To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Ronald A. Carl, County Attorney, County Attorney’s Office
Prepared By:
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Karen Thompsen, Paralegal, County Attorney’s Office
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Subject:
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Approval of an Arbitration Stipulation
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this request is for the adoption of a resolution approving the Arbitration stipulation listed below
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Background and Discussion: This stipulation is the result of an agreement reached between the taxpayer and the County regarding a reduction in the amount of property tax owed, settling an arbitration request of a taxpayer protest.
The following schedule number has been stipulated to (for the tax years 2021/2022):
Property Owner |
Parcel Number |
Reason |
Original Value |
Stipulated Value |
Karen Kay Buss |
1973-36-1-44-003 |
*see below |
$216,200 |
$207,000 |
*Comparable market sales indicate that adjustment to this value is correct.
Alternatives: Let protest proceed to arbitration for a decision. This would involve unnecessary time and expense for the County and the taxpayer.
Fiscal Impact: Minimal. Reduction in the amount of property taxes collected for the above listed properties.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☒Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community focused
Concurrence: The appeals coordinator for the County Board of Equalization, the County Assessor and the County Attorney all support this recommendation.
Resolution: Attach a copy of the draft resolution.