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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20252510.tiffResolution Approve Four (4) Agreements for Professional Services for 2025 County Board of Equalization (CBOE) Independent Referees, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Nick Berryman, Gage Osthoff, Kenneth Lavertu, and William Garcia Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and Whereas, the Board has been presented with Four (4) Agreements for Professional Services for the 2025 County Board of Equalization (CBOE) Independent Referees between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Assessor's Office, commencing October 1, 2025, and ending November 30, 2025, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreements, with the individuals listed below: • Pick Berryman • Gage Osthoff • Kenneth Lavertu • William Garcia Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreements, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Four (4) Agreements for Professional Services for the 2025 County Board of Equalization (CBOE) Independent Referees between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Assessor's Office, and the individuals listed above, be, and hereby are, approved. Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreements. cc., ASR(l3D/3M/owl CA(88/KM) o9 /is 125 2025-2510 AS0121 Four (4) Agreements for Professional Services for 2025 County Board of Equalization (CBOE) Independent Referees — Nick Berryman, Gage Osthoff, Kenneth Lavertu, and William Garcia Page 2 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 8th day of September, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye Jason S. Maxey: Excused Lynette Peppler: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Aye Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2025-2510 AS0121 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: CBOE Referee Agreements DEPARTMENT: County Attorney PERSON REQUESTING: Karin McDougal DATE: September 2, 2025 Brief description of the problem/issue: The BOCC convenes as the Weld County Board of Equalization to review valuations of assessment in Weld County as set by the Weld County Assessor's office. As part of this process the BOCC may appoint independent referees to conduct appeal hearings and make recommendations regarding the value determinations of the Assessor's office. This year we have 4 independent referees qualified to hear these appeals of valuation. Four agreements are attached to this pass -around for placement on the agenda. What options exist for the Board? Approve or disapprove the agreements. Consequences: If the Board disapproves the referee agreements, it will have to hear the appeals. Impacts: Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): The referee's are paid $85.00 per hour with a minimum amount guaranteed on hearing days. Recommendation: Approve the agreements to be placed on agenda for Board consideration. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck Scott K. James Jason S. Maxey Lynette Peppier Kevin D. Ross k4- 2025-2510 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through its Board of County Commissioners whose address is 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 ("County"), and Nick Berryman, with whose address is O.3- (p S TN Ave G, (.17 c p @O63y ("Contractor"). WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor to perform services as more particularly set forth below; and WHEREAS, Contractor has the time available to timely perform the services and is willing to perform the services according to the terms of this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Engagement of Contractor. County hereby retains Contractor, and Contractor hereby accepts engagement by County upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. 2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2025, through and until November 30, 2025, unless extended by a written agreement executed by both parties. 3. Services to be Performed. Contractor agrees to perform the work of an Independent Referee, as authorized by CRS 39-8-102, and conduct hearings for real and personal property tax appeals for the Weld County Board of Equalization (CBOE). The Independent Referee will conduct appeal hearings as needed, and perform other tasks as requested to assist the CBOE in accomplishing its statutory duties. The Independent Referee will submit his or her recommendations to the CBOE for review and approval of the recommendations. 4. Comnensation. County agrees to pay Contractor for preparation, hearings, and administrative time spent for property tax appeals at the rate of $85.00 per hour spent with a minimum guarantee of $300.00 per session whereas a session occurs between 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, or 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on days scheduled for hearings. Additional charges shall be based on the actual time spent performing the services but shall exclude travel time. Contractor will be responsible for tracking time spent in the form requested by County. 5. Independent Contractor. For the work performed pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor agrees that Contractor is an independent contractor and shall not become an employee of County, nor is Contractor entitled to any employee benefits from County, as a result of the execution of this Agreement. 6. Cakt Files. Correspondence and Documents Considered County prouerty,,, All case files, correspondence and documents received or held in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall at all times be considered the property of the County. Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection with this Agreement without prior written approval of County. 7. Confidentiality. Contractor agrees to keep confidential all of County's confidential and petitioners' information as required by law. Contractor agrees not to sell, assign, distribute, or disclose any such confidential information to any other person or entity without seeking written permission from the County. Contractor agrees to advise its employees, agents, and consultants, of the confidential and proprietary nature of this confidential information and of the restrictions imposed by this Agreement. 8. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing the other party with a 10 -day written notice thereof. In the event of an early termination, Contractor shall be paid for work performed up to the time of termination and County shall be entitled the use of all material generated pursuant to this Agreement. 9. Non -Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, any interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County. 10. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the other party at that party's address as stated above. 11. Compliance. This Agreement and the provision of services hereunder shall be subject to the laws of Colorado and be in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of County. 12. Non -Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is nonexclusive and County may engage or use other contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature. 2 13. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiation, representation, and understanding or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties. 14. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties. 15. Governmental Immunity. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, including but not limited to any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. 16. No Third -Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only. 3 ATTEST: deavt) 6:.J o: BY: Clerk to the Board Deputy Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Perry L. uck, Chair OAT Nick Berryman Signature Date: 7/,3/ iv)"5-- 4 0 8 2825 2025-Z510 (1-i) AGREEMENT FOR PR lF �.SSIONA . S .RVICa THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through its Board of County Commissioners whose address is 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 ("County"), and Gage Osthoff, with whose address is 1301 48th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80634 ("Contractor"). WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor to perform services as more particularly set forth below; and WHEREAS, Contractor has the time available to timely perform the services and is willing to perform the services according to the terms of this Agreement NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Eimagjngnt of Contractor, County hereby retains Contractor, and Contractor hereby accepts engagement by County upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. 2. lama The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2025, through and until November 30, 2025, unless extended by a written agreement executed by both parties. 3. Services to be Performed. Contractor agrees to perform the work of an Independent Referee, as authorized by CRS 39-8-102, and conduct hearings for real and personal property tax appeals for the Weld County Board of Equalization (CBOE). The Independent Referee will conduct appeal hearings as needed, and perform other tasks as requested to assist the CBOE in accomplishing its statutory duties. The Independent Referee will submit his or her recommendations to the CBOE for review and approval of the recommendations. 4. Compensation, County agrees to pay Contractor for preparation, hearings, and administrative time spent for property tax appeals at the rate of $85.00 per hour spent with a minimum guarantee of $300.00 per session whereas a session occurs between 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, or 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on days scheduled for hearings. Additional charges shall be based on the actual time spent performing the services but shall exclude travel time. Contractor will be responsible for tracking time spent. in the form requested by County. 5. lnden ndent Contractor. For the work performed pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor agrees that Contractor is an independent contractor and shall not become an employee of County, nor is Contractor entitled to any employee benefits from County, as a result of the execution of this Agreement. 6. Case Files. Corresnondence and Documents Considered County Property. All case files, correspondence and documents received or held in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall at all times be considered the property of the County. Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection with this Agreement without prior written approval of County. 7. Confidentiality. Contractor agrees to keep confidential all of County's confidential and petitioners' information as required by law. Contractor agrees not to sell, assign, distribute, or disclose any such confidential information to any other person or entity without seeking written permission from the County. Contractor agrees to advise its employees, agents, and consultants, of the confidential and proprietary nature of this confidential information and of the restrictions imposed by this Agreement. 8. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing the other party with a 10 -day written notice thereof. In the event of an early termination, Contractor shall be paid for work performed up to the time of termination and County shall be entitled the use of all material generated pursuant to this Agreement. 9. Non -Assignment, Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, any interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County. 10. Notices, Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the other party at that party's address as stated above. 11. Comnliane. This Agreement and the provision of services hereunder shall be subject to the laws of Colorado and be in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of County. 12. Non -Exclusive Agreement, This Agreement is nonexclusive and County may engage or use other contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature. 2 13. Entire Agreement/Modifications, This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiation, representation, and understanding or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties. 14. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties. 15. avYerpmental Immunity. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, including but not limited to any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. 16. No Third -Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only. 3 ATTEST`" G"• :4 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY: Clerk to the Board Deputy Clerk to the Bo WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Date: 7/25/2025 4 ZU7s-25 (( (2-t; AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through its Board of County Commissioners whose address is 1 150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 ("County"), and Kenneth Lavertu, with whose address is 6' 7/ 7 3 y'4/5'r5eeoTR..9 (�-,ee�� ,� Cu S 3X"Contractor"). WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor to perform services as more particularly set forth below; and WHEREAS, Contractor has the time available to timely perform the services and is willing to perform the services according to the terms of this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Engagement of Contractor. County hereby retains Contractor, and Contractor hereby accepts engagement by County upon the terms and condit.ons set forth in this Agreement. 2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2025, through and until November 30, 2025, unless extended by a written agreement executed by both parties. 3. Services to be Performed. Contractor agrees to perform the work of an Independent Referee, as authorized by CRS 39-8-102, and conduct hearings for real and personal property tax appeals for the Weld County Board of Equalization (CBOE). The Independent Referee will conduct appeal hearings as needed, and perform other tasks as requested to assist the CBOE in accomplishing its statutory duties. The Independent Referee will submit his or her recommendations to the CBOE for review and approval of the recommendations. 4. Compensation, County agrees to pay Contractor for preparation, hearings, and administrative time spent for property tax appeals at the rate of $85.00 per hour spent with a minimum guarantee of $300.00 per session whereas a session occurs between 8:00 am to 12:00 PM or 12:30 pin to 4:30 pin on days scheduled for hearings. Additional charges shall be based on the actual time spent performing the services but shall exclude travel time. Contractor will be responsible for tracking time spent in the form requested by County. 5. Jndeneudent Contractor, For the work performed pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor agrees that Contractor is an independent contractor and shall not become an employee of County, nor is Contractor entitled to any employee benefits from County, as a result of the execution of this Agreement. 6. Case Files. Correspondence and Documents Consjdered County Property, All case files, correspondence and documents received or held in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall at all times be considered the property of the County. Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection with this Agreement without prior written approval of County. 7. Confidentiality►. Contractor agrees to keep confidential all of County's confidential and petitioners' information as required by law. Contractor agrees not to sell, assign, distribute, or disclose any such confidential information to any other person or entity without seeking written permission from the County. Contractor agrees to advise its employees, agents, and consultants, of the confidential and proprietary nature of this confidential information and of the restrictions imposed by this Agreement. 8. Termination, Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing the other party with a 10 -day written notice thereof. In the event of an early termination, Contractor shall be paid for work performed up to the time of termination and County shall be entitled the use of all material generated pursuant to this Agreement. 9. Non -Assignment, Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, any interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County. 10. Noh'cga, Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the other party at that party's address as stated above. 11. Compliance. This Agreement and the provision of services hereunder shall be subject to the laws of Colorado and be in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of County. 12. Non -Exclusive Agreement, This Agreement is nonexclusive and County may engage or use other contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature. 2 13. Entire_ ent1Modificadons. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiation, representation, and understanding or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties. 14. ,Severabllity, If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties. 15. Governmental Immunity,, To the extent permitted under Colorado law, the County shall be responsible for any negligent acts or omissions performed by its officers, employees and the Contractor related solely to the services contemplated under this agreement. However, no portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, including but not limited to any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. 16. Ng Third -Patti Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only. 3 STA84) jd";e1 ATTES Clerk to the Board BY: eputy Clerk to the Boa SiEpanire BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO uck, Chair SEA' 0 8 2025 RA T S R: neth Lavertu Date: 4 PN2-s- z (Z5-25iu (3-1) AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through its Board of County Commissioners whose address is 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 ("County"), and William F. Garcia, with whose address is ? $19 ti... 'Z?—) St Re. G re r l ry. C c≥ ("Contractor"). WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor to perform services as more particularly set forth below; and WHEREAS, Contractor has the time available to timely perform the services and is willing to perform the services according to the terms of this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Engagement of Contractor, County hereby retains Contractor, and Contractor hereby accepts engagement by County upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. 2. Term The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2025, through and until November 30, 2025, unless extended by a written agreement executed by both parties. 3. Services to be Performed. Contractor agrees to perform the work of an Independent Referee, as authorized by CRS 39-8-102, and conduct hearings for real and personal property tax appeals for the Weld County Board of Equalization (CBOE). The Independent Referee will conduct appeal hearings as needed, and perform other tasks as requested to assist the CBOE in accomplishing its statutory duties. The Independent Referee will submit his or her recommendations to the CBOE for review and approval of the recommendations. 4. Compensation, County agrees to pay Contractor for preparation, hearings, and administrative time spent for property tax appeals at the rate of $85.00 per hour spent with a minimum guarantee of $600.00 per day on days scheduled for hearings. Additional charges shall be based on the actual time spent performing the services but shall exclude travel time. Contractor will be responsible for tracking!, time spent in the form requested by County. 5. Independent Contractor, For the work performed pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor agrees that Contractor is an independent contractor and shall not become an employee of County, nor is Contractor entitled to any employee benefits from County, as a result of the execution of this Agreement. 6. Case Files, Correspondence and Documents Considered Count) Proncrty. All case files, correspondence and documents received or held in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall at all times be considered the property of the County. Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection with this Agreement without prior written approval of County. 7. Confidentiality. Contractor agrees to keep confidential all of County's confidential and petitioners' information as required by law. Contractor agrees not to sell, assign, distribute, or disclose any such confidential information to any other person or entity without seeking written permission from the County. Contractor agrees to advise its employees, agents, and consultants, of the confidential and proprietary nature of this confidential information and of the restrictions imposed by this Agreement. 8. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing the other party with a 10 -day written notice thereof. In the event of an early termination, Contractor shall be paid for work performed up to the time of termination and County shall be entitled the use of all material generated pursuant to this Agreement. 9. Non -Assignment, Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, any interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County. 10. Noties, Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the other party at that party's address as stated above. 11. Compliance. This Agreement and the provision of services hereunder shall be subject to the laws of Colorado and be in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of County. 12. Non -Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is nonexclusive and County may engage or use other contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature. 2 13. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement contains the entire agreem nt between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiation, representation, and understanding or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agree ent. This Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written instru ent signed by both parties. 14. Severability, If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties. 15. Governmental Immunity. To the extent permitted under Colorado law, the County hall be responsible for any negligent acts or omissions performed by its officers, employ and the Contractor related solely to the services contemplated under this agreem nt. However, no portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver', of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, including but not limited to any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections or other provisidns, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. 16. No Third -rtv Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersi ned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is th express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only. 3 ATTEST: VsdasiVFs..�;BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: Deputy Clerk to the B Signature ck, Chair Ste 082825 F. - Date: gam?°,'?t 4 202525 t OC(-4--c) Houstan Aragon From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Approved- thank you! Cheryl Pattelli Thursday, September 4, 2025 10:04 AM Houstan Aragon CTB; Bruce Barker; Karin McDougal; Brenda Dones; Rusty Williams RE: SIGNATURE REVIEW: Four (4) Agreements for Professional Services for 2025 County Board of Equalization (CBOE) Independent Referees From: Houstan Aragon <haragon@weld.gov> Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 9:27 AM To: Cheryl Pattelli <cpattelli@weld.gov> Cc: CTB <CTB@co.weld.co.us>; Bruce Barker <bbarker@weld.gov>; Karin McDougal <kmcdougal@weld.gov>; Brenda Dones <bdones@weld.gov>; Rusty Williams <rwilliams@weld.gov> Subject: SIGNATURE REVIEW: Four (4) Agreements for Professional Services for 2025 County Board of Equalization (CBOE) Independent Referees Importance: High Good morning, Cheryl, Please review the items attached that were provided to me by Karin, on behalf of thy Assessor's Office, and advise as to placement on the Monday, September 8, 2025, Agenda, concerning approval as to funding. Please also remember to reply -all to this email. 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