HomeMy WebLinkAbout20021258.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: ACTION OF THE BOARD CONCERNING PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND
OF TAXES -XEROX CORPORATION
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 15th day of May, 2002, at which meeting
there were present the following members: Chair Glenn Vaad and Commissioners M. J. Geile,
William H. Jerke, David E. Long, and Robert D. Masden, 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 Raelene Anderson, and taxpayer Xerox Corporation, 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, denied, and an abatement refund not be allowed as follows:
$612,373.00 $55,865.85 1999
2002-1258
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TAX ABATEMENT PETITION -XEROX CORPORATION
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 15th day of May, A.D., 2002.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
�..` WELD COUNTY, C LORADO
ATTEST: iace#
nn Vaad, Chair
Weld County Clerk tot ► : ' Ca(MD
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Deputy Clerk to the Boa�i Z?"
M. J Geile
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'lliam H. Jerke
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Robert D. Masden
Date of signature: `a/
2002-1258
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PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES
Please submit in duplicate copies and answer all questions.
County Name Weld Date Received '
Assessors or Commissioners'Date Stamp
PETITIONER: Complete Section 1 on this side only
Section 1:
Date: Dec 28 2001 -
Month Day Year
Petitioner's Name: _Xerox Corporation
Petitioner's mailing address: do Holme Roberts& Owen LLP 1700 Lincoln St., Suite 4100
Denver CO 80203
City or Town State Zip Code
SCHEDULE OR PARCEL NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
See attached Various locations,property is leased copier and related equipment.
Petitioner states that the taxes assessed against the above property for property tax year(s)1999 , are incorrect for the
following reasons: (Briefly describe the circumstances surrounding the incorrect value or tax. (The petitioner's estimate
of actual value must be included.) Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Xerox asserts that pursuant to Sec.39-1-103(13)C.R.S.(1999)its leased copier and electronic reproduction equipment
and accessories on lease to third parties should be valued at its manufacturing cost,including installation and delivery
charges. The current method of valuation uses Xerox's effective average selling price,for new equipment,which does not
reflect the proper use of the cost method mandated in Colorado. A test case to determine the appropriate methodology
was filed as a protest appeal for tax year 1999 and filed in Arapahoe County District Court at Case Number 99CV2990.
Motions for summary judgment and Briefs were filed in April of 2001. The court has not yet issued its decision. This
abatement request is filed to protect Xerox's right to receive refunds for 1999,pending a ruling in the test case.
Petitioners estimate of actual value$ 1,743,117 ( 1999 )and$ ( )
Value Year Value Year
Petitioner requests an abatement or refund of the appropriate taxes associated with a reduction in value.
I declare, under penalty of perjury in the second degree, that this petition, together with any accompanying exhibits or
statements, has been examined by me, and to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, is true, correct and
complete.
Daytime Phone Number(
Petitioner
ey \ \ Daytime Phone Number( 303) 861-7000
Norma Wdgh, 25 Attorney
'Letter of agency must be attached when , ition is submitted.
Every petition for abatement or refund filed pursuant to section 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 II: Assessor's Use Only
Tax Year Tax Year
Assessed Value Tax Assessed Value Tax
Original
Corrected fe ca" (t
Abate/Refund
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FORM
2002-1258
(FOR ASSESSORS AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS USE ONLY)
RESOLUTION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Section I:In accordance with 39-1-113(1.5),C.R.S.,the commissioners of County authorize the
assessor 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 one thousand dollars or less per tract,parcel,or lot of land or per schedule of
personal property.
For property tax year(s) and ,the assessor and petitioner mutually agree to the corrected total
assessed value of$ and to the corrected total taxes of$_ . The petitioner is due an
abatement/refund of taxes in the amount of$
PLEASE 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 YOUR COUNTY TREASURER FOR FULL PAYMENT INFORMATION.
Petitioners Signature Date
Assessors or Deputy Assessor's Signature Date
If Section I is not complete and/or if petition is for more than$1,000,Section II must be completed. Submit an
original petition and a copy to the Division of Property Taxation.
Section II: Assessor's recommendation:
d or Approved in part$__—
Noprotest filed in or_____ (If a protest was filed,please attach a copy of NOD.)
(Denied for the following reasons):11 •
Section�HEREAS277620
C n ommissionerSof ____________County,State of Colorado,at a duly
and lawfully called regular meeting h Id on_ _/ /--_-,at which meeting there were present the following
mo day yr
members: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)
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and petitioner— (being presenUnot present),and WHEREAS,The said
Name
County Commissioners have carefully considered the within application,and are fully advised in relation thereto,
NOW BE IT RESOLVED,That the Board with the recommendation of the assessor
agrees/does not agree
and the petition be_ and an abatement/refund be for property tax year(s)
(approved/denied) (approved/denied)
_ and- . The total taxes'to be abated or refunded are$ which represents an
assessed value'of$_- for property tax year(s) and . *If'If abating/refunding taxes for
more than one year,add the taxes together for a total tax to be abated/refunded:likewise,add the corresponding
assessed values together.
Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners
County Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
in and for the aforementioned county,do hereby certify that the above and foregoing order is truly copied from the
record of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County
at ,this day of
Time Date Month Year
County Clerk
By _
Deputy County Clerk
ACTION OF THE PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATOR
Denver,Colorado,
Month Day Year
The action of the Board of County Commissioners,relative to the within petition,is hereby
Approved; Approved in part$ , Denied for the following reason(s):
Secretary Properly Tax Administrator
G:1USRl..W BATE\FORMREV2-2000
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Holm Roberts &Owen LLP
December 28, 2001 0
Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
Weld County Board of Commissioners
915 10th Street, 3`d Floor
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Re: Xerox Corporation Abatement and Refund Request
Dear Sir or Madame:
Enclosed in duplicate are Petitions for Abatement and Refund of property taxes
on behalf of Xerox Corporation for tax year 1999, taxes paid in 2000. As set
forth in the Petition, Xerox manufactures and leases copiers and related
Sarni,IL Wright equipment to third party users. Xerox reports and pays the personal property
(30.3)Sh6-0696 taxes on this equipment.
u riglan@hro.rom
Xerox filed a test case in the Arapahoe County District Court challenging the way
its property is valued. Through a cooperative effort of the county attorneys for
Attorneys at Lam
the test counties, and the Attorney General's office on behalf of Mary
1700 Lincoln Street Huddleston, stipulations, briefs and cross motions for summary judgment were
Suite 4100 submitted in April of this year. A final decision has been expected for some time,
Denver Colorado but is now expected in the first quarter of next year.
80203-4541
Tel(303)861-7000 We have filed this Abatement Petition to protect our client's right to a refund.
Fax(303)866-0200 g
www.hro.com However, we have no objection to the County waiting for some time to set this
for hearing. In fact, we would appreciate that deferral. Please call with any
Denver questions.
Salt lake City
Boulder
Colorado Springs Very truly yours,
London
V
Norman H. Wright \
NHW:na
Enclosure
C: Weld County Assessor
Steve Friedlander
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1999 Xerox Corporation Data
Personal Property
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County Schedule Actual Assessed Taxes Paid Corrected Corrected
No. Value Value Value Taxes
Weld P0005528 109,623 31,790 $ 2,415.38 49572 $ 1,092.23
P0005534 25,629 7,430 $ 642.52 11589 $ 290.55
P0009955 3,405 990 $ 96.22 1540 $ 43.51
P0009959 4,072 1,180 $ 115.10 1841 $ 52.05
P0015978 45,950 13,330 $ 1,126.80 20779 $ 509.54
P0018122 43,231 12,540 $ 1,160.98 19549 $ 525.00
P0021228 26,994 7,830 $ 709.24 12207 $ 320.72
P0021229 7,180 2,080 $ 175.50 3247 $ 79.36
P0025080 15,054 4,370 $ 333.10 6807 $ 150.63
P0025081 27,518 7,980 $ 731.38 12444 $ 330.73
P0025083 11,094 3,220 $ 267.26 5017 $ 120.85
P1029596 26,441 7,670 $ 748.14 11957 $ 338.31
P1030096 4,793 1,390 $ 110.04 2167 $ 49.76
P1030196 10,436 3,030 $ 247.14 4719 $ 111.76
P1030296 8,795 2,550 $ 216.14 3977 $ 97.74
P1125897 2,627 760 $ 77.08 1188 $ 34.86
P1126097 2,627 760 $ 61.98 1188 $ 28.03
P1126497 11,705 3,390 $ 295.94 5293 $ 133.82
P1126697 6,495 1,880 $ 176.92 2937 $ 80.00
P1217997 70,270 20,380 $ 1,662.26 31776 $ 751.67
P1218097 292,670 84,870 $ 6,922.26 132345 $ 3,130.25
P1218197 22,188 6,430 $ 582.42 10033 $ 263.37
P1218497 57,386 16,640 $ 1,357.20 25950 $ 613.73
P1218697 4,793 1,390 $ 124.50 2167 $ 56.30
P1218897 5,155 1,490 $ 133.46 2331 $ 60.35
P1219097 4,300 1,250 $ 116.86 1944 $ 52.84
P1219197 7,561 2,190 $ 198.38 3419 $ 89.71
P1219297 2,627 760 $ 74.14 1188 $ 33.53
P1219397 81,085 23,510 $ 2,129.54 36667 $ 962.98
P1219497 4,045 1,170 $ 114.12 1829 $ 51.61
P1219897 8,795 2,550 $ 197.28 3977 $ 89.21
P1219997 5,787 1,680 $ 152.18 2617 $ 68.82
P1220097 47,515 13,780 $ 1,314.34 21486 $ 594.34
P1220197 10,436 3,030 $ 274.46 4719 $ 124.11
P1220297 13,166 3,820 $ 333.48 5954 $ 150.80
P1220397 317,546 92,090 $ 8,341.52 143594 $ 3,772.04
P1220497 3,902 1,130 $ 102.36 1764 $ 46.29
P1220597 6,495 1,880 $ 179.32 2937 $ 81.09
P1220997 4,793 1,390 $ 125.90 2167 $ 56.93
P1221097 2,615 760 $ 65.46 1183 $ 29.60
P1221497 60,861 17,650 $ 1,598.74 27521 $ 722.95
P1221697 4,793 1,390 $ 132.58 2167 $ 59.95
P1222097 2,699 780 $ 70.66 1220 $ 31.95
P1222197 4,045 1,170 $ 105.98 1829 $ 47.92
P1222397 14,979 4,340 $ 393.12 6774 $ 177.77
P1222497 3,958 1,150 $ 109.68 1790 $ 49.60
P1222697 7,180 2,080 $ 188.40 3247 $ 85.19
P1222797 4,505 1,310 $ 118.66 2037 $ 53.66
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1999 Xerox Corporation Data
Personal Property
County Schedule Actual Assessed Taxes Paid Corrected Corrected
No. Value Value Value Taxes
P1222897 11,488 3,330 $ 301.64 5195 $ 136.40
P1222997 2,627 760 $ 66.34 1188 $ 30.00
P1223097 324,517 94,110 $ 8,524.48 146747 $ 3,854.77
P1223297 10,247 2,970 $ 269.02 4634 $ 121.65
P1223397 6,690 1,940 $ 175.72 3025 $ 79.46
P1223497 6,495 1,880 $ 170.30 2937 $ 77.01
P1223597 39,779 11,540 $ 1,045.30 17988 $ 472.68
P1223697 4,793 1,390 $ 132.58 2167 $ 59.95
P1223897 4,269 1,240 $ 112.32 1930 $ 50.79
P1223997 14,659 4,250 $ 384.96 6629 $ 174.08
P1224197 4,072 1,180 $ 106.88 1841 $ 48.33
P1224297 32,155 9,320 $ 844.20 14540 $ 381.75
P1224397 12,694 3,680 $ 333.34 5740 $ 150.74
P1224497 4,072 1,180 $ 106.88 1841 $ 48.33
P1224597 7,180 2,080 $ 188.40 3247 $ 85.19
P1225197 4,897 1,420 $ 128.62 2214 $ 58.16
P1225597 2,627 760 $ 68.84 1188 $ 31.13
P1225697 2,627 760 $ 68.84 1188 $ 31.13
P1225997 44,630 12,940 $ 1,172.10 20182 $ 530.02
P1334398 4,793 1,390 $ 125.90 2167 $ 56.93
P1334498 10,398 3,020 $ 288.04 4702 $ 130.25
P1334598 6,970 2,020 $ 182.98 3152 $ 82.74
P1334798 30,150 8,740 $ 791.66 13634 $ 357.99
P1334898 5,418 1,570 $ 142.22 2450 $ 64.31
P1334998 11,094 3,220 $ 291.66 5017 $ 131.89
P1335098 3,902 1,130 $ 98.64 1764 $ 44.61
P1335198 4,793 1,390 $ 125.90 2167 $ 56.93
P1335398 75,420 21,870 $ 2,085.96 34105 $ 943.27
P1335498 25,629 7,430 $ 673.00 11589 $ 304.33
P1335598 10,398 3,020 $ 273.56 4702 $ 123.70
P1335698 12,137 3,520 $ 318.84 5488 $ 144.18
P1335798 24,274 7,040 $ 637.68 10977 $ 288.36
P1335898 13,813 4,010 $ 382.48 6246 $ 172.96
P1335998 14,764 4,280 $ 381.54 6676 $ 172.53
P1336098 17,578 5,100 $ 476.76 7949 $ 215.59
P1336198 30,741 8,910 $ 869.10 13901 $ 393.01
P1336298 36,661 10,630 $ 1,013.88 16578 $ 458.48
P1336398 78,560 22,780 $ 2,063.42 35525 $ 933.08
P1336498 11,094 3,220 $ 274.50 5017 $ 124.13
P1336598 7,180 2,080 $ 185.42 3247 $ 83.85
P1336698 716,412 207,760 $ 21,048.38 323962 $ 9,518.08
P1336798 13,813 4,010 $ 363.22 6246 $ 164.25
P1336898 12,137 3,520 $ 318.84 5488 $ 144.18
P1336998 11,759 3,410 $ 308.88 5317 $ 139.68
P1337098 2,697 780 $ 70.66 1220 $ 31.95
P1337198 25,629 7,430 $ 708.68 11589 $ 320.47
P1337298 3,488 1,010 $ 88.50 1577 $ 40.02
P1337398 51,492 14,930 $ 1,424.02 23285 $ 643.94
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1999 Xerox Corporation Data
Personal Property
County Schedule Actual Assessed Taxes Paid Corrected Corrected
No. Value Value Value Taxes
P1337698 8,795 2,550 $ 230.98 3977 $ 104.45
P1337798 2,627 760 $ 64.24 1188 $ 29.05
P1337998 6,313 1,830 $ 140.36 2855 $ 63.47
P1338098 2,627 760 $ 63.84 1188 $ 28.87
P1536999 10,398 3,020 $ 261.16 4702 $ 118.10
P1537199 2,718 790 $ 71.56 1229 $ 32.36
P1537399 18,316 5,310 $ 480.98 8282 $ 217.50
P1537499 4,793 1,390 $ 125.90 2167 $ 56.93
P1537999 8,644 2,510 $ 239.40 3909 $ 108.26
P1538199 17,013 4,930 $ 446.56 7693 $ 201.93
P1538299 350,713 101,710 $ 9,212.90 158592 $ 4,166.07
P1538399 5,840 1,690 $ 153.08 2641 $ 69.22
P1540199 5,840 1,690 $ 153.08 2641 $ 69.22
P1540299 17,013 4,930 $ 446.56 7693 $ 201.93
P1540399 17,013 4,930 $ 446.56 7693 $ 201.93
P1540499 24,798 7,190 $ 672.12 11214 $ 303.93
P1540599 3,503 1,020 $ 99.50 1584 $ 44.99
P1540699 10,398 3,020 $ 282.32 4702 $ 127.67
P1540799 20,553 5,960 $ 557.14 9294 $ 251.94
P1540999 8,891 2,580 $ 196.66 4021 $ 88.93
P1541099 2,591 750 $ 57.16 1172 $ 25.85
P1541199 10,398 3,020 $ 168.96 4702 $ 76.40
P1541299 2,627 760 $ 61.98 1188 $ 28.03
P1541399 8,795 2,550 $ 207.98 3977 $ 94.05
Weld Totals 120 $ 3,854,748 $ 1,117,829 $101,982.20 $ 1,743,117 $46,116.35
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CAROL Harding - XEROX ABATEMENT FIGURES Page 1 {j
From: RAELENE Anderson
To: Harding, CAROL; Woodruff, Chris
Date: 5/1/02 9:51AM
Subject: XEROX ABATEMENT FIGURES
Carol,
Here are the Xerox abatement figures for 1999. Sorry about not including them. Thanks for your
patience.
ASSD VALUE TAXES
ORIGINAL: 1,117,877 $101,982.20
CORRECTED: 505,504 46,116.35
ABATE/REFUND 612,373 $ 55,865.85
05/14/02 13:50 e3038680200 ERO DENVER N7089 CRj002
Holme Roberts &Owen up
May 14,2002 N I I
VIA Tetefacsimlle(970)352-0242
Cyndy L. Giauque
Assistant Weld County Attorney
P.O. Box 1948
Greeley CO 80632
Re: Xerox Abatement Hearing
Dear Ms.Giauque:
Neiman B Wight This will confine my communication to your office that Xerox will waive its
(303)866-9 As appearance at the Weld County Board of Commissioner's hearing scheduled for
'°"ghtn@l' •.com May 15,2002 on its 1999 tax year abatement request and it will accept an
administrative denial. Xerox reserves all right to appeal this denial to the Board
of Assessment Appeals,and it will do so. As you know,this is a protective filing
Aa°"say' tam
to preserve a right to tax refunds should Xerox prevail on its test case pending
1700 Line fn Shwa before the Arapahoe district court. When the BAA protest is filed,and consistent
Suite 4104 with other county cases,we will ask that the cage not be set for hearing pending
°en0e'a "°de the test case's(including subsequent appeals) final order.
80203-45 t
Tel(303)8 1-7000 If you have any concerns or questions with this please let me know. A copy of
Fax(303)e '6.0200
e m this is going to the County Assessor as well. Thank you.
unotahro
Denver Very truly yours,
Salt Lake' icy
Collier
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Colorado f rings
Laden
Norman H. Wright 3.-)1/4\\
NHW:dpc
cc: Michael Larson
Weld County Assessor
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Hohne Roberts&Owen J.IP Attorneys at Law
1700 Lincoln Street Tel(303)861-7000 --
Suite 4100 Fax(303)866-0200 I 1
Denver,CD 80203
FACSIMILE COVER SHEET FROM FACSIMILE NUMBER: (303)866-0200
Date: May 14, 2002 Time:
To: Weld County Attorney's Office
Attention: Cyndy Giauque
Facsimile No.: 970-352-0242
Verification No.: 970-356-4000 /6
• Client No.:
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From: a er dated 5/14/02 re Xerox Abatement Hearing.
Number of pages following this cover sheet: A
If you need a confirmation or any of the pages sent again,please call our offices at the following
number: Copy Center, (303)866-0362. If you do not call within 15 minutes,we ssume
have received the pages satisfactorily. TELECOPIER: canon 1-770 SENT BY:
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document(s)that follow are for the exclusive use of the addressee and may contain confidential •
privileged and nondisclosable information. If the recipient of this facsimile is not the addressee,or a
person responsible for delivering this far cantle to the addressee,such recipient is strictly prohibited
from reading,photocopying,distributing or otherwise using this facsimile transmission,or its contents,
in any way. If the recipient has received this facsimile transmission in error,please call us
immediately and return the facsimile transmission to us via the United States Postal Service. Thank
you.
Offices in: Denver Salt Lake City Boulder Colorado Springs London
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CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE (970) 336-7215, EXT.4225
FAX: (970) 352-0242
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
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COLORADO
April 29, 2002
XEROX CORPORATION
C/O HOLME ROBERTS & OWEN LLP
1700 LINCOLN ST., SUITE 4100
DENVER, CO 80203
RE: SCHEDULE NUMBER: see attached list
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: various locations, property is leased
copier and related equipment. The meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2002, 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 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 Carol Harding
at (970) 336-7215, extension 4217.
Sincerely,
iatediffiin
Donald D. Warden
Clerk to the Board
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Deputy Clerk to the Board --
cc: Assessor
County Attorney
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CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE (970) 336-7215, Ext. 4225
FAX: (970) 352-0242
CP. O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
COLORADO
August 21, 2002
Xerox Corporation
CIO Norman H. Wright
6 South Rosemary Street
Denver, CO 80230
RE: SCHEDULE NUMBER See attached list
Dear Property Owner:
On May 15, 2002, 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 the Board of Assessment Appeals, Department of Local Affairs, 1313
Sherman Street, Room 420, Denver, Colorado 80203.
Very truly yours,
Donald en,
Clerk to the Board
By: ,
puty Clerk to he Board
cc: Assessor
Raelene Anderson
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