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objections, they would appeal it to the Atlanta district office for an administrative hearing. Commissioner Scurlock noted that Hoffman is in a win situation. Timing means nothing to him; he is just waiting to get his price. Director Davis further advised that staff has been working with Mr. Hoffman's local Attorney, Chester Clem. He asked that the Board authorize the funding for appraisals he has recom- mended, noting that most of the appraisers have indicated a fee of about $125 an hour, which he felt may amount to $10-12,000. He emphasized that we need to move quickly into that appraisal, and then make Hoffman an offer. Director Davis advised that our Right -of -Way Agent Don Finney has done some research, which shows that in condemnation suits, some of the courts are paying about 167% of the appraised value to the property owner. He suggested that possibly we could offer Hoffman more than the appraised value; then if it goes further, at least the attorney's fees would be predicated on the increase that the court awards above and beyond the offer amount. Commissioner Bird asked if it were possible to move ahead in an absolutely best case scenario, when could people be driving on this phase of the Boulevard expansion. Director Davis felt sometime in 1991. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, to authorize staff to select finalists in the appraisal process and start negotia- tions to hire two appraisers and to authorize the County Attorney to seek whatever additional legal counsel he feels he needs to proceed with this. Commissioner Bird asked if there is any possibility of getting everyone together and having a meeting between our staff, Hoffman's representatives, and possibly some of the agencies SAY 21989 ``' BOOK �Ib FacE i`