HomeMy WebLinkAbout20192850.tiffAugust 6, 2019
Petitioner:
WESKALNIES JERALD A
2269 DOGWOOD CIR
ERIE, CO 80516-7943
CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE (970) 400-4226
FAX (970) 336-7233
WEBSITE: www.weldqov.com
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY CO 80632
Agent (if applicable):
RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2019, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE OF DECISION
Docket 2019-2850 Appeal 2008224615 Hearing 8/5/2019
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 2019.
Account # Decision
The Assessment and valuation is set as follows:
Actual Value as Actual Value as Set by
Determined by Assessor Board
R1781102 Stipulated - Approved
Stipulated Value
$370,292 $365,000
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, 2019, MUST comply with the
following provisions of C.R.S. §39-8-107(5):
(5)(a)(I) On and after August 10, 2019, 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
NAME
ADDRESS
COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
WELD COUNTY
Single County Schedule Number R1781102
STIPULATION (As To Tax Year 2019_ Actual Value)
RE PETITION OF
WESKALNIES JERALD A
2269 DOGWOOD CIR
ERIE, CO 80516-7943
Petitioner (s) and the Weld County Assessor hereby enter into this Stipulation
regarding the tax year 2019 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 descnbed as
ERI 1MVR L9 BLK1 VISTA RIDGE FG 1M
2 The subject property is classified as Residential property
3 The County Assessor onginally assigned the following actual value to the
subject property for the tax year 2019
Total $370,292
4 After further review and negotiation, Petitioner (s) and Weld County Assessor
agree to the following tax year 2019 actual value for the subject property
Total
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5 The valuation, as established above, shall be binding only with respect to tax
year 2019
6 Brief narrative as to why the reduction was made
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7 Both parties agree that
fThe hearing scheduled before the Board of Equalization on 8/1/2019
at 1 30 PM be vacated
nA hearing has not yet been scheduled before the Board of Equalization
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Docket Number 2019-2850
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County ssessor
Address:
1400 N .17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Telephone: (970) 400-3650
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Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor
Valuation Report
Of
Residential Improved Property
For
County Board of Equalization
WESKALNIES JERALD A
Petitioner
vs.
Weld County Assessor's Office
Respondent
Docket Number: 2019-2850
Parcel Number: 146733208009
Schedule Number: R1781102
Appeal Number: 2008224615
Date: 2019-08-01
Time: 1:30 PM
Board: 1
Prepared By
Marla Arndt
Assessor's Office Staff Appraiser
Assessor's Indicated Value
RESIDENTIAL $370,292
TOTAL: $370,292
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General Description and Market Summary
Subject Site and Improvements
The subject property is located at 2269 DOGWOOD CIR in ERIE. The legal description of the property is
ERI 1MVR L9 BM VISTA RIDGE FG 1M.
The subject is a Frame Hardboard house constructed in 2004. It has 1698 square feet of finished living
area above grade. There are 2.0O bedrooms and 2.00 bathrooms. The Assessor has classified the
structure as a Ranch 1 Story home of Average quality construction.
Page 2 of 6
Market Approach Summary
The subject property has been classified as Residential for assessment purposes. Residential property
value shall be determined solely by consideration of the Market Approach to Value {39-1-103(5)(a),
CRS}.
As required by 39-1-104(10.2), CRS, the market value is determined by utilizing data from the period of
one and one-half years immediately prior to June 3 0th, 2018. If sufficient comparable valuation data is
not available within the eighteen -month time period, the assessor shall use market data from the five
year period immediately prior to June 30th, 2018. When appropriate, all sales are to be time adjusted to
the appraisal date of June 3 0th, 2018.
Although the appraisal date is June 30, 2018, the physical characteristics are reflective of the property as
of January 1, 2019.
The comparable sales in this report were selected using county records and the Multiple Listing Services.
The Weld County Assessor's Office has verified that the comparable sales are arms -length transactions
based on review of the Real Property Transfer Declaration, telephone or personal confirmation
interviews and physical inspections to confirm property characteristics at the time of sale.
DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE: The most probable price, as of a specified date, in cash, or in terms
equivalent to cash, or in other precisely revealed terms, for which the specified property rights should
sell after reasonable exposure in a competitive market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, with
the buyer and seller each acting prudently, knowledgeably, and for self interest, and assuming that
neither is under undue duress. {The Appraisal Institute}
The market value of the property as of June 30th, 2018 is:
Assessor's Indicated Value
RESIDENTIAL $370,292
TOTAL: $370,292
Page 3 of 6
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Sales Comparables Market Adjustment Grid
Sale Date
Sale Price
TmAdj Sale Price
Parcel Number
Account Number
Street Address
Subject
05/23/2008
$213,000
$211,400
146733208009
R1781102
2269 DOGWOOD CIR
TOTALIMPSF
TOTALLANDSF
NBHDANDEXT
OCCUPANCY
Built -As Description
Quality
Condition
Year Built
Adjusted Year Built
Residential SF
Baths
Basement Sq Feet
Basement Finish
Basement Walkout
Garage - Attached
Garage - Detached
Bonus Room - Tot SF
Land
OutBuilding
EXCLU DECOD E1
Ag Land
1698.000000
5612.000000
3013 - 00
Single Family Reside
Ranch 1 Story
Average
Typical
2004.000000
2004.000000
1698.000000
2.000000
844.000000
0.000000
0.000000
380.000000
0.000000
0.000000
85000.000000
0.000000
0.000000
0.000000
Final Market Value
Final Market Value / SF
$370,292.00
$218.08
Comp # 1
0111312017
370000.00
369371.00
146733305005
R1775802
2602 WISTERIA DR
1670.000000
5250.000000
3013-00
Single Family Residentie
Ranch 1 Story
Average
Typical
2004.000000
2004.000000
1670.000000
2.000000
912.000000
0.000000
0.000000
361.000000
0.000000
0.000000
85000.000000
0.000000
0.000000
0.000000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,688
$0
($1,904)
$0
$0
$1,083
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$ Adjustment
Gross % Adjustment
Net % Adjustment
Adjusted Sales Price
Adjusted Sales Price / SF
$1,867.00
1.5364%
0.5055%
$371,238.00
$218.63
Comp # 2
07/07/2017
368000.00
367500.00
146733207008
R1779602
2467 AZALEA WAY
1656.000000
6243.000000
3013 - 00
Single Family ResidentiE
Ranch 1 Story
Average
Typical
2004.000000
2004.000000
1656.000000
2.000000
912.000000
0.000000
0.000000
361.000000
0.000000
0.000000
85000.000000
0.000000
31.000000
0.000000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$4,032
$0
($1,904)
$0
$0
$1,083
$0
$0
$0
$o
$0
$0
$ Adjustment
Gross % Adjustment
Net % Adjustment
Adjusted Sales Price
Adjusted Sales Price / SF
$3,211.00
1.9099%
0.8737%
$370,711.00
$218.32
Comp # 3
05/16/2018
445000.00
440517.00
146733241018
R2130003
2191 PINON CIR
1746.000000
6443.000000
3013 - 00
Single Family ResidentiE
Ranch 1 Story
Average
Typical
2004.000000
2004.000000
1746.000000
2.000000
1742.000000
0.000000
0.000000
458.000000
0.000000
0.000000
85000.000000
0.000000
0.000000
0.000000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
($4,608)
$0
($25,144)
$0
$0
($4,446)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$ Adjustment
Gross % Adjustment
Net % Adjustment
Adjusted Sales Price
Adjusted Sales Price / SF
($34,198.00)
7.7632%
-7.7632%
$406,319.00
$239.29
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: Jerald A Weskalnies
Contact Email: dj.west@centurylink.net
Contact Phone: 303-666-4714
Appeal Submitted: 02:21 PM July 12, 2019
Appeal submitted for:
R1781102 - WESKALNIES JERALD A
2269 DOGWOOD CIR, ERIE
Legal: EM IMVR L9 BLK1 VISTA RIDGE FG 1M
Reason: Value Too High - After reviewing 17 Vista Ridge ranch -style homes similar to ours (see
attached file), we noted that the average increase of the Actual Valuation was 7.9%. Our valuation
increased 12.21% - a total of $40,292! The home at 2537 Wisteria Dr. (with a 3rd bedroom, 3rd
garage, and a yard that is 1390 sq. ft. larger than ours) was evaluated at $10,338 more than ours in
2017 but now is evaluated at $756 LESS than ours; likewise 2246 Dogwood Dr. (slightly smaller
but with a full basement) was $2,224 more than ours in 2017 and is now $9,656 LESS than ours. In
2011, a Weld County assessor came to our house and set that year's valuation. We have made only
one improvement to the house or property since that time, which is to replace the hail -damaged roof
as did the owners of the two example properties cited here and most of our other neighbors. It makes
no sense that our home should increase proportionally more than the comparable homes in the area.
We are seniors on Social Security and cannot find less expensive housing in SW Weld County.
Estimate of Value: $356,070.00
Document(s) Submitted:
Account: R1781102 - 2269DogwoodCr-SalesSearchSimilar_2019.xlsx
Account: R1781102 - RI 781102_ INITIAL PROTEST.pdf
You have selected the following Date Preferences:
Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, July 29, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 25, 2019, from L30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019, from L30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 25, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 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
Thank you for submitting an appeal to the Weld County Assessor's Office. We will review the
information submitted and if we have questions we will contact you at one of the following:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jerald A Weskalnies
Contact Email: dj.west@centurylink.net
Contact Phone: 303-666-4714
Appeal Submitted: 04:43 PM May 24, 2019
Appeal submitted for:
R1781102 - WESKALNIES JERALD A
2269 DOGWOOD CIR, ERIE
Legal: EM IMVR L9 BLK1 VISTA RIDGE FG 1M
Reason: Value Too High - After reviewing 17 Vista Ridge ranch -style homes similar to ours (see
attached file), we noted that the average increase of the Actual Valuation was 7.9%. Our valuation
increased 12.21%! In 2011, a Weld County assessor came to our house and set that year's valuation.
We have made no improvements to the house or property since that time. It makes no sense that our
home should increase more than the comparable homes in the area. We are seniors on Social
Security and cannot find less expensive housing in SW Weld County.
Estimate of Value: $356,070.00
Document(s) Submitted:
Account: R1781102 - 2269DogwoodCr-SalesSearchSimilar_2019.xlsx
The Appeal process can take several weeks for us to complete. We will mail a decision on your
appeal by June 30th for real property and by July 10th for business personal property and/or oil and
gas.
We thank you for your submittal.
Weld County Assessor's Office
(970) 400-3650
Address
Account #
Sale Price
time adj
sales
price
Sale Date
Prey.
Actual
Valuation
Actual
Valuation
Increase
Amount
Increase
%
Sq. Ft.
Bsmt
Fin.
Bsmt
Beds
Bath
gar
Built
Yard Porch
2269 Dogwood Cir.
R1781102
330,000
370,292
40,292
12.21%
1698
0.5
No
2
2
380
2004
5612
129
Similar homes:
2104 Indian Paintbrush Way
R3230304
339,000
8/23/2013
389,656
418,375
28,719
7.37%
1,661
0.5
No
2
2
480
2005
8413
149
2246 Dogwood Dr.
R1772102
265,000
7/2/2013
332,224
360,646
28,422
8.56%
1,356
1.0
No
2
2
400
5250
69
2023 Alpine Dr.
R3222604
265,000
6/18/2013
350,550
376,032
25,482
7.27%
1,661
0.5
No
2
2
480
5847
149
2293 Dogwood Dr.
R1791902
350,659
374,835
24,236
6.91%
1688
0.5
No
3
2
2
5663
2537 Wisteria Dr
R1781702
340,338
369,536
29,198
8.58%
1,644
0.5
No
3
2
3
2631 Lilac Cr.
R1793202
396,599
424,700
28,101
7.09%
1,670
0.5
No
3
2
3
2282 Dogwood Dr.
R1792502
411,278
438,251
26,973
7%
1,704
1.0
No
3
2
2
2467 Azalea Way
R1779602
392,600
388,800
2/9/2018
343,969
390,559
46,590
13.54%
1656
0.5
No
2
2
361
2191 Pinon Cir
R2130003
445,000
440,517
5/16/2018
367,372
393,488
26,116
7.11%
1746
1.0
No
3
2
458
2209 Buttercup St.
R3246004
387,000
385,850
12/18/2017
348,404
380,368
31,964
9.17%
1661
1.0
No
420
2006
1947 Tamarak Way
R1967803
406,000
399,300
6/4/2018
385,032
415,815
30,783
7.99%
2009
1.0
No
2
2
456
2005
2118 Indian Paintbrush
R3230504
396,000
387,500
6/26/2017
405,893
434,124
28,231
6.96%
1661
1.0
No
3
2
480
2005
2090 Indian Paintbrush
R3230104
425,000
425,000
5/3/2017
378,904
401,281
22,377
5.91%
1661
1.0
No
3
2
480
2005
2083 Tundra Cir
R3240404
411,000
411,000
2/28/2018
375,353
402,065
23,712
6.32%
1670
1.0
No
3
2
640
2007
2035 Alpine Dr
R3222704
380,000
380,000
4/28/2017
344,585
372,798
28,213
8%
1670
0.5
No
3
3
400
2005
2051 Tundra Cir
R3239304
400,000
399,600
7/28/2017
374,551
401,941
27,390
7.31%
1670
1.0
No
3
2
440
2006
2602 Wisteria Dr.
R1775802
370,000
369,371
1/13/2017
340,915
373,109
32,164
9.43%
1,670
0.5
No
3
2
361
5250
Average without ours
366,840
395,760
28,745
7.90%
With Finished Basements:
2511 Azalea Way
R1779102
336,000
12/19/2014
367,698
395,120
27,422
7.46%
1,656
0.5
Yes
3
2
2
2383 Ponderosa PI
R2125803
391,371
419,991
28,620
7.31%
1,688
1.0
669
6
3
3
2526 Azalea Way
R1777802
360,000
360,000
12/15/2017
403,920
426,733
21,813
5.40%
1,704
1.0
1215
3
3
380
6275
424
2151 Indian Paintbrush
R3233204
455,000
449,000
6/8/2018
389,884
430,168
40,284
10.33%
1661
1.0
Yes
4
4
420
2069 Alpine Dr
R3223004
397,500
396,000
8/15/2017
360,257
401,552
41,295
11.46%
1661
0.5
Yes
4
3
420
2005
2449 Azalea Way
R1779802
410,000
8/15/2016
352,852
391,864
39,012
11.06%
1,670
0.5
Yes
3
2
380
Average
9%
July 26, 2019
Petitioner:
WESKALNIES JERALD A
2269 DOGWOOD CIR
ERIE, CO 80516-7943
CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE (970) 400-4226
FAX (970) 336-7233
WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com
1150 O STREET
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Agent (if applicable):
RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2019, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED
Docket 2019-2850, AS0103 Appeal 2008224615 Hearing 8/1/2019 1:30 PM
Account(s) Appealed:
R1781102
Dear Petitioner(s):
The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 1, 2019, 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, 2019, 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 ofyourwritten 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 Danes, Assessor
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