MTT appeal 41-17-24-251-002.pdf
Benteler Automotive Corporation Petitioner Vs. City Of Wyoming Respondent · 26-001264-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Benteler Automotive , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No.26-001264 Wyoming City, MI (Kent County) Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 41-17-24-251-002 (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 301 Industrial-Improved 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent's March July December Board of Review. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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MTT Docket No. 26-001264 Page 2 of 4 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 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 Kent County. The property or properties’ address is: 4011 Stafford Ave, Wyoming, MI 49548 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Wyoming Assessor, located in Kent County Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: Benteler Automotive Corporation 4011 Stafford Ave SW Wyoming, MI 49548 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): x the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values x 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? x Yes __ No x uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026
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MTT Docket No. 26-001264 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 years (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 2026 $40,085,600 $20,042,800 $20,042,800 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $27,075,000 $13,537,500 $13,537,500 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $13,010,600 $6,505,300 $6,505,300 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Reduce the SEV of the subject property to $13,537,500 and Taxable value of the subject property to $13,537,500 in accordance with MCL 211.34d. 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): Actual cost are less than notice of market value. Project is incomplete. Functional and economic obsolescence applied.
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August 12, 2026 Greg Poore MTT Docket No. 26-001264 Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioher: >, ley Pa 7 Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Greg Poore Email Address: gpoore@badentax.com and amize@badentax.com Mailing Address: Greg Poore c/o Baden Tax Management, LLC 6920 Pointe Inverness Way, Ste 301, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Telephone Number: 812-340-3481 Date: August 12, 2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Local Unit of Government Organization First Name MI. Last Name/Company Name Benteler Automotive Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4011 Stafford Ave SW City or Town State ZIP Code Wyoming Michigan 49548 Telephone Number 8123403481 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) amize@badentax.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Greg Poore Firm Name (if any) Baden Tax Management, LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6920 Pointe Inverness Way Ste 301 City or Town State ZIP Code Fort Wayne Indiana 46804 Telephone Number 812-340-3481 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) amize@badentax.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you | Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property's address) appealing? 4011 Stafford Ave SW 1 Wyoming
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Michigan 49548 Taxing Authority (City or Township) County City of Wyoming Kent If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check al that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 41-17-24-251-002 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Industrial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 20042800 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 20042800 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 40085600 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 1992800 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 1992800 Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 SOver $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. Afee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Greg Poore Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052286553078 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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Letter of Authorization Authorization is hereby granted to BADEN TAX MANAGEMENT, LLC (hereinafter “BTM”), to act as our representative with respect to all matters pertaining to the assessment and property tax matters of the below listed properties. This authorization is granted to BTM for the purposes of filing any relevant tax appeals; to represent us at any hearing with regard to the tax appeal; and to settle any tax appeal on our behalf. BTM is authorized to request, receive, and/or review any documents or other information relevant to the below listed property including but not necessarily limited to assessment records, property tax records, or other such data necessary to perfect and administer an appeal upon the listed property. Location(s) Tax Year(s) Benteler Automotive Corporation 2026 and subsequent 4011 Stafford Ave Parcel 41-17-24-251-002 This authority will remain active until any appeal filed upon the above listed property is resolved or written notice of revocation is received. Wendy Wh 05-122.-2070 Authorized Signature Date WENDY MONTY Mas T. TreAsuRER Printed Name and Title By signing this form, I certify that I have the authority to execute this authorization on behalf of the property owner. Subscribed and sworn before me this 5) Q day of M al , 2026. 6 0 ' eo Boat A'Dell Oaklawn, Pad a cen Notary Public In and for the County & State of My commission expires: Jy ly oz, 20 3 js) PATRICIA ODELL bic, State of ad My Commons Expres hk 07,2030 Acting In the County of