Comerica v Blackman Township - Proof of Service for Docket 25-001847.pdf
Comerica Bank, Petitioner Vs. Township Of Blackman, Respondent · 25-001847-TT
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August 27, 2025 Chief Clerk Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 MTT Docket No. 25-001847-TT Comerica Bank, Petitioner, v Township of Blackman, Respondent. Dear Honorable Tribunal Enclosed for filing, with regards to the above referenced docket number, please find: 1. A Proof of Service indicating that a copy of the Petition was served on the appropriate parties. If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 216.685.9448. Respectfully Submitted Ryan, LLC /s/ Mark T. McMerrell Mark T. McMerrell Petitioner’s Representative 600 Superior Avenue E, Suite 1810 Cleveland, OH 44114 216.685.9448
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Comerica Bank, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 25-001847-TT . Township of Blackman, Respondent. PROOF OF SERVICE I, Janet Muchewicz, being duly sworn, deposes and says that on August 27, 2025, a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter, was served by U.S Postal Service upon: Certified Mail [— Blackman Charter Township Assessor, 1990 W. Parnall Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201 2. Blackman Charter Township Clerk, 1990 W. Parnall Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201 First Class Mail Jackson County Clerk, 312 S. Jackson Street, Jackson, Michigan 49201 Jackson Public School District, 522 Wildwood Ave, Jackson, Michigan 49201 Jackson County Equalization, 120 W. Michigan Avenue #2, Jackson, Michigan 49201 State Treasurer, Michigan Department of Treasury, 430 W. Allegan, Lansing, Michigan 48922 ow ow
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Comerica Bank MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. 25-001847 Blackman Charter Township Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 38-000-08-426-017-00 (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 x 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): N/A - No personal property is included in this appeal 6. The property identified above is classified as 201 - Commercial Improved
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MTT Docket No. 25-001847 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): N/A 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): N/A The property or properties at issue are located in Jackson County. The property or properties’ address is: 2815 E. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Blackman Charter Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: Comerica Bank 1717 Main Street Dallas, Texas 75201 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 uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment
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MTT Docket No. 25-001847 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): N/A 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 2025 $624,500 $312,250 $221,089 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 $250,000 $125,000 $125,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 $374,500 $187,250 $96,089 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner requests that the Tax Tribunal reduce the 2025 True Cash, State Equalized, and taxable values of the appeal parcel and order a tax refund with interest and costs, as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act.
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MTT Docket No. 25-001847 Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: /s/ Mark T. McMerrell Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner; Mark T. McMerrell Email Address: mark.mcmerreli@ryan.com Mailing Address: Ryan LLC Adin 800 Superior Avenu Cleveland Telephone Number: 216.685.9448 Date: May 30, 2025