The City may need to acquire property to construct, operate, and maintain the Confluence Parkway Project. If your property is impacted by the Confluence Parkway Project, a representative will contact you to explain the process and review your rights as a property owner. For more information, please see the links below.

Impacted property owners will receive an offer letter that explains what is needed for the project. Every property and property owner’s situation is unique. In general, one or more of the following will apply:

 
The Washington State Constitution requires the government to pay just compensation before acquiring private property for public use. Just compensation is an estimate of the compensation due for the property based on the fair market value of the property. The City will prepare and give you a report that provides an estimate of the fair market value of your property. The report of value you receive is based on either an administrative offer summary or an appraisal.

Property owners and tenants may be eligible for relocation benefits upon written notice of eligibility from the City.  If eligible, a relocation specialist will contact you with detailed information on your rights and any benefits that are available to you.

Information on the right-of-way acquisition process and relocation benefits that may be available to affected property owners and leaseholders can be found at the links below, along with an approximate timeline planned for completing the right of way acquisition activities.  

• Transportation Property Needs and You
• Non-Residential Relocation Assistance Program
• Residential Relocation Assistance Program
• Personal Property Only Relocation Assistance Program

Please visit the City’s Confluence Parkway main webpage for updated information and news on the Project.

We hope this information has helped give you a better understanding of how private property is acquired for the Confluence Parkway Project. Please contact your property acquisition specialist for answers to any questions you may have or reach out to the contact as shown below for more information.

Melinda Burkhart
Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd.
mburkhart@tierra-row.com, 509-630-7670