2980 Interstate Parkway LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Comstock Respondent
- Petitioner
- 2980 Interstate Parkway LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Comstock
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001357-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Kalamazoo
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/07/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Appearance | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/07/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/07/2026 | 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 | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/10/2026 | 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 | 08/10/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/24/2026 | $400.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 2980 INTERSTATE PARKWAY LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 26-001357-TT V TOWNSHIP OF COMSTOCK, Respondent. Steve Johnson Representative for Petitioner 436 N. Center St. Northville, MI 48167 (248) 392-4342 info@mitaxappeal.com Robert E. Thall (P46421) Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman & Koches, P.C. Attorney for Respondent 470 W. Centre Ave., Suite A Portage, MI 49024-5362 269-382-4500 thall@michigantownshiplaw.com PROOF OF SERVICE Sandra L. Bosse states that on October 7, 2026, she served a copy of an Appearance, Answer to Petition with Affirmative Defenses and Proof of Service in this matter by first-class mail, postage fully prepaid, upon the Petitioner at the above referenced address. /s/ Sandra L. Bosse Sandra L. Bosse
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 2980 INTERSTATE PARKWAY LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 26-001357-TT V TOWNSHIP OF COMSTOCK, Respondent. Steve Johnson Representative for Petitioner 436 N. Center St. Northville, MI 48167 (248) 392-4342 info@mitaxappeal.com Robert E. Thall (P46421) Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman & Koches, P.C. Attorney for Respondent 470 W. Centre Ave., Suite A Portage, MI 49024-5362 269-382-4500 thall@michigantownshiplaw.com APPEARANCE The law firm of Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman & Koches, P.C., enters this appearance for and on behalf of Respondent, Township of Comstock, in this matter. Respectfully submitted, BAUCKHAM, SPARKS, THALL, SEEBER & KAUFMAN, P.C. Date: October 7, 2026 By: /s/ Robert E. Thall Robert E. Thall (P46421) Attorney for Respondent
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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: 26-001357 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Appearance Attachment File Name: Appearance Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: POS App & Ans 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 2980 INTERSTATE PARKWAY LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 26-001357-TT V TOWNSHIP OF COMSTOCK, Respondent. Steve Johnson Representative for Petitioner 436 N. Center St. Northville, MI 48167 (248) 392-4342 info@mitaxappeal.com Robert E. Thall (P46421) Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman & Koches, P.C. Attorney for Respondent 470 W. Centre Ave., Suite A Portage, MI 49024-5362 269-382-4500 thall@michigantownshiplaw.com ANSWER TO PETITION WITH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES Respondent, Township of Comstock states the following in response to the respective paragraphs of the Petition filed in this matter: 1. In answer to paragraph 1 of the Petition, Respondent admits the allegation therein. 2. In answer to paragraph 2 of the Petition, Respondent admits the allegation therein. 3. In answer to paragraph 3 of the Petition, no answer is required. 4. In answer to paragraph 4 of the Petition, the parcel under appeal is real. 5. In answer to paragraph 5 of the Petition, no response is required. 6. In answer to paragraph 6 of the Petition, Respondent admits the allegation therein. 7. In answer to paragraph 7 of the Petition, no response is required. 8. In answer to paragraph 8 of the Petition, no response is required.
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9. In answer to paragraph 9 of the Petition, no response is required. 10. In answer to paragraph 10 of the Petition, Respondent admits the allegations therein. 11. In answer to paragraph 11 of the Petition, Respondent admits the allegation therein. 12. In answer to paragraph 12 of the Petition, Respondent admits the allegation therein. 13. In answer to paragraph 13 of the Petition, Respondent admits the allegations therein. 14. In answer to paragraph 14 of the Petition, Respondent admits the allegation therein. 15. In answer to paragraph 15 of the Petition, no response is required. 16. In answer to paragraph 16 of the Petition, Respondent admits the allegations therein. 17. In answer to paragraph 17 of the Petition, Respondent denies the Petitioner’s values for the property as untrue. 18. In answer to paragraph 18 of the Petition, Respondent admits the values in dispute. 19. Paragraph 19 of the Petition does not require an answer as it is the Petitioner’s prayer for relief. 20. In answer to paragraph 20 of the Petition, Respondent denies the allegations therein as untrue. WHEREFORE, Respondent respectfully request that the Tribunal enter an Order denying the relief requested by Petitioner and uphold and affirm the valuation as established by the Respondent and require Petitioner to pay Respondent’s costs and attorney fees.
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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES Please take notice that Respondent may rely on one or more of the following affirmative defenses: 1. Petitioner has failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. 2. The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction over Petitioner and/or the subject property. 3. The service of process was insufficient. 4. The subject property is under assessed and/or the taxable value and/or state equalized value of the subject property is too low, and should therefore be appropriately increased to comply with the mandate of the applicable provisions of law. 5. Respondent reserves the right to file such additional affirmative defenses as may become apparent pursuant to discovery procedures during the pendency of this matter. WHEREFORE Respondent requests that the Tribunal enter a determination of no cause in its favor, and such other and further relief as is appropriate including costs and attorney fees. Respectfully submitted, BAUCKHAM, SPARKS, THALL, SEEBER, & KAUFMAN, P.C. Date: October 7, 2026 By: /s/ Robert E. Thall Robert E. Thall, Attorney for Respondent
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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 - Respondent MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001357 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government Township Of Comstock (KALAMAZOO) First Name M.I. Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Robert M.I. E Last Name Thall Firm Name (if any) Bauckham, Thall, et al Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 470 W. Centre Ave., Suite A City or Town Portage State Michigan ZIP Code 49024 Telephone Number 2693824500 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) thall@michigantownshiplaw.com Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Robert E Thall /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 2980 Interstate Parkway LLC Petitioner(s) Y MTT Docket No. 26-001357 Township of Comstock Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Rebecca Adler states that on 9/24/26 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] EN . Assessor (via certified mail): Kevin Harris, Assessor, Comstock Township Assessing Office, 6138 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): Amber Lawrence, Township Clerk, Comstock Township Clerk's Office, 6138 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): Joseph Arevalo, Equalization Director, Kalamazoo County Equalization, 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave, Room 404, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): Meredith Place, County Clerk, Kalamazoo County Clerk's Office, 201 W Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI'49007 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): School Board Secretary, Comstock Public Schools, 3010 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 Is! Rebecca Adler Rebecca Adler [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 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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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: 26-001357 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: Proof of Service_2980 Interstate Parkway LLC_26-001357 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) 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. 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 2980 Interstate Parkway LLC Township of Comstock 07-30-390-030 X X N/A Industrial
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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: _______________________________________ N/A N/A Kalamazoo 2980 Interstate Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Township of Comstock 628 W Milham Avenue, Portage, MI 49024 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 necessary): N/A 2026 1,022,400 511,200 511,200 2026 650,000 325,000 325,000 2026 372,400 186,200 186,200 Petitioner requests the Tribunal reduce the assessed, state equalized, and taxable values from 511,200 to 325,000 and order a refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of the true cash value.
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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 2980 Interstate Parkway LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 628 W Milham Avenue City or Town Portage State Michigan ZIP Code 49024 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Steve M.I. Last Name Johnson Firm Name (if any) Michigan Tax Appeal Services Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 436 N. Center Street City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 2980 Interstate Pkwy Kalamazoo
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 49048 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Comstock (KALAMAZOO) County Kalamazoo 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.) N/A 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: 07-30-390-030 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: 511200 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 511200 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 650000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 325000 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.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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/ Steve Johnson Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052486776469 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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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 2980 Interstate Parkway LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001357 Township Of Comstock, 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 10, 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 2980 Interstate Parkway LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001357 Township Of Comstock, 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 10, 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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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) 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. 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 2980 Interstate Parkway LLC Township of Comstock 07-30-390-030 X X N/A Industrial
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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: _______________________________________ N/A N/A Kalamazoo 2980 Interstate Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Township of Comstock 628 W Milham Avenue, Portage, MI 49024 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 necessary): N/A 2026 1,022,400 511,200 511,200 2026 650,000 325,000 325,000 2026 372,400 186,200 186,200 Petitioner requests the Tribunal reduce the assessed, state equalized, and taxable values from 511,200 to 325,000 and order a refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of the true cash value.
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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 2980 Interstate Parkway LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 628 W Milham Avenue City or Town Portage State Michigan ZIP Code 49024 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Steve M.I. Last Name Johnson Firm Name (if any) Michigan Tax Appeal Services Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 436 N. Center Street City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 2980 Interstate Pkwy Kalamazoo
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 49048 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Comstock (KALAMAZOO) County Kalamazoo 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.) N/A 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: 07-30-390-030 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: 511200 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 511200 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 650000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 325000 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.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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/ Steve Johnson Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052486776469 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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