SKMBT_C36026100514330.pdf
Taylor Cole, Brandon Cole, Petitioners V City Of Ann Arbor, Respondent · 25-003147-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR BRANDON & TAYLOR COLE , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) : vo MTT Docket No. 25-003147 CITY OF ANN ARBOR Respondent(s) MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 1. 1 wish to withdraw my appeal in the above-captioned docket. 2. Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because: After considering the evidence submitted by.the respondent, the petitioner would like to withdraw their appeal. 3. | ask this Tribunal to grant my request to withdraw the appeal and dismiss the above- captioned docket. Please select one of the following: __ lam filing this Motion to Withdraw before Respondent filed an Answer or a responsive motion with the Tribunal. I'am filing this Motion to Withdraw after Respondent has filed an Answer or Responsive Motion with the Tribunal. | attached to this Motion Respondent's written consent to withdraw my petition, or | shall grant Respondent the opportunity to object to this withdrawal. Js/ Wiliam C. Babut (Wall. (. Geler#- William C. Babut Party/Representative (sign here) Print name of person signing I certify that on this date | served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the opposing party or their representative. October 5, 2026 Lut Cs oul FP Date (sign here) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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&¥ Outlook RE: 2203 Melrose Ave. From Hyatt, Heather <HHyatt@a2gov.org> Date Mon 10/5/2026 8:45 AM To William C Babut Esq <wbabut@babutlaw.com> Good morning, Thank you for the communication regarding 2203 Melrose Ave (MTT25-003147). After reviewing comparable properties, condition, and permits, Respondent's values submitted to the Tribunal are well-supported. However, based on the timing of the sale and the uncapping implications, and the current assessed and taxable alues on the roll being lower than the sale price and Petitioner's appraisal, if your client submits a motion to withdraw, the city w ot object. Best Regards, Heather Hyatt, MMAO, Senior Appraiser City of Ann Arbor | 301 E Huron St | Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734.794.6530 | Ext 45340 bhyatt@a2govorg | wwwa2Zgov.org From: William C Babut Esq <wbabut@babutlaw.com> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2026 3:29 PM To: Hyatt, Heather <HHyatt@a2gov.org> Subject: 2203 Melrose Ave. This message was sent from outside of the City of Ann Arbor. Please do not click links, open attachments, or follow directions unless you recognize the source of this email and know the content is safe. Hello Heather, lam writing to you in an effort to possibly settle our MTT case set for 10/21. Would the City agree to stipulate to a TV and SEV of $500,000.00 for the 2025 tax year? The Cole's after they purchased the property had to spend $138,000.00 on repairs that in reality did not increase the value of the property but were necessary for safety and code compliance. To wit; 1. Removal of hazardous lead paint that was peeling and chipping; 2. Repair of water damaged hardwood flooring throughout the home: 3. Installation of insulation in the attic, which was previously bare; 4. Removal and Replacement of knob and tube wiring, which posed a serious safety hazard; 5. Repair leaking roof; 6. Repair numerous water/plumbing leaks. *l used to be the Treasurer in Augusta Township from 1938 through 2007. This case reminds me of one that our assessor (Greg Zaminski) resolved when an older farmhouse had several safety repairs that ultimately was of benefit to the homeowner and the township.