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Home My WebLink About20212118.tiffChloe Rempel From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Ladies, Duane Robson Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:59 AM CTB-County Board of Equalization Administration Denial The agent for the following accounts has sent me an e-mail (see below) requesting an administra ive denial for his two properties. The accounts are R7907599 (Trident Cave Creek) an3134504 (Sun Eagle Crest). Let me know if you have any questions or need anything else. duane Dc a ie 7/1 Roidda Weld County Assessor's Office Senior Appraiser drobson@weldgov.com (970) 400-3689 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. Any 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. From: Chris Britt <cbritt@therealtygroupusa.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:55 AM To: Duane Robson <drobson@weldgov.com> Subject: Re: Weld County Appeals Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon Duane, I hope your Tuesday is going GREAT! And I hope you have been well over the last couple of years. 1 O`71- a lIS' ASo 109 Yes, we will request an administrative denial. Please call or email when you are ready to discuss these properties. I look forward to our next correspondence. Thankfully, Chris D. Britt 770.983.1002 — office 404.509.3333 — mobile From: Duane Robson <drobson(a)weldgov.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:01:41 AM To: Chris Britt<cbritt@therealtygroupusa.com> Subject: Weld County Appeals Good morning, Chris, As per our procedures over the past several years, I am hoping that you will request an Administrative Denial for R7907599 (Trident Cave Creek) and R3134504 (Sun Eagle Crest). This prevents us from having the hearing next week and we can hash this out over the next several months. You can either contact the Board directly by phone (970) 400- 4226, or e-mail at weld-cboe@co.weld.co.us. You may also reply to my e-mail requesting the Administrative Denial and I will forward this on to the Board. Thanks, Chris. I look forward to catching up with you in a few weeks. duane ware? ?2, 'o6ot Weld County Assessor's Office Senior Appraiser drobson@weldgov.com (970) 400-3689 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. Any 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. 2 Chloe Rempel From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: CTB-County Board of Equalization Friday, July 16, 2O21 7:43 AM SVC-AppealMailProcess CTB-County Board of Equalization R3134504 FW: Weld County Appeals - Sun Eagle Crest & Trident Cave Creek Sun Eagle Crest - 47OO Eagle Crest - Notice of Determinatio.pdf R3134504 2O21 SUN EAGLE CREST LLC 27777 FRANKLIN RD STE 20O SOUTHFIELD, MI 4BO34-a200 RESIDENTIAL Chloe A. Rempel Deputy Clerk to the Board Supervisor Clerk to the Board's Office Weld County 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 Tel: (970) 400-4213 Email: crempel@weldgov.com 2556 1 EAGLE CREST MINOR 47O0 EAGLE CREST BLVD FIRESTONE 20;175,759 20,175,759 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 1 2021-2118 "50 109 notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any 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. From: Chris Britt <cbritt@therealtygroupusa.com> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:18 PM To: CTB-County Board of Equalization <weld-cboe@co.weld.co.us> Cc: Mariah Higgins <mhiggins@weldgov.com> Subject: Weld County Appeals - Sun Eagle Crest & Trident Cave Creek Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Attn: Weld BOE, Per our conversation today, I am requesting a hearing date for these 2 properties. Please see attached Notice of Determinations for both properties. I look forward to our next correspondence. Thankfully, Chris D. Britt 770.983.1002 " office 404.509.3333 ^' mobile 2 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Brenda Dones Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 Date of Notice: 6/30/2021 Telephone: (970) 400-3650 Fax: (970) 304-6433 Office Hours: 8:00AM — 5:00PM . CAI T NO yaw _s ... TA iGEAR f _yy + h}uY.�. s �2 r Y� E a :Aiv 1 EGAI ,DE C,R� IONI PHYSIGAI_ LOG T :, . ... mN�N`4 . R3134504 2021 2556 L1 EAGLE CREST MINOR 4700 EAGLE CREST BLVD FIRESTONE w ck W 5 SUN EAGLE CREST LLC 27777 FRANKLIN RD STE 200 SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034-8205 Y °Y yN ti"t r,:4- � �y F"`6S, �} Y, CL45Sii AF, IRN y,�,.�� '' LeLL�R., v;IYrs._�4'„�F _ _:.ftffis� S.LFTe3 a -''}`o,. S'° '' pn.. p 4 r �S� thh JG'54�iESS0R S1+rA U' jT(d1 rPROPERi w El�:c�mw��. 's �'�Y5 RESIDENTIAL 20,175,759 20,175,759 _r ;. -. 20,175,759 20,175,759 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: Your property has been uniformly valued following Colorado law. Your protest of value has been denied due to comparison of other similar properties which sold during the Jan 2019 to June 2020 time period. 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): THE REALTY GROUP PO BOX 1255 GAINESVILLE, GA 30503-1255 15-DPT-AR PR 207-08/13 R3134504 July 16, 2021 Petitioner: SUN EAGLE CREST LLC 27777 FRANKLIN RD STE 200 SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034-8205 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): THE REALTY GROUP CHRIS BRITT PO BOX 1255 GAINESVILLE, GA 30503-1255 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED Docket 2021-2118, AS0109 Appeal 2008230257 Hearing 7/26/2021 1:00 PM Account(s) Appealed: R3134504 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of July 26, 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 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 Gee Esther E. Gesick Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization cc: Brenda Dones, Assessor July 16, 2021 Agent: THE REALTY GROUP CHRIS BRITT PO BOX 1255 GAINESVILLE, GA 30503-1255 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 Petitioner: SUN EAGLE CREST LLC 27777 FRANKLIN RD STE 200 SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034-8205 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED Docket 2021-2118, AS0109 Appeal 2008230257 Hearing 7/26/2021 1:00 PM Account(s) Appealed: R3134504 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of July 26, 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 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 to assessor@weldgov.com. 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 August 5, 2021 Petitioner: SUN EAGLE CREST LLC 27777 FRANKLIN RD STE 200 SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034-8205 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): THE REALTY GROUP CHRIS BRITT PO BOX 1255 GAINESVILLE, GA 30503-1255 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2021-2118 Appeal 2008230257 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 R3134504 Deny - Administrative Deny $20,175,759 $20,175,759 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 U /(Le pI;. 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: THE REALTY GROUP CHRIS BRITT PO BOX 1255 GAINESVILLE, GA 30503-1255 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 Petitioner: SUN EAGLE CREST LLC 27777 FRANKLIN RD STE 200 SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034-8205 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2021-2118 Appeal 2008230257 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. §39-8-101et 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 R3134504 Deny - Administrative Deny $20,175,759 $20,175,759 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)(I)(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 „W� Esther E. Gesick Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization cc: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor Hello