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Home My WebLink About971418.tiffRESOLUTION RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, 1997, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO - STIPULATE VALUE PETITION OF: HOFFELT STEPHEN D & DEBORAH S 2108 21 AVE GREELEY, CO 80631 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: PIN: R3585786 PARCEL: 096118215002 - GR 3RG5-6 L6 BLK5 3RD ROYAL GARDENS 3RD REPLAT %2108 21ST AVE% 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 $ 30,000 ACTUAL VALUE AS STIPULATED $ 30,000 185.311 165.680 $ 215,311 $ 195,680 971418 AS0038 RE: BOE - HOFFELT STEPHEN D & DEBORAH S 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 24th day of July, A.D., 1997. ATTEST: Weld BY. De APPROVED AS TO FORM: i4ALeti 6 Assint Cougf fy Attorney t BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD O �eZ,CUNTY, CO ADO George 1r. Baxter, Chair .�Cyil�i� onstance L. Har.ert, Pro- em Hall EXCUSED Barbara J. Kirkmeyer 9 AA#. 1� l % W. H. Webster 971418 AS0038 1997 COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER R 3585786 STIPULATION (As To Tax Year 1997 Actual Value) RE PETITION OF NAME: ADDRESS: HOFFELT STEPHEN D & DEBORAH 2108 21ST AVE GRFLRT,FY, CO 80631 * Petitioner(s), STEPHEN & DEBORAH 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: L6 BLK 5 3RD ROYAL GARDENS 2. The subject property is classified as RESIDENTIAT, property (what type). 3. The County Assessor originally assigned the following actual value to the subject property for tax year 7997: Land Improvements Total $ 30.000 $ 185.311 $ 215,311 4. After further review and negotiation, the petitioner(s) and Weld County Assessor agree to the following tax year 1997 actual value for the subject property. 971418 Land $ 30,000 Improvements $ 165,680 Total $ 195,680 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: MARKET ,STUDY DONE AND VALUE CORRECTED. 7. Both parties agree that the hearing scheduled before the Board of Equalization on TUESDAY JULY 22. 1997 (date) at 9:30P.M. (time) be vacated; or, a hearing has not yet been scheduled before the Board of Equalization (check if appropriate). DATED this 2JST Pet tioner (s) or ify'tfrrney Address: day of JULY , 1997. Petitioner(s) or Attorney Address: Telephone: ,?56-50-77 Telephone: County Assessor Address: 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Telephone:(303)353-3845 ext. 3656 NOTICE OF DENIAL WI`Dc. COLORADO GE 3RG5-6 L6 BLK5 3RD ROYAL GARDENS 3RD REPLAT %2108 21ST AVE$ f? OWNER: HOFFELT STEPHEN D & DEBORAH SI A.:� HOFFELT STEPHEN D & DEBORAH S 2108 21 AVE GREELEY, CO 80631 06/27/1997 LOG 5855 PARCEL 096118215002 ACCOUNT R3585786 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): RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IS VALUED BY CONSIDERING THE MARKET APPROACH. AGRICULTURAL LAND VALUE IS DETERMINED SOLEY 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 determined the valuation(s) assigned to your property. The reasons for this defemination of value are: YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN UNIFORMLY VALUED FOLLOWING COLORADO LAW AND INSTRUCTIONS PUBLISHED BY THE STATE DIVISION OF PROPERTY TAXATION. YOUR PROTEST OF VALUE HAS BEEN DENIED DUE TO COMPARISON OF OTHER SIMILAR PROPERTIES WHICH SOLD DURING THE 1995/1996 TIME PERIOD. THIS COMPARISON SHOWS YOUR ACTUAL PROPERTY VALUE TO BE CORRECT FOR THAT PERIOD. PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION PETITIONER'S ESTIMATE OF VALUE ASSESSOR'S VALUATION ACTUAL VALUE PRIOR TO REVIEW ACTUAL VALUE AFTER REVIEW LAND IMPS 30000 185311 30000 185311 TOTALS $ $ 215311 $ 215311 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- 06(1)(a), C.R.S. Please see the back of this form for detailed information on filing your appeal. By: I5-DPT-AR Form PR -207-87/94 WARREN L. LASELL WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR 06/27/1997 DATE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RVERSa SIDE Cf ff5 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 EOUALIZATION'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. ,at c1a.tTi e G cc //a ccpett etr 'iN e- ,�Gc�c 1 �- -1 Lu.42 eSic m- *41`n.taz4 tw.cc4 Lwe.et it e{.<e' i.0»fwkrai. SC ,a 5-eic OL nwr. E N Cci/ f h eecester eL4 U tVs-eit rer tti„. C�4i a e.“ ��, -f�CEt oft 14)ei'- ticg oat tt/�uc u r .taiAe i -cam lint c ; itcj �e oc�c�r ntit ja_e c` c GL''L C ['c, 4Gc#n a-, !�yc'rtc c -a to t �, L.At rs Lac 4 to /J ff ilz-i, ae cet titew,n.a =l4- /�. .c�.� .fit (ea SI(iNAIU 1e 111 (()NEIL adriztell WELD COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 915 10th Street PO Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 July 12, 1997 Dear Sirs: I am hereby petitioning the County Board of Equalization to adjust the Assessor's valuation of my residence at 2108 21st Avenue in Greeley, Colorado. The basis for my appeal is one of fact and common sense. First, the factual basis: 1) I hired Robert Kingsbury, a local appraiser, to determine what basis, market or other, there could be for the assessor's office raising the actual value of my home by @ $43,000 in one year. My home has undergone no major improvements, whatsoever, since I purchased it in 1987 for $115,000. It is in a neighborhood where the homes vary wildly in style, size, and sale price. Thus, using similar property sales during an abnormal market year will not yield a realistic value of my home. There are few, if any similar properties that have sold within my neighborhood, and the nature of the area is such that, under no condition, could my home sell for $215,311.00 Bob Kingsbury was only able to find three properties that had sold within the last several years, and their prices ranged from $137,000 to $192,000. His conclusion was that, even in the best of markets, my home should be valued at around $190,000, currently. He added that the expected growth in value would be @ 3-5% per year in decent markets, which until very recently have not been the case here. As for the common sense basis: Most of you have probably read the Greeley Tribune article that followed on the heels of the property tax value mailings. In it, a homeowner, much like me was stunned to have received a valuation that jumped 20 or more percent in one year, in his case @$40,000.000. The Assessor's office was quick to respond by indicating there probably had been a mistake related to the various details and obstacles in the final determinations. They agreed that it was quite unreasonable, and assured the public that it would be addressed and rectified. My assessment leap has exceeded that of that property owner, and, in my opinion, the denial by the Assessor's office, of my first appeal, is unreasonable, and strangely contradictory to the position they put forth publicly in the article, wherein they seemed to acknowledge that such a leap in value must be in error. For what it's worth, even when I called the Assessors office to discuss mailing or coming in with my appeal, the staff member who spoke with me on the phone made a point of stating that the valuation change was so significantly out of line that I needed to come in and speak with them personally, which l(my wife) did. I am not opposed to a value change in my home. I simply will not accept what is neither rational nor common sense in its imposition. I look forward to pursuing this appeal as far as is needed. I do hope that you will work with me to establish a realistic value for my home. I would gladly sell it today, should anyone offer me what you have suggested it is worth....and I would carry the mortgage. Your's truly, P.S. Due to the death of my father, I will be gone until Friday, July 1 8th. Please consider that when you schedule any hearing. Stephen D. Hoffelt fi(fitt WIIDC CpIARADO July 15, 1997 HOFFELT STEPHEN D & DEBORAH S 2108 21 AVE GREELEY, CO 80631 Dear Petitioner(s): CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 356-4000 EXT.4225 FAX: (970) 352-0242 915 10TH STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 Parcel No.: 096118215002 PIN No.: R3585786 The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of Tuesday, July 22, 1997, at or about the hour of 8:30 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. 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. HOFFELT STEPHEN D & DEBORAH S - R3585786 Page 2 At least two (2) working days prior to your hearing the Assessor will have available, the data supporting his valuation of your property. Please advise me if you decide not to keep your appointment as scheduled. additional information, please call me at your convenience. Very truly yours, BOOD QFAE(RA I TIOAI Donald D. Warden, Clerk to the Board BY: Carol A. Harding Deputy Clerk to the Board cc: Warren Lasell, Assessor at your request, If you need any Hello