§ 14.04.020. Right-of-way acquisitions.

A.

Right-of-way acquisition may be accomplished by the methods set forth in KPB 17.10.030(A), (B) and (C).

B.

In accord with KPB 17.10.030(B)(4) the Borough Mayor may acquire easements from property owners for the purpose of road service area improvement and maintenance projects not to exceed $10,000.00 per easement without Assembly approval.

C.

There is adopted a Borough policy governing right-of-way acquisitions, to be effective when the borough administration and the private property owner(s) affected cannot reach agreement on the right-of-way acquisition as follows:

1.

The borough administration shall have an appraisal made of the property. Property owner(s) may have additional appraisals made for assembly consideration at their own expense. The appraisal shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the Alaska Department of Transportation for acquisition of right-of-way.

2.

The highest price paid for the land needed for the right-of-way shall not exceed the highest appraised value, or the assembly may elect not to acquire the right-of-way when the matter is presented to it.

3.

The Borough shall compensate the private owner(s) for the land needed for the right-of-way by payment of money, and not by any other method. Compensation for direct damage such as relocation of fences, septic systems, wells, etc., will also be paid.

(Ord. No. 2011-15, § 3, 6-21-11; Ord. No. 85-93, § 1, 1986)