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Commissioners authorize steps to pursue land appraisals and negotiations for Albany Avenue grade separation
Summary
Commissioners discussed outreach to property owners and authorized staff to obtain appraisals (including DOT-certified appraisals for parcels likely to face court review) and to begin purchase negotiations for the Albany Avenue grade-separation project.
Chair and staff reported that outreach to property owners on the Albany Avenue grade-separation project has yielded a number of owners who are willing to sell. Commissioners authorized staff to pursue appraisals and negotiations and to secure two different appraisals (including a DOT-certified level-4 appraisal for parcels that may require courtroom defensibility).
Staff said some appraisals will require additional certification because the parcels involved have potential valuation complexity; commissioners asked staff to move quickly, obtain appraisals, and attempt to have some agreements in place by mid-August so the project can proceed toward a 2027 bid schedule.
Why it matters: Right-of-way acquisition is a critical early step for the grade-separation project; delays in negotiations or appraisal defensibility could push back the project's procurement and construction window.
Next steps: Staff to order appraisals, coordinate with county attorneys, and return to the board with offers for owners who have expressed willingness to sell.
