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Phone: (206) 363-1556 [email protected]

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Response to Request for Proposals for

Right of Way Services Fish Passage & Connecting Washington Projects

General Real Estate Consultants

Package A

Washington Department of TransportationFish Passage and Connecting Washington Projects General Real Estate Consultant

1. Qualifcations/Expertise of Firms on Team

The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) can look to Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd.'s (Tierra's), local team of experts as a trusted partner to deliver high-quality right of way services

ethically, professionally, and in a timely manner. We pride ourselves on creating cost-efective solutions and contributing positively to the communities we serve. We are very pleased to ofer our services to WSDOT's NW Region for necessary right of way services in the delivery of multiple fsh passage and connecting Washington projects throughout the region.

We believe that when the relocation or acquisition process begins with communication—when our Agent educates the property owner about the process and the public benefts of the project— negotiations will result in more win-win outcomes. By following this philosophy, Tierra has achieved a 95 percent success rate in completing acquisition assignments without the use of a client agency’s eminent domain powers.

Tierra has provided real estate consulting, right of way acquisition, relocation assistance, and cultural resources services throughout Washington State since 1993.

Our team maintains current knowledge of the specifc regulations and requirements of the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (the Uniform Act), WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines (LAGs), Revised Code of Washington (RCW)Chapter 36.57A & 8.25, the WSDOT Right of Way Manual, and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 468-100. In fact, our Operations Manager, Leslie Findlay (Beaird), is a former WSDOT employee who assisted with writing many of the chapters in the WSDOT Right of Way and LAG Manuals, has worked on many FHWA-funded projects.

Tierra's team has a proven history of successfully completed projects performed under a variety of funding sources, including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the FTA, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Transportation Improvement Board, and the Transportation Improvement Project, as well as local funds and other grant sources.

We encourage and support staf participation in professional organizations, such as the International Right of Way Association (IRWA), and ongoing education regarding industry regulations and changing laws.

Related Service Oferings from our Right of Way Division include:

• Project administration and management

• Route and site feasibility studies

• Site analysis and selection

• Title review, title research, and analysis

• Appraisal coordination and review

• Preparation of deeds and easements

• Property/easement acquisition and negotiations

• Negotiations with railroads, municipalities and government agencies

• Relocation assistance and planning

• Relocation entitlement processing

• Local, State, and Federal permitting

• WSDOT project certifcation assistance

• Condemnation preparation

• Expert witness testimony

For this contract, Tierra will utilize translation services from vendors that are on the Washington Department of Enterprises Services, including NWI Global, Avantpage Translations, and LinguaLinx, Inc.

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Recent Related Firm Experience

From obtaining Rights of Entry to purchasing land or easements, Tierra’s work on right of way projects in Washington has earned us favorable relationships with public agencies throughout the state. Tierra’s work for many of these agencies has required strict adherence to the Uniform Act, WSDOT LAGs, and all Federal funding stipulations. In addition, Tierra has also worked productively for numerous local engineering frms and private clients in support of their projects throughout Washington. The following projects are similar in terms of complexity and magnitude to the WSDOT’s Fish Passage and Connecting Washington Projects General Real Estate Consultant contract. The individuals listed as references have submitted references on Tierra's behalf and can be found in Part B of this submittal.

Right of Way Services for CRP 5643, Pierce County, Washington, 2018–Present (pictured below)

Tierra was contracted by Pierce County to provide right of way services for 28 acquisitions,10 relocations, and appraisal services in support of the CRP 5643: Canyon Road East Northerly Extension, Pioneer Way East to 52nd Street East project. Canyon Road is a major north-south corridor, and its planned improvements from Pioneer Way East to 52nd Street East are intended to enhance safety and relieve trafc congestion. This project is Federally funded and includes the following improvements: constructing a bridge over the railroad mainline; expanding and extending Canyon Road East to two lanes in each direction with turn lanes at intersections; building concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; constructing an enclosed storm drain system and stormwater treatment and storage facilities; installing a new trafc signal at Canyon Road East/Pioneer Way East; constructing a wetland mitigation site; and closing the existing 52nd Street East at-grade rail crossing. Tierra will assist with the WSDOT certifcation of this FHWA-funded project. This project is an example of the use of multiple appraisers from our proposed team due to a compressed project schedule.

Reference: Jef Wong, Pierce County, (253) 798-7190, [email protected]

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West Fir Street Rehabilitation Project, City of Sequim, Washington, 2017–2018 Tierra assisted the City of Sequim in acquiring temporary and real property rights for 23 parcels consisting of residential, commercial, and government ownership. Permanent and temporary property rights were necessary in order to construct a 2,500-linear-foot section of West Fir Street, between 5th Avenue and Sequim Avenue. This project is in support of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)– funded transportation project with oversight administration by the WSDOT Local Programs Ofce. Upon completion, Tierra will assist in acquiring WSDOT certifcation for the project.

Reference: Matt Klontz, City of Sequim, (360) 683-4908, [email protected]

10th Street NE Reconstruction Project, City of East Wenatchee, Washington, 2018–Present

Tierra was contracted by RH2 Engineering to provide acquisition services using procedures specifed by the City of East Wenatchee and in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970, as amended (Uniform Act), and the WSDOT Right of Way manual. This project will transform this corridor into a safer and more user-friendly pedestrian and bicycle route linking a dense residential area to the eastern side of the commercial center of East Wenatchee. There are over 500 households in the immediate neighborhood that will have improved direct access to public transit facilities and the downtown area.

Reference: Devon Petit, RH2 Engineering, (509) 679-4002, [email protected]

Judy Reservoir to Mt. Vernon Transmission Pipeline, Skagit PUD, Washington, 2018–Present

Tierra is currently assisting the Skagit Public Utility District (PUD) in acquiring dozens of temporary and permanent easements and utility crossing permits in support of a planned transmission water main connecting Judy Reservoir, near Sedro-Wooley, to the Mt. Vernon population center. The project is on a compressed timeline and leverages a unique appraisal approach and incentive payments for owners.

Reference: Mike Benton, Skagit PUD, (360) 848-4439, [email protected]

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On-Call Right of Way Services for the City of Sumner, Washington, 2018–Present

Tierra is contracted by the City of Sumner to provide on-call right of way services. In addition, Tierra is working on two projects for the City, the frst of which is the Stewart Road Project. As a sub to BergerABAM, Tierra is providing right of way services for nine acquisitions, one complex business relocation, and two residential relocations. Tierra is also working directly for the City of Sumner on the CIP 14-10 White River Restoration Project. This project is a three-phase levee project that includes appraisal and review appraisal services; working with the City and partners to negotiation the acquisition of 26 parcels, each with various levels of residential and/or business relocations and title issues; and documenting all discussions and actions per WSDOT and FHWA standards.

Reference: Doug Beagle, City of Sumner, (253) 299-5715, [email protected]

“The City of Sumner is pleased to have Tierra Right of Way Services assisting us with right-of-way acquisition services on two important, high profle, and complicated projects. Tierra’s staf is always

responsive, friendly, and pro-active. We are very confdent Tierra presents our City in the most positive and professional manner to each of the myriad of stakeholders involved in our property transactions.”

—Jason Van Gilder, PE Associate Engineer, Public Works Department

City of Sumner (2019)

2. Qualifcations of Proposed Right of Way Manager(s)

Tierra’s management and staf are experts in the Uniform Act and its regulations. All Tierra Agents are fully trained in Uniform Act guidelines and experienced in their practical application through their

implementation on hundreds of projects. Tierra warrants that its Agents and management staf are fully trained and knowledgeable in all industry regulations and their practical application, and all relocation-related services provided under this contract will be completed in accordance with the Uniform Act and all other applicable procedures and laws.

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Leslie Findlay (Beaird), SR/WA, R/W-RAC Manager, Right of Way Operations, Pacifc Northwest

Our team will be led by Leslie (Beaird) Findlay, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, who is Tierra's Right of Way Operations Manager for the Pacifc Northwest. Leslie is an expert on the laws and regulations governing appraisal, negotiations, acquisitions, relocations, and dispositions in Washington state. Ms. Findlay has over 20 years of project management experience and a proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget. Leslie has vast experience working and overseeing Federally funded projects, including over 15 years at WSDOT in Real Estate Services overseeing and mentoring consultants and staf. In the last 7 years of her WSDOT tenure, she successfully managed over 30 diferent Federal projects as a Project Manager (consultant). She is an instructor for the IRWA and a former instructor for the WSDOT, where she provided detailed instruction to local agency staf on how to interpret and implement the Uniform Act and the rules and regulations governing right of way appraisal, negotiations, and relocations. Prior to joining Tierra, Ms. Findlay served as a Project Manager and Acquisition and Relocation Manager for Sound Transit projects. She also served as a Senior Real Estate Specialist on the California High Speed Rail Project, specializing in politically challenging and complex business relocations. At Tierra, Ms. Findlay personally oversees all right of way projects in our Washington ofce. She is a hands-on, personable leader and mentor with excellent communication skills that make her efective both with the teams she leads and with the clients she serves. Her expertise and skillset are ideal for this critical project for WSDOT. Ms. Findlay will be the point of contact for all contracting matters.

Ms. Findlay has provided oversight on all of the projects listed as examples found on pages 2–4.

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 20

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING

Project Management Certifcation Course, University of Washington

South Puget Sound Community College

IRWA Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA)

IRWA Relocation Assistance Certifed (R/W-RAC)

Washington State Real Estate Broker’s License No. 114768

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

IRWA

American Public Works Association

American Council of Engineering Companies

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2016–present, Manager, Right of Way Operations, Pacifc Northwest, Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd., Seattle, Washington

2015–2016, Senior Real Estate Specialist, California High Speed Rail Authority for Universal Field Services

2013–2015, Project Manager, Sound Transit for Universal Field Services

2012–2013, Acquisition and Relocation Manager, Sound Transit for Universal Field Services

1998–2012, Local Agency and Consultant Reviewer, WSDOT, Seattle, Washington

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Kelly McGill, SR/WA Project Manager

Kelly McGill, SR/WA, Project Manager, has over 15 years of right of way experience working for various public and private agencies, as well as substantial experience on legally complex acquisitions and acquisitions of environmentally sensitive properties. Mr. McGill also has experience with air space leases and commercial real estate. While at Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Mr. McGill managed the Pierce, Thurston, and Kitsap County Right of Way Divisions. He has extensive experience working within the project area, including with local government agencies and utilities. Mr. McGill won Puget Sound Energy's (PSE’s) Power Award (its highest award) for creating and executing an acquisition plan that delivered 34 executed easements in the space of a month using an incentive plan model. While managing Snohomish County PUD’s Real Estate Department, Mr. McGill worked collaboratively with Community Transit in Everett to sell a surplus, undeveloped portion of the PUD’s property for use as a regional Bus Rapid Transit station. Mr. McGill has strong leadership and project management skills and a high aptitude for interpreting engineering plans and researching public records, and he is an expert at resolving utility conficts on transportation projects.

Recent Related Project Experience

Project Manager, Judy Reservoir to Mt. Vernon Transmission Pipeline, Skagit PUD, Washington, 2019–Present Client: Skagit PUD—Project Manager assisting Skagit PUD in acquiring dozens of temporary and permanent easements and utility crossing permits in support of their planned transmission water main connecting Judy Reservoir near Sedro-Wooley and the Mt. Vernon population center. This project is on a compressed timeline and leverages a unique appraisal approach and incentive payments for owners.

Puget Sound Energy Liaison, Stewart Road Project, City of Sumner, 2018– Present Client: BergerABAM—Puget Sound Energy Liaison for this project, which includes nine right of way acquisitions, one complex business relocation, two residential relocations, and appraisal and/or review appraisal coordination.

Senior Right of Way Agent, Seattle City Light Right of Way Encroachments, City of Seattle, 2018–Present Client: Seattle City Light—Senior Right of Way Agent responsible for establishing permit or easement rates, setting up case fles, verifying ownership, obtaining permits or easements, and obtaining recorded surveys. Responsible for researching the history of 268 encroachments and performing site visits, photographing sites, and communicating with encroachers to clear encroachments or obtain a permit for use.



Coursework towards Business Administration, Bellevue College


Leadership Certifcation, Henley Leadership Group

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2018–present, Right of Way Agent, Tierra Right of Way Services, Seattle, Washington

2016–present, City Council Member, Position 6, City of Stanwood, Washington

2017–present, General Manager, Stamp and Coin Place, Bellingham, Washington

2014–2017, Manager, Real Estate Services, Snohomish PUD, Everett, Washington

2012–2014, Supervisor Real Estate, Puget Sound Energy, Tacoma, Washington

2004–2012, Senior Right of Way Agent and lower positions, Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, Washington

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Melinda Burkhart Project Manager

Melinda Burkhart, Project Manager, has over 12 years of experience as a skilled negotiator and relocation specialist. She has a deep understanding of the rules and regulations governing negotiations, acquisitions, and relocations in Washington. A former WSDOT Right of Way Agent, Ms. Burkhart is also experienced in title review and survey. As a Project Manager, she believes in keeping clients informed on project challenges and successes on a regular basis. She is an excellent leader and understands the importance of collaborative interaction with property owners and employees. She also has extensive experience working in and for Pierce County on large projects and driving positive outcomes for the County.


Project Manager, 10th Street Improvements, City of East Wenatchee, 2018–Present Client: RH2 Engineering—Project Manager for this project, which includes performing all acquisition services for 5 parcels in Phase 1 and up to 30 additional TCE acquisitions for phase 2.

Lead Right of Way Agent, Right of Way Services for CRP 5643, Pierce County, 2018–Present Client: Pierce County—Lead Right of Way Agent for this project, which includes appraisal, acquisition, and relocation assistance services for 29 parcels.

Senior Right of Way Agent, 4th Street SE–Lyle Avenue to S Mary Avenue Project, Douglas County, February 2019–Present Client: Douglas County—Tierra was contracted to provide right of way acquisition services for this project, including title review, preparation, and administration; coordination of appraisal and appraisal review; four acquisitions; closing; and certifcation. This project includes the reconstruction of roadway; new curbs, gutter, and sidewalk; and a storm water system and is anticipated to be complete in late 2019/early 2020.

Senior Right of Way Agent, CIP 14-10 White River Restoration Project, Phase 2, City of Sumner, November 2018–Present Client: City of Sumner—Senior Right of Way Agent for this project, which includes right of way acquisition services and coordination with the City and its partners.

Senior Right of Way Agent, West Fir Street Rehabilitation, City of Sequim, Washington, 2017–January 2019 Client: City of Sequim—Senior Right of Way Agent for this project, which included performing all acquisition services for 23 parcels with full Federal funding and Cert. 1 WSDOT approval.



Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee, Washington


Washington State Notary Public


IRWA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2017–Present, Senior Right of Way Agent, Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd., Seattle, Washington

2014–2017, Right of Way Specialist, Universal Field Services

2010–2014, Right of Way Agent, Douglas County, Washington

2007–2010, Property and Acquisition Specialist I, WSDOT, Seattle, Washington

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Karen Wright, SR/WA Project Manager

Karen Wright, Project Manager, has over 20 years of experience in the title and right of way profession. She earned her Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) designation from the IRWA in 2014. Ms. Wright has managed a wide variety of right of way projects, from transportation and road improvements to wastewater. She provides project coordination and management and oversees subconsultants for appraisal and appraisal review. She is organized, dependable, and experienced in title /appraisal review, research, landowner negotiations, and QA/QC. Ms. Wright holds a Washington State broker's license and is a Washington notary.


Project Manager, On-Call Real Estate Services, Redmond, Washington Client: City of Redmond—Working with the City of Redmond on CLS's second 3-year on-call contract, Ms. Wright has provided title analysis/ clearing encumbrances, appraisal coordination, document drafting, ofer presentations, and negotiations for multiple transportation projects. She also participated in client meetings and provided administrative support to the City’s Real Estate Manager, organizing physical and electronic fles.

Project Manager, Community Transit Swift Green and Blue Lines, Snohomish County, Washington Client: Otak, Inc.—Ms. Wright has provided project support for both the 12.4-mile Canyon Park to Everett route and the frst Washington State bus rapid transit, the 17-mile line from Everett to Aurora Village (Shoreline). Her tasks have included appraisal coordination and appraisal review oversight, legal description/exhibit management, title analysis, and document drafting. She has also negotiated permanent easement and temporary easement rights and recorded documents. Ms. Wright provided support for eminent domain hearings by drafting public hearing notifcations and resolutions and assisted with drafting/editing the RAMP. For the Blue Line, she worked closely with escrow to facilitate timely closings and assisted with deed recordings outside of escrow. She also assisted with drafting utility easements and provided QA/QC and fle closeouts.

Project Manager, Pacifc Highway S Phase V Improvements, Federal Way, Washington Client: KPG, Inc.—Pacifc Highway South is a major urban arterial serving both local and regional trafc within the City of Federal Way. Teaming with KPG, CLS provided right of way services for the 46-parcel project. Ms. Wright was charged with drafting documents for fee acquisitions, utilities, slope, and TCEs. Key to the project was managing the parcel exhibits, during multiple design changes. Ms. Wright was instrumental in clearing encumbrances, project tracking and fnalizing the WSDOT certifcation documents.




IRWA Chapter 4 Education Chair

Washington Real Estate Broker

Washington Notary Public

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2010–present, Project Manager, Contract Land Staf, Bellevue, Washington

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Mack Dickerson, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, GRI Vice President, Right of Way Operations

Our team will be supported by Tierra’s Director of Right of Way Operations, Mack Dickerson, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, GRI. Mr. Dickerson has 35 years of experience in the real estate and right of way industries. His experience includes property sales and purchases for public and private sellers, complex right of way acquisitions, as well as providing relocation assistance, title research, simple valuation assignments, and property management services. He has managed and provided project oversight for transportation, transit, and electric transmission and distribution projects throughout the western United States.


Project Director, Warrenton POP to Astoria, 2017–2019 Client: Northwest Open Access Networks (NoaNet)—NoaNet will construct a high-speed fber-optic network in Astoria, Oregon, to provide capacity and redundancy to one of three fber-optic lines that serve the State of Alaska. As part of this project, Tierra is securing consent documents from 17 landowners for the placement of the fber-optic line on existing pole structures owned by PacifCorp. To date, nine of the owners have signed consent documents allowing for the placement of the fber-optic line without compensation. Acquisition activities were completed in early 2018.

LARGE-SCALE, MULTIYEAR CONTRACTS

Mr. Dickerson directs acquisition and relocation assistance services for transportation and public infrastructure, electric transmission, pipeline, telecommunications, renewable energy, and private development projects of all sizes and complexity, including:

• Division Director, CRP 5643 Canyon Road E-Northerly Extension Project, Pierce County, Washington, 2018–Present

• Division Director/Project Manager, On-Call Right of Way Services Contract for the City of Tucson, Arizona, 2000–Present

• Division Director/Project Manager, Statewide On-Call Right of Way Acquisition and Relocation Services, for Arizona Department of Transportation, Arizona, 2010–Present

• Division Director/Project Manager/Property Manager/Right of Way Agent, On-Call Right of Way Services Contract, for Pima County, Arizona, 1997–2014

• Project Director, Santa Fe River Greenway Project, for Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 2012–Present


EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING B.S., Business Administration, University of Arizona, 1986

California Western School of Law, 1986 and 1987

Continuing Education, Arizona Department of Real Estate & Nevada Department of Real Estate


IRWA Right of Way Relocation Assistance (R/W-RAC) Certifcation, 2008

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), 1995

Arizona Real Estate Broker’s License No. BR045584000

Nevada Real Estate Broker’s License No. B.0055596.CORP


IRWA

National Association of Realtors

Arizona Association of Realtors

Tucson Association of Realtors

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1997–Present, Vice President of Right of Way Operations, Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd., Tucson, Arizona

1993–1997, Acquisition Agent and Head of Real Estate Sales Division, Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd., Tucson, Arizona


3. Key Team Members Qualifcations

Margaret R. "Marge" Bailey Senior Right of Way Agent

Marge R. Bailey, Senior Right of Way Agent, has over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry and resides in Pierce County. Over the past 13 years, she has focused on projects involving the acquisition of various real property rights for public improvement facilities under the Uniform Act. Her experience includes working as a right of way consultant for Puget Sound Energy in Pierce County as well as multiple levels (including project management) within the telecommunications industry. Ms. Bailey has worked with many municipalities to certify their projects with WSDOT. Her experience also includes extensive knowledge of construction techniques. Due to her utility background, Ms. Bailey often acts as a liaison between the agency and the utility, coordinating carefully to resolve utility placement concerns on transportation projects. Ms. Bailey will work on acquisitions and may be useful as the utility liaison.


Senior Right of Way Agent, Right of Way Services for CRP 5643, Pierce County, 2018–Present Client: Pierce County—Senior Right of Way Agent for this project, which includes appraisal, acquisition, and relocation assistance services for 29 parcels.

Senior Right of Way Agent, Skagit County Commercial/Residential Properties, Skagit County, Washington, 2014 Senior Right of Way Agent for this project, which required four parcels (commercial/residential properties) for the replacement of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe bridge overpass; this project included commercial right of way acquisitions, Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs), and slope easements. (Individual Experience)

Senior Right of Way Agent, City of Lake Stevens, 20th Street SE Improvement Project, Lake Stevens, Washington, 2014 Senior Right of Way Agent for this project, which involved right of way acquisition services for 19 parcels. (Individual Experience)

Senior Right of Way Agent, City of Pacifc, Milwaukee Boulevard Improvement Project, Pacifc, Washington, 2014 Senior Right of Way Agent for this project, which involved right of way acquisitions and TCEs for nine residential parcels. (Individual Experience)

Senior Right of Way Agent, City of Puyallup, Shaw Road Improvement Project, Puyallup, Washington, 2014 Senior Right of Way Agent for this project, which involved 5 right of way acquisitions and 55 TCEs for residential parcels. (Individual Experience)



Stanislaus State College, Stanislaus, California

Cal-State Bakersfeld, Bakersfeld, California

Washington State Real Estate Broker's License

Notary Public

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS IRWA

Member, Veteran Family Advisory Council/ Washington State Representative Veterans Afairs Voluntary Service American Lake Central District

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2018–Present, Senior Right of Way Agent, Tierra Right of Way Services, Seattle, Washington

2014–2018, Project Manager/Right of Way Consultant, Universal Field Services, Inc.

2005–2010, Project Manager/Senior Right of Way Design Engineer, QWEST Corporation

2000–2005, Right of Way Agent, Real Estate Services, TESINC, Inc.

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Cynthia Paro, SR/WA Senior Right of Way Agent

Cynthia Paro, SR/WA, Senior Right of Way Agent, has 11 years of experience in the real estate and right of way industry, including extensive experience obtaining rights of way, researching titles, preparing legal documents, determining easement descriptions, and preparing necessary exhibits. Ms. Paro has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is well-organized, has superb negotiating ability, and excels at multitasking. She is skilled at reviewing and researching title documentation, analyzing project requirements, and interacting with clients. Owing to Ms. Paro’s capabilities with difcult negotiations, she will be assigned whereever a property owner requires or demands an Agent with bargaining negotiation expertise. She will be used for acquisitions throughout the project.


Senior Right of Way Agent, Cascadia Gateway: Canadian Border to Bothell, Washington, 2018–Present Client: VariNet—Senior Right of Way Agent responsible for right of way services on the proposed 122-mile route. Tierra will determine and assess potential franchises with 10 agencies and easement/major infrastructure crossings with 8 entities.

Senior Right of Way Agent, Seattle City Light Right of Way Encroachments, City of Seattle, 2018–Present Client: Seattle City Light—Senior Right of Way Agent responsible for establishing permit or easement rates, setting up case fles, verifying ownership, obtaining permits or easements, obtaining recorded surveys, as well as researching the history of 268 encroachments and performing site visits, photographing sites, and communicating with encroachers to clear encroachments or obtain a permit for use.

Real Estate Services Agent, Sunset Falls Fish Passage and Energy Project, Index, Washington, 2012–2018 Snohomish County PUD Generation Department—Obtained over 50 rights of entry, acquired 6 complex easements, and purchased 9 properties in fee. Supported Generation Division in obtaining PSE release of latent hydro development rights. (Individual Experience)

Real Estate Services Agent, Surplus Property Program, Everett, Washington, 2015–2018 Snohomish County PUD Real Estate Services—Researched more than 350 properties for candidacy for surplus sales to the public. Obtained support from 9 internal, cognizant department stakeholders to surplus 15 parcels. Developed strategy for each parcel ranging from simple oferings to neighbor to multiple listing services. (Individual Experience)


EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING IRWA Negotiations and Acquisitions certifcation 2010


NWPPA, Frontline Leadership certifcation 2016


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE


2007–2018, Real Estate Services Agent IV, Snohomish County PUD, Everett, Washington

2006–2007, OSA II, Snohomish County PUD, Everett, Washington

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Jesse Ray, SR/WA Senior Right of Way Agent

Jesse Ray, SR/WA, Senior Right of Way Agent, joined the right of way profession upon graduation from the University of Washington in Business Administration/Finance. Mr. Ray earned his Senior Right of Way Agent designation in 2018. He serves as Project Manager/Senior Right of Way Agent, providing negotiation, project research, and mapping support. Jesse has several years of experience preparing Project Funding Estimates (PFE) and True Cost Estimates. Profcient in data collection and analysis, Mr. Ray researches the local project area's real estate market to value the subject property acquisitions. Comparable sales are gathered, confrmed, and analyzed to understand market values and determine appropriate land values for subject properties. Zoning, damages and improvements are also analyzed. Mr. Ray holds a Washington State broker's license and is a Washington notary.

Jesse has been working with government agencies for the last seven years, specializing in PFEs, Administrative Ofer Summaries, and acquisitions. His projects focus on transit, roadway improvements, and pre-design estimates.


Project Manager, 196th Street SW Improvements, Lynnwood, Washington Client: David Evans & Associates—Contract Land Staf (CLS) was hired by the City of Lynnwood and tasked with providing a conceptual report of real estate costs for fve alternative widening alignments on 196th Street, a major east/west arterial in Lynnwood, Washington. Mr. Ray completed conceptual cost estimates and a PFE for each widening scenario in August 2016. CLS coordinated with Valbridge Property Advisors to appraise and acquire necessary property rights for the project. CLS made ofers in July 2017 for necessary right of way, utility, wall, and TCEs associated with the project. Out of 40 total ofers, 37 have been settled. The remaining landowners were granted possession and use, and the negotiations are expected to settle. Right of way certifcation is anticipated by the end of 2019.

Project Manager, 42nd Avenue West Pre-Design, Lynnwood, Washington Client: KPG, Inc.—Mr. Ray worked to develop right of way cost estimates under several diferent acquisition scenarios for future 42nd Avenue West. Jesse conducted an extensive market analysis to determine the real estate costs associated with various alignments, including full parcel acquisitions in Lynnwood’s City Center Core, to accommodate future 42nd Avenue West. Jesse also assisted with determining future potential surplus land and recoverable costs available to the city once the 42nd Avenue West project is completed.

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 7


B.A. Business Administration, University of Washington, Seattle, 2012

Numerous specialized continuing education courses


IRWA, Certifed Course Coordinator



RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2011–Present, Project Manager, Contract Land Staf, Bellevue, Washington

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Chantel Ham Right of Way Agent

Chantel Ham, Right of Way Agent, has more than 12 years of experience in the title and mortgage industry, and she is rapidly becoming an integral part of Tierra's acquisition and relocation team. A specialist in reviewing and understanding appraisals, title work, and income documentation, Ms. Ham employs a detail-oriented approach. Ms. Ham has extensive experience in Federal and commercial lending, as well as a background in management and operations. She uses her analytical skills to research complex acquisitions and relocations and develop cost-saving solutions for clients. Ms. Ham will work on residential acquisitions and relocations and support project delivery tasks, such as complex document formation and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC).


Right of Way Technician, White River Restoration, Sumner, Washington, 2019–Present Client: City of Sumner—Responsible for one non-residential business and one residential relocation. Business relocation includes an ofce facility, several staging and product preparation buildings, large loading/delivery area, and 1.5-acre storage yard on two parcels. Residential relocation includes a long-term residence of an 8.17-acre hobby farm, including several outbuildings, barns, accessory dwelling unit, livestock, and a koi pond. Duties include occupancy survey, general notices, housing comparison, price diferential payment, and advisory services on relocation process and entitlements.

Right of Way Technician, Storm Road Relocation, Cowlitz County, Washington, 2019–Present Client: Cowlitz County Department of Public Works—Responsible for residential owner relocation that required Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations. Duties included occupancy survey, general notices, housing comparison, price diferential payment, advisory services, rent lease back, moving bids, Moving Expense Agreement (MEA), full inventory with pictures, post-move verifcation, and replacement site Decent, Safe, and Sanitary (DS&S) verifcation.

Right of Way Technician, CRP 5643, Pierce County, Washington, 2019– Present Client: Pierce County Public Works—Assisting Senior Right of Way Agent with residential owner, non-residential owner business, owner personal property only (PPO), and tenant PPO relocations, including several vehicles and mechanical, industrial, chemical, and toxic items. Assisting with occupancy survey, general notices, housing comparison, price diferential payment, advisory services, rent lease back, moving bids, junk hauler bids, MEA, full inventory with pictures, post-move verifcation, and replacement site DS&S verifcation.


EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING B.A., Business Administration, University of Washington, 1997

Residential & Non-Residential Relocation Assistance, Course 501 & 502, IRWA, 2019 (Self-Audited)

Administrate Settlement Certifcation, WSDOT, 2019

Real Estate Acquisition/ Uniform Act Certifcation, National Highway Institute, 2019

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2019–Present, Right of Way Agent, Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd., Seattle, Washington

2009–2010, Government Underwriting Assistant, Flagstar Bank, Bellevue, Washington

2001–2008, Loan Ofcer and Senior Loan Processor, Consolidated Mortgage/ Alexander Lending, Bellevue, Washington

1998–2000, Operations & Marketing Manager, Pacifc Mortgage & Investment, Bellevue, Washington

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Mary Henderson, SR/WA Senior Right of Way Agent

Mary Henderson, SR/WA, Senior Right of Way Agent, has over 20 years of experience in right of way acquisition and relocation services for public agencies. She also has 15 years of experience in civil engineering, working as a Technician on survey, construction, railroad negotiations, and design projects. Most recently, Ms. Henderson owned and ran a business assisting local agencies with their right of way needs. Ms. Henderson applies her experience managing public projects with Federal funding and coordinating with engineers and agencies to successfully complete right of way projects. She has experience on projects needing certifcation by WSDOT and the Oregon Department of Transportation. For this project, she will work on acquisitions and relocations.


Senior Right of Way Agent, CRP 5643 Canyon Road E-Northerly Extension Project, Pierce County, Washington, 2019–Present Client: Pierce County—Performing acquisition services for 29 parcels.

Senior Right of Way Agent, Astoria to Warrentown (POP), Washington, 2017–2018 Client: NoaNet—Responsible for acquisition consents for additional easements use for 18 parcels.

Owner, Land Rights, LLC, Redmond, Oregon, 2014–Present Run and manage ofce providing fber optic, roadway acquisition of easements, fee areas, and relocation of businesses and residential properties. Prepare letters and documents for acquiring properties. Examine plans, reports, appraisals, title report, and conveyance documents. (Individual Experience)

Project Manager, Universal Field Services, Salem, Oregon, 2011–2014 Conducted property acquisition of commercial, Union Pacifc Railroad, and industrial properties, including airports, utilities, light rail, transmission lines, railroads, and parks in Oregon and Washington. Acquired access on residential properties. Negotiated appraisals and acquisitions. Completed several business and residential relocations. Managed and tracked progress of land agents and stayed in project budget for efcient project delivery. Ordered appraisals for new facilities, wrote opinion of values, and worked closely with engineers. Provided status updates to clients. (Individual Experience)



Appraisal and Real Estate Practices, Chemeketa Community College, 1994

Washington State Department of Transportation, Engineering Technician Two-Year Program, 1981

IRWA Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) and continuing education credits

Principal Broker, Oregon

Real Estate Broker, Washington

Notary, Oregon


International Right of Way Association, Investigation Committee Member, 2015–Present

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE


2017–Present, Owner, Land Rights, LLC, Redmond, Oregon

2002–2007, 2011–2014, Project Manager, Universal Field Services, Salem, Oregon

2007–2011, Land Services Representative III, Williams NW Pipeline, Battleground, Washington

1997–2002, Right of Way Agent, Washington County, Washington

1994–1998, Right of Way Agent, State of Oregon Department of Transportation

1994–1997, Engineering Technician I, II, and III, State of Oregon and Washington Departments of Transportation

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Daniel Kostomay Right of Way Agent

Daniel Kostomay, Right of Way Agent, is a results driven professional focused on satisfed clients and exceptional service. He is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Washington and has completed many acquisitions for CLS on several projects. He takes pride in all interactions with landowners and is a team player with a can-do attitude.


Right of Way Agent, Downtown Redmond Link Extension (DRLE), Redmond, Washington Client: Sound Transit—Handled real property acquisition activities for Sound Transit’s DRLE project, which spans from NE 40th Street on the Microsoft campus to Downtown Redmond. Acquiring whole and partial parcels and working to relocate 1,400 storage facility tenants. Mr, Kostomay acquired 12 Phase I Rights of Entry and two Phase II Rights of Entry.

Right of Way Agent, Tolt Avenue Central Business District Improvements, Carnation, Washington Client: City of Carnation—Acquired 10 permanent easements for Tolt Avenue improvements. During this time, he negotiated with business owners to get easements for improvements and utilities.

Right of Way Agent, Seattle Safe Routes to School, Seattle, Washington Client: City of Seattle—The City of Seattle is improving the routes to schools by adding new sidewalks near schools and improving existing sidewalks and driveways. Mr. Kostomay worked to acquire compensable and non-compensable TCEs, negotiating and acquiring 30 easements of the 52 parcels afected.

Right of Way Agent, Newport Way, Issaquah, Washington Client: City of Issaquah—The City of Issaquah is making improvements to Newport Way and needed Rights of Entry for surveying work. Mr. Kostomay obtained 10 of these from some of the more challenging landowners, such as a condominium association.

Right of Way Agent, 23rd Avenue S: S Jackson Street to Rainier Avenue S, Seattle, Washington Client: City of Seattle—The City of Seattle is enhancing safety and mobility along 23rd Avenue S by improving sidewalks and crosswalks, upgrading pedestrian crossing signals, and repaving. Partnering with Perteet, Inc., Mr. Kostomay assisted in obtaining the fnal of the non-compensable TCEs from the balance of approximately 50 landowners.

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 1


Ohio University, Athens, Ohio


FINRA Series 66, Series 7, and Life Insurance

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2018–present, Right of Way Agent, Contract Land Staf, Bellevue, Washington

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Ted Parry, J.D. Senior Right of Way Agent

Ted Parry, Senior Right of Way Agent, is trained and experienced in every aspect and requirement of the Uniform Act and WSDOT LAGs. He brings a creative approach to problem-solving, is an exceptionally skillful negotiator, and possesses extensive knowledge of both real estate and Washington State laws. His skills have proven invaluable to our public agency and private clients. Mr. Parry possesses an innate ability to advocate our client’s positions in negotiations without appearing confrontational to property owners. Recent Related Project Experience Senior Right of Way Agent, Statewide On-call for Right of Way Services Client: WSDOT—Mr. Parry served as a Right of Way Agent for task orders under this on-call contract to provide right of way services for WSDOT, including acquisition, relocation, appraisal, appraisal review, and property management. Ted worked on the State Route 9 projects in the City of Arlington and Whatcom County and acquired commercial and residential property types in diverse neighborhoods and rural and urban settings under FHWA guidelines and LAGs.

Senior Right of Way Agent, 96th Street SW Improvements, Lynnwood, Washington Client: City of Lynnwood—Activities include right of way and acquisition advisory services for 42 parcels, title analysis/clearing encumbrances, appraisal coordination, document drafting, presenting ofers, negotiations, administrative settlements, possession and use recommendations, condemnation support, and assistance with meetings. Right of way certifcation is anticipated in 2019.

Senior Right of Way Agent, Community Recreational Facility Acquisitions, Shoreline, Washington Client: City of Shoreline—Mr. Parry managed the real property acquisitions for a new 63,000-square-foot Community and Aquatics Center. Mr. Parry handled initial outreach to landowners in a target area. Assisted with title research, appraisal/review scoping, document drafting, and landowner engagement. Acquisition of real estate for the new center also includes survey and relocation services for 600+ storage units. Mr. Parry also participated in Council meeting and public hearings.

Senior Right of Way Agent, Lake Hills-Phantom Lake 115kV Transmission Line Client: PSE—PSE is building a new transmission line between the Lake Hills and Phantom Lake substations to help reduce power outages to customers and increase overall system reliability. Mr. Parry is charged with acquiring 34 transmission line easements. Property types range from commercial and retail to multi- and single-family parcels. These are challenging acquisitions in dense urban neighborhoods that require multiple contacts per landowner.



J.D., University of Puget Sound, 1985

B.A., Politics and Government, University of Puget Sound, 1982

Numerous IRWA courses

Washington State Bar Association

Washington Broker


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2018–Present, Senior Right of Way Agent, Contract Land Staf, Bellevue, Washington

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Charla Oliver Right of Way Agent

Charla Oliver, Right of Way Agent, is a polished and skilled negotiator and project manager. She has excellent communication abilities and is able to overcome property owner objections to reach agreements. Her relevant skills include negotiations, acquisitions of properties, title review, contracts, and document drafting.

Recent Related Experience

Right of Way Agent, Community Transit Orange Line Client: Otak—Serving as Right of Way Agent on beginning phases of CLS’s third Bus Rapid Transit Line project with Otak and Community Transit. Identify property ownership, draft documents, contact and acquire initial rights of entry from over 25 property owners.



A.A.S., Business, Green River College, Auburn, Washington, 2011

Washington State Real Estate Broker

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2019–Present, Right of Way Agent, Contract Land Staf, Bellevue, Washington

2017–2019, Managing Broker-Advisor, Engel & Völkers, Seattle-Eastside, Washington

2015–2017, Managing Broker, Sotheby's International Realty, Bellevue, Washington

2013–2015, Managing Broker, John L Scott, Inc., Covington, Washington

2006–2013, Designated Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Leading Edge, Black Diamond, Washington

2018–2019, Real Estate Broker, John L. Scott Real Estate, Maple Valley, Washington

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Derek Frazier Right of Way Technician

Derek Frazier, Right of Way Technician, supports our Senior Agents with data entry, parcel and owner reviews, title reviews, mapmaking, and feld measurement services and assists with preparing ofer packages. He has an excellent demeanor and easily develops rapport with individuals. Mr. Frazier often accompanies our agents on property owner contacts where employee safety is a concern. Mr. Frazier's ability to communicate and develop rapport with afected property owners and other individuals will be vital to the successful completion of this project.


Right of Way Technician, King County Metro Rapid Ride H Line Project, 2018–Present Client: WSP-Parsons Brinkerhof—Preparing and negotiating up to 10 rights of entry and 5 license agreements.

Right of Way Technician, Issaquah-Newport Way (Maple Street to Sunset Way), City of Issaquah, 2018–Present Client: Perteet, Inc.—Preparing a preliminary summery of impacts to individual parcels and obtaining up to 42 rights of entry needed for eventual acquisition of real property interests. This corridor project includes a three-lane roadway, bicycle lanes, sidewalk, multipurpose path, and planters.

Right of Way Technician, Salmonberry Road Relocation, Kitsap County, 2018–Present Client: Kitsap County Public Works—Performing right of way relocation services in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, including the Uniform Act, WSDOT Right of Way Manual, WSDOT Lags, and Chapter 8.26 RCW.



A.S., Fire Science, Bellevue Community College, 2002

Air Monitoring Certifcate, Environmental Protection Agency, Seattle, 2017

Crude Oil by Railroad Certifcate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2016

Emergency Boat Operator Certifcate, King County, Washington, 2015

Hazardous Materials Technician, King County, Washington, 2014

Certifed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2017–Present, Right of Way Technician, Tierra Right of Way Services, Seattle, Washington

2002–Present, Firefghter/ EMT/ Hazmat Technician, Puget Sound Fire, Kent, Washington

2012–2013, Concrete Truck Operator, Miles Sand and Gravel Co., Lacey, Washington

1998–2000, Aerospace Mechanic, Boeing, Inc., Everett, Washington

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Highlights of Key Team Member Qualifcations -

Our staf is highly knowledgeable of Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, regulations, and policies relevant to the completion of acquisitions for public infrastructure, transportation, and safety improvement projects.

Our team members have vast experience successfully completing projects under a variety of funding sources, including the FHWA, FTA, FAA, Transportation Improvement Board, Transportation Improvement Project, and other grant sources.

In addition, we can ofer the following:

• 85% of the acquisition assignments Tierra completes company-wide are required to and do conform with Uniform Act regulations.

• In 2018, Tierra completed more than 300 acquisitions with Federal funding requiring Uniform Act compliance.

• In our nearly 30-year company history, no project Tierra completed failed to receive its Federal funding as a result of the acquisition or relocation assistance services we provided to the project.


4. Firm's Project Management System

Tierra uses an established internal system to manage all projects we execute, regardless of size or technical content. Our process has been proven to enhance our responsiveness, technical quality, and service by following these simple principles.

• The Project Manager will work closely with WSDOT on each project assigned under this contract to defne the Scope of Work in detail. The Scope of Work will provide a clear understanding of objectives, a communication plan to determine lines of communication, accounting procedures, and budgets and schedules for each interdependent task. The roles and responsibilities of each team member will also be defned at this time.

• The Project Manager is responsible for technical execution and adherence to budget and schedule for the project. At Tierra, all of our project costs are accounted for electronically through the use of Deltek, our customized project management system. Our system provides real-time budget analysis functions enabling the Project Manager and our clients to track project expenditures. We account for all weekly work electronically through timesheets and the periodic electronic submittal of expense sheets. We monitor project status and budget on a weekly basis throughout the life of project.

• Our Right of Way Operations Manager for the Pacifc Northwest, Leslie Findlay (Beaird), is responsible for independent verifcation of workmanship and conformance to right of way acquisition record quality control requirements. Ms. Findlay has over 20 years of right of way experience. Prior to joining Tierra, she not only provided training to agencies and staf regarding acquisition and relocation planning, but also prepared, reviewed, and approved Relocation Plans for local agencies in the State of Washington. Ms. Findlay leads Tierra's Pacifc Northwest-based staf, provides oversight of all staf, and is responsible for contract oversight and budgeting. She will also be responsible for reviewing fnal deliverables prior to their delivery to WSDOT.

Communication Plan

In today's technology-focused world, it's vital to project success to determine how to best communicate with the project team. This is one of the frst topics of discussion when assigned a task. Tierra employs multiple streams of communication, including Microsoft Teams, email, text messages, and even good, old-fashioned phone calls. We will determine team points of contact, communication preferences, and frequency of project updates to WSDOT to ensure the successful delivery of projects from inception to close-out.

Our business is built on client satisfaction and repeat work. We understand that in order to achieve this, developing strong lines of communication between our internal staf and the clients we serve is the foundation for a healthy relationship.

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