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8.A. - Page 13 <br /> eminent domain is anticipated. There are certain exceptions to this <br /> general rule. In some cases involving State and Federal grants, a review <br /> appraisal will also be necessary. Public agencies with the power of <br /> condemnation frequently appraise properties for planning and other <br /> purposes; the fact that a parcel is being appraised does not necessarily <br /> mean that the City intends to acquire the parcel or use its eminent <br /> domain powers. <br /> 4. Negotiations and Agreement with Property Owner. <br /> After the City Council has authorized negotiations and (for purchases) the <br /> appraisal has been completed, the City Manager shall enter into <br /> negotiations with the owner of the parcel. If the property owner <br /> indicates a willingness to sell the parcel, an informal letter agreement <br /> between the parties summarizing the terms and conditions of a sale <br /> should precede preparation of formal purchase and sale or lease <br /> documents. <br /> 5. Environmental Review. <br /> The acquisition of real property by a public agency is a project within the <br /> meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act. Sometimes, <br /> however, an acquisition by the City will be exempt from the requirements <br /> of CEQA (for example, purchases for open space). In any event, the <br /> Community Development Department should be consulted to ensure <br /> that the appropriate environmental review is conducted and that any <br /> necessary environmental documentation is completed prior to a decision <br /> to acquire the parcel. <br /> 6. Preliminary Engineering Work. <br /> Preliminary engineering work should be done to compute the area of the <br /> parcel, ascertain the property interest(s) to be acquired (fee, easement, <br /> lease, etc.), and provide the necessary description(s). <br /> 7. Preliminary Title Report. <br /> For purchases, a preliminary title report for the parcel should be obtained <br /> so that the City is aware of any possible liens or encumbrances on the <br /> property, and other exception to title, and to determine the owners of <br /> record in order to ascertain the correct parties to the acquisition <br /> agreement. In most instances, a final title report and title insurance <br /> policy will be obtained at a later stage of the process. <br /> ATTY/POLICIES/PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION PROCEDURES <br /> REV:10-04-12 PT <br /> Page 8 of 21 <br />