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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20121984.tiff RESOLUTION RE: ACTION OF THE BOARD CONCERNING PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - RITCHIE BROS. PROPERTIES, INC. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, State of Colorado, at a duly and lawfully called regular meeting held on the 30th day of July, 2012, at which meeting there were present the following members: Chair Sean P. Conway, and Commissioners William F. Garcia, Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Douglas Rademacher, with Commissioner David E. Long being excused, and WHEREAS, notice of such meeting and an opportunity to be present has been given to the taxpayer and the Assessor of said County, with said Assessor, Christopher Woodruff, being present, and taxpayer, Ritchie Bros. Properties, Inc., not being present, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has carefully considered the attached petition, and is fully advised in relation thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Board concurs with the recommendation of the Assessor and the petition be and hereby is, denied, and an abatement or refund be allowed as follows: CORRECTION TO ASSESSED ABATEMENT TAX VALUATION OR REFUND YEAR $0.00 $0.00 2011 C,e, 1158, Pei. g�Z" t 2 2012-1984 AS0081 TAX ABATEMENT PETITION - RITCHIE BROS. PROPERTIES, INC. PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 30th day of July, A.D., 2012. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: Sean nwa Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board Wi iam F. Garcia, ro- em BY: aiL91-u_ Deputy Cle to the'coard �` ����� "'DA— I)bu ' bara Kirkmeyer // t 1861 '.. • APP ED AS ORM: may,; USED : id E. Lon „ C unty Attorney r �q �tti►^i Douglaaademac er Date of signature: SL&Z.--/ a 2012-1984 AS0081 F L. I II I I' I Vr% rt.i rLrnVnr tart um-. LJ'ILJ LJr r/'IALV r064 County:WELD Date Received 0:90/014m (Use Assessor's or Commission li ) r r rem a Section I: Petitioner, please complete Section I only. fft: WELD COUNTY Date: COMMISSIONERS 30 2012 COMMISSIONERS FEB 00 2g12 Month Day Year Petitioner's Name: Ritchie Bros Properties Inc NU JUL -S P I: 03 WELD • WCOUNTY ASSESSOF COI GRAEC Petitioner's Mailing Address: do Grant Thornton, LLP PO Box 130477 r s,-r`5313 Dallas R E C V City or Town State Zip Code SCHEDULE OR PARCEL NUMBER(S) PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY R4699107 MEA 1RBAP L1 RITCHIE BROTHERS AUCTION PARK FG# 1 MEAD Petitioner requests an abatement or refund of the appropriate taxes and states that the taxes assessed against the above property for the property tax year 2011 are incorrect for the following reasons: (Briefly describe why the taxes have been levied erroneously or illegally, whether due to erroneous valuation, irregularity in levying, clerical error, or overvaluation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.) Erroneous valuation;subject property was over assessed for for 2011, see attached information. Petitioner's estimate of value: $4,710,000 (2011 ) Value Year I declare, under penalty of perjury in the second degree, that this petition, together with any accompanying exhibits or statements, has been prepared or examined by me, and to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, is true, correct, and complete. Daytime Phone Number f ) Petiti is Signature By Daytime Phone Number f 214 ) 561-2324 Agent's Signature'. `Letter of agency must be attached when petition is submitted by an agent. If the Board of County Commissioners,pursuant to§39-10-114(1),C.R.S.,or the Property Tax Administrator,pursuant to§39-2-116,C.R.S., denies the petition for refund or abatement of taxes in whole or in part,the Petitioner may appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals pursuant to the provisions of§39-2-125,C.R.S.,within thirty days of the entry of any such decision,§39-10-114.5(1),C.R.S. Section II: Assessor's Recommendation (For Assessor's Use Only) Tax Year 20 it Actual Assessed Tax Original ✓`13,SL q 7S /S2,34(2 e/4f5 /6,f' a 5 Corrected S 35-2- 7?5 /Sf2 34O */�4 /,s;s: ZS co l Abate/Refund ._ -. —925' ❑Assessor recommends approval as outlined above. N If the request for abatement is based upon the grounds of overvaluation,no abatement or refund of taxes shall be made if an objection or protest to such valuation has been filed and a Notice of Determination has been mailed to the taxpayer,§39-10-114(1)(a)(l)(D),C.R.S. Tax year: Protest? E No ❑Yes (If a protest was filed,please attach a copy of the NOD.) 'v-Assessor recommends denial for the following reason(s): / Qy� Cots S"/sue Told Ziicn'7e csvpor/ v< Assessor's o eputy Assessor's S. ture (Section III or Section IV must be completed) Every petition for abatement or refund filed pursuant to§39-10-114.C.R.S.shall be acted upon pursuant to the provisions of this section by the Board of County Commissioners or the Assessor,as appropriate,within six months of the date of filing such petition,§39-1-113(1.7),C.R.S. Section III: Written Mutual Agreement of Assessor and Petitioner (Only for abatements up to$10,000) The Commissioners of County authorize the Assessor by Resolution No. to review petitions for abatement or refund and to settle by written mutual agreement any such petition for abatement or refund in an amount of$10,000 or less per tract, parcel, or lot of land or per schedule of personal property, in accordance with§39-1-113(1.5), C.R.S. The Assessor and Petitioner mutually agree to the values and tax abatement/refund of: Tax Year Actual Assessed Tax Original Corrected Abate/Refund Note:The total tax amount does not include accrued interest,penalties,and fees associated with late and/or delinquent tax payments,if applicable. Please contact the County Treasurer for full payment information. Petitioner's Signature Date Assessor's or Deputy Assessor's Signature Date Section IV: Decision of the County Commissioners )Must be completed if Section Ill does not apply) WHEREAS,the County Commissioners of County, State of Colorado,at a duly and lawfully called regular meeting held on / / , at which meeting there were present the following members: Month Day Year with notice of such meeting and an opportunity to be present having been given to the Petitioner and the Assessor of said County and Assessor (being present--not present)and Name Petitioner (being present--not present),and WHEREAS,the said Name County Commissioners have carefully considered the within petition,and are fully advised in relation thereto, NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Board (agrees--does not agree)with the recommendation of the Assessor, and that the petition be(approved--approved in part--denied)with an abatement/refund as follows: Year Assessed Value Taxes Abate/Refund Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners'Signature County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the aforementioned county, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing order is truly copied from the record of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this day of Month Year County Clerk's or Deputy County Clerk's Signature Note: Abatements greater than$10,000 per schedule,per year,must be submitted in duplicate to the Property Tax Administrator for review. Section V: Action of the Property Tax Administrator (For all abatements greater than$10,000) The action of the Board of County Commissioners, relative to this petition, is hereby ❑Approved ❑Approved in part$ ❑ Denied for the following reason(s): Secretary's Signature Property Tax Administrator's Signature Date • GrantThornton Weld County Appraisal District 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley,CO 80631 Grant Thornton LLP 1717 Main Street,Suite 1500 Dallas,TX 75201-9436 T 214.561.2300 F 214.561.2370 January 4,2012 www.GrantThornton.com Dear Sir or Madam, RE:2011 Tax Abatement Appeal Please find attached 2011 Tax Abatement Appeal for subject property located in your jurisdiction.The owner information is as follows: Ritchie Bros Properties Inc-Account# R4699107. We believe the current value of$5,352,975 is over the subject's fair market value,and we recommend reducing it to$4,710,000 (see attached supporting information). If you have any questions regarding this Tax Abatement Appeal or if you need any additional information,please feel free to contact me. Sincerely Francis Kafor Sr Associate Property Tax Francis.Ka for(&,us.gt.com 214-561-2324 Grant Thornton LLP U S member firm of Gran Thornton Internabonal Ltd. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY This letter will serve as authorization for Grant Thornton LLC and/or its designees to represent Ritchie Bros. Properties, Inc in its affairs concerning all property tax matters for tax years 2010-2011. This includes, but is not limited to: examining all property tax records, representation before the Assessor, Boards of Review, and/or any other governmental agency responsible for the assessment of the property. 4444 Ritchie Drive, Longmont, CO 80504 Weld County Tax Parcel #R4699107 Name of Taxpayer: 4 ifek.e. , Pro%p,-hpc 1, Signature 5ti.ervisor, ProAer4 es Title I /f Jan u61.(- ! 30, ,2o/,7. Date Subscribed and orn to before me this day of ihNvisKt.-► , '2°12. Nota RANJEEV ANGRA Barrister & Solicitor A Notary Public in and for the Province of British Columbia 9500 Glenlyon Parkway Burnaby, B.C. Canada V5J 006 Tel; 778-331-5408 . Fax: 778-331-4629 Calculator Cost Form For subscribers using the MARSHALL VALUATION SERVICE Calculator Cost Method SQUARE FOOT COSTS 1. Subscriber making survey Grant Thornton LLP Date of survey 1/4/2012 2. Name of Building Owner Ritche Bros 3. Located at PARCEL# R4699107 SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III SECTION IV 4. Occupancy Office Space Light Industrial Showroom Paving/Chain Link Fence 5. Building class and quality Cis. C Qual. Good Cis. C Qual. Good Cis. C Qual. Good Cis. Qual. 6. Exterior wall Brick/Metal Brick/Metal Brick/Metal 7. No.of stories&height per story No. 1 Ht. 16 No. 1 Ht. 16 No. 1 Ht. 16 No. Ht. 8. Average floor area 2173 ` 34200 35000 9. Average perimeter Not Calculated Not Calculated Not calculated \ 10. Age and Condition Age 6 Cond. Aq Age 6 Cond. AV Age 6 Cond. AV `Age_ Cond. 1 1 5f� � I /" c C.' 'I,' / 11. Region: Western x Central Eastern qc �� 12. Climate: Mild Moderate x Exreme SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III SECTION IV 13. Base square foot cost 31.59 43.03 57.78 SQUARE FOOT REFINEMENTS 14. Heating,cooling,ventilation 0 0 0 15. Elevator deduction 0 0 0 16. Miscellaneous 17. Total lines 13 through 16 31.59 43.03 57.78 HEIGHT AND SIZE REFINEMENTS 18. Number of stories-multiplier 1 1 1 19. Height per story-multiplier(see Line 7) 1.041 1.041 1.041 20. Floor area/perimeter multiplier(see Lines 8 and 9) 0.98 0.98 0.98 21. Combined height and size multiplier(Lines 18 x 19 x 20) 1.02018 1.02018 1.02018 FINAL CALCULATIONS SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III SECTION IV 22. Refined square foot cost(Line 17 x 21) 32.23 43.90 58.95 23. Current cost multiplier(Sect.99,p.3) 1.01 1.01 1.01 24. Local multiplier(Sect.99,pp.5 through 10) 0.89 0.89 0.89 25. Final sq.ft.cost(Line 22 x Line 23 x Line 24) 28.97 39.46 52.99 26. Area 2173 34200 35000 27. Line 25 x Line 26 62,950 1,349,540 1,854,530 - 28. Lump sums(Line 34) 0 0 0 29. Replacement cost(Line 27+ Line 28) 62950 1349540 1854530 30. Depreciation%(Section 97) 0.08 0.08 0.08 31. Depreciation amount(Line 29 x Line 30) 5036 107963 148362 32. Depreciated cost(Line 29-Line 31) 57,914 1,241,576 1,706,167 TOTAL OF ALL SECTIONS 33. Total Square Feet 71373 Depreciated Cost: 3,005,658 Assessed: 3,648,604 Worksheet created for Excel data entry Cost Valuation Anaysis Owner's Name: Ritchie Bros Properties Inc Parcel ID N R4699107 • Building area breakdown • Use Type SF YOC Actual Age Eff Age Condition Quality of Construction 1 Office Space 2173 2006 6 6 Good Average 2 Light Manufacturing 34200 2006 6 6 Good Average 3 Showroom 35,000 2006 6 6 Good Average Total SOFT • Office to Space 3% Other Improvements Units Paving 700,000 2006 6 6 Good Average Fencing 6,000 2006 6 6 Good Average Improvement Summary Description Foundation Reinforced Concrete f000tings Avg Frame Mansonry,Wood,Metal Avg Exterior Walls Engineered Metal Building Avg Interior Walls Metal/Textured and Painted Drywall Avg Ceiling Unfinished I I Avg HVAC System Roof or wall mounted HVAC units Avg Exterior Lighting Mercury Vapor Fixtures I Avg Interior Lightings Reccessed Flourescent fixtures Avg Flooring Concrete,Carpet,Ceramic tile,and Vinyl Avg Plumbing Regular Avg Elevators/Stairwells n/a Avg Fire Protection Sprinklered and Smoke detectors Avg Parking/Paving Asphalt paved open parking Avg Landscaping Gravel I Avg • 'Site Analysis • • Physical Description • Gross Area 65.5 Acres 2,855,129 SF Shape Regular Topography Level Utility Availability Water Yes Sewer Yes - Natural Gas Yes Electricity Yes Telephone Yes • _--.-.-__- -- Site Valuation According to Weld County Assessor,subject site is currently assessed at$1,704,371 or$0.60/SF • Total Depreciated Improvement Value $3,005,658 (See attached Marshall&Swift Cost Analysis) Total Property Value(Land and Building) $4,710,029 Weld County Appraised value for 2011 $5,352,975 Subject Property Value recommendation $4.]10.000 • Please Note; Base Sf cost,multipiers,and depreciation was from Marshall&Swift Cost Tables Office Building Sec 15 Pg 17 I Class C Avg Distribution Warehouse Warehouse(406) Sec 14,Page 23 Class S Avg • Ind,Light Manfacturing(494) Sec 14,Page 14 Class S Avg Paving Sec 66,Page 2 2"Asphalt Paving Chain Link Fences Sec 66,Page 4 4 Ft(Height) I .Property Profile - Print Page 1 of 4 Property Profile for Account#R4699107 January 4,2012 Account Information Account Parcel Space Account Type Tax Year Tax Area Buildings Actual Value Assessed Value R4699107 120726301001 Industrial 2012 2685 3 5,352,975 1,552,360 Legal MEA 1RBAP L1 RITCHIE BROTHERS AUCTION PARK FG#1 MEAD 000000000 Subdivision Block Lot Land Economic Area RITCHIE BROTHERS AUCTION PARK FG NO 1 Ritchie Brothers Auction Park 1 FINAL PLAT Property Address Property City Zip Section Township Range MEAD 000000000 26 03 68 Owner Information Owner(s) Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City ST Zip RITCHIE B P O BOX 6429 LINCOLN NE 68506- PROPERTIES INCI 0428 Document History Information Reception Rec Date Type Grantor Grantee Sale Sale Price Dale Building Information Building 1 ID Type NBHD Occupancy Built As Bedrooms Baths Rooms 1 Commercial 3909 Showroom Indust Lght Manufacturing 0 0 0 ID Square Ft Condo SF Total Basement SF Finished Garage SF Carport SF Balcony SF Porch SF Bsmt SF 1 35,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ID Year Built %Complete Stories Perimeter Units Unit Type 1 2006 100 1 700 0 ID Length Width Make 1 0 0 http://propertyprofile.co.weld.co.us/index.html?version=2&account=R4699107 1/4/2012 .Property Profile -Print Page 2 of 4 ID Exterior Roof Cover Interior HVAC 1 Radiant ID Detail Type Detail Description Units 1 Add On Asphalt Low 700,000 1 Add On Chain Link Fence 8ft 6,000 Building 2 ID Type NBHD Occupancy Built As Bedrooms Baths Rooms 2 Commercial 3909 Indust Lght Manufacturing Indust Lght Manufacturing 0 0 0 ID Square Ft Condo SF Total Basement SF Finished Garage SF Carport SF Balcony SF Porch SF Bsmt SF 2 34,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ID Year Built %Complete Stories Perimeter Units Unit Type 2 2006 100 1 884 0 ID Length Width Make 2 0 0 ID Exterior Roof Cover Interior HVAC 2 None ID Detail Type Detail Description Units Building 3 ID Type NBHD Occupancy Built As Bedrooms Baths Rooms 3 Commercial 3909 Office Building Industrial Interior Office 0 0 0 Space ID Square Ft Condo SF Total Basement SF Finished Garage SF Carport SF Balcony SF Porch SF Bsmt SF 3 2,173 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ID Year Built %Complete Stories Perimeter Units Unit Type 3 2006 100 1 217 0 http://propertyprofile.co.weld.co.us/index.html?version=2&account=R4699107 1/4/2012 ,.Property Profile - Print Page 3 of 4 ID Length Width Make 3 0 0 ID Exterior Roof Cover Interior HVAC 3 None ID Detail Type Detail Description Units Valuation Information Type Code Description Actual Value Assessed Value Acres Land SqFt Land 3112 CONTRACTING/SERVICE-LAND 1,704,371 494,270 65.545 2,855,129 Improvement 3212 CONTRACTING/SERVICE-IMPS 1,969,877 571,260 0.000 0 Improvement 3215 MANUFACTURED PROCESSING- 1,678,727 486,830 0.000 0 IMPS 5,352,975 1,552,360 65.545 2,855,129 Tax Information Tax Area District ID District Name Current Mill Levy Tax Year 2685 0100 WELD COUNTY 16.804 2012 2685 0213 SCHOOL DIST RE1J 47.614 2012 2685 0301 NORTHERN COLORADO WATER(NCW) 1.000 2012 2685 0303 ST VRAIN LEFT HAND WATER(SVW) 0.184 2012 2685 0306 LITTLE THOMPSON WATER(LTW) 0.000 2012 2685 0420 MEAD TOWN 11.522 2012 2685 0512 MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE 11.747 2012 2685 0620 ST VRAIN SANITATION 0.720 2012 2685 1050 HIGH PLAINS LIBRARY 3.271 2012 2685 1202 LONGMONT CONSERVATION 0.000 2012 92.862 Property Photo http://propertyprofile.co.weld.co.us/index.html?version=2&account=R4699107 1/4/2012 ,.Property Profile- Print Page 4 of 4 ' } i }4 1 _ Ul1 _x a"�a,h. .mom,, m� Property Sketch Total Building Size 35,000 sq.fl. First Floor 26400.0' Second Floor!total 8600.0' 24013. Second floor office area 40.0' 200.0' 6500.0' Co a `m d o Equipment Auction Area Q 18.0'WH Q irk,' o E 0 140.0' Second Level o Registration/reception Concorse&Restrooms Catering Main Level storage/etc. 180.0' Sketch by,,,m,IV° http://propertyprofile.co.weld.co.us/index.html?version=2&account=R4699107 1/4/2012 .,.Weld County Property Information Page 1 of 1 VELD COUNTYColorado ;_ iiir; PropotilrtarmaonPortal 1 :. III u . t ": $,',' ) •ti " 0 i ,' $ r 4 r f .fe ! Iy , k r. Y I F 0 nix I t,.!1'' iNwits.,c.1 44:11, r, 1 ii ill -IV' , ''l :' -10'...1.1 1 I ., } ' 1 I it I.)I,nit I, °, Opqn 4.:' ^/.74.g... _ .,, ..,:.. ,;:...70 lb / ; gl'ill, ,;.7., .I'l ' ' r4 '3.C*14' I I I 1 S: ` / i / l'"iir el; I. ze .e ', - �h' / 1 ■ i ._� r http://propertyinfo.co.weld.co.us/ 1/4/2012 - ' REAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF VALUATION ; Christopher M. Woodruff Date of Notice: 5/1/2011 Weld County Assessor Telephone: (970) 353-3845 or (720)6524255 �' 400 N 17th Ave Fax: (970) 304-6433 Greeley, CO 80631 E-mail: appeals@co.weld.co.us www.co.weld.co.us Office Hours: 8:00 AM -5:00 PM y� �bi ' �'i+`Y SSA ' ..m�'y A0,* T) "f._.-A4- , ' RI Y' • j{,�{ ��Ill .`Ii�1�� 'C •���c T :���I� `�3f Rr'%t ii . �I /gyp.�rtp �/.er�}'�/���p� cf(^� 19rf -"—,Yclsie:,Fx - S.F?'_ +,6,3; y w6w.tiv.t., -�d. .. ne , .�,1 6 PROPERTY r A✓0RG�7S ,[ -,' : R4699107 1 2011 2685 MEA 1RBAP L1 RITCHIE BR I Fj I�j6CT1ON PARK a x.: FG#1 MEAD 000000000 .r< RITCHIE BROS PROPERTIES INC MEAD CO P O BOX 6429 -(� - 20 �,. m LINCOLN NE 68506-0429 ce> n.,- i a o .2_ .6,30 ) eP)O1°71111 D1PT PR��* 4. .z F r'CURRENT YEAR '--4,.",„g'-'`a '� '{r-,. INDUSTRIAL $4,639,255 $5,352,975 $713,720(---uiS, ,y \k, ,,44„10_,+7-- Jr - -, `£F _ ,,,i, 4 $4,639,255 $5,352,975 $713,720 LAND NET SOFT: 2,855,129 OCCUPANCYI SHOWROOM O LAND NET ACRES: 65.5447 i OCCUPANCY2 INDUST LGI-fT MANUFACTURING OCCUPANCY3 OFFICE BUILDING YEAR BUILT 2006 CLASS METAL FRAME TOTAL BLDG SQ fT 71373 TOTAL INDUSTRIAL 71373 'g; UNIT SO FT a TOTAL BUILDING COUNT 3 A. 'The square footage listed is the total exterior square footage and may include other structures an the property. Improvements means all structures,buildings,fixtures, fences,and water rights erected upon or affixed to land,whether or not title to such land has been acquired,¢39-1-102(7),C.R.S. The assessment rate for residential property is projected to be 7.96%, §.39-1-104.2(3), C.R.S. A change in the projected residential assessment percentage is not grounds for protest or abatement of taxes, § 39-5-121(1), C.R.S. Generally, all other property, Including vacant land, is assessed at 29%, §39-1-104(1), C.R.S. The tax notice you receive next January will be based on the current year actual value. If the Senior Citizen or Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption has been applied to your residential property, it is not reflected in the current year actual value shown above. You have the right to protest the classification and/or valuation of your property. Please refer to they, reverse side of this notice for additional information. 15-OPT-AR NOV 181-04/11 R4899107 342319 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE: (970) 336-7215, EXT. 4226 1 8 6 1 - 2 0 1 I FAX: (970) 352-0242 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 WELD_ ,COUNTY July 6, 2012 C/O GRANT THORNTON LLP RITCHIE BROS PROPERTIES INC PO BOX 130477 DALLAS TX 75313 RE: SCHEDULE NUMBER R4699107 Dear Property Owner: This is to advise you that the Weld County Board of Commissioners will hear your petition for abatement or refund of taxes on the property described as: MEA 1RBAP Lot 1 Ritchie Brothers Auction Park, FG #1, Mead, Colorado. The meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Assembly Room, Greeley, Colorado 80631. The Assessor is recommending that the Board deny your petition. You are not required to be present at this hearing; however, this is your opportunity to have your position heard, especially if your position is opposed to the Assessor's recommendation. If you intend to submit any documentation in support of your position for this hearing, all such documentation must be submitted to the Office of the Clerk to the Board and to the Weld County Assessor's Office at least seven calendar days prior to the meeting date in order for it to be considered at the scheduled hearing. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (970) 336-7215, Extension 4225. Sincerely, Tonya Disney Deputy Clerk to the Board cc: Assessor Grant Thornton LLP Attn: Property Tax PO Box 130477IDallas TX 75313 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE: (970) 336-7215, Ext. 4225 FAX: (970) 352-0242 1 8 6 1 - 2 0 1 I 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 WELD.__--000NTY August 29, 2012 O/O GRANT THORNTON LLP RITCHIE BROS PROPERTIES INC PO BOX 130477 DALLAS TX 75313 RE: SCHEDULE NUMBER R4699107 Dear Property Owner: On July 30, 2012, the Board of Weld County Commissioners considered your petition for abatement or refund of taxes and denied same. Pursuant to Section 39-2-125(f), C.R.S., you have the right to appeal this decision to the State Board of Assessment Appeals within thirty days. You may obtain the appropriate forms and instructions from: Board of Assessment Appeals, Department of Local Affairs, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 315 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-866-5880 In preparation for appealing to the State Board of Assessment Appeals you may also go to the following state link to obtain any further information you may need to proceed, http://www.dola.state.co.us/baa/index.htm Very truly yours, 471.114.9:0-7 SPA Tonya Johnson Deputy Clerk to the Board cc: Assessor Grant Thornton LLP Attn: Property Tax PO Box 130477 Dallas TX 75313 Hello