When an independent appraisal is required for the sale or lease of county property, the following procedures are to be followed:
A. The planning department shall send a request for proposal to the appraiser whose name is at the top of the list for the type of property being appraised. The request shall identify the property to be appraised, the desired terms and conditions of appraisal and the requirements for the response to the request for proposal. The response from the appraiser must include: 1) a statement of specific qualifications to do the type of appraisal required; 2) a proposal of the terms and conditions for the appraisal; 3) a disclosure statement which includes, without limitation, all sources of income of the appraiser that may constitute a conflict of interest and any relationship of the appraiser with the property owner or the owner of an adjoining property; and 4) a statement that the appraiser is not related within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity to any person who has an interest in the real property or an adjoining property.
B. If the appraiser does not satisfactorily respond to the request as determined by the planning department, his or her name shall be moved to the bottom of the list, and the department shall move to the next name on the list. If the appraiser responds to the request in terms that are responsive and satisfactory to the department, his or her name shall be recommended to the county commissioners for approval as specified in subsection 11.04.090B of this chapter.
C. If more than one appraisal is required, this procedure shall be followed for each appraiser. To expedite the selection process or foster competitive bidding, the planning department may send a request for proposal to more than one appraiser, and those who respond and are not selected shall be left at the top of the list.
D. Once the resolution of intent is adopted by the board of county commissioners as set forth in subsection 11.04.095A5 of this chapter, the planning department shall engage the qualified appraisers to conduct appraisals utilizing the approved form agreement for appraisal services. (Ord. 228A, 1-16-2013)