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Home My WebLink About20211808.tiffCOUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WELD COUNTY Single County Schedule Number: R0813186 STIPULATION (As To Tax Year 2021 Actual Value) RE PETITION OF : NAME: AULT V F W CLUB ADDRESS: PO BOX 61 AULT CO 80610-0061 Petitioner (s) and the Weld County Assessor hereby enter into this Stipulation regarding the tax year 2021 valuation of the subject property, and jointly move the Board of Equalization to enter its order based on this Stipulation. Petitioner (s) and Assessor agree and stipulate as follows: 1. The property subject to this Stipulation is described as: 100 1st St, ALT 18391 L9 THRU 13 BLK1 MC GLENNS 2. The subject property is classified as commercial. 3. The County Assessor originally assigned the following actual value to the subject property for the tax year 2021 : Total: $389,117 4. After further review and negotiation, Petitioner (s) and Weld County Assessor agree to the following tax year 2021 actual value for the subject property: Total: $351,365 5. The valuation, as established above, shall be binding only with respect to tax year 2021. 6. Brief narrative as to why the reduction was made: Further review of all approaches to value indicated an adjustment. 7. Both parties agree that: ljThe hearing scheduled before the Board of Equalization on 08/02/2021 at 10:00 AM be vacated. nA hearing has not yet been scheduled before the Board of Equalization. R0813186 1 Goal-�8o8 Aso 109 DATED this 14th day of July , 2021 . Dave Sloan ,��,.,". ;-/4-«. C Dave Sloan (Jul 14, 2021 15:36 MDT) Petitioner(s) or Agent or Attorney Address: Box 61 80610 Telephone: 9704542513 R0813186 (Assistant) County Attorney for Respondent, Weld County Board of Commissioners Address: 1150 "O" Street P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Telephone:(970) 336-7235 County Deputy Assessor Address: 1400 N.17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Telephone: (970) 400-3650 2 R0813186/AULT V F W CLUB Final Audit,Report 2021-07-14 Created: 2021-07-14 By: TIM REDDICK (treddick@co.weld.co.us) Status: Signed . `Transactiori ID: CBJCHBCAABAAVE71dfYOcO4-iAJIs_Go_NREXEW9JI1j "R0813186/AULT V F W CLUB" History t Document Created by TIM.REDDICK (treddick@co.weld.co.us) 2021-07-14 - 5:42:45 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 • Document emailed to TIM REDDICK (treddick@co.weld.co.us) for approval 2021-07-14 - 5:42:47 PM GMT de Document approved by TIM REDDICK (treddick@co.weld.co.us) Approval Date: 2021-07-14 - 5:49:01 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document emailed to Jason Marini (jmarini@co.weld.co.us) for approval 2021-07-14 - 5:49:03 PM GMT • Email viewed by Jason Marini (jmarini@co.weld.co.us) 2021-07-14 - 6:39:15 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 • tye Document approved by Jason Marini (jmarini@co.weld.co.us) Approval Date: 2021-07-14 - 6:43:36 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document emailed to Jason Marini (appeals@weldgov.com) for signature 2021-07-14 = 6:43:38 PM GMT .5 Email Viewed by Jason Marini (appeals@weldgov.com) 2021-07-14 - 6:43:53 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 6e Document e -signed by Jason Marini (appeals@weldgov.com) Signature Date: 2021-07-14 - 6:44:22 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 E Document emailed to Dave Sloan (aultvfw@gmail.com) for signature 2021-07-14 - 6:44:23 PM GMT t Email viewed by Dave Sloan (aultvfw@gmail.com) 2021-07-14 - 6:44:28 PM GMT- IP address: 209.85.238.66 K VERED?Y Adobe Sign 6o Document e -signed by Dave Sloan (aultvfw@gmail.com) Signature Date: 2021-07-14 - 9:36:03 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 24.40.90.208 C, Document emailed to Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) for signature 2021-07-14 - 9:36:04 PM GMT •n Email viewed by Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) 2021-07-14 - 11:16:43 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 6© Document e -signed by Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) Signature Date: 2021-07-14 - 11:16:59 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 ® Agreement completed. 2021-07-14 - 11:16:59 PM GMT KIVoLit05Y Adobe Sign NOTICE OF DETERMINATION RECEIVED Brenda Dones Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17"' Ave Greeley, CO 80631 JUL 0 6 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date of Notice: 6/30/2021 Telephone: (970) 400-3650 Fax: (970) 304-6433 Office Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM '45' . ' ` > co.() r ./5 + } T , •v EAF� `" 4. z�r �Y'MEG' TA��(A EAE Li ESCR ONI i,HYS CAL LO,C�°jz.A, ON d *' � x r ` +i .4"'r R0813186 2021 0930 ALT 18391 L9 THRU 13 BLK1 MC GLENNS 100 1ST ST AULT �I Z` � -4a z, AULT V F W CLUB PO BOX 61 AULT, CO 80610-0061 -,I.:,. L` 'v ' f' .$ X v ifa C w ,� tgs_ # ` ROPER C4SSIE . `,�, , ,, fi.3C't `' ' ,, ur. • a, ₹ - y :. wy'..4+ r4"a7* f.tj `44Vort$"ts 'vrc J p `IrsY 't^ASSESS'OR f'�%'v,..- }, ',$+ r:3` n'hwn ` 14 VA` UA t' .� . , 1 ;...m• " AC rtett4L4wda P O F4 r ..,...x.f, ,.,},�'.. ;i,wg-,,. +�C%?i S ,., �ZEVIEW `4 � ,, g el l .`Ay /Ai A a.,n ' ` 'x"'�T, ' 4:.21w k.. f EY414 f E 'r . t . -,... c ,4. a,'� Lf .> �a ' COMMERCIAL EXEMPT PROPERTIES 128,411 260,706 128,411 260,706 m =OT IOW 389,117 389,117 The Assessor has carefully studied all available information, giving particular attention to the specifics included on your protest. The Assessor's determination of value after review is based on • the following: The Assessor staff has requested additional information to properly review your property's value. Because we have not received this information, we have no choice but to deny any adjustments. 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. ----- -Thedeadline-for ..filing .real property_ appeals is_July 15._ The Assessor establishes property values. The local taxing authorities (county, school district, city, fire protection, and other special districts) set mill levies. The mill levy requested by each taxing authority is based on a projected budget and the property tax revenue required to adequately fund the services it provides to its taxpayers. The local taxing authorities hold budget hearings in the fall. If you are concerned about mill levies, we recommend that you attend these budget hearings. Please refer to last year's tax bill or ask your Assessor for a listing of the local taxing authorities. Please refer to the reverse side of this notice for additional information. Agent (If Applicable): 15-DPT-AR PR 207-08/13 R0813186 2021-1808 A5c l01 ►PPEAL PROe.EQURE County Board of Equalization Hearings will be held from July 26th through August 5th at 1150 O Street. To appeal the Assessor's decision, complete the Petition to the County Board of Equalization shown below, and mail, file online, or deliver a copy of both sides of this form to: Weld County Board of Equalization 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80631 Telephone: (970) 356-4000 ext, 4225 Online: www.co.weld.co.us/appsl/cboe/ To preserve your appeal rights, your Petition to the County Board of Equalization must be postmarked or delivered on or before July 15 for real property — after such date, your right to appeal is lost. You may be required to prove that you filed a timely appeal; therefore, we recommend that all correspondence be mailed with proof of mailing. You will be notified of the date and time scheduled for your hearing. The County Board of Equalization must mail a written decision to you within five business days following the date of the decision. The County Board of Equalization must conclude hearings and render decisions by August 5, § 39-8-107(2), C.R.S. If you do not receive a decision from the County Board of Equalization and you wish to continue your appeal, you must file an appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals by September 10, § 39-2-125(1)(e), C.R.S. If you are dissatisfied with the County Board of Equalization's decision and you wish to continue your appeal, you must appeal within 30 days of the date of the County Board's written decision to ONE of the following: Board of Assessment Appeals District Court 1313 Sherman Street, Room 315 Contact the District Court in the County Denver, CO 80203 where the property is located. See your (303) 866-5880 local telephone book for the address and www.dola.colorado.gov/baa telephone number. Binding Arbitration For a list of arbitrators, contact the County Commissioners at the address listed for the County Board of Equalization. If the date for filing any report, schedule, claim, tax return, statement, remittance, or other document falls upon a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it shall be deemed to have been timely filed if filed on the next business day, § 39-1-120(3), C.R.S. What is your estimate of the property's value as of June 30, 2020? (Your opinion of value in terms of a specific dollar amount is required for real property pursuant to § 39-8-106(1.5), C.R.S.) $&soaab -- What -is -the -basis -for -your -estimate of --value or your reason for requesting a review? (Please attach. -- - additional sheets as necessary and any supporting documentation, i.e., comparable sales, rent roll, original installed cost, appraisal, etc.) • s. N_XC '�"qi M 1 e SMA:s,W re x x.�.S• .�. I, the undersigned owner or agent' of the property identified above, affirm that the statements contained herein any at gchmpntereto are true and complete. Signature 1-6-1-2 5-13 Telephone Number AW.`TVRA) e6,mAlL, Email Address 'Attach letter of authorization signed by property owner. 7 a- �f Date 15-DPT-AR PR 207-08/13 R0813186 VFW VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S. HAROLD HUCK HENSLEY POST NO. 4334 P.O. Box 61 Ault, Colorado 80610 To: Weld County Board of Equalization Box 758 Greeley, CO 80631 RECEIVED JUL 06 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Re: R0813186 Letter of Denial dated 6/30/2021 July 3, 2021 To Whom It May Concern: In the denial letter it was stated that my protest was denied because I had not provided requested information. I am unaware of any request that was not fulfilled. There was request for the square footage of the Bison Breath portion of the building which I provided. To my knowledge there was no other request for information. I do not feel that my protest should be denied for this reason and request further consideration. Enclosures: 5 Sincerely, Dave Sloan, Quartermaster VFW Post 4334 Ault, CO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES Gmail Dave Sloan <dstoan98@gmail.com ;e: R0813186 Appeal Information Request message ave Sloan <dsloan98@gmail.com> Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 9:52 Al y: Tim Reddick <treddick@weldgov.com> The square footage that I gave you yesterday for the Bison Breath is incorrect. My corrected math says that the square footage is 2,050. My apology for the error. Dave Sloan, Quartermaster VFW Post 4334 Ault, CO On Mon, Jun 14, 2021 at 12:40 PM Tim Reddick <treddick@weldgov.com> wrote: Hello Mr. Sloan, We have received and are currently reviewing your appeal for the property at 100 1st St in Ault. Can you advise what the square footage of the Bison Breath lease? Best regards, Tim Reddick Property Appraiser Commercial Division Weld County Assessor's Office 1400 N 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Office: (970) 400-3673 Fax: (970) 304-6433 treddick@weldgov.com GOVERNMENT WEB /FACEBOOK ITWITTER IYOUTUBE DISCOVER WELD WEB / FACEBOOK / TWITTER / PINTEREST Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. My disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. VF VETERANS Of FOREIGN tvARS OF':;-irt r_.4. HQrRO1)HUCKHENSL YPOSTNO.tiss4 Au-,C:i:3rock 10 Please consider the following information when you review our protest of the proposed valuation increase. The building under consideration is a cement block:stucco structure which was built in 1916 by the State of Colorado as an armory. Over the intervening years the building has been used by the Ault school district and some private enterprise. The Bison Breath was added to the original structure shortly after the end of WWII (1945) by the school district and was used as a shop and shower room for the athletic department. The VFW acquired the building from the school district in late 1951. as I understand it the cost was $1.00. As you can see the building has a lot of historical value but the condition of the structure is also dated. The main building is used by the VFW as a meeting hall. In addition the hall is rented out to anyone who wants to hold a large event. The VFW hall is one of the few places which is large enough for large events. This past year the rental income amounted to $3.250. In part the VFW continues to maintain the building as a service to the surrounding community. Activities that are held at the VFW include fund raisers for the Ault school athletic programs. fund raisers for individuals who have large medical bills, and families who need a place to hold memorial services for deceased family members. The VFW holds a raffle twice a year to support the building. More often then not the profit from one of those raffles does not pay the taxes. The daily cost to maintain and operate the building is approximately $75/day. Of that $5.87'day= are taxes. We are well aware that it is not the job of the assessor's office to evaluate the viability of any business when setting the valuation however the VFW is not a business, it is a service club which not only tries to assist veterans but the surrounding community. Looking back at the valuation of 2 years ago and the increase at that time the proposed valuation would be a 29.2% increase in the taxes for the VFW. We are aware that the housing market may justify this amount of increase but the VFW is not in the housing market. There have been no comparable sales for the past 4 or more years. The building and situation are just too unique. As such we feel that the land and the building should be classified in a different manner. It is our thoughts that the total assessment should be reset to $250,000 or at maximum of $300.000. The Bison Breath is a commercial portion of the VFW's holding. We lease this part of the structure. That lease brings in $9600/year to the VFW. The bar and restaurant are a part of our service organization even though we lease it out. Sincerely. Dave Sloan. Quartermaster VFW Post 4334 VETERANS OF EIGN "A' 'R THE U N I! E D S TAT E S 2021 REAL PROPERTY PROTEST FORM You may appeal the valuation and/or classification by June 2nd online, in person, or malt this form to the assessor. WQdsite: www.weldttov comadeparttneritsiassessor Email: appealsgwekigov_com Location/Mailing: 1400 N. 17th Avenue. Greeley, CO 30631 Phone: 970-400-3650 Fax: 970-304-6433 Response only required ;f you wish to appeal the 2021 value. Account Number: R0813186 Property Owner. AULT V F W CLUB What is your estimate of the property's value as of TO APPEAL ACCOUNT R0813186 a one 30, 2020? *` CHECK HERE)g / rr' s Nu oe- 4tAL r v ,4; i '-ytet D i_, AGENT AUTHORIZATION: Lou must provide written authorization if you are using an agent. The agents name, mailing address, e-mail address. and telephone number must be provided. YOUR RIGHT TO APPEAL THE PROPERTY VALUATION AND/OR CLASSIFICATION TO THE ASSESSOR EXPIRES JUNE 2, 2021. VFW VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S. HAROLD HUCK HENSLEY POST NO. 4334 P.O. Box 61 Ault, Colorado 80610 Lh96 h002 2000 0SE0 T20L 111111 i i VI i i DE 3 lAtIrEDSTATES POMI SERYIC£b 1023- i i i 80632 h FOLETTER E PAID EATON, CO 80615 JUL 03, AMOUNT 21 $4.35 R2304Y123013-13 w co. zoct4 fer04,4d,L1 7SS Eic.,tE632—O •SEiSS Co S06 �ill�iiJigJIJiIJli u•liiialijJl'Jlii11JJ'JJjsaiisills uiii,iil na July 7, 2021 Petitioner: AULT V F W CLUB PO BOX 61 AULT, CO 80610-0061 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 400-4226 FAX (970) 336-7233 WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY CO 80632 Agent (if applicable): RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED Docket 2021-1808, AS0109 Appeal 2008230048 Hearing 8/2/2021 10:00 AM Account(s) Appealed: R0813186 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 2, 2021, at or about the hour of 10:00 AM, to hold a hearing on your valuation for assessment. This hearing will be held at the Weld County Administration Building, Assembly Room, 1150 O Street, 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, 2021, and mailed to you within five (5) business days. Because of the volume of cases before the Board of Equalization, most cases shall be limited to 10 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 discuss your value with the Assessor's Office, please call them at (970) 400-3650. If you wish to obtain the data supporting the Assessor's valuation of your property, please submit a written request directly to the Assessor's Office by emailing assessor@weldgov.com or sending a fax to (970) 304-6433. Upon receipt of your written request, the Assessor will notify you of the estimated cost of providing such information. Payment must be made prior to the Assessor providing such information, at which time the Assessor will make the data available within three (3) working days, subject to any confidentiality requirements. 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 EQUALIZATION LPLIs./o:yf G'i. Esther E. Gesick Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization cc: Brenda Dones, Assessor August 5, 2021 Petitioner: AULT V F W CLUB PO BOX 61 AULT, CO 80610-0061 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 400-4226 FAX (970) 336-7233 WEBSITE: www.weldqov.com 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY CO 80632 Agent (if applicable): RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2021-1808 Appeal 2008230048 Hearing 8/5/2021 Dear Petitioner: On the day indicated above, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Colorado convened and acting as the Board of Equalization, pursuant to C.R.S. §39-8-101 et seq., considered petition for appeal of the Weld County Assessor's valuation of your property described above, for the year 2021. Account # Decision The Assessment and valuation is set as follows: Actual Value as Actual Value as Set by Determined by Assessor Board R0813186 Stipulated - Approved Stipulated Value $389,117 $351,365 A denial of a petition, in whole or in part, by the Board of Equalization must be appealed within thirty (30) days of the date the denial is mailed to you. You must select only one of the following three (3) options for appeal: 1. Appeal to Board of Assessment Appeals: You have the right to appeal the County Board of Equalization's decision to the Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals. A hearing before that Board will be the last time you may present testimony or exhibits or other evidence, or call witnesses in support of your valuation. If the decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals is further appealed to the Court of Appeals pursuant to C.R.S. §39-8-108(2), only the record of proceedings from your hearing before the Board of Assessment Appeals and your legal brief are filed with the appellate court. All appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals filed after August 10, 2021, MUST comply with the following provisions of C.R.S. §39-8-107(5): (5)(a)(I) On and after August 10, 2021, in addition to any other requirements under law, any petitioner appealing either a valuation of rent -producing commercial real property to the Board of Assessment Appeals pursuant to C.R.S. §39-8-108(1) or a denial of an abatement of taxes pursuant to C.R.S. §39-10-114 shall provide to the County Board of Equalization or to the Board of County Commissioners of the County in the case of an abatement, and not to the Board of Assessment Appeals, the following information, if applicable: (A) Actual annual rental income for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year; (B) Tenant reimbursements for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year; (C) Itemized expenses for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year; and (D) Rent roll data, including the name of any tenants, the address, unit, or suite number of the subject property, lease start and end dates, option terms, base rent, square footage leased, and vacant space for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year. (II) The petitioner shall provide the information required by subsection (5)(a)(I) of this paragraph (a) within ninety days after the appeal has been filed with the Board of Assessment Appeals. (b)(I) The Assessor, the County Board of Equalization, or the Board of County Commissioners of the County, as applicable, shall, upon request made by the petitioner, provide to a petitioner who has filed an appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals not more than ninety days after receipt of the petitioner's request, the following information: (A) The primary method used by the county to determine the value of the subject property; and (B) The rates used by the county to determine the value of the subject property under the method identified in accordance with subsection (5)(b)(l)(A) of this section. (II) The party providing the information to the petitioner pursuant to subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (b) shall redact all confidential information contained therein. (c) If a petitioner fails to provide the information required by subparagraph (I) of paragraph (a) of this subsection (5) by the deadline specified in subparagraph (II) of said paragraph (a), the County may move the Board of Assessment Appeals to compel disclosure and to issue appropriate sanctions for noncompliance with such order. The motion may be made directly by the County Attorney and shall be accompanied by a certification that the County Assessor or the County Board of Equalization has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with such petitioner in an effort to obtain the information without action by the Board of Assessment Appeals. If an order compelling disclosure is issued under this paragraph (c) and the petitioner fails to comply with such order, the Board of Assessment Appeals may make such orders in regard to the noncompliance as are just and reasonable under the circumstances, including an order dismissing the action or the entry of a judgment by default against the petitioner. Interest due the taxpayer shall cease to accrue as of the date the order compelling disclosure is issued, and the accrual of interest shall resume as of the date the contested information has been provided by the taxpayer. Appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals must be made on forms furnished by that Board, and must be mailed or delivered within thirty (30) days of the date the denial by the Board of Equalization is mailed to you. The address and telephone number of the Board of Assessment Appeals are: Board of Assessment Appeals 1313 Sherman Street, Room 315 Denver, Colorado 80203 Telephone Number: (303) 864-7710 Email: baa@state.co.us Fees for Appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals: A taxpayer representing himself is not charged for the first two (2) appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals. A taxpayer represented by an attorney or agent must pay a fee of $101.25 per appeal. OR 2. Appeal to District Court: You have the right to appeal the decision of the Board of Equalization to the District Court of the county wherein your property is located: in this case that is Weld County District Court. A hearing before The District Court will be the last time you may present testimony or exhibits or other evidence, or call witnesses in support of your valuation. If the decision of the District Court is further appealed to the Court of Appeals pursuant to C.R.S. §39-8-108(1), the rules of Colorado appellate review and C.R.S. §24-4-106(9), govern the process. OR 3. Binding Arbitration: You have the right to submit your case to binding arbitration. If you choose this option, the arbitrator's decision is final and you have no further right to appeal your current valuation. C.R.S. §39-8-108.5 governs this process. The arbitration process involves the following: a. Select an Arbitrator: You must notify the Board of Equalization within 30 days that you will pursue arbitration. You and the Board of Equalization will 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 (i.e. Weld) will select the arbitrator. b. Arbitration Hearing Procedure: Arbitration hearings are held within sixty (60) days from the date the arbitrator is selected, and are set by the arbitrator. Both you and the Board of Equalization are entitled to participate in the hearing. The hearing is informal. The arbitrator has the authority to issue subpoenas for witnesses, books, records documents and other evidence pertaining to the value of the property. The arbitrator also has the authority to administer oaths, and determine all questions of law and fact presented to him. The arbitration hearing may be confidential and closed to the public if you and the Board of Equalization agree. The arbitrator's decision must be delivered personally or by registered mail within ten (10) days of the arbitration hearing. c. Fees and Expenses: The arbitrator's fees and expenses are agreed upon by you and the Board of Equalization. In the case of residential real property, the fees may not exceed $150.00 per case. For cases other than residential real property, the arbitrator's total fees and expenses are agreed to by you and Board of Equalization, but are paid by the parties as ordered by the arbitrator. If you have questions concerning the above information, please call me at (970) 400-4226. Very truly yours, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Esther E. Gesick Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization cc: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor Hello