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10.a Proposal for Assessment Services Pauszek, Inc. Patrick A. Poshek 1302 S. Everett St. Stillwater, MN 55082 City of Scandia 14727 209th St N. Scandia Mn 55073 June 17th, 2020 Subject: Proposal for the 2022 Assessment Services Dear Scandia City Council, Enclosed is my Proposal for Assessment Services for the City of Scandia. I have served as an Assessor in the area since 1975, demonstrating excellent taxpayer relations, a property assessment that is measured by accountability/accuracy and with open weekend/flexible hours for service. My experience in the assessment profession and serving as an independent contractor have given me the expertise to provide Scandia with excellent service. I have enjoyed a good working relationship throughout these years without disruption despite changes in the law, methods of process, community growth and personnel changes at county level. I will be doing the field work/inspections and my annual fee would remain the same for 3 years. I look forward to continue working with you and the residents as the City Assessor. Patrick A. Poshek, A.M.A. Proposal for 2022 Assessment Services  City of Scandia June 15, 2020  Pauszek Inc. Patrick A. Poshek, A.M.A. 1302 South Everett Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 (651) 430-0360 PATRICK A. POSHEK, A.M.A. Qualifications; DESIGNATIONS ➢ Certified Minnesota Assessor designation granted December 7, 1977. ➢ Accredited Minnesota Assessor designation granted December 18, 1989. EDUCATION ➢ Real Estate Education courses: IAAO 2, Income Approach to Valuation; Theory and Techniques of Estimating Value by the Capitalized Earning Approach; Standard on Assessment/Sales Ratio Studies. IAAO 4, Assessment Administration ➢ University of Minnesota Continuing Educational Courses: Weeks A, B, G, H- C1 Narrative Report Writing-Techniques of Mass Appraisal- Apartment Appraisal Workshop- Case Studies and Problems Related to Assessment of Property- Advanced Workshop Dealing with the Technique of Conducting as Sales Study and Market Analysis Covering Residential, Commercial and Agricultural Properties- Farm Valuation Seminar, Study of Wide Crop Equivalent Rating (CER) Determination and Factors Affecting Its Use- Effective Communication; Dealing with the Public- Expert Testimony; Preparing for Court Proceedings- How to Prepare for a Tax Litigation Case- H.P. 12C; Calculator Workshop- Certified Specialist Workshop, PACE course, ➢ Small Town Commercial November 3rd & 4th 2004. ➢ Washington County Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System (CAMA) training. Ethics course, Reviewing an Appraisal 2013, Valuing Lakeshore, Managing Aggressive Assaultive Behavior, The Art of Negotiations. WORK EXPERIENCE ➢ 2004-Present Sr. Deputy Assessor Chisago County ➢ 1981-Present May Township Assessor ➢ 1986-2004 Grant City Assessor ➢ 1986-1997 Oakdale City Assessor ➢ 1975-1986 Appraiser- Washington County Assessor’s Office PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION ➢ Member of the Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) OFFICE LOCATION AND RECORD MANAGEMENT ➢ I maintain a private office that is located within my home. Although my office is accessible to the public, I find most meetings for my work are on site, at the taxpayer’s property or at City Hall. ➢ My office has all the necessary equipment needed for excellent information sharing and communications vital for a good assessment service. I have maintained and upgraded my computer equipment to meet the needs and requirements of assessment process. My email address is assessor@gmail.com. ➢ My phone service consists of one incoming business line, and a voice mail box at Washington County. ➢ All voice mail left will send me a voice email alerting me on my cell phone. I will with every effort respond within less than 4 hours. RECORD MANAGEMENT There are two sources where I can obtain information for the taxpayer. ➢ In my home office all data and characteristics from Washington County’s CAMA system is accessible remotely. ➢ I also have access to the MLS Northstar. PROPERTY VALUATION Since 1975, I have maintained an excellent level of assessment and co-efficient of dispersion which is the measure of an accurate and uniform assessment. My assessing background consists of eleven years of employment in the Washington County’s Assessor’s Office. I then became self employed for eighteen years as an independent local assessor. I have experience valuing a variety of property types in 22 communities in Washington County. These areas include: ➢ St. Croix River and Lakeshore property ➢ Upper bracket, custom built homes ➢ Large agricultural property ➢ Unique / special use property ➢ Contaminated property ➢ Income property including commercial, industrial and apartments An accurate and uniform assessment begins with current and accurate information on all properties within the jurisdiction. One-fifth or 20% of all properties are to be viewed each assessment year. Market studies which include land sales, improved property sales, new construction sales, land residual / building residual analysis are conducted to complete an assessment each year. Divisions / combinations of tax parcels are to be completed annually. New construction consists of reviewing / reading blueprints, and on- site inspection for work completed as of January 2 of each assessment year. Maintaining good public relations by responding to inquiries both phone and on-site, property tax rebate, tax estimates, and homestead applications are also part of the assessment process. Appeals / Tax Court - My responsibilities for appeals are informal, and in defense of the assessment at the local board of review. Washington County is responsible for Tax Court appeals in jurisdictions under 30,000 population. It is my experience that the local assessor works closely with Washington County on such appeals. ASSESSMENT FEES The length of the proposed contract would be 3 years at a fee of $21,600.00 per year or $1800.00 per month. The fee for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 assessments will remain the same with no increase. START DATE Services are available to commence on May 1st, 2021. The annual assessment will be considered complete upon the adjournment of the Scandia Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting. MONTHLY PAYMENT SCHEDULE Beginning May, 2021 monthly payments in the amount of $1,800.00. REFERENCES Upon request