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Cash Creek project delayed by right-of-way snag; owner resisted sale
Summary
Right-of-way acquisition for the Cash Creek project is delayed after a property owner resisted selling and did not provide a price; staff cautioned that federal funds would trigger a full appraisal review and noted reluctance to use permanent easements.
The Cash Creek project faces a delay in right-of-way acquisition after staff reported a property owner resisted the county's attempt to purchase the required land. Committee member Matt discussed meeting with the property owner and said the owner did not provide an asking price when asked.
Staff member Jennifer Earleywine told the committee that if federal funds are involved the state requires a full appraisal review, and she cautioned the state typically discourages permanent easements because property owners pay taxes but may lose use of the land. She suggested using a donation "waiver" process if land is donated, describing a simplified appraisal in that circumstance. The minutes record these procedural constraints but do not show a resolution of the acquisition issue.
