Oregon Department
of Transportation
State of the State Report
2008 to 2015 (and beyond)
Joe Gray
State Right of Way Manager
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Headquarters - State Right of Way Manager
• 2008: Dee Jones
• 2012: Rick Crager
• 2014: Joe Gray
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Region 4
• 2008: David Brown
• 2015: Right of Way/Survey Manager
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Region 5
• 2008: Stephanie Anderson
• 2015: Stephanie Anderson – Right of
Way/Survey Manager
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Region 1
• 2008: Darlene Rose
• 2015: Steve Muma, Right of Way/Survey Manager
Kat Halpenny, Right of Way Program Manager
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Region 2
• 2008: Jean Celia
• 2015: Scott Claus, Right of Way/Survey Manager
John Boals, Right of Way Program Manager
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Region 3
• 2008: Gary Taylor
• 2015: Joe Thomas, Unit Manager
Debbie Timms – Right of Way Program Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Leadership Changes
2008:
• Region 1: 11
• Region 2: 14
• Region 3: 8 (+11 survey)
• Region 4: 7 (+ 5 survey)
• Region 5: 5 (+9 survey)
• Headquarters: 41
2015:
• Region 1: 9 (+7 survey)
• Region 2: 11 (+14 survey)
• Region 3: 9 (+ 12 survey/utilities)
• Region 4: 8 (+5 survey)
• Region 5: 6 (+9survey)
• Headquarters: 38
Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Right of Way Staffing
2008
FFY 2008 ROW Funding by Project Type
Project Type
Federal Funds
State Funds
Local Funds
Total Funding
BIKPED
46,789
1,835,011
200,027
2,081,827
BRIDGE
96,908
10,077,075
14,378
10,188,361
CULVRT
-
58,000
-
58,000
EM-REL
-
10,000
-
10,000
ENHANC
214,741
112,000
25,320
352,061
MODERN
5,636,920
23,144,495
10,939,313
39,720,729
OPERAT
85,648
785,737
-
871,385
PRESRV
54,654
1,229,303
-
1,283,957
SAFETY
486,903
2,544,380
-
3,031,283
SALMON
1,594
59,675
-
61,269
Grand Total
6,624,158
39,855,676
11,179,038
57,658,872
Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Program Delivery
Program Delivery
(through
September)
Project Type
Federal Funds
State Funds
Local Funds
Total Funding
BIKPED
1,666,068
513,615
172,931
2,352,614
BRIDGE
543,039
437,342
89,381
1,069,762
CMAQ
502,488
57,512
-
560,000
CULVRT
-
40,000
-
40,000
EM-REL
172,355
19,061
11,811
203,226
ENHANC
1,903,388
150,268
623,104
2,676,759
FISH
-
7,300
-
7,300
IOF
-
15,000
465,000
480,000
MODERN
5,882,882
31,598,901
2,498,268
39,980,051
OPERAT
252,820
119,964
-
372,784
PRESRV
602,047
186,119
-
788,167
SAFETY
1,633,243
2,014,339
116,553
3,764,136
SALMON
-
6,744
-
6,744
SCENBY
TR-PLN
4,460,000
-
31,095
1,115,000
31,095
5,575,000
Grand Total
17,618,329
35,166,165
5,143,143
57,927,637
Oregon Department of
Transportatiion | Highway Divisiion
| Right of Way Section
2015
FFY 2015 ROW Funding by Project Type
Revenue Generated:
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2008:
2009:
2010:
2011:
2012:
2013:
2014:
2015:
Sales:
Sales:
Sales:
Sales:
Sales:
Sales:
Sales:
Sales:
$11,170,205
$3,265,143
$1,404,665
$814,929
$941,642
$1,825,653
$4,435,015
$2,341,041
Leases:
Leases:
Leases:
Leases:
Leases:
Leases:
Leases:
Leases:
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07-09 biennium: $19,041,934
09-11 biennium: $6,654,885
11-13 biennium: $7,842,264
13-15 biennium: $12,505,177
$2,350,616
$2,255,970
$1,906,854
$2,528,437
$2,534,141
$2,540,828
$2,812,475
$2,916,646
*The revenue goal for each biennium is $9,000,000
Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Property Management
• 2008: 32 local projects
• 2015: 25 local projects to date (not complete)
In the 2015-2018 funding cycle, an increase in local program
funding for right of way is expected. This is where the
Legislature has focused the funding.
Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Local Agency Program
• 2008/09 – Legislation was brought forward
by utility companies to ensure that gov’t
agencies worked with them during project
development.
• 2015 – ODOT is currently working with DOJ
to fight utility tariffs. Utility companies are
trying to dictate what gov’t agencies must do
to relocate utilities, which conflicts with
current statutes.
• Reimbursable utilities are expected to
increase, as ODOT is doing more local
projects.
Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Utilities
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Enforces Oregon’s Federal-State Agreement with FHWA through the Oregon
Motorist Information Act
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Promotes public safety and preserves recreational value and natural beauty along
state highways
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Relies on sign location and compensation to determine if qualifies as outdoor
advertising sign (unique to Oregon)
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In 2014, Map-21 added 600 miles of roadway to OAS program
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To ensure compliance, program utilizes a two-step correction process: 1)
courtesy letter; and if necessary, 2) Notice of Violation
Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Outdoor Advertising Program
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015 to Date
New Sign Applications
Received
134
43
19
8
102
56
312
57
New Applications
Denied/Withdrawn
13
13
7
9
28
6
73
2
121
30
12
69
74
50
239
55
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015 to Date
Courtesy Letters Sent
155
102
101
19
26
34
188
108
Notices of Violation Issued
95
34
40
6
7
34
33
17
Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
Outdoor Advertising Program
Technology Changes
• 2015: RITS – Right of Way Information Tracking System
• Web based application with ability to track all aspects of a project.
• Built in alerts and workflows to ensure processes and procedures are followed.
• Built in safeguards to ensure steps followed in proper order (i.e., an offer cannot be
made until the appraisal is reviewed and approved.
• Notifications sent to users so they know when they need to do the next piece.
• Ability to pull a multitude of reports to accurately
track performance and provide statistical data
about all aspects of right of way.
Oregon Department of
Transportatiion | Highway Divisiion
| Right of Way Section
• 2008: RAIN – Right of Way Automated Information Network
• Outdated Access database with very limited functionality
• Data was not linked, and most work had to be done outside the system,
so was unreliable
• No way to ensure proper processes followed
Projections:
• No increases in funding
• Due to this, do not anticipate being able to increase staff
• New Ways of Doing Business
• 3D technology
• Drones
• Mobile scanning
• 2017 Legislature - Possible Funding Increases
• Planning for 2017 NW Regional Conference
Questions?
Oregon Department of Transportation | Highway Division | Right of Way Section
The Future of Right of Way and
Final Thoughts