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William L Lawson Jr Trust Petitioner V Township Of Hamilton Respondent · 26-000620-TT
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RECEIVED
AUG 1 0 2006
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA
s
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM
VALUATION / UNCAPPING
MTT DOCKET NO,
_26-000620
Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information
Unit of Government
HAMILTON AND LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
Malling Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route):
PO BOX 35
City or Town:
State:
ZIP Code:
DECATUR
mi
49045
Telephone Number: 269-655-1144
Emali Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email):
BEN.APGLLC@GMAIL.COM
Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name:
ML:
Last Name:
BEN
A
BROUSSEAU
Firm Name (if any):
Mailing Address (No., Streat, P.O. Box or Rural Route):
PO BOX 35
City or Town:
State:
ZIP Code:
DECATUR
Mi
49045
Tetephone Number: 269-655-1144
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence vie email):
BEN.APGLLC@GMAIL.COM
Section 3: Subject Property Information
Are the parcels fisted by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining?
if no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attacha
separate sheet if necessary.
Yes
Im No
[} Not Applicable
Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for ail tax years at issue?
ves
[J NoPage 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
.
GOVERNOR
]
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal
THE PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE ASSESSMENT AND TAXABLE VALUE
INCREASES ON TWO PARCELS. ONE OF THE PARCELS IS LOCATED IN
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP AND THE PETITIONER DID ATTEND THE 2026 MARCH
BOARD OF REVIEW. THE PETITIONER DID NOT ATTEND THE 2026 MARCH
BoD, QF REVIEW FOR THE OTHER PARCEL LOCATED IN LAWRENCE
Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues
IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES
Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)?
Yes
No
If yes, chack which BOR Petitioner attended:
March
0 July
[1] December ON
1 OF 2 PARCELS.
If the July or Decembar BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? [| Yes
OJ No
If yes, cite the Board's authority.
Was the assessment at Issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [Wm] Yes
No
If yes, explain
Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?
[J ves
#No
If so, what is the issus date?
IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE
When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued?
Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped?
Section 6: Valuation Information *use the multipte parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcet Number:
SEE MULTIPLE PARCEL ATTACHMENT
Classification of Properly:
Real]
Personal
{J (chsck one)
Agricultural (1
Commercial 1
Industrial [1
Residential 3
Timber-Cutover [1
Developmentai{]
Utility 0 (check one)Page 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
LANSING
MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA
DIRECTOR
MULTIPLE PARCEL ATTACHMENT TO ANSWER FORM
VALUATION APPEAL
MTT DOCKET NO.
_26-000620
Respondent’s Contact Information:
Local Unit of GovernmentiFirst Name:
mi
Last Name:
BEN
A
BROUSSEAU
Valuation Information
Parcel Number: 80
1 0 00 1
002
1 1
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal L] (check one)
Agricultur§]
Commeralat{]
Industrial)
Residential #2
Timber-Cutover [J
Davalopmentat 0
Utility {J (check one)
Assessed Vaile (also known aa State Equalized Value) established
| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review:
by the Board of Review:
“7277, [Cire]
206,196
What do you believe is the fair market valu (also known as true cash value)?
1,455,800
What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash
What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed
value by 8)
727,900
assessed valus)
206,196
Valuation Information
Parcel Number:
80-1 3-036-002-00
Classification of Property:
Reali
Personal
(1 (check one)
Agriculturfl
Commerciat [1
IndustriatT]
Residential
J
Timber-Cutover (J
Davelopmentat [J
Uulity [J (check one)
Assessed Vwiue’(also known as State Equalized Vatue) established
| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review:
3)
!
y the Board of Review:
/ 2,77
|=04%)
44,895
245,800
What do you beligve is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)?
What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash
value by 5) 122,900
What do you belleve is the taxable value? {cannot exceed
assessed value)
44,899
Valuation Information
Parcel Number;
Classification of Property:
Real L]
Personal [J {check one)
Agricuitural C1
Commercial
[J
industrial 3
Residential
[J
Timber-Cutover (1
Davelopmental [1
Utility {J (chack one)
Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established
by the Board of Review:
Taxable Value established by the Board of Review:Page 4
202 PEeser CRED Parcel Number: 80~10-001-002-11 Jurisdiction: HAMILTON TOWNSHIP County: Van Buren Printed on 08/04/2026 Grantor Grantee Sale Sale Inst. Terms of Sale Liber Verified Prent. Price Date Type & Page By Trans. LAWSON WILLIAM L JR LAWSON WILLIAM IL JR TRUST 0 11/21/2016 QC 03-ARM'S LENGTH 1644-813 OTHER 0.0 Property Address Class: AGRICULTURAL-IMPRO Zoning: AG Building Perxmit(s) Date Number Status 47367 72ND AVE School: DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS 05/21/2006 06-009 FINISHED P.R.E. 100% 03/28/2003 Owner's Name/Address MEP #: 2-A1 LAWSON WILLIAM L JR TRUST 2026 Est TCV 1,466,633 TCV/TFA: 991.64 47367 72ND AVE et / . DECATUR MI 45045 X Improved Vacant Land Value Estimates for Land Table 10101.AGRICULTURAL Public * Factors * Improvements Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value — Dirt Road RES TABLE 2.000 Acres 16,815 100 33,630 [Tax Description Gravel Road AG ACREAGE DRY WOODS 20.00 Acres 5300 100 118,000 2ZA1 1-4-15 750-410 825-77 854-338 Paved Road AG ACREAGE ROW 4.42 Acres 0 100 0 979-606 1028-1 1410-913 1423-930 1469-810 Storm Sewer AG ACREAGE WET WOODS 4.00 Acres ~~ 2800 100 11,200 1644-813 *¥* NWFR1/4 OF NEFR1/4 OF SEC. Sidewalk AG ACREAGE SCRUB 6.00 Acres ~~ 3000 100 18,000 ALSO N 15 R OF NFR1/2 NWFR1/4 OF SEC & A Water AG ACREAGE TILLABLE 195.03 Acres 5900 100 1,150,677 STRIP OF LAND OFF E END OF SD NFR1/2 Sewer 231.45 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 1,331,507 NWFR1/4 WIDE ENOUGH TO MAKE IN ALL 38 A. Electric ALSO N 15.33 A OF 51/2 NEFR1/4 OF SEC. Gas ALSO S 673" OF NEFR1/4 OF SD NEFR1/4 OF Curb Lend Improvement Cost Estimates as BEG AT CEN OF SEC ™ Street Lights Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value NOD16'40"E ALG N&S 1/4 L 789.64 TO NL Standard Utilities D/W/P: 4in Concrete 6.62 600 39 1,596 OF § 48 A OF NEFRL/4 OF SD SEC, TH Underground Utils. Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 1,596 S88D59'40"E ALG SD N L 1972.84", TH S PAR ROSRCTOP0 TT. OTH SARNGTIRANE PAR TON T. Topography of Work Description for Permit 06-009, Issued 05/21/2006: 12X34 ADDN TO BARN Level Rolling Low - High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland pa Flood Plain Year Land Building Assessed Board of: Tribunal/ Taxable Value Value Value Review Other Value Who When What 2026 665,800 67,500 733,300 727, 900M 206,136C . LL 2025 638,260 34,300 722,500 206, 776C The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1899 - 2009. 3034 €83.30 77 Licensed To: Township of Hamilton, County +300 +800 660,100 184,740C of Cass, Michigan 2023 418,000 74,600 492,600 185,467C *+* Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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Residential Building lof
l
Parcel Number:
80-10-001-002~11
Printed on
08/04/2026
Building Type
(3)
Roof
{cont.)
"XSingle Family
Mobile
Home
(11)
Heating/Cooling
{15)
Built=-ins
(15)
Fireplaces
(16)
Porches/Decks
(17)
Garage
Eavestrough
Insulation
X
Gas
0il
Elec.
Wood
Coal
Steam
Appliance Allow.
Cook Top
Interior
2 Story =
liInteriox
1
Story
:Area Type
"64'cGEP (1 Story)
Year Built:
‘Car Capacity:
Town Home
0! Front Overhan
-
1 Dishwasher
2nd/Same
Stack
Class:
Duplex
0:0ther overhang
Forced Alr w/o Ducts
Garbage Disposal
Two Sided
Exterior:
A-Frame
”
X Forced Air w/ Ducts
Bath Heater
Exterior
1 Story
Brick Ven.:
SE
mens (4)
IDLOELOE
Forced Hot Water
Vent Fan
Exterior
2 Story
Stone Ven.:
X
Wood
Frame
J
—
—
Electric Baseboard
Hot Tub
Prefab
1
Story
Common Wall:
rywall
Plaster
Elec.
Ceil. Radiant
Unvented Hood
Prefab
2 Story
Foundation:
“Building Style:
|
Faneled
Wood T&G
Fadianc
(in-fioos)
Vented Hood
Heat Circulator
Finished
2:
SINGLE FAMILY
Trim
&
Decoration
Electric
Wa
eat
Intercom
Raised Hearth
Auto.
Doors:
rr
St hr
Space Heater
Jacuzzi
Tub
Wood Stove
Mech.
Doors:
Yr Built
Remodeled
Ex
|X
Ord
Min
Wall/Floor Furnace
Jacuzzi repl.Tub
Direct-Vented Gas
Area:
1976
0
Forced Heat
& Cool
Oven
—
I
% Good:
“Co
{ot
<Size
of Closets
Heat
Pump
.
Microwave
Class:
C
-5
Storage
Area:
Lg
X
Ord
Small
No Heating/Cooling
Standard Range
Effec.
Age:
43
—
—
No Conc.
Floo
—
Central Air
Self Clean Range
Floor Area:
1,479
eee,
Doors:
Solid:
X
H.C.
Wood Furnace
Sauna
Total Base New
:
261,519
E.C.F.
‘Bsmnt Garage:
1
Car
Basement
5)
Floors
_
Trash Compactor
Total Depr Cost:
141,617
X
0.843
z
—
.
1st Floor
(12)
Electric
Central Vacuum
Estimated T.C.V:
119,383
Sarpor
rea:
2nd Floor
Kitchen: Carpeted
100 Amps Service
Security System
ook:
4 Bedrooms
Other: Linoleum
h
-
—
-
_
himecrooms
Other:
No./Qual.
of Fixtures
' Cost Est.
for Res. Bldg:
1
Single Family
SINGLE FAMILY
Cls
C
-5
Blt 1976
(1) Exterior
Er.
TX 82d
Min
| (11)
Beating System: Forced Air w/ Ducts
i
ilings
Ground Area
= 870
SF
Floor Area
=
1479
SF.
fottvi oa
1) Ceiling
No. of Elec. Outlets
Phy/Ab. Phy/Func/Econ/Comb.
% Good=57/100/100/95/54.15
Brick
X Drywall
Many
X Ave.
Few
Economic Depreciation because of:
93 BOR REDUX
(13)
Plumbing
Building Areas
X Insulation
.
Stories
Exterior
Foundation
Size
Cost New
Depr.
Cost
TE
-
Average Fixture(s)
1 syory
Brick
Basement
870
(2)
Windows
(7)
Excavation
13 Fixture Bath
1
Story
Brick
Overhang
609
Many
Targe
Basement:
870
S.F.
1.2 Fixture Bath
Total:
202,221
108, 507
X Avg
X
‘Avg.
Crawl:
0
S.F.
Softener,
Auto
Other Additions/Adjustments
Few
Small
Slab:
0
S.F.
Softener,
Manual
Basement Living Area
870
30,902
16,733
VY Weed ea
Height
to Joists:
0.0
Solar Water Heat
Plumbing
X Wood Sash
No Plumbing
2 Fixture Bath
1
3,026
1,639
on
1 sash
(8)
Basement
Extra Toilet
Water/Sewer
hie
5%
Slack
Extra Sink
1000 Gal Septic
1
4,735
2,564
ee
Siig
od ree
Separate Shower
Water Well,
100 Feet
1
5,751
3,136
Horiz.
Slide
Poure
onc.
Ceramic Tile Floor : porches
Casement
Stone
Ceramic Tile Wains
&
cGEP
(1 Story)
64
5,981
3,239
Double Glass
Treated Wood
Ceramic
Tub Alcove
Garages
pati
ato
oor
ene
5 foncrete Floor
Vent Fan
Class:
C Exterior:
Siding Foundation:
42
Inch
(Unfinished)
a
\9)
Basement
Finis
13) Water Sewer
Basement Garage:
1 Car
1
2,805
1,519
{3)
Roof
Recreation
SF
T
Built-Ins
EE
ros
Public Water
N
Gable
X
Gampbrel:
870 Living
SF
Public Sewer
Dishwasher
1
771
417
Bip
Mansard
Walkout Doors
(B)
,
Fireplaces
ater Well
:
Flat
Shed
No Floor
SF
1
1000 Gal Septic
Interior
1 Story
1
5,287
2,863
+o
Walkout Doors
(A)
© 000 oo) genes
Totals:
261,519
141,617
{1
oor Support
pric
Notes:
93
BOR ADJ
Joists:
Lump
Sum Items:
ECF
(RURAL AGRICULTURAL)
0.843
=> TCV:
118,383
Unsupported Len:
Cntr.Sup:
*** Information herein deemed reliable but
not guaranteed***Page 6
Agricultural Improvement Card 1 of 1 Parcel Number: 80~10-001~002-11 Printed on 08/04/2026 Building Type Farm Utility Buildings Farm Utility Buildings Farm Utility Buildings Year Built Class/Construction D, Frame D, Frame D, Frame Quality/Exteriox Low Cost Low Cost Low Cost # of Walls, Perimeter 4 Wall, 168 4 wall, 152 4 Wall, 208 - Height 14 18 12 Heating System No Heating/Cooling No Heating/Cooling No Heating/Cooling Length/Width/Area 42 x 42 = 1764 46 x 30 = 1380 72 x 32 = 2304 Cost New $ 24,114 $ 20,314 $ 29,975 Phy./Func./Econ. %Good :20/100/100 20.9 20/100/100 20.0 20/100/100 20.0 Depreciated Cost $ 4,823 $ 4,063 $5,995 + Unit-In-Place Items $ 480 $0 $0 Description, Size X LTA FOR AIRPLANE-FL, 1 X Rate X %Good = Cost 500 X 97 = 457 Itemized => Unit-In~Place => Items -> E.C.F. X 0.921 Xx 0.921 Xx 0.921 ” % Good 20 2e 20 Est. True Cash Value $ 4,884 $ 3,742 $ 5,521 Comments: 1820 SQ FT Total Estimated True Cash Value of Agricultural Improvements / This Card: 14147 / All Cards: 14147 *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed **
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Parcel Numbex: 80-10-001~002-11, Agricultural Building 1 Printed on 08/04/2028 go 300 | 21.0 1 STY FR/BSMT , 1STY OH 29.00 29.00 870 sf 609 sf GARAGE UNDER 30.0¢ 21.0 *x% Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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2026 Record
CARED
Parcel Number:
80~13-036-002-00
Jurisdiction:
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
County:
VAN BUREN
Printed on
08/04/2026
Grantor
Grantee
Sale
Sale
Inst.
Terms
of Sale
Liber
Verified
Prent.
Price
Date
Type
&
Page
By
Trans.
LAWSON WILLIAM
L
JR
LAWSON WILLIAM
L
JR TRUST
0.
09/19/2006
WD
03~-ARM'S LENGTH
1469/810
PROPERTY TRANSFER
0.0
LAWSON
7,200:
01/01/1978
‘WD
03~-ARM'S LENGTH
PROPERTY TRANSFER
0.0
Property Address
Class: AGRICULTURAL-IMPRO Zoning:
AG
Building Permit (s)
Date
Number
Status
72ND AVE
School:
LAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
P.R.E.
100% 06/01/19%4 Qual.
Ag.
Owner's Name/Address
Map
§:
415
oN WILLIRM I JR
2026 Est TCV 245,829
”
47367
72ND AVE
X
Improved
Vacant
Land Value Estimates
for Land Table 13101.AGRICULTURAL
DECATUR MI 45045
Public
+ Factors
*
Improvements
Description
Frontage
Depth
Front
Depth
Rate
%Adj.
Reason
Value
ror
Dirt Road
AG TABLE
PASTURE
6.00 Acres
4000
100
24,000
‘Tax Description
% Gravel Road
AG TABLE
SWAMP
16.00 Acres
1400
100
22,400
419
36-3~15
750-410
1469-810
*
SE1/4
Paved Road
AG TABLE
TILLABLE
34.74 Acres
5400
100
187,596
$W1/4
OF SEC.
ALSO
S
13
A OF
E
1/2
W 1/2
Storm Sewer
AG TABLE
ROW
&
DRAIN
1.73 Acres
0
100
0
‘SW1/4
OF SEC.
Sidewalk
58.47 Total Acres
Total
Est.
Land Value
=
233,996
Comments/Influences
Water
423-8070
Sewer
X
{Electric
Gas
Curb
Street Lights
Standard Utilities
Underground Utils.
Topography
of
Site
Level
X
Rolling
Low
High
Landscaped
Swamp
Wooded
Pond
‘Waterfront
Ravine
Wetland
—
Flood Plain
Year
Land
Building
Assessed
Board
of:
Tribunal/
Taxable
Value
Value
Value
Review
Other
Value
Who
When
What
2026
117,000
5,500
122,800°
44,899C
DC~ 08/18/1992 Inspected
(2025
105,300
17,400
122,700
110,600M
43,719C
The Bqualizer.
Copyright
(c) 1999
~ 2009. 2G
03/30/2002 Data Enter 353;
98, 600
4,360
162,800
102, 800M
13, 405C
Licensed
To:
Township
of Lawrence,
County
of Van Buren, Michigan
2023
84,600
12,600
$7,200
88,200M
40,386C
*x¥ Information herein deemed reliable but
not guaranteed***Page 9
Agricultural Improvement Card 1 of 1 Parcel Number: 80-13-036-002-00 Printed on 08/04/2026 Building Type Farm Implement/Equipment Year Built 1985 Class/Construction D, Pole Quality/Exterior Low Cost # of Walls, Perimeter 4 Wall, 364 Height 18 Heating System No Heating/Cooling Length/Width/Area 132 x 50 = 6600 Cost New $ 31,086 Phy./Func./Econ. %Good :40/60/100 24.0 Depreciated Cost $ 7.461 + Unit-In-Place Items $0 Description, Size X Rate X %Good = Cost Itemized ~> Unit-In-Place > Items -> E.C.F. X 1.586 % Good 40 Est. True Cash Value $ 11,833 Comments: Total Estimated True Cash Value of Agricultural Improvements / This Card: 11833 / All Cards: 11833 *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1, BROWN, DPA . GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR WILLIAM LAWSON , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 26-000620 HAMILTON & LAWRENCE TWP. , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE BEN BROUSSEAU states that on 8.5.2026 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the ANSWER FORM relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] WILLIAM LAWSON 47367 72ND AVE DECATUR, Ml 49045 oh — [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] BEN BROUSSEAU [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy]
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