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Review the construction plans with the owner and tenants; reviewing those plans with property owners or tenants can alleviate their fears Document conditions agreed to with the property owner /tenant in both the agreement language and the special provisions for bid purposes. There is a balance between minimizing impacts to properties and restricting the contractors in such a way that the project becomes more expensive. Epic works closely with the client, the design engineer and the impacted property owner /tenants to determine which concessions can be made without adversely impacting the project construction Work with the construction team to develop alternate methods of construction with less impact on business owners, such as working nights and weekends Construction on a large transportation improvement project can last several years. The impacts to the property owners /businesses during that period are significant and include: maintaining utility connections, road closures, safety, noise, vibrations and dust, limited access, loss of parking, and loss of visibility. Epic is committed to obtaining a fair settlement between the City and each property owner, and striving for a Purchase and Sale Agreement in each transaction that leads to recorded property rights. Sometimes the design, construction or valuation issues are difficult to settle on time. Epic has been successful in utilizing Possession and Use Agreements that allow for additional prescribed time to negotiate valuation further. Pursuing this option enables the City to achieve a right to possession recognized by Caltrans as suitable for construction and also provides the property owner with an alternative to litigation. When Condemnation Happens It is Epic's ultimate goal to establish a fair settlement between the City and the property owner; however sometimes it is necessary to resolve valuation or design differences in court. If negotiations are unsuccessful, Epic's agents will prepare summary memos outlining efforts made and the reason(s) for impasse. Epic will send an impasse letter to the property owner(s) and begin eminent domain tasks, including preparation of litigation briefings, recommendations and court testimony as needed. Since the laws for eminent domain have changed, getting orders of possession has become a lengthier and more complex process. For properties that do need to go. through eminent domain, Epic will take extensive pictures prior to construction. This protects the agency from exaggerated claims based upon unverifiable accounts of before - construction conditions. Further, the construction sometimes moves forward so quickly that often the owner's attorney and /or experts are not able to see the property in the before condition. After filing the court case, Epic will continue the discussions that were initiated prior to filing. Relocation Services Consultant shall provide a complete relocation assistance program to comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act) or Title 25, California Code of Regulations, its amendments, and other pertinent laws and regulations. Prepare Relocation Plans, Relocation Guidelines, relocation cost estimates, project area surveys and other specialized reports.