MEMORANDUM

TO: Timothy Navarre, Assembly President

Members, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

FROM: Pete Sprague, Assembly Member

DATE: June 27, 2002

SUBJECT: Ordinance 2002-29, composition of board of equalization

I am proposing that the assembly appoint a board of equalization consisting of seven members of the public, who shall be appointed taking into consideration their expertise in property appraisals, the real estate market, and other related fields. I believe that this would give appellants the opportunity to present their appeals to a body with the background and experience to understand and make sound findings on the issue. Appointment of the members would be by the assembly, and the ordinance as drafted would compensate board members at the rate of $100 per session, which is the amount currently paid to assembly members for serving on the board. Your support of this ordinance would be appreciated.