Current through December 4, 2024
Section 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.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22a-163t(e)-1