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WELD COUNTY
Single County Schedule Number P0905324
STIPULATION (As To Tax Year 2020 Actual Value)
RE PETITION OF :
NAME: VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC
ADDRESS: 11140 EASTMAN PARK DR
WINDSOR CO 80550-3397
Petitioner (s) and the Weld County Assessor hereby enter into this Stipulation
regarding the tax year 2020 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:
Machinery and equipment located at Vestas Blades facility at 1500 E Crown
Prince Blvd Brighton CO.
2. The subject property is classified as personal property.
3. The County Assessor originally assigned the following actual value to the
subject property for the tax year 2020 :
Total $51,761,275
4. After further review and negotiation, Petitioner (s) and Weld County Assessor
agree to the following tax year 2020 actual value for the subject property:
Total $44,370,780
5. The valuation, as established above, shall be binding only with respect to tax
year 2020 .
6. Brief narrative as to why the reduction was made:
A duplicate assets was removed and the life of an asset was adjusted to a
more appropriate 3 year life.
7. Both parties agree that:
The hearing scheduled before the Board of Equalization on 9/28/2020
at 1:30PM be vacated.
nA hearing has not yet been scheduled before the Board of Equalization.
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Telephone: 3039578622
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(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 Assessor
Address:
1400 N.17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Telephone: (970) 400-3650
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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
RECEIVED
Brenda Dones
Weld County Assessor
1400 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
ACCOUNT NO.
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TAX YEAR
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION? PHYSICAL LOCATION
P0905324
2020
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1500 E CROWN PRINCE BLVD
BRIGHTON , CO
VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC
VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC
11140 EASTMAN PARK DR
WINDSOR, CO 80550-3397
PROPERTY C TIiON
ASSESSOR'S VALUATION
ACTUILL. VALUE PRIOR TO
REVIEW
ACTUAL VALUE AFTER
MEW,
PERSONAL PROPERTY
54,415,415
51,761,275
TOTAL
54,415,415
51,761,275
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:
SEP 1 1 2020
WELD COUNTY
Date of Notice: 09/02/2020
Telephone: (970) 400-3650
Fax: (970) 304-6433
Office Hours: 8:00AM — 5:00PM
PP07 - Your personal property account has been adjusted for 2020.
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 personal property appeals is September 14.
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):
RYAN LLC
5780 FLEET ST STE 300
CARLSBAD, CA 92008-4714
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APPEAL PROCEDURES
County Board of Equalization Hearings will be held on
September 28th 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/aapsi/cboe/
To preserve your appeal rights, your Petition to the County Board of Equalization must be
postmarked or delivered on or before September 14 for personal 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
October 6, § 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 November 6, § 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.00v/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, 2018? (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.)
$ 47.889.223
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.)
ATTESTATION I
undersigned own : , r agent' of the property identified above, affirm that the statements contained herein
n an4r attachments he eto are true and complete.
303.957.8622 9/8/2020
barbara.lager@ryan.com
Email Address
Telephone Number Date
' Attach letter of authorization signed by property owner.
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RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
September 8, 2020
Weld County Board of Equalization
1150 O Street
PO Box 758
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Vestas Blades America, Inc.
2020 Notice of Determination Appeal
Account: P0905324
To Whom It May Concern.
MAX at Kierland
16220 North Scottsdale Road
Suite 650
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Tel, 602.955.1792
Fax 602.955.4892
www.ryan.com
On behalf of the property owner, attached is the Notice of Determination Appeal for the
referenced account.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Barbara Lager at
303.957.8622 or via email at barbara.lagerla,ryan.com. Thank you for your assistance.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Barbara Lager
Director - Ryan, LLC
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STATEMENT OF AGENCY
Vestas Blades America, Inc.
Vestas Nacelles America, Inc.
5780 Fleet Street
Suite 300
Cadabad, CA 92008
Tel. 442.244.2422
Fax 442.244.2423
www.ryan.com
Hereby appoints Ryan, LLC as agent for the purpose of filing real estate and personal property statements,
renditions, returns and/or assessment appeals, applications or petitions for review of valuation with all counties,
appraisal districts and/or Assessment Appeal Boards, Boards of Review, or Boards of Equalization, appearing on
our behalf before said Boards, examining any records, and discussing with the appropriate governmental authority
the assessment of the property located at the following address:
All property located in Weld County, Colorado
This property being owned by the undersigned incorporated in the State of Colorado. This agency shall remain in
effect for the 2019 and 2020 assessment years.
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September 11, 2020
Petitioner:
VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC
11140 EASTMAN PARK DR
WINDSOR, CO 80550-3397
CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE (970) 400-4226
FAX (970) 336-7233
WEBS ITE: www.weldgov.com
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY CO 80632
Agent (if applicable):
RYAN LLC
BARBARA LAGER
5780 FLEET ST STE 300
CARLSBAD, CA 92008-4714
RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2020, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED
Docket 2020-2797, AS0106 Appeal 2008226701 Hearing 9/28/2020 1:30 PM
Account(s) Appealed:
P0905324
Dear Petitioner(s):
The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of September 28, 2020, at or about the hour
of 1:30 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, 2020, 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
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
September 11, 2020
Agent:
RYAN LLC
BARBARA LAGER
5780 FLEET ST STE 300
CARLSBAD, CA 92008-4714
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:
VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC
11140 EASTMAN PARK DR
WINDSOR, CO 80550-3397
RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2020, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED
Docket 2020-2797, AS0106 Appeal 2008226701 Hearing 9/28/2020 1:30 PM
Account(s) Appealed:
P0905324
Dear Petitioner(s):
The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of September 28, 2020, at or about the hour
of 1:30 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, 2020, 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
September 28, 2020
Petitioner:
VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC
11140 EASTMAN PARK DR
WINDSOR, CO 80550-3397
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):
RYAN LLC
BARBARA LAGER
5780 FLEET ST STE 300
CARLSBAD, CA 92008-4714
RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2020, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE OF DECISION
Docket 2020-2797 Appeal 2008226701 Hearing
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 2020.
Account # Decision
The Assessment and valuation is set as follows:
Actual Value as Actual Value as Set by
Determined by Assessor Board
P0905324 Stipulated - Approved
Stipulated Value
$51,761,275 $44,370,780
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, 2020, MUST comply with the
following provisions of C.R.S. §39-8-107(5):
(5)(a)(I) On and after August 10, 2020, 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 subparagraph (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) All of the underlying data used by the county in calculating the value of the subject property that is being
appealed, including the capitalization rate for such property; and
(B) The names of any commercially available and copyrighted publications used in calculating the value of
the subject property.
(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 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
September 28, 2020
Agent:
RYAN LLC
BARBARA LAGER
5780 FLEET ST STE 300
CARLSBAD, CA 92008-4714
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
VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC
11140 EASTMAN PARK DR
WINDSOR, CO 80550-3397
RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2020, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE OF DECISION
Docket 2020-2797 Appeal 2008226701 Hearing
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 2020.
Account # Decision
The Assessment and valuation is set as follows:
Actual Value as Actual Value as Set by
Determined by Assessor Board
P0905324 Stipulated - Approved
Stipulated Value
$51,761,275 $44,370,780
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, 2020, MUST comply with the
following provisions of C.R.S. §39-8-107(5):
(5)(a)(I) On and after August 10, 2020, 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 subparagraph (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) All of the underlying data used by the county in calculating the value of the subject property that is being
appealed, including the capitalization rate for such property; and
(B) The names of any commercially available and copyrighted publications used in calculating the value of
the subject property.
(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
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 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
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