Federal Land Acquisition Process

Georgia Airports AssociationMarch 14, 2014

Presented ByCarla Sands

Acting Program Manager, Aviation Programs

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

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

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

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

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

Sponsor Certification/Checklist

Resources

http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/advisory_circular/150-5100-17/150_5100_17_chg6.pdfLand Acquisition Advisory Circular

http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/prequalification/Pages/default.aspxGDOT Prequalification Listing for Right of Way Services

http://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/aip_handbook/AIP Handbook – Land Acquisition Sponsor Certification – See Appendix 25

Questions?

Visit usdot.ga.gov/aviation