07._Property_Tax_Appeal_Answer_Form_Special_Assessment.c965c728-10cf-4d19-a631-875d1eeca301.pdf
Amee L OLeary, Petitioner V City Of Lansing, Respondent · 25-003705-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003705 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government City Of Lansing (INGHAM) Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Patrick M.I. James Last Name Abood Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 124 W. Michigan Ave. 5th Floor, City Hall City or Town Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48933 Telephone Number 517-483-4327 Fax Number E-mail Address patrick.abood@lansingmi.gov Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number(s): 33-01-01-09-404-013 If multiple parcels are being appealed are they contiguous or adjoining? N/A Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Lansing (INGHAM) County Ingham Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. the special assessment confirmation roll) with this Small Claims Answer if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Petitioner is the owner of parcel number 33-01-01-09-404-013, commonly known as 1115 Center Street, Lansing, MI 48906. The City of Lansing has an established Principal Shopping District. It is undisputed that Petitioner's parcel falls within Lansing’s Principal Shopping District and is subject to any special assessment that is levied. Under City of Lansing Ordinance 1026.08, Lansing City Charter, and MCLA 128.981 et seq a special assessment may be levied for a Principal Shopping District project and/or to provide for the maintenance, security, or operation of the District. Petitioner has been the owner of the parcel since 2005. Since 2005, there have been numerous special assessments for the Principal Shopping District, that Petitioner has paid. At issue here is the calendar year 2025 special assessment. This special assessment was for Principal Shopping District public improvements and services to benefit the properties within the boundaries of the Principal Shopping District, including Petitioner. A Notice of Public Hearing was sent to all property owners, in accordance with the Lansing City Charter and MCLA 211.741, who are within the boundaries of the Principal Shopping District. A properly noticed public hearing was held on September 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Lansing City Council Chambers located at 124 W. Michigan Ave, 10th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933. In response to the Notice of Public Hearing, Petitioner filed a written objection to the special assessment and attended the Hearing. The Hearing was held and Lansing City Council adopted Resolution #2025-231 to levy the special assessment for the Principal Shopping District. The Special Assessment Roll was confirmed on September 29, 2025. Petitioner filed a Property Tax Appeal Petition of the special assessment on 10/29/2025. Petitioner’s Petitioner acknowledges that they had knowledge of the hearing, objected to the hearing, and attended the hearing. Petitioners have not been deprived of any due process related to the Respondent levying and confirming this special assessment. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did Petitioner protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? Yes What was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 09/29/2025 How many years is the special assessment being levied? 1 What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied (per parcel)? 481.49 What is the basis for the special assessment? Identify the applicable statutory provision. The basis for the special assessment falls under City of Lansing Ordinance 1026.08, the Lansing City Charter, and MCLA 128.981 et seq. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Patrick J. Abood (P86987)