That the Chief Assessor appear before this Board to provide specific details and responses to citizens’ concerns regarding recent tax bills, including increased land values in particular areas of the city.

Mr. Levye informed the members that in order to meet assessing requirements set by the Department of Revenue, the city’s tax rate increased $12.71 per thousand. Responding to an inquiry from property owners of Concord Avenue, Mr. Levye explained that in that particular neighborhood, the average tax bill increased by $220. An appeal of the assessment was filed by these property owners and a re-assessment will be conducted of the property in question with a determination expected in 3 months.