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Home My WebLink About20150999.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - NOBLE ENERGY, INC. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, State of Colorado, at a duly and lawfully called regular meeting held on the 13th day of April, 2015, at which meeting there were present the following members: Chair Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Commissioners Mike Freeman, Sean P. Conway, Julie A. Cozad, and Steve Moreno, and WHEREAS, notice of such meeting and an opportunity to be present has been given to the taxpayer and the Assessor of said County, with said Assessor, Christopher Woodruff, being present, and taxpayer, Noble Energy, Inc., c/o KE Andrews and Company, not being present, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has carefully considered the attached petition, and is fully advised in relation thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Board concurs with the recommendation of the Assessor and the petition be and hereby is, approved, and an abatement or refund be allowed as follows: CORRECTION TO ASSESSED ABATEMENT TAX VALUATION OR REFUND YEAR $1,191,696,520.00 $7,783,166.32 2012 CC ' 340 2015-0999 AS0090 TAX ABATEMENT PETITION - NOBLE ENERGY, INC. PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 13th day of April, A.D., 2015. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, CO OYIRADO ATTEST: e a �4�� _IA- .A__- K arbara KirkmeY er, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board i ' Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem C ^l Di ty Clerk to t Board �.,.� � TP �% Sean P. Conwa APPROVED AS TO FOR jf *ti' �� R414 II i -- no ulie uccItt 4;;;: County Attorney �r� * • 7fri-o-v2_,L-,-e)---- •`� �> Steve Moreno Date of signature: /AP 2015-0999 AS0090 PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES � County: Weld Date Received owe/ 9 � ,(jT .I5 oori (Use Assessor's or Commissioners'Date Stamp) Section I: Petitioner,please complete Section I only. RECEIVED FirrrIvED December 31,2014 2015 a r c•• n Date: r.t �. Lu i �I �L � Month Day Year MAR 182015 DEC 3 1 2014 Petitioner's Name: Noble Energy Inc. WELD COUNTY Petitioner's Mailing Address: C/O KE Andrews 1600 Dalrock Rd. COMMISSIONERS,N p COUNTY AS8W)90 Rowlett ORtCLEY, COLORAC)Q Texas 75088 City or Town State Zip Code SCHEDULE OR PARCEL NUMBER(S) PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY See supplemental data included. Production accounts only,assessed in 2012. c 71 B, "W M- fteGOVer Petitioner requests an abatement or refund of the appropriate taxes and states that the taxes assessed against the above property for the property tax year 2012 are incorrect for the following reasons: (Briefly describe why the taxes have been levied erroneously or illegally,whether due to erroneous valuation, irregularity in levying, clerical error, or overvaluation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.) County audit of 2009 and 2010 production filings prompted an extensive internal audit of the 2012 renditions. Results of the internal audit included; 1) Incorrect production and sales volumes reported,2)Incorrect revenues reported,3) Incorrect deductions reported,4)Deductions that were not reported and 5)Wells that were not reported. Detail of these discrepancies can be found on the amended NERF form and supporting documentation. Petitioner's estimate of value: $ 1,339,393,076 ( 2012 ) Value Year I declare, under penalty of perjury in the second degree,that this petition,together with any accompanying exhibits or statements, has been prepared or examined by me, and to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief,is true,correct, and complete. Daytime Phone Number( Petitioner's Signature By Daytime Phone Number( 469 ) 298-1794 Agent's igna r *Letter of agency must be attached when petition is submitted by an agent. If the Board of County Commissioners,pursuant to§39-10-114(1),C.R.S.,or the Property Tax Administrator,pursuant to§39-2-116,C.R.S., denies the petition for refund or abatement of taxes in whole or in part,the Petitioner may appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals pursuant to the provisions of§39-2-125,C.R.S.,within thirty days of the entry of any such decision,§39-10-114.5(1),C.R.S. Section il: Assessor's Recommendation (For Assessor's Use Only) Tax Year 2012- Actual l pd��"" Assessed Tax Originalorigin / /r`420al'5101' $1/331/ 04.60 `473367 7799 7 Corrected N ltfiq i5L l;Icti 1.9 v/5Za 1(175/5=2`14)B./J— Abate/Refund Ifs I/01'41 11`3 139(521)28 7,70 ilk.3 Dsessor recommends approval as outlined above. If the request for abatement is based upon the grounds of overvaluation,no abatement or refund of taxes shall be made if an objection or protest to such valuation has been filed and a Notice of Determination has been mailed to the taxpayer,§39-10-114(1)(a)(l)(D),C.R.S. Tax year: Protest? O No O Yes (If a protest was filed,please attach a copy of the NOD.) ❑Assessor recommends denial for the following reason(s): IA 0 (\U.S 5V:p 0(TiCLc)\ `V 1 L-k Loh 1\0k (C'-t.l V J 0.r i l l t:(e . QLS d� ' SuLt G-F�I"his ctPxkAe.rr\a-�C' P cause.4- c h()Y\ is cL e ;�v I I n � CC(/l :�t C Assessor's or r .u �esgor s Si natu i1.C.c)�revt�( �1 �• � g 2015-0999 15-DPT-AR No. 66/11 PPIFIr FOR ASSESSORS AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS USE ONLY ' (Section III or Section IV must be completed) Every petition for abatement or refund filed pursuant to§39-10-114,C.R.S.shall be acted upon pursuant to the provisions of this section by the Board of County Commissioners or the Assessor,as appropriate,within six months of the date of filing such petition,§39-1-113(1.7),C.R.S. Section III: Written Mutual Agreement of Assessor and Petitioner (Only for abatements up to$10,000) The Commissioners of County authorize the Assessor by Resolution No. to review petitions for abatement or refund and to settle by written mutual agreement any such petition for abatement or refund in an amount of$10,000 or less per tract,parcel,or lot of land or per schedule of personal property, in accordance with§39-1-113(1.5),C.R.S. The Assessor and Petitioner mutually agree to the values and tax abatement/refund of: Tax Year Actual Assessed Tax Original 1 Corrected • Abate/Refund Note:The total tax amount does not include accrued interest,penalties,and fees associated with late and/or delinquent tax payments,if applicable. Please contact the County Treasurer for full payment information. Petitioner's Signature Date Assessor's or Deputy Assessor's Signature Date Section IV: Decision of the County Commissioners (Must be completed if Section III does not apply) WHEREAS,the County Commissioners of County, State of Colorado, a duly and lawfully called regular meeting held on / / ,at which meeting there were prese a following members: Month Day Year with notice of such meeting and an opportunity to be present having be given to the Petitioner and the Assessor of said County and Assessor (being present--not present)and Name Petitioner (being esent--not present),and WHEREAS,the said Name County Commissioners have carefully considered the . in petition,and are fully advised in relation thereto, NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Board(agrees--d s not agree)with the recommendation of the Assessor, and that the petition be(approved--approved i art--denied)with an abatement/refund as follows: Year Assessed Value Taxes A e/Refund 41,1).0/1111M/.° rp erson of the Board of County Commissioners'Signature I, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the aforementio d county,do hereby certify that the above and foregoing order is truly copied from the record of the proceedin of the Board of County Commissioners. IN WITNESS WH EOF,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this day of . Month Year County Clerk's or Deputy County Clerk's Signature Note: batements greater than$10,000 per schedule,per year,must be submitted in duplicate to the Property Tax Administrator for review. Section V: Action of the Property Tax Administrator (For all abatements greater than$10,000) e action of th Board of County Commissioners, relative to this petition, is hereby ❑Approv Ap roved in part$ ■' .-Hied for following reason(s): r 'Secretary's Signature op Tax Administrator's Sign u ate /� 15-DP AR No.920-66/11 Rafaela Martinez From: Chris Woodruff Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 9:02 AM To: Rafaela Martinez Subject: RE: Noble Tax Abatement Petition Rafaela, This has been processed and refunded. The Board released it to be processed for 2012. Thanks, Christopher Woodruff Assessor Weld County Assessor's Office 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 tel: (970)353-3845 ext 3697 r Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Rafaela Martinez Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 8:54 AM To: Chris Woodruff Subject: Noble Tax Abatement Petition Good Morning Chris, I would like to verify, prior to me doing final distribution, on what will be happening with this Noble Abatement that the BOCC had wanted to hold off on sending and possibly retracting the approval. Could you please let me know what we should do? Thanks! Rafael('.1. Martinez Deputy Clerk to the Board 1150 O Street/P.O. Box 758/Greeley, CO 80632 tel: (970)336-7215 X5226 1 Rafaela Martinez From: Brenda Dones Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 11:23 AM To: Rafaela Martinez; Dee Kayl Subject: FW: Scanned from a Xerox Multifunction Device Attachments: Scanned from a Xerox Multifunction Device.pdf Hi Rafaela, Here is the scanned Noble abatement that the State Division of Property Taxation mailed on June 17th. Apparently this is lost in the mail somewhere. Would you go ahead and process this as if you had received it by mail. Then we can all just watch to see if the original shows up. Thanks, Brenda Brenda <Dones Chief Deputy Assessor Weld County Assessor's Office 970-353-3845 x 3699 bdones@co.weld.co.us Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Bridges - DOLA, Renee [mailto:renee.bridges(a�state.co.us] Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 8:41 AM To: Brenda Dones Subject: Fwd: Scanned from a Xerox Multifunction Device Hi Brenda, Laura asked if I could scan Noble Oil to you regarding the abatement we processed. Sharon thinks the county should have received the abatement already? Let me know if you need additional information. Thanks, Renee 1 Renee Bridges Property Tax Specialist � DOLA COLORADO , CO 1Department of Local Affairs Division of Property Taxation P 303-864-7763 I M 303-864-77771 F 303-864-7799 1313 Sherman St., Suite 419, Denver, CO 80203 renee.bridges@state.co.us I www.colorado.gov/dol.a/dpt 2 DOLA COLORADO CO ' Department of Local Affairs Division of Property Taxation RECEIVED JUL 07 205 June 17, 2015 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Weld Board of County Commissioners 1150 O Street PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 RE: Abatement Petition for Tax Year 2012 Abatement for Noble Energy, Inc. Weld County Schedule Number 00104489 and 7,182 total accounts DPT File Number 62-15-007 Honorable County Commissioners: Enclosed is a 2012 abatement petition submitted to our office for Noble Energy. Your board approved the abatement in the aggregate amount of$7,783,166.32. This cumulative total covers 7,182 accounts belonging to Noble Energy. As you are probably aware, the only abatements falling into the jurisdiction of the property tax administrator's review are those that are over $10,000 per account. Technically, there were only ninety of the accounts that needed review by the property tax administrator, but as it was easiest for the county to consolidate this abatement into one overall abatement form, and to expedite your process, we are approving the entire amount and returning it to the county for completion. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Forbes at 303-864-7764. Thank yo 71, Ann Groff roperty Tax Administrator Copy: Chris Woodruff, Weld County Assessor sof Coto Q r©,�'Pyo also Governor John W. Hickenlooper I Iry Halter, Executive Director I JoAnn Groff, Property Tax Administrator I H o 1313 Sherman St., Room 419, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.864.7777 F 303.864.7799 www.dola.colorado.gov IAAO Strengthening Colorado Communities *1876' Esther Gesick From: Chris Woodruff Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:29 AM To: Barbara Kirkmeyer Cc: Esther Gesick Brenda Dones; Commissioners; Don Warden Subject: UNIMMINIM Barb, Yes Chris Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2015, at 11:21 AM, "Barbara Kirkmeyer" <bkirkmeyer(dco.weld.co.us> wrote: > Chris > Can you call them and ask them to hold it? Essentially don't open the letter > Have a great day » On Apr 24, 2015, at 11:05 AM, Esther Gesick <egesickPco.weld.co.us> wrote: » Barb/Chris, » I just chased down the paperwork and, unfortunately, ,it already cent to them;tai on 4 22 so this will have to be pursued at that level if that is the direction the Board deci es to go. » Esther E. Gesick » Clerk to the Board » 1150 0 StreetIP.O. Box 758IGreeley, CO 80632 » tel: (970) 336-7215 X4226 » Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. » Original Message » From: Barbara Kirkmeyer » Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:51 AM » To: Chris Woodruff » Cc: Brenda Dones; Commissioners; Esther Gesick; Don Warden » Subject: Re: Noble Abatement » k c __ With bocc and Noble_; » Thanks 1 » Have a great day »> On Apr 24, 2015, at 9:48 AM, Chris Woodruff <cwoodruff@co.weld.co.us> wrote: »> »> If it has not yet been sent to the Divisipn of Property Tax I see know reason why the BOCC couldn't reopen the matter and have another hearing. If it as been sent we coil is the PTA to deny. If Noble doesn't appeal no refund. »> »> Chris »> »> Sent from my iPhone »> »» On Apr 24, 2015, at 5:19 AM, "Barbara Kirkmeyer" <bkirkmeyer(aco.weld.co.us> wrote: >>>> >>>> Is there Age/ 444y i+ r hp,r, tracted) >>» I know we already paid them and approved the abatement but can we reverse the decision. >>>> I ask because. I spoke with a noble representative and after the severance tax offset they only received about $300,000 and about $7M of bad press. »» I was told by Noble they will not be pursuing a 2013 abatement »» Thoughts????? >>» »» Have a great day • • art gg O A ointment of A ent for Pro er Tax Matters Property T a x pP g P � Form so-162 This form is for use by a property owner in designating a lessee or other person to act as the owner's agent in properly tax matters.You should read all applicable law and rules carefully,including Section 1.111 of the Texas Property Tax Code and Comptroller Rule 9.3044.This designation will not take effect until filed with the appropriate appraisal district.Once effective,this designation will be in effect until the earlier of(1)the date of a written revocation filed with the appraisal district by the owner or the owner's designated agent,or(2)the expiration date,if any,designated below. In some cases,you may want to contact your appraisal district or other local taxing units for free Information and/or forms concerning your case • before designating an agent. Appraisal District Name Date Received(appraisal district use only) • STEP 1:Owner's Name and Address: • . Noble Energy, Inc. Name Telephone Number(include area code) 1001 Noble Eneray_Way Address Houston,TX 77070 City,State,Zip Code STEP 2:Identify the Property for Which Authority is Granted.Identify all property for which you are granting the agent authority and,unless granting authority for all property listed for you,provide at least one of the property identifiers listed below(appraisal district account number, physical or situs address,or legal description).A chief appraiser may,if necessary to identify the property,request additional information. Additionally,in lieu of listing property below,you may attach a list of all property to which this appointment applies,denoting the total number of additional pages attached in the lower right-hand corner below. (check one) V all property listed for me at the above address pi the property(ies)listed below: Appraisal District Account Number Physical or Situs Address of Property Legal Description Appraisal District Account Number Physical or Situs Address of Property Legal Description Appraisal District Account Number Physical or Situs Address of Property Legal Description Appraisal District Account Number Physical or Situs Address of Property Legal Description If you have additional property for which authority is granted,attach additional sheets providing the appraisal district account number,physical or situs address,and legal description for each property. Identify here the number of additional sheets attached.The Property Tax Assistance Division at the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts provides property tax For more information,visit our website: information and resources for taxpayers,local taxing entities,appraisal districts and appraisal review boards. www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax 50-162•09-13/10 itt■ •Prerr�1'Ta�x :vur �a T.xfs� ;,r y? 4. iJ ey ¢ �` F rm _7 Z �-t,.'°.p, � �� y� ��r. . ��..s'5�_.y,� �+ �'y•�" '' I +�f�"ix� ti. .rl —�`.. .L F?'Srt. �°a"ri'P:.C`s�.'�"f4 '.`L+' .,A..• ua't..n. Y�t'.'.,.- i • STEP 3:Identity the Agent: • K E ANDREWS&COMPANY 469-298-1594 Name Telephone Number(include area code) 1900 Dalrock Road Address Rowlett,TX 75088 City,State,Zip Code . STEP 4:Specify the Agents Authority:; The agent Identified above is authorized to represent me in(check one): t V all property tax matters concerning the property identified I I the following specific property tax matters: • The agent identified above is authorized to receive confidential information pursuant to Tax Code§§11.48(b)(2), 22.27(b)(2),23.123(c)(2),23.126(c)(2),and 23.45(b)(2): 1✓I Yes No I hereby direct,as indicated below,the appraisal district,appraisal review board,and each taxing unit participating in the appraisal district to deliver the documents checked below to the agent identified above regarding the property identified.I acknowledge that such documents will be delivered only to the agent at the agent's address indicated above and will not be delivered to me unless the affected offices choose to send me copies or aro otherwise required by law.I understand that these documents can affect my legal rights and that the appraisal district,appraisal review board,and the taxing units are not required to send me copies if I direct them to deliver the documents to my agent. V all communications from the chief appraiser V all communications from the appraisal review board [4",—/1 all communications from all taxing units participating in the appraisal district STEPS:Date the Agent's Authority Ends.Pursuant to Tax Code§1.111(c),this designation remains in effect until the date indicated or until a written revocation is filed with the appraisal district by the property owner or the owner's designated agent.A designation may be made to expire according to its own terms but is still subject to prior revocation by the property owner or designated agent.Pursuant to Tax Code §1.111(d),a property owner may not designate more than one agent to represent the properly owner in connection with an item of property. The designation of an agent in connection with an item of property revokes any previous designation of an agent in connection with that item .of property By designating an agent on this form,previous designations of other agents in connection with the items of property shown on .the form are revoked. Date Agent's Authority Ends STEPS:Identification,Signature,and Date: sign 911-07-;14) here 11-17-14 Signature p Property or,Property Manager,or Other Date Person Authorized to Act on Behalf of the Property Owner' -, hrint ere ir 5(!141 C �z'%n o tux m 4 Printed Name of Property Owner,Property Manager,or Other Title Person Authorized to Act on Behalf of the Property Owner The individual signing this form is(check one): the property owner a property manager authorized to designate agents for the owner Ivi I other person authorized to act on behalf of the owner other than the person being designated as agent This form must be signed by the property owner,a property manager authorized to designate agents for the owner,or other person authorized to act on behalf of the owner other than the person being designated as agent.If you are a person other than the property owner,the appraisal district may request a copy of the document(s)authorizing you to designate agents or act on behalf of the property owner. If you make a false statement on this form,you could be found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor or a state jail felony under Section 37.10,Pena!Code. For more laformatiop,via tour website:www.window.state.tx.usitaxinfo/proptax • Page 2.50-162•09-13/10 I CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 336-7215, EXT. 5226 1861 .' FAX: (970) 352-0242 1150 O STREET GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 March 23, 2015 Noble Energy, Inc. 1001 Noble Energy Way Houston, TX 77070 RE: SCHEDULE NUMBER O0104489+ (7,182 Total Accounts) Dear Property Owner: This is to advise you that the Weld County Board of Commissioners will hear your petition for abatement or refund of taxes on the property described as: Production Accounts Only, Assessed in 2012. The meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Assembly Room, Greeley, Colorado 80631. The Assessor is recommending that the Board approve your petition. You are not required to be present at this hearing; however, this is your opportunity to have your position heard, particularly if your position is opposed to the Assessor's recommendation. If you intend to submit any documentation in support of your position for this hearing, all such documentation must be submitted to the Office of the Clerk to the Board and to the Weld County Assessor's Office at least seven calendar days prior to the meeting date in order for it to be considered at the scheduled hearing. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (970) 336-7215, Extension 5226. Sincerely, .426);(1.01f,L,40ifike Rataela A. Martinez Deputy Clerk to the Board cc: Assessor K E Andrews & Company 1900 Dalrock Road Rowlett, TX 75088 Hello