Abby Bonjean Petitioner V Township Of Chikaming Respondent

Page 1

A/D 

Michigan Deparment 

of Treasury 

818 (Rav. 12-25) 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form [3 lssued under tio authority of PA. 206 of 1893, es amended. Fong ks vo'untary; however, you may nol appeal io tha Michigan Tax Tribunal unkess you [esi poles! 

fo the Board of Review, excopl when the property ls classified ay commerce! real, Industrial real, or developmental caf. You may nal appeal property classiketion 10 ths Stgle 

Tex Commission unjess you frst prolest 

1o the Bowd of Review. 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Prease Poni of Type) 

Polioner’s Name (If Other than Owner, Pieasa Pani cr Type) 

Abby Bonjean 

Abby Bonjean 

Township or City 

Covnly 

Vast 

ol Appeal 

Chikaming 

Berrlen 

2026 

Tho undersigned protests the assessed value and/or tho tentative taxable valus and/or the property classification and/ar the qualified 

agricultural property exemption of the following described property: 

Property Idantid (Parcel code required. Property sacress nd legal description optonal) 

11-07-4570-0070-00-1 

Protasted tem: 

[] Assessed Value 

[XX] Tentative 

[J Toxatie Status [7] Classification 

[] Qualified Agricutural 

Taxable Velue 

(exemption) 

Property Exemption 

1, PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

Complele this section (or a protest of assessed value, Induding assessed value changes associated with exempt status and denied 

of late fited 

personal property forms. 

Assessed Value 

Owner's Estimate of True Cash vale (Markel Vaiue) 

$516,800 

$790,000 

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE 

Complete this saction for a protest of Taxable Valua. 

Reason: 

Od Value 

of Losses 

O Value of Additions 

O Poverty Exemption 

Uncapplng % 

3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

‘Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make thelr decision regarding classification In accordance 

with Section 211.34c 

of tha Michigan Complled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be lnfluenced by the effect that a particular classification has on 

that property's status ae a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Class fication of property on is yeer's assessment 

10 

ClassHficalion should be (check one of the following): 

O Agriculiural 

[I] Industrial 

0 Timber Cutover 

0 Utility (Personal Property Only) 

O Commercial 

O Residential 

O Developmental 

4. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

I the assessor has dened or changed tha percentage of the exemption from the 18 mils of local school operating tax for qualified agriculiural proper- 

ty, the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER ORACT UPON 

THE EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) 

Percent quaied sgricuilural axemption granted by assessor (Enter Of oxempéon 

Poccont qualilied Epacuiiural exemption 16ques’ed by owner (Enter 100 1 fal 

de 

exemption requested) 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

Stato reason(s) 

for protest of assessed volun and/or ihe (antaive Laxsble value and/or taxable status andlor classification andlor quat Bed agricultural prog erty exemption 

Owner purchased the properly on 12/17/25 for $780,000.00, in an arm's length transaction, after the property was 

markeled on the MLS. The purchase price Is a falr Indication of the true cash value of the properly, as is the listing 

history, which Is attached. 

CERTIFICATION 

Phone Number 

Signature 

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fb 

f

Page 2

616, Page 2 

FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY 

INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes 

TE 

20.34 

010 

N07 4820 ~0070 - po 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

’ 

— 

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Record of Vole — B2ard of three-member commiee 

Chairperson: 

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Member: 

4 Yes OJ Ko q ND 

Member: 

(ves a No 

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Irlay 

Inies's’ 

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Reason for Board Activn 

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Alpe fo 

1104 d s2qree wh he decision of he Board bf Review regard 

ng lentative 3505563 value. you my 9ppaal Ia: vec 

s 04 Ly ing a £6: 10n wi (90 hanya 13x Trbunal 

PO Box 30232, Lans 0, Mi 48909, Commercial Real, Industria! Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Usity Personal Property may 

be appealed by May 31. Agricutural Rea’, Residental Rea, Trber-Culover 

Rea! 25d Agric 

tures Personal Property may te sppea'ed by Jay 31. The peiricn mus: be fia 

on a Fchigan Tax Tribunal kim of a form approved by the Michigan Tax Totuna'. Michigan Tax Trd seal {y's ate avadable al yew meh gan goviavicn, 

2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE 

J— 

Dispositcn by Board of Revew The Board of Raview must 3iata the reason for its acon below 

[(Joenea 

[KX] Tentatve Toxabie value Changed From __ 5 

/ &— 

Sex) oA Ge) roo 

(Sec stiached L-40354) 

/ 

A 

Recotd of Vole — Boad of Free mombar 

coprpmad 

of bead 

= 

Chairperson: 

Kl Yes 0 No 

Merrber: 

Yes [l] No 

Member: 

® Yes OJ No 

ic 

Was 

i 

1% 

Reascn lor Board Andon 

—- 

Jd 

{ 

Lo 

fart Klar, 7 

Iyou d sageew with the decison of tha Bodid of oA (egaarg (arava taxable valve, you may apgea hat decison by ing a pelien wih the .chgan Tax Trbunal a: 

PO Bax 30232, Lansing MI 46903. Comm ercia’ Real, Industria! Rez, Developmental Rea’. Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal ard UL ty Personal Progerty may 

be 

apgea‘sd by May 31 Agreutiral Rea', Res dent al Real, Timder-Cu'over Rea! ard Agricultural Personal Property may be oppeshad by July 31. Tre pelican must be fed on 

a tMieh'gan Tax Triunal form ef a form approved by the Michigan Tae Trinu a’. Michigan Tax Tribunal lors ave avatable al ivy mehaan cowiauiab. 

3. CLASSIFICATION 

Trspasibon by B0a’e of Rowiew. Tha Board of Review mull state The (eason of its ackon balov. 

[] ened 

[[] ciassification Changed From 

to 

Record of Vote — Boa'd of three-member com 

tee of bard. 

Chairperson: 

MO Yes O No 

Member; 

] Yes Od No

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Abby

M.I.

Last Name

Bonjean

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

130 N. Garland Ct. #4901

City or Town

Chicago

State

 Illinois

ZIP Code

60602

Telephone Number

(217) 473-8684

E-mail Address

ABonjean@Polsinelli.com

Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

First Name

Sally

M.I.

A.

Last Name

Taylor

Firm Name (if any)

Passaro, Kahne, Taylor, Thompson & Pierangeli Law Offices, PLLC

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

685 W. Main Street

City or Town

Benton Harbor

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

49022

Telephone Number

(269) 983-0325

E-mail Address

sally@passarokahne.com

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A 

Property Address (No., Street)

9720 Woodlawn Avenue

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

City or Town

Union Pier

County

Berrien

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49129

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Chikaming (BERRIEN)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

On December 17, 2025, Petitioner purchased parcel 11-07-4570-0070-00-1 through a third party, long-arm transaction. The purchase price, representing fair 

market value of the property was $790,000. Accordingly, the taxable value and the assessed value should be one-half of the purchase price, 395,000.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2026

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

11-07-4570-0070-00-1

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

450000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

450000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

790000

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

395000

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

395000

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Sally A. Taylor

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information:

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal.

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.

Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

SEV or TV in contention*

 

 Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

$100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

No

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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

Abby Bonjean,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002753

Township Of Chikaming,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: October 5, 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

Page 2

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

Abby Bonjean,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002753

Township Of Chikaming,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: October 5, 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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 

2u-D0AASR 

Petitioner's Contact Information: 

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government: 

Individual 

First Name 

MI. 

Last Name 

Abby 

Bonjean 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

130 N. Garland Ct. #4901 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Chicago 

Wlinois 

60602 

Telephone Number 

(217) 473-8684 

E-mail Address 

ABonjean@Polsinelli.com 

Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: 

First Name 

M.L. 

Last Name 

Sally 

A. 

Taylor 

Firm Name (if any) 

Passaro, Kahne, Taylor, Thompson & Pierangeli Law Offices, PLLC 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

685 W. Main Street 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Benton Harbor 

Michigan 

49022 

Telephone Number 

(269) 983-0325 

E-mail Address 

sally@passarokahne.com

Page 2

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

Union Pier 

Berrien 

Michigan 

49129 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

Township Of Chikaming (BERRIEN) 

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: 

On December 17, 2025, Petitioner purchased parcel 11-07-4570-0070-00-1 through a third party, long-arm transaction. The purchase price, representing fair 

market value of the property was $790,000. Accordingly, the taxable value and the assessed value should be one-half of the purchase price, 395,000. 

Jurisdictional Issues: 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? 

Yes 

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: 

March 

If No, please check the applicable reason(s): 

Year(s) Under Appeal: 

2026

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

450000 

What do you believe is the fair market value? 

790000 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

395000 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

395000 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature 

Petitioner's Signature: 

/s/ sally A. Taylor 

fy Authorized Agent's Signature: 

bo Mg (P5101) 

0 

0 

Fee Information: 

/s/ 

7 

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal. 

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. 

Property tax appeal: 

Residential** 

Non-Residential 

SEV or TV in contention* 

Filing fee*** 

Filing Fee** 

$100,000 or less... 

125.00 

$250.00 

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00. 

$200.00 

N/A 

More than $500,000. 

...$ 300.00 

N/A 

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

No

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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: 26-002753

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Documentation

Attachment File Name: MTT Petition (2026-07-22) re.Bonjean Fully Signed

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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Page 1

A/D 

Michigan Deparment 

of Treasury 

818 (Rav. 12-25) 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form [3 lssued under tio authority of PA. 206 of 1893, es amended. Fong ks vo'untary; however, you may nol appeal io tha Michigan Tax Tribunal unkess you [esi poles! 

fo the Board of Review, excopl when the property ls classified ay commerce! real, Industrial real, or developmental caf. You may nal appeal property classiketion 10 ths Stgle 

Tex Commission unjess you frst prolest 

1o the Bowd of Review. 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Prease Poni of Type) 

Polioner’s Name (If Other than Owner, Pieasa Pani cr Type) 

Abby Bonjean 

Abby Bonjean 

Township or City 

Covnly 

Vast 

ol Appeal 

Chikaming 

Berrlen 

2026 

Tho undersigned protests the assessed value and/or tho tentative taxable valus and/or the property classification and/ar the qualified 

agricultural property exemption of the following described property: 

Property Idantid (Parcel code required. Property sacress nd legal description optonal) 

11-07-4570-0070-00-1 

Protasted tem: 

[] Assessed Value 

[XX] Tentative 

[J Toxatie Status [7] Classification 

[] Qualified Agricutural 

Taxable Velue 

(exemption) 

Property Exemption 

1, PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

Complele this section (or a protest of assessed value, Induding assessed value changes associated with exempt status and denied 

of late fited 

personal property forms. 

Assessed Value 

Owner's Estimate of True Cash vale (Markel Vaiue) 

$516,800 

$790,000 

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE 

Complete this saction for a protest of Taxable Valua. 

Reason: 

Od Value 

of Losses 

O Value of Additions 

O Poverty Exemption 

Uncapplng % 

3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

‘Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make thelr decision regarding classification In accordance 

with Section 211.34c 

of tha Michigan Complled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be lnfluenced by the effect that a particular classification has on 

that property's status ae a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Class fication of property on is yeer's assessment 

10 

ClassHficalion should be (check one of the following): 

O Agriculiural 

[I] Industrial 

0 Timber Cutover 

0 Utility (Personal Property Only) 

O Commercial 

O Residential 

O Developmental 

4. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

I the assessor has dened or changed tha percentage of the exemption from the 18 mils of local school operating tax for qualified agriculiural proper- 

ty, the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER ORACT UPON 

THE EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) 

Percent quaied sgricuilural axemption granted by assessor (Enter Of oxempéon 

Poccont qualilied Epacuiiural exemption 16ques’ed by owner (Enter 100 1 fal 

de 

exemption requested) 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

Stato reason(s) 

for protest of assessed volun and/or ihe (antaive Laxsble value and/or taxable status andlor classification andlor quat Bed agricultural prog erty exemption 

Owner purchased the properly on 12/17/25 for $780,000.00, in an arm's length transaction, after the property was 

markeled on the MLS. The purchase price Is a falr Indication of the true cash value of the properly, as is the listing 

history, which Is attached. 

CERTIFICATION 

Phone Number 

Signature 

l 

fb 

f

Page 2

616, Page 2 

FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY 

INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes 

TE 

20.34 

010 

N07 4820 ~0070 - po 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

’ 

— 

Dispasiton ty Board of Review. The Boa'd of Raview mest slate (ho reasen for is acbon ba'ow. 

[J vented 

Rnssesses Valve Changed oreo 

ZF 

57 

az of 

HKG rT 

J 

Record of Vole — B2ard of three-member commiee 

Chairperson: 

ves (} No 

7% 

Member: 

4 Yes OJ Ko q ND 

Member: 

(ves a No 

a 

Irlay 

Inies's’ 

(n#ia's 

Reason for Board Activn 

Adjust 

ya 

yy 

Alpe fo 

1104 d s2qree wh he decision of he Board bf Review regard 

ng lentative 3505563 value. you my 9ppaal Ia: vec 

s 04 Ly ing a £6: 10n wi (90 hanya 13x Trbunal 

PO Box 30232, Lans 0, Mi 48909, Commercial Real, Industria! Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Usity Personal Property may 

be appealed by May 31. Agricutural Rea’, Residental Rea, Trber-Culover 

Rea! 25d Agric 

tures Personal Property may te sppea'ed by Jay 31. The peiricn mus: be fia 

on a Fchigan Tax Tribunal kim of a form approved by the Michigan Tax Totuna'. Michigan Tax Trd seal {y's ate avadable al yew meh gan goviavicn, 

2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE 

J— 

Dispositcn by Board of Revew The Board of Raview must 3iata the reason for its acon below 

[(Joenea 

[KX] Tentatve Toxabie value Changed From __ 5 

/ &— 

Sex) oA Ge) roo 

(Sec stiached L-40354) 

/ 

A 

Recotd of Vole — Boad of Free mombar 

coprpmad 

of bead 

= 

Chairperson: 

Kl Yes 0 No 

Merrber: 

Yes [l] No 

Member: 

® Yes OJ No 

ic 

Was 

i 

1% 

Reascn lor Board Andon 

—- 

Jd 

{ 

Lo 

fart Klar, 7 

Iyou d sageew with the decison of tha Bodid of oA (egaarg (arava taxable valve, you may apgea hat decison by ing a pelien wih the .chgan Tax Trbunal a: 

PO Bax 30232, Lansing MI 46903. Comm ercia’ Real, Industria! Rez, Developmental Rea’. Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal ard UL ty Personal Progerty may 

be 

apgea‘sd by May 31 Agreutiral Rea', Res dent al Real, Timder-Cu'over Rea! ard Agricultural Personal Property may be oppeshad by July 31. Tre pelican must be fed on 

a tMieh'gan Tax Triunal form ef a form approved by the Michigan Tae Trinu a’. Michigan Tax Tribunal lors ave avatable al ivy mehaan cowiauiab. 

3. CLASSIFICATION 

Trspasibon by B0a’e of Rowiew. Tha Board of Review mull state The (eason of its ackon balov. 

[] ened 

[[] ciassification Changed From 

to 

Record of Vote — Boa'd of three-member com 

tee of bard. 

Chairperson: 

MO Yes O No 

Member; 

] Yes Od No

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Page 1

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Abby

M.I.

Last Name

Bonjean

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

130 N. Garland Ct. #4901

City or Town

Chicago

State

 Illinois

ZIP Code

60602

Telephone Number

(217) 473-8684

E-mail Address

ABonjean@Polsinelli.com

Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

First Name

Sally

M.I.

A.

Last Name

Taylor

Firm Name (if any)

Passaro, Kahne, Taylor, Thompson & Pierangeli Law Offices, PLLC

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

685 W. Main Street

City or Town

Benton Harbor

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

49022

Telephone Number

(269) 983-0325

E-mail Address

sally@passarokahne.com

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A 

Property Address (No., Street)

9720 Woodlawn Avenue

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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City or Town

Union Pier

County

Berrien

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49129

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Chikaming (BERRIEN)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

On December 17, 2025, Petitioner purchased parcel 11-07-4570-0070-00-1 through a third party, long-arm transaction. The purchase price, representing fair 

market value of the property was $790,000. Accordingly, the taxable value and the assessed value should be one-half of the purchase price, 395,000.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2026

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

11-07-4570-0070-00-1

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

450000

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

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450000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

790000

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

395000

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

395000

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Sally A. Taylor

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information:

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal.

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.

Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

SEV or TV in contention*

 

 Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

$100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

No

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