Can the required early notice be provided at a public meeting? When is the best time to give this notice?
No. When property is to be acquired, each owner should be notified in such a way that an administrative record exists to attest to the delivery to the owner. There is no assurance when using a public meeting that all affected owners will be present and each owner is due the courtesy of receiving a timely notice of the agency’s intent. The notice should be provided as early as possible, when it is known a property interest will be acquired, and no later than when the appraisal or waiver valuation assignments are made.
