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Epic Land Solutions, Inc. <br />Proposal for City of Santa Ana — On -Call Right of Way Coordinator <br />settlement between the City and the property owner, resulting in escrow. Once an agreement <br />has been reached, EPIC obtains the owner's signature, notarized when necessary. EPIC <br />promptly transmits all executed documents on successfully negotiated parcels to City for <br />acceptance and signature. We will then deliver purchase agreements to the title and escrow <br />subconsultants and perform all title clearance. <br />Legal Recourse: EPIC will continue negotiations with the property owners until every effort has <br />been exhausted and it appears that the only remaining method of acquisition is through legal <br />proceedings (i.e. a Recommendation for Condemnation). <br />Rights of Entry and Encroachment Permits <br />EPIC will guide the City to obtain any necessary Encroachment Permits or Rights of Entry permits <br />from local public agencies if it is necessary to cross any property owned by the public agencies. <br />These agreements will inform the property owner of the purpose and impact of each permit. <br />Escrow/Closing Services <br />Once EPIC has obtained the property owner and City's signature on acquisition agreement(s) we <br />will open escrow and coordinate escrow requirements with property owner. We provide draft <br />escrow instructions to the City for approval. EPIC will work with a third -party title company to <br />perform title clearance. EPIC will review the Title Reports and work to ensure that the property <br />can be conveyed to the City without any unacceptable liens, Covenants, Conditions, and <br />Restrictions (CC&Rs) and other encumbrances. We coordinate payment between the Grantor, <br />City and the Escrow Company. EPIC will obtain the City's signature on Certificates of Acceptance <br />and all other necessary documentation such as recorded grant deeds and temporary construction <br />easement deeds to convey title. At the close of the transaction, we obtain the final title policy, <br />review closing statements and submit to City for approval and close escrow. <br />Condemnation/Eminent Domain Support <br />When negotiating for acquisitions, EPIC works to avoid eminent domain whenever possible. When <br />a Recommendation for Condemnation becomes necessary, EPIC will prepare summary memos <br />outlining efforts made and the reason(s) for impasse and work closely with the City's eminent <br />domain counsel to begin eminent domain tasks. <br />Caltrans Right of Way Certification <br />All state and federally funded projects require Caltrans right of way certification. If needed, EPIC <br />will work to obtain right of way certification which documents that real property interests have <br />been secured, that the site will be vacated prior to construction, and that all right of way activities <br />were conducted in accordance with applicable Caltrans policies and procedures. <br />Relocation Assistance Services <br />EPIC's project team prides itself on its ability to administer a relocation program that recognizes <br />the delicate nature required when moving people from their homes or places of business. Being <br />sensitive to displaced persons' concerns is not only beneficial to the project, but also goes a long <br />way toward alleviating the very human, sometimes traumatic, reaction faced by property owners <br />who are unexpectedly displaced. Our Relocation Advisory Assistance process follows: <br />Relocation Occupant NOE and Acquisition File Close - <br />Plan &—► Relocation —► (FF&E and <br />Plan Notices Process Goodwill) Out <br />Epic Land Solutions, Inc. I Creating Land Solutions for the Public Good <br />Page 9 of 20 <br />