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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20193987.tiffRECEIVED SEP 0 4 2019 PETITION TO STATE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALJELD COUNTY _ COMMISSIONERS 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 315 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 8647710 Email: baa@state.co.us Date: 8/23/2019 Property Owner: VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC Subject Property: 1500 E Crown Prince Blvd, Brighton Street Address City Schedule Number(s): P0905324 Attach separate sheet if necessary Appeals the decision of the Weld County p Board of Equalization ❑Board of Commissioners ❑ State Property Tax Administrator ffice Use Only Docket No. FeeY N Check/Credit Card a p H Dated: 8/6/2019 This appeal concerns:0 Valuation O Refund/Abatement O Exemption O State Assessed Tax Year: 2019 The subject property is currently classified as: ❑Agricultural O Commercial O Mixed -Use ❑Oil & Gas O Non -Exempt (or Partially Non -Exempt) ❑ Vacant Land 0 Residential 0 State Assessed 0 Personal Property ❑ Other: The subject property should be classified as (if different than the current classification): Actual value assigned to subject property: 44,123,626 Estimated time for Petitioner to present the appeal: minutes or 1 ' 25 hours. Not less than 30 minutes. Board will allow equal time to County or Property Tax Administrator. Petitioner's estimate of value: 29,642,730 Appearance: ❑ Petitioner will be present at the hearing LPetitioner will be represented by an agent ❑ Petitioner will be represented by an attorney ❑Petitioner will appear by telephone Petitioner is responsible for calling the Board at 303-864-7710 on the scheduled date and time of the heanng (Mountain Time Zone) 0 Petitioner would like to appear by video conference Petitioner must contact the Board at 303-864-7710 at least 21 days in advance of the scheduled hearing to confirm availability of video conference equipment. If the property owner is an entity. it must appear under the representation of an attorney licensed In Colorado except as follows A closely held entity may be represented by an officer of the entity as long as the amount in controversy does not exceed 515,000, exclusive of costs, interest or statutory penalties. A closely held entity can have no more than three owners. See Section 13-1-127. C.R.S. A closely held entity that will be represented by an officer of the entity must provide a letter to the Board with this petition stating that it has no more than three owners and that the tax amount at issue does not exceed $15,000. A trust filing a petition may be represented by a trustee. an attorney or an agent. Filing Fee: Cash is not accepted ❑ None Petitioner is appearing pro se (self -represented) and has not filed more than two petitions with the Board of Assessment Appeals during this fiscal year (July 1 — June 30). ❑ $33.75 Petitioner is appearing pro se (self -represented) and has filed more than two petitions with the Board of Assessment Appeals during this fiscal year (July 1 — June 30). 0S101.25 Petitioner will be represented by an agent or by an attorney. In the space below, please explain why you disagree with the value assigned to the subject property: Obsolescence due to idle/underutilized assets was not recognized, and incorrect economic life was applied. OQ41CflOflCC+iOflS 09,09/19' cc:ctSRCBD! amrcad, cCx.C Km) Oq/OS/lei 2019-3987 ASOtO3 Required attachments to this form: El Assessor's or Property Tax Administrator's Notice of Valuation or Notice of Denial 0 Decision of County Board of Equalization, County Board of Commissioners or Property Tax Administrator Attachments required under certain circumstances: OA notarized Letter of Authorization if an agent will be representing Petitioner ❑A list of names, last known addresses and telephone numbers of co -owners or parties directly interested in the subject properly if applicable. Certificate of Service I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition to the State Board of Assessment Appeals and attachments were mailed, or hand delivered to: Weld D Board of Equalization ❑ Board of Commissioners County ❑ State Property Tax Administrator at the following address: 1150 O Street, PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80631 on 8129/2019 Date I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition to the State Board of Assessment Appeals and attachments were mailed, or hand delivered to all co -owners or parties directly interested in the subject property on 8/2"/2019 Date I hereby certify that four (4) true and correct copies of the foregoing Petition to the State Board of Assessment Appeals and attachments were mailed or hand delivered to the Board of Assessment Appeals at 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 315, Denver, CO 80203 on 8/2D/2019 Date NER'S , NG ADD REQUIRED EVEN IF PETITIONER IS REPRESENTED BY AN AGENT OR ATTORNEY 11I Signa `� e of Agent ■ or Attorney Barbara Lager Printed Name 16220 N Scottsdale Road, Suite 650 Mailing Address Scottsdale, AZ 85254 City: State, Zip Code Telephone 602'955'1792 E -Mail: barbara.lager@ryan.com It is the Petitioner's responsibility to notify the BAA of any change of address. Petitioners are strongly encouraged to read the Instructions and Rules of the Board of Assessment Appeals prior to completing this Petition Form. The Instructions and Rules are available on the internet at www,dola.Colorado,00vibaa or may be requested by phone at 303-864-7710. Signature of Petitioner Printed Name 11140 Eastman Park Dr Mailing Address Windsor, CO 80550-33997 City, State, Zip Code Telephone Daytime number E -Mali For Office Use Only PETITION TO STATE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 315 Phone: (303) 864-7710 Denver, Colorado 80203 Email: baa@state.co.us Date: 8/23/2019 Docket No. Fee' V N Check; Credit Card tt Property Owner: VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC ! P H Subject Property: 11140 Eastman Park Dr, Windsor Street Address City Schedule Number(s): P3984509 Attach separate sheet if necessary ['Board of Equalization Appeals the decision of the Weld OBoard of Commissioners Dated: 8/6/2019 ❑State Property Tax Administrator County This appeal concerns: Valuation ❑ Refund/Abatement O Exemption O State Assessed Tax Year: 2019 The subject property is currently classified as: ❑Agricultural ❑Commercial O Mixed -Use Dail & Gas ❑Non -Exempt (or Partially Non -Exempt) ❑ Vacant Land O Residential 0 State Assessed 0 Personal Property ❑ Other: The subject property should be classified as (if different than the current classification): Actual value assigned to subject property: 72,202,672 Petitioner's estimate of value: 58,919,101 Estimated time for Petitioner to present the appeal: minutes or 1.25 Not less than 30 minutes. Board will allow equal time to County or Property Tax Administrator. Appearance: ❑ Petitioner will be present at the hearing ['Petitioner will be represented by an agent ❑Petitioner will be represented by an attorney hours. ❑Petitioner will appear by telephone Petitioner is responsible for calling the Board at 303-864-7710 on the scheduled date and time of the hearing (Mountain Time Zone) ❑Petitioner would like to appear by video conference Petitioner must contact the Board at 303-864-7710 at least 21 days in advance of the scheduled heanng to confirm availability of video conference equipment. If the property owner is an entity it must appear under the representation of an attorney licensed in Colorado except as follows A closely held entity may be represented by an officer of the entity as long as the amount in controversy does not exceed 815 000. exclusive of costs. interest or statutory penalties. A closely held entity can have no more than three owners. See Section 13-1-127. C.R.S. A closely held entity that will be represented by an officer of the entity must provide a letter to the Board with this petition stating that it has no more than three owners and that the tax amount at issue does not exceed $15,000. A trust filing a petition may be represented by a trusteean attorney or an agent Filing Fee: Cash is not accepted O None Petitioner is appearing pro se (self -represented) and has not filed more than two petitions with the Board of Assessment Appeals during this fiscal year (July 1 — June 30). ❑333.75 Petitioner is appearing pro se (self -represented) and has filed more than two petitions with the Board of Assessment Appeals during this fiscal year (July 1 — June 30). 0 $101.25 Petitioner will be represented by an agent or by an attorney. In the space below, please explain why you disagree with the value assigned to the subject property: Obsolescence due to idle/underutilized assets was not recognized, and incorrect economic life was applied. Required attachments to this form: 0 Assessor's or Property Tax Administrator's Notice of Valuation or Notice of Denial 1 Decision of County Board of Equalization, County Board of Commissioners or Property Tax Administrator Attachments required under certain circumstances: IDA notarized Letter of Authorization if an agent will be representing Petitioner ❑A list of names, last known addresses and telephone numbers of co -owners or parties directly interested in the subject property if applicable. Certificate of Service I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition to the State Board of Assessment Appeals and attachments were mailed, or hand delivered to: Weld i] Board of Equalization O Board of Commissioners County ❑State Property Tax Administrator at the following address: 1150 O Street, PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80631 on 817J12019 Date I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition to the State Board of Assessment Appeals and attachments were mailed, or hand delivered to all co -owners or parties directly interested in the subject property on 8/'2/2019 Date I hereby certify that four (4) true and correct copies of the foregoing Petition to the State Board of Assessment Appeals and attachments were mailed or hand delivered to the Board of Assessment Appeals at 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 315, Denver. CO 80203 on 8/22/2O19 Date ER'S {LING ADD Signature of Agent Barbara Lager or A 0 S REQUIRED EVEN IF PETITIONER IS REPRESENTED BY AN AGENT OR ATTORNEY Printed Name 16220 N Scottsdale Road, Suite 650 Mailing Address Scottsdale, AZ 85254 City, State, Zip Code Telephone 602.955.1792 E -Mail: barbara.lager@ryan.com Signature of Petitioner Printed Name 11140 Eastman Park Dr Mailing Address Windsor, CO 80550-33997 City, State, Zip Code Telephone Daytime number E -Mail'. It is the Petitioner's responsibility to notify the BAA of any change of address. Petitioners are strongly encouraged to read the Instructions and Rules of the Board of Assessment Appeals prior to completing this Petition Form. The Instructions and Rules are available on the Internet at www.dola.Colorado.clov/baa or may be requested by phone at 303-864-7710. For Office Use Only PETITION TO STATE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 315 Phone: (303) 864-7710 Denver, Colorado 80203 Email: baa@state.co.us Date: 8/23/2019 Property Owner: VESTAS NACELLES AMERICA INC Subject Property: 13301 4.25 CR, Brighton Street Address City Schedule Number(s): P0905340 Attach separate sheet if necessary Docket No. Fee: Y N ck/Credit Card # H Weld Board of Equalization $/6/2019 Appeals the decision of the ❑ Board of Commissioners Dated: ❑ State Property Tax Administrator This appeal concerns: Valuation O Refund/Abatement O Exemption O State Assessed Tax Year: 2019 The subject property is currently classified as: ❑Agricultural O Commercial O Mixed -Use ❑Oil & Gas ❑Non -Exempt (or Partially Non -Exempt) ❑ Vacant Land O Residential O State Assessed O Personal Property ❑ Other: The subject property should be classified as (if different than the current classification): Actual value assigned to subject property: 19,446,142 Petitioner's estimate of value: 11,143,624 Estimated time for Petitioner to present the appeal: minutes or 1.25 hours. Not less than 30 minutes. Board will allow equal time to County or Property Tax Administrator, County Appearance: ❑ Petitioner will be present at the hearing OPetitioner will be represented by an agent ❑ Petitioner will be represented by an attorney ❑ Petitioner will appear by telephone Petitioner is responsible for calling the Board at 303-864-7710 on the scheduled date and time of the hearing (Mountain Time Zone) ❑ Petitioner would like to appear by video conference Petitioner must contact the Board at 303-864-7710 at least 21 days in advance of the scheduled hearing to confirm availability of video conference equipment. If the property owner is an entity, it must appear under the representation of an attorney licensed in Colorado except as follows A closely held entity may be represented by an officer of the entity as long as the amount in controversy does not exceed 515 000. exclusive of costs.. interest or statutory penalties. A closely held entity can have no more than three owners_ See Section 13-1-127 C.R.S. A closely held entity that will be represented by an officer of the entity must provide a letter to the Board with this petition stating that it has no more than three owners and that the tax amount at issue does not exceed $15,000. A trust filing a petition may be represented by a trustee. an attorney or an agent Filing Fee: Cash is not accepted ❑None Petitioner is appearing pro se (self -represented) and has not filed more than two petitions with the Board of Assessment Appeals during this fiscal year (July 1 — June 30). ❑633.75 Petitioner is appearing pro se (self -represented) and has filed more than two petitions with the Board of Assessment Appeals during this fiscal year (July 1 — June 30). CI $101.25 Petitioner will be represented by an agent or by an attorney. In the space below, please explain why you disagree with the value assigned to the subject property: Obsolescence due to idle/underutilized assets was not recognized, and incorrect economic life was assigned. Required attachments to this form: ['Assessor's or Property Tax Administrator's Notice of Valuation or Notice of Denial ] Decision of County Board of Equalization, County Board of Commissioners or Property Tax Administrator Attachments required under certain circumstances: ]A notarized Letter of Authorization if an agent will be representing Petitioner ❑A list of names, last known addresses and telephone numbers of co -owners or parties directly interested in the subject property if applicable. Certificate of Service I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition to the State Board of Assessment Appeals and attachments were mailed, or hand delivered to: Weld ❑ Board of Equalization O Board of Commissioners County O State Property Tax Administrator at the following address: 1150 O Street, PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80631 on 8/412019 Date I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition to the State Board of Assessment Appeals and attachments were mailed, or hand delivered to all co -owners or parties directly interested in the subject property on 8/ 21/2019 Date I hereby certify that four (4) true and correct copies of the foregoing Petition to the State Board of Assessment Appeals and attachments were mailed or hand delivered to the Board of Assessment Appeals at 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 315, Denver, CO 80203 on 8/242019 Date ONER'BS.NIAILING AD t ESS IS REQUIRED EVEN IF PETITIONER IS REPRESENTED BY AN AGENT OR ATTORNEY Li Ste of Agent] or Attorney O Barbara Lager Printed Name 16220 N Scottsdale Road. Suite 650 Mailing Address Scottsdale, AZ 85254 City, State, Zip Code Telephone: 602.955.1792 E_Mail: barbara.lager@ryan.com Signature of Petitioner Printed Name 11140 Eastman Park Dr Mailing Address Windsor, CO 80550-33997 City, State. Zip Code Telephone' Daytime number E -Mail• It is the Petitioner's responsibility to notify the BAA of any change of address. Petitioners are strongly encouraged to read the Instructions and Rules of the Board of Assessment Appeals prior to completing this Petition Form. The Instructions and Rules are available on the Internet at www.dola.Colorado.aovibaa or may be requested by phone at 303-864-7710. Ryan) ovative Solutions to Taxing Problems. STATEMENT OF AGENCY Vestas Blades America, Inc. Vestas Nacelles America, Inc. 5780 Fleet Street Suite 300 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Tel. 442.244.2422 Fax 442.244.2423 www.ryan.com Hereby appoints Ryan, LLC as agent for the purpose of filing real estate and personal property statements, renditions, returns and/or assessment appeals, applications or petitions for review of valuation with all counties, appraisal districts and/or Assessment Appeal Boards, Boards of Review, or Boards of Equalization, appearing on our behalf before said Boards, examining any records, and discussing with the appropriate governmental authority the assessment of the property located at the following address: All property located in Weld County, Colorado This property being owned by the undersigned incorporated in the State of Colorado. This agency shall remain in effect for the 2019 and 2020 assessment years. Print Name Signature Title Date Subscribed aid sworn to before me this // day of .A I olt,edd, rl lP Notary Pub is State of C- ULCU ratio County of 14)2 (C, My commission expires q-11 , 20 / ' . MICHELLE BYDALEK NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID # 19914002719 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 e ,20( August 6, 2019 Petitioner: VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC 11140 EASTMAN PARK DR WINDSOR, CO 80550-3397 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 400-4226 FAX (970) 336-7233 WEBSITE: www.weldqov.com 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY CO 80632 Agent (if applicable): RYAN LLC BARBARA LAGER 5780 FLEET ST STE 300 CARLSBAD, CA 92008-4714 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2019, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2019-3288 Appeal 2008225143 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 P0905324 Deny - Administrative Deny $44,123,626 $44,123,626 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 hasthe 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 August 6, 2019 Petitioner: VESTAS NACELLES AMERICA INC 1500 E CROWN PRINCE BLVD BLDG N BRIGHTON, CO 80603-5886 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 2019-3370 Appeal 2008225145 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 P0905340 Deny -Administrative Deny $19,446,142 $19,446,142 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 G,�¢c/tLi,Co. �rc�G Esther E. Gesick Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization cc: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor August 6, 2019 Petitioner: VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC 11140 EASTMAN PARK DR WINDSOR, CO 80550-3397 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 400-4226 FAX (970) 336-7233 WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY CO 80632 Agent (if applicable): RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2019, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket 2019-3289 Appeal 2008225140 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 P3984509 Deny - Administrative Deny $72,202,672 $72,202,672 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 PERSONAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Brenda Dones Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 Date of Notice: 07/10/2019 Telephone: (970) 400-3650 Fax: (970) 304-6433 Office Hours: 8:00AM — 5:00PM ACCOUNT NO. TAX YEAR TAX AREA LEGAL, DESCRIPTION/ PHYSICAL LOCATION '+ P0905324 2019 5319. VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC 11140 EASTMAN PARK DR WINDSOR, CO 80550-3397 z PT NW4 29-01-66 1500 E CROWN PRINCE BLVD BRIGHTON , CO VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC ASSESSOR'S VALUATION • ACTUAL VALUE PRI0RT0, REVIEW ACTUAL VALUE AFTER REVIEW 44,145, 894 44,123,626 r: TOTAL 44,145,894 44,123,626 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: PP09 - Your personal property valuation has been adjusted based on additional information which you furnished our office. If you disagree with the Assessor's decision, you have the right to appeal to the County Board of Equalization for further consideration, § 39-8.106(1)(a), C.R.S. The deadline for filing personal property appeals is July 20. The Assessor establishes property values. The local taxing authorities (county, school district, city, fire protection, and other special districts) set mill levies. The mill levy requested by each taxing authority is based on a projected budget and the property tax revenue required to adequately fund the services it provides to its taxpayers. The local taxing authorities hold budget hearings in the fall. If you are concerned about mill levies, we recommend that you attend these budget hearings. Please refer to last year's tax bill or ask your Assessor for a listing of the local taxing authorities. Please refer to the reverse side of this notice for additional information. Agent (If Applicable): RYAN LLC 5780 FLEET ST STE 300 CARLSBAD, CA 92008-4714 15-DPT-AR ARL VOL 2 1-84 Rev 01-16 PERSONAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Brenda Dones Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 Date of Notice: 07/10/2019 Telephone: (970) 400-3650 Fax: (970) 304-6433 Office Hours: 8:00AM — 5:00PM ACCOUNT NO. TAX YEAR •TAX AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION/ PHYSICAL LOCATION. P3984509 2019 4014 VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC 11140 EASTMAN PARK DR WINDSOR, CO 80550.3397 WIN PT S2NW4 GWIP Li BLK1 GREAT WESTERN INDUSTRIAL PARK 11140 EASTMAN PARK DR W INDSOR 80550 11140 EASTMAN PARK DR WINDSOR , CO VESTAS BLADES AMERICA INC ASSESSOR'S VALUATION ACTUAL VALUE PRIOR TO; , REVIEW 72,347,979 ACTUAL VALUEAFTER- REVIEW 72,202,672 TOTAL 72,347,979 72,202,672 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: PP09 - Your personal property valuation has been adjusted based on additional information which you furnished our office. If you disagree with the Assessor's decision, you have the right to appeal to the County Board of Equalization for further consideration, § 39-8-106(1)(a), C.R.S. The deadline for filing personal property appeals is July 20. 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 ARL VOL 2 1-84 Rev 01-16 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Brenda Dones Weld County Assessor 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 Date of Notice: 07/10/2019 Telephone: (970) 400-3650 Fax: (970) 304-6433 Office Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM ACCOUNT NO. TAX YEAR TAX AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION/ PHYSICAL LOCATION P0905340 2019 5317 PT L1 BLK 1 VESTAS BLADES & NACELLA CAMP US FG #1 THAT PT LYING S2 OF SEC 29 1500 E CROWN PRINCE BLVD N BRIGHTON , CO VESTAS NACELLES AMERICA INC PROPERTY OWNER ,, VESTAS NACELLES AMERICA INC 1500 E CROWN PRINCE BLVD BLDG N BRIGHTON, CO 80603-5886 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ASSESSOR'S VALUATION ACTUAL VALUE PRIOR TO REVIEW ACTUAL VALUE AFTER REVIEW PERSONAL PROPERTY 19,530,668 19,446,142 TOTAL 19,530,668 19,446,142 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: PP09 - Your personal property valuation has been adjusted based on additional information which you furnished our office. If you disagree with the Assessor's decision, you have the right to appeal to the County Board of Equalization for further consideration, § 39-8-106(1)(a), C.R.S. The deadline for filing personal property appeals is July 20. 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 ARL VOL 2 1-84 Rev 01-16 Hello