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Home My WebLink About20202139.tiffChloe Rempel From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good afternoon, Millie Channell Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:43 PM CTB-County Board of Equalization Jason Marini; Wade Melies; Courtney Anaya FW: R4490306 American Furniture Warehouse Co, 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd, Firestone Please read the below email for the administrative denial for American Furniture Warehouse at the OBOE level. Thank you. iffittie Clip nt Property Appraiser Commercial Division Weld County Assessor's Office (970) 400-3685 mchannell@weldgov.com 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: Brian Brandstetter <brian@propertytaxservice.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:40 PM To: Millie Channell <mchannell@weldgov.com> Cc: Leigh Ann Coventry <LeighAnn@propertytaxservice.com> Subject: RE: R4490306 American Furniture Warehouse Co, 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd, Firestone 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. Hi Millie Regarding the hearing scheduled for August 3rd in the appeal of parcel account R4490306, we would like the Board to issue an administrative denial in this appeal. Please relay our request to the Board. Thank you for your patience and help in this matter. Brian Brandstetter Property Tax Service Company 1 aoa© - a i 3ci Aso loco P.O. Box 543185, Dallas, TX 75354-3185 12005 Ford Road, Suite 540, Dallas, TX. 75234 Office 214-358-1234, Fax 214-358-1043, Mobile 972-342-3972 From: Millie Channel) <mchannell@weldgov.com> Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 10:13 AM To: Brian Brandstetter <brian@propertytaxservice.com> Subject: R4490306 American Furniture Warehouse Co, 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd, Firestone Good morning Brian, If you wish to withdraw your appeal or take an administrative denial, then please send an email to weld- cboe.co.weld.co.us or reply to this email and I will forward your intent to the Clerk to the Board. Thank you for working with us. Millie Mil& Chant -tell Property Appraiser Commercial Division Weld County Assessor's Office (970) 400-3685 mchannell@Jweldgov.com 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 Thank you for submitting an appeal to the Weld County Board of Equalization. We will review the information submitted and you will receive a date to appear before the board. Contact Information: Contact Name: BRIAN BRANDSTETTER Contact Email: BRIAN@PROPERTYTAXSERVICE.COM Contact Phone: 214-358-1134 Appeal Submitted: 01:24 PM July 15, 2020 Appeal submitted for: R4490306 - AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE CO 10550 JAKE JABS BLVD, FIRESTONE Legal: FIR AFW 1 L 1 AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE 1ST RPLT Reason: Value Too High - Sales in the market period and construction costs Estimate of Value: $25,650,000.00 Document(s) Submitted: Account: All Accounts - Authorization for 2020 appeal account R4490306.pdf Account: R4490306 - R4490306 INITIAL PROTEST.pdf You have selected the following Date Preferences: Monday, August 3, 2020, from 1:30-5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 1:30-4:00 p.m. The Appeal process can take several weeks for us to complete. You will receive a written decision on your appeal within five (5) working days of your hearing. We thank you for your submittal. Weld County Board of Equalization 'en Were Ware MAIN SHOWROOM/WAREHOUSE 8820 American Way Englewood, CO 80112 May 27, 2020 RE; See attached list of accounts Dear Sir or Madam: This letter constitutes a request of American Furniture Warehouse Company that Property Tax Service Company be designated its Fiduciary and Authorized Agent for property tax matters. All communications for the properties referenced above with regards to any notices of assessments, tax bills, etc. should continue to be mailed to the property owner at the current mailing address, Sincerely, Lee Nelson Assistant Controller American Furniture Warehouse Company OWNER NAME JURIS ACCOUNT/ PARCEL NUMBERS PROPERTY ADDRESS American Furniture Warehouse Co Adams R0155124 Parcel# 0171927118018 8501 Grant St American Furniture Warehouse Co Adams R0155125 Parcel# 0171927118015 Vacant land American Furniture Warehouse Co Adams R0155126 Parcel# 0171927118016 Vacant land American Furniture Warehouse Company Arapahoe 1975-19-3-39-002 035115143 1700 S Abilene St American Furniture Warehouse Co Douglas R0428755 8820 American Way American Furniture Warehouse Co El Paso 73364-10-025 2805 N Chestnut St American Furniture Warehouse Co El Paso 53073-00-003 Tutt Blvd American Furniture Warehouse Co Jefferson 29-232-01-001 PIN# 300046961 9410 Wadsworth Pkwy American Furniture Warehouse Co La rimer 87161-24-002 Sched# 1457837, Acct# R1457837 625 SW Frontage Rd American Furniture Warehouse Co Mesa R083655 2945-151-53-001 2570 American Way American Furniture Warehouse Co Mesa R083658 2945-151-53-004 2565 American Way American Furniture Warehouse Co Mesa R083659 2945-151-53-005 2559 American Way American Furniture Warehouse Co Mesa R083660 2945-151-53-006 2551 American Way American Furniture Warehouse Co Mesa R083661 2945-151-53-007 2550 American Way American Furniture Warehouse Co Mesa R083662 2945-151-53-008 Vacant land American Furniture Warehouse Co Mesa R083663 2945-151-53-009 Vacant land American Furniture Warehouse Co Pueblo 512003033 4711 Dillon Dr American Furniture Warehouse Co Weld R4490306 1313-112-06-001 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd American Furniture Warehouse Co Weld R4315806 1313-112-05-004 Vacant land American Furniture Warehouse Co Weld R4316006 1313-112-05-006 Vacant land July 16, 2020 Petitioner: AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE CO 8820 AMERICAN WAY ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112-7056 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): PROPERTY TAX SERVICE P O BOX 543185 DALLAS, TX 75354-3185 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2020, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED Docket 2020-2139, AS0106 Appeal 2008226255 Hearing 8/3/2020 1:30 PM Account(s) Appealed: R4490306 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 3, 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 July 16, 2020 Agent: PROPERTY TAX SERVICE P O BOX 543185 DALLAS, TX 75354-3185 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: AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE CO 8820 AMERICAN WAY ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112-7056 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2020, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED Docket 2020-2139, AS0106 Appeal 2008226255 Hearing 8/3/2020 1:30 PM Account(s) Appealed: R4490306 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 3, 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 August 3, 2020 Petitioner: AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE CO 8820 AMERICAN WAY ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112-7056 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): PROPERTY TAX SERVICE P O BOX 543185 DALLAS, TX 75354-3185 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2020, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2020-2139 Appeal 2008226255 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 R4490306 Deny - Administrative Deny $30,790,980 $30,790,980 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 LeL� i!"lv:yfG C. Esther E. Gesick Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization cc: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor August 3, 2020 Agent: PROPERTY TAX SERVICE P O BOX 543185 DALLAS, TX 75354-3185 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 AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE CO 8820 AMERICAN WAY ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112-7056 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2020, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2020-2139 Appeal 2008226255 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 R4490306 Deny - Administrative Deny $30,790,980 $30,790,980 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 LeL� i!"lv:yfG C. Esther E. Gesick Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization cc: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor Hello