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Home My WebLink About20052292.tiff RESOLUTION RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, 2005, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO - STIPULATE PETITION OF: GODDARD ARTHUR J 480 JACKSON AVE PO BOX 1045 FIRESTONE, CO 80520 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: ACCOUNT#: R7620399 PARCEL#: 1311 301 08035-FIR 2TS L35 TIMBERLAND SUB 2ND FG SITUS: 480 JACKSON AV FIRESTONE 80520 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 2005, 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 2005,claiming that the property described in such petition was assessed too high, as more specifically stated in said petition, and WHEREAS,in lieu of the hearing scheduled before the Board of Equalization a Stipulation was agreed upon by the Assessor and said petitioner(s), and WHEREAS,the petitioner(s)and the Weld County Assessor agree that the assessment and valuation of the Weld County Assessor shall be, and hereby is, stipulated as follows: ACTUAL VALUE AS DETERMINED ACTUAL VALUE BY ASSESSOR AS STIPULATED Land $ 43,000 $ 43,000 Improvements OR Personal Property 153,320 143,500 TOTAL $ 196,320 $ 186,500 WHEREAS,said Stipulation shall resolve all issues to have been determined by the Weld County Board of Equalization. 2005-2292 AS0061 0P :.9 Per O8'-//-os- RE: BOE - GODDARD ARTHUR J, R7620399 Page 2 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, acting as the Board of Equalization, that the Stipulation agreed to by the Weld County Assessor and the above-named petitioner(s) be, and hereby is, accepted by the Board. The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by the following vote on the 5th day of August, 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Tsai ��. � Lad% 6,21, y tke, William H. Jerke, Chair %ut el my Clerk to the Board EXCUSED ® �~ (� M. J. Geile, Pro-Tem aid's- �►% .hr /' i . fir_! �'�i Deputy Clerk the Board EXCUSED DWg %Dr_ APPROVED AS TO FOR • Robert D. Maas ounty Attorney �zt..a.t Glenn Vaad t Date of signature: 44/sy_625- 2005-2292 AS0061 L 2005 COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER R7620399 STIPULATION (As To Tax Year 2005 Actual Value) RE PETITION OF NAME: Arthur J. Goddard ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1045 480 Jackson Avenue Firestone, CO 80520 Petitioner(s), Arthur J. Goddard and the Weld County Assessor, hereby enter into this Stipulation regarding the tax year 2005 valuation of the subject property, and jointly move that the Board of Equalization to enter its order based on this Stipulation. Petitioner(s) and the Assessor agree and stipulate as follows: 1. The property subject to this Stipulation is described as: FIR 2TS L35 TIMBERLAND SUB 2 FG (legal description) 2. The subject property is classified as Residential property. (what type). 3. The County Assessor originally assigned the following actual value to the subject property for tax year 2005. Land $ 43.000 Improvements$ 153.320 Total $ 196.320 4. After further review and negotiation,the petitioner(s) and Weld County Assessor agree to the following actual value for the subject property. Land $ 43,000 Improvements$ 143,50O Total $ 186,500 RECEIVED J U L 2 7 2005 WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR Greeley, Colorado 2005-2292 5. The valuations, as established above, shall be binding only with respect to tax year 2005. 6. Brief narrative as to why the reduction was made: Value was reduced to account for location of public restroom installed directly in front of owner's property; various negative issues (vandalism, graffiti, alcohol, etc.) associated with this building. 7. Both parties agree that the hearing scheduled before the Weld County Board of Equalization on at be vacated; or, a hearing has not yet been scheduled before the Board of Equalization X (check if appropriate). DATED this 20th day of July, 2005. X .44,s_, Pe ition r Attorney Petitioner(s) or Attorney Address: Address: a /INC uk Im Q o o fAvg. FYrlstosrtP 1 CO gorao Telephone: 303- d_oi -02,3r Teleph ne: oun As esso Address: 1400 N.17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 353-3845 ext. 3656 • NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT OFFICE OF COUNTY ASSESSOR 1400 NORTH 17th AVE. 6 FIR 2TS L35 TIMBERLAND SUB 2ND FG GREELEY,CO 80631 SITUS : 480 JACKSON AV FIRESTONE PHONE(970)353-3845 3650 r••,, 80520 www.co.weld.co.us aOWNER: GODDARD ARTHUR J COLORADO • GODDARD ARTHUR J LOG 526 480 JACKSON AVE PARCEL 131130108035 P O BOX 1045 ACCOUNT R7620399 FIRESTONE, CO 80520 YEAR 2005 E:='r a fl- _ The appraised value of property is based on the appropriate consideration of the approaches to value required by law. The Asaesspr hag!terminddRhat your property should be included in the following category(ies): - Residential property - The property is valued by the market approach to value. . 4J 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: The actual valuation of your property has been adjusted based on new information obtained. This may be information you have supplied, corrections of characteristics or additional sales which we have uncovered during the appeals process . This value reflects the market price paid during the base period of January 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 . PETITIONER'S ASSESSOR'S VALUATION PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ESTIMATE • OF VALUE ACTUAL VALUE ACTUAL VALUE PRIOR TO REVIEW AFTER REVIEW RESIDENTIAL 206123 196320 TOTALS $ $ 20 F'1 'I $ 1 Q6 • 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'tile County Board of Equalization for further consideration. §39-8- 106(1)(a),C.R.S. Please see the back of this form for detailed information on filing your appeal. By: Stanley F. Sessions 06/23/2005 WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR DATE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE SIDE PR-207-87/03 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 PROCEDURES: 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 15 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 NOTIFICATION OF HEARING: You will be notified of the time and place set for the hearing of your appeal. COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION'S DETERMINATION: 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. TAXPAYER RIGHTS FOR FURTHER APPEALS: 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 12. 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 additional documents as necessary. @ee. a 4-Nac4ted Ekeds) )�� l , - '�- 13-fly SIUN • N DAIh PR-300.87/03 Arthur J. Goddard P.O. Box 1045 480 Jackson Avenue Firestone, CO 80520 Home: (303) 833-5169 Cell: (303) 204-2235 Weld County Board of Equalization 915 10th Street, P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 (970) 356-4000, Ext. 4225 Subject: Assessor's Valuation of Property—Appeal Reference: (a) Parcel #: 131130108035 (b)Account#: R7620399 Gentlemen: The current assessed value of the referenced property should be reduced as follows: Property Prior Year- Current Year- Increase/ Classification Actual Value Actual Value Decrease Residential 193,866 180,866 13,000 Since the construction of the new public restroom directly in front of my residence, there has been a significant increase in graffiti, vandalism, drinking & drug use, and after hours loitering. Each incident has been reported to Weld County Dispatch and/or directly to Firestone police, and numerous e-mails have been sent to the Mayor's office. To date, dozens of incidents have been reported. Residents near the new restroom have been unable to sell their homes, and some have been forced to rent their houses, further reducing home values. Please don't hesitate to call me on my cell phone (303) 204-2235, with any questions you may have. Sincerely, ur J. o d—CALIA-L Arthur J. Goddard 480 Jackson Avenue P.O. Box 1045 Firestone, CO 80520 Home: (303) 833-5169 Cell: (303) 204-2235 Parcel #: 131130108035 Account #: R7620399 Property Prior Year— Current Year Increase/ Classification Actual Value —Actual Value Decrease Residential 193 866 180866 13 000 Reasons for Decrease in Market Value: 1. Town of Firestone construction of a Public Restroom directly in front of the property. 2. NO fence on property. 3. NO Air Conditioning 4. NO backyard—just dirt. 5. Unfinished basement. Verification: I the undersigned state the information and facts contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge regarding the property. Signature: ,(MAL CLERK TO THE BOARD rs PHONE (970)356-4000 EXT 4217 FAX: (970)352-0242 WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us.co.us 915 10TH STREET I P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 C COLORADO July 20, 2005 GODDARD ARTHUR J 480 JACKSON AVE PO BOX 1045 FIRESTONE CO 80520 Parcel No.: 131130108035 Account No.: R7620399 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 4, 2005, at or about the hour of 11:00 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 August 5,2005,and mailed to you on or before August 12, 2005. 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 request it directly from the Assessor's Office by fax (970) 304-6433, or by calling (970) 353-3845. Upon receipt of your 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. O GODDARD ARTHUR J - R7620399 Page 2 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. Very truly yours, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION /4/kie Donald D. Warden Clerk to the Board cc: Stanley Sessions, Assessor Hello