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person making the appraisal review, who shall again review the appraisal together with <br />the reasons for non -concurrence, take appropriate action as to the recommended just <br />compensation and forward same to the board for its disposition. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), <br />1976). <br />12.44.050 Purchase - Additional requirements - Unsuccessful negotiation. <br />Upon establishment of just compensation for all parcels that are to be purchased on any one project <br />or complete segment thereof, the county engineer shall: <br />1. Mail, by certified return receipt, all of the letters of just compensation to all parties <br />having a known interest in each parcel; <br />2. Arrange to acquire the parcels by negotiation in an expeditious manner provided a <br />reasonable settlement can be negotiated. There must be no action taken to advance <br />condemnation, defer- negotiations or condemnation or take any other action coercive in <br />nature in order to compel an agreement on the price to be paid for the parcel; <br />3. Provide for relocation assistance when same is required due to displacement of persons, <br />businesses or farms; <br />4. Complete the acquisition making certain that: <br />a. An equal interest is acquired in all buildings etc. located upon the real <br />property acquired. <br />b. All recording fees, transfer taxes, etc., penalty costs for prepayment of a <br />pre-existing mortgage and the pro rata share of real property taxes paid <br />subsequent to vesting title in Kittitas County, are paid by Kittitas County, <br />S. If negotiations are unsuccessful, as evidenced by documented offers and attempts to <br />arrive at a reasonable settlement, the county engineer shall summarize the same in a <br />written report to the board of county commissioners for a determination as to further <br />steps to be taken. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976). <br />12.44.060 Donation - Additional requirements. <br />Upon completion of the right-of-way maps and other items of work together with the board of <br />county commissioners' approval all as set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of Section 12.44.020 the <br />county engineer shall: <br />1. Prepare and mail letters to all parties having a known interest in parcel expected to be <br />donated. Said letters shall set forth the rights of the parties to receive just compensation <br />for the title being acquired, that donation of said title is requested, and that the parties <br />in making the donation will be required to execute a waiver of the just compensation. <br />The letter shall also include proposed agreements for the relocation or replacement of <br />any facilities affected by the acquisition and improvements together with arrangements <br />for funding the same. <br />2. Arrange to acquire the parcels by donation in an expeditious manner. <br />3. Complete the acquisition making certain that all recording fees, transfer taxes, etc., and <br />the pro rata share of real property taxes paid subsequent to vesting title in Kittitas <br />County, are paid by Kittitas County. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976). <br />12.44.070 Eminent domain proceedings - Board of county commissioners authority. <br />Should the board of county commissioners determine that acquisition through eminent domain <br />