Board approves destroyed-property valuation adjustments and schedules tax-exemption hearing for Apace groups

At its July 15, 2026 meeting the Richardson County Board of Equalization approved valuation changes reported on Form 425 (Reports of Destroyed Property) and acted on related assessment-administration items.

Commissioner Campbell moved to approve the valuation changes listed on the Form 425 reports; Chairman John Caverzagie seconded the motion, which passed by roll call (Karas—aye; Campbell—aye; Caverzagie—aye). Approved entries included Rodney R. Heinen (listed 2026 value $1,235,859.00, marked as destroyed property and approved at $1,235,859.00) and Bradley Rausch (listed $924,231.00; BOE approved $841,995.00). Two parcels for Dale Duerfeldt and one for Terry Lotter were also adjusted and approved as shown in the meeting record.

Chairman Caverzagie then moved to add one listing to the county’s 2026 over-value, under-value and omitted parcels listing as prepared by the County Assessor; Commissioner Karas seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Assessor Kim Riggs reported her recommendation to approve tax-exemption applications for Apace and Apace Foundation and recommended assessing penalties for late filing pursuant to Nebraska Revised State Statute 77-202.01(2). Riggs specified penalty amounts of $600 for Apace and $600 for Apace Foundation. The board scheduled a hearing on those real-estate tax exemptions for July 29, 2026, at 8:45 a.m.

The meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m. following a motion by Commissioner Karas and unanimous roll-call approval. The board’s actions will be reflected in the county’s assessment and exemption dockets ahead of the scheduled hearing.