HomeMy WebLinkAbout20062056.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, 2006, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO - DENY
PETITIONER'S APPEAL AND AFFIRM ASSESSOR'S VALUE
PETITION OF:
TOTAL PETROLEUM INC
AD VALOREM TAX DEPT
PO BOX 690110
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78269-0110
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: ACCOUNT#: P0012682 PARCEL#: 147106132016 - FTL
15145 BLK 21 TWOMBLYS 101 DENVER AV FORT LUPTON 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 224,886
TOTAL $ 224,886
2006-2056
(1(1 A-s CA, ,' 7 /&� AS0064
0'f.''�J / O to
RE: BOE -TOTAL PETROLEUM INC
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
fora 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.
2006-2056
AS0064
RE: BOE - TOTAL PETROLEUM INC
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
IE lle,��` WELD OUNTY ORADO
ATTEST: fat, ' � ��
4 c'1 9 M. eile, Chair
Weld County Clerk to th t� �, 1 �) C r'
oc
David E. Long, Pro-Ter
BY: • ��� �r:.• ./
Deputy Clerk o the Board EXCUSED
Will H Jerke
APPROVED AS TO FORM: r 'r
Robert D. as den ��—
ft
C4taniti&ty Attorneb��
Glenn Vaad
Date of signature:
2006-2056
AS0064
•
NOTICE OF DENIAL OFFICE OF COUNTY ASSESSOR
1400 NORTH 17th AVE.
FTL 15145 BLK 21 TWOMBLYS 101 GREELEY;CO 80631
*i DENVER AV FORT LUPTON 00000 PHONE(970)353-3845,EXT.3650
www.co.weid.co.us
IIDC
Ors ..‘
OWNER: TOTAL PETROLEUM INC q `'
COLORADO
TOTAL
AD ALOREMOTAX DEPT L J " � PARCEL 147106132016
PO BOX 690110 ACCOUNT P0012682
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78269-0110 JUL 1 4 2'006 YEAR 2006
VALERO NM GQt PQRSIMN
AD U.irtEY1AltDEPN Th ENI
The appraised value of property is based on the appropriate consideration of the approaches 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 specifies 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 berm made to the valUati on of tnim property. ' Colorado law:
. r gi:ires as to send this notice of denial for all properties on which , t•,e etc not
adjust the Val uo . .
- - PETITIONER'S ASSESSORS VALUATION
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ESTIMATE
OF VALUE ACTUAL VALUE ACTUAL VALUE
PRIOR TO REVIEW AFTER REVIEW
PERSONAL PROP 22488E 22482.6
TOTALS $ 224886 . S224886
APPEAL DEADLINES: REA.PROPERTY-JULY I5,PERSONAL PROPERTY—JULY 20.
If you disagree with the Assessor's decision,you have the right to appeal to the County Board of Equalization for further consideration. §39-3-
106(1)(a),C.R.S. Please see the back of this form for detailed information on filing your appeal.
07/10/2006
By: Stanley F. Sessions
WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR DATE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE SIDI 2006-2056
PR._77-a7r07
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.
APPEALYPROCEDURES'
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
NOTIPTCATTON QF ARINGi
You will be notified of the time and place set for the hearing of your appeal.
CO. TY BOAT2D OF EQU'ALTZATION7SDETERMTNIA TTIONI
-- -------------
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.
rAXPAY'ER7GT-I'TS`POR FURTTIERAPPEAIJS
If you are not satisfied with the County Board of Equalization's decision you must file within thirty days 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.gov/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
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 N TERMS OF A SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT. Attach additional 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. Pe itioner's Estimate of Value is$14,450.
/ f7 /O
G
It1NA1URE Or P_ R)ii7NERkiL llh]L /
PR-207-r/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
Weld-County Board 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
Il
Ln
PHILIPS & AKERS DOUGLAS,,WALLA
A�� LYNN.Mr SPAANON
AIT0_ .nmxk.vON�o A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION a D.CIVIL
OYAPROFESSIONAL -A.OGMMIO-
+e- 1200 PHOENIX TOWER alaYAM
!IMMO A320¢SOUTHWEST FREEWAY MANY AI IONICS /MACru�a°NL HOUSTON,TEXAS 77027.7523 W0•P.MAMMY (713)6624596
FAX (713)662-0231
www.PMI IIPaAkers.aoni
ii
I July 25,2006
I
Via Facsbnlle
I (Weld County Board of Equalization
;Attn: Clerk of the Board i
915 10th Street,P.O.Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
RE: 2006 Petition to Board ofEqualization P ;Request for Administrative
{P ),
Denial.
pear Clerk of the Board:
The purpose of this letter iS 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 Eq"+altnation will deny the protests of the value of said properties.
Further rights to appeal, in accordance with state law will be preserved. Please feel free
to contact me with any questions.
I
H Best Regards,
C.
. Chris her C.Roses
CO Bar No.: 33018
j 3200 Southwest Freeway,*3200
IHouston,Texas 77027
(Voice): 713.552.9595
(Facsimile) 713.552.0231
! Attorney for Valero Diamond Metro, Inc.,
and Diamond Shamrock Stations,Inc.
I
I
I II
Fax:7135520587 Jul 25 2006 12:37 P. 03
ii• I EXHIBIT"A" •
• SCHEDULE NUMBERS
•
Valero Diamond Metro Inc.
•
ScheduleNumbers(PP): P0012682 147106132016.
I Diamond Shamrock
f •
Statlons,Inc. •
Schedule Numbers(PP): !, P0009071 095913300008;
• P0014846.096131416003.
• -End-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
ICI �
Fax:7135520587 Jul 25 2006 12:36 P. 01
PHIS r,rps & AICERs,
N PROFISIIIONAL
MOORPOMTON
AT LAW
3400 PHOENIX TOWER ..
"II . . 3200 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
HOUSTON,TEXAS 77021. m23
(713)aez4se0 weenie
I (713)SS3-0231 Fax
FACSRVIILE TRANSMISSIONi
THE LVFORMATION CONTAINEDI IN THIS FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION IS LEGALLY
PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL:INFORMATION WHICH IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE
USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY NAMED HEREIN. . IF THE READER OF THIS
MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDEDI RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY
USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS MESSAGE IS
STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU )(AVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE
' I?11"iEDLITELY NOTIFY THE'SENDER BY TELEPHONE AT(713)552-9595.
T C LE21Z) L.) ELc C^e'T FAX ri o. 3 5a .o IA 7-
7,(
FAX:
TFAX
T( FAX
I I ,.tj
F1is M:I. Itrin-iS FZoTA S
ER OF PAGES:_ cluding this cover sheet)
D TB: 7/ZS/DCO
0 FILE NO. y
SSAOE::
• •
.
•
I .
I
.
AKERS-SHAREHOLDERS- PHILLIPS & AKERS DODGUSM.WALu
LYNNE JUREK SHANNON
MICHAEL PHILLIPS ATTORNEYS AT LAW KELLY A.DEMPSEY
BROOK C.WOMAAKERS A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
CMRISTIANA DUKM AN HEAL D.KIEVAL
TERRY DU -ASSOCIATES-
ISIA
--DIRECTORS- 3200 PHOENIX TOWER MICHELLE CHELVAM
ARMANDO S.CHILL
DAVID a EDWARDS 3200 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY MEGANWH.ROC'WKANISS
LYNNE M.FORD
JANET G.TWMSLEY AUDREY W.LOWETH
EVELYN AILTS DERRINGTON HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027-7523 MARJORIE C.NICOL
L
JAMES P.MUNERNY CHRISTOPHER C.ROSAS
(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.
G _ �
Christ�osas
P
CCR
8622.0004
Enclosures
IAL]RO Ad Valorem Tax
ENERGY CORPORATION Certified Article Number
7160 3901 9840 0107 5162
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: )4(vtin 024.4A
Authorized Representative
John Aranda
Property Tax Compliance Manager
210-345-2297
O O O
er 0 OYI YJ
t 0 = CD ID a
O 0 > r:<
c g w w w
a E O
53 - =
6 W m 6
a
O N Of f O
0 1 = E O CO
p
O w [h N
• w CO DI
ww N
a o E
Z
0. • N L-
N 0 CI DI
a 000
CO CO CO
i
▪ O £gg
Y W a
WJ-I
J
W Q y- a
W fn 0
05°_
Y
CC
LU
I
F-
w
y D N W
O a W Z Q
> LU
N a
CL` >
� z ttl c
oZ0
G N M 0
ICS
N
0
a r
o @
9 0 _ r.m
Oco m v
O
U
b1O I
G u u'
N
C E
w N
O O c
to
c n (n Q
O• o 0 2
E E
w 0 0
L E
CO N 0_
c c
O O
E E
to m
O5>
Co0)CD
0 0 cc—
C 01
0r
o M a
CJ o Cr)ec M0
Q 0,m n
aoa i—
ll — tyoN
O Co N
O O O
O O O
a a a
c t'c 0 0 0 0 o a a a
0 o m
�a`aa
n c c c
0 0 0 0
O 2128
0 0
m 0 0
aaa
0
0
m
• aoa
333
-SHAREHOLDERS- PHILLIPS & AKERS
KELLY A.DEMPSEY
MICHAEL PHILLIPS ATTORNEYS AT LAW NEAL D.KIEVAL
TERRY D.AKEas TERRY A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION -ASsocmTES—
CHRISTIAMN4 DIJKIJKMAN
3400 PHOENIX TOWER MICHELLE CS.ELVAM
CHID
-DIRECTORS- CHARLES S.CHIU
CHARLES V.GONZAlE5
DAVID 9,EDWARDS AUDREY W.LOWS H
LYNNE M.FORD 3200 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY MARJORIEH.NICOL
JANET G TOWNSLEY CHRISTOPHER C.ROSAS
EVELYN AILTS DERRINGTON HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027-7523 MEGAN A.WHITLOCK
JAMES P.McINERNY
DOUGLAS M.WALLA (713)552-9595
LYNNE JUREK SFHNNON
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,
art C, RAO& fP‘
Christopher C. Rosas
CO Bar No.: 33018
3200 Southwest Freeway, #3400
Houston, Texas 77027
(Voice): 713.552.9595
(Facsimile): 713.552.0231
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-
� a
CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE (970) 356-4000 EXT 4226
FM: (970) 35252-0242
WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us
915 10TH STREET
P.O. BOX 758
C. GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
COLORADO
July 21, 2006
TOTAL PETROLEUM INC
AD VALOREM TAX DEPT
PO BOX 690110
SAN ANTONIO TX 78269-0110
Parcel No.: 147106132016 Account No.: P0012682
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,atwhich 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.
TOTAL PETROLEUM INC - P0012682
Page 2
Very truly yours,
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Donald D. Warden
Clerk to the Board
cc: Stanley Sessions, Assessor
PHILLIPS &AKERS
3400 PHOENIX TOWER
3200 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
HOUSTON TX 77027-7523
Hello