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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20032323.tiff RESOLUTION RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, 2003, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO - DENY PETITIONER'S APPEAL AND AFFIRM ASSESSOR'S VALUE PETITION OF: HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST INC LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC (TAX) 3001 KEITH ST NW CLEVELAND, TN 37312 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: ACCOUNT#: R6930797 PARCEL #: 095915400008 - GR PT SE4 15-5-66 (GRAPEVINE ANNEX) BEG SE COR SEC N0D36'W 1740.36' S89D23'W 50' TO W ROW LN 47 AVE & TPOB S0D36'E 387.88' S89D32'W 713.62' TO E ROW LN 49 AVE N0D27'W 417.88' TO S ROW LN 25 ST N89D32'E 682.61' TH ALG CURVE 47.05' (R=30' C/A=8 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 2003, 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 2003, 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 $ 297,928 Improvements OR Personal Property 8,802,072 TOTAL $ 9,100,000 2003-2323 AS0055 RE: BOE - HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST 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 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 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. 2003-2323 AS0055 RE: BOE - HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST 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 5th day of August, A.D., 2003. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /�� D COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: fa /t'(/� AYE Da . o it Weld County Clerk to the Board AYE Robert D. M den, Pro-Tem • the :_ -t AYE ,ur:. ♦ . . ile FORM: t (NAY) O® ,#'r Willis H. Jer e ouf Attorney AAA (AYE) Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 44_71 2(2---_-_ 2003-2323 AS0055 KPMG Property Tax Telephone 214 840 4102 P.O. Box 225669 I 1 : l 1 Fax 214 840 2134 Dallas,TX 75222-5669 July 15, 2003 WELD COUNTY BOARD of EQUALIZATION 915 10114 STREET GREELEY, CO 80631 Dear County Board of Equalization: On behalf of the clients referenced in the following documents,KPMG LLP wishes to appeal the 2003 Petition of Notice of Determination of Property Tax Valuations for the accounts listed on the attached listing. Also included is a copy of a letter of authorization from each client. Our opinion of value all accounts in question is enclosed and we believe we will be able to provide your office with all other appropriate data within 10 to 15 working days. We respectfully request that you contact our office with hearing notifications in order for KPMG LLP to be present on behalf of our clients. KPMG LLP-PROPERTY TAX P O BOX 225669 - DALLAS TX 75222-5669 We appreciate your consideration in this matter and should you have any questions or comments,please do not hesitate to contact Stephen M. Grace at(214) 840-4198 or Suzie Hawkins at(214) 840-2364. Sincerely, KPMG LLP 5vzan►w W(actta z Suzie Hawkins KPMG LLP KPMG LLP a US Inured liaollN oamersbio.is a member of KPMG ntemaoonall a Swiss association. /�,,�Life netei J 3001 Keith Street. NW/P.O. Box 3480/Cleveland, Tennessee 37320-3480/(423)472-9585 of America TO: Ad Valorem Tax Authorities and others to whom it may concern J..ETTER OF AUTHORIZATION This letter will introduce the firm of KPMG LLP, which is authorized to represent Life Care Centers of America concerning Ad Valorem Taxes on real and personal property for 2003. This authorization letter will supersede any previous letters of authorization on file. KPMG LLP is authorized to file personal and real estate returns, to review and receive copies of any prior years tax returns, to investigate appraisals and assessments, to submit income and expense information, to appeal property values and taxes, to receive tax bills, to make any necessary corrections to the taxing authority's records, to appear before administrative boards or agencies and where authorized, to appear before courts of competent jurisdiction and to prepare to take such actions in our offices as necessary to effectuate same. KPMG LLP is authorized to act as agent, and/or attorney in fact, with those aforementioned rights on this property owned or controlled by the undersigned entity. A photographic or facsimile copy of this authorization and my signature may be deemed to be the equivalent of the original or may be used as a duplicate original. The rights,powers, and authorization of KPMG LLP herein granted shall commence upon the execution of this letter of authorization. IN WITNESS WHEREOF: The undersigned has hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals this the f V day of a�Gwcaw ,20f, ACCEPTED: Signed,sealed, and delivered in the presence of�f /4• By: 'f y e�-7— ' G Print Name: a tie .,A y. c/6 r.N vice President of Corpor e Tide: General Farrow Nota Publi 4-44 Date: . / /a• p 3 Phone Number:. VA 3 - y7a- grr • • TOTAL P.02 Weld .... Protest List Client Parcel ID Proposed Value Estimated Value Life Care Center R6930797 $10,774,128 $7,541,890 Bridge at Greeley 4750 S.25th Street Weld -- .. .... .. _ _.. _. f $ ft {y 1 G --' I mot° y f .—. ..r s y �y ,,,.-4i4 i w.v. Z 4 ,f. Rii "IIII 11 5 e JF t as z x d1 h IMINIIi S , , t ; - ,;,e. ' ; ,,' i J., ..41C,4-, f7:,:t..., limit Nf 4y. , T F.::p i / .t1 a y raft ., S Wolf:, 1-- . : i , ,, 4 144 ® , 2 1 4,.,r , a1 a 4 t ' rit 104; CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 356.4000 EXT 022 FAX: (303)35252-02442 WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us I 915 10TH STREET P.O. BOX 758 O GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 • COLORADO July 23, 2003 HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST INC LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC (TAX) 3001 KEITH ST NW CLEVELAND TN 37312 Parcel No.: 095915400008 Account No.: R6930797 Dear Petitioner(s): - The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 5, 2003, 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 Public Health and Environment,Room 210,1555 North 17th Avenue, 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, 2003,and mailed to you on or before August 12, 2003. 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. HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST INC - R6930797 • 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 TION Carol A. Harding Deputy Clerk to the Board cc: Stanley Sessions, Assessor KPMG PROPERTY TAX P.Q. BOX 225669 DALLAS TX 75222-5669 Hello