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Home My WebLink About20212052.tiffCOUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WELD COUNTY Single County Schedule Number: R2766486 STIPULATION (As To Tax Year 2021 Actual Value) RE PETITION OF : NAME: HILL INDUSTRIES LLC ADDRESS: 6301 Ralston Rd Arvada, CO 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: PT L3 & 4 NE4SW4 4-5-65 LOT A REC EXEMPT RE -158 555 E 8th St, Greeley CO 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: $685,613 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: $576,772 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: After a review of the 3 approaches to value an adjustment was indicated. 7. Both parties agree that: The hearing scheduled before the Board of Equalization on 08/04/2021 at 1:00 pm be vacated. nA hearing has not yet been scheduled before the Board of Equalization. R2766486 1 aoai- ao5a DSO 1O9 DATED this 19 day of July R. C. Sandstrom R. C. Sandstrom (.10119, 202111.:00 MDT) Petitioner(s) or Agent or Attorney , 2021 . i.l,0n,_ 17/La-ay- l_ / Address: 11540 W. 69th Way Arvada, CO 80004 720-320-6870 Telephone: 13034240683 R2766486 (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 R2766486 Hill Industries LLC Final Audit Report 2021-07-19 Created: 2021-07-19 By: SUE GUNDRY (sgundry@co.weld.co.us) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAgR_xizkv6Gtw8v65Hjk5Ee_MliWhwtr "R2766486 Hill Industries LLC" History t Document created by SUE GUNDRY (sgundry@co.weld.co.us) 2021-07-19 - 3:03:22 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 C. Document emailed to SUE GUNDRY (sgundry@co.weld.co.us) for approval 2021-07-19 - 3:03:25 PM GMT da Document approved by SUE GUNDRY (sgundry@co.weld.co.us) Approval Date: 2021-07-19 - 3:06:01 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 '+ Document emailed to Jason Marini (jmarini@co.weld.co.us) for approval 2021-07-19 - 3:06:02 PM GMT '5 Email viewed by Jason Marini (jmarini@co.weld.co.us) 2021-07-19 - 4:24:49 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 AD Document approved by Jason Marini (jmarini@co.weld.co.us) Approval Date: 2021-07-19 - 4:25:03 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 E Document emailed to Jason Marini (appeals@weldgov.com) for signature 2021-07-19 - 4:25:04 PM GMT t Email viewed by Jason Marini (appeals@weldgov.com) 2021-07-19 - 4:36:18 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 d© Document e -signed by Jason Marini (appeals@weldgov.com) Signature Date: 2021-07-19 - 4:36:40 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 CI+ Document emailed to R. C. Sandstrom (ronsandstrom@q.com) for signature 2021-07-19 - 4:36:41 PM GMT in Email viewed by R. C. Sandstrom (ronsandstrom@q.com) 2021-07-19 - 4:55:49 PM GMT- IP address: 97.118.229.6 �kEAE _ Adobe Sign Oa. Document e -signed by R. C. Sandstrom (ronsandstrom@q.com) Signature Date: 2021-07-19 - 5:00:03 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 97.118.229.6 Document emailed to Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) for signature 2021-07-19 - 5:00:05 PM GMT 1 Email viewed by Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) 2021-07-19 - 6:40:32 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document e -signed by Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) Signature Date: 2021-07-19 - 6:42:31 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Agreement completed. 2021-07-19 - 6:42:31 PM GMT Adobe Sign Brenda Dones Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 ACCOUNT NO.. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION RECEIVED JUL 1 5 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSiONERS TAX YEAR TAX AREA PROPERTY OWNER R2766486 2021 0685 HILL INDUSTRIES LLC 6301 RALSTON RD ARVADA, CO 80004-6125 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMMERCIAL • TOTAL Date of Notice: 6/30/2021 Telephone: (970) 400-3650 Fax: (970) 304-6433 Office Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM LEGAL DESCRIPTION/ PHYSICAL LOCATION. PT L3 & 4 NE4SW4 4-5-65 LOT A REC EXEMP T RE -158 555 E 8TH ST WELD ASSESSOR'S VALUATION ACTUAL VALUE PRIOR TO ACTUAL VALUE AFTER REVIEW 685,613 685,613 REVIEW 685,613 685,613 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: It will be necessary to physically inspect the parcel. This will be done as early as possible. Please carry appeal to the CBOE. Our decision will be made prior to the hearing. 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. The deadline 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): RCS P TAX INC 11540 W 69TH WAY ARVADA, CO 80004-2516 15-DPT-AR PR 207-08/13 R2766486 2021-2052 APPEAL PROCEDURES 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. PETITION to COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 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.) 52cyo 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.) the J o r a If a 5 n J t q G N9 /e /)i v qbe 71 P 14- '' L lit fiv),4J,,,,,b -- q N I/ 9 h'14 f s U ✓ e k ,i 60! bolas s ' 6,40 , �/.�n f / ite -fa amity, ATTESTATION I, the undersigned owner or agent' of the property identified above, affirm that the statements contained herein and on any attachments hereto are true and complete. 7g — 72) Signature Telephone Number kt i f f UU dcy 7`ie-ern C Email Address 'Attach letter of authorization signed by property owner. //i/aar Date 15-DPT-AR PR 207-08/13 R2766486 AGENTAUTHO EZATHON TO: County Assessor, Assessment Appeals Board, and County Treasurer THIS IS TO AUTHORIZE: RCS P tax Inc. to act in our behalf as our agent in assessment matters for those properties which are owned, possessed or controlled by the undersigned. RCS P tax Inc. is authorized to represent us on all property tax matters, including but not limited to, the following. — _ --- Full-authority-to-handle,---with-your offices, all-matters_relative to_ assessments, appeals, payments and refunds. Your areto divulge to hum any and all information we have submitted to county authorities and any information in your files pertinent to our assessments To file and sign any required property tax statement, or other correspondence on behalf of the undersigned. - To file protests, abatement petitions and appeals on behalf of the undersigned . - To act in connection with Assessment Appeal applications, including appearances at hearings and withdrawals of said applications. This authorization shall remain in effect for tax years 2021 through 2022 . Schedule Pisipcitv AdJi css County 300073707 6301 Ralston Rd. Jefferson 300094986 8487 W 66th PI. Jefferson R2766486 555 E 8th St Weld 82766586 577 E 8m St Weld R009925 19900 Rd R 2 Morgan CLIENT. Hill Ii/lustiic, 1.1 C SIGNED BY.: NAME: TITLE TELEPHONE 303 DATE ,cl o//`a.z/ RCS P tax inc. 11540 W. 69th Way Arvada, CO 80004 L 'r► Z.-.� �-9 L.J ti .t_ 1 3 JUL .202.1 PM 2 L Weld County Board of Equalization 1150 O Street P.O. Box 758 Greely, CO 80631 t• • 1 •.1 .w . . . 3.•.. ***I. O..*. t••: FOREVER / USA July 15, 2021 Petitioner: HILL INDUSTRIES LLC 6301 RALSTON RD ARVADA, CO 80004-6125 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): RCS P TAX INC 11540 W 69TH WAY ARVADA, CO 80004-2516 RE: :.THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED Docket 2021-2052, AS0109 Appeal 2008230214 Hearing 8/4/2021 1:00 PM Account(s) Appealed: R2766486 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 4, 2021, at or about the hour of 1:00 PM, 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. Yo.u.,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 stilt 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 Esther E. Gesick Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization cc: Brenda Dones, Assessor July 15, 2021 Agent_ RCS P TAX INC 11540 W 69TH WAY ARVADA, .CO 80004-2516 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 Petitioner: HILL INDUSTRIES LLC 6301 RALSTON RD ARVADA,CO 80004-6125 RE:. THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED :Docket .2021-2052, AS0109 Appeal 2008230214 Hearing 8/4/2021 1:00 PM Account(s) Appealed: R2766486 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld :County. Board of Equalization has set a date of August 4, 2021, at or about the hour of 1:00 PM, 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 atyou(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 to assessor@weldgov.com. Upon receipt ofyour 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 Esther E. Gesick Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization cc: Brenda Dones, Assessor August 5, 2021 Petitioner: HILL INDUSTRIES LLC 6301 RALSTON RD ARVADA, CO 80004-6125 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): RCS P TAX INC 11540 W 69TH WAY ARVADA, CO 80004-2516 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2021-2052 Appeal 2008230214 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 R2766486 Stipulated - Approved Stipulated Value $685,613 $576,772 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 August 5, 2021 Agent: RCS P TAX INC 11540 W 69TH WAY ARVADA, CO 80004-2516 Petitioner: 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 HILL INDUSTRIES LLC 6301 RALSTON RD ARVADA, CO 80004-6125 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2021-2052 Appeal 2008230214 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 R2766486 Stipulated - Approved Stipulated Value $685,613 $576,772 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 fess 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