acquisition Incentive Program Virginia DOT Relocation Incentive Project Indiana Acquisition and Relocation Incentive
Program Consultant Projects
USACE South Florida Water Management District “Fish Camps” Project
Lambert Field - St. Louis International Airport, St Louis Missouri
Texas DOT Continued Occupancy Relocation Incentive
Wisconsin DOT Incentive
2008 FHWA Incentive Payments
Peer Exchange Key Points
One size doesn’t fit all Don’t allow exceptions States can have alternate procedures Data & analysis needed to ensure process
works On-site offices beneficial Incentives won’t work on all projects Keep property owners informed (early & often) Be well prepared
Lessons Learned
Federal Highway Administration
Uniform Act Update
Right-of-Way and Utilities (ROWU) International Scanning Tour Australia - Canada
September 4-19, 2008
2008 Australia-Canada International Scan Overarching Themes
Promote non-adversarial solutions to right-of-way acquisition while respecting property rights
Improve working relationships with utility industry at all levels
Explore and promote the Alliance contract approach
Organize right-of-way and utility community to implement scan ideas
2008 Australia-Canada International Scan--Top Implementation Ideas
1. Integrate right-of-way acquisition and utility coordination in an alliance contract approach
2. Enhance cooperative relationship with property owners to facilitate timely property acquisition
3. Promote visualization techniques to communicate anticipated project impacts to property owners
4. Develop framework to establish proficiency of right-of-way and utility professionals in core disciplines
5. Promote incentive-based reimbursement for utility relocations
6. Pursue strategies to facilitate corridor preservation
7. Promote use of multiple-level MOU structure among transportation and utility interests
8. Develop GIS-based right-of-way project and asset management systems
9. Promote the use of best practices in utility coordination during the construction phase
2008 Australia-Canada International Scan--Top Implementation Ideas
Questions or Comments?
Federal Highway AdministrationUniform Act Update
Contacts
Federal Highway AdministrationUniform Act Update
David Blakeney, Realty OfficerFHWA Arkansas Division Office700 West Capital Ave, Suite 313Little Rock, AR [email protected]
Marshall Wainright, Realty SpecialistFHWA Office of Real Estate Services1200 New Jersey Ave, SEWashington, DC [email protected]
Gerald Solomon, DirectorFHWA Office of Real Estate Services1200 New Jersey Ave, SEWashington, DC [email protected]
Federal Highway Administration
THANK YOU!
Federal Agency Update SymposiumJanuary 14, 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada
Acquisition & Relocation Incentives