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Mvp Detroit Center Garage LLC, Petitioner Vs. City Of Detroit, Respondent · 25-002082-TT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MVP Detroit Center Garage, LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MTT DOCKET NO.25-002082 

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City of Detroit, 

Respondent. 

PROOF 

OF SERVICE 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 16 day of 

October 2025 she served a copy of the Petition upon the following persons by placing same 

in an envelope properly addressed to each via USPS first class thereon: 

Cathy M. Garrett 

DETROIT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Wayne County Clerk 

Dr. Ida Carol Simmons-Short, School 

2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 502 

Board Secretary 

Detroit, MI 48226 

3011 W Grand Blvd. 

Detroit, MI 48202 

Scott Vandemergel 

Michigan State Treasurer 

Wayne County Equalization Director 

Department of Treasury 

477 Michigan Ave., Suite 1100 

Treasury Building 

Detroit, MI 48226 

430 West Allegan 

Lansing, MI 48922 

Mica ((@ So) 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Authorized Agent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MVP Detroit Center Garage, LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MTT DOCKET NO.25-002082 

- TT 

City of Detroit, 

Respondent. 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 16% day of 

October 2025 she served a copy of the Petition upon the following persons by placing same 

in an envelope properly addressed to each via certified mail thereon: 

Charles Ericson 

City of Detroit Assessor 

2 Woodward Ave Suite 804 

Detroit, MI 48226 

Janice M. Winfrey 

City of Detroit Clerk 

2 Woodward Ave Suite 200 

Detroit, MI 48226 

Mics (0 fo5 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Authorized Agent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MVP Detroit Center Garage, LLC 

| 

MTT Docket No. 25-002082 

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Petitioner, 

v 

City of Detroit 

. 

Respondent. 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Alex Morse 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 

Indianapolis, IN 46240 

(317) 689-6467-ofc 

(917) 488-7825-mobile 

msilvey@dmainc.com 

amorse@dmainc.com 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No.: 01000004.002L 

2. 

The property identified above is real 

§ 

3. 

Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal. 

4. 

Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the 

subject of this appeal.

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5. 

The property identified above is classitied as 201 Commercial-Improved 

6. 

The assessment(s) at issue were not protested to Respondent’s March, July, or December 

Board of Review as a protest was not required. 

7. 

The property or properties at issue are in Wayne 

County. 

8. 

The property or properties’ address is: 

159 Randolph, Detroit, MI 48200 

9. 

The assessmeni(s) at issue were established by the: City of Detroit 

10. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 

250 E 5th Street, Ste 2110, Cincinnati, OH 45202 

11. This appeal involves issues relating to the property or properties’ true cash and taxable 

values and uniformity. 

12. The tax year at issue is: 2025. 

13. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s 2025 Board 

of Review are: 

Tax 

True Cash 

Assessed 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

| 

$21,810,200 

| 

$10,905,100 

| 

$10,284,225 

14. Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2025 are no more than the following: 

Tax 

True Cash 

State Equalized 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$19,000,000 

$9,500,000 

$9,500,000 

15. The values in contention for tax year 2025 are: 

Tax 

True Cash 

State Equalized 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2025 

$2,810,200 

$1,405,100 

$784,225

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16. The 2025 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and 

collected are invalid because: 

(a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount 

permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; 

(b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher 

percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and 

applicable statutes; 

(c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and 

(d) The assessment otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights. 

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case 

and enter an order reducing the 2025 true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct 

Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and 

costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under 

the circumstances. 

Respectfully submitted, 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Mic (lo To 

Dated: May 31 , 2025 

By: 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Petitioner's Representative

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