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Assessor: reassessment contract and GIS work drive staff certification and workload questions
Summary
The assessor told the council a reassessment contract increase and updated cost guides contributed to higher assessed values and heavier workloads; commissioners asked that GIS and added responsibilities be reflected in a job classification review.
The assessor briefed the council on ongoing reassessment work, a recent contract increase and efforts to add GIS layers and resolve parcel splits and road classifications.
The assessor said the county's reassessment vendor updated construction‑cost guides that feed market and replacement‑cost calculations, contributing to reassessments this year. She also told commissioners that an updated contract required an additional appropriation in the current year and that some appeals and appraisal costs will be needed to defend commercial property adjustments.
Commissioners discussed whether the assessor's increased GIS and reassessment responsibilities justify a job classification and wage review; county staff advised preparing a detailed job‑function questionnaire and evidence for the factor evaluation system (FES) committee so WIS can evaluate a grade change. The council agreed the auditor/bookkeeper team and the assessor should coordinate to finalize documentation for WIS review.
