HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.046.2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN
COUNTY COLORADO,APPOINTING INDEPENDENT REFEREES(HEARING
OFFICERS)TO SIT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 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. d -1 2016
Recitals:
1. 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 2016 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)(i)the BOE has the authority to appoint
independent referees(hearing officers) who are experienced in property
valuations to conduct hearings 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 to the board.
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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,
2016 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 July 1,2016 and
continuing for one year, unless otherwise terminated by the BOCC.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING ON JULY 13,
2016
An ST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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By / By \
Je•I-tie Jones Rachel E Richards,Chair
Des ty County Cler. Board of County Commissi. ers
Date: 7-13-2-6/c
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John •,Count. torney
MANAGER APPROVAL:
Jon F ock,County Manager
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ATTACHMENT 1
Independent Referees/Hearing Officers:
Ken Call
Jack Musser
Steve Hach
Mick Ireland
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ATTACHMENT 2
List of Qualified Arbitrators:
Betsy Krizmanich, SRA,Aspen Appraisal Group
Kim Tarver,Certified Residential Appraiser
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