To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Ronald A. Carl, County Attorney
Prepared By:
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Karen Thompsen, Paralegal
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Subject:
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Board of Equalization Referee Appointment
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this request is to appoint referees to hear County Board of Equalization protests for tax year 2025.
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Background and Discussion: Pursuant to C.R.S. 39-8-101, the Board of County Commissioners shall comprise the County Board of Equalization. Pursuant to C.R.S. 39-8-102, the Board of County Commissioners may appoint independent referees to conduct hearings from appeals of decisions of the County Assessor. The Board has appointed referees for many years. It is recommended that the Board hereby appoints the following eight (8) individuals as referees to conduct protest hearings during this session of the County Board of Equalization pursuant to Section 39-8-102(2)(i) C.R.S.
Jeff Hamilton Terry Jenni
Joan Whittlesey Jack Smith
Rob Roy Timothy Moore
Adam Ingram
Alternatives: The Board of County Commissioners would conduct the hearings.
Fiscal Impact: Referees earn $85.00 per hour of hearings. Lead Referee earns $90.00 per hour of hearings.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☒Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community focused
Concurrence: The Assessor and County Attorney support these recommendations
Resolution: A draft resolution is attached.