Hey Chuck, pay your assesed value

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http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/landlord-gets-tough-with-lake-assessor-s-office/article_61a22b19-d188-5ae1-830d-aede27dfd354.html#.VHnBcCRwDoI.facebook :smt006

Geeze, apparently Dave is getting upset regarding someone contesting their property taxes... I guess someone who reduced their property taxes from $900,000 to less than $4,000, as long as it is a McDermott puppet, is ok....

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Post subject: Krusa says hire an appraiser
PostPosted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:31 am
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Hammond Water Department head Ed Krusa is quoted in the Times today saying properety owners who disagree with their assessments need to hire appraisers to prove their cases.
Krusa, who was a paid consultant to Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott before getting the Water Department job from him, also is a member of the Lake County Board of Tax Appeals.
Here's the story:

http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake ... a6969.html

Funny Krusa should be quoted. HE owns a strip of land that is near the Hammond Water Department. A couple of years ago the value of that land was lowered dramatically. I was told he did not take part in the vote by the Appeals Board.

I see something strange now, although I understand the Lake County websites are out of date. The records say Krusa paid about $200 in property taxes in February, on land valued at $4,400 right here:

Property Number Property Type Taxing Unit Tax Year
45-07-07-226-001.000-023 Real Property Hammond 2007 Pay 2008
Name / Address:
Krusa, Edward D/B/A ETK LLC
7217 Knickerbocker
Hammond IN 46323 Old Property Number: 26-37-0019-0012
Location: 1302-14 165th St, Hammond IN 46320
Legal Description: STRIP 50 X 2640 FT. S. OF STANDARD AVE.-165TH- ACROSS NE. SEC. 7 T.36 R.9 2.201 AC. EX. W.765.94FT.
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF YOUR TAXES
2007 Pay 2008 Reconciliation Tax Bill
1. Gross Assessed Value of property 4,400
1a. Minus Deductions - 0
2. Equals Subtotal of Net Assessed Value of Property 4,400
2a. Multiplied by Your Local Tax Rate 5.3892
3. Equals Gross Tax Due 237.12
3a. MINUS STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF - 36.28
3b. Minus Local Tax Relief - 0.00
3c. Minus Savings Due to Property Tax Cap - 0.00
4. Total Property Tax Due for Current Year 200.84
4a. Plus Other Charges 0.00
4b. Plus Current Year Overdue Taxes 0.00
4c. Plus Prior Year Overdue Taxes 0.00
4d. Minus Payments Made - 200.84
5. Total Tax Due Plus All Other Charges 0.00
RECONCILIATION AMOUNT DUE - Friday, February 06, 2009 0.00

Other Applicable Charges Deductions Applicable to Property
Sewer Lien 0.00 Blind/Disabled 0.00
Weed Lien 0.00 Geothermal 0.00
Unsafe Building Lien 0.00 Homestead 0.00
Barrett Law 0.00 Mortgage 0.00
Ditch 0.00 Over 65 0.00
Conservancy 0.00 Veteran 0.00
Solid Waste 0.00 Abatement 0.00
Storm Water 0.00 Enterprise Zone 0.00
Other SPA 0.00 Investment 0.00
.. .. Other 0.00

But the assessor's site has the land valued at over $900,000 right here:

Parcel Number Address Current Total Value Data as of Assess Year Pay Year
45-07-07-226-001.000-023 1302 - 1440 165TH ST $935,400 04/05/2009 10:51:00 2007 2008
Owner Information
Owner Name KRUSA EDWARD D/B/A ETK LLC (READ BY CB)
Owner Address 7217 KNICKERBOCKER
HAMMOND IN 46323
Transfer Date 11/27/2006
Location / Description
Old Parcel Number 26-37-0019-0012
Taxing Unit 023 Hammond
Township 7 North
Parcel Address 1302 - 1440 165TH ST

Section & Plat
Routing # 5 I37-019
Parcel Address 1302 - 1440 165TH ST
Legal Desc. STRIP 50 X 2640 FT. S. OF STANDARD AVE.-165TH- ACROSS NE. SEC. 7 T.36 R.9 2.201 AC. EX. W.765.94FT.
Parcel Type Topography Services
Property Class Code 400 Com Vacant Land
Neighborhood Code 26923
Neighborhood Factor 1.00
Street / Road Code A

Level Ground Y
High N
Low N
Rolling N
Swampy N

Water Y
Sewer Y
Natural Gas Y
Electricity Y
Sidewalk N
Alley N
Assessment Information
Current Land Value $935,400 Residential Land $0 Deeded Acreage .0000
Current Imp. Value $0 Residential Imp. $0 Average Value / Acre $0
Current Total Value $935,400 Residential Total $0 Appraisal Date
Commercial Land $935,400 Non-Res Land $935,400 Reason For Change 60
Commercial Imp. $0 Non-Res Imp. $0 Prior Land Value $9,400
Commercial Total $935,400 Non-Res Total $935,400 Prior Imp. Value $0
Dwelling Value $0 Classified Land Value $0 Adjustment Factor 1.00
Farmland Value $0 Homesite Value $0

The assessed values do not reflect any subsequent adjustments made by the Auditor''s office

Pretty big difference. So which is it? And did Krusa hire an appraiser? Can he share the name of the appraiser with everyone else?

Property taxes reduced from $900,000 to $4,000. Is it true, you would have to contribute to McDermott's Campaign fund inorder to get that type of reduction?

Proof in the Pudding for reality...instead pudding pud is starting to amp up for the upcoming election.... right pickle pudding?

McDermott Sr who at one time, If memory served me correctly owned North of $100,000 in back taxes.

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Tiger1 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:00 pm

justcallmetommy wrote:

realitybites wrote:

http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/landlord-gets-tough-with-lake-assessor-s-office/article_61a22b19-d188-5ae1-830d-aede27dfd354.html#.VHnBcCRwDoI.facebook :smt006

Geeze, apparently Dave is getting upset regarding someone contesting their property taxes... I guess someone who reduced their property taxes from $900,000 to less than $4,000, as long as it is a McDermott puppet, is ok....

Quote:

freetime
Post subject: Krusa says hire an appraiser
PostPosted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:31 am
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User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:08 pm
Posts: 9164
Location: Hammond
Hammond Water Department head Ed Krusa is quoted in the Times today saying properety owners who disagree with their assessments need to hire appraisers to prove their cases.
Krusa, who was a paid consultant to Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott before getting the Water Department job from him, also is a member of the Lake County Board of Tax Appeals.
Here's the story:

http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake ... a6969.html

Funny Krusa should be quoted. HE owns a strip of land that is near the Hammond Water Department. A couple of years ago the value of that land was lowered dramatically. I was told he did not take part in the vote by the Appeals Board.

I see something strange now, although I understand the Lake County websites are out of date. The records say Krusa paid about $200 in property taxes in February, on land valued at $4,400 right here:

Property Number Property Type Taxing Unit Tax Year
45-07-07-226-001.000-023 Real Property Hammond 2007 Pay 2008
Name / Address:
Krusa, Edward D/B/A ETK LLC
7217 Knickerbocker
Hammond IN 46323 Old Property Number: 26-37-0019-0012
Location: 1302-14 165th St, Hammond IN 46320
Legal Description: STRIP 50 X 2640 FT. S. OF STANDARD AVE.-165TH- ACROSS NE. SEC. 7 T.36 R.9 2.201 AC. EX. W.765.94FT.
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF YOUR TAXES
2007 Pay 2008 Reconciliation Tax Bill
1. Gross Assessed Value of property 4,400
1a. Minus Deductions - 0
2. Equals Subtotal of Net Assessed Value of Property 4,400
2a. Multiplied by Your Local Tax Rate 5.3892
3. Equals Gross Tax Due 237.12
3a. MINUS STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF - 36.28
3b. Minus Local Tax Relief - 0.00
3c. Minus Savings Due to Property Tax Cap - 0.00
4. Total Property Tax Due for Current Year 200.84
4a. Plus Other Charges 0.00
4b. Plus Current Year Overdue Taxes 0.00
4c. Plus Prior Year Overdue Taxes 0.00
4d. Minus Payments Made - 200.84
5. Total Tax Due Plus All Other Charges 0.00
RECONCILIATION AMOUNT DUE - Friday, February 06, 2009 0.00

Other Applicable Charges Deductions Applicable to Property
Sewer Lien 0.00 Blind/Disabled 0.00
Weed Lien 0.00 Geothermal 0.00
Unsafe Building Lien 0.00 Homestead 0.00
Barrett Law 0.00 Mortgage 0.00
Ditch 0.00 Over 65 0.00
Conservancy 0.00 Veteran 0.00
Solid Waste 0.00 Abatement 0.00
Storm Water 0.00 Enterprise Zone 0.00
Other SPA 0.00 Investment 0.00
.. .. Other 0.00

But the assessor's site has the land valued at over $900,000 right here:

Parcel Number Address Current Total Value Data as of Assess Year Pay Year
45-07-07-226-001.000-023 1302 - 1440 165TH ST $935,400 04/05/2009 10:51:00 2007 2008
Owner Information
Owner Name KRUSA EDWARD D/B/A ETK LLC (READ BY CB)
Owner Address 7217 KNICKERBOCKER
HAMMOND IN 46323
Transfer Date 11/27/2006
Location / Description
Old Parcel Number 26-37-0019-0012
Taxing Unit 023 Hammond
Township 7 North
Parcel Address 1302 - 1440 165TH ST

Section & Plat
Routing # 5 I37-019
Parcel Address 1302 - 1440 165TH ST
Legal Desc. STRIP 50 X 2640 FT. S. OF STANDARD AVE.-165TH- ACROSS NE. SEC. 7 T.36 R.9 2.201 AC. EX. W.765.94FT.
Parcel Type Topography Services
Property Class Code 400 Com Vacant Land
Neighborhood Code 26923
Neighborhood Factor 1.00
Street / Road Code A

Level Ground Y
High N
Low N
Rolling N
Swampy N

Water Y
Sewer Y
Natural Gas Y
Electricity Y
Sidewalk N
Alley N
Assessment Information
Current Land Value $935,400 Residential Land $0 Deeded Acreage .0000
Current Imp. Value $0 Residential Imp. $0 Average Value / Acre $0
Current Total Value $935,400 Residential Total $0 Appraisal Date
Commercial Land $935,400 Non-Res Land $935,400 Reason For Change 60
Commercial Imp. $0 Non-Res Imp. $0 Prior Land Value $9,400
Commercial Total $935,400 Non-Res Total $935,400 Prior Imp. Value $0
Dwelling Value $0 Classified Land Value $0 Adjustment Factor 1.00
Farmland Value $0 Homesite Value $0

The assessed values do not reflect any subsequent adjustments made by the Auditor''s office

Pretty big difference. So which is it? And did Krusa hire an appraiser? Can he share the name of the appraiser with everyone else?

Property taxes reduced from $900,000 to $4,000. I guess you have to contribute to McDermott's Campaign fund inorder to get that type of reduction.

Proof in the Pudding for reality...

McDermott Sr who at one time, If memory served me correctly owned North of $100,000 in back taxes.

Property owners have a right to appeal. I have appealed my assessment in the past, and have helped my mother appeal hers. We were both successful.

justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

Your right Tiger,

except here in lake county, it is the responsibility of the elected royalty and their merry men to be supported by the tax payer.

How else do you explain the McDermott style graft?

Tiger1 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:22 pm

justcallmetommy wrote:

Your right Tiger,

except here in lake county, it is the responsibility of the elected royalty and their merry men to be supported by the tax payer.

How else do you explain the McDermott style graft?

One point of note on the vid, which is also what I encountered the last time I appealed, was the county worker using data from home sales from a neighborhood in the other end of Hammond, 2-3 MILES from my home. Comparing this section of Hammond with South Hammond is ridiculous. It's comparing apples and oranges. They are both fruit, but they are very different. Fortunately, I had proof with me when I went and appealed, that showed the home sale prices here in my neighborhood, and not in South Hammond. The county will not count foreclosures, short sales, and auction properties, but when most of the home sales fall under that category, they HAVE to use all the data, not just what they decide to pick and choose.
Property owners need to check their county property info cards, also. My mothers house was listed as brick, when it is frame. They had her down for a family room and a fireplace, when it has neither, and so on. They had my house with an addition, and it is the same as it was when it was built in 1920, all original, including the dining room bay window they said was an addition. They had me down as having forced air, which is taxed at a higher amount than radiator heat, and I have the original radiators. They had me down for 2 full baths, totally carpeted, and this list was long and WRONG.

realitybites · **Joined:** Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:32 pm **Posts:** 101

What's up Chuckie, where you at. :smt006

bert68 · **Joined:** Sat Nov 18, 2006 4:33 pm **Posts:** 1672

If I remember correctly didn't old man McDermott claim he was appealing his assesed valuation at some point?

lubu · **Joined:** Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:19 am **Posts:** 401

bert68 wrote:

If I remember correctly didn't old man claim he was appealing his assesed valuation at some point?

Correct bert, and further on, the old man still failed to pay enough property tax or call in yet another favor to have his home removed from a recent tax sale. A tax lien on Sr.'s home was sold for 1.6 mil. It must be nice to live in a 1.6 mill home apparently with no mortgage. I must have missed the story of Sr. winning the lottery.

realitybites · **Joined:** Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:32 pm **Posts:** 101

Iâ€™m pleased that there are many new members of our forum and I welcome you. Hammond is one of the more populated cities in Northwest Indiana and plays an important role within the region. Many Hammond residents are very passionate about politics and it is my desire to provide a forum where people can come to freely discuss issues of concern. I welcome and encourage vigorous debate within this forum regardless of ones political views.

Unfortunately the Hammond section of our forum is infected with several members whose sole purpose seems to be to silence anyone whose viewpoints conflict with their own. Their strategy is to personally and relentlessly attack members and to disrupt the normal course of debate and discussion. The Times forum was destroyed by a handful of people whose objective was to silence free speech. I assure you that I will not allow this to occur on this forum.

Although it is my preference to not interfere in discussions, the disruptive behavior of the few is disrupting the forum for the many. This disruptive behavior must be stopped. The offenders will be banned from this forum without further notice. It is my hope that this action will not be required but I suspect that it is inevitable for meaningful change to occur.

Who will be banned?

- Threads whose sole purpose is to attack or harass another member are not permitted. This includes those threads, which pretend to be discussing some harmless topic, but in reality their intent is to harass or threaten another member. Those who start or participate in these threads will be banned and the threads will be deleted.

- Members who relentlessly attack and harass other members.

- Members whose primary purpose is to disrupt the forum.

Pretty simple. Be civil or be gone.

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sparks · **Joined:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:17 pm **Posts:** 3800

Pay up, Chuckie, your taxes are late after May 11.

hammonite · **Joined:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:58 pm **Posts:** 762

sparks wrote:

Pay up, Chuckie, your taxes are late after May 11.

Sparks, are you the same guy who filed bankruptcy?

Tiger1 · **Posted:** Tue May 05, 2015 7:30 pm

hammonite wrote:

sparks wrote:

Pay up, Chuckie, your taxes are late after May 11.

Sparks, are you the same guy who filed bankruptcy?

"crickets" :twisted:

sparks · **Joined:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:17 pm **Posts:** 3800

One of JCMT's relatives? http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/old-man-suggested-fifty-shades-grey-sex-dating-sites-article-1.2210412

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