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I I I ,. concern regarding future loss of about $1 million in the District. The value of the land exceeds the value of the structures. He stated that the City Council is deficient in comparison to a board in the private sector and was concerned that the ordinance - approving the Rolls was on the consent calendar at the Council Meeting. He appealed to Council Member Leipzig for his expertise in real estate, to Council Member Ira for his expertise in fmance, and to Council Member Bain, a candidate for election. Once again, he expressed concern regarding the brevity of meetings regarding this issue. City Manager Everett explained that the process consists of four phases. First, the assessment is done, then there is a legal setting of the roles, then people are given a date by which they may appeal. Staff works with them through this part of the process. Then, in December the item is brought to Council to set the tax roll and pay the bonds. Chair Howard announced that appeals should be filed by September 25, 1998, and the Hearing will be conducted on December 7, 1998, at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter that time as possible. Mr. Murphy stated that his quarrel is with the current meeting. He was informed that the Board is equalizing the roll and receiving information. Upon Director Bain's question asking how many appeals had been received the previous year, he was informed there was one. City Attorney Schricker stated that categories of properties on the Assessment rolls are determined and appropriate attention is given to each category. Individual appeals will be brought to the Board at a later time. The current action would just equalize the rolls. If the Board has any questions, this is the time to raise them. The Board has been fully informed by the consultant and received all necessary material. Director Hartnett stated that it is helpful to the Board to have citizens give time and attention to this issue, and expressed appreciation for Mr. Murphy's effort. Chair Howard agreed. - MIS: LEIPZIGIHARTNETT to close the Public Hearing at 7:15 PM. The motion was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. BE98-001 MIS: HARTNETTIBAIN to declare the Assessment Rolls of GID 1-64 equalized as submitted. The motion was adopted unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. BE98-002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. ADJOURNMENT MIS: HARTNETT/RUSKIN adopted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7: 17 PM. Respectfully submitted, Do~~ ~ Acting Secretary Redevelopment Agency - AUJOURNEU llliUULAK MlNUlES BOOK-NO. 57 JULY 21, 1'J'J1S BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING Page No. 093 PAGE 2 MINUTES