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Michigan
21026 Wakedon LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Brighton Respondent
- Petitioner
- 21026 Wakedon LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Brighton
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001329-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Livingston
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/16/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Appearance | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/22/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/24/2026 | $425.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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Order_of_Dismissal-Joint_Withdraw.2026-09-16_09-34-57.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 21026 Wakedon LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 26-001329 Township Of Brighton, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that the parties have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 16, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 21026 Wakedon LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 26-001329 Township Of Brighton, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that the parties have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 16, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I 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
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PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION SERVICES, LLC Mel R. Partovich 37887 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite B Jay A. Schwartz Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331 (248) 672-1922 https://propertytaxreductionservices.org September 12, 2026 ELECTRONIC FILING Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Re: 21026 Wakedon LLC v Township of Brighton MTT Docket No. 26-001329 Dear Madame/Sir: Petitioner is hereby withdrawing its Petition, and Respondent concurs in the withdrawal as indicated below. Please close the above-referenced file. Thank you. Very truly yours, PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION SERVICES, LLC Isl Jay A. Schwartz JAS/Iz CONSENT TO WITHDRAWAL: a Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorney for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 rbower@fsbrlaw.com
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001329 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Joint Files Document Type: Motion to Withdraw Appeal Attachment File Name: Letter Withdrawing Appeal (21026 Wakedon v Brighton 26-001329) 9-12- 26 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 21026 WAKEDON LLC, Petitioner, v TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 26-001329 PARCEL NO. 4712-33-303-015 & 4712- 33-303-016 ______________________________________/ Jay A. Schwartz Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC Representative for Petitioner 37887 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite B Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (248) 672-1922 jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE Jamy A. Staffeld states that on September 1, 2026 she served a copy of Appearance and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: Jay A. Schwartz Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC 37887 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite B Farmington Hills, MI 48331 I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Jamy A Staffeld Jamy A. Staffeld
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 21026 WAKEDON LLC, Petitioner, v TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 26-001329 PARCEL NO. 4712-33-303-015 & 4712- 33-303-016 ______________________________________/ Jay A. Schwartz Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC Representative for Petitioner 37887 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite B Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (248) 672-1922 jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ APPEARANCE FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC, hereby enters its Appearance on behalf of Respondent, TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON, in the above-entitled matter. Dated: September 1, 2026 Respectfully submitted, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent By: __________________________________ Ross K. Bower II (P70574) 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 381-0100
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001329 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Appearance Attachment File Name: Appearance 26-001329 Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: Proof of Service 26-001329 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 21026 WAKEDON LLC, Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-001329 TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON, Respondent. _______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION I, Lyn Zarem, state that on August 22, 2026, I served a copy of the 2026 Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition (with noted docket number), relative to the above-captioned matter: By CERTIFIED MAIL, on: Charter Township of Brighton Office of the Assessor 4363 Buno Road Brighton, Michigan 48114 Brighton Township Clerk 4363 Buno Road Brighton, Michigan 48114 and FIRST-CLASS MAIL, on: Livingston County Director of Equalization 304 East Grand River Avenue, #102 Howell, Michigan 48843 Livingston County Clerk 200 E Grand River Avenue, #1 Howell, Michigan 48843 Secretary of Local School Board Brighton Area Schools 125 South Church Street Brighton, Michigan 48116
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2 State Treasurer Michigan Department of Treasury 430 West Allegan Lansing, Michigan 48922 I declare under the penalty of perjury that the statement above is true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. /s/ Lyn Zarem Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC 37887 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite B Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331 (248) 672-1922
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001329 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: POS re 2026 Petition (Wakedon v Brighton 26-001329) 8-22-26 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 _____________________________ MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________ Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (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 _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 21026 WAKEDON LLC, TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON, 4712-33-303-015 and 4712-33-303-016 X X Commercial
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 2 of 4 8. 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): 9. 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): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________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 ______ 14. The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________ Livingston 10381 Citation Drive, Brighton, MI 48116; and 10421 Citation Drive, Brighton, MI 48116. Brighton Township 40020 West Twelve Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48377 X 2026
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MTT Docket No. _________________ 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 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name 21026 WAKEDON LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 40029 West Twelve Mile Road City or Town Novi State Michigan ZIP Code 48377 Telephone Number (248) 672-1922 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Jay M.I. A. Last Name Schwartz Firm Name (if any) Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 37887 West Twelve Mile Road Suite B City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48331 Telephone Number (248) 672-1922 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 2 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 10371 Citation Drive Brighton
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48116 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Brighton (LIVINGSTON) County Livingston If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) Yes Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 4712-33-303-015 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 808600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 777439 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1230000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 615000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 4712-33-303-016 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 808800 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 769736 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1230000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 615000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Jay A. Schwartz Payment Information Amount: 425 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 21026 Wakedon LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001329 Township Of Brighton, 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), “[t]he 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: August 6, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 21026 Wakedon LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001329 Township Of Brighton, 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), “[t]he 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: August 6, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 _____________________________ MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________ Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (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 _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 21026 WAKEDON LLC, TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON, 4712-33-303-015 and 4712-33-303-016 X X Commercial
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 2 of 4 8. 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): 9. 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): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________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 ______ 14. The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________ Livingston 10381 Citation Drive, Brighton, MI 48116; and 10421 Citation Drive, Brighton, MI 48116. Brighton Township 40020 West Twelve Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48377 X 2026
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MTT Docket No. _________________ 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 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name 21026 WAKEDON LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 40029 West Twelve Mile Road City or Town Novi State Michigan ZIP Code 48377 Telephone Number (248) 672-1922 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Jay M.I. A. Last Name Schwartz Firm Name (if any) Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 37887 West Twelve Mile Road Suite B City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48331 Telephone Number (248) 672-1922 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 2 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 10371 Citation Drive Brighton
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48116 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Brighton (LIVINGSTON) County Livingston If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) Yes Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 4712-33-303-015 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 808600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 777439 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1230000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 615000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 4712-33-303-016 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 808800 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 769736 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1230000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 615000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Jay A. Schwartz Payment Information Amount: 425 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number:
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