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Home My WebLink About20202140.tiffCOUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WELD COUNTY Single County Schedule Number R5826386 STIPULATION (As To Tax Year 2020 Actual Value) RE PETITION OF : NAME: STEWART JOHN ADDRESS: 2435 CESSNA DRIVE ERIE, CO 80516-8108 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: I. The property subject to this Stipulation is described as: ERI EA2-46 L46 BLK2 ERIE AIR PARK SUB 2. The subject property is classified as Residential property. 3. The County Assessor originally assigned the following actual value to the subject property for the tax year 2020 : Total $726,789 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 $650,000 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: Reduced value based on below typical condition. 7. Both parties agree that: 1The hearing scheduled before the Board of Equalization on 7/27/20 at 2pm be vacated. nA hearing has not yet been scheduled before the Board of Equalization. Joao -a l; t -f o AsoloCo DATED this July day of 21st , 2020 . V.4/ 4 % :d:n tet•:art 0(Jul 22, 2020 13:00 MDT) i Petitioner(s) or Agent or Attorney (Assistant) County Attorney for Respondent, Weld County Board of Commissioners Address: 2435 Cessna Drive Erie Colo 80516 2435 Cessna Drive Erie Colo 80516 702-860-7837 Telephone: 702-860-7837 Docket Number R5826386 Stip-1.Frm Address: 1150 "O" Street P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Telephone:(970) 336-7235 Wiz__' Chief Deputy County Assessor Address: 1400 N.17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Telephone: (970) 400-3650 2 R5826386/STEWART JOHN Final Audit Report 2020-07-22 Created: 2020-07-21 By: MARTA ARNDT (marndt@co.weld.co.us) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAQRmGI80wdNSMjMIBXH_zCduljDdb-JGN "R5826386/STEWART JOHN" History fl Document created by MARTA ARNDT (marndt@co.weld.co.us) 2020-07-21 - 2:02:31 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document emailed to MARTA ARNDT (marndt@co.weld.co.us) for approval 2020-07-21 - 2:02:33 PM GMT Document approved by MARTA ARNDT (marndt@co.weld.co.us) Approval Date: 2020-07-21 - 2:07:44 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document emailed to Ryan Miller (rpmiller@weldgov.com) for approval 2020-07-21 - 2:07:46 PM GMT Email viewed by Ryan Miller (rpmiller@weldgov.com) 2020-07-21 - 2:18:10 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document approved by Ryan Miller (rpmiller@weldgov.com) Approval Date: 2020-07-21 - 2:19:45 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document emailed to Jason Marini (appeals@weldgov.com) for signature 2020-07-21 - 2:19:47 PM GMT x3 Email viewed by Jason Marini (appeals@weldgov.com) 2020-07-21 - 3:58:30 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document e -signed by Jason Marini (appeals@weldgov.com) Signature Date: 2020-07-21 - 4:05:13 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document emailed to John h Stewart II (johnstewart702@aol.com) for signature 2020-07-21 - 4:05:15 PM GMT t Email viewed by John h Stewart II (johnstewart702@aol.com) 2020-07-21 - 9:55:55 PM GMT- IP address: 75.166.216.143 Adobe Sign At Document e -signed by John h Stewart II (johnstewart702@aol.com) Signature Date: 2020-07-22 - 7:00:01 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 67.164.165.242 Document emailed to Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) for signature 2020-07-22 - 7:00:02 PM GMT Email viewed by Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) 2020-07-22 - 10:33:29 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document e -signed by Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) Signature Date: 2020-07-22 - 10:33:46 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Signed document emailed to Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com), canaya@weldgov.com, Jason Marini (appeals@weldgov.com), John h Stewart II (johnstewart702@aol.com), and 2 more 2020-07-22 - 10:33:46 PM GMT Adobe Sign NOTICE OF DETERMINATION RECEIVED Brenda Dones Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 ACCOUNT NO. R5826386 JUL 15 2020 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date of Notice: 6/26/2020 Telephone: (970) 400-3650 Fax: (970) 304-6433 Office Hours: 8:00AM — 5:00PM TAX YEAR TAX AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION/ PHYSICAL LOCATION 2020 1333 z: Er STEWART JOHN 2435 CESSNA DR ERIE, CO 80516-8108 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ERI EA2-46 L46 BLK2 ERIE AIR PARK SUB 2435 CESSNA DR ERIE ASSESSOR'S VALUATION ACTUAL VALUE PRIOR. TO REVIEW ACTUAL VALUEAFTER 770,313 ,REVIEW 726,789 TOTAL 770,313 726,789 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: AL 02 - The actual valuation of your property has been adjusted based on new information. This may be information you have supplied, corrections of characteristics or additional sa/es. 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): 15-DPT-AR PR 207-08/13 R5826386 2020-2140 A30%oco gnat e ;;APPEAL PROCEDURES County Board of Equalization Hearings will be held from July 27th through August 3rd at 1150 0 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 0 Street, P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80631 Telephone: (970) 356-4000 ext, 4225 Online: www.co.weld.co.us/apps//cboe/ To preserve your appeal rights, your Petition to the County Board of Equalization must be postmarked or delivered on or before July 15 for real property — after such date, your right to appeal is lost. You may be required to prove that you filed a timely appeal; therefore, we recommend that all correspondence be mailed with proof of mailing. You will be notified of the date and time scheduled for your hearing. The County Board of Equalization must mail a written decision to you within five business days following the date of the decision. The County Board of Equalization must conclude hearings and render decisions by August 5, § 39-8-107(2), C.R.S. If you do not receive a decision from the County Board of Equalization and you wish to continue your appeal, you must file an appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals by September 10, § 39-2-125(1)(e), C.R.S. If you are dissatisfied with the County Board of Equalization's decision and you wish to continue your appeal, you must appeal within 30 days of the date of the County Board's written decision to ONE of the following: Board of Assessment Appeals 1313 Sherman Street, Room 315 Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-5880 www.dola.colorado.aov/baa 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 ount is required for real property pursuant to § 39-8-106(1.5), C.R.S.) What is he 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.) 40 al// PQQ/L'$j -"y)-6/ „rv7z2771 /4 rgn'v 4410 ' dP 7rt e 4 5 �T4eue(\ 0 �l6,A/�- / / � ' J-r�-ts 127 X I Z�( Sr i job p ATTESTAT N I, the undersigne; owner or agent' of the property identified above, affirm that the statements contained herein and o r- • tta' ments h,-reto are true and complete. District Court Contact the District Court in the County where the property is located. See your local telephone book for the address and telephone number. 7 2&fr7 32 Telephone Number Date 4Lr ohiv5 -iv,r7o @_416Lee#r sail Address 407 4� :1 8 ,bee ' Attach letter of author ation1signed by property owner. /fed ICJ 4----4)V-715599(tt 15-DPT-AR PR 207-08/13 R5826386 OA42-- 2 5 r' /94rGD -�D,P155eN *VP5 PA0P? — �z22�. LM 7-711077'ce -7()z.tici). j_ 71-47 #7974_//u6 /7- /Ti� /.3srce iI 3'5Pte, Wil-y COIF ,,1/) /Do va./tJ �s ehivd--(-er---5 /?edie.e4o,tyt‘ri /S 4)0-7-/A17"1-6(_." 3.4Cy zo 2d ge/6 :7(-PW,L'; 6,O/7,6 aeci 1.41,1e, 77 7,Yac / _ _ 7%15#£020 appeal of assessors decision 2435 Cessna Drive, Erie, Co..account number r5826386 From: johnstewart702@aol.com, To: www.co.weld.co.us/apps1/cboe/@aol.com, Subject: appeal of assessors decision 2435 Cessna Drive, Erie, Co..account number r5826386 Date: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 9:04 am Greetings OBOE Persons, I appeal the assessed value from the Weld County Assessor dated 6/26/2020, I have emailed the form last week...but the email was rejected for some unknown reason. So I emailed another copy Sunday12 July 2020 and then put a copy in the US Mail on Monday 13 July. I am now mailing pictures by US mail today, 15 July and will send this email, without pictures today 15 July 2020. I am sending the original package sent to the Weld County Assessor along with this email by US Mail today...as the time to repeat all I said there is too much to redo. After all, my time has some value. The original package details many flaws in the house that existed in 2018. The previous owner had moved several years before that and only occasionally occupied the house, thus little or no remedial work was done during the time before I purchased the house. As I detailed in my original protest of assessment, as a single old man with no family, my purchase decision and the price I paid is in no way representitive of the population of potential buyers. And, in retrospect I paid far more than I should have. The longer I own the property the more substantial flaws I find that would turn away the general population of buyers...and thus substantially affect the property value. The basic flaws of this house in part stem from the reality of the soil on which it is built...specifically that the soil is unstable and the water table is high. Thus the entire structure is at risk of settling...as have many houses in the vicinity.... This is a major factor for any potential buyer that does a thorough investigation (which I did not, unfortunately). This may be why some potential buyers told the previous owner it was a scrape job...which I now reluctlanty agree with. The high water table results in the pools of water that exist year round in the crawl space..this results is a deeply muddy crawl space. During the worst times, I can put my fist 6 to 12 inches into sticky, claylike mud. This makes the space very difficult to use to repair the exposed electrical and plumbing utilities. The prevasive moisture also resulted in the previous owner removing all insulation under the flooring...the remanents of insulation get moist and are a source of mold. Also, the moisture in the crawl space causes the water pipes to drip condensation and be wet most of the time...this exterior wetness of piping certainly affects the lifespan of the piping...there is evidence of corrosion on some of the fittings. Also, as shown in my original submission, there is some mold in the wood. This is a real turn off, a permanent solution of which i have not found yet. The existing mold would, I believe, turn most potential buyers away...certainly affecting the value. The unstable ground has many other consequences. There is extensive patio behind the house and around the pool. The patio "floats" up and down as the conditions change during the year. This results in cracks, uneven surfaces and movement of existing caulking. This is something that the magnitude of can only be recognized by observation over seasonal time...months. The unstable ground is especially dramatic in the hangar...which is a Pole Structure...and therefore the entire structure "floats" over time. This results in several visible and problematic issues. First, there are cracks in the wallboard inside that multiply over time. Second, the entire concrete floor floats so there there are irregularities and cracks that appear and change over time. Thirdly, and most importantly, the shifting floor PREVENTS THE HANGAR DOOR FROM FULLY CLOSING. This is especially noticable as shown in an attached photo. There is an air gap year round. Previous attempts to remedy this by scraping the concrete under the door have failed. All of these issues are only completely recognized by long term observation. https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/PrintMessage 1/3 r 7/15/2020 appeal of assessors decision 2435 Cessna Drive, Erie, Co..account number r5826386 Obviously, If I were to sell, I am required by law to reveal to a buyer what I am documenting here for your consideration. Also, because the land the house is built on is low and has marginal drainage, when it rains or snow melts, there is water intrusion through the exterior walls of the hangar is a continuing issue...only recognizable when hard rain falls. The photos show some of the results, some of which I have only recently found...such as rotted wood trim inside the hangar facilities. The poor drainage results in pools of water on the patio that only go away from evaporation. The pools exist at the entrance to the hangar from the deck. The roof of the hangar creates problems when snow accumulates. It is a metal roof...with no devices to restrain or break up large snow slides. These snow slides this winter substantially damages the gutters that reduced their functionality so much that water pooled excessively under them and intruded into the work areas of the hangar...I include picture with writing on them to show this. But you need to see it for yourself to understand. The downspouts all around the house are inadequate..they dump rainwater near the foundation.... The siding of the main house is a compresses fiber of some sort that absorbs water when the finish deteriorates...l include several pictures which show this, but from a distance it is hard to see...a careful trip around the house reveales many areas of expansion and damage to the siding. In one place, you can see the siding has peeled from the house. This is most likely the beginning of a continuing problem...it may be necessary to replace the siding with a newer material...very expensive. Any buyer would notice this and the property value would be affected. The paint on the whole house is deteriorated. It is obvious that the paint used years ago was of poor quality. There are many interior flaws and some unfinished areas. See pictured of poorly finished wallboard, door frames unfinished and corrupted by what may have been dog chains. The Utility area is unfinished, and the pool mechanics, installed sometime after the house was built are in the walkway from the garage area to the rear patio. See pictures. There is a large crack in the driveway. And the entire driveway is cracking and crumbling. There was a hillock in the entry driveway that had wooden baffles that have collapses and are ugly...they are highly visible as you enter the property. There are many other illregularties that appear as you get used to this house. The previous owner did much of the work himself or at the lowest cost possible. These "self help" issues in finishing abound throughout the finishing aspects of the house... Because much of this is very difficult to see in photos, I hereby request an inhouse visit by an assessor so that I can point out the issues that make this a substandard structure that would turn away most buyers, thereby dramatically affecting the sellability and value of the property. As a single old man with no partner, no family, and no one to give the house to at my death, I will probably not try to sell ..with the flaws and poor workmanship, the house will probably suffice for me. But I am not in any way representative of the field of potential buyers. This property, even in perfect condition, had design flaws unsatisfactory to most buyers, reducing its value. I like the community of aviators here, that is the main reason I bought the house...to have pilots to socialize with when I am no longer able to fly...not you average buyer. Please give these considerations your consideration...as if you were a person in my situation. Respectfully, John H. Stewart, II PS> the photos and this email will be mailed in about two hours..about 11 am 15 July, 2020. 1o{ https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/PrintMessage 2/3 From: John Stewart johnstewart702@ic1oud.com Subject: Hangar Date: Jul 15, 2020, 02:51:30 To: Johnstewart johnstewart702@aol.com Sent from my iPhone Matek SOIL ViVcnt rov‘ l:� \\) ose 110 rsttaittei* _ From: John Stewart johnstewart702@ic1oud.com Subject: Hangar door leak Date: Jul 15, 2020, 02:51:12 To: Johnstewart johnstewart702@ao1.com Sent from my iPhone ,..5-geuelrity-ct, From: John Stewart johnstewaq t702@icioudecam Subject: Hangar door no close Date: Jul 15, 2020, 02:50:57 To: Johnstewart johnstewart702@aol,corn �� U Sac), e (Ors From: John Stewart johnstewart702@ic1oud.com Subject; Hangar roof Date: Jul 15, 2020, 02:50:01 To Johnstewart johnstewart702@aol.com Sent from my iPhone ;: Ff nisi 1 .r;Zt•r:e. T r a - .s.. •ter -- - - .. 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John Stewart johnstewart702@ic1oud.com Subject: Office Date: Jul 15, 2020, 02:50:32 To: Johnstewart johnstewart702@ao1.com P ocq ,4e1 (.2 ?( From: John Stewart johnstewart702@ic1oud.com Subject Unfinished door Date: Jul 15, 2020, 02:51:54 To: Johnstewart johnstewart702@ From: John Stewart johnstewart?t6@icloud.com Subject: Unfinished Date: Jul 15, 2020, 02:52:06 To: Johnstewart johnstewart702@ao1.com From: John Stewart johnstewart702@icloud.com Subject: Paint gone side Date: Jul 15, 2020, 02:52:47 To: Johnstewart johnstewg4WO2@aol.com tNs salwINNesi f esitea -.4041141. r♦.-- .. ' r,e,,y4 ,M nits . ,• y.. Vs Or � Sent from my iPhone AA• r r'` ..i,pirt. • M,�ri' �j AvI.'. Ge.w0" • �.." tour" r�T t` -ate' �'b r r may}. :.. Ali rt. gurstn vier. �-�.�"""' e,y'JJ�q`'t!.- '.!'-- -4• .'st✓-._. x•yayF _. r nor SW°1 .e ' ,.y�'� ... ! � .. �'.✓-� y� rr ',t. 'r." �•'.'" 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Jul 15, 2020, 02:49:19 To Johnstewartjohnstewart702@aol.com From: John Stewart johnstewart702@icloud.com Subject: Drainagepoor Date: Jul 15, 2020, 02:49:45 To: Johnstewart johnstewart702@aoI.com u From: johnstewart702@aol.com, To: appeals@weldgov.com, Cc: johnstewart702@aol.com, johnstewart702@idoud.com, Subject: Protest of 2020 real property valuation, 2435 Cessna Drive, Erie, co 80516-8108 ACCOUNT R5826386 Date: Sat, May 16, 2020 3:12 pm Greetings Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greely, Co 80631 reference ERI EA2-46 BLK2 ERIE AIR PARK SUB I am John H. Stewart, II..owner of the above referenced property. I am 77 years old, single man with no offspring. I bought the property as a "last chance in life" to fulfill a lifetime dream of living on an airpark where I could hangar my antique airplane and associate in my old age with a community of aviators..especially when I must cease flying. I bought the property as best described on an emotional basis without a full assessment of the future marketability, as I expected to live there until the end of my life and have no one to give it to. Thus, I am not anywhere near a normal homebuyer....and the things I saw in the property are not those of a normal homebuyer. I bought the property before any thought of the Corona Virus Crisis...and the catastrophic effect that would have on my life savings, which at the time figured heavily in plans for this property that might affect property value. Those thoughts and plans are no longer financially possible. What I have is what I have to live with....but they are not what a normal property owner values, and thus the valuation of the property is substantially less that comparable property. After owning the property I began to discover numerous characteristics and flaws that I believe seriously affect the future sales value, and thus the taxable value. I list these below, not necessarily in the order of cost to remedy, but as impediments to value to a potential purchaser, and in some cases as things I need to remedy to be comfortable myself. I will forward in separate a separate document photographs to support my conclusions: 1. The entire property is located on nearly level low ground, and as I have experienced during snows and rains, has completely inadequate drainage. This creates several related problems I will outline below: A. The crawl space floods during rains, the rainy season, and when snow melts. Pools of water form throughout the crawl space. The entire crawl space becomes a deeply muddy (clay mud!) area that is nearly impossible to move in...I tried once and came out completely soaked and covered with thick mud. (The previous owner stated on documents...high humidity in crawlspace...a significant understatement!!). The amount of water intrusion makes installing a vapor barrier impossible or impractical. B. As a result of the water and high humidity in the crawl space, all the plumbing gets wet...I fear for the long term effects of this. C. As a result of the water and high humidity in the crawl space, there is substantial black mold formed on a significant part of the floor and siding structure. D. As a consequence of water and humidity, there is sometimes an unpleasant odor that seeps into the kitchen area. E. Due to inadequate draining, water pools on the back patio and walkways...on one walkway the pool is sometimes 3 inches deep, making the walkway temporarily unusable. Usually this water soaks into the ground (perhaps to appear in the crawl space) in a couple of days. c), F. The floor of the hangar, consisting of concrete squared about ten feet square, floats up and down about 3/4 on an inch during wet periods. G. My personal efforts have failed to solve the above issues...I think a permanent solution may be very expensive and beyond my financial capability (see below). H. Due to the construction of the hanger...it is a pole building...when water pools due to poor drainage, water seeps through the foundation and floods areas of the hangar. 2. The heating system..hot water baseboard heating in the house...is barely adequate. In the winter supplemental electric heaters are needed in some sleeping rooms to be comfortable. A. The utility area gets quite warm in the summer, making the garage are too warm. 3. The cooling system is barely adequate. There are two swamp coolers (one I had to install after buying the house to increase the capacity). Some bedrooms require supplemental cooling in the form of portable air conditioners. 4. The basic design of the house has serious flaws for a normal occupant (a family, a married couple that entertains, etc). A. The kitchen is very small and congested by current standards...difficult to have two people moving back and forth at the same time due to space between the island and cabinetry. Fine for a single old man like me. This was apparently noted with some potential buyers who either rejected the purchase or investigated remodeling but found it impractical or too expensive. Although I can live with it, this is a VERY SIGNIFICANT design flaw for the normal homebuyer....thus a VERY SIGNIFICANT factor in valuation. B. The dining room, adjacent to the kitchen is odd shaped and rather small so that a normal sized dining table precludes normal spacing for a buffet or china cabinet. Again, OK for an single old man, but a significant flaw for the average potential buyer of a property of this size. 5. There are numerous finishing details that exist, and that I no longer have the finances to modify. A. The previous owner used very dark paint in the majority of the house. Everyone has noted that this creates a dark atmosphere...contrary to most homes that have a light decor. For example, deep purple dining room. Dark brown in the living room. I had planned to repaint, but that is uncertain...so the current value to a buyer is reduced. B. The previous owner used very dark carpet in the master bedroom and living room, adding to the dark nature of the house. C. All decks upstairs suffer from neglect. The wood is deeply weather beaten and all vestiges of previous finish are absent. The coarse wood requires extensive replacement and finishing to bring it up to marketable standards...thus reducing the value. D. Some of the exterior and interior doors have poor fit or poor finish or poor weatherproofing. In high wind conditions, their is airflow in some rooms. Some door frames so evidence of deep scratching, most likely from pet dogs. 6. The Hangar has significant flaws affecting value. A. There is evidence of recent settling...numerous cracks in the wall board. B. There is no heating or air-conditioning in the hangar. This would be a significant issue with any average potential buyer, thus affecting the property value. C. The electrical capacity and fittings of the hangar if poor for conventional hangar use. D. The gravel surface in front of the hangar is poor, and only suitable for very light aircraft, therefore being unsuitable most potential buyers. E. The private taxiway, which crosses Cessna Drive, is very narrow. This precluded use of many aircraft types that the hangar is large enough to accommodate...thus only a small segment of an already small population of potential buyers would find this suitable. F. There is no water or sewage connections to the hangar. This limits the potential use of the hangar. H. The hangar lighting is inadequate for nighttime use of the hangar. 7. The landscaping of the entire property is in very poor shape. A. Several trees are dead and must eventually be moved and replaced. B. The ground covering has deteriorated. Many areas have no covering over black plastic undercover. Must of the plastic is exposed and torn. C. In many areas where rock covering was attempted, there were insufficient rocks and now the black plastic underlayment is exposed. 8. There is a non-functional water feature in front that has deteriorated. The lining is torn and non functional. The water pump and waterfall is non-functional. The supporting side structure has fallen or deteriorated. 9. The asphalt on the very large drive way and parking area is cracked and deteriorated. Very expensive to repair. Some of these items I was aware of when I purchased the property. Many of these items I obviously overlooked in the enthusiasm of old age and the prospect of fulfilling a lifetime dream mentioned above. The price I paid most likely did not account for the flaws that became apparent when owning the property. But, none that is relevant to the taxable value of the property, which, in part is related to the market value of similar properties. The real value of this property if far less than the value you have assessed. In addition...the real value of the property for the foreseeable future is drastically affected by the Corona Virus Crisis....which many expect to continue to affect valuation for years to come. I believe the taxable value of this property to a normal prospective buyer is far less than your evaluation. The cost or making this property comparable to others is huge, my estimate is at least $250,000. Thus I consider the taxable value of this property to be under $600,000. I understand that Weld County will suffer huge shortages due to the economic effect of the Corona Virus Crisis. I understand you want to raise taxes as much as possible. Please have some humanity for an old man who has lost over 50 percent of his life savings and will be significantly challenged to pay the current tax burden. Please reduce my tax burden...for a house that some have said should be raped and replaced. Let me live out my life here without drastically affecting my finan ' - ability . Ii here. ry i c John H. Stewart , II Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 Presorted First Class U.S. Postage PAID The Master's Touch, LLC 2020 REAL PROPERTY VALUATION INSIDE THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL 6481'16**G50”*""AUTO"5-DIGIT 80513 STEWART JOHN 2435 CESSNA DR ERIE CO 80516-8108 'IIIIIIIIIIlllIluIllLlilllllll'l'lll'I,"I'Illlil,llll'l"II'lll 2020 REAL PROPERTY PROTEST FORM You may appeal the valuation and/or classification by June 1st online, in person, or mail this form to the assessor. Website: www.weldaov.com/departments/assessor Email: appeals@weldgov.com Location/Mailing: 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-400-3650 Fax: 970-304-6433 Response only required if you wish to appeal the 2020 value. Account Number: R5826386 IIllOl Ill Oil 1111 OIL 1110 OJIl 1111110 III Property Owner. STEWART JOHN What is your estimate of the property's value as of June 30, 20187 $ &Di c:..c-r J 1 --ea!) TO APPEAL ACCOUNT R5826386 CHECK HERE gi YOUR REASON FOR APPEALING THE VALUE IS: _ t Q4:1 Tp ( c1!})t{'L . - Ott ahem as necessary. .— __ ,:e_7( r ` , ,h 45 r7oz-s60_�%��3 r Sjtey)c lZa`z4 ' E -Mail Address J „ ,1erg �� -4-0 AGENT AUTHORIZATION: Youmust provide written authorization if you are using an agent. The agent's name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number must be provided. YOUR RIGHT TO APPEAL THE PROPERTY VALUATION AND/OR CLASSIFICATION TO THE ASSESSOR EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2020. If the date for filing any document falls upon a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it shall be deemed timely filed if postmarked or received on the next business day. 39-1-120(3), C.R.S. Telephone Number Date 2020 REAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF VALUATION This is a condensed version of your Notice of Valuation. See your entire Notice of Valuation, a complete property report, further details on the appeal process, sales data used for the valuation cycle, and a protest filing application at www.co.weld.co.us/aops1/propertvoorlal/. The assessment rate for residential property is 7.15%. Generally, all other property is assessed at 29%. Your property was valued as it existed on January 1, 2020 using appraisal data from the period ending June 30, 2018. Account No: R5826386 Classification RESIDENTIAL Total Property Address/Description 2435 CESSNA DR ERIE ERI EA2-46 L46 BLK2 ERIE AIR PARK SUB Prior 729,213 729,213 Current Difference 770,313 +41,100 770,313 +41,100 THE PRIOR YEAR TAX ESTIMATE IS 5,589. THE CURRENT YEAR TAX ESTIMATE IS $5,903. THIS RESULTS IN AN INCREASE OF $$314. THIS ESTIMATE IS ASD ON 2019 TAX RATES. YOU WILL RECEIVE A TAX BILL IN 2021. If you are unable to view your Notice of Valuation online, please call us at 970-400-3650. YOUR RIGHT TO APPEAL THE PROPERTY VALUATION AND/OR CLASSIFICATION TO THE ASSESSOR EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2020. If, after filing an appeal with the Assessor you do not agree with the Notice of Determination (NOD), or you do not receive a NOD, you may file a written appeal with the County Board of Equalization on or before July 15, 2020. ID Check here If new address PLACE STAMP HERE Post Office wilt not deliver without proper Postage. 9lrinllllnn,llll,llrghrrlllllrllll Ihnrllrinlll1IhHI Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 6481 Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 Presorted First Class U.S. Postage PALO The Master's Touch, LLC 2020 REAL PROPERTY VALUATION INSIDE THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL 6481'16**G50*-*AUTO*'5-DIGIT 80513 STEWART JOHN 2435 CESSNA DR ERIE CO 80516-8108 'IIIIIIhllurrllllhlllrlhhltJ1llrir1,IrluIIIIIIlI II,II,lll 2020 REAL PROPERTY PROTEST FORM You may appeal the valuation and/or classification by June 1st online, in person, or mail this form to the assessor. Website: www.weldaov.com/departments/assessor Email: appeais@weldgov.com Location/Mailing: 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-400-3650 Fax: 970-304-6433 Response only required if you wish to appeal the 2020 value. Account Number: R5826386 1 IIN�II III IIII llI III IIII IIll IIII III ilt Property Owner. STEWART JOHN What is your estimate of the property's value as of June 30, 2018? $ (¢Y-7, TO APPEAL ACCOUNT R5826386 CHECK HEREp YOUR REASON FORAPPEALING THE VALUE IS: MILL.. -1-44- i GS5Lt 14)11 (Z i V t -4 - °f9iib.-rtun4_, L.Av��' fw t CItPrrejr)f Please : 'a_rh additional infoation as necessary. — k3 702.-%60- Sttbl2O7- gnature Telephone Number Date E -Mail Address �J rv� „ �t I _ ft_ oltA AGENT AUTHORIZATION: You must provide written authorization if you are using an agent The agent's name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number must be provided. YOUR RIGHT TO APPEAL THE PROPERTY VALUATION AND/OR CLASSIFICATION TO THE ASSESSOR EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2020. If the date for filing any document falls upon a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it shall be deemed timely filed if postmarked or received on the next business day. 39-1-120(3), C.R.S. 2020 REAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF VALUATION This is a condensed version of your Notice of Valuation. See your entire Notice of Valuation, a complete property report, further details on the appeal process, sales data used for the valuation cycle, and a protest filing application at: www.co.weld.co.us/anos1/orooertvoortal/. The assessment rate for residential property is 7.15%. Generally, all other property is assessed at 29%. Your property was valued as it existed on January 1, 2020 using appraisal data from the period ending June 30, 2018. Account No: R5826386 Property Address/Description 2435 CESSNA DR ERIE ERI EA2-46 L46 BLK2 ERIE AIR PARK SUB Classification Prior Current Difference RESIDENTIAL Total 729,213 729,213 770,313 +41,100 770,313 +41,100 THE PRIOR YEAR TAX ESTIMATE IS $5,589. THE CURRENT YEAR TAX ESTIMATE IS $5,903. THIS RESULTS IN AN INCREASE OF +$314. THIS ESTIMATE IS BASED ON 2019 TAX RATES. YOU WILL RECEIVE A TAX BILL IN 2021. If you are unable to view your Notice of Valuation online, please call us at 970-400-3650. YOUR RIGHT TO APPEAL THE PROPERTY VALUATION AND/OR CLASSIFICATION TO THE ASSESSOR EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2020. If, after filing an appeal with the Assessor you do not agree with the Notice of Determination (NOD), or you do not receive a NOD, you may file a written appeal with the County Board of Equalization on or before July 15, 2020. ❑ Check here if new address 'll'lllllllllll'llll'lirllr'ul,I'I1IIII Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 PLACE STAMP HERE Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Irurllrinlll1lrlll 6481 From: johnstewart702@aol.com, To: johnstewart702@aol.com, Subject: Re: Protest of 2020 real property valuation, 2435 Cessna Drive, Erie, co 80516-8108 ACCOUNT R5826386 Date: Sat, May 16, 2020 10:44 pm Additional photos to support my protest. Photo 1 through 3A...this shows tremendous degree of mud in crawl space, Pix 2..you can see how mud flowed in last big rain. Pix 3...this shows today a pool of water in the crawl space from last rain/snow. Pix 4 shows some mold on structure on carawl space. Pix 4/5 shows cracks in drywall in hangar. Pix 6 shows where water pools over walkway...3 to 4 inches deep..due to insufficient drainage on property. { Pix 7 shows bottom of edge of hangar outside, where water seeps into hangar due to insufficient drainage. Pix 8 shows a segment of deteriorated blacktop in driveway...it is everywhere. Will need to be resurfaced at great cost to market property consistent with other homes in area. Pix 9...this is the only source of cool air from the swamp cooler in the entire house...this is why supplementary air conditioning is necessary. Almost no buyers...except this old man who served time in hot climates...would accept this... Pix 10 ..example of very dark paint that darkens rooms and turns buyers away. Pix 11...very few will buy with this color sceme... Pix 12..you can see how the poor landscaping exists...dead trees, exposed black plastic, etc. Turns off buyers. Pix 13 Dead trees...must be removed at considerable expense. Pix 14...siding of water feature collapsed and eroded...not good. Pix 15...note how when I am standing in the kitchen between the island and the cabinets, that no one could pass...not up to current standards...this is a HUGE ISSUE with buyers...They want to overhaul..or do not buy...not good for resale. Pix 16..an example of the total deterioration on deck railing on upstairs rails...wood dried and cracked 3/4 inch...must be replaces. Pix 17..damage to trim due to dogs with chains... Pix 18...gap in sliding door...let air in during wind... Dear Assessor. These photos, which are just a few of ones I can make available, document the issues with this property that reduce the market value and therefore influence the taxable valuable of my property. As my protest of your assessment that my property is worth much more than I can actually get for it progresses, I can and will provide more details. In previous emails I have detailed many issues with this property. It is my legal obligation to reveal to any potential buyer ALL of the details I have provided you. Here is my question to you...If I were to attempt to sell this property, and by legal obligation, detail to each potential buyer everything that I have told you...do you really believe that this property would increase in value as you have speculated in your assement? Where does reality weigh in your assessment calculations? I am an honest man...26 years as a Colonel USAF...I am obligated to tell ANY potential buyer, EVERYTHING that I now know about this property. Do you really believe that after telling a potential buyer all I have told you, that the value of the property would have appreciated as you have calculated. I can live here as a single old man...No other buyer will ever believe what you project as the value. And, with the potential effects of the devastating Corona Virus...I expect that property values will be affected for some time. Do you really believe that you as an assessor must raise my taxes and potentially cause me to attempt to sell??? I know something about your laws, but I ask...CAN YOU AS AN ASSESSOR RECOGNIZE THE DISASTER THAT HAS BEFALLEN US...AND MAKE HUMAN ADJUSTMENTS TO ALLOW AN OLD MAN TO CONTINE TO OCCUPY MY PROPERTY777?7 Very Sincerely, John H Stewart, II ----Original Message ---- From: ss <johnstewart702@aol.com> To: appeals@weldgov.com <appeals@weldgov.com> Cc: ss <johnstewart702@aol.com>; johnstewart702@icloud.com <johnstewart702@icloud.com> Sent: Sat, May 16, 2020 3:12 pm Subject: Protest of 2020 real property valuation, 2435 Cessna Drive, Erie, co 80516-8108 ACCOUNT R5826386 Greetings Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greely, Co 80631 reference ERI EA2-46 BLK2 ERIE AIR PARK SUB I am John H. Stewart, II..owner of the above referenced property. I am 77 years old, single man with no offspring. I bought the property as a "last chance in life" to fulfill a lifetime dream of living on an airpark where I could hangar my antique airplane and associate in my old age with a community of aviators..especially when I must cease flying. I bought the property as best described on an emotional basis without a full assessment of the future marketability, as I expected to live there until the end of my life and have no one to give it to. Thus, I am not anywhere near a normal homebuyer....and the things I saw in the property are not those of a normal homebuyer. I bought the property before any thought of the Corona Virus Crisis...and the catastrophic effect that would have on my life savings, which at the time figured heavily in plans for this property that might affect property value. Those thoughts and plans are no longer financially possible. What I have is what I have to live with....but they are not what a normal property owner values, and thus the valuation of the property is substantially less that comparable property. After owning the property I began to discover numerous characteristics and flaws that I believe seriously affect the future sales value, and thus the taxable value. I list these below, not necessarily in the order of cost to remedy, but as impediments to value to a potential purchaser, and in some cases as things I need to remedy to be comfortable myself. I will forward in separate a separate document photographs to support my conclusions: 1. The entire property is located on nearly level low ground, and as I have experienced during snows and rains, has completely inadequate drainage. This creates several related problems I will outline below: A. The crawl space floods during rains, the rainy season, and when snow melts. Pools of water form throughout the crawl space. The entire crawl space becomes a deeply muddy (clay mud!) area that is nearly impossible to move in...l tried once and came out completely soaked and covered with thick mud. (The previous owner stated on documents...high humidity in crawlspace...a significant understatement!!). The amount of water intrusion makes installing a vapor barrier impossible or impractical. B. As a result of the water and high humidity in the crawl space, all the plumbing gets wet...I fear for the long term effects of this. C. As a result of the water and high humidity in the crawl space, there is substantial black mold formed on a significant part of the floor and siding structure. D. As a consequence of water and humidity, there is sometimes an unpleasant odor that seeps into the kitchen area. E. Due to inadequate draining, water pools on the back patio and walkways...on one walkway the pool is sometimes 3 inches deep, making the walkway temporarily unusable. Usually this water soaks into the ground (perhaps to appear in the crawl space) in a couple of days. F. The floor of the hangar, consisting of concrete squared about ten feet square, floats up and down about 3/4 on an inch during wet periods. G. My personal efforts have failed to solve the above issues...I think a permanent solution may be very expensive and beyond my financial capability (see below). H. Due to the construction of the hanger...it is a pole building...when water pools due to poor drainage, water seeps through the foundation and floods areas of the hangar. 2. The heating system..hot water baseboard heating in the house...is barely adequate. In the winter supplemental electric heaters are needed in some sleeping rooms to be comfortable. A. The utility area gets quite warm in the summer, making the garage are too warm. 3. The cooling system is barely adequate. There are two swamp coolers (one I had to install after buying the house to increase the capacity). Some bedrooms require supplemental cooling in the form of portable air conditioners. 4. The basic design of the house has serious flaws for a normal occupant (a family, a married couple that entertains, etc). A. The kitchen is very small and congested by current standards...difficult to have two people moving back and forth at the same time due to space between the island and cabinetry. Fine for a single old man like me. This was apparently noted with some potential buyers who either rejected the purchase or investigated remodeling but found it impractical or too expensive. Although I can live with it, this is a VERY SIGNIFICANT design flaw for the normal homebuyer....thus a VERY SIGNIFICANT factor in valuation. B. The dining room, adjacent to the kitchen is odd shaped and rather small so that a normal sized dining table precludes normal spacing for a buffet or china cabinet. Again, OK for an single old man, but a significant flaw for the average potential buyer of a property of this size. 5. There are numerous finishing details that exist, and that I no longer have the finances to modify. ccD A. The previous owner used very dark paint in the majority of the house. Everyone has noted that this creates a dark atmosphere...contrary to most homes that have a light decor. For example, deep purple dining room. Dark brown in the living room. I had planned to repaint, but that is uncertain...so the current value to a buyer is reduced. B. The previous owner used very dark carpet in the master bedroom and living room, adding to the dark nature of the house. C. All decks upstairs suffer from neglect. The wood is deeply weather beaten and all vestiges of previous finish are absent. The coarse wood requires extensive replacement and finishing to bring it up to marketable standards...thus reducing the value. D. Some of the exterior and interior doors have poor fit or poor finish or poor weatherproofing. In high wind conditions, their is airflow in some rooms. Some door frames so evidence of deep scratching, most likely from pet dogs. 6. The Hangar has significant flaws affecting value. A. There is evidence of recent settling...numerous cracks in the wall board. B. There is no heating or air-conditioning in the hangar. This would be a significant issue with any average potential buyer, thus affecting the property value. C. The electrical capacity and fittings of the hangar if poor for conventional hangar use. D. The gravel surface in front of the hangar is poor, and only suitable for very light aircraft, therefore being unsuitable most potential buyers. E. The private taxiway, which crosses Cessna Drive, is very narrow. This precluded use of many aircraft types that the hangar is large enough to accommodate...thus only a small segment of an already small population of potential buyers would find this suitable. F. There is no water or sewage connections to the hangar. This limits the potential use of the hangar. H. The hangar lighting is inadequate for nighttime use of the hangar. 7. The landscaping of the entire property is in very poor shape. A. Several trees are dead and must eventually be moved and replaced. B. The ground covering has deteriorated. Many areas have no covering over black plastic undercover. Must of the plastic is exposed and torn. C. In many areas where rock covering was attempted, there were insufficient rocks and now the black plastic underlayment is exposed. 8. There is a non-functional water feature in front that has deteriorated. The lining is torn and non functional. The water pump and waterfall is non-functional. The supporting side structure has fallen or deteriorated. 9. The asphalt on the very large drive way and parking area is cracked and deteriorated. Very expensive to repair. Some of these items I was aware of when I purchased the property. Many of these items I obviously overlooked in the enthusiasm of old age and the prospect of fulfilling a lifetime dream mentioned above. The price I paid most likely did not account for the flaws that became apparent when owning the property. But, none that is relevant to the taxable value of the property, which, in part is related to the market value of similar properties. The real value of this property if far less than the value you have assessed. In addition...the real value of the property for the foreseeable future is drastically affected by the Corona Virus Crisis....which many expect to continue to affect valuation for years to come. I believe the taxable value of this property to a normal prospective buyer is far less than your evaluation. The cost or making this property comparable to others is huge, my estimate is at least $250,000. Thus I consider the taxable value of this property to be under $600,000. I understand that Weld County will suffer huge shortages due to the economic effect of the Corona Virus Crisis. I understand you want to raise taxes as much as possible. Please have some humanity for an old man who has lost over 50 percent of his life savings and will be significantly challenged to pay the current tax burden. Please reduce my tax burden...for a house that some have said should be scraped and replaced. Let me live out my life here without drastically affecting my financial ability to live here. kkArtig4P WtYk D (L4P i ..: y, r t. to New ad.. .. t • - ti I RR�'v V"' iM "•��.lC!.�C ,• 1 • - go. 44. C • AIM • • - ►� d-' % _?.+ 'J.� _•. �rJ~ i• L' •. ~ Ie •% r'� . —a r4 • . i 3. Y ti; �`y it - • taiartgainieurrams satatiraillt a LITT � 1 7 tf `4". i fir t-~-40.# . r,I• r at -10. tip Li 7019 0700 0001 M447 8047 PLACE STICKER AT TOP OF ENVELOPE TO THE RIGHT OF THE RETURN ADDRESS FOLD AT DOTTED LINE CERTIFIED MAIL 7019 0700 0001 1447 8047 TO: \VELt' C cutoNra Ago 01/4-2 LDS?tet*Lt 25n 0) „Oa um TED STATES POSTAL % 1023 \ ` JUL 1 5 2020 co Sc c T≥1 r fPf0:33/1 �� 6:1(Q16-6L`i (lib 5 063 I 80634 %LGENVEPAID BOULDER, CO 80305 JUL 15, 20 AMOUNT $6.55 R2304N 1 1 7621 -20 July 15, 2020 Petitioner: STEWART JOHN 2435 CESSNA DR ERIE, CO 80516-8108 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 400-4226 FAX (970) 336-7233 WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY CO 80632 Agent (if applicable): RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2020, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED Docket 2020-2140, AS0106 Appeal 2008226236 Hearing 7/27/2020 2:00 PM Account(s) Appealed: R5826386 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of July 27, 2020, at or about the hour of 2:00 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, 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: STEWART JOHN 2435 CESSNA DR ERIE, CO 80516-8108 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 400-4226 FAX (970) 336-7233 WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY CO 80632 Agent (if applicable): RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2020, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2020-2140 Appeal 2008226236 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 R5826386 Stipulated - Approved Stipulated Value $726,789 $650,000 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 Hello