CCR2021109-Tyler (Agreement)
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APPRAISAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made between Tyler Technologies, Inc. (“Tyler”) and the City of Muskego, Wisconsin
(“Client”).
WHEREAS, Tyler is in the business of providing appraisal services to counties; and
WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Tyler to perform reappraisal and revaluation of all real property
located within the City of Muskego as set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants and promises set forth
in this Agreement, Tyler and Client agree as follows:
SECTION A – DEFINITIONS
• “Agreement” means this Appraisal Services Agreement.
• “Client” means the City of Muskego, Wisconsin, with offices at W182 S8200 Racine Avenue,
Muskego, WI 53150.
• “Effective Date” means the last date on which both parties have signed this Agreement.
• “Force Majeure” means an event beyond the reasonable control of you or us, including, without
limitation, governmental action, war, riot or civil commotion, fire, natural disaster, severe or
unusual weather or climatic conditions which exist for a substantial period of time, extreme
inflation (defined as eight percent or greater per year) or any other cause that could not with
reasonable diligence be foreseen or prevented by you or us.
• “Investment Summary” means the total fixed price and per diem rates to complete the services
described in this Agreement, attached as Exhibit A.
• “Invoicing and Payment Policy” means the invoicing and payment policy. A copy of our current
Invoicing and Payment Policy is attached as Exhibit B.
• “Tyler” means Tyler Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
• “we”, “us”, “our” and similar terms mean Tyler.
• “you” and similar terms mean Client.
SECTION B – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1. Services. We will provide you the professional services, consistent with industry standards, as
described in the Statement of Work attached hereto as Exhibit C.
2. Professional Services Fees. You agree to pay us the professional services fees in the amounts set forth
in Exhibit A – Investment Summary. Those amounts are payable in accordance with our Invoicing and
Payment Policy.
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3. Services Warranty. We will perform the services in a professional, workmanlike manner, consistent
with industry standards and the specifications described in the Statement of Work – Exhibit C.
4. Site Access and Requirements. You agree to provide us with access to your personnel as may be
reasonably necessary for us to provide the professional services as described herein, subject to any
reasonable security protocols or other written policies provided to us as of the Effective Date, and
thereafter as mutually agreed to by you and us.
5. Client Assistance. You acknowledge that the services we provide under this Agreement are a
cooperative process which may require the time and resources of your personnel. You agree to use
all reasonable efforts to cooperate with and assist us as may be reasonably required to meet the
agreed upon project deadlines and other milestones for the services. This cooperation includes at
least working with us to schedule the services outlined in this Agreement and performing the Client
responsibilities described in Exhibit D. We will not be liable for failure to meet any deadlines and
milestones when such failure is due to Force Majeure or to the failure by your personnel to provide
such cooperation and assistance (either through action or omission).
6. Change in Legal Requirements. The parties acknowledge that the terms and conditions of this
Agreement are based on the laws, rules and regulations as of the Effective Date. In the event any
applicable laws, rules or regulations change so as to create additional work for us not provided for in
this Agreement, Client shall allow us a reasonable extension of time to complete the services, and
additional compensation as provided in Section C(3) below.
7. Background Checks. For at least the past twelve (12) years, all of our employees have undergone
criminal background checks prior to hire. All employees sign our confidentiality agreement and
security policies.
SECTION C – INVOICING AND PAYMENT; INVOICE DISPUTES
1. Invoicing and Payment. We will invoice you the fees for the services as per our Invoicing and Payment
Policy, subject to Section C(2).
2. Invoice Disputes. If you believe any delivered service does not conform to the warranties in this
Agreement, you will provide us with written notice within fifteen (15) days of your receipt of the
applicable invoice. The written notice must contain reasonable detail of the issues you contend are
in dispute so that we can confirm the issue and respond to your notice with either a justification of
the invoice, an adjustment to the invoice, or a proposal addressing the issues presented in your notice.
We will work with you as may be necessary to develop an action plan that outlines reasonable steps
to be taken by each of us to resolve any issues presented in your notice. You may withhold payment
of the amount(s) actually in dispute, and only those amounts, until we complete the action items
outlined in the plan. If we are unable to complete the action items outlined in the action plan because
of your failure to complete the items agreed to be done by you, then you will remit full payment of
the invoice. In the event an action plan cannot be agreed upon by the parties within thirty (30) days
of our receipt of your initial notice of dispute, either party may utilize all legal remedies as provided
by law. We reserve the right to suspend delivery of all services if you fail to pay an invoice not disputed
as described above within fifteen (15) days of notice of our intent to suspend services.
3. Additional Services. The Investment Summary contains the related costs required for the project
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based on our understanding of the specifications you supplied and of the laws, rules and regulations
applicable to the project as of the Effective Date. If additional work is required, or if you use or request
additional services, we will provide you with an addendum outlining the costs for the additional work.
The price quotes in the addendum will be valid for thirty (30) days from date of issuance.
SECTION D – TERM AND TERMINATION
1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue through December
31, 2025, provided that in the event there are any appeals, Tyler shall provide litigation support, as
set forth in Exhibit C, and the term shall continue through the expiration of all such appeals. This
Agreement may be renewed upon written mutual agreement of the parties.
2 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated as set forth below. In the event of termination,
you will pay us for all undisputed fees and expenses related to the services you have received, or we
have incurred or delivered, prior to the effective date of termination. Disputed fees and expenses in
all terminations other than your termination for cause must have been submitted as invoice
disputes in accordance with Section C(2).
2.1 For Cause. If you believe we have materially breached this Agreement, you will invoke the
Dispute Resolution clause set forth in Section F(2). You may terminate this Agreement for
cause in the event we do not cure, or create a mutually agreeable action plan to address, a
material breach of this Agreement within the thirty (30) day window set forth in Section
F(2).
2.2 Force Majeure. Either party has the right to terminate this Agreement if a Force Majeure
event suspends performance of this Agreement for a period of forty-five (45) days or more.
2.3 Lack of Appropriations. If you should not appropriate or otherwise receive funds sufficient
to purchase the services set forth in this Agreement, you may unilaterally terminate this
Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to us. You agree not to use termination for
lack of appropriations as a substitute for termination for convenience.
SECTION E – INDEMNIFICATION, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
1. Property Damage and Personal Injury Indemnification.
1.1 We will indemnify and hold harmless you and your agents, officials, and employees from and
against any and all third-party claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including
reasonable attorney's fees and costs) for (a) personal injury or property damage to the extent
caused by our negligence or willful misconduct; or (b) our violation of a law applicable to our
performance under this Agreement. You must notify us promptly in writing of the claim and
give us sole control over its defense or settlement. You agree to provide us with reasonable
assistance, cooperation, and information in defending the claim at our expense.
1.2 To the extent permitted by applicable law, you will indemnify and hold harmless us and our
agents, officials, and employees from and against any and all third-party claims, losses, liabilities,
damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees and costs) for (a) personal
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injury or property damage to the extent caused by your negligence or willful misconduct; or (b)
your violation of a law applicable to your performance under this Agreement. We will notify you
promptly in writing of the claim and will give you sole control over its defense or settlement. We
agree to provide you with reasonable assistance, cooperation, and information in defending the
claim at your expense.
2. DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, DUTIES, OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT,
EITHER PARTY’S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER BASED ON
A THEORY OF CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY, SHALL BE
LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF (A) YOUR ACTUAL DIRECT DAMAGES OR (B) THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THE PRICES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE SET IN RELIANCE UPON
THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO
CLAIMS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO SECTION E(1.1) ABOVE.
4. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TAX
REVENUE OR CLAIMS RELATED TO VALUATION OF PROPERTY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
5. Insurance. During the course of performing services under this Agreement, we agree to maintain the
following levels of insurance: (a) Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000; (b) Automo bile
Liability of at least $1,000,000; (c) Professional Liability of at least $1,000,000; (d) Workers
Compensation complying with applicable statutory requirements; and (e) Excess/Umbrella Liability of
at least $5,000,000.
We will add you as an additional insured to our Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability
policies, which will automatically add you as an additional insured to our Excess/Umbrella Liability
policy as well. Tyler’s insurance carrier has issued a blanket endorsement whereby any client named
as additional insured in a contract is afforded such status under the policy. A copy of the certificate of
insurance and endorsement naming the Client as an additional insured will be provided by Tyler to
Client within a reasonable period of time after this agreement is fully executed.
Tyler agrees that Tyler’s insurance is primary for claims under Tyler’s Commercial General Liability or
Automobile Liability policies that arise out of or relate to the Agreement and are between Tyler and
the Client.
We also agree to waive subrogation, but only on claims under Tyler’s Commercial General Liability
and Automobile Liability policies that arise out of or relate to the Agreement and are between Tyler
and the Client, except to the extent the damage or injury is caused by the Client.
Tyler will provide notice of cancellation, non-renewal or reduction in its insurance coverages below
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the minimum requirements set forth in the Agreement within thirty (30) days thereof.
SECTION F – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Additional Services. You may purchase additional services at our then-current list price by executing
a mutually agreed addendum. The terms of this Agreement will control any such additional
purchase(s), unless otherwise specifically provided in the addendum.
2. Dispute Resolution. You agree to provide us with written notice within thirty (30) days of becoming
aware of a dispute. You agree to cooperate with us in trying to reasonably resolve all disputes,
including, if requested by either party, appointing a senior representative to meet and engage in good
faith negotiations with our appointed senior representative. Senior representatives will convene
within thirty (30) days of the written dispute notice, unless otherwise agreed. All meetings and
discussions between senior representatives will be deemed confidential settlement discussions not
subject to disclosure under Federal Rule of Evidence 408 or any similar applicable state rule. If we fail
to resolve the dispute, then the parties shall participate in non-binding mediation in an effort to
resolve the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, then either of us may assert
our respective rights and remedies in a court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this section shall
prevent you or us from seeking necessary injunctive relief during the dispute resolution.
3. Taxes. The fees in the Investment Summary do not include any taxes, including, without limitation,
sales, use, or excise tax. If you are a tax-exempt entity, you agree to provide us with a tax-exempt
certificate. Otherwise, we will pay all applicable taxes to the proper authorities and you will reimburse
us for such taxes. If you have a valid direct-pay permit, you agree to provide us with a copy. For
clarity, we are responsible for paying our income taxes arising from our performance of this
Agreement.
4. Nondiscrimination. We will not discriminate against any person employed or applying for
employment concerning the performance of our responsibilities under this Agreement. This
discrimination prohibition will apply to all matters of initial employment, tenure, and terms of
employment, or otherwise with respect to any matter directly or indirectly relating to employment
concerning race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability that
is unrelated to the individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position, height,
weight, marital status, or political affiliation. We will post, where appropriate, all notices related to
nondiscrimination as may be required by applicable law.
5. E-Verify. We have complied, and will comply, with the E-Verify procedures administered by the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services Verification Division for all of our employees assigned to your
project.
6. Subcontractors. We will not subcontract any services under this Agreement without your prior
written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld.
7. Binding Effect; No Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding on, and shall be for the benefit of,
either your or our successor(s) or permitted assign(s). Neither party may assign this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the other party; provided, however, your consent is not required
for an assignment by us as a result of a corporate reorganization, merger, acquisition, or purchase of
substantially all of our assets; however, should one of these occur, you have the right to unilaterally
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terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to us. Upon termination, you shall
remit payment to us for all services delivered to you and all expenses incurred by us prior to our
receipt of the termination notice.
8. Force Majeure. Except for your payment obligations, neither party will be liable for delays in
performing its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that the delay is caused by Force
Majeure; provided, however, that within ten (10) business days of the Force Majeure event, the party
whose performance is delayed provides the other party with written notice explaining the cause and
extent thereof, as well as a request for a reasonable time extension equal to the estimated duration
of the Force Majeure event.
9. No Intended Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is entered into solely for the benefit of you
and us. No third party will be deemed a beneficiary of this Agreement, and no third party will have
the right to make any claim or assert any right under this Agreement.
10. Purpose/Use Of Appraisals. By virtue of this Agreement we are contracted to provide certain services
specified herein and recommendations of value to you which are intended for exclusive use by you
for determinations of assessment for ad valorem tax purposes. Any use other than that stated above
is not authorized nor intended, and most specifically excluded is an opinion of value used for federally
related real estate transactions or other mortgage purposes.
11. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between you and
us with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any prior agreements, understandings,
and representations, whether written, oral, expressed, implied, or statutory. Purchase orders
submitted by you, if any, are for your internal administrative purposes only, and the terms and
conditions contained in those purchase orders will have no force or effect. This Agreement may only
be modified by a written amendment signed by an authorized representative of each party.
12. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder
of this Agreement will be considered valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
13. No Waiver. In the event that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are not strictly enforced by
either party, such non-enforcement will not act as or be deemed to act as a waiver or modification of
this Agreement, nor will such non-enforcement prevent such party from enforcing each and every
term of this Agreement thereafter.
14. Independent Contractor. We are an independent contractor for all purposes under this Agreement.
15. Notices. All notices or communications required or permitted as a part of this Agreement , such as
notice of an alleged material breach for a termination for cause or a dispute that must be submitted
to dispute resolution, must be in writing and will be deemed delivered upon the earlier of the
following: (a) actual receipt by the receiving party; (b) upon receipt by sender of a certified mail, return
receipt signed by an employee or agent of the receiving party; (c) upon receipt by sender of proof of
email delivery; or (d) if not actually received, five (5) days after deposit with the United States Postal
Service authorized mail center with proper postage (certified mail, return receipt requested) affixed
and addressed to the other party at the address set forth on the signature page hereto or such other
address as the party may have designated by proper notice. The consequences for the failure to
receive a notice due to improper notification by the intended receiving party of a change in address
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will be borne by the intended receiving party.
16. Client Lists. You agree that we may identify you by name in client lists, marketing presentations, and
promotional materials.
17. Confidentiality. Both parties recognize that their respective employees and agents, in the course of
performance of this Agreement, may be exposed to confidential information and that disclosure of
such information could violate rights to private individuals and entities , including the parties.
Confidential information is nonpublic information that a reasonable person would believe to be
confidential and includes, without limitation, personal identifying information (e.g., social security
numbers) and trade secrets, each as defined by applicable state law. Each party agrees that it will not
disclose any confidential information of the other party and further agrees to take all reasonable and
appropriate action to prevent such disclosure by its employees or agents. The confidentiality
covenants contained herein will survive the termination or cancellation of this Agreement. This
obligation of confidentiality will not apply to information that:
(a) is in the public domain, either at the time of disclosure or afterwards, except by breach of this
Agreement by a party or its employees or agents;
(b) a party can establish by reasonable proof was in that party's possession at the time of initial
disclosure;
(c) a party receives from a third party who has a right to disclose it to the receiving party; or
(d) is the subject of a legitimate disclosure request under the open records laws or similar
applicable public disclosure laws governing this Agreement; provided, however, that in the
event you receive an open records or other similar applicable request, you will give us prompt
notice and otherwise perform the functions required by applicable law.
18. Business License. In the event a local business license is required for us to perform services hereunder,
you will promptly notify us and provide us with the necessary paperwork and/or contact information
so that we may timely obtain such license.
19. Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Wisconsin. Any legal action relating to this Agreement shall be brought and maintained
in the Circuit Court of Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
20. Multiple Originals and Authorized Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in multiple originals,
any of which will be independently treated as an original document. Any electronic, faxed, scanned,
photocopied, or similarly reproduced signature on this Agreement or any amendment hereto will be
deemed an original signature and will be fully enforceable as if an original signature. Each party
represents to the other that the signatory set forth below is duly authorized to bind that party to this
Agreement.
21. Contract Documents. This Agreement includes the following exhibits:
Exhibit A Investment Summary
Exhibit B Invoicing and Payment Policy
Exhibit C Statement of Work
Exhibit D Client Responsibilities
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, a duly authorized representative of each party has executed this Agreement as
of the date(s) set forth below.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. City of Muskego, Wisconsin
Appraisal & Tax Division
By: By:
Name: Gus Tenhundfeld Name:
Title: Inside Sales Manager Title:
Date: 11/18/2021 Date:
Address for Notices: Address for Notices:
Tyler Technologies, Inc. City of Muskego
One Tyler Way W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Moraine, OH 45439 Muskego, WI 53150
Attention: VP & GM, Appraisal Services Attention: ______________________________
Exhibit A
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Exhibit A
Investment Summary
The following Investment Summary details the services to be delivered by Tyler to Client under this
Agreement. This Investment Summary is effective as of the Effective Date. Capitalized terms not
otherwise defined will have the meaning assigned to such terms in your Agreement.
Assessment Year Annual Fees
The Client shall pay Tyler a fee of EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($82,300) for the
services described in Schedule A, Exhibit C for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
The Client shall pay Tyler a fee of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($83,800) for the
services described in Schedule A, Exhibit C for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
The Client shall pay Tyler a fee of EIGHTY-FIVE FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($85,400) for the services
described in Schedule A, Exhibit C for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
The Client shall pay Tyler a fee of EIGHTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($80,500) for the services
described in Schedule A, Exhibit C for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
The Client shall pay Tyler a fee of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($62,000) for the services described
in Schedule B, Exhibit C for the period of November 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Additional Services:
Should the Client desire additional services outside the scope of this Agreement as set forth in Exhibit C -
Statement of Work shall be added to this Agreement pursuant to Section F(1).
Exhibit B
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Exhibit B
Invoicing and Payment Policy
Tyler will provide you with the services set forth in the Investment Summary and Statement of Work.
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined will have the meaning assigned to such terms in your Agreement.
Invoicing: We will invoice you for the applicable services and for the fees described in the Investment
Summary as set forth below. Your rights to dispute any invoice are set forth in your Agreement.
1. Professional Services. Tyler will issue an invoice every four (4) weeks for an amount which shall
reflect the work performed in the preceding four (4) weeks.
2. Expenses. The service fees in the Investment Summary include travel expenses.
Payment. Payment for undisputed invoices is due within forty-five (45) days of the invoice date.
We prefer to receive payments electronically. Our electronic payment information is available by
contacting AR@tylertech.com.
Exhibit C
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Exhibit C
Statement of Work
The following Statement of Work details the services to be delivered by Tyler to the Client under your
Agreement. This Statement of Work is effective as of the Effective Date. Capitalized terms not otherwise
defined will have the meaning assigned to such terms in your Agreement.
SCHEDULE A - ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY TYLER
SECTION I. General Provisions
A. Tyler will perform the municipal assessment services as the statutory assessor of the
City of Muskego, pursuant to Chapter 70 of the Wisconsin Statutes (as amended from
time to time) as hereinafter set forth. Hereinafter, City of Muskego shall be referred to
as “Client”. Tyler shall report and be accountable to the Director of Finance and
Administration or his/her designee.
B. Meeting Hours - Tyler will be available to attend, upon the requests of the Director of
Finance and Administration, department head meetings or other prescribed meetings
not directly related to specific assessment issues, upon reasonable prior notice.
C. Client Staff Supervision - Tyler will provide supervisory guidance and training to current
and future municipal staff, as directed by the Director of Finance and Administration in
the use of assessment related computer programs and in understanding the location
and interpretation of assessment property tax information and other material generally
utilized by Tyler. Such training shall be accomplished within a reasonable time of need
and within Tyler's regular hours of availability hereunder, during the entire term of this
Agreement.
SECTION II. Assessment Duties
The prescribed duties of Tyler shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1. Maintain the Client’s assessment roll as required pursuant to Chapter 70 of the
Wisconsin Statutes, as amended from time to time.
B. Provide on-site clerical support for the Assessor’s Office averaging sixteen (16) hours per
week, said hours to begin January 1, 2022 and continue through December 31, 2025.
The Client and Tyler shall agree on the specific days of the week for said hours to be
provided.
C. Provide on-site assessment supervision by an individual certified at the Assessor 2 level
of certification with the Department of Revenue, as needed, in order to successfully
complete the annual assessment rolls and revaluation beginning January 1, 2022 and
continuing through December 31, 2025.
Exhibit C
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D. Perform field review as Tyler deems necessary on sale properties and properties for
which no building permit has been issued.
E. Change and keep updated property record data and review assessments in 2022, 2023,
2024 and 2025 for the following reasons:
1. Annexation
2. Measure, field review, and assess new construction or remodeling (as provided for
by permits) as of January 1st of the current year, with photos and including interior
inspections
3. Measure, field review, and assess properties under partial construction as of
January 1st of the previous year, including interior inspections and photos, as
required
4. Measure, field review, and assess miscellaneous permits such as decks, basement
remodels, detached buildings, air conditioning, and any other type of permits that
affect the assessed value of the property
5. New (recorded) plats, certified surveys, and other land divisions
6. Formerly exempt, now assessed parcels
7. Formerly assessed, now requesting exemption parcels
8. Buildings destroyed, significantly damaged or removed (as provided for by permits)
9. Change to higher land use
10. Change in class or legal description
11. Agricultural use value assessments as prescribed by state statutes
12. Parcels with information discovered by the Assessor’s office that was not previously
on the assessment record
13. Data and final valuations shall be recorded in the Client’s IAS CAMA solution and be
in accordance and equity with the City of Muskego assessment database that is in
place for the current assessment year or resulting from a subsequent revaluation
F. Personal property accounts are to be assessed as per the value reported on the returns
filed pursuant to law of property to be assessed as follows:
1. Annually field visit all personal property accounts to discover new accounts and
account for businesses that may have closed prior to the assessment year.
2. Mail forms to all holders of personal property by January 15th of each year.
3. Value reported will be reviewed for uniformity between similar types of property.
4. Personal property subject to assessment but not reported, shall be field inspected
as to physical location and actual operation, then “doomage” assessed by Tyler as
described in Chapter 70 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
5. Should Tyler become aware of any new assessable personal property accounts, the
appropriate forms shall be mailed and a new personal property identification
number shall be created. Should the property of owner of such new account fail to
file or report within a reasonable time prior to the Board of Review, Tyler shall place
a doomage assessment on the property as described in Section II Assessment Duties
under F.4 above.
Exhibit C
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G. Prepare and maintain the assessment roll and coordinate with the Waukesha County
Tax Listing Offices to facilitate the transfer of assessment data and values. Tyler shall
balance values between the Client’s IAS CAMA solution and the County’s tax solution
prior to the start of Board of Review and after the conclusion of Board of Review. The
final balance shall take place within fourteen (14) days after the conclusion of board of
review.
H. Tyler shall work with the Director of Finance and Administration to schedule and
conduct all work under this agreement for a timely completion of the assessment roll.
I. Tyler shall complete all required assessor reports to be filed with the Department of
Revenue including the Municipal Assessor’s Report (MAR). A copy of the MAR report
will be given to the Director of Finance and Administration after final submission of the
report to the Department of Revenue. An amended report may be submitted after
review by the Director of Finance and Administration.
J. Tyler shall record all appropriate data relating to sale properties including, sale data,
sale type, sale price, sale validity code, ownership information, document number and
DOR sales number in the Client’s IAS CAMA solution and report all required data in the
Department of Revenues PAD (Provide Assessment Data) system.
K. Tyler shall work with the Client’s IT Department to place assessment data and sales
listings on the Client’s website.
L. Tyler shall prepare and mail notices of assessment annually as required by law. The cost
of materials and postage relating to notices of assessment shall be the responsibility of
the Client.
M. Prepare, attend and serve as staff during the annual Open Book and Board of Review
periods as required by the Wisconsin Statutes. Tyler shall be responsible for working
with the City Clerk to schedule Open Book and Board of Review dates. Tyler will also
promptly and adequately follow up and respond to any appeals made at the Board of
Review hearings, incorporating assessment modifications as approved.
N. Provide a telephone number and email address for city officials and residents to contact
a responsible member of its staff during normal business hours Monday through Friday
of each week. Responses shall be made within forty-eight (48) hours.
O. Capture a new digital image on one-third (1/3) of the improved parcel in the city in each
assessment year 2022, 2023 and 2024, and incorporate the new image into the current
IAS CAMA system.
SCHEDULE B - REVALUATION SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
A. Tyler shall complete a revaluation for assessment year 2025 in the form of an interim
market update as identified on page 4-3 of the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual.
B. Approaches to Value
1. Type of Approach – Tyler shall consider the cost, market and income approaches in
the valuation of all vacant and improved parcels of property.
Exhibit C
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2. Sales Analysis – Tyler shall analyze sales data provided in order to become familiar
with prevailing market conditions, activity and specific transactions which may be
utilized in determining the market value of competitive properties throughout the
city.
3. Income Analysis – In valuing income-producing properties, Tyler shall collect
information from owners, tenants, realtors, financial institutions and any other
necessary sources, for use in the valuation process. Data to be analyzed shall include
actual and economic rents for each type of property, typical vacancy rates and
typical operating expense ratios. All data shall be properly documented and
adequate records shall be prepared for each parcel showing the determination of
value by the income approach. For improved parcels, this shall include a
reconstruction of income and expenses, an estimate of remaining economic life, and
the capitalization rate applied. Capitalization rates shall be accurately documented
by information obtained from the market. Any documentation used in establishing
any of the foregoing shall become property of the Client.
C. Data for Evaluation – Tyler shall gather and analyze market value data including, but not
limited to sales, lease data, rentals, rates of return, operating statements, vacancy
factors, and construction costs for use in determining property valuation standards
pursuant to Section 70.32 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Data gathered will either be noted
on the property record cards or contained within supplements to the record cards.
D. Neighborhood Delineation – Tyler shall update existing neighborhood delineation for
the entire city and provide the Client with a color-coded map indicating the various
neighborhood designations. The neighborhood identification procedure shall conform to
the Client’s IAS CAMA solution.
E. Data Management – This section will outline Tyler’s procedures for collecting and
encoding the data collected into the Client’s IAS CAMA solution.
1. Tyler shall encode or perform data maintenance to all property records as needed
into the IAS CAMA solution.
2. The Client and Tyler shall cooperate to avoid duplication and confusion to the
property owner and to see that all permit alterations and additions are accounted
for in the revaluation program.
F. Improvement Valuation – Tyler proposes to follow the guidelines listed below in
determining improvement revaluation:
1. Valuation Approach – Tyler shall value improvements in accordance with the
Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual and the Client’s IAS CAMA solution. The
three (3) industry-recognized approaches to value; i.e. market, cost and income,
shall be considered by Tyler for all parcels. All accrued depreciation, including
physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence, must
be accurately documented by the market and deducted from current replacement
costs.
2. Residential Approach – In valuing residential improvements, prescribed forms, or
their equivalent as approved by the Department, shall be used in determining final
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values. The property record cards shall be completed as recommended for use with
the Client’s IAS CAMA solution with proper base costs selected as appropriate and
adjusted to reflect differences from base building values.
3. Agricultural Approach – In valuing agricultural outbuildings, the current
replacement costs should be determined for all sound buildings. Buildings in poor
condition, having little or no value, shall be physically described and listed as
having “no value” or given an appropriate sound physical value.
4. Commercial Approach – In valuing commercial improvements, proper base costs
shall be selected as appropriate and adjusted to adequately reflect variations from
base building costs. When many adjustments are necessary to base costs, the
property is a special purpose building, or certain characteristics make it impossible
to value via the Client’s IAS CAMA solution, the unit-in-place method, as presented
in the Marshall & Swift Valuation Service Manual, may be used.
G. Land Valuation – Tyler shall provide the following approach to the revaluation of land
characteristics:
1. Classification – Land classified as Agricultural shall be valued according to use, per
s. 70.32 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Agricultural buildings and the land necessary for
the location and convenience (site) shall be assessed at fair market value in the
Other classification. Land values of the Undeveloped and Agricultural Forest class
properties shall be valued at fifty percent (50%) of market value per s. 70.32 of the
Wisconsin Statutes. Productive Forest, and Other classed land values shall be
determined from an analysis of available market data. When available, market
sales shall be used in the development of Other land units’ values. In the analysis of
sales, work forms shall be prepared for recording data on each sale analyzed and
correlating price data from the sales. Such forms shall be left with the Client.
2. Basic Unit Values – Basic unit values shall be determined for residential and
commercial lands from an analysis of sales, rents, leases and other available
market data. In the analysis of market data, adequate records will be prepared
showing data collected and unit value determinations. Such records shall be left
with the Client. Having determined basic unit values, Tyler shall apply such to each
parcel, making adjustments to account for particular characteristics of the site as
required by the Client’s IAS CAMA solution. For residential and commercial lands,
maps and schedules will be prepared indicating unit values used and locations
thereof to be left with the Client.
3. Land Tables – A copy of all charts, schedules and tables, not previously referred to,
including depth factor tables, and used in the valuation of lands shall be left with
the Client.
H. Final Review – Prior to open book conference, Tyler shall review the indicated value of
the structure and the indicated value of the land as compared against sales information
concerning the same parcel or comparable parcels. Tyler shall make all assessments in
accordance with the Assessor’s Manual as specified in Sections 70.32(1) Wisconsin
Statutes, and Tyler shall be responsible for all final values arrived at in compliance with
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same. The Client may at any time during the final review request an update from Tyler
and/or inspect the work completed by Tyler relating to the preliminary values or other
revaluation topics.
I. Client to Review Assessments – Prior to sending notices and open book conferences,
and upon request by the Client, the Client shall have ample time to review assessed
values on real estate and personal property. At the discretion of the Client, such review
may include property record cards and all other material prepared for the revaluation.
J. Notices of Assessment – Tyler will prepare and send a Notice of Assessment (Notice) by
first class mail to each property owner at the last known mailing address whether or not
the assessment on the property is proposed to be changed. The Notice form used shall
be that approved by the Department of Revenue as provided in Section 70.365. Tyler
shall also indicate on the Notice, or attach to the Notice; the time and place the open
book conference will be held. Mailing shall be five (5) days prior to the first day of
conferences for the convenience of the property owners. Expenses related to the
printing and mailing of the Notices shall be the responsibility of the Client.
K. Open Book Conference – Upon completion of the Client’s review of assessments and
prior to the completion of the assessment rolls, Tyler shall hold open book conferences
for the purpose of enabling property owners or their agents to review and compare the
assessed values. A sufficient number of qualified Tyler personnel, approved by the
Client, will be available to conduct open book conferences, Monday through Friday, at a
place designated by the Client. The open book conferences will be held in an orderly
manner with the least confusion to the property owner. Conferences on an
appointment basis are the preferred method to attain this result. The Client and Tyler
shall mutually agree upon the date and hours of conferences to ensure that all property
owners have an equal opportunity to review their assessment. Hearing times shall
include evening hours.
L. Board of Review – A certified member(s) of Tyler’s field staff, typically the statutory
Assessor, will attend meetings of the Board of Review to explain and defend the
assessed value and be prepared to testify under oath in regard to such values. In the
event of appeal to the Department of Revenue or the courts, it is agreed that Tyler shall
make available a qualified representative(s) upon request from the Client, at no
additional cost, to furnish testimony in defense of the values established by the
revaluation in all cases which might be filed within one (1) year of the completion date
specified for the revaluation.
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Exhibit D
Client Responsibilities
The following Client Responsibilities details the responsibilities of the Client under your Agreement. These
Client Responsibilities are effective as of the Effective Date. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined will
have the meaning assigned to such terms in your Agreement.
SUPPORT OF ASSESSMENT SERVICE BY THE CLIENT
A. Office Assistance
Tyler will perform all clerical duties relating to the Assessor’s Office. The Client shall
provide property owners and the general public with the correct number to contact
Tyler for information requests regarding the assessments. The Client shall allow access
and make available to Tyler, Client records such as, but not limited to, previous
assessment rolls, sewer and water layouts, building permits, tax records, building plans,
records of special assessments, plats, and any other maps currently in possession of the
Client, at no cost. The Client will mail tax bills to property owners and prepare
newspaper notices as required. It is the Client’s responsibility to ensure that those
appealing assessments to the Board of Review do so on the appropriate forms, and to
validate property filed appeals.
B. Office Space and Postage
The Client shall, on occasion, provide at no cost to Tyler, a conference room and phone
to allow Tyler to perform the functions related to property assessment. Tyler shall be
responsible for all costs relating to the mailing of the Notices of Assessment.
C. Miscellaneous General Agreements
The Client governing body shall refrain from interfering with, or influencing any value
estimate by Tyler. The Client shall aid Tyler in a responsible promotion of public
information concerning the work under this Agreement.