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
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TAX ABATEMENT PETITION - RITCHIE BROS. PROPERTIES, INC.
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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
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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 •
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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
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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
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Subscribed and orn to before me this day of ihNvisKt.-► , '2°12.
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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
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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
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Building area breakdown
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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
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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
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'Site Analysis
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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 •
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Site Valuation
According to Weld County Assessor,subject site is currently assessed at$1,704,371 or$0.60/SF
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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- ' 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
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INDUSTRIAL $4,639,255 $5,352,975 $713,720(---uiS, ,y
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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
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'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
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