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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20042307 RESOLUTION RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, 2004, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO - DENY PETITIONER'S APPEAL AND AFFIRM ASSESSOR'S VALUE PETITION OF: SHADDOCK STEVEN G 925 ST ANDREWS LN LOUISVILLE, CO 80027 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: ACCOUNT#: N1059104 PARCEL #: 147526200030 - UND OG&M INT IN NW4, NW4SW4 26-1-64 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 2004, 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 2004, claiming that the property described in such petition was assessed too high, as more specifically stated in said petition, and WHEREAS, said petitioner being neither present nor 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 $ 1,660 Improvements OR Personal Property 0 TOTAL $ 1,660 2004-2307 ��, '5154 ex) 76/%1 AS0058 RE: BOE - SHADDOCK STEVEN G, N1059104 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 should be mailed or delivered within thirty (30) days of denial by the CBOE to: Board of Assessment Appeals 1313 Sherman Street, Room 419 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-866-5880 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. 2004-2307 AS0058 RE: BOE - SHADDOCK STEVEN G, N1059104 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 5th day of August, A.D., 2004. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS �� 4% W D 4 \q.Ln COLORADO E Ila, �l�/�T/// ��°� , Robert D. Masden, Chair ISM fold,, i rk to the Board 111 (2)._ i` William H. Je e, Pro-Tem '��-2Lf Clerk to the Board J. E' APPROVED AS TO FORM: 1�GC C c David E. Long As tant Cokii ty Attorney EXCUSED Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 4/7 2004-2307 AS0058 NOTICE OF DENIAL OFFICE OF COUNTY ASSESSOR 1400 NORTH 17th AVE. ° UND OG&M INT IN NW4 , NW4SW4 26-1-64 GREELEY,CO 80631 PHONE(970)353-3845,EXT.3650 RECEIVED COLORADO OWNER: SHADDOCK STEVEN G J U L 0 6 2004 SHADDOCK STEVEN G (WELD ,,SeUNTY SESS0H 925 ST ANDREWS LN ARIgNL0 WP512>6200030 LOUISVILLE, CO 80027 ACCOUNT N1059104 YEAR 2004 tv The appraised value of property is based on the appropriate consideration of the approaches to value required by law. The Ass hasr ;v ss q your property should be included in the fow olling cutegory(ies): II i' II determmh flfl All other property, 1 considering the ct, market,, vacant incomedapproacheSa by ° • ' ;-' r If your concern is the amount of your property tax,local taxing authorities(county,city,fire protection,and other special district 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: Your minerals have been valued in accordance with Colorado law and instructions published by the state division of property taxation. PETITIONER'S ASSESSOR'S VALUATION PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ESTIMATE OF VALUE ACTUAL VALUE ACTUAL VALUE PRIOR TO REVIEW AFTER REVIEW NATURAL RESOURCES 1660 1660 TOTALS $ $ 1660 s 1660 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 Equalization for further consideration,39-8- 106(1)(a),C.R.S. Please see the back of this form for detailed information on tiling your appeal. By: Stanley F. Sessions 06/28/2004 WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR DATE I5-Il PT-AR Form PR-207-87/03 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE SIDE de ', �S 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 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 13. 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. • �C<r2 ct/'c 4 J (Cr eC / /000-1 cad ,clvq rn,wwc pl(cT 9cifir L44. Al SIONAIUKE ! l N 7 Z 4y I AIh Steven G. Shaddock 925 St. Andrews Lane Louisville, CO 80027 Stridennan 123(a,aol.com (303)623-5056 work Li 6'j in. p (303)666-5576 res. RECi July 28, 2004 WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD P. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Parcel No. :147526200030 Account No.: N1059104 Dear Ms. Harding: I will be unable to attend the board hearing on August 5th because I will be out of town. The interest is not large enough to justify sending an agent or an attorney. Once again, I enclose a copy of my receipt for the purchase of these minerals. I paid $440 for this interest in September 2003. This purchase was done through a national auction site that brings top-dollar for minerals, royalties and oil/gas properties. This mineral interest is— a) not located in the Wattenberg Field; b) not leased; c) not producing; d) not a full 100% interest (seller believed it to be a 1/4`s undivided interest) Please adjust the value of this property for assessment purposes. Thank yo . even G. addock EnergyNet.com, Inc. INVOICE EnergyNet 7201 1-40 West Suite 319 Amarillo, TX 79106 11/4/2003 0203-3243 1 If you have questions regarding this invoice, please do not hesitate to contact us. Strider Resources Co. ATTN: Steven Shaddock Phone: 1-877-351-4488 1641 California St., #402 Fax: 806-354-2835 Denver, CO 80202 isa@energynet.com www.energynet.com EnergyNet Auction Lot #3604 -t .vu 75 Recording and Handling Fee, Lot #3604 75.00 Sales Tax 0.00 PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY. SEND A CASHIERS CHECK VIA OVERNIGHT MAIL TO THE LETTERHEAD ADDRESS CTota1 Due: $515.00 OR WIRE TO THE ACCOUNT BELOW BY THE DUE DATE. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS: THE WELLS FARGO BANK OF AMARILLO Due By: 11/6/2003 ) 905 5. FILLMORE,STE 701 / AMARILLO,TX 79101 ON-LINE WITH THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK ABA NUMBER: 111900659 FOR CREDIT TO: INERGYNET.COM,INC. ACCOUNT NUMBER:8980365204 APPRAISAL REPORT OF REAL PROPERTY FOR COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION STEVEN G SHADDOCK PETITIONER V.S. WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE RESPONDENT SCHEDULE NUMBER: N1059104 LOG NUMBER: 201 DATE: AUGUST 5, 2004 TIME: 11:30 AM BOARD: CBOE PREPARED BY MARY HAZEN L177/ellik-4enc)� ✓ E, 5, 61(OO1 S Date ASSESSOR'S OFFICE STAFF APPRAISER ASSESSOR VALUE $1,660 WELD COUNTY,COLORADO HUM IIIII IIII IIIIII I 111111 IIIII IIIII III lit IIII IIII PREPARED BY: SUSAN BUNDY 3125199 11/1912003 02:55P weld County,CO Bank of Oklahoma,N.A. /_� 1 of 2 R 11.00 0 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk S,Recorder NI / /7 1l TRUSTEE'S MINERAL DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT U.S. Bank N.A. Trustee of the Avis Larsen Irrevocable Trust, hereinafter called GRANTOR for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars($10.00),cash in hand paid and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,does hereby grant,bargain,sell,convey,transfer,assign and deliver unto: Steven G. Shaddock 925 St. Andrews Lam Louisville, CO 8:627 hereinafter called GRANTEE, whether one or more, all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all of the oil,gas and other minerals in and under and that may be produced from the lands described situated in Weld County,State of Colorado,and described as follows: NW/4,NW/4 SW/4,Section 26-TIN-R64W,6'h PM,Weld County,Colorado. including but not limited to any and all after-discovered mineral properties, whether or not said lands and/or interests be omitted from or incorrectly described herein. This transfer and conveyance is made subject to all valid subsisting oil and gas lease(s)of record heretofore executed;it being understood and agreed that said Grantee shall have,receive and enjoy the herein granted undivided interest in and to all bonuses,rents, royalties and other benefits which may accrue under the terms of said lease(s) insofar as it covers the above described property,including all royalties past and present accrued to account,precisely as if the Grantee herein had been at the date of the making of said lease(s) the owner of a similar undivided interest in and to said described property and Grantee was one of the named lessors therein. GRANTOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER AS TO THE QUALITY, QUANTITY, USABILITY, SUITABILITY, MINEABILITY, VALUE OR CONDITION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE OIL, GAS AND ALL OTHER MINERALS WHICH MAY • OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT THEREIN, AND SAID PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH ITS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION IS HEREBY SOLD, CONVEYED, TRANSFERRED, ASSIGNED AND DELIVERED TO GRANTEE ON AN "AS-IS AND WHERE-IS" BASIS. THIS TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE IS MADE WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. (1) 1111111 111111111 1111111111 11111!1111 iii nisi 1111 1111 2 of q R 11.00 o OA Stave Moreno Clerk Si Recorder It is Grantor's intent to convey all of its right,title and interest in the property described above to Grantee. Grantor agrees to execute such further assurances as may be requisite for the full and complete enjoyment of the rights herein granted and likewise agrees that Grantee herein shall have the right at any time to redeem for said Grantor by payment, any mortgage,taxes,or other liens on the above described property, upon default in payment by the Grantor, and be subrogated to the rights of the holder thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the property described above with all and singular the rights, privileges and appurtenances thereunto or in any wise belonging to Grantee, their heirs, successors,personal representatives,administrators,executors and assigns forever. WITNESS Grantor's hand this 30Fh day of 'Cl.(3\-‘111r^he 1 ,2003. U.S.Bank,N.A.,Trustee of the Avis Larsen Irrevocable Trust WITN r i By: .LZ1,rm C.: 7).-J-0-a\r2. A- CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF e }§ COUNTY OF 44./#14....• Before me, the undersi ed, authonty�f n this 304:4day of T�, 2003, personally appeared ,( A. �t2,t.r rrc-1 known to a to be the identical person who subscribed the name of U.S. Bank A. T stee of the Avis Larsen Irrevocable Trust,to the foregoing instrument as its acknowledged to me that he had willingly made and executed it as his free and volun act and deed and as the free and voluntary act and deed of such national banking association,as such Trustee,for the uses and purposes therein expressed. WITNESS my hand and official seal the day and year last above written. 4s /Iz1a ubl My Commission Expires: (SEAL) Commission Number P f 0- • IUM STIES Energy et.com, Inc. 014 IMrtaa Erns I Aixl II,WI 7201 1-40 West Suite 319 Amarillo, Texas 79106 (2) <.. __> ❑ Cancel STR 26-01-64 Mill Lew/4 77.610000 AFIC Owner Name/Address Account SHADDOCK STEVEN G L Legal Description N1059104 N 925 ST ANDREWS LN LOUISVILLE CO 80027 UND OG&M INT IN NW4,NW4SW4 26-1-64 Year District 2004 2448 Apr Dist St A Parcel Number MH Space Seq 1475-26-2-00-030 . Street No Dir Street Name Type No# :s ii *ti, Location City Location Zip Acct Type Lagt .1'i•tJi. i Rg' �'+�4, g.��t st"'lyl�1t,^,ti-,1;} • BACode Owner Id Owner Location Map No I'It-i'Aiiiit°'' i I , a�, .+ t` i3 1r1 c €ii' fi Business Name Version V.Date Tr 'y �I a, • . 1 New Version q 90oo 1s--.i,tJ;L o94 ' 03:22 PM j f ,,,y4 AIMS 20040726000, ' r,, ❑ Name ^13 Tax Items❑ Protest tI)filI CA- MA�A]u 'i TYPE ACTUAL ASSD ACRES SQ FT 'O❑ Situs ❑ PrelSuc ❑ Mobile Auth 1❑ Permit LAND _ 1,660 480 200.000 0 i.,...SGs, _vnb,othlte:1Asro2—9:ie,xRmrAggki5WNutuKoktl4 ❑ Mobile :. 13 Remarks.❑ Value ❑ Personal(P IMPS 0 0 0 ,r❑ Tract J Tax Sale ❑ State Asd :[l OiI and peer. � .�,�� nom, ..,.tee,. , "❑ Condo ; i SpcAsmIEl Control Recording _ ___________ U Block ❑ Mines ❑ History I , Imaging £4t TOTAL 1,660 4801 I Sales —; Sibling Queries ', Misc(M --I Flags ❑ Exemptioi I I Sketch ACCOUNT I Current Year Prior Version . Tax Trx L! Tax change Prior Year Ne(x)t Version ' Abatement I Next Year Characteristics Property Card Update Clear z Exit ` 7715-NtSRMHIN.Nit ,.:?SiG.}.}';C' Sn..-. (3) FORMULA APPLIED TO N1059104 SEVERED MINERALS Mill levy 77.61 Acres involved 200 Mill levy+ 1000= 0.07761 Mill levy x 29% = 0.022507 Total + discount rate = 0.120307 (discount rate for 2004 .0978 or 9.78%) 1 + 0.120307 = 8.312075 8.312075 x 200= $1,662.42 rounded to $1,660 actual value $1,660 x 29% = $480 assessed value $480 x .07761 = $37.25 taxes due • (4) SAL PROPERTY QUESTIONNAIRE ACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY 1APPROACH: This approach to value uses sales from the appropriate time period to determine the _.,oral value of your property. The following items, if known, will help you estimate the market value of your property. If available, attach a copy of any appraisal or written estimate of value. Have similar properties in your immediate neighborhood sold? DATE SOLD PROPERTY ADDRESS SELLING PRICE Note: The Cost and Income Approaches are used for Non-Residential properties only. COST APPROACH: This approach uses replacement cost new, less depreciation and is best when the structures are new or less than 5 yrs old. If the structure less constructssthan yrs noldld please answer the following: Type of Structure Cost toHave changes been made since construction. Please describe them. Type of change Cost Type of change Cost Type of change Cost INCOME APPROACH: This approach uses net income from operation of a property which was rented or leased the previous year and converts the net income into actual market value. Please attach operating statements showing income and expenses related to operation of the buildings only. These statements should reflect the past 3 years of operation if possible. Also show rents of comparable properties if you have that information available. If you have an appraisal showing the income approach which was done in the past 2 years, please attach also. Based upon the information shown above please give your estimate of the true market value of your property as of June 30, 2002 $ . ass DOMMENTATION - REASON FOR EQUESTING A REVIEW: ---+ �. � ero �v� c�cl��rKd ia��<.( (e41/1✓ , ,IVo . GU aN a /,r, Ltd see c C o� f tacii.G� }� Verification: I the undersigned state the information and facts contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge regardingpropert (.144c5Signature: Owner/Agent Date: Address: 7l�� /V 2t ^r Daytime Phone #:( rof) r,L 7- LJOJ u;Oa- C6 rod-7 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS: ( 11/6/200 THE WELLS FARGO BANK OF AMARILLO 1\ Due By: 905 5. FILLMORE,STE 701 AMARILLO,TX 79101 ON-LINE WITH THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK ABA NUMBER: 111900659 FOR CREDIT TO: ENERGYNET.COM,INC. ACCOUNT NUMBER:8980385204 (5) P -tom \.! N / G A . N t z INVOICE er EnergyNet.com, Inc. �gyNet 7201I-4o West LP Suite 319 s ° Amarillo, TX 79106 11/4/2003 10203-3243 a� d If you have questions regarding this invoice, please do not hesitate to contact us. Strider Resources Co. Phone: 1-877-351-4488 ATTN: Steven Shaddock Fax: 806-354-2835 1641 California St., #402 lisa@energynet.com Denver, CO 80202 www.energynet.com 440.00 EnergyNet Auction Lot #3604 40.00 Recording.and Handling Fee, Lot #3604 5.00 Sales Tax r� 4 -`0”77.4' ,, . . ), V y " " ` RECEIVED 1.4 14 Ay,NC MAY 0 5 2004 �� h .,....,1,,,,-,,,-:::,. �1 a , WEB trk4y}x r,_ P-4-•••'•, ;tri, f A COUtVTY ASS G ESSOR ,' l t i 2,44 � e� Cola ado Z i.ti F ,� k „:l X71 a fi 96 A�i +;•4.., i^ d n a R`tk .'1/4,''612Z'j`b( sA: -)c , s I tyi Yi N h ( f 1l + 6 � i °4a(rfY�d�iit`M �'a «�'�, , a'vx x� ✓. s * s,t^� ppYMENLMUST BE MADE IN CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY. \\ t c; ,-s SEND A CASHIERS,CHECK VIA OVERNIGHT MAIL TO THE Total Due: #515.00 J LETTERHEAD ADDRESS' - OR WIRE TO THE ACCOUNT BELOW BY THE DUE DATE. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS: Due By: 11/6/200 THE WELLS FARGO BANK OF AMARILLO ( 905 S.FILLMORE,STE 701 AMARILLO,TX 79101 ON-LINE WITH THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK ABA NUMBER: 111900659 FOR CREDIT TO: ENERGYNET.COM,INC. ACCOUNT NUMBER:8980385204 (6) CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 356-4000 EXT 4217 FAX: (303) 352-0242.co.us WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us 915 10TH STREET WIlD P.O. BOX 758 C. GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 COLORADO July 20, 2004 • SHADDOCK STEVEN G 925 ST ANDREWS LN LOUISVILLE CO 80027 Parcel No.: 147526200030 Account No.: N1059104 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 5, 2004, 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 August 5, 2004, and mailed to you on or before August 12, 2004. 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. SHADDOCK STEVEN G - N1059104 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 EQUAL TION Carol A. Harding Deputy Clerk to the Board cc: Stanley Sessions, Assessor Hello