24-004251.pdf
Id Capital LLC, Petitioner Vs. City Of Detroit, Respondent · 24-004251-TT
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RECEIVED 0CT1 7 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR ID Capital LLC , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v rd MTT Docket No.24-00 42511 City of Detroit , Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 22016636-41 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is x real personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? __ Yes ___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4, Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___ Yes ___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as 201Ccomm
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MTT Docket No. 24-00 425] Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): The property or properties at issue are located in Wayne County. The property or properties’ address is: 21455 W 7 Mi Rd. Detroit MI The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Det Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? __ Yes __ No
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MTT Docket No. 24-0025) Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the prior tax year or vears (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2024 4,177,200 2,088,600 173,790 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2024 3,000,000 1,500,000 173,790 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2024 1,177,200 588,600 0 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Reduction of SEV accordingly
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MTT Docket No. 24-004251 Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner's Authori oe Representa pon, LiF lion: pig 2 [| 7 Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Stephen Polter I Email Address: spolter@polterlaw.com Mailing Address: 2600 W Big Beaver, Ste L100, Troy, MI 48084 Telephone Number: 248-213-6800 Date: Aug 28, 2025
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ID CAPITAL LLC, Petitioner, v. Docket No. 24-004251 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. No response necessary 4. No response necessary. 5. No response necessary. 6. Respondent admits. 7. No response required. 8. No response required. 9. No response required.
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13. Respondent admits only that Petitioner’s instant Tax Tribunal appeal alleges issues involving true cash and taxable values, however, Respondent denies that any such allegations have merit. 14. Respondent admits. 15. No response necessary. 16. Respondent admits. 17. Respondent neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation. 18. Based solely upon Petitioner’s unsubstantiated value contentions Respondent admits. 19. Prayer for relief. No response required. 20. No response necessary. 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, [s/ Kevin C. Richard
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ID CAPITAL LLC, Petitioner, \2 Docket No. 24-004251 CITY OF DETROIT, Respondent. i PROOF OF SERVICE On October 7, 2025, I mailed by email a copy of Respondent’s Answer with Affirmative Defenses in the instant matter to: Steven Polter spolter@polterlaw.com I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. [s/ Kevin C. Richard Kevin C. Richard] | | | Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel City of Detroit Law Department Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500 Dated: October 7, 2025 Detroit, Michigan 48226
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR LANSING DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent MOAHR DOCKET NO. 24-004251 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City of Detroit (Wayne) Local Unit of Govemment/First Name MIL Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Michigan Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name MIL Last Name Kevin [od Richard Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500 City of Detroit Law Department City or Town State ZIP Code Detroit Michigan 48226 Telephone Number 313-237-3061 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) richke@detroitmi gov Electronic Signature Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Kevin C Richard Is
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR ID Capital LLC i MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No.24-004251 Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Stephen Polter states that on Oct 10, 2025 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the following entities] 1. Assessor (via certified mail): City of Detroit CAYMC Bldg. 2 Woodward Ave., Ste 130, Det. MI 48226 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): CAYMC Bldg. 2 Woodward Ave., Ste 200, Det., MI 48226 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 400 Monroe 3. Det, MI 4 K22( 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): CAYMC Bldg. 2 Woodward Ave., Ste 502, Det., MI 48226 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): 3011 W Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail):
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR ID Capital LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 24-004251 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Jason C. Grinnell ORDER DENYING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the case file and the stipulation filed on September 24, 2025, and finds denial appropriate for the following reasons: 1. Petitioner has not paid the appropriate filing fee as required by TTR 223; 2. Petitioner has not served the proper parties as required by TTR 227; and 3. Respondent has not filed an answer as required by TTR 235. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case will be placed on a Prehearing General Call in the normal course of scheduling. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that because this Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is no longer pending before the Tribunal, a new stipulation, and filing fee is required for any future settlement. By ET ———— — / - PROOF OF SERVICE Entered: October 3, 2025 jeg
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