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File #: 21-726    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/16/2021 In control: Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting
On agenda: 10/26/2021 Final action: 10/26/2021
Title: Approval of BAA Stipulations (1 Resolution Number)
Attachments: 1. Board Summary Report, 2. Resolution, 3. Chart

To:                                                               Board of County Commissioners

 

Through:                                          Ronald A. Carl, County Attorney, County Attorney

 

Prepared By:

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Gina Garran, Paralegal, County Attorney

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Subject:

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Approval of BAA Stipulations (1 Resolution Number)

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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.

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Background and Discussion: 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. 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

80199

Richmond American Homes of Colorado

Vacant Land

1.

$13,907,725.00

$12,288,250.00

2020

80370

Arapahoe Street Mall III LLC

6640 South Paris Street

2.

$7,888,000

$7,100,000

2021/2022

2021BAA1487

BRE DDR BR Cornerstar Co LLC

15900 East Briarwood Circle

3.

$86,469,000

$77,524,000

2021/2022

2021BAA1508

Ironton Aurora Partners LLC

10732-61 East Alameda Avenue

3.

$2,759,000                               

$2,401,000

2021/2022

2021BAA1552

Par Equities

2250 South Parker Road

3.

$ 4,239,000

$3,850,000

2021/2022

2021BAA1717

Avanath Fox Crossing LLC

8350 East Yale Avenue

4.

$39,600,000

$22,377,013

 

1.                     Comparable market sales and present worth discounting for an extended sell out for subject lots indicates that adjustment to this value is correct.

2.                     Cost, income and sales comparison approaches indicate that adjustment to this value is correct. Due to extended stay rooms, 13.1% is classified as residential.

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

4.                     Based on subject rent restrictions in relation to comparable market sales, 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.