DEPARTMENT: Financial Administration
SUBAGENCY: Assessor
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jim Heilman, Treasurer – Finance Director
FISCAL YEAR: January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
PURPOSE: The City’s goal is to maintain equitable market value assessments and to serve as an informational resource to the community while being timely and cost effective, continually analyzing market trends, maintaining accurate records and providing easily accessible information to the community, other City departments and the Council.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The City Assessor’s Office budget provides for assessment methods in accordance with the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual, Wisconsin State Statutes Chapter 70, and professionally accepted appraisal practices; review personal property (new and existing accounts); inventory and onsite inspection of new and remodeled properties; review building permits to determine if they affect a property’s value, inspect and value all appropriate permits; handle requests for review from property owners with questions and/or valuation concerns; conduct ratio studies, monitor assessments and adjust values as necessary; submit timely and accurate reports as required by the Department of Revenue; continue with data conversion issues, accurately update and maintain Market; and complete assessment roll in a timely manner to hold the first meeting of the board of review prior to August 15th.
STAFF: The City uses a qualified contractor for the provision of Property Assessment services.
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