American Tower Inc Mi Site 211108, Petitioner V Township Of Polkton, Respondent
- Petitioner
- American Tower Inc Mi Site 211108
- Respondent
- Township Of Polkton
Case overview
- Docket number
- 24-003467-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Ottawa
- Judge
- Grinnell, Jason C.
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 12/23/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received. | PET | Not recorded | 12/19/2024 | $0.00 | Download |
| 9 | Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received. | RESP | Not recorded | 12/19/2024 | $0.00 | Download |
| 8 | Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received. | PET | Not recorded | 12/18/2024 | $0.00 | Download |
| 8 | Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received. | RESP | Not recorded | 12/18/2024 | $0.00 | Download |
| 7 | Notice of Hearing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/13/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | A hearing has been scheduled | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/13/2024 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 09/25/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/01/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/17/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/17/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/28/2024 | $250.00 | Download |
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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 American Tower Inc MI site 211108, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 24-003467 Township Of Polkton, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that the parties have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the parties’ 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:_____________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: December 23, 2024 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 provide 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 American Tower Inc MI site 211108, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 24-003467 Township Of Polkton, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that the parties have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the parties’ 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:_____________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: December 23, 2024 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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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12/18/2024 Brian Busscher STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES ACTING DIRECTOR SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR American Tower Inc. Site 211108 Petitioner(s) v MOAHR Docket No. 24-003462 Paolkton Township ) Respondent(s) JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 1. Petitioner wishes to withdraw its appeal in the above-captioned docket. 2. Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because: Upon further review, a withdrawal is in order. 3. Respondent has no objection to Petitioner's request to withdraw the appeal. 4. The parties ask this Tribunal to grant Petitioner's request to withdraw the appeal and dismiss the above-captioned docket. Vi Or i ml 12/18/2024 Petitioner/Representative (sign here) Date Brent Wornat, BDO USA [Print/type name of person signing] Krinn Beasik 12/18/2024 Respondent/Representative (sign here) Date Brian Busscher [Print/type name of person signing] MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 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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12/18/2024 Brian Busscher STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES ACTING DIRECTOR SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR American Tower Inc. Site 211108 Petitioner(s) v MOAHR Docket No. 24-003462 Paolkton Township ) Respondent(s) JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 1. Petitioner wishes to withdraw its appeal in the above-captioned docket. 2. Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because: Upon further review, a withdrawal is in order. 3. Respondent has no objection to Petitioner's request to withdraw the appeal. 4. The parties ask this Tribunal to grant Petitioner's request to withdraw the appeal and dismiss the above-captioned docket. Vi Or i ml 12/18/2024 Petitioner/Representative (sign here) Date Brent Wornat, BDO USA [Print/type name of person signing] Krinn Beasik 12/18/2024 Respondent/Representative (sign here) Date Brian Busscher [Print/type name of person signing] MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 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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RECEIVED DEC 80 2024 £ Vey MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICBIGAN GRETGHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES ACTING DIRECTOR SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR American Tower Inc. Site 211108 , Petitioner(s) v MOAHR Docket No, 24-003462 Polkton Township , Respondent(s) JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 1. Petitioner wishes to withdraw its appeal-in the above-captioned docket. 2. Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because: Upon further review, a withdrawal is in order. 3. Respondent has no objection to Petitioners request to withdraw the appeal. 4. The parties ask this Tribunal to grant Petitioner's request to withdraw the appeal and dismiss the above-captioned docket. oo A, tn 121812024 Petitioner/Represemiative (sign here) Date Brent Wornat, BDO USA [Printtype name of person signing] A... " A hy va 12/18/2024
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR American Tower Inc Ml site 211108, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No.: 24-003467 Township Of Polkton, Respondent. NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are generally 30 minutes in length. HEARING DATE: | January 14,2025 HEARING TIME: | 230 PMEST JOIN BY PHONE: | 1-248-508-0316 ACCESS CODE: | 68978867 This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a party or parties in default. This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document. Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento. SBF aw SEER SEA TA, SET FA FCS WING SRA DEAL XIE) a BO sgh shad (8 ozs Jagd Sigua Gli ze IJ 56038, Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang
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MTT Docket No. 24-003467 Page 2 of 4 HEARING INFORMATION — PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. A party is expected to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses and administrative law judges, which includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and dressing in appropriate clothing for in-person hearings. The hearing may be recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the Tribunal. REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative. WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness testimony. DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit ali documents in support of their contentions to the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be submitted by mail or through the Tribunal's e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party. If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged, as indicated above. Inclusion of Subsequent Tax Years: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included in a valuation appeal once the assessment has been established for that tax year unless the Tribunal grants the exclusion of the subsequent tax year. For purposes of administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 15%. As such, the parties should be prepared to discuss alt additional assessments at hearings to be conducted on or after April 1% If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1%, taxpayers would be required to file a new
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RECEIVED DEC 80 2024 £ Vey MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICBIGAN GRETGHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES ACTING DIRECTOR SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR American Tower Inc. Site 211108 , Petitioner(s) v MOAHR Docket No, 24-003462 Polkton Township , Respondent(s) JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 1. Petitioner wishes to withdraw its appeal-in the above-captioned docket. 2. Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because: Upon further review, a withdrawal is in order. 3. Respondent has no objection to Petitioners request to withdraw the appeal. 4. The parties ask this Tribunal to grant Petitioner's request to withdraw the appeal and dismiss the above-captioned docket. oo A, tn 121812024 Petitioner/Represemiative (sign here) Date Brent Wornat, BDO USA [Printtype name of person signing] A... " A hy va 12/18/2024
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR American Tower Inc Ml site 211108, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No.: 24-003467 Township Of Polkton, Respondent. NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are generally 30 minutes in length. HEARING DATE: | January 14,2025 HEARING TIME: | 230 PMEST JOIN BY PHONE: | 1-248-508-0316 ACCESS CODE: | 68978867 This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a party or parties in default. This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document. Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento. SBF aw SEER SEA TA, SET FA FCS WING SRA DEAL XIE) a BO sgh shad (8 ozs Jagd Sigua Gli ze IJ 56038, Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang
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MTT Docket No. 24-003467 Page 2 of 4 HEARING INFORMATION — PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. A party is expected to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses and administrative law judges, which includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and dressing in appropriate clothing for in-person hearings. The hearing may be recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the Tribunal. REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative. WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness testimony. DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit ali documents in support of their contentions to the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be submitted by mail or through the Tribunal's e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party. If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged, as indicated above. Inclusion of Subsequent Tax Years: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included in a valuation appeal once the assessment has been established for that tax year unless the Tribunal grants the exclusion of the subsequent tax year. For purposes of administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 15%. As such, the parties should be prepared to discuss alt additional assessments at hearings to be conducted on or after April 1% If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1%, taxpayers would be required to file a new
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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 American Tower Inc MI site 211108, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No.: 24-003467 Township Of Polkton, Respondent. NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are generally 30 minutes in length. HEARING DATE: January 14, 2025 HEARING TIME: 2:30 PM EST JOIN BY PHONE: 1-248-509-0316 ACCESS CODE: 68978867 This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a party or parties in default. This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document. Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento. এটি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আইনি দলিল, অনুগ্রহ করে কেউ দলিলটিকে অনুবাদ করুন। .ةقيثولا مجرتت صخش كيدل ىجري ةماه ةينوناق ةقيثو وه اذه Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang dokumento.
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MTT Docket No. 24-003467 Page 2 of 13 HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. A party is expected to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses and administrative law judges, which includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and dressing in appropriate clothing for in-person hearings. The hearing may be recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the Tribunal. REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative. WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness testimony. DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be submitted by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party. If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged, as indicated above. Inclusion of Subsequent Tax Years: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included in a valuation appeal once the assessment has been established for that tax year unless the Tribunal grants the exclusion of the subsequent tax year. For purposes of administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 1st. As such, the parties should be prepared to discuss all additional assessments at hearings to be conducted on or after April 1st. If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1st, taxpayers would be required to file a new petition and, if necessary, protest the subsequent tax year assessment at the March Board of Review for that tax year. MOTIONS/REQUESTS: A motion is a written request filed by a party asking the Tribunal to take certain action. The following motions and requests (including subpoenas) may be filed by either party regarding the scheduled hearing. Motions and requests may be submitted by mail or through the Tribunal’s “e-filing” system, if available. If a motion or request is not granted or the Tribunal has not notified you that it has been granted, you are required to attend the hearing. 1. Motion to Adjourn: A party may request the hearing be rescheduled (i.e. adjourned). The motion must be submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 28 days before the
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RECEIVED V5 SEP 27 2024 STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON i. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003467 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact information First Name: mi: Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: Township of Polkton Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): County: 6900 Arthur St, Ottawa City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Coopersville Mi 49404 Telephone Number: Fax Number: 616-837-6876 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): assessor@polktontownship.com Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Autharized Representative’s Contact Information First Name: Last Name: Wayne Picklert Firm Name (if any): . ""*™ Polkton Township Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 6900 Arthur St. City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Coopersville Mi 49404 Telephone Number; Fax Number: 616-837-6876 E-mail Address (do not enter unfess you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): assessor@polktontownhip.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? | Yes No Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.
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ol Rock 29-0039) STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal This parcel is a cell tower site (building on leased land, BLL). Property owner did not file an L-4175 for the years 2020 or 2021, therefore the value was estimated. Owner filed incomplete L-4175's with the wrong local unit (City of Coopersville) for both 2022 and 2023. Again, owner filed an incomplete L-4175 for 2024, therefore value of site improvements were estimated. Petitioner has offered no evidence of value on on the incomplete L-4175 filings or evidence in support of the $92,000 claim of TCV on the petition. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [I] Yes No | 1f yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [8] March 0 July O December If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? Yes [| No | *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? [I] Yes [I] No if yes, cite the Board's authority. Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [| Yes No If yes, explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? a Yes No if so, what is the issue date?
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118,800
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
97,755
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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 American Tower Inc MI site 211108, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 24-003467 Township Of Polkton, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.
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MTT Docket No. 24-003467 Page 2 of 6 If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or email taxtrib@michigan.gov. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: October 1, 2024 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 provide 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 American Tower Inc MI site 211108, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 24-003467 Township Of Polkton, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’
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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 / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name MI. Last Name/Company Name American Tower Inc. MI Site 211108 Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) P O Box 723597 City or Town State ZIP Code Atlanta GA [31139 Telephone Number Fax Number 713-407-3201 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information ] First Name M.IL Last Name Brent D. Wornat Firm Name (if any) BDO USA Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2929 Allen Pkwy., Floor 20 City or Town State ZIP Code Houston TX 77019 Telephone Number Fax Number 713-407-3201 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Bwornat@bdo.com Section 3: Subject Property Information How many If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? parcelsareyou | [7] vest [] No* appealing? *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. **If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) [ True Cash and Taxable Value O Poverty Exemption [OO Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J Disabled Veterans Exemption [O uncapping of Taxable Value [O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a O Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Tower site is overvalued. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2024 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [Hl] Yes [7] No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [] March [J uly [] December If No, check the applicable reason(s): [¥) Not required to attend Od Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner O Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information ruse te multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcet identification Number:
70-05-10-100-901
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
{check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one}
Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
118,800
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
97,755
What do you believe is the falr market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
92,000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here, This is your contention of Assessed Value.
46,000
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value,
46,000
Section 8: Classification Information *Only the Mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*
Parcel Identification Number:
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Real
Personal
{check one}
0
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
What do you belleve is the property's classification?
Real
Personal
{check one)
0
Agricultural
Commercial
industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
If improved property, how Is the property currently being used?
If improved property, for what use was the property designed?Page 4
Rit Hage STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 0 Yes MM No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? [J ves [4 no If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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
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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 American Tower Inc MI site 211108, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 24-003467 Township Of Polkton, 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 279. 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: September 17, 2024 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 provide 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 American Tower Inc MI site 211108, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 24-003467 Township Of Polkton, 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 279. 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: September 17, 2024 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 provide 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 / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name MI. Last Name/Company Name American Tower Inc. MI Site 211108 Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) P O Box 723597 City or Town State ZIP Code Atlanta GA [31139 Telephone Number Fax Number 713-407-3201 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information ] First Name M.IL Last Name Brent D. Wornat Firm Name (if any) BDO USA Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2929 Allen Pkwy., Floor 20 City or Town State ZIP Code Houston TX 77019 Telephone Number Fax Number 713-407-3201 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Bwornat@bdo.com Section 3: Subject Property Information How many If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? parcelsareyou | [7] vest [] No* appealing? *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. **If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) [ True Cash and Taxable Value O Poverty Exemption [OO Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J Disabled Veterans Exemption [O uncapping of Taxable Value [O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a O Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Tower site is overvalued. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2024 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [Hl] Yes [7] No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [] March [J uly [] December If No, check the applicable reason(s): [¥) Not required to attend Od Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner O Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information ruse te multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcet identification Number:
70-05-10-100-901
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
{check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one}
Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
118,800
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
97,755
What do you believe is the falr market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
92,000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here, This is your contention of Assessed Value.
46,000
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value,
46,000
Section 8: Classification Information *Only the Mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*
Parcel Identification Number:
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Real
Personal
{check one}
0
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
What do you belleve is the property's classification?
Real
Personal
{check one)
0
Agricultural
Commercial
industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
If improved property, how Is the property currently being used?
If improved property, for what use was the property designed?Page 4
Rit Hage STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 0 Yes MM No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? [J ves [4 no If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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
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