Answer.Lapeer Solutions.pdf
Lapeer Solutions LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Lapeer Respondent · 26-001536-TT
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL _____________________________________________________________________________ LAPEER SOLUTIONS LLC, Petitioner, vs. MTT Docket No. 26-001536 Parcel No. L20-84-901-040-00 CITY OF LAPEER L20-84-100-040-00 Respondent. _____________________________________________________________________________ JAY SCHWARTZ Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC 37887 West Twelve Mile Rd. Ste. B Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331 (248) 672-1922 jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org T. ALLEN FRANCIS (P66160) Fletcher Fealko Shoudy & Francis, P.C. Attorneys for Respondent 1411 Third Street, Suite F Port Huron, Michigan 48060 (810) 987-8444 _____________________________________________________________________________ ANSWER TO PETITION NOW COMES Respondent, City of Lapeer, by its attorneys, Fletcher Fealko Shoudy & Francis, P.C., and for its Answer to the Petition says as follows: 1. Respondent admits this matter involves Parcel L20-84-901-040-00 & L20-84- 100-040-00 (collectively the “Subject Property”) which is classified as commercial improved property. 2. Respondent admits the Subject Property is real property. 3. Respondent admits the parcels that make up the Subject Property are contiguous. 4. No response is required.
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2 5. No response is required. 6. Respondent admits the Subject Property is classified as Industrial improved. 7. No response is required. 8. No response is required. 9. No response is required. 10. Respondent admits the parcels that constitute the Subject Property are known as 155 S. Saginaw St. and 207 S. Saginaw St. 11. Respondent admits that it assessed the Subject Property. 12. Respondent does not contest Petitioner’s address. 13. Respondent admits Petitioner’s is challenging the true case and taxable values of the Subject Property. Respondent denies the assessment for the Subject Property is improper, inaccurate or unlawful. 14. Respondent admits Petitioner’s is challenging the true case and taxable values of the Subject Property for the 2026 tax year. Respondent denies the assessment for the Subject Property is improper, inaccurate or unlawful. 15. No response is required. 16. Respondent admits that identified the following values for the Subject Property for 2026: Parcel Number True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value L20-84-901-040-00 $705,200 $352,600 $261,952 L20-84-100-040-00 $519,600 $259,800 $259,800 17. Respondent denies the assessment for the Subject Property is improper, inaccurate or unlawful. 18. Respondent admits that Petitioner is challenging the assessment for the Subject Property. Respondent denies the assessment for the Subject Property is improper, inaccurate or unlawful.
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3 19. Respondent admits that Petitioner is challenging the assessment for the Subject Property. Respondent denies the assessment for the Subject Property is improper, inaccurate or unlawful. 20. Respondent admits that Petitioner is challenging the assessment for the Subject Property. Respondent denies the assessment for the Subject Property is improper, inaccurate or unlawful. WHEREFORE, Respondent, City of Lapeer, prays that the relief requested in the Petition be denied. FLETCHER FEALKO SHOUDY & FRANCIS, P.C. Attorneys for Respondent By:______________________________________ T. ALLEN FRANCIS 1411 Third Street, Suite F Port Huron, Michigan 48060 The undersigned certifies that a copy of the foregoing instrument was served upon the attorneys of record of all parties to the above cause on September 1, 2026 by first class mail / email. T. Allen Francis Dated: September 1, 2026