Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. City of Auburn Hills 25-001983.pdf
Volkswagen Group Of America Inc, Petitioner Vs. City Of Auburn Hills, Respondent · 25-001983-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Petitioner, MTT DOCKET NO. 25-001983-TT City of Auburn Hills, Respondent. PROOF OF SERVICE Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 9t" 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: Lisa Brown Avondale School District Oakland County Clerk Kelly Brault, School Board Secretary 1200 N. Telegraph Road 2940 Waukegan Street Pontiac, MI 48341 Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Michigan State Treasurer Oakland County Equalization Director Department of Treasury 1200 N. Telegraph Road Treasury Building Pontiac, MI 48341 430 West Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 97 Sl (2, (0 o) Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Authorized Agent
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Petitioner, MTT DOCKET NO. 25-001983-TT City of Auburn Hills, Respondent. PROOF OF SERVICE Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 9t" 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: Bill Griffin City of Auburn Hills Assessor 1827 N. Squirrel Road Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 Laura M. Pierce City of Auburn Hills Clerk 1827 N. Squirrel Road Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 Mics ((@ So) Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Authorized Agent
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. , Petitioner, v City of Auburn Hills 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 MTT Docket No. 25-001983 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No.: 02-14-25-226-011 2. The property identified above is real . 3. Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal. 4. Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the subject of this appeal. -TT
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MTT Docket No. 25-001983 _TT Page 2 of 3 5. The property identified above is classified as 301 Industrial-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 Oakland County. The property or properties’ address is: 3800 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 The assessment(s) at issue were established by the: City of Auburn Hills Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 3800 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 . 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 | $33,369,000 $16,684,500 $16,684,500 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 $23,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 The values in contention for tax year 2025 are: Tax True Cash State Equalized Taxable Year Value Value Value 2025 $10,369,000 $5,184,500 $5,184,500
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MTT Docket No. 25-001983 TT Page 3 of 3 16. The 2025 asscssments 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. Mica (0 a) Dated: May 30 , 2025 By: Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Petitioner’s Representative