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TO:THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF DATE: September 23, 1987 FILE: <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />THROUGH: <br />Charles P. Balczun <br />County Administrator <br />WB=escia, <br />zC P.E. <br />it <br />County Engineer <br />SUBJECT: 14th Street East of U.S. 1 <br />Right -of -Way Acquisition <br />Appraisal for condemnation <br />FROM: Donald G. Finney, SRA REFERENCES: <br />Right -of -Way Acquisition Agent <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS <br />It appears this 35' right-of-way to U.S. 1 may have to be acquired <br />by eminant domain. The single parcel is owned by Grace LaCava. <br />Attached are letter quotes for appraisal fees from Armfield <br />Appraisal & Research $2,700 and Napier Appraisal Services $2,200. <br />Because of the complexity of the commercial property, the fees <br />appear reasonable and in line with previous assignments by both <br />appraisal firms. <br />RECOMMENDATION & FUNDING <br />Staff requests authorization to proceed to have the property <br />appraised in preparation for condemnation using Napiers lower fee not to <br />exceed $2,200 for three copies of his narrative appraisal report <br />delivered within 45 days. <br />Funding will be from 109 gas tax. <br />Public Works Director Davis noted that of the two quotes <br />received, Armfield who is an M.A.I. is probably the best <br />qualified, but Napier's bid was lower and we have been trying to <br />get competitive. <br />Commissioner Bird believed this is a chance to clear up one <br />of the biggest messes we have in the county, and he wondered if <br />Napier's appraisal will satisfy Mrs. LaCava. <br />Assistant County Attorney Barkett noted that Mrs. LaCava is <br />not in a negotiating frame of mind, but he believed the appraisal <br />will satisfy the court if it goes that far. <br />Discussion ensued as to whether we would be better off to <br />have an M.A.I. as the bids are not that far apart. <br />45 <br />BOOK 69 PAA <br />