24-003717.pdf
Michael OConnor, Petitioner V City Of Gladstone, Respondent · 24-003717-TT
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RECEIVED AUG 11 2075 Before the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affaire" TAX TRisunaL Michigan Office of Administration Hearings and Rules Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, Michigan Michael O'Connor MOAHR No.24-003717 Petitioner Special Assessment City of Gladstone Police & Fire Protection Respondent Documentation Ad Valorem Special Assessment Police and Fire Protection Act 33 of 1951 On November 5th, 2024, the electors of the City of Gladstone amended the City Charter to remove the power of the City Commission to levy and collect Special Assessments. It is proposed by an initiative petition that Chapter XI, Special Assessments, be amended to remove the city's authority to levy and collect special assessments by abrogating Sections 2 through 28 and replacing the text of Section 1 with: The commission shall not have the power to levy and collect special assessments. The City of Gladstone shall immediately cease all actions to collect any special assessment. The wording of the amendment is clear and unambiguous. The Constitution of Michigan of 1963 - Constitution Vil S 22 Charters, resolutions, ordinances: enumeration of powers specifically provides powers expressly granted under the Home Rule Act 179 of 1909 MCL 117.4d to establish special assessments or in this case the power of the electors to stop all special assessments. The City Manager in a letter dated November 13th, 2024 notes the amendment will only apply to roads and infrastructure special assessments.” The City Manger failed to follow the revised City of Gladstone Charter as the wording specifically notes the City shall cease all actions to collect any special assessment. The City began billing for the Police and Fire protection Special Assessment on tax bills with a due date of 2/14/2025. Respectfully Submitted this 28th Day of July, 2025
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CITY OF GLADSTONE, MICHIGAN CITY HALL, 1100 DELTA AVENUE GLADSTONE, MI 49837 PHONE: 906-428-2311 FAX: 906-428-3122 www.gladstonemi.gov “Bean Round Playground” November 13, 2024 Dear Resident, On November 5%, the Charter Amendment proposal removing the power of the City Commission to levy and collect for roads and infrastructure passed. As a result, the city is no longer able to special assess residents to help offset expenses to improve roads and infrastructure. As of November 6", you will no longer be required to make installments for the paving and/or infrastructure improvements made to your street. Your outstanding balance has been forgiven. If you have made an installment payment on November 6%" or after, a refund check is included in this letter. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact us at (906) 428-2311 or email myself at ebuckman@gladstonemi.gov, Vicki Schroeder at vschroeder@gladstonemi.gov or Kimberly Berry at kberry@gladstonemi.gov. Sincerely, Caer 0). Budever._ Eric Buckman City Manager
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gos, ay bt = N Lise STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA SOHERNER LANSING DIRECTOR Michael O'Ganrior MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 24-003717 City of Gladstone , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Micheal O'Connor states that on 7 28 2025 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the documents relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Janice Frizzell City of Gladstone 1100 Delta Ave Gladstone, Mi 49837 A, [Signature df person who is serving/mailing copy] Michael O'Connor [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy]
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