Detroit Manufacturing Systems, LLC MTT# 25-002088 answer.pdf
Detroit Manufacturing Systems LLC, Petitioner Vs. City Of Detroit, Respondent · 25-002088-TT
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL DETROIT MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, LLC, Petitioner, v. MTT Docket No. 25-002088 CITY OF DETROIT, Respondent. / ANSWER RESPONDENT, CITY OF DETROIT, for its Answer to the Petition filed in this matter states as follows: 1. Respondent admits. 2. Respondent admits. 3. Respondent admits. 4. Respondent admits. 5. Respondent admits. 6. Respondent admits. 7. Respondent admits. 8. Respondent admits. 9. Respondent admits. 10. Respondent admits.
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2 11. Respondent admits only that Petitioner’s instant Tax Tribunal appeal alleges issues involving true cash, taxable values, and uniformity. Respondent denies that any such allegations have merit. 12. Respondent admits. 13. Respondent admits. 14. Respondent denies Petitioner’s contentions of value are correct or accurate. 15. Based solely upon Petitioner’s unsubstantiated contentions of value Respondent admits. 16. Respondent denies as untrue. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES Respondent further asserts that Petitioner’s claims are barred, in whole or in part, by: 1. Petitioner’s claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 2. Petitioner has failed to state a claim for which relief may be granted. 3. Petitioner lacks standing. WHEREFORE, Respondent City of Detroit respectfully requests that this Honorable Tribunal dismiss the petition in this matter and award costs and attorney fees. Respectfully Submitted, Dated: October 22, 2025 ____________________ Kevin C. Richard (P43417) City of Detroit Law Department Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500 Detroit, Michigan 48226 (313) 237-3061
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3 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL DETROIT MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, LLC, Petitioner, v. MTT Docket No. 25-002088 CITY OF DETROIT, Respondent. / PROOF OF SERVICE On October 22, 2025, I mailed by first class mail a copy of Respondent’s Answer in the instant matter to: Michelle M. Silvey DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. _______________________________ Kevin C. Richard (P43417) Assistant Corporation Counsel City of Detroit Law Department Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500 Dated: October 22, 2025 Detroit, Michigan 48226