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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20063330.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - HIGH PLAINS MANUFACTURING 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 6th day of December, 2006, at which meeting there were present the following members: Chair M. J. Geile, and Commissioners William H. Jerke,and David E. Long,with Commissioners Robert D. Masden,and Glenn Vaad 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, and said Assessor, Stan Sessions, being represented by Mike Sampson, and taxpayer High Plains Manufacturing, not being present, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have carefully considered the attached petition, and are 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, approved, and an abatement or refund be allowed as follows: CORRECTION TO ASSESSED ABATEMENT TAX VALUATION OR REFUND YEAR $44,240.00 $3,630.82 2005 2006-3330 AS0063 l-(1 '. /IS Ae7 a/-a9-o-7 TAX ABATEMENT PETITION - HIGH PLAINS MANUFACTURING PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 6th day of December, A.D., 2006. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COU TY, COLORADO ATTEST: /�'(/�/ _ :"�',% ✓��i. r gyp; le, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board 861 ?(?:_' rs) FO--- et) r. a . ong, Pro-Tem BY: Deputy C erk to the Board illiam H. Jerke AP AS TO F EXCUSED Robert D. Masden Co y Attorney EXCUSED / Glenn Vaad Date of signature: /�/��176 2006-3330 AS0063 • PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES r� l{/ County: Date Received (I1 ,__ LA/9 (Use Assessors or Commissioners'Date Stamp) Section I: Petitioner,please complete Section I only. Date RECEIVED Month Day Year maMy//` Petitioner's Name: 7Gt 1 nn.facis OWL- _ Petitioner's Mailing Address: S/0.2 /17 9 (e -!/ 4e` e SEP 1 4 2006 igte.e h <-, go ?/ City orT n State Zip Code WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR Greeley, Colorado SCHEDULE OR PARCEL NUMBER(S) PROPERTY ADDRESS OR AGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY P cre-2 L/3 96 Peesoe? / neer Petitioner states that the taxes assessed against the above property for property tax year(s) and are incorrect for the following reasons: (Briefly describe the circisnstances surrounding the incorrect value or tax. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)) Q ,rye t ✓u,, 7 ;2 rya et Petitioner's estimate of value: $ �1 (aOO5and S f.___) Va Year Value Year Petitioner requests an abatement or refund of the appropriate taxes. 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,/� a complete. /� ,/ ,�/ �� /%/7-(i(,/ Daytime Phone Number j ) /.2 F'P�'4 Petitioners Signature y Daytime Phone Number j ) Agent's Signature' 'Letter of agency must be attached when petition is submitted by an agent. If the board of county commissioners,pursuant to section 39-10-114(1),or the property tax administrator,pursuant to section 39-2-116,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 o the provisions of section 39-2-125 within thirty days of the entry of any such decision,§39-10-114.5(1),C.R.S. Section II: Assessor's Recommendation MILL LEVY 80.941 (For Assess ors Use Only) Tax Year 2005 Tax Year Actual Assessed Tax Actual Assessed Tax original $152,556 $44,240 $3,580.82 corrected 0 0 0 Abate/Refund $152,556 $44,240 $3,580.82 + $50.00 DECLARATION PENALT $3,630.82 DCAssessor recommends approval as outlined above. No protest was filed for the year(s): 2005 or (If a protest was filed,please attach a copy of the NOD.) El Assessor recommends denial for the following reason(s): THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE DOES AGREE WITH THE PETITIONER. THE NEW OWNER HAS REPORTED THIS EQUIPMENT ON THEIR DECLARATION FOR 2006-3330 2005. P0012894 IS THE ACCOUNT IT WAS REPORTED ON. A s s o sor Deputy es Signature 15-DPT-AR No.920-66/06 7^ FOR ASSESSORS AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS USE ONLY (Section III or Section IV must be completed) Every petition for abatement or refund filed pursuant to section 39-10-114 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 sumo) 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 o7 r abatement or refund in an amount of one thousand dollars 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 abatementlrefund of: Tax Year Tax Year cruel Assessed Tax 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,it applicable. Please contact the county treasurer for full payment information. Petitioners Signature Date Assessors or Deputy Assessors Signature Date Section IV: Decision of the County Commissioners (Must be completed if Section III 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 taxpayer 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 the petition be(approved—approved in part—denied)with an abatement/refund as follows: Year Assessed Value Taxes Abate/Refund 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$1,000 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$1,000) The action of the Board of County Commissioners,relative to the within petition,is hereby wedlApproved in part$ ❑Denied for the following reason(s): • Secrets 's ignature / / — pe ax q0 Is)a Y ` Date 15-OPT-AR No.92r,-..r. � + 1' V✓ / • ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Agreement is executed on June 7, 2004, between JOHN SIEMON, individually ("Siemon") and doing business as HIGH PLAINS MANUFACTURING, a Sole Proprietorship ("High Plains") (or collectively "High Plains") (High Plains is sometimes referred to as "High Plains") (High Plains and Siemon are referred to collectively as "Sellers"), 2015 Second Avenue, Greeley,Colorado 80631,and J&B OILFIELD ENGINE SERVICE,INC. ("J&B")(referred to as "Buyer" and/or "J &B"), of 370 East 16th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631. RECITALS WHEREAS, High Plains owns the fixtures, inventory, equipment, and all other property , which existed upon the premises ofHigh Plains located at 2015 Second Avenue,Greeley,Colorado (the "assets"); and WHEREAS, J & B desires to purchase High Plains and all of its assets, together with the fixtures, inventory, equipment, and supplies related to the assets and High Plains business; and WHEREAS,High Plains is the owner of the accounts receivable,bank accounts,and cash at High Plains, which assets are expressly excluded from this sale; and WHEREAS,the name"High Plains Manufacturing" is expressly excluded in this Agreement and the sale of the assets; and WHEREAS, the term "assets" sold hereunder includes the assets, customer list, inventory, and equipment specifically listed on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; WHEREAS,Buyer agrees to purchase and Sellers agree to sell High Plains and the assets to Buyer. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency c,f which is expressly acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. Recitals. The above recitals are incorporated by reference. 2. Sale of Assets. J & B agrees to buy and Sellers agree to sell the assets for the purchase price of One Hundred Thousand Dollars($100,000.00). A list of the assets of High Plains is attached hereto as Exhibit "A." 3. Total Purchase Price. The total purchase price shall be One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). 4. Allocation. The purchase price for the assets sold hereunder shall be allocated as follows: (a) furniture, equipment, and fixtures $100,000.00 TOTAL $100.000.00 5. Payment of Purchase Price. Buyer shall execute a promissory note made payable to Sellers for One Hundred Thousand Dollars($100,000.00)at no interest,payable over sixty-two(62) months, beginning on July 1, 2004. The first payment on the promissory note shall be due July 1, 2004. 6. All such assets are to be transferred by Sellers to Buyer free and clear of any liens or encumbrances. Buyer assumes no liabilities of Sellers with respect to such transferred assets. Should any contractual obligations require proration (e.g. telephone and fax numbers and Yellow Page advertising), such obligations will be prorated as of the date of closing by Sellers and Buyer after and outside of closing. 7. (a) At closing, Buyer will deliver the following to Sellers: (i) The original executed promissory note in the principal amount of $100,000.00 and in the form attached as Exhibit "B." (b) At closing, Sellers will deliver the following to Buyer: (i) A covenant not to compete with Buyer in the form attached as Exhibit "C". (ii) Bill of Sale covering all other property being sold by Sellers to Buyer under this Agreement, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. (iii) Customer lists and all records of High Plains. 8. Seller, at or before closing, shall execute a Covenant Not to Compete,which shall exist for two (2) years for High Plains, and High Plains agrees not to engage in the machine shop business that Buyer is conducting within a 50-mile radius of 370 East 16th Street,Greeley,Colorado. Sellers agree to sign the Covenant Not to Compete attached hereto as Exhibit "C" at closing. 9. Representations of Seller Sellers represent to Buyer which representations shall survive closing, as follows: (a) The terms and conditions of this Agreement and all other instruments to be delivered by Sellers to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement are valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject only to applicable bankruptcy or other laws generally affecting the rights and remedies of creditors. (b) Sellers will transfer to Buyer at closing good and marketable title to the assets being sold pursuant to this Agreement free and clear of all security interests, encumbrances or liens. (c) Sellers acknowledge that Buyer is acquiring the identified assets without any assumption by Buyer of any of Sellers' liabilities, if any, and that all such liabilities remain with Sellers. 2 (d) Sellers warrant that there are no judgments, lien actions, encumbrances, proceedings pending or threatened against the business, their assets, or the Sellers and that all taxes have been paid. (f) Sellers are not in default under any commitment, contracts,agreements, and leases or other documents to which it is a party. (g) Sellers have not and do not maintain or participate in any pension or retirement plan for the benefit of any present or former employees. (h) Sellers have filed all tax returns required by law and has paid all taxes, including, but not limited to, payroll taxes, social security taxes, state and federal withholding taxes, sales taxes, franchise taxes, vehicle license fees, income taxes, and other taxes, assessments and fees required by all governmental agencies. 10. Closing. The Closing shall be on the 7th day of June, 2004, at Winters,Hellerich& Hughes, LLC, 5754 W. 11`h Street, Suite 101, Greeley, Colorado at 1:00 p.m. 11. General Provisions (a) Sellers and Buyer represent to each other that no broker has been retained by either party and no broker is entitled to any commission, finder's fee, or similar compensation in connection with this Agreement. Each will hold the other harmless from any claim by any broker claiming under such party. (b) Any sales, use, excise, registration, or transfer taxes associated with the purchase of the identified assets which may be payable in connection with the transfer of any asset to be acquired by Buyer shall be borne solely by Buyer. Buyer shall certify to Sellers that all such taxes have been paid and hereby holds Sellers harmless from such transfer taxes. (c) (i) Sellers shall defend, indemnify and hold Buyer harmless against any loss, damage, or claim of third parties, actions, suits, and expenses (including legal and related fees or charges) incurred or sustained by Buyer as a result of any action or inaction on the part of Sellers prior to closing. Sellers are solely responsible for any claims arising out of services provided by Sellers prior to closing. In the event of any demand upon Buyer arising from the actions or inactions of Sellers as to which Sellers have agreed to provide indemnification,Buyer shall give Sellers written notice of such demand and allow Sellers to assume the defense of the claim at Sellers' sole cost and expense. If Sellers do not assume immediate defense,Buyer shall have the option to assume the defense of any claim that is brought against Buyer. Sellers agree to indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from any loss or expense,including attorney's fees,for the defense of any claim Sellers should have defended because the claim arose prior to closing. Buyer shall have all legal remedies against Sellers for failure to defend an action arising prior to closing or which arises subsequent to closing because of acts or omissions of Seller, including the right of setoff referred to in subparagraph(b)hereafter for Sellers' failure to defend. (ii) Sellers agree to defend such actions at its sole cost and expense and indemnify Buyer for any loss, claim, or damage incurred by it. Sellers agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer from any and all loss or additional expense to either of them resulting from any default or breach under this Agreement or misrepresentation or breach of warranty made herein, including the expense and legal fees that might be incurred because of such default, misrepresentation, or breach. If any such loss or expense occurs, whether due to an undisclosed or understated liability, default, or breach of this Agreement,or otherwise,then Buyer shall have the right,in addition to any other actions permitted by law, to offset the amount of any such loss or expense against the unpaid purchase price (promissory note) for the assets sold herein otherwise due Sellers hereunder. Buyer's right of setoff against the unpaid installments of the promissory note shall not be deemed Buyer's exclusive remedy for Sellers' default, breach of this Agreement, breach of any representations, warrantees, or agreements set forth herein, all of which shall survive the closing and any setoffs made by Buyer. (d) Any notice required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be deemed delivered when personally delivered or three days following mailing, postage prepaid, in the United States Mail, addressed to the parties as follows: Sellers John Siemon, individually and d/b/a High Plains Manufacturing 2015 Second Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Buyer J & B Oilfield Engine Service, Inc. 370 East 16th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 (e) Each party has utilized its own advisors in connection with this transaction. Each party shall be solely responsible for any and all expenses,including fees incurred by such party for attorneys, accountants, or other advisors. (f) Buyer and Sellers will execute and deliver such documents and take such steps as may be reasonably required,post closing,to carry out the terms and intent of this Agreement. 4 (g) Sellers will execute all documents and do such acts necessary to carry out all the terms and conditions and promises contained in this Agreement, including, but not limited to, releasing all liens against all property that Sellers are conveying to Buyer so that it is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Sellers agree to sign all documents and do such acts within five(5)days after requested in writing by Buyer. This provision shall survive closing. 12. Assignment. Buyer may not assign this Contract without Sellers' express written consent. 13. Construction. Unless the context requires otherwise,words denoting the singular may be construed as denoting the plural. Words of the plural maybe construed as denoting the singular. Words of one gender may be construed as denoting another gender or entity, if appropriate. 14. Governing Law. This agreement and related documents shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Colorado,without reference to conflict of laws principles. 15. Binding Effect. Upon execution by the parties hereto,this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors and permitted assigns of each of the parties hereto. 16. Severability Clause. In case any provision in this Agreement is held invalid,illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby,nor shall the validity, legality or enforceability of such provision be in any way affected or impaired in any other jurisdiction. 17. Entire Agreement; Survival of Agreement. This Agreement and the other writings referred to herein or delivered in connection herewith contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to its subject matter. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by the parties. The express provisions of this Agreement which are to be performed after the Closing Date and the representations, indemnifications and warranties of the parties herein contained shall survive the closing of this transaction. 18. Default. Time is of the essence,and if any payment or other condition is not made or performed by any party,this Agreement shall, at the option of the non-defaulting party,be void and of no effect, and both parties hereto shall be released from all obligations hereunder. 5 19. Additional Instruments. Each of the parties will,from time to time,and at the request of the other,execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement. SELLERS: BUYER: HIGH PLAINS MANUFACTURING, J & B OILFIELD ENGINE SERVICE, INC. a Sole Pr ri rshi BY " .Gr.�� _r BY �O J SIE ON BOBBY SINDEN, President ATTEST: J S];(1/ ON, personally and individually ,_ 1.,diQ i��eil T LA JO Sii..., LTN, Secretary M:\j0359V 0359\0005\005ag001.bdl.doc 6 EXHIBIT "A" HIGH PLAINS MANUFACTURING APPRAISAL JUNE 7. 2004 ASSET # DESCRIPTION FMV 1 Okuma LB-151S, S/N: 0210, 1983, 12 Station, 3800 RPM, $17,000.00 OSP-5000L Control, 5-C Collet Closer, 3-J Collet Closer, 8" 3-Jaw Chuck, Chip Conveyor 2 Mori Seiki SL25-B, S/N: 6721, 1994, MF-T6 Control, 10 $40,000.00 Station Turret, 12" Chuck, Chip Conveyor, Tool Presetter, 3-J Collet Closer 3 Okuma LB-15, S/N: 5902-1083, 1984 OSP-5000L Control, $18,000.00 3800 RPM, 12 Station, 5-C Collet, 3-J Collet, SMW Space Saver 2000 Barked, Tool Presetter, Chip Conveyor 4 Delta Drill Press, S/N: R-9530, Floor Standing,Belt Change $ 200.00 5 Delta Drill Press, S/N: 9652,Floor Standing, Belt Change $ 200.00 6 Do All Horizontal Bandsaw,Model: C-916A, S/N: 502-96537, $ 5,500.00 1996, Autofeed, Additional Roller Table(10'), Cut Counter, Coolant 7 Cincinnati Mill Horizontal (Production Type), 7" x 18" Table, $ 500.00 S/N: 3FIPIL-434 8 Master Cam System For Milling and Turning $ 1,500.00 (Cam System Only) 9 All customer lists of Seller High Plains Manufacturing 10 All tooling, including, but not limited to, chucks,tool holders, and all other equipment associated with or used in conjunction with the above equipment. TOTAL FAIR MARKET VALUE $82,900.00 M:V0359\0005\005ex001.bd1 EXHIBIT "B" PROMISSORY NOTE The Maker of this note promises to pay to Payee the Principal Amount together with no Interest. The Maker acknowledges receipt of good and sufficient consideration for this note. Maker: J &B Oilfield Engine Service, Inc. Date of Note: June 7, 2004 a Colorado Corporation 370 East 16[11 Street Principal Amount: $100,000.00 Greeley, CO 80631 Payee: High Plains Manufacturing Annual Interest Rate: none 2015 Second Avenue Default Interest Rate: 5.00% Greeley, CO 80631 Maturity Date: October 1, 2009 Payment Terms: Repayment of the Principal Amount shall commence July 1, 2004 and shall be amortized over 62 months. Installment payment of principal in the amount of$1,000.00 shall be paid commencing on July 1, 2004 and a like payment shall be made on the first day of each month thereafter until July 1,2006,when a payment of$2,000.00 per month shall begin,until the Principal Amount is paid in full, with the unpaid balance of principal due and payable September 1, 2009, if not sooner paid. If any installment payment is not made in full on or before thirty(30)di ys after notice of default is given by Payee to Maker as hereinafter provided, then this note will be in default. The default interest rate on any installment shall start twenty(20) days after the installment payment is due. In the event of a default, Payee shall be entitled to recover any late payment(s) together with a late charge equal to five percent(5%)of the late payment(s). Should any default regarding payments in the note continue in excess of thirty(30)days after written notice of default in any payment or other default by Payee to Maker setting forth the nature of the default, Payee may accelerate the entire balance of this note. If Payee elects to accelerate, subject to Maker's right to cure under Colorado law, Maker shall be obligated to immediately pay the entire principal balance, and interest at the Default Interest Rate on the unpaid principal beginning with the due date of the defaulting payment, until paid. Without regard to commencement of suit or acceleration on default, Payee shall have the right to recover from Maker the Payee's reasonable attorney's fees and other costs directly related to a default. Principal may be prepaid in full or in part without penalty at any time after August 1, 2004. Prepayment shall not defer the due dates for, or the amounts of, succeeding payments. Maker and any endorser of this note waive and excuse presentment for acceptance and payment, notice of dishonor and protest of dishonor as well as notice of default, except for notice of intent to accelerate. A subsequent holder of this note is included in the reference to "Payee." This Promissory Note is a purchase money promissory note issued by the Maker pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") dated June 7, 2004 and is subject to the provisions of the Agreement. If Payee-Seller is in default in any provision under said Agreement or breaches any warranty in said Agreement dated June 7,2004,or any other default or breach which causes any loss or expense, including attorney's fees, to Maker,Maker shall have the right, in addition to any other legal remedies,to offset any such loss or expense against any unpaid installment due under this note. This note shall be governed by the laws of Colorado. MAKER: J & B Oilfield Engine Service, Inc., a Colorado Corporation By Bobby G. Sinden, President ATTEST: Twyla Jo Sinden, Secretary M:V0359\0005\005pn00l bdl EXHIBIT "C" COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE The undersigned hereby agrees that for a period of two(2)years following July 1,2004, John Siemon, individually and d/b/a High Plains Manufacturing(collectively"Siemon"),will not compete in the machine shop business ("business"), directly or indirectly, either as an owner, officer, stockholder, agent,partner,limited partner,or owner of a limited liability company interest within a fifty (50) mile radius of the address of 370 East 16th Street, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado. Violation of these provisions will give J & B Oilfield Engine Service, Inc. ("Buyer") the right to obtain injunctive relief and/or specific performance as well as any other remedies available to Buyer, including reimbursement to Buyer for all reasonable attorney's fees incurred by Buyer to enforce this Covenant. This COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto,their heirs,personal representatives,administrators, successors,devisees and assigns. HIGH PLAINS MANUFACTURING, a Sole Proprietorship By • JOHN SIEMON JOHN SIEMON, personally and individually STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF WELD ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of June,2004,by John Siemon, individually and d/b/a High Plains Manufacturing. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: Notary Public M:V0359\0005\0050v00 I.bd1 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 336-7215, EXT. 4225 FAX: (970) 352-0242 P.O. BOX 758 wilGREELEY, COLORADO 80632 C. COLORADO CORRECTED HEARING DATE November 3, 2006 High Plains Manufacturing 3102 17th Avenue, #46 Greeley, CO 80631 RE: SCHEDULE NUMBER P9024396 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: Personal Property. The meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2006, at 9:00 a.m., in the First Floor Meeting Room, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. The Assessor is recommending that the Board approve 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 Esther Gesick at (970) 336-7215, extension 4226. Sincerely, Yddc, Esther E. Gesick Deputy Clerk to the Board cc: Assessor (ftte CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 336-7215, EXT. 4225 FAX: (970) 352-0242 P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 C. COLORADO October 30, 2006 High Plains Manufacturing 3102 17th Avenue, #46 Greeley, CO 80631 RE: SCHEDULE NUMBER P9024396 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: Personal Property. The meeting is scheduled for November 29, 2006, at 9:00 a.m., in the First Floor Meeting Room, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. The Assessor is recommending that the Board approve 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 Esther Gesick at (970) 336-7215, extension 4226. Sincerely, Esther E. Gesick Deputy Clerk to the Board cc: Assessor Hello