The Kroger Co-City of Ann Arbor-25-002024-TT.pdf
The Kroger Co Of Michigan, Petitioner Vs. City Of Ann Arbor, Respondent · 25-002024-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THE KROGER CO. OF MICHIGAN. ) ) ) Petitioner, ) MTT DOCKET NO.25-002024-TT ) City of Ann Arbor, ) ) ) Respondent. ) PROOF OF SERVICE Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 9th day of September 2025 she served a copy of the Petition upon the following persons by placing same in an envelope properly addressed to each via USPS first class thereon: Washtenaw County Clerk Ann Arbor Public School Board Lawrence Kesenbaum Glynda Wilks — Secretary 200 N Main St Suite 110 2555 S State Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Ann Arbor MI 48104 Michigan State Treasurer Washtenaw County Equalization Director Department of Treasury Samuel C. Spang Treasury Building 200 N Main St Suite 210 430 West Allegan Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Lansing, MI 48922 i jo! Mice ((0 ro) Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Authorized Agent
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THE KROGER CO. OF MICHIGAN. ) ) Petitioner, 2) MTT DOCKET NO.25-002024-TT ) City of Ann Arbor, ) ) ) Respondent. ) PROOF OF SERVICE Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 9th day of September 2025 she served a copy of the Petition upon the following persons by placing same in an envelope properly addressed to each via certified mail thereon: City of Ann Arbor Assessor 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 City of Ann Arbor Clerk Jacqueline Beaudry 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Mico So) Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Authorized Agent
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THE KROGER CO. OF MICHIGAN, MTT Docket No. 25-002024 -TT Petitioner, v City of Ann Arbor , Respondent. ' Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Alex Morse DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. Representatives for Petitioner 9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 689-6467-ofc (917) 488-7825-mobile msilvey@dmainc.com amorse@dmainc.com ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION . Property Parcel No.: 09-08-25-400-009 . The property identified above is real . . Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal. . Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the subject of this appeal.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002024 TT Page 2 of 3 5. The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved 10. 11 12. 13. 14. 15. The assessment(s) at issue were not protested to Respondent’s March, July, or December Board of Review as a protest was not required. The property or properties at issue are in Washtenaw County. The property or properties’ address is: 400 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 The assessments) at issue were established by the: City of Ann Arbor Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 . This appeal involves issues relating to the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values and uniformity. The tax year at issue is: 2025. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s 2025 Board of Review are: Tax True Cash Assessed Taxable Year Value Value Value 2025 | $10,990,200 $5,495,100 $3,664,475 Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2025 are no more than the following: Tax True Cash State Equalized Taxable Year Value Value Value 2025 $5,297,000 $2,648,500 $2,648,500 The values in contention for tax year 2025 are: Tax True Cash State Equalized Taxable Year Value Value Value 2025 $5,693,200 $2,846,600 $1,015,975
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MTT Docket No. 25-002024 TT Page 3 of 3 16. The 2025 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and collected are invalid because: (a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; (b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; (c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and (d) The assessment otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights. WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case and enter an order reducing the 2025 true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under the circumstances. Respectfully submitted, DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. lo Mico 2) Dated: May 30, 2025 By: Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Petitioner's Representative