Letter 111.pdf
Global Empowerment Ministries, Petitioner V County Of Oakland, Respondent · 25-003801-TT
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(| == O = OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER COUNTY AM ILIGHIVGTATNG MANAGEMENT & BUDGET EE Equalization Division (248) 858-0740 | equal@oakgov.com November 5, 2025 Lauren Dedes, Secretary & Treasurer Global Empowerment Ministries 21630 W. 7 Mile Road Detroit, Michigan 48219 RE: Application for Exemption of Real Estate Parcel # 12-19-23-352-007 aka 45 Orchard Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Mi Dear Ms. Dedes, In connection with your application for exemption regarding the captioned subject, we find no basis to grant exemption status. Based upon the information submitted, we find that it does not fulfill the guidelines outlined in MCL 211.7s of the Michigan General Property Tax Act. Please be aware that any taxes billed for 2025 and/or prior years will be owed. Please be aware that if property taxes are allowed to become delinquent for an extended period of time, the property may be seized and offered for land sale through the Oakland County Treasurers Office. rty was transferred from Arthur L. Cartwright, an individual, to ty, the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) will be removed from the parcel beginning January 1, 2026. Michigan tax law outlines that business entities are not considered an individual, therefore do not qualify for the PRE exemption. MCL 211.7dd(a) provided definitions of “owner” for the purposes of MCL 211.7cc, and these definitions refer to a “person.” A as opposed to a business organization, when considering that term ” means only an “individual,” 1d the property ever be transferred back into his name, he could davit again. Copies are available on our website Iso serves as notification that the PRE will be Please note that on 06/25/25 the prope Global Empowerment Ministries, a business enti “person in relation to MCL 211.7cc. Shou reapply for exemption by filling out a PRE affi (oakgov.com/equal) and at the city hall. This letter a removed for 2026. Should you have any questions on this matter, please contact me at 248-975-9586 or jonestr@oakgov.com. directly to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 35 days of the Further appeal of this decision can be made date of this notice, Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 250 Elizabeth Lake Road, Ste. 1000 W | Oakland Pointe Office Building | Pontiac, MI 48341 | Fax (248) 858-2074 | oakgov.com