25-002713.pdf
Jane Griffith, John Griffith, Petitioners Vs. Township Of Allouez, Respondent · 25-002713-TT
Text extracted from the reviewed PDF, organized by page. OCR and reading order may contain errors; confirm details in the PDF below.
Page 1
RECEIVED pore, hd NOV 1 9 2025 GI =r MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA SOvERIER LANSING DIRECTOR John Griffith and Jane Griffith , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 25-002713 Township of Allouez , TranInfo:4606 2607397-1 11/17/26 Respondent(s) Chk: 22664 Ant: stip Co STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUBAMENT WHR hem (VALUATION) 1. The subject property is in Keweenaw County. 2. Parcel Number: See attached Multiple Parcel Forms (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax year Assessed Value (AV) | Taxable Value (TV) See Multiple Parcel Forms 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax year True Cash Value AV TV See Multiple Parcel Forms 5. If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, omitted property etc.) See attached Addendum (No. 5)
Page 2
MTT Docket No, 26-002713 Page 2 of 2 NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 1 of each year for appeals pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 7. The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: Seo attached Addendum (No, 7) listing the 8 parcels withdrawn for the 2025 tax year appeal | (If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing all other parcels being withdrawn.) 8. The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) Signature of Petitiongr'd Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 4 vj Ul Printed Namg: John Griffith Jane Griffith Date: November S , 2025
Page 3
& Rich STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR John Griffith and Jane Griffith, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MOAHR Docket No. 25-002713 Township of Allouez Respondent. PROPERTY STIPULATION — MULTIPLE PARCEL FORM_1_OF_2 (To be attached to a completed Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment.) 1. The values for the property identified herein as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: . Tax Year | Parcel Number Assessed Value | Taxable Value 2025 42-102-01-100-500 $462,215 [$48,685 2025 42-101-06-350-000 [$107,250 $47,902 2025 42-101-06-303-000 [$23,250 $20,402 2025 42-102-12-204-001 $60,000 $60,000 2025 42-101-07-100-000 $52,280 $52,280 2025 42-102-12-404-000 $36,038 $36,038 2. The values for the property identified herein as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax Year | Parcel Number | True Cash Value | Assessed Value | Taxable Value 2025 42-102-01-100-500 $168,078 $84,039 $48,685 2025 42-101-06-350-000 [$39,000 $19,500 $19,500 2025 42-101-06-303-000 [$33,000 $16,500 [$16,500 2025 42-102-12-204-001 $80,000 $40,000 [$40,000 2025 42-101-07-100-000 $62,370 $31,185 [$31,185 2025 42-102-12-404-000 [$51,150 $25,575 [$25,575
Page 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR John Griffith and Jane Griffith, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, Vv MOAHR Docket No. 25-002713 Township of Allouez | Respondent. PROPERTY STIPULATION — MULTIPLE PARCEL FORM_2_OF2 _ (To be attached to a completed Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment.) 1. The values for the property identified herein as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year | Parcel Number Assessed Value | Taxable Value 2025 42-101-06-304-000 $21,375 $21,109 2025 42-102-13-100-002 $33,325 $33,325 2. The values for the property identified herein as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax Year | Parcel Number True Cash Value | Assessed Value | Taxable Value 2025 142-101-06-304-000 $25,500 $12,750 $12,750 2025 42-102-13-100-002 $47,300 $23,650 $23,650
Page 5
MOAHR Docket 25-002713 Addendum No. 5 5. If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, omitted property etc.): The parcels listed in the attached Multiple Parcel Forms became encumbered with a perpetual Protective Conservation Easement which affects valuation of the residual property rights retained by Petitioners. The stipulated True Cash Values, Assessed Values and Taxable Values reflect the best efforts of Petitioners and Respondent to fairly and accurately account for reduced property values for the 2025 tax year following imposition of the Protective Conservation Easement. The valuation reduction factors applied to the parcels vary based on the nature and extent of water frontage and features of the respective parcels. Addendum No. 6 6. List any special terms or conditions being proposed by the parties that would affect the execution of a Consent Judgment including, but not limited to, the joint payment of the refund, the waiver of interest, etc. (attach additional page if necessary): The parties agree to a waiver of interest on any refunds. Petitioners have agreed to remove each of the 8 parcels identified in the Multiple Parcel Forms from Qualified Forest Property (QFP) status as part of this stipulated settlement. Addendum No. 7 7. The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: The following 6 parcels are withdrawn from this 2025 appeal: 42-102-13-300-001 42-101-06-400-000 42-101-06-400-001 42-101-05-300-001
Page 6
UPPER PENINSULA Glenn W. Smith Michael S. Burink “Registered Patent Attomey William J. Maynard Roger W. Zappa Casey J. Majestic, Jr. LOWER PENINSULA Michael E. Menkes Bradley S. Bensinger Patrick J. Michaels James W. Heller James C. Cotant (1943-2011) Richard G. Bensinger (1948-2012) B E N SIN G E R, C OTANT & MENKES, P.C. PLEASE REPLY TO: of UPPER PENINSULA OFFICE 122 West Bluff Street Marquette, Michigan 49855 Phone: (906) 225-1000 Fax: (906) 225-0818 J LOWER PENINSULA OFFICE 308 West Main Street Gaylord, Michigan 49735 Phone: (989) 732-7536 Tax: (989) 732-4922 il ATTORNEYS AT LAW ’ A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION www.bcma.net November 6, 2025 Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48933 Re: John Griffith and Jane Griffith v. Township of Allouez MOAHR Docket No. 25-002713 Dear Sir/Madam: Enclosed for filing in the above-noted matter, please find the following: o Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment eo Property Stipulation — Multiple Parcel Forms (2 total) e Addenda o $50 filing fee Thank you. Sincerely,
Page 7
i i Ben Fay [Fi EN Michigan Ta P.O. Box 302 Lansing, MI