NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER - 26-000935 - PROOF OF SERVICE MAILING.pdf
Farm & Fleet Of Rice Lake Inc Petitioner Vs. Township Of Blackman Respondent · 26-000935-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Farm & Fleet of Rice Lake Inc, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-000935 Township Of Blackman, 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), “[tihe 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 Tribunal's rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: June 25, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE | certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 811 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, Mi 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE,, LANSING, MI 48906
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Farm & Fleet of Rice Lake Inc , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) ’ MTT Docket No._206= O00 935 _Blackman Charter Township__, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 38-000-08-29-351-001-03 (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 _¥_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 March July December Board of Review. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, M! 48909 + Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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MTT Docket Noa 2b ~0009 35 Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 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): The property or properties at issue are located in Jackson County. The property or properties’ address is: 3555 O'Nelll Dr, Jackson, MI, 49202 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Blackman Charter Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: PO Box 5391 3507 E Racine St Janesville WI 53546-2320 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): v___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 under MCL The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026
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MTT Docket No.sta Sb 000» g 3s 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 tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 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 4973900 2486950 2300480 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 3400000 1700000 1700000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 1573900 786950 600480 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): We respectfully request that the taxable value and assessed value be corrected to $ 1700000 with the true cash value $ 3400000. 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): [The subject property sits on two parcels and is a 117,792 square foot big box retail warehouse being operated as la Blaines Farm and Fleet. An appraisal supports a much lower valuation. We would respectfully request the assessment be adjusted to more appropriately represent the value of the subject property.
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MTT Docket Noga lo = OOO 935 Page 4 of 4 SignatursigpPetito er's, Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: [i dX Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Brian Thomas Email Address: bthomas@integritytax.com Mailing Address: 6615 Brotherhood Way Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Telephone Number: 260-637-8899 Date: 5/14/2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Farm & Fleet of Rice Lake Inc , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MOAHR Docket No sa Me—00OF 3S" Blackman Charter Township . Respondent. MULTIPLE PARCEL PETITION FORM 1 __ OF 1 __ 1. The classification of the property identified herein as established by Respondent's Board of Review is: Tax Year Parcel Number Real/Personal Classification 2026 38-000-08-29-301-001-05 Real 202 Commercial 2. The values for the property identified herein as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year | Parcel Number | True Cash Value | Assessed Value [| Taxable Value 2026 38-000-08-29-301-001-0/ 670000 335000 287632 MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES ] MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 611 W. OTTAWA ST » P.O. BOX 30232 « LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8195 » 517-335-9760
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MOAHR Docket Nog A=00092 3S Page 2 of 2 3. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified herein are: Tax Year Parcel Number True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 38-000-08-29-301-001 600000 300000 300000 4. The values in dispute for the property identified herein are: Tax Year Parcel Number True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 38-000-08-29-301-001 70000 35000 -12368
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Farm & Gleet of Rice Lake Inc. ; MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) V MTT Docket No.25-0004. 35" Township of Blackman Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Teresa Beerman on behalf of Brian Thomas states that on June 25,2026 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): Arnold Dolman, Blackman Charter Township, 1990 W Parnall Rd., Jackson, MI 49201 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): City Clerk, Blackman Charter Township, 1990 W Parnall Rd., Jackson, MI 49201 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): Jackson County Equalization Director, 120 W Michigan ve #2, Jackson, MI 49201 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): Jackson County Clerk, 312 S Jackson Street, 120 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): Secretary. Western School District, 1400 S Dearing Rd., Parma, MI_49269 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 Toned Precis, “Jeaesn Oeermpn, [Signature of person who is sejving/mailing copy] [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] er Beha 9 "Blion Thomas MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906