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Draft 3 / 24/ 99 Alternative Models Davis, CA — Ann Brunett Methods of Acquiring Land Mandatory land dedication : Developers are requiredito mitigate land on a 1 : 1 ratio . Land dedicated must fall within the city 's general plan boundary . Should be equal farmland if possible . If none can be found , they can seek a replacement somewhere else . The developers can create conservation easements on those properties , although the actual holder of the easement is sometimes controversial , with the county , Yellow County Land Trust , and the city all vying for control . Often , the Land Trust will find money to pay for the easement , with the city providing matching funds which they have budgeted . Payment - in - lieu option : A payment - in - lieu option of $ 2000 per acre is also available to the developer, although it is less desirable . Money acquired spent within the general plan area . This option is more expensive than the easements for developers and they can often find farmers willing to sell some of their land . . Other : • Some local farmers create conservation easements on their own Focus of Acquisition • The city concentrates its efforts around one creek in particular. • As the city acquires land around it, the Army Corps of Engineers will come in and repair it back to its original form under a 1135 grant. Besides the creek , acquire land all over the city . Made decision to buy more properties vs . one small piece Now in the process of creating a matrix of easements to provide a picture of what they have , the gaps that might exist , and what is happening with the properties . Boulder County, CO — Nancy Dayton , (303) 678 -6243 Methods of Acquiring Land : . Sales Tax : In 1993 passed a sales tax for acquiring land Revenue from so far between $ 4 and $ 4 . 5 million annually , which the county uses to pay off bonds . 25