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<br />Commission Minutes--November 15, 1999 2062 <br /> <br />She said it was their understanding, from talking to Mr. Rustad throughout the buy-out process <br />and since that time, that they would receive the other 10% if the county had money left in <br />disaster funds. <br /> <br />Mrs. Quick provided some background on the expenditure of disaster money allocated to Cass <br />County for 1997 flood damages and how the determinations were made for spending the <br />money, based upon State and Federal regulations. She said it would be premature to allocate <br />additional money for the Phase II buy-outs at this time since the county is seeking authorization <br />to purchase vacant land along the river to prevent additional construction in flood-prone areas. <br />She believes Cass County was fortunate to receive the amount of money they did from FEMA <br />and HUD and said the county is interested in helping as many people as possible with the <br />disaster money. It will likely be after the first of next year before the county receives a ruling <br />from FEMA on the use of remaining funds for purchase of flood-prone lots south of Fargo. <br /> <br />Mr. Smith said he is satisfied with the 90% of assessed value that he was paid for his home, <br />even though the homeowners in the Phase I buy-out received 100% of assessed value. <br />However, he suggested that future properties be purchased at 90% if the Phase II group does <br />not get the remaining 10% of assessed value. Commissioners felt this is a reasonable request. <br /> <br />10. ABATEMENT HEARING, Todd and Holly Ellegard abatement approved <br />Frank Klein, County Director of Tax Equalization, provided a written report on his investigation <br />of abatement applications #4137 and #4138 submitted by Todd and Holly Ellegard for property <br />located in the City of Harwood. The applicants are requesting that the residential valuation be <br />reduced from $78,600 to $73,950 for 1997 and from $83,300 to $74,000 for 1998. <br /> <br />Mr. Klein said the City of Harwood denied the abatements because they felt the value was fair <br />and equitable for the tax years in question. Mr. Klein recommends setting the valuation at <br />$76,000 for 1997 and 1998, based upon market information and market conditions at the time <br />the property was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Ellegard on March 28, 1997. The property was listed on <br />January 25, 1997 for $76,500, with assumption of special assessments in the amount of $2,600. <br /> <br />Todd Ellegard was present for the abatement hearing and addressed the Board at this time. <br />He provided copies of a lengthy document showing his reasons for approval of the abatement <br />and he called the Board's attention to a number of specific pages in his report. He did not feel <br />he was properly notified by the City of Harwood when they considered his abatement request. <br />However, he noted that the Harwood City Assessor lowered the value to $74,000 for 1999 <br />because of deteriorating cement block in the basement and damage to the garage floor. The <br />property was affected by the 1997 spring flood, according to Mr. Ellegard, although flood water <br />did not enter the home but the high water caused basement seepage. <br /> <br />Mr. Klein said the City of Harwood lowered the valuation for the tax year 1999 because the <br />property was less marketable due to the owner starting to dig up the dirt around the basement. <br />Mr. Ellegard said he received a verbal estimate of $30,000 to repair the basement, however, <br />Mr. Klein said at the time of his inspection of the property, before preparing his recommendation <br />for today's hearing, he did not think the basement needed major renovation. <br /> <br />Mr. Ellegard said he wants to be treated equitably, and he wants the value based on the <br />purchase price of $73,900. He does not agree that the special assessments increase the value <br />
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