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Home My WebLink About971523.tiffRESOLUTION RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, 1997, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO - STIPULATE VALUE PETITION OF: MILLENSIFER JAMES E ETAL 1633 S TRENTON ST DENVER, CO 802312608 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: PIN: R4927186 PARCEL: 121130000020 - 16657 W2E2 30 3 66 (2R27RR13D) %13540 HWY 85% 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 1997, 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 1997, 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: Land Improvements OR Personal Property TOTAL ACTUAL VALUE ACTUAL VALUE AS DETERMINED BY ASSESSOR ACTUAL VALUE AS STIPULATED $ 25,451 $ 25,451 45,656 $ 71.107 32.963 $ 58.414 971523 AS0038 RE: BOE - MILLENSIFER JAMES E ETAL Page 2 WHEREAS, said Stipulation shall resolve all issues to have been determined by the Weld County Board of Equalization. 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 31st day of July, A.D., 1997. ATTEST: Weld Co BY. Deputy Cler EXCUSED APPROVED AS TO FORM: 011 c accd-u ty Attorney G BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD OUNTYLORADO Geor.e'E. Baxter, Chair Barbara J. Kirkmeyer W. H. Webster 971523 AS0038 1997 COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PIN NUMBER R4927186 STIPULATION (As To Tax Year 1997 Actual Value) RE PETITION OF NAME: MILLENSIFER, JAMES E ETAL ADDRESS: 1633 S TRENTON ST DENVER CO 80231 Petitioner(s),TOM A MILLENSIFER and the Weld County Assessor, hereby enter into this Stipulation regarding the tax year 1997 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: 16657 W2 E2 30 3 66 (2R27RR13D) %13540 HWY 85 2. The subject property is classified as AGRICULTURAL property (what type). 3. The County Assessor originally assigned the following actual value to the subject property for tax year 1997 Actual Value After Review Land $ 25451 $25,451 Improvements $ 32963 $45,656 Total $ 71107 $71,107 4. After further review and negotiation, the petitioner(s) 971523 and Weld County Assessor agree to the following tax year 1997 actual value for the subject property. Land Improvements Total $ 25451 $ 32963 $ 58414 5. The valuations, as established above, shall be binding only with respect to tax year 1997 6. Brief narrative as to why the reduction was made: REAPPRAISAL WARRANTS ADJUSTMENT DUE TO TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION AND CONDITION OF SINGLE FAMILY residences 7. Both parties agree that the hearing scheduled before the Board of Equalization on JULY 31, 1997 (date) at 1:30 P M (time) be vacated; or, a hearing has not yet been scheduled before the Board of Equalization (check if appropriate). DATED is 23 day of Petitioner(s) or Attorn Telephone: .w3 -q12-640, Petitioner(s) or Attorney Telephone: County Assessor Address: 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 ,Loop -u; 624 eaJ . Telephone:(303)353-3845 ext. 3656 Mae COLORADO NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT 16657 W2E2 30 3 66 (2R27RR13D) %13540 HWY 85% OWNER: MILLENS IFER JAMES E ETAL MILLENSIFER JAMES E ETAL 1633 S TRENTON ST DENVER, CO 802312608 07/17/1997 LOG 2881 PARCEL 121130000020 ACCOUNT R4927186 YEAR 1997 OFFICE OF COUNTY ASSESSOR 1400 NORTH 17th AVE. GREELEY, CO 80631 PHONE (970) 353-3845, EXT. 3650 The appraisal value of property is based on the appropriate consideration of the approaches to value required by law. The Assessor has determined that your property should be included in the following category(ies): AGRICULTURAL LAND VALUE IS DETERMINED SOLEY BY THE EARNING OR PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF THE LAND, CAPITALIZED AT A RATE SET BY LAW. 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 defemination of value are: THE ACTUAL VALUATION OF YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN ADJUSTED BASED UPON THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU HAVE PROVIDED. PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION PETITIONER'S ESTIMATE OF VALUE ASSESSOR'S VALUATION ACTUAL VALUE PRIOR TO REVIEW ACTUAL VALUE AFTER REVIEW LAND IMPS 25451 61823 25451 45656 TOTALS $ $ 7174 $ 7 f 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 filing your appeal. By: 15-DPT-AR Form PR -207-87/94 WARREN L. LASELL WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR 07/17/1997 DATE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE SIDE 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 you must appeal 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 21 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. The County Board must conclude their hearings 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. 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 11. 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., YOU MUST STATE YOUR OPINION OF VALUE IN TERMS OF A SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT. Attach additional documents as necessary. IGNA I URE OF PE I I I IONER UA I E TunAMIIIOnSIhr 9653 West Arlington Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80123 Phone (303) 972-6601 Fax (303) 973-1369 July 14, 1997 Weld County Board of Equalization P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Co. 80632 Reference: Parcel No. 121130000020 Account No. R 4927186 Legal Description: 16657 W2E2 30 3 66 13540 Highway 85 Gentlemen:, We vigorously protest the proposed increase in value of the improvements on the Millensifer Farm, the subject property. You originally proposed an increase from $32,562 to $61,115, near double but no basis given for such an increase. After our initial protest this has been modified to $44,948, still an increase of 38% and still no basis or explanation given despite our request for such. This residence is a two story adobe house across US 85 east of Fort Vasquez. It was apparently built about the same time in the mid 1800's, which makes the house near to if not in excess of 150 years old. The house has no central heat, no city water supply, no sewer service, no natural gas supply. Heat is supplied by propane heaters in the kitchen and hall. There is no heat in the upstairs except that which gravitates up from the ground floor. The house has been difficult to rent due to the location as well as the lack of utility improvements, and the age and condition of the house make it highly impractical to make those improvements. We do rent the house currently for $200 per month to a family who, because of their precarious financial situation, frequently fall six months or more behind in even that small rent. We have never raised the rent because of the family's sensitive financial situation, and they are quite good about keeping the place up. The present cost of upkeep, averaging about $1,000 per year, taxes already at $520 for the residence, and insurance at near $600 make it nearly impossible to absorb a tax increase of any kind. Assuming the mill levy remains constant, your 38% increase represents an increase in taxes on the residence of over $150 each year further eroding the already slim margin of less than $300 per year. As the house continues to age, upkeep increases and it becomes useless to maintain. We'll be better off to demolish the house than to try to keep up with the maintenance and tax increases. We will appreciate your reconsideration of this drastic increase. Sincerely, S Tom A. Millensifer The Millensifer Farm CERTIFIED J ca 0 0 0 a 0 d N O W Y Vi 0 XU U a T i• ,b 0 y N Q Pr I„I I,„I, I I I,,, I,,, I I l l l 111111111111111 ►I„IuIIIIIIIIuI:,II,ulI,II!,III 4 COLORADO CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 356-4000 EXT.4225 FAX: (970) 352-0242 915 10TH STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 July 17, 1997 Parcel No.: 121130000020 PIN No.: R4927186 MILLENSIFER JAMES E ETAL 1633 S TRENTON ST DENVER, CO 802312608 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of Thursday, July 31, 1997, at or about the hour of 1:30 p.m., to hold a hearing on your valuation for assessment. This hearing will be held at the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, in the First Floor Hearing Room. A number of hearings have been scheduled at this time; peitioners will be asked to sign in with the Clerk upon arrival, and cases will be heard on a first come / first heard basis. You have a right to attend this hearing and present evidence to the Board in support of your petition. The Weld County Assessor or his representative will be present. The Board will make its decision on the basis of the record made at said 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, 1997, and mailed to you on or before August 10, 1997. Because of the volume of cases before the Board of Equalization, all cases shall be limited to 15 minutes, of which you will be allowed 10 minutes for your presentation. 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. MILLENSIFER JAMES E ETAL - R4927186 Page 2 At least two (2) working days prior to your hearing the Assessor will have available, at your request, the data supporting his valuation of your property. 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, ARD OF LQUAUZATION Donald D. Warden, Clerk to theard BY: Carol A. Harding Deputy Clerk to the Board cc: Warren Lasell, Assessor Hello