HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.042.2015RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY
COLORADO, APPOINTING INDEPENDENT REFEREES (HEARING OFFICERS) TO
HEAR TAX PAYER'S APPEALS OF THE PITKIN COUNTY ASSESSOR'S
VALUATION AND DEVELOPING A LIST OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO ACT AS
ARBITRATORS OF PROPERTY VALUATION DISPUTES
RESOLUTION NO. 7
Recitals:
Pursuant to C.R.S. 39-8-101, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) of
Pitkin County shall comprise the Board of Equalization (BOE).
2. The BOE is charged with the duty of assuring that the Assessor"fairly and equally
applies appraisal procedures.
3. The volume of appeals in 2015 will exceed the amount of time that the BOCC
has available to sit as the BOE.
4. Pursuant to C.R.S. 39-8-102(2)(1) the BOE has the authority to appoint
independent referees (hearing officers) who are experienced in property
valuations to conduct hearings, and on behalf of the BOE, make findings and
submit recommendations to the BOE for its final action.
5. The BOCC wishes to appoint hearing officers to act on behalf of the BOE.
6. The BOCC has considered the applications and qualifications of persons
interested in acting as hearing officers on behalf of the BOE and desire to make
appointments at this time.
7. Pursuant to C.R.S. 39-8-108.5, if a petitioner is not satisfied with the BOE's
decision they could choose to go to arbitration.
8. Pursuant to C.R.S. 39-8-108.5, the BOCC shall develop a list of persons who
shall be qualified to act as arbitrators of property valuation disputes. Such list
shall be kept in the office of the county clerk and recorder.
9. Pursuant to C.R.S. 39-8-108, qualified arbitrators experienced in the area of
property taxation and shall be a licensed or certified appraiser.
10. The BOCC has considered the applications and qualifications of the persons
interested in acting as arbitrators pursuant to C.R.S. 39-8-108 and desire to
approve a list of arbitrators at this time. Such list shall be kept in the office of the
clerk and recorder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado that:
1. That Ken Call, Jack Musser, Steve Hach and Mick Ireland are hereby appointed
to act as hearing officers on behalf of the BOE for a term commencing July 1,
2015 and continuing for one year, unless otherwise terminated by the BOCC.
2. That the attached list of certified arbitrators has been approved and the Clerk to
the Board of Equalization is authorized to keep such list to provide to taxpayers
who wish to pursue arbitration. Such list shall be in effect from September 1,
2015 and continuing for one year, unless otherwise terminated by the BOCC.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING ON JUNE 10, 2015
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By ,HAI -F qR'BY (fit 7� 6 ^�—V
Je ette Jones Steven F. Child, Chair
De uty County Cl.erky Board of County Commissioners
Date: 6 t 20
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John Ely, County Att
MANAGER APPROVAL:
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Jon PVe cock, Count anager
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ATTACHMENT
List of Qualified Arbitrators:
Betsy Krizmanich, SRA, Aspen Appraisal Group
Kim Tarver, Certified Residential Appraiser
Dave Ritter, MSA, The Appraisal Office