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Home My WebLink About20062055.tiff RESOLUTION RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, 2006, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO - DENY PETITIONER'S APPEAL AND AFFIRM ASSESSOR'S VALUE PETITION OF: DIAMOND SHAMROCK AD VALOREM TAX DEPT P O BOX 690110 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78269-0110 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: ACCOUNT#: P0014846 PARCEL#: 096131416003 -LAS 11582 BLK 2 SITUS: 113 N 2 ST LASALLE 00000 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, convened as the Board of Equalization for the purpose of adjusting, equalizing, raising or lowering the assessment and valuation of real and personal property within Weld County, fixed and made by the County Assessor for the year 2006, and WHEREAS, said petition has been heard before the County Assessor and due Notice of Determination thereon has been given to the taxpayer(s), and WHEREAS, the taxpayer(s) presented a petition of appeal of the County Assessor's valuation for the year 2006, claiming that the property described in such petition was assessed too high, as more specifically stated in said petition, and WHEREAS, said petitioner not being present or represented, and WHEREAS,the Board has made its findings on the evidence,testimony and remonstrances and is now fully informed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, acting as the Weld County Board of Equalization, that the evidence presented at the hearing clearly supported the value placed upon the Petitioner's property, after review by the Weld County Assessor. Such evidence indicated the value was reasonable, equitable, and derived according to the methodologies, percentages, figures and formulas dictated to the Weld County Assessor by law. The assessment and valuation of the Weld County Assessor shall be, and hereby is, affirmed as follows: ACTUAL VALUE AS DETERMINED BY ASSESSOR Land $ 0 Improvements OR Personal Property 165,070 TOTAL $ 165,070 2006-2055 AS0064 �•� ► S. 0 4, PET ife-r Ofs-Oy-4 RE: BOE - DIAMOND SHAMROCK PAGE 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a denial of a petition, in whole or in part, by the Board of Equalization may be appealed by selecting one of the following three options; however,said appeal must be filed within 30 days of the denial: 1. Board of Assessment Appeals: You have the right to appeal the County Board of Equalization's(CBOE's)decision to the Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). Such hearing is the final hearing at which testimony, exhibits, or any other evidence may be introduced. If the decision of the BAA is further appealed to the Court of Appeals, only the record created at the BAA hearing shall be the basis for the Court's decision. No new evidence can be introduced at the Court of Appeals. (Section 39-8-108(10), C.R.S.) Appeals to the BAA must be made on forms furnished by the BAA, and such appeals should be mailed or delivered within thirty (30) days of denial by the CBOE to: Board of Assessment Appeals 1313 Sherman Street, Room 315 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-866-5880 Fees: A taxpayer representing himself is not charged for the first two appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals; however, a taxpayer being represented by an agent or an attorney must submit a fee of$101.25 per appeal. OR 2. District Court: You have the right to appeal the CBOE's decision to the District Court of the county wherein your property is located. New testimony, exhibits or any other evidence may be introduced at the District Court hearing. For filing requirements, please contact your attorney or the Clerk of the District Court. Further appeal of the District Court's decision is made to the Court of Appeals for a review of the record. (Section 39-8-108(1), C.R.S.) OR 3. Binding Arbitration: You have the right to submit your case to arbitration. If you choose this option the arbitrator's decision is final and your right to appeal your current valuation ends. (Section 39-8-108.5, C.R.S.) Selecting the Arbitrator: In order to pursue arbitration, you must notify the CBOE of your intent. You and the CBOE select an arbitrator from the official list of qualified people. If you cannot agree on an arbitrator,the District Court of the county in which the property is located will make the selection. 2006-2055 AS0064 RE: BOE - DIAMOND SHAMROCK PAGE 3 Arbitration Hearing Procedure: Arbitration hearings are held within sixty days from the date the arbitrator is selected. Both you and the CBOE are entitled to participate. The hearings are informal. The arbitrator has the authority to issue subpoenas for witnesses, books, records, documents and other evidence. He also has the power to administer oaths, and all questions of law and fact shall be determined by him. The arbitration hearing may be confidential and closed to the public, upon mutual agreement. The arbitrator's written decision must be delivered to both parties personally or by registered mail within ten (10) days of the hearing. Such decision is final and not subject to review. Fees and Expenses: The arbitrator's fees and expenses are agreed upon by you and the CBOE. In the case of residential real property, such fees and expenses cannot exceed$150.00 per case. The arbitrator's fees and expenses, not including counsel fees, are to be paid as provided in the decision. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 1st day of August, A.D., 2006. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ,� ]��<Q1 WELD COUNTY ORADO ATTEST: ,1L4/' ,9 Ct� � el'14/ 861 l' t O M. eile, Chair Weld County Clerk to th o- O; vA Fo y Davi . Long, Pro-Tem BY: Deputy Cler o the Board EXCUSED Will m H. Je ke APPROVED AS TO FORM: Q — Robe Dasd Assi nt Co ty ttorney �Gu.j /� Glen Vaad Date of signature: % ✓� 1/12 2006-2055 AS0064 NOTICE OF DENIAL OFFICE OF COUNTY ASSESSOR 1400 NORTH 17th AVE. LAS 11582 BLK 2 SITUS : 113 N 2 ST G5R3-384YEELEY,CO 80631 0 LASALLE 00000 PHONE(970) EXT. veww.co.weld.co:us OWNER: DIAMOND SHAMROCK �Gt� COLORADO DIAMOND SHAMROCK DEPT LOG 766 RECEIVED PARCEL 096131416003 AD VALOREM TAX P O BOX 690110 ACCOUNT P0014846 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78269-0110 JUL 1 4 Z00E: YEAR 2006 VALERO ENEiGYCARIP0M1U AO VALOREM TAX DEPARTMENT The appraised value of property is based on the appropriate consideration of the approaehcs to value required by law. The Assessor has determined that your property should be included in the following category(ies): If your concern is the amount of your property tax,local taxing authorities(county,city,fire protection,and other special districts)hold budget hearings in the fall. Please refer to your tax bill or ask your Assessor for a listing of these districts,and plan to attend these budget hearings. The Assessor has carefully studied all available information,giving particular attention to the specifics included on your protest,and has determined the valuation(s)assigned to your property. The reasons for this determination of value are: No change has benn reade to the valuation of this property. Colorado law • requires us to sand this notice of denial for all properties on which we- do not • adjust the value, • PETITIONER'S ASSESSOR'S VALUATION PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ESTIMATE OF VALUE ACTUAL VALUE ACTUAL VALUE PRIOR TO REVIEW AFTER REVIEW PERSONAL PROP 165070 165070 TOTALS $ 5 :165070 5].65070 APPEAL DEADLINES: REAL PROPERTY—JULY 15,PERSONAL PROPERTY—JULY 20. If you disagree with the Assessor's decision,you have the right to appeal to the County Board of Equalintlon for further consideration. §39-8- 106(I)(a),C.RS. Please see the back of this form for detailed information on filing your appeal. 07/10/20Go By: Stanley F. Sessions WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR DATE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE SID] 2J06-2055 PR-7074910] YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPEAL THE ASSESSOR' S DECISION The County Board of Equalization will sit to hear appeals beginning July 1 and continuing through August 5 for real property (land and buildings) and personal property(furnishings, machinery, and equipment). § 39-8-104 and § 39- 8-107(2), C.R.S. APPEAL PROCEDITIIES: If you choose to appeal the Assessor's decision, mail or deliver one copy of this completed form to the County Board of Equalization. To preserve your right to appeal,your appeal must be POSTMARKED OR DELIVERED ON OR BEFORE JULY 17 FOR REAL PROPERTY, AND JULY 20 FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY. WELD COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION ' 915 10th Street, P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Telephone (970)356-4000 Ext. 4225 NOTIFICKTIOTOp AaING' You will be notified of the time and place set for the hearing of your appeal. COUNTY BOARD OF EOUALIZA'TION S iETERWIINATIONs' The County Board of Equalization must make a decision on your appeal and mail you a determination within five business days of that decision. The County Board must conclude its hearings and render decisions by August 5. TAXPXYET RIGHTSTOa F'UR'THERAPPE S'• days If you are not satisfied with the County Board of Equalization' Y s decision you must file within thirty da s of the County Board of Equalization' s written decision with ONE of the following: Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA): Contact the BAA at 1313 Sherman,Room 315,Denver, Colorado 80203, (303)866-5880. • www.dola.colorado.eov/baa District Court: 9th Avenue and 9th Street, P.O. Box C Greeley, Colorado 80632 Telephone (970) 356-4000,Ext. 4520 Arbitration: WELD COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION I 915 10th Street, P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Telephone (970)356-4000,Ext. 4225 • If you do not receive a determination from the County Board of Equalization,you must file an appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals by September 11. TO PRESERVE YOUR APPEAL RIGHTS, YOU MUST PROVE YOU HAVE FILED A TIMELY APPEAL; THEREFORE,WE RECOMMEND ALL CORRESPONDENCE BE MAILED WITH PROOF OF MAILING. PETITION TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION In the space below, please explain why you disagree with the Assessor' s valuation. IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 39-8-106(1.5), C.R.S., IF YOUR APPEAL INVOLVES REAL PROPERTY, YOU MUST STATE YOUR OPINION OF VALUE IN TERMS OF A SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT. Attach additionaF documents'as necessary. `'‘.. In support of the Petitions to the County Board of Equalization of the denials by the County Tax Assessor of the Written Letters of Objection and Protest; the Written Letter of Objections and Protest and all information submitted to the Tax Assessor is submitted to the County Tax Assessor and hereby adopted as the basis for the appeal to the County Board of Equalization. Petitioner requests that the County Board of Equalization examine this information and render its decision based upon the written information submitted in support of Petitioners' proposed valuations. Petitioners reserve the right to submit additional documents prior to the hearing. Petitioner's Estimate of Value is$17,550. SIUNA NrE OF PE I I I lON D. l b7/ i )/6 Prt.:01-81.'03 Certified Article Number 7160 3901 9849 5897 9971 SENDERS RECORD Via First Class Mail Stan Sesssions Weld County Tax Assessor 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Letter of Objection and Protest; Letter of Representation. Dear Mr. Sessions: The purpose of this letter is to provide notice to your office that the following law firm has been retained to represent: Please see Exhibit A, in regard to the letter of objection and protest filed with your office for year 2006 as reflected in Exhibit A of this Letter of Representation: Christopher C. Rosas Colorado Bar No. 33018 PHILLIPS & AKERS, P.C. 3200 Southwest Freeway, #3400 Houston,Texas 77027 (Voice): 713.552.9595 (Facsimile) 713.552.0231 Please note in your records that copies of all notices or communications by the Weld County Assessor's Office or the Weld County Board of County Commissioners should also be mailed to this office c/o Christopher C. Rosas. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Very truly yours, John Aranda JRA gJ1 -�Ueld County$oard of County Commissioners 915 Tenth Street Greeley, Colorado 80632 Certified Article Number 7160 3901 9849 5897 9926 SENDERS RECORD Exhibit A Petitioners and Schedule Numbers Assessor Account Owner P0009071 095913300008 Diamond Shamrock Stations, Inc. P0014846 096131416003 Diamond Shamrock Stations, Inc. P0012682 147106132016 Valero Diamond Metro, Inc. Fax:7135520587 Jul 25 2006 12:37 P. 02 I I I • PHILLIPS & AKERS • •DD . .., ,.. h:DIN5— OCALA IA WALT Q Arr3R1E'N*UAW • I01Y. IVN. /. IA PROM:AKIN/1 COAPORA1gN N4L D.IDPVK wivenN ? 'aAs 42OO PHOENIX TOWER Calla CNLYA\I µPD 32O¢SOUTHWEST FREEWAYv rAw a".a"`,m Y°°MINIANY��°°N HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027.7623 ' MAIM MNEM I PAX (713)552-0231 wMV.PNIIipsAk uni 0101FrOPICA C.MINI II • ' •I ! July 25,2006 ' Via hafts'', • . ;Weld County Board of Equalization 'Attn: Clerk of the Board I 915 10th Street,P.O.Box 758 I • Greeley, Colorado 80632 RE: 2006 Petition to Board of Equalization(PP);Request for Administrative Denial. pear Clerk of the Board: ' The pmpose of this letter 0 to request administrative denials for the 2006 appeals ' bf the business personal property in regard to the schedule numbers set forth in Exhibit "A" of this letter. Petitioners acknowledge and agree that no hearings will be scheduled and that the Board of Equalization will deny the protests of the value of said properties. Further rights to appeal, in acoordence with state law will be preservied. 'Please feel free To contact me with any questions. • Best Regards j C. Chris her C.Roses : CO Bar No.: 33018 • I 3200 Southwest Freeway,403200 Houston,Texas 77027 • (Voice): 713.552.9595 (Facsimile) 713.552,0231 • Attorney for Valero Diamond Metro, Inc., ' and Diamond Shamrock Stations,Inc. i I . j Fax:7135520587 Jul 25 2006 12:37 P. 03 EXHIBIT"A" SCHEDULE NUMBERS Valero Diamond Metro Inc. Schedule Numbers(PP): . P0012682 147106132016. Diamond Shamrock Stations,Inc. Schedule Numbers(PP): P0009071 095913300008; P0014846.096131416003. -Fad- 1 1 Fax:7135520587 Jul 25 2006 12:36 P. 01 PHILLIPS & AICElS A PROPEISIONIL CORPORIMON 3400 PHOENIX TOWER II . . 3200 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY HOUSTON,TEXAS 77027.732s I(713)662-0660 Telephone . . . ., .' (713)603.0231 Pax yACSIIIVILLE TRANSMISSION T' INFORTION CON IN TAINEDI THIS FACSIMILE TRANSMSSION IS LEGALLY PRIVI MALEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WHICH IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE U4'E OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY NAMED HEREIN. IF THE READER OF TffiS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED!RECIPIENT, MU ARE IYEREBYNOTIFIED THAT ANY U. DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBU*ION OR REPRODUCTION OF .T,FAS MESSAGE IS CTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU NAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IIV ERROR, PLEASE LITELY NOTIFY THE SENDER BY TELEPHONE AT(713)552-9595. T CLErtlt) ti o ^et (?'° FAX q-TO- 3 cSa . k2 I . . i FAX: FAX: TO: FAX: M�ts'teLtS GS�CS Y . ER OF PAGES:_3_ (I,Including this cover sheet) D TE: 76 0 FILE NO. oco i SSAOE: • -SHAREHOLDERS- PHILLIPS & AKERS DOUGLAS M.WALLA LYNNE JUREK SHANNON MICHAEL PHILLIPS ATTORNEYS AT LAW KELLY A.DEMPSEY BROOK C.AKERS A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION NFAL D.KIEVAL CHRIS IAM. A DIJK -ASSOCIATES- -DIRECTORS- 3200 PHOENIX TOWER MICHELLE OHELVAM ARMANDO S.CHID DAVID B.EDWARDS 3200 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY MEGRLES V. LONZALESISS LYNNE M.FORD AUDREY W.LOWETH EVELYJANET G. LTSDE TOWNSLEY MARJORIE C.NICOL JAMES .MUNEERRINGTON HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027-7523 CHRISTOPHER C.ROSAS JAMES P.MUNERNY (713)552-9595 FAX (713)552-0231 www.PhillipsAkers.com July 17, 2006 Via Certified Mail,RRR No. 7002 3150 0004 5695 4812 Weld County Board of Equalization 915 10th Street, P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 • Re: 2006 Protests and Objections (PP); Petitions to County Board of Equalization. Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to C.R.S. § 39-8-106, we hereby submit the enclosed Petitions to the County Board of Equalization appealing the decisions of the County Tax Assessor regarding the Written Letters of Objections and Protests submitted by Petitioners, copies of which are enclosed to support this appeal. Also enclosed are copies of working papers submitted to the County Assessor as well as documents submitted in support of the Petitioners' proposed valuations. We respectfully request that the Board of Equalization examine this information and render its decisions based upon the written information submitted by Petitioners. We also request that all hearings before the County Board of Equalization be scheduled in a single time block in order to reduce the amount of time which must be expended by the Board and by this firm in connection with such hearings. In the event the Board of Equalization does not grant, in whole or in part, the appeal from the County Tax Assessor's denial for the property for which the appeal is being made, please note in your records that copies of denials should be mailed to the undersigned. Best Regards, PHILLIPS & AKERS, P.C. Christ�osas P CCR 8622.0004 Enclosures ag nj.ERO Ad Valorem Tax T%ENERGY CORPORATION Certified Article Number 7360 3903 9840 0107 5362 SENDERS RECORD Weld County Assessor Re: Written Letter of Objection and Protest. Dear County Assessor: Pursuant to the provisions of Colorado Revised Statute § 39-5-122, objection and protest is hereby made of the determination for 2006 property taxes of the actual value and the assessed value for the personal property described as follows (the "Property") Property Address: See Attached Legal Description: See Attached Schedule No.: See Attached The determination of the actual value of the Property by the Assessor is erroneous and otherwise improper because it does not accurately reflect the actual value of the Property for property tax purposes as required by the provisions of C.R.S. § 39-1-103 and § 39-1-104,as amended. The actual value of the Property should be reduced from the Assessor's actual value of$ See Attached to the correct actual value of the Property, which is $ See Attached as determined by the factors described in § 39-1-103 and § 39-1-104, as amended. Dated June 26 ,2006. PROPERTY OWNER: See Attached By: L(nnn (JAc^t,tall Authofized Representative John Aranda Property Tax Compliance Manager 210-345-2297 ` 001 0 0 e rm > r1- a Etre 0 MI YMI0 6 Q m N0.0 �$ 1 Y O N R n.~wH f m i a 6 y N I G CO M' N N O o 0 0 CO 03 CO o o a V Ill J<<J J w l0 K ac co F- w w r w 'E' a DNw ¢ zo > a >N 0 ¢2w a r¢ z c "N'zo o CV CO N N '_0 0 d _i alk o 2 v o 0 0 v co o `o _ co OD O U m G 0 0 0 N c c Cc m C o c C N W C CO(A O` 3 0 2 Q o E E c CO m 0 .C t E co w m 226 0 0 0 E E `m m m m ❑0> S wN(0 0 0(.00N oo 00,a y- 0 M m 0 wmo boo a N 1oet� 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 aaa r' 'e c m m m o_ 0 n o a` 0 0 0 0a` a` o 2 20 0 0 0 aaa 0 fl PHILLIPS & AKERS -SHAREHOLDERS— KELLY A.DEMPSEY MICHAEL PHILLIPS ATTORNEYS AT LAW NEAT O.KIEVAL BROCK C.AKERS A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION -AssoclATes— TERRY M.WCMML CHRISTIANA DMKMAN MICHELLE CHELVAM -DIRECTORS— 3400 PHOENIX TOWER ARMANDO S.CW u CHARLES V.GONZALES LO DAVID B.EDWARDS 3200 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY AUDREY W. ICO MARJORIE LOW 0 L OL LYNNE M.FORD CHRISTOPHER L.ROSAG EVELYN JANET ALUM DERRINGTON HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027-7523 MEGAN A.WHITLOCK JAMEJASARTS DOUG A.MdNERNY .WALLA DOUGLAS SHAH (713)552-9595 LYNNE JUREI(sIMNNON FAX (713)552-0231 www.PhillipsAkers.com July 5, 2006 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested Weld County Tax Assessor Attn: Janice 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: 2006 Protests and Objections(PP); Request for Production of Information. Dear Janice: Pursuant to C.R.S. §39-8-107.3, please produce within three (3) working days of your receipt of this request, any and all data used by the assessor in determining the actual value of the personal property which forms the basis of those schedule numbers reflected in Exhibit "A" to this letter. Please either mail, fax, or send by electronic transmission to the following: Phillips & Akers, P.C Attn: Christopher Rosas 3200 Southwest Freeway 3400 Phoenix Tower Houston, Texas 77027 Telephone: (713) 552-9595 Fax: (713) 552-0231 christopher.rosas@phillipsakers.com Best Regards, eeitte. c. Christopher C. Rosas CO Bar No.: 33018 3200 Southwest Freeway, #3400 Houston, Texas 77027 (Voice): 713.552.9595 (Facsimile): 713.5 52.0231 Attorney for Valero Diamond Metro, Inc. and Diamond Shamrock Stations, Inc. CCR:maw EXHIBIT "A" SCHEDULE NUMBERS Valero Diamond Metro Inc. Schedule Numbers (PP): P0012682 147106132016. Diamond Shamrock Stations, Inc. Schedule Numbers (PP): P0009071 095913300008; P0014846 096131416003. -End- -END- -LH% CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 356-4000 EXT 4226 FAX: (970) 352-0242 WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us 91510TH STREET P.O. BOX 758 C• GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 COLORADO July 21, 2006 DIAMOND SHAMROCK AD VALOREM TAX DEPT P O BOX 690110 SAN ANTONIO TX 78269-0110 Parcel No.: 096131416003 Account No.: P0014846 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 1, 2006, at or about the hour of 10:30 AM,to hold a hearing on your valuation for assessment. This hearing will be held at the Weld County Department of Planning Services, Conference Room, 918 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. You have a right to attend this hearing and present evidence in support of your petition. The Weld County Assessor or his designee will be present. The Board will make its decision on the basis of the record made at the aforementioned hearing, as well as your petition, so it would be in your interest to have a representative present. If you plan to be represented by an agent or an attorney at your hearing, prior to the hearing you shall provide, in writing to the Clerk to the Board's Office, an authorization for the agent or attorney to represent you. If you do not choose to attend this hearing, a decision will still be made by the Board by the close of business on August4, 2006, and mailed to you on or before August 11, 2006. Because of the volume of cases before the Board of Equalization, all cases shall be limited to 15 minutes. Also due to volume, cases cannot be rescheduled. It is imperative that you provide evidence to support your position. This may include evidence that similar homes in your area are valued less than yours or you are being assessed on improvements you do not have. Please note: The fact that your valuation has increased cannot be your sole basis of appeal. Without documented evidence as indicated above, the Board will have no choice but to deny your appeal. If you wish to obtain the data supporting the Assessor's valuation of your property, please submit a written request directly to the Assessor's Office by fax(970) 304-6433, or if you have questions, call (970) 353-3845. Upon receipt of your written request, the Assessor will notify you of the estimated cost of providing such information. Payment must be made prior to the Assessor providing such information,at which time the Assessor will make the data available within three(3) working days, subject to any confidentiality requirements. Please advise me if you decide not to keep your appointment as scheduled. If you need any additional information, please call me at your convenience. DIAMOND SHAMROCK- P0014846 Page 2 Very truly yours, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION / MA / IN Donald D. Warden Clerk to the Board cc: Stanley Sessions, Assessor PHILLIPS & AKERS 3400 PHOENIX TOWER 3200 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY HOUSTON TX 77027-7523 Hello