Realty Acquisition Workshop for Federally-funded Projects

This 3-day workshop on February 25-27, 2020 will be held in Fresno, California at the Caltrans District 6 Main Office. Training is provided at no cost, and will cover the importance of coordinating with realty/right-of-way specialists early in the project development process. Space is limited, and registration is required. To register, contact Steve Mattos/Caltrans – Right of Way, (916) 654-7269, Steve.Mattos@dot.ca.gov.

The Acquisition Workshop will provide an overview of the basic appraisal requirements under the Uniform Act and applicable Federal Regulations, as well as how the valuation relates to the acquisition and relocation process. Learn about “global settlements”, the administrative settlement process, negotiations, essential documentation, and the Uniform Act Relocation Program.

Who should attend? State and Local government employees, as well as consultants who work in the transportation decision-making process and who value/acquire or manage real estate for federally-funded transportation projects.

Topics covered: Essential early project coordination; basic Uniform Act appraisal requirements; Description and the purpose of an appraisal; The valuation and its relationship to acquisition and relocation; Uniform Act Acquisition policies and requirements; Early/Advance Acquisition flexibilities and requirements; Administrative settlement documentation/approval requirements; Alternate acquisition procedures; Overview of Uniform Act Relocation requirements.

Location: Caltrans District 6 Main Office, The Rainey Room, 1352 W. Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA 93778-2616.

Date: February 25-27, 2020

Time: Tuesday, 8:40 am to 4:30 pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

To register, contact Steve Mattos/Caltrans – Right of Way, (916) 654-7269, Steve.Mattos@dot.ca.gov.

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