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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20042296 RESOLUTION RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, 2004, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO - DENY PETITIONER'S APPEAL AND AFFIRM ASSESSOR'S VALUE PETITION OF: SAV-O-MAT INC 7268 S TUCSON WAY ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: ACCOUNT#: R2972886 PARCEL #: 096106327009 - GR 2542 E99.50' L1 TO 4 BLK7 PACKARDS°/01800 9TH ST% SITUS: 1800 9 ST GREELEY 80631 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 $ 27,363 Improvements OR Personal Property 72,637 TOTAL $ 100,000 2004-2296 CC','rcfn s�, M Ari"779647` AS0058 RE: BOE - SAV-O-MAT INC, R2972886 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. 2004-2296 AS0058 RE: BOE - SAV-O-MAT INC, R2972886 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 lls WE COUNTY, COLORADO 0/T143 idla% Robert D. Masden, Chair id'We C Clerk to the Board nr;;`j` William H. Je e, Pro-Tem Deputy Clerk to the Board /4g7: M. J. ile APPROVED AS TO FORM: Davi . Long cAtistr ant, ountyvyxa Attorn EXCUSED Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 2004-2296 AS0058 L 1III C H t & COMPANY II ( , INCORPORATED , N , _/ AN t!J/'�' I J July 7,2004 RECEIVED Weld County Board of Equalization 91510'°Street P.O. Box 758 Greeley,Colorado 80632 A I RE: Account Number R2972886 -c _ e - , 1800 9th Street ZJ /"l 2004 Actual Value Dear BOE, We hereby appeal the decision of the Assessor to the Board of Equalization for hearing. The appeal is based on the information presented to the Assessor during the written objection period. Respectfully, �J Licht&Company,Inc., Agent for the Petitioner 9101 E.Kenyon Avenue Suite 3900 Denver,Colorado 80237 303-575-9306 303-575-9307 Fax 9101 E.Kenyon Ave.,Suite 3900•Denver Colorado 80237•Phone 303.575.9306•Fax 303.575.9307 ems ; As CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 356-4000 EXT 4217 FAX: (303) 352-0242.co.us WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us Itt :11% :1 915 10TH STREET P.O. BOX 758 C. GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 COLORADO July 20, 2004 SAV-O-MAT INC 7268 S TUCSON WAY ENGLEWOOD CO 80112 Parcel No.: 096106327009 Account No.: R2972886 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 5, 2004, at or about the hour of 9:00 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, 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. SAV-O-MAT INC - R2972886 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 EQUALI ION Carol A. Harding Deputy Clerk to the Board cc: Stanley Sessions, Assessor LICHT AND COMPANY INC 9101 EAST KENYON AVENUE SUITE 3900 DENVER CO 80237 Hello