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Course 100: Principles of Land Acquisition

Course Tuition Includes:

• Participant Manual
• Principles of Right of Way Textbook (desk reference)
• Engineering Tools (engineering scale, protractor and straight edge)
• USPAP Text
• Real Estate Dictionary

Course Description:
This course outlines real estate law terms and concepts. Participants will gain awareness of environmental issues, learn the methods of acquiring and transferring title to realty, three views of engineering plans and the fundamentals in property description systems. Topics also include the requirements of a valid contract, information on easements, deeds, leases, the appraisal process, successful negotiations, and relocation requirements involved with property acquisition and management.

Who should take this course:
This course is geared toward the new right-of-way professional with little or no experience in the right-of-way field, individuals specializing in a specific area, such as designers, engineers, construction inspection staff and right-of-way staff desiring a refresher course.

Course Coordinator:
Brian O’Neill, SR/WA, R/W-AC
3085 E. Nature Dr.
Boise, ID 93706
Phone: (208) 999-6042
Email: brian@oneillappraisal.net

Note: This course can be used towards 1 elective credit in the Road Scholar/Master Program. https://lhtac.org/training/roadscholar/

As previously promised, the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) is presenting the Idaho Legislature a 45 day update on the 2017 Local Highway Jurisdictions Report on House Bill 312.

Most jurisdictions file their report online, so the information is available immediately. A paper submittal is still allowed.  With a paper submittal, the report is sent to the State Controller’s Office, then forwarded to the Idaho Transportation Department and then LHTAC receives the information last.  This has created a timing problem to report all information to the legislature by the first day of the session.  LHTAC is working with ITD to find solutions to this problem. 

The report shows continuing significant shortfall with the estimated $362.9 million dollars of statewide local needs that have not been addressed.  This year shows a significant increase in other maintenance due to the record storm events of last year.

This updated report encompasses 99.8% of the total local HB312 funds dispersed.

HB312 – 45 Day Update (PDF)

The Safety Staff Construction Engineer assists the Safety Manager/Resident Engineer in managing Federal-aid construction projects and contracts. The position assists Local Highway Jurisdictions (LHJs) in selecting and managing project consultants for both development and construction of Safety projects administered by LHTAC.

Please submit a cover letter, resume,  and three references. 

This position will be open until filled. There is an immediate need, applicants are encouraged to apply immediately since interviews will occur as resumes are received.

Full Job Description (PDF)

Great news!

On February 15, 2018 the Governor signed House Bill 442, the bill appropriating and transferring the funds for the Strategic Initiatives Program. Award outcome letters will be mailed out next week. Those agencies who were successful will also receive a program agreement which needs to be signed/returned as soon as possible.

We are grateful for the quick work from the Legislature and the Governor to correct the drafting error from 2017 and look forward to reporting on the successful projects next spring. Please reach out to your legislator thanking them for supporting local transportation funding through HB 442.