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to the property owners and obtain signed alTidavits from them about the property if it is favorable for the district. We will look at other appraisal and sale information and actively combat the state's findings. We will do everything that is legally allowed for our firm to reduce the values applied by the state. There are three important points that a district should consider when looking at this issue: 1. Our law firm will be fair and honest. 2. We will work to obtain as much additional state aid for our clients as is allowed without making extravagant promises. 3. Our staff of professionals will be the people performing the work on your behalf. We will not expect an appraisal district's staff to do the work and then take credit for what the appraisal district accomplished. Property Yalue Study Appeals - For a fontingent Fee of 101/o, The Firm Will: • Provide complete prepazation of the appeal. • Review the Comptroller's value estimates and ratios. • Provide consultation on productivity values. • Review each category of local data. • Provide the submission of the appeal. • Represent the District in all meetings and administrative heatings with the Comptroller's office. • Represent the District in State District Court to resolve value study issues. • Provide thorough reporting of the progress of the appeal process to the School District and the Appraisal District. School District Taxable Value Audits Another important service provided by our firm is a Taacable Value Audit for school districts. If a school district's taacable value has declined due to exemptions, lawsuits or other specific causes, we can petition the Comptroller's Property Tax Division to perform a Taxable Value Audit. A favorable ruling can result in additional State aid or a reduction in recapture payments. This service is provided for a contingent fee of 7.5%. Section IV - kope d Sarice - Pa;e 16