Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Ensure establishment of just compensation by local agency prior to initiation of negotiations. • Expeditious acquisition within 30 days of approved appraisal. • First Written Offer should be presented in-person whenever possible. • Caltrans requires that a copy of the appraisal report be provided to the Owner with the First Written Offer. • Owner is to be given a reasonable time to consider offer and present material relevant to value determination (i.e., 30 days and a minimum of 3 contacts). • Payment is required before taking possession unless date of possession clause is used in contract. • CITY is responsible for payment of all incidental expenses (title, escrow, surveys, prepayment penalties, etc.) • Preparation of Administrative Settlements when it is reasonable and in the public interest. • Diary entries including confirmation of delivering Title IV information.
