Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22a-163t(e)-1 - Pre-site selection property appraisal

(a) Appraisal. When an application is filed with the council, the applicant shall, by certified mail, notify each property owner within a two-mile radius of the proposed facility of the pre-site selection property appraisal of fair market value of the property, determined pursuant to Section 22a-163t(e) (4) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(b) Negotiation. If the pre-site selection property appraisal is disputed by the property owner, the property owner may negotiate directly with the applicant, operator, or certificate holder for a change. If not disputed within 60 days, the appraisal shall be deemed a fair and accurate appraisal.

(c) Submittal to Council. Within six months after applying for a certificate from the council, the applicant shall submit to the Council all pre-site selection property appraisals of fair market value and property value disputes that have not been resolved.

(d) Disputes. When making a decision on the application for a certificate, the council shall be the final arbitrator of all property appraisal disputes and issue final pre-site selection property appraisals of fair market values for all properties within a two-mile radius of the facility.

(e) Decision. The council shall base its decision on:

(1) The appraisals arranged by the applicant;

(2) The claims and contentions of the property owners;

(3) Any appraisals provided by the property owners;

(4) The municipal property assessments; and

(5) If necessary, a professional appraisal of every disputed property, arranged by the council and paid for by the applicant.

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22a-163t(e)-1

Effective March 7, 1989