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David J Bullinger, Petitioner V City Of Lapeer, Respondent · 25-002326-TT

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RECEIVED 

MAY 09 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

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land ~ Qual\=FIed 

AG. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. 

Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Smali Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be placed in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information 

First Name 

MI. 

Last Name/Company Name 

David 

J 

Bullinger 

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

4375 Skinner Lake Rd 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Lapeer 

Michigan] 48446 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

8103589114 

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

davidjbullinger@gmail.com 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information 

First Name 

Mt 

Last Name 

David 

J 

Bullinger 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

4375 Skinner Lake Rd 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Lapeer 

Michigan| 48446 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

8103589114 

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

davidjbullinger@gmail.com

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

L20-83-301-011-00 

How many 

\f you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcelsareyou | {_] vest 

[] No* 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels, 

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*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP} 

[if mutiple, fist first property's address] 

Davison Rd. 

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Taxing Authority {City or Township) 

County 

City of Lapeer 

Lapeer 

Classification of Property: 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 4: Check which of the following 

you are appealing 

Od Principal Residence Exemption 

Quatified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

As of January 28, 2025 this Property is approved to operate as a farm under Michigan 

right to Farm Act (GAAMPS). 

As a 50 acre Parcel, 

it is well suited for such purposes. With the increased assessment, of 

$100,000 from the original $85,000, 

it makes it a bit more challenging to farm. 

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requesting removal of the 18 mill school tax starting this year (2025) 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

List the tax year(s) denied: 

2025 

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

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DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

Fee Information 

A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of 

the filing of this petition. 

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FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY 

INSTRUCTIONS: incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes. 

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Petition Number 

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1. ASSESSED VALUE 

Disposition by Board of 

Review. The Board of Review must state 

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if you MEAT the decision of 

he Board of Review regarding tentative assessed valde, you may appeal that decision by filing 2 pefition with the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Ml 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, 

Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber-Cutover Real and Agricultural 

Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for Its action below. 

[] Denied 

[Hf Tentative Taxable Value Changed From 

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yio/4 £20 

Record of vote - Board or three member committe: 

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Chairperson: 

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If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Mi 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, 

Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber-Cutover Real and 

Agricultura! Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal, Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib, 

3. CLASSIFICATION 

Disposition by Board of Review, The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

[J penied 

[Classification Changed From 

to 

Record of vote - Board or three member committee of board 

Chairperson: |_| Yes 

[| No 

Reason for board action 

Reasan for board action 

Member: |] Yes 

[| No 

Member: [| Yes 

[| No 

Initials 

Initials 

initials 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classification, you may appeal by sending Form 2167 to the State Tax Commission 

atP.0. Box 30471, Lansing, MI 48909 by June 30. 

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4. QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

[[] Exemption Request Denied 

[C1] Exemption percent modified from 

% fo 

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Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

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This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary, however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal 

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or the State Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review. 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) 

. 

Petitioner's Name 

(If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) 

Bullinger, David and Jennifer 

Township or City 

County 

Lapeer 

Lapeer 

The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified 

agricultural property exemption of the following described property: 

Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address & legal description optional) 

L20-83-301-011-00 

Protested Item 

[x] Assessed Value 

Tentative Taxable Value 

] Classification 

Qualified Agricultural 

NO 

Property 

Exemption 

1. PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

ety 

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(Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value) 

Assessed Amount 

Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value 

Tentative Taxable Value 

Year 

$138,000 

$85,000 

$138,000 

2025 

2. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

(Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in 

accordance with Section 211.34¢ of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular 

classification has on that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Classification of property on this year's assessment roll 

Residential 402 

Classification should be (check one of the following): 

Agricultural 

[J industrial 

[] Timber Cutover 

[[] utility (Personal Property Only) 

[] commercial 

[Resident 

["] Developmental 

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3. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

(If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural 

property, the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT 

UPON THE EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor (Enter 0 if exemption 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by owner (Enter 100 if full 

denied) 

exemption requested) 

0 

100 

4. REASON FOR PROTEST 

State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption 

The purchase Price of 170,000 is the only accurate comparison for this property, as the valuations of the

oan of Treasury 

NOT need to file this form. 

* Is the property vacant and 

’ 

classified by the assessor as agricultural? (Note: Vacant 

Claim for Farmland (Qualified 

property classified as agricultural is automatically exempt 

. 

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from some school taxes and the changes will be made on 

Agricultural) Exemption from Some 

your next tax bill) 

School Operating Taxes 

Issued under PA. 237 of 1994, as amended. Filing 

is required if you wish to receive an 

axempfion. 

Do you need to file this claim? 

If you answer "YES" to either of these questions, you do 

* Have you already filed the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit (Form 2368) for this property? 

If you answered "NO" to both of these questions and the property is used primarily for agricultural purposes but is not 

classified as agricultural, complete this form and file it with your local township or city by May 1. If your property has a 

residence or other buildings on it, your assessor may ask you to complete this form, even though itis classified 

agricultural. 

David J Bullinger 

Jennifer L. Bullinger 

Davison Rd (no Address assigned) 

Lapeer, MI 

48446 

Check one: 

City of Lapeer 

Lapeer County 

Township Gy) 

Enter the property tax identification number of the qualified property you are claiming. This aumber is on your tax bill or your assessment notice. Start at the left and leave 

any extra spaces blank. Use a 

fult space for any hyphens (-) in the number. 

L20-83-36]1— 0ll- 06 

a. 

If this property is not classified as agricultural, is more than 50% of the acreage devoted to an agricultural use? 

(Skip this question if your property is classified agricuitural.)

If you answered 'yes' to items 2b, 2c or 2d, part of your property does not qualify. You must enter a 

percentage in Section 3. 

If you answered ‘yes’ fo item 2b, 2c or 2d, give the percentage of the property value that is devoted to agricultural use. 

Exclude from this percentage the value of any property that does not qualify (see instructions on back). This information 

is necessary for your township or city to adjust your property taxes properly. (See back for computation. } 

| certify, under penalty of perjury, that I own (or co-owny the property claimed on this affidavit, that it is qualifed agricultural property, 

and that all information is true to the best of my knowledge. 

Owner's =o woof 

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Date 

5-5-25 

Co - owner's Signature 

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Date 

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Daytime Phone Number 

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INSTRUCTIONS 

Section 1. Identification 

In addition to the Principal Residence Exemption from local 

school operating taxes, the legislature has passed a separate 

exemption for farmland. Some people may have to file this form 

in addition to their Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit. 

Read the instructions carefully to determine if you need to file 

this form. 

Do You Need To File? 

If your property is already exempt as a principal 

residence, you do not need to file this form. 

If you own vacant land classified as agricultural, it is 

automatically exempt and you do not need to file a form to 

claim your exemption. If you have a residence or other 

buildings on the property, your assessor may ask you to 

complete this form to determine if all the property qualifies. 

If your property is not classified agricultural, but more than 50 

1. vacant land; 

2. all farm-related structures; 

Farm-related buildings do not include those used for 

File a separate claim for each qualified parcel. 

Complete all items for the property that you wish to claim, If 

the farmland is located in a village, list the township where the 

farmland is located. 

Every township and city identifies parcels of property with a 

property identification number (PIN) that ranges from 10 to 

25 numbers. It usually includes hyphens and sometimes 

includes letters. This number is on your tax bill and on your 

property tax assessment notice, Find this number and enter it in 

the spaces indicated. If you cannot find this number, call your 

township or city assessor. 

Your property number is vital!

03/25/2025 

02:27 

PM 

2025 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

CITY OF LAPEER 

DENISE M MARINELLI 

576 LIBERTY PARK 

LAPEER, MI 48446 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

1.20-83-301-011-00 

DAVISON RD 

SEC 1 T7N R9E BEG W 1/4 PST OF SEC 1, TH S 1220.11 FT 

Bs ANGER, DAVID & JENNIFER 

ALNG W SEC LN AS OCCUPIED; TH S75*E 507.03 FT: TH S 

FIER LA 

420.15 FT; TH S28%E 400 FT TO G/L OF DAVISON RD (M-21); 

TH N6I*E 456.65 FT TO SW COR OF SMITH ACRES SUB; TH 

N28*W 232.58 FT TO NW COR OF SMITH ACRES SUB; TH 

N61*E 398.07 FT ALG N SD OF SAID SUB; TH N1*E 1534.75 

FT, TH S88* W 1323.37 FT TO POB 50.168 ACRES 

| PARCEL 

SPLIT. 

"THIS PROPERTY 

IS CLASSIFIED = 402 (RESIDENTIAL-VACANT) 

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

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number L20-83-301-011-00 

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

Board of Review Comments 

COMPARISON OF SALES; PROPERTY DEFICIENCY: WETLANDS 

[2025 

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

138,800 

| 

[2025 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

100,000 

| 

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

2025 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

138,800 

2025 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

100,000 

2025 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

0.0000 

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

“Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

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

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