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Michigan
761 Jenness St LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Ypsilanti Respondent
- Petitioner
- 761 Jenness St LLC
- Respondent
- City Of Ypsilanti
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002276-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Washtenaw
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 06/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 03/27/2026 | $200.00 | Download |
Documents
Order_of_Dismissal.2026-06-11_06-34-52.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 761 Jenness St LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 26-002276 City Of Ypsilanti, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed by May 31 or the next business day after the Tribunal offices were closed. See MCL 205.735a(6). As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.
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MTT Docket No. 26-002276 Page 2 of 2 Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee. By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: June 11, 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 761 Jenness St LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 26-002276 City Of Ypsilanti, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed by May 31 or the next business day after the Tribunal offices were closed. See MCL 205.735a(6). As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.
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MTT Docket No. 26-002276 Page 2 of 2 Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee.
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RECEIVED APR 0 1 2026 Michigan Tax Tribunal - Petition (Form 618 Style) Petitioner: 761 Jenness St, LLC Address: 43422 W. Oaks Drive, Unit 256, Novi, MI 48377 CL - MICHIGAN Contact: James Wildman Phone: 734-637-7043 Email: jwildman@fosdatacenters.com Respondent: City of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County Property Address: 761 Jenness Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Parcel ID: 11-11-04-340-003 Property Type: Commercial Real Property Tax Year: 2025 Assessed Value (SEV): $275,800 Taxable Value: $275,800 True Cash Value (TCV): $551,600 Claimed True Cash Value: $160,000 Claimed Assessed Value: $80,000 Claimed Taxable Value: $80,000 Basis for Appeal: Property is significantly over-assessed. MAI appraisal supports $160,000 value. Property under renovation and not stabilized. Recent purchase supports lower valuation. Signature: Name: James Wildman Date: 0y37 / XOX @)
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761 Jenness St, LLC 43422 W. Oaks Drive, Unit 256 Novi, MI 48377 Phone: 734-637-7043 Email: jwildman@fosdatacenters.com Date: 03/23/2026 Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 Re: Petition for Property Tax Appeal — 761 Jenness Street, Ypsilanti, Ml Parcel ID: 11-11-04-340-003 To Whom It May Concern, Please find enclosed a Petition to the Michigan Tax Tribunal regarding the above-referenced commercial property for the 2025 tax year. The subject property is currently assessed at a true cash value of approximately $551,600. However, an independent MAI-certified appraisal has determined a retrospective “as-is” true cash value of $160,000 as of December 31, 2025. This substantial discrepancy forms the basis of this appeal. The property is presently in a state of incomplete renovation and is not stabilized for typical commercial use. Additionally, site improvements remain unfinished, and the property’s current condition materially impacts its market value. The recent purchase of the property for $219,000 further supports a valuation significantly below the current assessment. Enclosed with this petition are the following materials for your review: o Completed Petition Form o Full MAI Appraisal Report o Supporting documentation (as applicable) We respectfully request that the Michigan Tax Tribunal review the enclosed materials and adjust the assessed and taxable values to reflect the property’s true cash value. Please feel free to contact me directly if any additional information is required.
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APPRAISAL OF 761 Jenness Street, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan 48197 As of December 31, 2025 For 761 Jenness St, LLC
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Principals Julie M. Simpson Marcel H. Vidovic, MAI Michael T. Williams, MAI Lorie D. Alcock Stephen J. Simpson Glee R. Loman David A. Williams, PGA Joanne M. Stockman Alexander J. Groves, MA! Robert F. Elder, PGA Craig M. Coleman Gerald V. Alcock, MAI Founder, 1977 316 East Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 5 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Telephone: (734) 994-0554 Facsimile: (734) 939-1000 email: manager@geraldalcock.com Web: GERALD ALcOoCcK COMPANY, L.L.C. Real Estate Counseling and Appraising February 28, 2026 761 Jenness St, LLC James Wildman 43422 W. Oaks Drive, Unit 256 Novi, MI 48377 Re: Appraisal of 761 Jenness Street, City of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan 48197 Dear Mr. Wildman: As detailed by engagement document, held in the appraisers’ file, an appraisal of the above-referenced property has been completed, the findings of which are submitted in this report. The purpose of this appraisal is to express an opinion of the retrospective “As-Is” true cash value of the fee simple interest in the above- referenced property. This appraisal cannot be completely understood without reading the "General Assumptions and Limitations of Appraisal" and "Extraordinary Assumptions" sections of this report. Any reader of this report is advised to thoroughly read and understand said sections before relying on any information, analyses or conclusions presented therein. The appraisers prepared this report and the value estimate herein in compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This is an Appraisal Report. The “Required Statements” section of this report offers descriptions of these terms. It is the appraisers’ opinion that the retrospective “As-Is” true cash value of the appraisal property, pertaining to fee simple title interest, as of December 31, 2025, was: One Hundred Sixty Thousand ($160,000) Dollars This value estimate is made subject to the “General Assumptions and Limitations of Appraisal,” and the following “Extraordinary Assumptions” to this report. There
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February 28, 2026 761 Jenness St, LLC James Wildman Page Two 1. Valuation is predicated upon the assumption that the appraisal property is free and clear of any environmental hazards which would materially affect value; if not, the value conclusion could be impacted; and 2. Gross building and site areas are calculated from a survey, prepared by American Landmark Survey, PLC, dated March, 2025, corroborated by spot building measurement. Valuation is predicated upon the assumption that varying gross and/or net site building areas generally conform to actual conditions. If such is not the case, the value conclusion could be impacted; and 3. The instant valuation is predicated upon the assumption that there have been no material changes to the property from the retrospective date of value to the date of property inspection. If such is not the case, the value conclusion could be impacted; and 4. The appraisers have relied upon the property owner's representation of estimated cost to complete site improvements to assist in the analysis. If such estimate is significantly incorrect, the value conclusion could be impacted. The use of this appraisal is to serve as an estimate of the true cash value of the property under valuation for the purpose of
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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 761 Jenness St LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-002276 City Of Ypsilanti, 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: June 11, 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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RECEIVED APR 0 1 2026 Michigan Tax Tribunal - Petition (Form 618 Style) Petitioner: 761 Jenness St, LLC Address: 43422 W. Oaks Drive, Unit 256, Novi, MI 48377 CL - MICHIGAN Contact: James Wildman Phone: 734-637-7043 Email: jwildman@fosdatacenters.com Respondent: City of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County Property Address: 761 Jenness Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Parcel ID: 11-11-04-340-003 Property Type: Commercial Real Property Tax Year: 2025 Assessed Value (SEV): $275,800 Taxable Value: $275,800 True Cash Value (TCV): $551,600 Claimed True Cash Value: $160,000 Claimed Assessed Value: $80,000 Claimed Taxable Value: $80,000 Basis for Appeal: Property is significantly over-assessed. MAI appraisal supports $160,000 value. Property under renovation and not stabilized. Recent purchase supports lower valuation. Signature: Name: James Wildman Date: 0y37 / XOX @)
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761 Jenness St, LLC 43422 W. Oaks Drive, Unit 256 Novi, MI 48377 Phone: 734-637-7043 Email: jwildman@fosdatacenters.com Date: 03/23/2026 Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 Re: Petition for Property Tax Appeal — 761 Jenness Street, Ypsilanti, Ml Parcel ID: 11-11-04-340-003 To Whom It May Concern, Please find enclosed a Petition to the Michigan Tax Tribunal regarding the above-referenced commercial property for the 2025 tax year. The subject property is currently assessed at a true cash value of approximately $551,600. However, an independent MAI-certified appraisal has determined a retrospective “as-is” true cash value of $160,000 as of December 31, 2025. This substantial discrepancy forms the basis of this appeal. The property is presently in a state of incomplete renovation and is not stabilized for typical commercial use. Additionally, site improvements remain unfinished, and the property’s current condition materially impacts its market value. The recent purchase of the property for $219,000 further supports a valuation significantly below the current assessment. Enclosed with this petition are the following materials for your review: o Completed Petition Form o Full MAI Appraisal Report o Supporting documentation (as applicable) We respectfully request that the Michigan Tax Tribunal review the enclosed materials and adjust the assessed and taxable values to reflect the property’s true cash value. Please feel free to contact me directly if any additional information is required.
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APPRAISAL OF 761 Jenness Street, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan 48197 As of December 31, 2025 For 761 Jenness St, LLC
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Principals Julie M. Simpson Marcel H. Vidovic, MAI Michael T. Williams, MAI Lorie D. Alcock Stephen J. Simpson Glee R. Loman David A. Williams, PGA Joanne M. Stockman Alexander J. Groves, MA! Robert F. Elder, PGA Craig M. Coleman Gerald V. Alcock, MAI Founder, 1977 316 East Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 5 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Telephone: (734) 994-0554 Facsimile: (734) 939-1000 email: manager@geraldalcock.com Web: GERALD ALcOoCcK COMPANY, L.L.C. Real Estate Counseling and Appraising February 28, 2026 761 Jenness St, LLC James Wildman 43422 W. Oaks Drive, Unit 256 Novi, MI 48377 Re: Appraisal of 761 Jenness Street, City of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan 48197 Dear Mr. Wildman: As detailed by engagement document, held in the appraisers’ file, an appraisal of the above-referenced property has been completed, the findings of which are submitted in this report. The purpose of this appraisal is to express an opinion of the retrospective “As-Is” true cash value of the fee simple interest in the above- referenced property. This appraisal cannot be completely understood without reading the "General Assumptions and Limitations of Appraisal" and "Extraordinary Assumptions" sections of this report. Any reader of this report is advised to thoroughly read and understand said sections before relying on any information, analyses or conclusions presented therein. The appraisers prepared this report and the value estimate herein in compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This is an Appraisal Report. The “Required Statements” section of this report offers descriptions of these terms. It is the appraisers’ opinion that the retrospective “As-Is” true cash value of the appraisal property, pertaining to fee simple title interest, as of December 31, 2025, was: One Hundred Sixty Thousand ($160,000) Dollars This value estimate is made subject to the “General Assumptions and Limitations of Appraisal,” and the following “Extraordinary Assumptions” to this report. There
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February 28, 2026 761 Jenness St, LLC James Wildman Page Two 1. Valuation is predicated upon the assumption that the appraisal property is free and clear of any environmental hazards which would materially affect value; if not, the value conclusion could be impacted; and 2. Gross building and site areas are calculated from a survey, prepared by American Landmark Survey, PLC, dated March, 2025, corroborated by spot building measurement. Valuation is predicated upon the assumption that varying gross and/or net site building areas generally conform to actual conditions. If such is not the case, the value conclusion could be impacted; and 3. The instant valuation is predicated upon the assumption that there have been no material changes to the property from the retrospective date of value to the date of property inspection. If such is not the case, the value conclusion could be impacted; and 4. The appraisers have relied upon the property owner's representation of estimated cost to complete site improvements to assist in the analysis. If such estimate is significantly incorrect, the value conclusion could be impacted. The use of this appraisal is to serve as an estimate of the true cash value of the property under valuation for the purpose of
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