Local FHWA Panel Discussion Northwest Regional ROW Conference Federal Requirements & Project Delivery of Federal-Aid Program, Stewardship Agreement

Chris Woods Oregon Division FHWA FHWA Oregon Division Transportation Specialist

Risk Based Stewardship & Oversight Oregon’s approach to Stewardship & Oversight is based on Risk to the Federal Aid Program. Documented in the May 2015 Stewardship & Oversight agreement Delegation of FHWA authorities to the state DOT Oversight actions by identified risk areas. Oregon Division FHWA

Oregon’s Right of Way Stewardship and Oversight Program The ROW program oversight is completed via program assessments and project level data. Oregon DOT is compliant with the laws and regulations Project level data is collected to establish program norms. Variation in program norms are investigated further by a program assessment. Oregon Division FHWA

Oversight of Project level data The project level data collect focuses on the beginning and end of a particular process. Oregon DOT is compliant with the laws and regulations Project level data equals Program performance indicators. Examples of Program indicators. Oregon Division FHWA

General Stewardship and Oversight Principles Good Stewardship and Oversight requires a strong partnership between the State and the Division. The DOT and FHWA share a unique relationship Adherence to State developed process, procedures and manuals. Active Program knowledge Oregon Division FHWA

Stewardship and Oversight Activities The Oregon DOT has a strong ROW program executed by very talented staff. Use of ROW certification with holdouts (referred to as Cert 3s) Emphasis on QA/QC program. Local Public Agencies oversight activities Oregon Division FHWA

Elizabeth Healy FHWA Washington Division Right of Way Program Manager

Time-based – Recertify before bid opening – Delegate approval to WSDOT Cert 3s

Sufficient Property Rights What are they? How do I know if I have them?

Sufficient Property Rights Determining Whether or Not Land or Property Rights or Interests are Needed WSDOT LAG Manual, Chapter 25 Appendix

Sufficient Property Rights Determining the Type of Property Rights Necessary WSDOT LAG Manual Chapter 25 Appendix publications/manuals/fullte xt/M36-63/Lag25.pdf publications/manuals/fullte xt/M36-63/Lag25.pdf ocalPrograms/ROWServices /Training.htm ocalPrograms/ROWServices /Training.htm

Compliance and Levels of Involvement 22A B4/0/LocalAgencyCertificationComplianceResults.pdf

Michele Palicka FHWA Resource Center Realty Specialist

Marshall Wainright Michele Palicka

FHWA Resource Center Who we are Why we were established What we do Where we are located FHWA Resource Center ENVIRONMENT & REALTY TEAM

Training Provided by Resource Center Acquisition Appraisal Outdoor Advertising Relocation Program Management Uniform Act

Training Customize 2-3 Days typical 2-3 month lead time Possible Continuing Education Credits

Appraiser Trends -20% As of December 31, 2014, the number of active real estate appraisers in the U.S. stood at 78,800. The average annual rate of decrease is nearly 3.0 percent – a cumulative decline of 20 % since Source: U.S. VALUATION PROFESSION FACT SHEET (Dec 2014)

Things to Do Grow Your Own - Make sure you are actively doing succession planning among your staff Seek out new appraisers at professional appraiser meetings / hold your own conference Support your staff’s professional development by allowing them to access quality appraisal training

Innovations to Address Appraiser Shortage Appraisal Issue around the Country – Ohio DOT – Georgia DOT

What is your State’s

FHWA Research MAP 21 Section 1301(b) (4) (C) – Demo Relocation Lump Sum Local Public Agency Tool Kit State Funded Early Acquisition Reimbursement Electronic Notices & Offers