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Scott Ciemniecki Petitioner V City Of Birmingham Respondent · 26-002794-TT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002794

 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City Of Birmingham (OAKLAND)

Local Unit of Government/First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

 

 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Michael

M.I.

C.

Last Name

Gibbons

Firm Name (if any)

Beier Howlett P.C.

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

3001 W. Big Beaver Rd.

Suite 600

City or Town

Troy

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48084

Telephone Number

2482821069

E-mail Address

mgibbons@bhlaw.us.com

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number(s):

08-19-35-428-015

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. the special assessment confirmation 

roll) with this Small Claims Answer if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

If multiple parcels are being appealed are they contiguous or adjoining?

N/A

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Birmingham (OAKLAND)

County

Oakland

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

In response to the allegations set forth in Section 4 of Petitioner's Petition, Respondent states:

The subject special assessment is permitted by all applicable laws, City Charter, and ordinances, and was initiated and levied in full compliance therewith. The

special benefits derived from improvement is beyond that provided to the community as a whole and the amount assessed is reasonably proportionate to the

benefits derived from the improvement.

The Petitioner made public comment at the hearing of necessity, but did not protest at the confirmation of the roll.

The Petitioner failed to appeal the special assessment within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll.

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

Did Petitioner protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll?

No

What was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll?

2026-03-23

How many years is the special assessment being levied?

5

What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied (per parcel)?

2083

What is the basis for the special assessment? Identify the applicable statutory provision.

City of Birmingham's ordinance 91-1 through 94-18 and MCL § 117.1, et. seq., including MCL § 117.4d and 117.24.

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Michael C. Gibbons

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