HomeMy WebLinkAbout951566.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, 1995, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
PETITION OF:
BRANHAM PAUL H & SANDRA L
2116 21 AV
GREELEY, CO 80631
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: PIN: R 3585886 PARCEL: 096118215003 - GR 3RG5-7 L7
BLK5 3RD ROYAL GARDENS 3RD REPLAT %2116 21ST AVE%
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, organized 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 1995, 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 1995, 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:
ORIGINAL ADJUSTED
Land
Improvements OR
Personal Property
TOTAL ACTUAL VALUE
OS, &AcrLhvtyy,
$ 24,000 $ 24,000
134.751 123.816
$ 158.751 $ 147,816
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RE: BOE - BRANHAM PAUL H & SANDRA L
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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 3rd day of August, A.D., 1995.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: /key
Weld Coun yy Cler t/to'the Boar
BY //47,41
beputy Clerk'to the
APPROVED AS TO
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Dale K. Hall, Chairman
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Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem
FxC:I ISFn
George E. Baxter
Constance L. Hargert
W. H. Webster'
951566
AS0032
1995
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ASSESSORS PIN NUMBER
STIPULATION (As to Tax Year 1995
RE PETITION OF
3585886
Actual Value)
NAME: BRANHAM PAUL H. & SANDRA L.
ADDRESS: 2116 21 Ave
Greeley, Co
Petitioner(s) PAUL & SANDRA BRANHAM
and the Weld County Assessor, hereby enter into this Stipulation regarding the tax year
1995 valuation of the subject property, and jointly move the Board of Equalization
to enter its order based on this Stipulation.
The Petitioner(s) and the Assessor agree and stipulate as follows:
1. The property subject to this Stipulation is described as'
GR 3RG5-7 L7 BLK5 3RD ROYAL GARDENS 3RD REPLAT ;
2116 21 Ave
2. The subject property is classified as RESIDENTIAL
property (what t`ype).
3. The County Assessor originally assigned the following actual value on the
subject property.for tax year 1995
Land
Improvements
Total
$ 24,000
$134,751
$158,751
4. After further review and negotiation, the Petitioner(s) and Weld County
Assessor agree to the following tax year 1995 actual value for the subject property:
Land
Improvements
Total
$ 24,000
$123,816
$147,816
5. The valuations, as established above, shall be binding only with respect to
tax year 1995
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6. Brief narrative as to why the reduction was made' Reappraisal was
done to determine correct details on Residential Property.
Reduction is due to condition of home.
7. Both parties agree that the hearing scheduled before the Board of
Equalization on TUESDAY, AUGUST 1,1995(date)at 11:OOAM (time) be vacated;
or, a hearing has not yet been scheduled befor the Board of Equalization (check
if appropriate).
DATE this 28 day of JULY 1995.
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Petitioner(s) or Attorney Petitioner(s) or Attorney
Address: Address:
o21(!p & l5T -ebve
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Telephone'
Telephone
10? eV tOded47741671
County Assessor G4e7jjjfrrac
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 353-3845, Extension 3650
Wilk
COLORADO
July 20, 1995
BRANHAM PAUL H & SANDRA L
2116 21 AV
GREELEY, CO 80631
Dear Petitioner(s):
CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE (303) 356-4000 EXT.4218
FAX: (303) 352-0242
915 10TH STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
Parcel No.: 096118215003 PIN No.: R 3585886
The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of Tuesday, August 1, 1995, at or about
the hour of 11:00 A.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.
You have a right to attend this hearing and present evidence in support of your petition. The Weld
County Assessor will be present before the Board. The Board will make their 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 10, 1995, and
mailed to you on or before August 16, 1995.
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.
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.
BRANHAM PAUL H & SANDRA L - R 3585886
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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
BQARD OF EQUALJTIO
aytal
Donald D. Warden,
Clerk to the Board
BY: (CA4-17" �Y�r-7
Carol A. Harding, Deputy
cc: Warren Lasell, Assessor
NOTICE OF DENIAL
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COLORADO
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CRI1W. (1)TORAIX) 80631
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The appraised 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):
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IS VALUED BY CONSIDERING THE MARKET APPROACH.
AGRICULTURAL LAND VALUE IS DETERMINED SOLELY BY THE EARNING OR PRODUCTIVE
CAPACITY OF THE LAND, CAPITALIZED AT A RATE SET BY LAW.
ALL OTHER PROPERTY, INCLUDING VACANT LAND, IS VALUED BY CONSIDERING THE COST,
MARKET, AND INCOME APPROACHES.
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 deter-
mined the valuation(s) assigned to your property. The reasons for this determination of value are:
YOUR APPEAL WAS DENIED, THE PROPERTY VALUE IS CORRECT BASED UPON TIME
TRENDED SALES BETWEEN JANUARY •93 AND JUNE '94. THESE. SALES WERE TIME
TRENDED TO THE END OF JUNE 1994. THIS IS DONE TO ACCOUNT FOR THE
CONTINUING RISE IN MARKET VALUES DURING THAT TIME PERIOD.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
PETITIONER'S
ESTIMATE
OF VALUE
ASSESSOR'S VALUATION
ACTUAL VALUE
PRIOR TO REVIEW
ACTUAL VALUE
AFTER REVIEW
LAND
IMPS
24,000
134,751
24,000
134,751
TOTALS $ $ 156,751$ 159,751
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 filing your appeal.
By: WARREN L. LASELL
WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR
15-DPT-AR
Form PR -207-87/94
05/12/95
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE SIDE
DATE
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YOU HAVF, 111E 1t1, .11 I 10 AI'r'E..AI- THE n.z:.ES ,OI3 S. or I t. tit
The County Board Of (+lliali7alion will sit v hear ar+o als t)�(11n!„rt;1 rl.11t• ! :felt! r ,.. sr::: ,::,• 1 .:,r
real property (land arid t+r.)ildirtu ► ►rrc) I'' , ;,.;r +l ;'! ;1,. fl; tf'ulti�Irlr! r�, rn:rf.;trrt43sy, :! ,:: ,.
39-8-107(2),
APPEAL PRO ;EDURES:
If you choose to appeal the 11?•::''� r}r.. t',itlii rt1": t •rt't:%'•ft !.. l;;:! t)If:.l : ,:t:t
your right to appeal, h, • I I M ,Pt' I I' r`►#Z N I ! ' ,' 1, •i I r'r2 I r !
PROPERTY, ANT) .11 IL,' .0 Fr it z I'F•,r18(!(J,m I'I ttlf'I:l i I r. . _" .
WE( -.0 COUNTY BOARD OF EUltAt.II_AI ION
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Ir�lrrt)I►i11)0 T970) ,56-4000, Ext V9!—;
NOTIFIC Al ION OrIlEARINr;
YOU Will be notified of the limo :ir:f,f plpf r• •I 11('1 Iii.> Iu atirtc)
COUNTY BOARD OF EQUAL IIA t ION '; 1'F. F #; 1 MIt,A I IOrt:
The County Board of Ff)uali'atit)rt r?tt:rt to -,!•(•,, ^ :. f1• rlr:itr On
S y;;'.!c :'SF.t'..:ll ,ilf:f malt yr.y.I • •l. 1•,A!
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TAXPAYER .F;II;I I IS FOR FUR I IfE1l Nf'F'EAL` ; •
If you are not satisfied with t1,+: {:c,(rnt• Elum1:1 of r cn'ali:::)ti..f?) �; flr^rt �•;if,n, JfrI nut '),ti1r?
Colinty•Board of ki11a ONE.t.tl thF fuf!h•:t'ili..t- •
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District Court:
91h Avenue and 9th Street, PO. Box C;
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Tel(ph, )ne (970) 356-4000. Ext 4520
Arbitration:. •
WELL) (:ol1N EY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
915 1nth Sheet. P.O. Box 7511
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If you do not receive a determination from the County unty Board ol Equali7atiun, you must file an appeal with the Board of
Assessment Appeals by September 18.
TO PRESERVE YC)I.1R At'PIFA1. Rlr;#1t4 vt►t1 p,1t)41 PRr.;t«- trr►11 ItAVi Vit.n-r. r1 ;rot- I.
THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND ALL CrtitfWSf'(.)IJUEN(:r-_ 1t.1: MAILED tIVI III (°Iit,1(�# t)F 1t1� 1i.ii tt_;.
r-EIltlulw it, Iltr-'.011111v F30/kw, -:I t,rtlrr,r I:r,tit?S;
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AMOUNT. Attach additional) .4.,1•r'z,slr'y.
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SIGNATURE OF r (Awl :rlr H
REAL PROPERTY PROTEST FORM
YOU MAY ELECT TO COMPLETE THIS FORM TO PROTEST YOUR
PROPERTY VALUATION OR CLASSIFICATION.
REAL PROPERTY VALUATION PROTESTS: If you disagree with the "current year actual value - or the
classification determined for your property, you may file a protest by mail or in person with the County
Ty Assessor. Please refer to the Protest Procedures for -the deadline dates for filing protests.
Completing the Real Property Questionnaire will help you determine an estimate of value for your property.
which can be compared to the value determined by the Assessor. Colorado law requires consideration of the
market approach to value for residential properties (includes apartments) and the cost market, and income
approaches to value for vacant land, commercial, and industrial properties.
DOCUMENTATION — REASON FOR RPEQUESTING A REVIEW:
is Not e.�o'Yi4 — -"WiTh s eaF S/el.7e/ «
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REAL PROPERTY QUESTIONNAIRE
ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTSAS NECESSARY
MARKETAPPROACH: This app roach to val - rses sales fromthe appropriate timeperiod:to determine the
actual value of your property. The followinems, if known, -will help elyoou estimate the market -value or your
property. y *Se 4iiinCas++s) J} 44—•
If available, .t . h . • i - r
amedia:�j�r writtemeatimete of value.
Have similar properties in your immediate
DATE SOLD PROPERTY ADDRESS
SELLING PRICE
Based on these sales and accounting for differences between sold i•VC
properties and your property, state the value of -your property $ [el �C/4
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COST APPROACH: (USE FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ONLY.) This approach to value uses
replacement construction costs from the appropriate time period to determine the value of your property. The
following items, if known, will help you estimate the replacement cost of your property.
Year Built Builder Original Construction Cost
Listall changes made to your property prior to January 1 of the current year, i.e.. remodeling of storefront:
expansion of storage area; addition to parking, service or manufacturing area.
DATE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE COST
Is your structure in typical condition for its age? If not wh t
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Based on the original cost of construction and
of any changes, state the total value of your property $
INCOME APPROACH: (USE FOR -NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ONLY.) This approach to value
converts economic net income from the appropriate time period into present worth.
If your property was -rented of leased, attach operating -statements showing rental and expense amounts for
this property, - -
Indicate square foot rental rate for all tenants who negotiated-leases../Attach rent schedule)
If known, list rents of comparable properties.
If available, attach operating statements showing rental and expense amounts for comparable properties.
If an appraisal using the income approach was conducted, please attach.
FINAL ESTIMATE OF VALUE S /.35; CCU-•
AGENT ASSIGNMENT: I authorize the below -named agent to act on my behalf regarding the property tax
valuation of the property described herein for the year
"---' "1 Agent's Name (please. print): Telephone Number
Owner's Signature' Date:
Please mail all correspondence regarding this protest to the above -named agent at the following address:
Indicate name and telephone number for a person the Assessor may contact if an on -site inspection is necessary
VE RIFICATIO i, the untlers}igned owner or spent of this property, state that the information and facts con-
tained herein and complete statements concerninyglhe described property.
Signature faIrt L Date—!y��%
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Department of Veterans Affairs
CERTIFICATE OF REASONABLE VALUE
1. CASE NUMBER
LH 634281
COVENANTS
2.
2116
Greeley,
County
PROPERTY ADDRESS (include ZIP Code and county)
21st Avenue,P
Colorado 80631
of Weld,
3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 7, Block
Addition
Subdivision/
(02eelec.
5 ,3rd replat of 3rd
to Royal Gardens, A
.County.
of lxu-o Weld
L C/Ioz
4.
ICONDOMINIUM
TITLE LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIVE
P-l.l• `r' -S
CCR'S OF RECORD
OPLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
IS ESTIMATED TO
5.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF FIRM OR PERSON MATING REQUEST (Include ZIP
Code)
6. REMAINING ECONOMIC LIFE OF PROPERTY
BE NOT LESS THAN (Enter number of years)
�ti� YEARS
UNION COLONY BANK
23rd Avenue, P.O. Box 961,
Greeley, Colorado 80631
7. ESTIMATED
ATF PROPERTY
$ I1701
c3S, Q o
8. E%PIRATION DATE
I a �R y
9. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BY (Signature of
authorized agent) -
M.D���U��llnll I 5
,,.genLief
GENERAL CONDITIONS
(NOTE:
1.
2.
3.
THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, THE
CORRECTION OF ANY DEFECTS NOW EXISTING OR THAT MAY DEVELOP WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.)
This certificate will remain effective as to any written contract of sale entered Into by an eligible veteran within the validity period indicated.
THe dwelling conforms with the Minimum Property Requirements prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
The aggregate of any loan Secured by this property plus the amount of any assessment consequent on any special Improvements as to which a lien or right to a lien shell
exist against the property, except as provided In Item 13 below, may not exceed the reasonable value In Item 7 above.
4. Proposed construction shall be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications Identified below, relating to both anoint and castle Improvements upon which this
vaalaeon Is based and shall otherwise conform fully to the VA Minimum Property Requirements. Satisfactory completion must be evidenced by either
A. VA Fk,el Compliance inspection Report (VA Form 26-1839)• or
tion appnnato propowhis to construction.
S. VA Acceptance of FHA Compliance Inspection Reports or other evidence of completion under FHA supervision
5. By Contracting to sell property, as proposed construction or existing construction not previously occupied, a pble uctiIn the purchase by
a loan made, guaranteed, or insured by VA, the builder or other seller agrees to place any downpayment received by the seller or agent of the seller in a special trust account
as required by section 1808 of title 38. U.S. Code.
6. The VA guaranty Is subject to and conditioned upon the lending Institution's compliance, at the time of the making, Increasing, extending or renewing of the proposed loan,
section 102 of P.L93-234, "Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973". ABOVE
with
12. PURCHASER'S NAME AND ADDRESS (Complete mailing address. Include 21p Code)
.
UL H. BRANHAM
ANDRA L BRANHAM
2116 21st Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
13. CEPTIONS TO GENERAL CONDITION NUMBER 3
NERDY CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS - The buyer may wish to
contract the local utility company or a qualified person or firm for a
home energy suds. If energy -related improvements are suggested.
your mortgage may be increased to include the following: Thermo-
stats. water heaters, heating/cooling systems, attic Insulation. Insul-
ation for floors and foundation walk. weather-stripping/caulking.
storm windows and storm doors. The mortgage may be increased
by (a) up to $2.000 without a separate determination of the value of
the energy -related Improvements; (b) up to $3,500 fi supported by a
value determination by a designated appraiser; or (c) more than
$3,500 subject to a value determination by VA or HUD. as applicable,
end subsequent endorsement of the certificate of reasonable value
or HUD conditional commitment.
U OTHER (Cite and explain In item 26 below)
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (Applicable when checked or completed)
14. THE
ma •
REASONABLE VALUE ESTABLISHED HEREIN
BASED UPON OBSERVATION OF THE
RTY IN ITS "AS IS" CONDITION
ATED UPON COMPLETION OF
AIRS US17:D IN ITEM 17
FOR THE RELATED PROPERTY IS
m PREDICATED UPON COMPLETION
• OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
(If checked complete Item 15)
15. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED (Identify plans, specifications and
exhis)
18. INSPECTIONS
REQUIRED
FHA COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS FOR PROPOSED
MPUANCE INSPECTIONS
CONSTRUCTION
ILENDER TO CERTIFY
17. REPAIRS 1T�O BE COMPLETED _e , r- ',, ,..
Yc pQrty pce..sse to nd- �trc1. x'K11. ej
�....1 t�` ( (yt,�-t e'(J.s L1CM.ALI.LC%_
\r_5.
16. NAME OF COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR
�l' `Sal OF L,P��� •
�endtELQ PIP (0(411.-9321
$Nt-� e.C�. ;5pinc.hbloCaCS l.JheTe. mmssirx\
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19' HEALTH AUTHORITY APPROVAL -Execution of Health Authority form or letter
Indicating approval of the Individual:
0 WATER SUPPLY ❑ SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
20
.
othe the ns of olxec tirenOr sees s 11246 a de113 5, end
38
the document Rules and Is Regulations to
CFR 36.4390 through 36.4393, and also the provisions of the certification executed by
the builder• sponsor or developer named herein which is on file in this office.
fu•er 'Irk", to neltiement obtain a written statement
21• WOOD DESTROYING INSECT INFORMATION-EXISTTNO CONSTRUCTyION-The Seller shell, et no cost to the waters^ -port a acceptable
SoN Tre edam ceiptl cre of the statement Io iteme14 Insect
Informal
26-8850 or other formVA oacceptableOto rVA hPRer OPOSED rm ONSUCTION-VAeFormr 268375, Termite
❑ SoN Treatment Guarantee, is required.
2❑FEMA, Bthis
ood insurance willl be In a
Inl accord nd ce rd withArea
38 CFR 36.4326.
by
22. WARRANTY
(If checked,.tom-
plot q Kern n)
25. SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
Certification required that In construction, any solders and flux did not contain more that 0.2 percent lead end any pipes and pipe fittings did not contain more than 8.0
❑ percent lead.
28. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
23. NAME OF WARRANTOR
SUPERSEDES VA WHICHFORM 26.1805. SEP 1987,
WILL NOTE USED.
_V-A-Fila COPY 4
VA FORM 26-1643, DEC 1991
F3O9S.LMe (8/93)
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Some things don't
ring true at Weld
Assessor's Office
BY JAY JOHNSON
Iam withdrawing protest of my property valuation
which I filed at the Weld County Assessors office on
May 11.
[went to the assessor's office seeking a fair dis-
position of what I believe to be an honest complaint. Af-
ter talking with the assessor
assigned to my area, I left feeling
threatened that, if anything, I
would end up worseoffthan I
was now. (Oh! you have radi-
ant heat, not central or base-
board heat — well, that's
better, and, is your basement
finished, and, Oh! Your
garage is attached but
doesn't have direct entrance
into the house. Well, a detached
, garage costs more, and, we don't
show any improvements to the house since 1980 -some-
thing — I'll need to come out and go through your house
and see what improvements we can discover, and, I'll
compare sales prices of houses like yours. How many
bathrooms do you have? How many square feet?) All in
all, it was an experience I won't soon repeat.
We purchased our home in late 1989 and paid $150,000
for it. At that time the property valuation was $180,000.
We didn't appeal the valuation at that time, thinking that
the valuation wasn't that far out of line. I wish I'd taken
action then, for now, this year, the property valuation is
set at $240,060, an increase of $59,000 over the previous
valuationand$90,060 over the market price of the prop-
erty in 1989. My simple argument is that the assessed val-
ue of the house was inflated by $30,000 in 1989 (assuming
that purchase price = market value = assessed value), and
that the proposed 33.3 percent increase in assessed value
should relate to the 1989 purchase price, giving a present
assessed value of $200,000 which is still more than the
property would sell for now, but is much closer to reality
than the $240,060 you have placed on it.
I checked on properties close by where I live which
have sold in the past five years. With few exceptions, they
have sold at prices substantially below the assessed value,
which leads me to believe that the system being used to
assess property is faulty.
I am saying that the limited research I've done suggests
that property valuations in this area are inflated and not at
all consistent with market values which I hold to be the
true economic facts of the matter. Subsequently, property
taxes are also inflated. Nota fair situation.
I don't think anyone minds paying their fair share of
taxes — I don't. What I do mind is not receiving fair treat-
ment and especially from people I help pay the salary for.
It is particularly bad that I felt not treated fairly and left
feeling stupid or ignorant for not understanding "the tax
assessment system" or being brushed off asan upset com-
plainer at the same time.
The assessor also has problems in his data base: There
were some property addresses I asked for that weren't in
the computer, and others not on the print-out that the as-
sessor handling my case was using. The desk person said
some addresses weren't cross-referenced by address —
only name. My case manager didn't know why the ad-
dresses weren't in the file. That's a problem.
I don't need to remind the assessor that he is an elect-
ed official. I do want to remind him that fairness and the
perception of concern and fairness is important in any
business and particularly so in public service. In this vein,
I'd like to commend his front desk people for their polite-
ness, concerned attitude and helpfulness. They certainly
aren't a problem for you.
Jay Johnson is a Greeley resident.
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