Andrew Apartments Ltd Div Housing, Petitioner Vs. City Of Grand Rapids, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Andrew Apartments Ltd Div Housing
- Respondent
- City Of Grand Rapids
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002250-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Kent
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/06/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received. | PET | Not recorded | 11/05/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
| 6 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/07/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | ET Case Info Sheet | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/07/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/11/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 06/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/01/2025 | $600.00 | 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 Andrew Apartments LTD DIV Housing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002250 City Of Grand Rapids, 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: November 6, 2025 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 Andrew Apartments LTD DIV Housing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002250 City Of Grand Rapids, 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: November 6, 2025 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 Andrew Apartments LTD DIV Housing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002250 City Of Grand Rapids, 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: November 6, 2025 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 |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Andrew Apartments LTD DIV Housing Petitioner(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002250 City of Grand Rapids 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: The parties hereto, by their respective representatives, hereby stipulate to a withdrawal of docket #25-002250 for 2025, with prejudice and without cost. 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. /s/ Steve Johnson 11/5/1256 Petitioner/Representative (sign here) Date Steve Johnson [Print/type name of person signing] Is! Kendall O'Connor 11/5/25 Respondent/Representative (sign here) Date Kendall R. O'Connor (P84036) [Print/type name of person signing] MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ANDREW APARTMENTS LTD DIV HOUSING, Petitioner, Docket No. 25-002250 v. Parcel No. 41-18-11-100-039 CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, Respondent. ___________________________________________________________________________ Steve Johnson Michigan Tax Appeal Services Representative for Petitioner 436 N. Center Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 392-4342 info@mitaxappeal.com Elizabeth J. Fossel (P41430) Kendall R. O’Connor (P84036) Grand Rapids Department of Law Attorneys for Respondent 300 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 620 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 456-4029 efossel@grand-rapids.mi.us koconnor@grand-rapids.mi.us ______________________________________________________________________________ RESPONDENT’S APPEARANCE AND ANSWER TO PETITION WITH PROOF OF SERVICE NOW COMES Elizabeth J. Fossel and Kendall R. O’Connor for the City of Grand Rapids, who hereby enters their Appearance of Counsel on behalf of Respondent City of Grand Rapids, and answers Petitioner’s Petition as follows: 1. Property Parcel No: 41-18-11-100-039 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) ANSWER: Admitted. 2. The property identified above is x real personal. ANSWER: Admitted. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous?
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__ Yes __ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non-contiguous parcel.) ANSWER: There are no allegations in paragraph 3 of Petitioner’s Petition, and therefore no response is required. 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? Yes __ No x . (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) ANSWER: Respondent lacks knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this allegation, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): N/A ANSWER: There are no allegations in paragraph 5 of Petitioner’s Petition, and therefore no response is required. 6. The property identified above is classified as Commercial. ANSWER: Respondent admits the property is classified as Commercial-Improved. 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s March ____ July ___ December Board of Review. ANSWER: There are no allegations in paragraph 7 of Petitioner’s Petition, and therefore no response is required. 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A ANSWER: There are no allegations in paragraph 8 of Petitioner’s Petition, and therefore no response is required. 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke
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the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A ANSWER: There are no allegations in paragraph 9 of Petitioner’s Petition, and therefore no response is required. 10. The property or properties at issue are located in Kent County. The property or properties’ address is: 3599 SE Camelot Dr., Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ANSWER: Admitted. 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local government unit): City of Grand Rapids ANSWER: Respondent admits the assessment at issue was established by the City of Grand Rapids. 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 2329 Timberbrook Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ANSWER: Respondent lacks knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this allegation, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 13. This appeal involved issues relating to the (check all that are applicable); x the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? Yes No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations in paragraph 13 of Petitioner’s Petition for the reason that Respondent lacks knowledge or sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. 14. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2025 ANSWER: Admitted.
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15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): N/A ANSWER: There are no allegations in paragraph 15 of Petitioner’s Petition, and therefore no response is required. 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 3,100,400 1,550,200 1,550,200 ANSWER: Respondent denies as untrue the allegations and corresponding values as set forth in paragraph 16 of Petitioner’s Petition. The True Cash Value as established by Respondent is $3,061,800, and the State Equalized
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002250 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City Of Grand Rapids (KENT) Local Unit of Government/First Name Kendall M.I. R. Last Name O'Connor Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 300 Monroe Ave NW City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49503 Telephone Number 616-456-4029 Fax Number 616-456-4569 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) cityattorney@grcity.us Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Kendall M.I. R. Last Name O'Connor Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 300 Monroe Avenue NW Suite 620 City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49503 Telephone Number 616-456-4029 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) cityattorney@grand-rapids.mi.us Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Kendall R. O'Connor /s/
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“apm STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Andrew Apartments LTD DIV Housing Petitioner(s) Y MTT Docket No. 25-002250 City of Grand Rapids Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Rebecca Adler states that on 7/11/25 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the following entities] 1. Assessor (via certified mail): Paula A. Grivins-Jastifer, Assessor, City of Grand Rapids, Assessing Office, 300 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): City Clerk, City of Grand Rapids, Clerk's Office, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): Equalization Director, Kent County, Equalization Department, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): County Clerk, Kent County, Clerk's Office, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): Secretary of School Board, Grand Rapids City School District, P.O. Box 117, Grand Rapids, MI 49501 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 Is! Rebecca Adler Rebecca Adler [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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poms, STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Andrew Apartments LTD DIV Housing i MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) Vv MTT Docket No. City of Grand Rapids Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 41-18-11-100-039 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is _X real ___ personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___ Yes ___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___ Yes _X No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 6. The property identified above is classified as Commercial 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent's March July December Board of Review. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A The property or properties at issue are located in Kent County. The property or properties’ address is: 3599 SE Camelot Dr., Grand Rapids, MI 49546 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Grand Rapids Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 2329 Timberbrook Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition orloss? ___ Yes __ No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL The tax year(s) at issue are: 2025
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 3,100,400 1,550,200 1,550,200 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 2,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 1,100,400 550,200 550,200 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner requests that the tribunal reduce the assessed and state equalized values from $1,550,200 to $1,000,000 and the taxable value from $1,550,200 to $1,000,000 and order a refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): Our initial review of the subject property indicates that the assessment exceeds 50% of the true cash value.
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: /s/ Steve Johnson Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Steve Johnson Email Address: info@mitaxappeal.com Mailing Address: 436 N. Center St., Northville, MI 48167 Telephone Number: 248-392-4342 Date: June 1,2025
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1 Becky Adler From: noreply@fiserv.com Sent: Sunday, June 1, 2025 11:09 PM To: Info Subject: Payment Confirmation Thank you for your recent payment to Michigan Tax Tribunal. If you have quesƟons please contact the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 517-335-9760. Payment ApplicaƟon: Michigan Tax Tribunal Payment Status: Payment completed successfully. ConfirmaƟon Number: 25060124085549 Payment Date: 06/01/2025 -------------------- Billing Address: Steven Johnson 436 N. Center Street Northville, MI 48167 2483924342 -------------------- Card Type: MC Card Number: -------------------- Payment Amount: 600.00 USD Total Amount: 600.00 USD -------------------- DO NOT REPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS EMAIL.
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Payment Receipt Application: Merchant: Merchant City/State: Merchant Location Code: Payment Status: Result Message: Confirmation Number: Payment Date: Posting Date: Billing Information: Payment Amount: Card Type: Account #: Authorization Code: Method: Michigan Tax Tribunal - 8023112272 Michigan Tax Tribunal Dimondale, MI 00001 Settled Payment completed and settled successfully. 25060124085549
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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 Andrew Apartments LTD DIV Housing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-002250 City Of Grand Rapids, 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 3, 2025 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 Andrew Apartments LTD DIV Housing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-002250 City Of Grand Rapids, 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 3, 2025 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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poms, STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Andrew Apartments LTD DIV Housing i MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) Vv MTT Docket No. City of Grand Rapids Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 41-18-11-100-039 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is _X real ___ personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___ Yes ___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___ Yes _X No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 6. The property identified above is classified as Commercial 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent's March July December Board of Review. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): N/A The property or properties at issue are located in Kent County. The property or properties’ address is: 3599 SE Camelot Dr., Grand Rapids, MI 49546 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Grand Rapids Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 2329 Timberbrook Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition orloss? ___ Yes __ No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL The tax year(s) at issue are: 2025
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 3,100,400 1,550,200 1,550,200 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 2,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 1,100,400 550,200 550,200 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner requests that the tribunal reduce the assessed and state equalized values from $1,550,200 to $1,000,000 and the taxable value from $1,550,200 to $1,000,000 and order a refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): Our initial review of the subject property indicates that the assessment exceeds 50% of the true cash value.
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: /s/ Steve Johnson Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Steve Johnson Email Address: info@mitaxappeal.com Mailing Address: 436 N. Center St., Northville, MI 48167 Telephone Number: 248-392-4342 Date: June 1,2025
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1 Becky Adler From: noreply@fiserv.com Sent: Sunday, June 1, 2025 11:09 PM To: Info Subject: Payment Confirmation Thank you for your recent payment to Michigan Tax Tribunal. If you have quesƟons please contact the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 517-335-9760. Payment ApplicaƟon: Michigan Tax Tribunal Payment Status: Payment completed successfully. ConfirmaƟon Number: 25060124085549 Payment Date: 06/01/2025 -------------------- Billing Address: Steven Johnson 436 N. Center Street Northville, MI 48167 2483924342 -------------------- Card Type: MC Card Number: -------------------- Payment Amount: 600.00 USD Total Amount: 600.00 USD -------------------- DO NOT REPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS EMAIL.
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Payment Receipt Application: Merchant: Merchant City/State: Merchant Location Code: Payment Status: Result Message: Confirmation Number: Payment Date: Posting Date: Billing Information: Payment Amount: Card Type: Account #: Authorization Code: Method: Michigan Tax Tribunal - 8023112272 Michigan Tax Tribunal Dimondale, MI 00001 Settled Payment completed and settled successfully. 25060124085549
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