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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

DEV H23, LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket 

No. b= 06233 

LINCOLN CHARTER TOWNSHIP 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

*To 

be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* 

BRANDI R. LINTZ 

statesthaton: 7-/3-20QAL 

 helshe 

[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): 

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SESSOR 

2055 W. JOHN BEERS RD., STEVENSVILLE IN 49127 

City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): 

MICHAEL BROWN- LINCOLN CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 

2055 W. JOHN BEERS RD., STEVENSVILLE IN 49127 

County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 

WARREN PARISH- BERRIEN COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIRECTOR 

100 Church St, St. Joseph, MI 49085 

County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 

STACY LOAR-PORTER- 

BERRIEN 

COU 

CLERK 

811 PORT STREET, ST. JOSEPH, MI 48085 

price of the local school LS (via first class mail or “personal service): 

UBLIC 

SC 

Lon CLEVELAND AVE., STEVENSVILLE. Mi 49127 

State Treasurer (via first class mail): 

Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 

430 W. Allegan 

Lansing, 

MI 48922 

BRANDI LINTZ 

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~~ {Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48809 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48306

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GOVERNCR 

LANSING 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

DIRECTOR 

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner 

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 24£- 602338 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

Filer type: Organization 

First Name/Company Name 

ML 

Last Name 

DEV H23LLC 

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

16915 CLEVELAND RD 

City or Town 

Sate 

ZIP Code 

GRANGER 

Indiana 

46530 

Telephone Number 

Fax Nurzber 

574-277-8877 

[E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

blinz@driveandshine.com 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

ML 

Last Name 

Haji 

M 

Tehrani 

Firm Name (if any) 

Address 

(No., Street, P.O. Box 

or Rural Route) 

16915 Cleveland Rd 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Granger 

Michigan 

46530 

[ Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

574-876-7788 

574-277-0778 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

haji@driveandshine 

com 

Section 5: Issue 

Please designate cae: 

Valuation — Fill 

icnsd. 5, & 6 

Section 6: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels aruyou 

| Property Address (No, Streat, City, ST, ZIP; [If multiple, list first propany’s 

sidress] 

2ppealing?l 

5000 RED ARROW HIGHWAY, STEVENSVILLE, ME 49127 

“Taxing Autharity (City or Township) 

County 

LINCOLN CHARTER TOWNSHIP 

you zc appealing more then cos parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

ORLENE HAWKS 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Check which of the following 

you are appealing (chock 

ail tum sppis) 

‘True Cash aad Taxable Values 

Section 8: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal 

Parcel Number: 

11-12-0021-0004-44-0 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Commercial 

Sent Asscsscd Value (alo known 

os State Equalized Vale) as caislihd by he Bord of Review: 

Current Taxsble Value as established by the Board of Review: 

$1,629,660 

‘What do you beliove is the fair market value (also known as True Cash 

Vatuc)?$2,150,000 

Muldply the Truc Cash Value by 50% 2nd cater here. This 1s your contention of Assessed Value {also known as State Equalized Value). 

$1,075,000 

[f you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention 

of Assessed Value, enter your contention 

of Taxable Value. 

Section 9: Assessment Information 

[Type of Tax Asscssment(s): 

Assessment Number(s): 

Chock all that 1s being appealed: 

Check what action prompted this appeal: 

If “other,” please explain: 

Section 10: Special Assessment Information 

Type of Special Assessment: 

Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 

1f Yes, what was the date of the 

hearing 

held 

to 

confirm 

the 

special 

roll? 

If No. please explain: 

Section 11: Classification Information 

Parcel Number: 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

‘What do you believe is the property *s classification?

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

[fimproved property, how is the property currently being used? 

If improved property, for what use was the property designed? 

Fee Information 

“The filing fes is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. Ifyou 

arc appealing more than cae 

1, the paroel 

with the highest 

State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fez. plus $25.00 will be added for each Sitio) 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 

$160,600.01 to $500,000.60 

$400.00 

SOver $500,000.00 

$600.00 

* Plus $25.00 for cach additional parcel, not to exceed 3 total filing fee of $2,000.00. 

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 fec of $250.00 is required 

for the filing of a Noa-Property Tax Appeal. 

A fee of $150.00 

is 

required 

for the fi 

fa 

ification 

Tax 

Electronic Signature *Typing 

your name below will serve as your signature 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

DEV H23, LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No._26 —60233<% 

LINCOLN CHARTER TOWNSHIP 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No: 11-12-0021-0004-44-0 

(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 201 COMMERCIAL 

7. 

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made 

to Respondent's X__ 

March 

July 

___December Board of Review. 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, Mi 48933 - 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, Mi 48908 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48308

MTT Docket 

No. 26 - 00 233K 

Page 2 of 4 

8. 

10. 

1. 

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): 

Petitioner did file timely on April 24, 2026. This date falls well in advance of the statutory deadlines for property 

classifications. However, upon fallow up to locate docket number assigned, it appears there was a glitch when 

filed. After transition from old system to upgraded system, Petitioner is unable to locate the filed case. Petitioner 

will include coples of original documents dated 04-24-2026 and proof showing filing fee payment. 

The property or properties at issue are located in BERRIEN 

County. The 

property or properties’ address is: 

5000 RED ARROW HIGHWAY, STEVENSVILLE, MICHIGAN 49127 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable 

local governmental unit): LICOLN CHARTER TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR 

Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 

16915 CLEVELAND ROAD, GRANGER, IN 46530 

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 

the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation 

underMCL _____ 

The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026

MTT Docket No. 26 - C0 2339 

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 

ear or 

years 

(a 

itio 

if 

necessary): 

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| 

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 

$3,259,200 

$1,629,600 

$1,629,600 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$2,150,000 

$1,075,000 

$1,075,000 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,109,200 

$554,600 

$554,600 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

PETITIONER REQUESTS THAT ASSESSMENT BE ADJUSTED TO PROPERLY 

REFLECT THE MARKET IN USE VALUE AS PROVIDED BY THE APPRAISAL 

PROVIDED TO ASSESSING OFFICIALS. 

20. 

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the 

relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 

PRAISAL ACCURATELY REFLECTS THE MARKET IN USE VALUE OF OUR 

FACILITY. THE ASSESSOR'S RELIANCE ON COST TO BUILD IS NOT 

CONSISTENT WITH ACTUAL VALUE.

MTT DocketNo._ 26-00 2338 

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Mailing Address: 

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Granger, IN 46530 

Telephone Number: 574-277-8877 

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ASSESSOR JOHN BAUMANN 

LINCOLN CHARTER TOWNSHIP 

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NAME AND ADDRESS 

OF OWNER 

OR PERSON NAMED 

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Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board hus reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board hos completed their review of parcel number 

 11-12-0021-0004-44-0 

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 

Board of Review Comments: 

PETITION DENIED; ASSESSED AND TAXABLE VALUE BELCW THE COST 7O CONSTRUCT THE BUILDING. CURRENT ASSESSMENT DETERMINED TO 

BE ACCURATE. 

[2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED.VALUE 

1.629.640 

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(If the above amounts are the same. no revisions have occured) 

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Please fecl free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

~Cffective March 1, 2013, the Teibuaal is no longer able to avcept Smal Cluhies atier appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

httpz//www.michigan.gov/taxtrit'0.4677.7-187-38254---,00. 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

DEV H23, LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No._26 - 60233 & 

LINCOLN CHARTER TOWNSHIP 

Respondent(s) 

APPEARANCE 

Please type or neatly print the name and contact information for the attorney or authorized 

representative: 

1. Full name (first, middle initial, last) 

2. Bar License # (if applicable) 

BRANDI R. LINTZ 

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3. Firm Name (if applicable) 

3. Address16915 CLEVELAND ROAD, GRANGER, IN 46530 

4. Telephone No. 

5. E-mail Address 

574-277-8877 EXT 1010 

BLINTZ@DRIVEANDSHINE.COM 

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BRANDI R. L,INTZ 

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representative. 

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL « 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, M! 48933 + 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, Mi 48309 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, Mi 48306

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