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APPROVED <br /> interior inspections upon request, especially during appeal and aerial imagery provided by <br /> the state every four years, accessible via the GIS website. <br /> A question was raised about whether property owners can access the data used by the Tax <br /> Office to determine property values, especially when preparing for an appeal. Freeman <br /> responded that property owners can access valuation data via property record cards and <br /> online tools showing details, aerial imagery, and comparable sales. <br /> John Ferguson asked whether, during property assessment, the land containing a house is <br /> separated from surrounding acreage or if it is all valued together. Freeman clarified that <br /> each parcel is assessed individually based on how it's deeded and recorded with the <br /> Register of Deeds. Multiple parcels are not combined for valuation unless legally recorded <br /> as a single parcel. Ownership alone does not determine how parcels are grouped for <br /> assessment. <br /> A question was raised about whether the County has analyzed regressivity in property <br /> appeals, specifically if lower-priced properties are over-appraised and less likely to be <br /> appealed, as national research suggests. Freeman responded that the County has not <br /> formally studied regressivity but is addressing it through partnerships and outreach to help <br /> Lower-income owners with the free appeal process. Appeals rarely raise values, except <br /> when unreported improvements are found. <br /> • Review and Discussion: Consultant RFP for Reappraisal Analysis <br /> Commissioner and Work Group Co-Chair Marilyn Carter Marilyn Carter noted Manager <br /> Myren would present the RFP prior to questions regarding the presentation. Manager Myren <br /> reviewed the draft, highlighting purpose and background, schedule, criteria, and scope of <br /> service. <br /> Questions and Responses <br /> Q: How will the work of the current consultant (Tanner Group) connect to the new RFP? <br /> A: County will share all Tanner Group findings with the new consultant, including <br /> neighborhood-level summaries and rationale for adjustments. Tanner's analysis will <br /> inform, not duplicate,the next phase. <br /> Q: Why doesn't the RFP identify known issues (land valuation inconsistencies, <br /> depreciation problems, data quality concerns)? <br /> A: The new consultant will verify and build on Tanner Group findings rather than recreate <br /> them. Hudson emphasized the need for best practices and actionable improvements <br /> beyond prior issues. <br /> 3 <br />