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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20193284.tiffAugust 6, 2019 Petitioner: CURETON FRONT RANGE LLC 518 17TH ST STE 650 DENVER, CO 80202-4163 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 2019, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2019-3284 Appeal 2008225075 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 P9105187 Stipulated - Approved Stipulated Value $48,432,382 $45,704,494 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 COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WELD COUNTY Single County Schedule Number P9105187 STIPULATION (As To Tax Year 2019 Actual Value) RE PETITION OF NAME: CURETON FRONT RANGE LLC ADDRESS: 518 17TH ST STE 650 DENVER CO 80202 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 described as: CURETON GAS/NGL PIPELINE 2. The subject property is classified as personal property. 3. The County Assessor originally assigned the following actual value to the subject property for the tax year 2019 : Total $48,432,382 4. After further review and negotiation, Petitioner (s) and Weld County Assessor agree to the following tax year2019 actual value for the subject property: Total $45,704,494 5. The valuation, as established above, shall be binding only with respect to tax year2019 6. Brief narrative as to why the reduction was made: The NGL Line to P66 as of 01/01/2019 was not used, but was erroneously included in the 2019 personal property declaration. This segment of pipeline qualifies for the first use exemption and is being removed from the 2019 valuation. 7. Both parties agree that: FI The hearing scheduled before the Board of Equalization on 8/5/2019 at 10:30 be vacated. A hearing has not yet been scheduled before the Board of Equalization. 1 ao I q - cagy ASO 103 Bethany R Mesko (Jul 29, 202 DATED this 29 day of July , 2019 Petitioner(s) or Agent or Attorney Address: 1999 Broadway, Suite 4000 Denver. CO 80202 Telephone: 303-965-7926 Docket Number P9105187 Stip-1.Frm L eix a #4 -1111;14-4e- (Assistant) County Attorney for Respondent, Weld County Board of Commissioners Address: 1150 "O" Street P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Telephone:(970) 336-7235 County Assessor Address: 1400 N.17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Telephone: (970) 400-3650 2 P9105187/CURETON FRONT RANGE LLC Final Audit Report 2019-07-30 Created: 2019-07-29 By: Courtney Anaya (canaya@co.weld.co.us) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAbHSbGxHTeoHEIEVYS5X6yz4zGxD6kCOI "P9105187/CURETON FRONT RANGE LLC" History Document created by Courtney Anaya (canaya@co.weld.co.us) 2019-07-29 - 5:48:55 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document emailed to Courtney Anaya (canaya@co.weld.co.us) for approval 2019-07-29 - 5:48:56 PM GMT o Document approved by Courtney Anaya (canaya@co.weld.co.us) Approval Date: 2019-07-29 - 5:49:10 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 L4 Document emailed to Sean McElroy (smcelroy@weldgov.com) for approval 2019-07-29 - 5:49:12 PM GMT Email viewed by Sean McElroy (smcelroy@weldgov.com) 2019-07-29 - 5:49:32 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 % Document approved by Sean McElroy (smcelroy@weldgov.com) Approval Date: 2019-07-29 - 6:10:31 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document emailed to Brenda Dones (bdones@co.weld.co.us) for signature 2019-07-29 - 6:10:32 PM GMT Email viewed by Brenda Dones (bdones@co.weld.co.us) 2019-07-29 - 7:26:58 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 o Document e -signed by Brenda Dones (bdones@co.weld.co.us) Signature Date: 2019-07-29 - 7:28:26 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Document emailed to Bethany R Mesko (bethany.mesko@mossadams.com) for signature 2019-07-29 - 7:28:28 PM GMT Email viewed by Bethany R Mesko (bethany.mesko@mossadams.com) 2019-07-29 - 10:26:10 PM GMT- IP address: 12.129.7.100 agf* Adobe Sign Document e -signed by Bethany R Mesko (bethany.mesko@mossadams.com) Signature Date: 2019-07-29 - 10:41:50 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 12.129.7.100- Signature captured from device with phone number XXXX)(;XX8105 P Document emailed to Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) for signature 2019-07-29 - 10:41:51 PM GMT i± Email viewed by Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) 2019-07-29 - 10:48:52 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 u Document e -signed by Karin McDougal (weld-cboe@weldgov.com) Signature Date: 2019-07-30 - 0:33:01 AM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Signed document emailed to Sean McElroy (smcelroy@weldgov.com), Bethany R Mesko (bethany.mesko@mossadams.com), Brenda Dones (bdones@co.weld.co.us), Courtney Anaya (canaya@co.weld.co.us), and 2 more 2019-07-30 - 0:33:01 AM GMT Ant Adobe Sign 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: Bethany Mesko Contact Email: bethany.mesko@mossadams.com Contact Phone: 303-965-7926 Appeal Submitted: 09:44 AM July 19, 2019 Appeal submitted for: P9105187 - CURETON FRONT RANGE LLC Legal: Reason: Incorrect Info - The "NGL Line to P66" portion of the gas pipeline was not in service (no flow of product) as of 01/01/2019, but was erroneously included in the 2019 Personal Property declaration. This represents $2,783,559.00 of actual cost, and $2,727,887.82 of the Actual Value indicated by Weld County. Without this portion of the pipeline that was not in service as of the assessment date, the Actual Value of the pipeline should change from $48,432,382 to $45,704,494.00. Estimate of Value: $45,704,494.00 Document(s) Submitted: Account: P9105187 - Letter of Authorization for MA to Rep CFRG in Weld Cnty.pdf You have selected the following Date Preferences: 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 Letter of Authorization for Property Tax Matters I/We, the undersigned, as the owner of the property listed below located in Weld County, delegate the agent listed below full authority to handle all matters relative to assessments and to represent me/us, with the assistance of legal counsel if necessary, in the appeal process for taxyear 2019 . Agent Name: Bethany Mesko Agent Address: 1999 Broadway, Suite 4000 Denver, CO 80202 Agent Phone: 303-965-7926 Agent Email: bethany.mesko@mossadams.com Owner Information: Property Owner Name: Cureton Front Range LLC Please Print Property Owner Signature: VP of Accounting & Administration 7-19-19 Date: Property Information (Please attach additional sheets as necessary) 1. Parcel # and/or Account # P9105187 Property AddressCUretOn Gas Pipeline 2. Parcel # and/or Account # P9105700 Property AddressTioer Compressor Station 3. Parcel # and/or Account # P9105701 Property Address MiddleDark Compressor Station 4. Parcel # and/or Account # P9104762 Property Address Temp Processing Facility 5. Parcel # and/or Account # Property Address July 26, 2019 Petitioner: CURETON FRONT RANGE LLC 518 17TH ST STE 650 DENVER, CO 80202-4163 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 2019, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED Docket 2019-3284, AS0103 Appeal 2008225075 Hearing 8/5/2019 10:30 AM Account(s) Appealed: P9105187 Dear Petitioner(s): The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of August 5, 2019, at or about the hour of 10:30 AM, 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 Hello