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Benteler Automotive Corporation Petitioner Vs. City Of Wyoming Respondent · 26-001264-TT
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1 NBADEN VE MONEY. SAVE TIME. OF MIND. Tax Management RECEIVED AUG 11 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL August 3, 2026 RE: Proof of Service for Property Tax Petition MOAHR Docket No: 26-001264 Tax Year 2026 Please see enclosed Proof of Service for Property Tax Petition. There is a total of 9 pages, including this page. If you have any questions, please contact me at (812) 340-3481 or gpoore@badentax.com. Sincerely, BADEN TAX MANAGEMENT LLC pe Greg Poore, Senior Real Estate Manager
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Benteler Automotive Corporation , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 26-001264 City of Wyoming , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Gregory A. Poore states that on August 3, 2026 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 Wyoming Assessor 1155 - 28th Street SW, PO Box 905, Wyoming, MI 49508 2. City Clerk or Township Supetvisor/Clerk (via certified mail): City Clerk 1155 ~ 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): Kent County Equalization Department Director 300 Monroe Avenue NW , Grand Rapids, MI 49503 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service). Kent County Clerk Administration Building , 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): Wyoming City School Board Secretary 3575 Gladiola SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR f Benteler Automotive Corporation, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001264 City of Wyoming, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunals rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: July 30, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE | certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the tives, if any, utilizing either the mailing
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
GOVERNOR
LANSING
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
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
ML
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-maif)
amize@badentax.com
Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representatives Contact Information
First Name
Ma.
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 Cade
Fort Wayne
indiana
46804
Telephone Number
812-340-3481
£-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send alt correspondence via e-mail}
amize@badentax.com
Section 3: Issue
Please designate one:Page 5
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
you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguaus 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 ati that apply)
True Cash and Taxable Vajues
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
Curent 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
Ifyou 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 beingPage 6
Ji STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee 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: /5/ 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 wrilten notice of revocation is received. Wendy Warley 05-22-2020 Authorized —— Date WENDY MONTY Pas. TREASLRETR. 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 22 day of Ma 14 , 2026. a ‘ eo Prrr®la ADe ll Oakland Mehl an Notary Public In and for the County & State of My commission expires: Jy ly o7, 203 J)
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3/19/26, 1:49 PM Parcel Number - 41-17-24-251-002 | City of Wyoming | BS&A Online 4011 STAFFORD AVE SW WYOMING, MI 49548 (Property Address) Parcel Number: 41-17-24-251-002 Account Number: 000056268 Property Owner: BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION Summary Information > Commercial/Industrial Building Summary > Assessed Value: $20,042,800 | Taxable Value: $20,042,800 - Yr Built: 2024 - #of Buildings: 1 > 25 Building Department records found - Total Sq.Ft:316,479 > Property Tax information found > Utility Billing information found Item 1 of 2 11mage / 1 Sketch | Important Messages Lien Search for additional liens by contacting the Kent County Register of Deeds at 616-632-7610 For zoning information, please contact the City of Wyoming at (616) 530-7285. Owner and Taxpayer Information Owner BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE Taxpayer SEE OWNER INFORMATION CORPORATION 4011 STAFFORD AVE SW WYOMING, MI 49548 General Information for Tax Year 2026 Property Class 301 INDUSTRIAL-IMPROVED ~~ Unit 93 City of Wyoming School District GODWIN HEIGHTS PUBLIC Assessed Value $20,042,800 SCHS Map # I Taxable Value $20,042,800 AV NOTICE 0 State Equalized Value $20,042,800 SPEC ACT Not Available Date of Last Name Change ~~ 01/28/2025 PENDING BOR Not Available Notes Not Available Historical District Not Available Census Block Group Not Available SPLIT Not Available Exemption No Data to Display Principal Residence Exemption Information Effective Date No Data to Display Principal Residence Exemption | June 1st Final | 2026 0.0000 % 0.0000 % Previous Year Information Year MBOR Assessed | Final SEV Final Taxable 2025 $2,490,000 $2,490,000 $2,490,000 2024 $0 $0 s0 2023 $0 $0 $0 Land Information
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fl 3/19/26, 1:49 PM Parcel Number - 41-17-24-251-002 | City of Wyoming | BS&A Online Lot(s) Frontage Depth No lots found. Total Frontage: 0.00 ft Average Depth: 0.00 ft Legal Description 411724251002 PART OF NE 1/4 & SE 1/4 SEC 24 T6N R12W & PART OF MCQUEEN-DOYLE PARK NO.1 COM 1475.61 FT S 0D 46M 255 E ALONG N&S 1/4 LINE & 37.91 FT N 89D 50M 06S E FROM N 1/4 COR TH N 89D 50M 06S E 678.50 FT TH S 0D 49M 32S E 1161.50 FT TO N LINE OF 40TH ST TH N 88D 29M 53S W ALONG SD N LINE 249.67 FT TH S 46D 40M 07S W 46.67 FT TO E&W 1/4 LINE TH N 88D 22M 09S W ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE 9.30 FT TH SWLY ALONG WLY LINE OF STAFFORD AVE 37.05 FT ON A 165 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS S 48D 12M 05S W 36.97 FT/ TH S 41D 46M 07S W ALONG SD WLY LINE 243.88 FT TH SWLY ALONG SD WLY LINE 117.19 FT ON A 290.59 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS S 30D 12M 44S W 116.40 FT/ TH N 88D 29M 53S W 132.40 FT TO ELY LINE OF CONRAIL RR R/W TH N 0D 49M 32S W ALONG SD ELY LINE 1488.46 FT TO BEG * SPLIT/COMBINED ON 06/21/2024 FROM 41-17-24-251-001; Land Division Act Information Date of Last Split/Combine 07/01/2024 Number of Splits Left 2 Date Form Filed No Data to Display Unallocated Div.s of Parent 0 Date Created 07/01/2024 Unallocated Div.s Transferred 0 Acreage of Parent 34.94 Rights Were Transferred Not Available Split Number [J Courtesy Split Not Available Parent Parcel No Data to Display Sale History Sale Date Sale Price | Instrument Grantor Grantee Terms of Sale Liber/Page 07/25/2024 $3,301,650.00 WD FRANKLIN SITE 36 LLC BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE ~~ 32-SPLIT VACANT 20240730- CORPORATION 0041286 Building Information - 316479 sq ft Industrial - Light Manufacturing (Commercial) Floor Area 316/479 sq ft Estimated TCV Not Available Occupancy Industrial - Light Manufacturing Class Cc Stories Above Ground 1 Average Story Height 35ft Basement Wall Height Not Available Identical Units Not Available Year Built 2024 Year Remodeled No Data to Display Percent Complete 100% Heat Forced Air Furnace Physical Percent Good 95% Functional Percent Good 100% Economic Percent Good 100% Effective Age 2yrs *sDisclaimer: BS&A Software provides BS&A Online as a way for municipalities to display information online and is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the data herein. This data is provided for reference only and WITHOUT WARRANTY of any kind, expressed or inferred. Please contact your local municipality if you believe there are errors in the data. Copyright © 2026 BS&A Software, Inc.
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