2026.09.04 Answer - Flattened.pdf
White Birch Lakes Recreational Association Petitioner Vs. Township Of Lincoln Respondent · 26-001268-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR White Birch Lakes Recreational Association | MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, \Y% MTT Docket No. :26-001268-TT Township of Lincoln Respondent. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX ANSWER 1. X Admit ___ Deny. If denied, state the parcel number for the property identified on the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition for the tax year or years at issue: (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Answer Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. X__ Admit Deny. If denied, the property identified on the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petitionis ___ real ___ personal. 3. X__Admit ___ Deny. If denied, identify the contiguous and non-contiguous parcels by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 4. NA Admit Deny. If denied, identify the parcel or parcels of personal property that are not located on a parcel of real property under appeal by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 5. NA Admit ___ Deny. a. If denied, state when the personal property statements were filed, if at all: b. On what date did the March Board of Review commence: 6. X Admit ___ Deny. If denied, state the classification of the property identified on the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition for the tax year or years at issue: 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
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MTT Docket No. :26-001268-TT Page 2 of 4 7. 10. 11. 12. 13. X Admit ___ Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): NA Admit Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): NA Admit Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, state the facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): X Admit ___ Deny. If denied, in what County are the property or properties located in and what is the address of the property or properties: X Admit ___ Deny. If denied, what is the applicable local governmental unit: X__ Admit Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): If the property’s taxable value is at issue, was there an addition or loss for purposes of establishing the property’s taxable value for the tax year or years at issue? Yes Xx No.
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MTT Docket No. :26-001268-TT Page 3 of 4 14. x Admit Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): 15. NA Admit Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (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 $158,800 $79,400 $59,931 17. Respondent contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $158,800 $76,400 $59,931 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $158,800 $76,400 $59,931
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MTT Docket No. :26-001268-TT Page 4 of 4 19. 20. 21. 22. Admit X Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): Respondent relies on the reasoning contained in the summary disposition order issued on January 25, 2023 by the Tribunal in Case No.20-001899, previously litigated between the parties. A copy of this Order is attached. Admit X_ Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner is raising the exact same argument it raised in the 2020 case referenced above, and the facts have not changed materially. Respondent relies on the Tribunals reasoning in the January 25, 2023, order. List any separate and specific facts upon which Respondent relies to support every ground on which Respondent relies and also has the burden of proof (attach additional page if necessary): The value of the parcels at issue in this case has not been included in the value of other parcels in the development. List affirmative defenses and the separate and specific facts upon which Respondent relies in support of those affirmative defenses (attach additional page if necessary): The property in question has been correctly assessed in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan Constitution and the General Property Tax Act. Signature of Respondent's Authorized Representative or, if none, Respondent: /s/ Andrew C. Thompson (P67984) Printed Name of Respondent's Authorized Representative or, if none, Respondent: Andrew C. Thompson (P67984) Email Address: athompson2midlandmilawyers.com Mailing Address: 143 McDonald Street Midland, Ml 48640 Telephone Number: 989-832-1770 Date: September 4, 2026