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b. For all purchases where the purchase price is more than $20,000, the Recipient shall obtain an <br />appraisal from an appraiser licensed according to the requirements of the laws of the State of <br />Minnesota. In all other instances, where the Recipient is not intending to convey the real <br />property or interest in real property to DNR, the Recipient shall obtain appropriate <br />documentation substantiating the purchase price. <br />c. The Recipient shall provide the landowner with a summary of any required appraisal. <br />4. Survey/Legal Description: The Recipient shall determine if the real property or a part of the <br />real property will need to be surveyed in order to create an acceptable, recordable legal <br />description. If a survey is needed, the Recipient shall obtain a survey from a surveyor licensed <br />according to the requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota. If the Recipient intends to <br />convey the real property or the interest in real property to DNR, it is advisable for the Recipient to <br />provide DNR with a proposed legal description for the real property for review before an appraisal <br />is completed. The Recipient shall also provide a copy of the survey to DNR for review before <br />closing on the conveyance to DNR. Where the purchase price is based upon a per acre <br />calculation, the Recipient should consider including a provision in the option or purchase <br />agreement that in the event that the acreage changes by more than 1/2 of an acre due to the survey, <br />the purchase price shall be adjusted based on the average per acre value. <br />5. Title: The Recipient shall obtain evidence that title to the real property or interest in real property <br />is marketable and free and clear of any rights, restrictions or encumbrances that would interfere <br />with the use for which the real property or interest in real property is being acquired. Where the <br />Recipient intends to convey the real property or interest in real property to DNR, this shall include <br />either an abstract of title or registered property abstract and an attorney's title opinion or a title <br />commitment for an owner's policy of title insurance. DNR will not accept real property or an <br />interest in real property until such time as it concludes that, in the opinion of the State, title is <br />marketable. <br />6. County Board Notification: Prior to deciding whether to accept any interest in real property <br />purchased under this Agreement, DNR shall discuss the acquisition with or, if needed, obtain the <br />approval of the county board of the county in which the property is located. <br />7. Relocation: State law may require payment of relocation expenses for purchases of any <br />residences or businesses on real property that will be conveyed to the DNR. Generally, the <br />Recipient will seek to avoid acquisition of residences or businesses using funds under this <br />Agreement. In unique circumstances, recipients may work with DNR to obtain from a landowner <br />a waiver of relocation benefits. <br />8. Forms: The Recipient may use Recipient's own option, purchase agreement or other forms <br />for acquisition. It is advisable for the Recipient to review these forms ahead of time with DNR for <br />acquisitions of real property or interests in real property intended to be conveyed to DNR, to avoid <br />terms in the form that may conflict with state policies. <br />36 <br />