To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: John Christofferson, Acting County Attorney
Prepared By:
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Karen Thompsen, Senior Paralegal, County Attorney’s Office
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Subject:
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Approval of a 2026 Board of Equalization Qualifying Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption recommendation
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this request is for the adoption of a resolution approving the 2026 Board of Equalization Qualifying Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption decision as recommended by an appointed independent referee
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Good Governance - Deliver mandated and essential services with excellence.
Background and Discussion: Pursuant to C.R.S. §39-8-101, the Board of County Commissioners comprises the County Board of Equalization. Pursuant to C.R.S. §39-3-206(2)(a), the County Board of Equalization is required to hear senior citizen property tax exemption applications denied by the County Assessor. Pursuant to C.R.S. §39-3-206(2)(b), the Board of County Commissioners appointed an independent referee to conduct the hearing on an appeal of the decision of the County Assessor. The appointed referee’s recommendation has been made after a hearing.
It is recommended by the independent referee that the appeal of the petitioner listed below be DENIED.
Petitioner: Cynthia Mary Comstock PIN 031761000
Alternatives: None.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Alignment with Strategic Implementation Strategies: N/A
Concurrence: N/A