Annual Field Pickup Work (approximately 125) The contracting firm will: 1. Perform field inspections to collect data for all new construction and properties with active building permits and take photos of all inspected properties. 2. Enter all data into the Town’s Avitar database. The Town shall make the database available to the contractor for data entry to be done either at its offices or on the Town’s computers. 3. Create new parcels for all new subdivided lots; and 4. Adjust site information as a result of changes made such as lot line adjustment, deed corrections, etc. Abatements (approximately 10–15) The contracting firm will: 1. Meet with property owners, perform field inspections, and other studies to review all abatement requests. 2. Consider all properly filed abatement requests and make written recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. 3. Represent the Town in all abatements or appeals. Hourly Assessing Services: 1. Provide professional staffing on site periodically in the Town Hall on a mutually agreed upon schedule with the Town. 2. Assist in the administration of all exemptions, credits, and other statutory assessing obligations. 3. Assist in the review and update of PILOT agreements. 4. Meet and work with State Monitors to ensure certification compliance. 5. Represent the Town in abatement appeals and provide assistance to Town Counsel. 6. Complete State-required assessing forms and assist with equalization studies.
