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Flint Center Properties LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Flint Respondent · 26-001669-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL FLINT CENTER PROPETIES LLC, Petitioner, Vv. MTT Docket # 26-001669 CITY OF FLINT, Respondent. PROOF OF SERVICE STATE OF MICHIGAN } } ss. COUNTY OF OAKLAND) pa Aaron M. Fales, being duly sworn, deposes and says that on September Ny 2026 he served a copy of Petitioner's Petition on the parties named on the attached list. az Aaron M. Fales
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BY CERTIFIED UNITED STATES MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED: CLERK FLINT 1101 S. SAGINAW FLINT, MI 48502 ASSESSOR FLINT 1101 8. SAGINAW FLINT, Mi 48502 AND BY FIRST-CLASS UNITED STATES MAIL: CLERK GENESEE COUNTY 900 S. SAGINAW STREET FLINT, MI 48502-1514 DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION GENESEE COUNTY 900 S. SAGINAW STREET FLINT, Ml 48502-1514 SECRETARY OF SCHOOL BOARD FLINT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 923 E. KEARSLEY STREET FLINT, Mi 48503-6106 STATE TREASURER MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY TREASURY BUILDING 430 W. ALLEGAN ST. LANSING, MI 48922
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Flint Center Properties LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001669 City Of Flint, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.7353, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[tlhe respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: August 21, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE | certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SYSTEM
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
FLINT CENTER PROPERTIES LLC,
Petitioner,
MTT Docket #26. 001669
vs.
Parcel No. 41-09-476-040
CITY OF FLINT,
Respondent.
/
PETITION
FLINT CENTER PROPERTIES
LLC
("Petitioner"), through
its attorneys, Law
Office of Aaron M. Fales, P.C., says:
1.
Petitioner's principal office address
is PO BOX 480485, New Haven,
MI 48038.
Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to property taxes on real
property tax parcel no. 41-09-476-040 ("Petitioner's Property”), at 408
S Center
Rd., FLINT, MI 48506.
2.
Respondent, City of
Flint assesses and collects property taxes on
Petitioner's Property.
3.
In 2026, Respondent determined the taxable value of Petitioner's
Property fo be $428,000 and assessed Petitioner's Property at $428,000 resulting in
a state equalized value of the same amount based on the tenative equalizationPage 5
Petitioner's
Property
was
originally
designed
to
be
used
for
commercial
purposes.
5.
This matter involves issues relating to: (a) valuation, (b) assessment,
(c) taxable value, and {d) uniformity.
6.
At this time, Petitioner believes, as
if relafes to taxable value, that
there is a dispute relative to the value of a loss.
7.
The 2026 assessment, including state equalized value and faxable
value,
imposed
on
Petitioner's
Property,
and
the
faxes
fo
be
levied
and
collected thereon, are invalid and unlawful and operate as a fraud upon the
taxpayer for the reasons that:
(a)
The
assessment,
including
state
equalized
value
and/or
taxable value, exceeds the amount permitted by the Michigan Constitution and
applicable statutes;
(b)
The
assessment,
including
state
equalized
value
and/or
taxable value, are at higher percentages of {rue cash value than permissible
under the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes;
(c}
The
assessment,
including
taxable
value
and/or
state
equalized value, are based upon an erroneous determination of the true cash
value of that portion of Petitioner's Property that is taxable under Michigan law,Page 6
discriminate against Petitioner and deny Petitioner its constitutional rights to uniformity, equal protection and due process of law. WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Tax Tribunal enter an Order reducing the 2026 taxable value of Petitioner's Property from $428,000 to $50,000, and reducing the 2026 assessed and state equalized values of Petitioner's Property from $428,000 to $50,000, and requiring Respondent to pay Petitioner the refunds attributable to such reductions, plus interest and costs. Respectiully submitted, LAW OFFICE OF AARON M. FALES, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner Ad Aaron M, Fales (P72864) 330 Hamilton Row, Ste. 350 Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 767-9840 By: Dated: May 27, 2026