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File #: 21-286    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/26/2021 In control: Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting
On agenda: 4/13/2021 Final action: 4/13/2021
Title: A resolution to approve Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) stipulations
Attachments: 1. Board Summary Report, 2. Resolution, 3. Chart

To:                                                               Board of County Commissioners

 

Through:                                          Ronald A. Carl, County Attorney

 

Prepared By:

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Gina Garran, Paralegal, Counsel Attorney

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Subject:

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A resolution to approve Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) stipulations

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Purpose and Request:

recommended action

The purpose of this request is for the adoption of a resolution approving the Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) stipulations listed below.  These stipulations are a result of agreements reached between the taxpayers and the County regarding a reduction in the amount of property tax owed, settling tax protests filed with the BAA.

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Background and Discussion: The following BAA docket numbers have been stipulated to for the tax years indicated below.

 

Tax  Years

Docket#

Property Owner

Property Address

Reason

Original Value

Stipulated Value

2020

80090

Southglenn Property Holdings, LLC

2253 East Briarwood Avenue

1.

$6,391,000

6,000,000

2020

80101

Southglenn Property Holdings, LLC

6997 South University Boulevard

1.

$5,085,000

$4,500,000

2019

2020BAA185

Southglenn Property Holdings, LLC

2253 East Briarwood Avenue

1.

$6,391,000

$6,000,000

2019

2020BAA186

Southglenn Property Holdings, LLC

6997 South University Boulevard

1.

$4,976,700

$4,500,000

 

1.                     Income and sales comparison approaches indicate that adjustment to this value is correct.

 

Alternatives: Let protests proceed to the BAA for a decision.  Said alternative would involve unnecessary time and expense for the County and the taxpayer. 

 

Fiscal Impact: 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 negotiator 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.