Posted by in-too-deep on April 04, 2018 at 14:24:09 from (209.81.122.190):
Talk about opening a can of worms!
The pasture land my wife and I own is on the planned Line 3 crude oil pipe route. We have been approached by the pipeline company, Enbridge, about paying us for the right-of-way.
So far I have asked them to move the pipe route to follow our property boundary instead of straight through the middle through some highly erodable sloping ground. They have agreed and are sending me a revised map. Now, this is where the negotiations begin, correct?
For the sake of argument, let's say they want 10 acres of easement. I don't have any hard numbers yet. This is what I'm thinking should be included in their payment:
1. The baseline market value or more per acre for those 10 acres. 2. Disturbed soil gets restored with a pasture seed blend and WEEDS CONTROLLED. 3. Fence constructed to keep my cows off the new seeding until re-established or cost to build said fence reimbursed 4. Compensation for lost grazing until grass is re-established. 5. Perimeter fences replaced after excavation.
What am I missing? Never done this before.
This is light sandy/gravel soil and might be hard to get growing again without enough rain. Our big concern is being left with a useless weed patch like some other pipelines I've seen. Is there any way to make sure the grass gets restored?
What should I know about the process? Not really interested in hiring a lawyer, but I know it would be wise.
Thank you for any advice and yes, I know this is a tractor forum, but I think it's valuable to hear from folks that have dealt with this personally. Thank you.
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