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RESOLUTION 2007-131 local newspaper. The request will state the specifications and budget, and indicate that the purchase is voluntary. No displacement of renters may occur as a result of the program. Owners will not receive any relocation assistance so owner-occupants must waive the Uniform Act Rights. A voluntary acquisition occurs when real property is acquired from an owner who has submitted a proposal to the recipient for purchase of their property in response to a public invitation or solicitation of offers. The Indian River County Commission is committed to this mode of acquisition to the maximum practicable extent. Voluntary acquisition shall be permitted only if the property being acquired is not site specific and at least two properties in the community meet the criteria established by the local government for usage, location, and/or interest to be acquired. The Indian River County Commission prior to publication of a public notice or attendance of any local government representative at a property auction must approve all voluntary acquisitions in principle. A public notice must be published inviting offers from property owners. This notice must: 1. Accurately describe the type, size, and approximate location of the property it wishes to acquire; 2. Describe the purpose of the purchase; 3. Specify all terms and conditions of sale, including maximum price; 4. Indicate whether or not an owner-occupant must waive relocation benefits as a condition of sale; 5. Announce a time and place for offers to be accepted; and 6. Announce that local powers of condemnation shall not be invoked to acquire any property offered for which a mutually agreed to sale price cannot be reached. Property may also be acquired at auction. The Uniform Relocation Act does not apply to voluntary acquisitions. In each voluntary acquisition, a public solicitation shall occur. Offers shall be sealed and opened at the same time, in the same place, by a responsible official. Records of offers shall be kept. Appraisals are not required for purchases less than $2,500 if a mutually agreed to sales price can be reached. Clear title must be present in every transaction. The Indian River County Commission must decide at the time of approving the acquisition whether or not appraisals and review appraisals will be necessary and what the maximum permissible sales price will be. The decision to acquire will rest with the Indian River County Commission that can reject or accept any and all offers. Written records shall be maintained documenting decisions and rationale for selected courses of action. 19