Federal Land Acquisition Process Georgia Airports Association March 14, 2014 Presented By

1. Federal Land Acquisition Process Georgia Airports Association March 14, 2014 Presented By Carla Sands Acting Program Manager, Aviation Programs

2. WHY? • Approximately 10 contracts per year, $3.8M in FY2014 • Airport growth and expansion • Obstruction removal • Land use compatibility • Major focus on obstruction removal • Improve approach procedures and minimums • Meet state licensing standards • Recent aircraft crash

3. Scoping Considerations • Identify Parcels • Survey information • Approach penetration information • Fee simple vs Easement • Parcels listed for acquisition on your ALP – Exhibit “A” • NEPA Review • CATEX or EA

4. Land Acquisition Services • Title Search – Clean Title • Property Survey • Investigation of Hazardous Materials – “Phase I” • Relocation Program • Appraisal • Review Appraisal – set Fair Market Value “FMV” • Offer to Purchase • must be in writing, offer FMV, owner allowed at least 30 days for response • Negotiations – must be documented • Acceptance of Offer – move to closing • Condemnation

5. Performing Services • Self Perform • sponsor employee’s perform services – must be qualified • no procurement requirements • no GDOT prequalification requirements • Consultant Perform • must be GDOT prequalified • services must be procured based on qualifications • non-competitive procedures for contracts less than $10,000

6. Going to Contract • Services typically performed in Phase I contract or locally “fronted” • Accepted offer, in writing, required to initiate contract • Federal and state funds can be provided immediately prior to closing • Update Exhibit “A” Property Map

7. Sponsor Certification/Checklist

8. Resources http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/advisory_circular/150-5100-17/150_5100_17_chg6.pdf Land Acquisition Advisory Circular http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/prequalification/Pages/default.aspx GDOT Prequalification Listing for Right of Way Services http://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/aip_handbook/ AIP Handbook – Land Acquisition Sponsor Certification – See Appendix 25

9. Questions? Visit us dot.ga.gov/aviation