(a) A person desiring to lease a highway asset shall
submit a written request through the department's website. Each request
shall include:
(1) the name and address of the person requesting the
lease;
(2) a description of the area or interest of the asset
to be leased, improvements (if any) proposed to be constructed, the
intended use of the proposed leased asset, and a proposed term of
lease;
(3) sketches or drawings showing the area to be leased,
proposed improvements to be constructed, including utilities to serve
the improvements, existing highways or other improvements, all means
of proposed access to the area, and preliminary drainage plans;
(4) adequate information to support findings to authorize
leasing of the asset; and
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the
individual authorized to furnish any additional information desired
by the department regarding a request to lease.
(b) The department may request additional information,
reports, or data of any kind deemed desirable in addition to the written
request referred to in subsection (a) of this section in order to
comply with the requirements of this section.
(c) The department will forward the request for lease
to the district engineer, the right of way division for processing
and, when appropriate, for preparing recommendations to the commission,
the executive director, and the Federal Highway Administration.
(d) The department will inform the potential lessee
of the actions taken on the request to lease.
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