Autozone Development Corp., Petitioner Vs. Township Of Grand Blanc, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Autozone Development Corp.
- Respondent
- Township Of Grand Blanc
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002079-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Genesee
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Consent Judgment | Not recorded | 11 | 02/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 12 | Granted | PET | 11 | 02/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | A Stipulation has been received. | PET | Not recorded | 02/05/2026 | $50.00 | Download |
| 10 | Prehearing General Call | Not recorded | Not recorded | 02/02/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Order Setting Aside R Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 12/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/27/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Corrected Order Holding Respondent in Default | Not recorded | 6 | 10/16/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Order Holding Party in Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/25/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 08/14/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 2 | 08/08/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/08/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | ET Case Info Sheet | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/31/2025 | $400.00 | 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 Autozone Development Corp, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Grand Blanc Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the Stipulation and finds that it comports with the mandates of State law.1 As a result, the Tribunal shall enter the parties’ Stipulation. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment including all attachments, terms, and conditions is GRANTED and ADOPTED, unless otherwise indicated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with maintaining the assessment rolls for the tax years at issue shall correct or cause the assessment rolls to be corrected to reflect the property’s true cash and taxable values as provided in this Consent Judgment within 20 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment.2 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with collecting or refunding the affected taxes shall collect taxes and any applicable interest or issue a refund as required by the Consent Judgment within 28 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment. If a refund is warranted, it shall, unless otherwise indicated, include a proportionate share of any property tax administration fees paid and of penalty and interest paid on delinquent taxes. The refund shall also, unless otherwise indicated, separately indicate the amount of the taxes, fees, penalties, and interest being refunded. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been unlawfully paid shall, unless otherwise indicated, bear interest from the date of payment to the date of judgment and the judgment shall bear interest to the date of its payment. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been underpaid shall not bear interest for any time period prior to 28 days after the issuance of this Consent Judgment. Pursuant to MCL 205.737, interest shall accrue (i) after December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2022, at the rate of 4.25%, (ii) after June 30, 2022, through December 31, 2022, at the rate of 4.27%, (iii) after December 31, 2022, through June 30, 2023, at the rate of 5.65%, (iv) after June 30, 2023, through December 31, 2023, at the rate of 8.25%, (v) after December 31, 2023, 1 See MCL 211.27a. 2 See MCL 205.755.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Page 2 of 2 through June 30, 2024, at the rate of 9.30%, (vi) after June 30, 2024, through December 31, 2024, at the rate of 9.50%, (vii) after December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at the rate of 9.47%, (viii) after June 30, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at the rate of 8.66%, and (ix) after December 31, 2025, through June 30, 2026, at a rate of 8.48%. This Consent Judgment resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. See docket look up for a copy of stipulation and for any possible refund paragraph. By _____________________________ Entered: February 5, 2026 sb 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 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL AUTOZONE DEVELOPMENT CORP., Petitioner, v. Docket No. 25-002079 GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Respondent. Jason C. Long (P59244) WILLIAMS WILLIAMS RATTNER & PLUNKETT, PC 380 N. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 300 Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 642-0333 Attorneys for Petitioner William E. Delzer (P68488) WILLIAM E. DELZER, PC 8332 Office Park Dr., Ste. B Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (810) 603-1000 Attorneys for Respondent Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment 1. The subject property in this appeal is located in Genesee County. 2. The subject property in this appeal is identified as Parcel No. 12-09-526- 053, which is commonly known as 6311 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 (the “Subject Property”). 3. The values for the Subject Property established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $1,418,600 $709,300 $336,329
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Page 2 4. The values for the Subject Property as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $660,000 $330,000 $330,000 5. The parties agree that all refunds shall be issued payable to Petitioner and delivered as follows: Williams Williams Rattner & Plunkett, PC, Attn: Jason C. Long, 380 N. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 300, Birmingham, Michigan 48009. Wherefore, the parties respectfully request that this honorable Tribunal enter a Consent Judgment revising the Subject Property’s 2025 assessment as described in this Stipulation. Respectfully Submitted, WILLIAMS WILLIAMS RATTNER WILLIAM E. DELZER, PC & PLUNKETT, PC By: /s/ Jason C. Long By: /s/ William E. Delzer Jerome P. Pesick (P29039) William E. Delzer (P68488) Jason C. Long (P59244) Attorneys for Respondent Attorneys for Petitioner Dated: February 5, 2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL AUTOZONE DEVELOPMENT CORP., Petitioner, v. Docket No. 25-002079 GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Respondent. Jason C. Long (P59244) WILLIAMS WILLIAMS RATTNER & PLUNKETT, PC 380 N. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 300 Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 642-0333 Attorneys for Petitioner William E. Delzer (P68488) WILLIAM E. DELZER, PC 8332 Office Park Dr., Ste. B Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (810) 603-1000 Attorneys for Respondent Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment 1. The subject property in this appeal is located in Genesee County. 2. The subject property in this appeal is identified as Parcel No. 12-09-526- 053, which is commonly known as 6311 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 (the “Subject Property”). 3. The values for the Subject Property established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $1,418,600 $709,300 $336,329
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Page 2 4. The values for the Subject Property as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 $660,000 $330,000 $330,000 5. The parties agree that all refunds shall be issued payable to Petitioner and delivered as follows: Williams Williams Rattner & Plunkett, PC, Attn: Jason C. Long, 380 N. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 300, Birmingham, Michigan 48009. Wherefore, the parties respectfully request that this honorable Tribunal enter a Consent Judgment revising the Subject Property’s 2025 assessment as described in this Stipulation. Respectfully Submitted, WILLIAMS WILLIAMS RATTNER WILLIAM E. DELZER, PC & PLUNKETT, PC By: /s/ Jason C. Long By: /s/ William E. Delzer Jerome P. Pesick (P29039) William E. Delzer (P68488) Jason C. Long (P59244) Attorneys for Respondent Attorneys for Petitioner Dated: February 5, 2026
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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 NOTICE OF JANUARY 4 - 15, 2027 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER OF PROCEDURE Autozone Development Corp., Petitioner, v Township Of Grand Blanc, Respondent. MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Please be advised that 25-002079 has been placed on a two-week Prehearing General Call commencing January 04, 2027. Unless ordered otherwise, parties will be notified at least 28 days before they are scheduled to appear. Scheduling will not necessarily occur in the order in which the cases are listed below. Parties are required to submit a valuation disclosure or written notification that no valuation disclosure is required by the dates indicated herein. A “valuation disclosure” is defined as documentary or other tangible evidence in a property tax proceeding that a party relies upon in support of the party’s contention as to the true cash value of the subject property or any portion thereof and contains the party’s value conclusion and data, valuation methodology, analysis or reasoning. See TTR 203 and TTR 241. Users who file documents with the Tribunal are advised that filed documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tribunal’s Tax Docket Lookup. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Tribunal and prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order will be published. In accordance with MCR 1.109(D)(9) and TTR 209, the responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously filed document by submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form is available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of the Tribunal’s website. Please refer to the Tribunal’s FAQs and Glossary of Terms pages on the Tribunal’s website for more information.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Page 2 of 3 IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall: a. If no valuation disclosure is required, notify the Tribunal and the opposing parties in writing within 21 days of entry of this order that no valuation disclosure is being filed. The notice shall indicate the reason or reasons why no valuation disclosure is required (i.e., exemption claim, etc.). b. If a valuation disclosure is required, file and exchange their valuation disclosures by September 8, 2026. Valuation disclosures will not be admitted into evidence unless disclosed and furnished in accordance with this order (even though admissible) except upon a finding of good cause by the Tribunal. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file and exchange their Prehearing Statements by September 8, 2026. Witnesses, with the exception of rebuttal witnesses, will not be allowed to testify unless disclosed in the Prehearing Statement and the Prehearing Statement is furnished in accordance with this order except upon a finding of good cause by the Tribunal. Failure to file the Prehearing Statement may result in holding a party or parties in default. See TTR 237. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that “Pre-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is CLOSED on September 8, 2026, which means all discovery has been requested, all Motions to Compel have been filed, and all requested or ordered discovery has been exchanged by that date. Discovery relative to the valuation disclosure prepared for purposes of litigating this case or the valuation expert that prepared that valuation disclosure is not permitted during “Pre-Valuation Disclosure” discovery. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that “Post-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is CLOSED on January 4, 2027, which means all discovery has been requested, all Motions to Compel have been filed, and all requested or ordered discovery has been exchanged by that date.
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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 Autozone Development Corp., Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Township Of Grand Blanc, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Respondent was held in default on October 16, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By_________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: December 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 Autozone Development Corp., Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Township Of Grand Blanc, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Respondent was held in default on October 16, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By_________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: December 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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RECEIVED RR a 42025 DELZER LEGAL NOY gd: MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL October 24, 2025 Michigan Tax Tribunal P.0. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 RE: AUTOZONE DEVELOPMENT CORP. v GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP MTT DOCKET NO: 25-002079 Dear Clerk: Enclosed for filing please find Respondent's Property Tax Appeal Answer and Proof of Service in the above referenced matter. Very truly yours, DELZER LEGAL William E. Delzer
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL AUTOZONE DEVELOPMENT CORP., Docket No. 25-002079 Petitioner, Parcel No. 12-09-526-053 vs. GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Respondent. Jason C. Long (59244) William E. Delzer (P68488) Williams, Williams, Rattner DELZER LEGAL & Plunkett, PC Attorney for Respondent Attorneys for Petitioner 8332 Office Park Drive, Suite 380 N. Old Woodward Ave., Ste 300 Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Birmingham, MI 48009 (810) 603-1000 (248) 642-0333 ANSWER TO PETITION NOW COMES Respondent, Grand Blanc Township, by and through their attorney William E. Delzer, and in response to the Petition in this cause, sets forth to this Honorable Tribunal as follows: 1. That as an answer to paragraph 1 of Petition, Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations contained therein and leaves Petitioner to their proofs. 2. That as an answer to paragraph 2 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. 3. That as an answer to paragraph 3 of Petition, Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations contained therein and leaves Petitioner to their proofs. 4. That as an answer to paragraph 4 of Petition, Respondent denies as untrue the allegations contained therein. 5. That as an answer to paragraph 5 of Petition, Respondent neither admits
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8. That as answer to paragraph 8 of Petition, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. 9. That as answer to paragraph 9 of Petition, Respondent denies as untrue the allegations contained therein. 10. That as answer to paragraph 10 of Petition, Respondent denies as untrue the allegations contained therein. 11. That as answer to paragraph 11 of Petition, Respondent denies as untrue the allegations contained therein. 12. That as answer to paragraph 12 of Petition, Respondent denies as untrue the allegations contained therein. 13. That as answer to paragraph 13 of Petition, Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations contained therein and leaves Petitioner to their proofs. WHEREFORE, Respondent denies Petitioner's prayer for relief and prays that this Honorable Tribunal affirm the 2025 assessment and taxable value of the subject property and award Respondent cots, attorney fees and any other relief that this Honorable Tribunal may deem appropriate. October 24, 2025 Respectfully submitted, DELZER LEGAL C.. William E. Delzer (P68488) Attorney for Respondent
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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES Respondent, Grand Blanc Township asserts the following affirmation defenses: 1 Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to set forth a cause of action against Respondent and to support its claim for relief 2. The Tribunal is charged with finding a property’s true cash value to py the property’s lawful assessment. Alhi Dev Co v Orion Twp, 110 Mich App 764, 767 (1981). 3. Petitioner has the burden of establishing the property’s true cash value. See MCL 205.737(3) and Kern v Pontiac Twp, 93 Mich App 612 (1974). 4, Petitioner has failed to allege that the mode and method of assessing the subject property fails to conform to the mode and method applied in the case of all other properties in Respondent's taxing unit for the year in question. 5. Petitioner failed to show that any factor other than fifty percent (50%) was applied to the true cash value of Petitioner's property, as well as others, to arrive at the respective assessments appearing on the roll, and also fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to support its allegations that the property's taxable value is improper. 6. Petitioner asks the Tribunal to grant it preference by application of a self- chosen method of assessment contrary to the intent, purpose and law of this State. 7. Petitioner, in essence, asks the Tribunal to grant it an illegal preference by application of a method of assessment different from that employed in the assessment of other properties in Respondent's taxing unit. 8. Petitioner, in essence, seeks by petition to challenge the process of county and state equalization as to which it has no legal standing and cannot maintain a cause of
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Autozone Development Corp, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Grand Blanc Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm CORRECTED ORDER HOLDING RESPONDENT IN DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that Respondent was held in default on September 25, 2025, for failing to file an answer. Upon further review, it was discovered that the Tribunal erred in the entry of this order as Respondent was never properly served the Order of Default. Consequently, the Tribunal finds it is appropriate to reissue the September 25, 2025 Order of Default. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is held in DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent must complete the following to cure the default: file an answer and proof the answer was served on Petitioner with the Tribunal. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this Order.1 Failure to comply with this order will result in Respondent being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). Entered: October 16, 2025 By _____________________________ kac 1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).
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MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Page 2 of 2 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 Autozone Development Corp., Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Township Of Grand Blanc, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. As such, Respondent must file and serve an answer to the petition and file proof demonstrating service of the answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. See TTR 235 and 227. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal answers can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: September 25, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 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 i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Page 2 of 6 A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)
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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 Autozone Development Corp., Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002079 Township Of Grand Blanc, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. As such, Respondent must file and serve an answer to the petition and file proof demonstrating service of the answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. See TTR 235 and 227. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal answers can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.ii Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: September 25, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 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 ii “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL AUTOZONE DEVELOPMENT CORP., Petitioner, \2 Docket No. 25-002079 GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Respondent. Jason C. Long (P59244) Jerome P. Pesick (P29039) WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS, RATTNER & PLUNKETT, PC 380 N. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 300 Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 642-0333 Attorneys for Petitioner Proof of Service of Petition and Notice of Docket Number
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Proof of Service of Petition and Notice of Docket Number Monica Athanas states that she personally served copies of the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition, the Notice of Docket Number, and this Proof of Service, on the persons listed below, by the means identified below, by placing those documents in duly stamped, addressed envelopes, and placing the envelopes in the United States mail on August [ 7 , 2025. PERSONS SERVED: Certified Mail Clerk Grand Blanc Township 5371 S Saginaw Street Grand Blanc, MI 48507 Assessor Grand Blanc Township 5371 S Saginaw Street Grand Blanc, MI 48507 First Class Mail Clerk Genesee County 1101 Beach St. Flint MI 48502 Director of Equalization Genesee County 1101 Beach St., Room 206 Flint MI 48502 Secretary of School Board Grand Blanc Community School District 11920 South Saginaw Street Grand Blanc, MI 48439 State Treasurer Michigan Dep’t of Treasury Austin Building 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 Menieo A¥herat) Monica Athanas This Proof of Service was signed and sworn before me on August i" , 2025. od awl,
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Page 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL AUTOZONE DEVELOPMENT CORP., Petitioner, v. Docket No. 25- Parcel No. 12-09-526-053 GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Respondent. Jason C. Long (P59244) Jerome P. Pesick (P29039) WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS, RATTNER & PLUNKETT, PC 380 N. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 300 Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 642-0333 Attorneys for Petitioner Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition Petitioner Autozone Development Corporation, by and through its attorneys, Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, PC, states as follows for its Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition. The Parties 1. Petitioner Autozone Development Corporation is a foreign corporation with its registered offices in Michigan located at 30600 Telegraph Road, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025. 2. Respondent Grand Blanc Township is a Michigan charter township with its primary offices located at 5371 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507.
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Page 2 The Subject Property 3. Petitioner is the party in interest in property identified as Parcel No. 12-09-526-053, which is commonly known as 6311 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 (the “Subject Property”). 4. The Subject Property is located in Genesee County and is within the Mason public school district. 5. The Subject Property was designed to be used for, and is presently used for, retail purposes. The 2025 Property Tax Assessment 6. Respondent possesses jurisdiction to assess and collect property taxes for the Subject Property. 7. For the 2025 tax year, Respondent classified the Subject Property as commercial real property. 8. For the 2025 tax year, Respondent established the Subject Property’s assessment for property taxes in the following amounts: True cash value Assessed value Taxable value $1,418,600 $709,300 $336,329 A copy of the Notice of Assessment is attached to this Petition as Exhibit A. 9. Petitioner contends that a lawful assessment of the Subject Property for the 2025 tax year cannot exceed the following amounts: True cash value Assessed value Taxable value $550,000 $225,000 $225,000
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Page 3 10. The amounts in dispute therefore as follows: True cash value Assessed value Taxable value $868,600 $434,300 $111,329 11. This Petition presents issues involving the Subject Property’s valuation for property tax assessment purposes. Petitioner does not believe that this Petition presents any issues arising out of “additions” or “losses” as the General Property Tax Act, MCL 211.1 et seq. (the “GPTA”), defines those terms, but reserves its right to assert issues involving losses should information supporting such issues become available. 12. The Subject Property’s 2025 assessment (a) violates the Michigan Constitution, the GPTA, and other Michigan law, (b) is based on erroneous principles and information, (c) is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and (d) otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights. 13. Petitioner does not assert that the Subject Property’s 2025 assessment is not uniform aside from the lack of uniformity resulting from Respondent overestimating the Subject Property’s values. Conclusion and Request for Relief WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this honorable Tribunal enter judgment revising the Subject Property’s 2025 assessment to amounts that do not exceed the values set forth in Paragraph 9 of this Petition and granting
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Page 4 Petitioner all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law. Respectfully Submitted, WILLIAMS WILLIAMS RATTNER & PLUNKETT, PC By: /s/ Jason C. Long Jason C. Long (P59244) Jerome P. Pesick (P29039) Dated: May 31, 2025 Attorneys for Petitioner
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Exhibit A
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THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 lift PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 12-09-526-053 PARCEL NUMBER: MAR 0 4 2025 PROPERTY ADDRESS: WILSON & FRANCO OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: Commercial 201 Commercial 201 PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 10,112 2. ASSESSED VALUE: -3,600 1.000 -3,600 709,300 The 2025 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.031 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the
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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 Autozone Development Corp., Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-002079 Township Of Grand Blanc, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: __Tribunal Clerk________ Entered: August 8, 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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Page 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL AUTOZONE DEVELOPMENT CORP., Petitioner, v. Docket No. 25- Parcel No. 12-09-526-053 GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Respondent. Jason C. Long (P59244) Jerome P. Pesick (P29039) WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS, RATTNER & PLUNKETT, PC 380 N. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 300 Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 642-0333 Attorneys for Petitioner Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition Petitioner Autozone Development Corporation, by and through its attorneys, Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, PC, states as follows for its Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition. The Parties 1. Petitioner Autozone Development Corporation is a foreign corporation with its registered offices in Michigan located at 30600 Telegraph Road, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025. 2. Respondent Grand Blanc Township is a Michigan charter township with its primary offices located at 5371 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507.
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Page 2 The Subject Property 3. Petitioner is the party in interest in property identified as Parcel No. 12-09-526-053, which is commonly known as 6311 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 (the “Subject Property”). 4. The Subject Property is located in Genesee County and is within the Mason public school district. 5. The Subject Property was designed to be used for, and is presently used for, retail purposes. The 2025 Property Tax Assessment 6. Respondent possesses jurisdiction to assess and collect property taxes for the Subject Property. 7. For the 2025 tax year, Respondent classified the Subject Property as commercial real property. 8. For the 2025 tax year, Respondent established the Subject Property’s assessment for property taxes in the following amounts: True cash value Assessed value Taxable value $1,418,600 $709,300 $336,329 A copy of the Notice of Assessment is attached to this Petition as Exhibit A. 9. Petitioner contends that a lawful assessment of the Subject Property for the 2025 tax year cannot exceed the following amounts: True cash value Assessed value Taxable value $550,000 $225,000 $225,000
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Page 3 10. The amounts in dispute therefore as follows: True cash value Assessed value Taxable value $868,600 $434,300 $111,329 11. This Petition presents issues involving the Subject Property’s valuation for property tax assessment purposes. Petitioner does not believe that this Petition presents any issues arising out of “additions” or “losses” as the General Property Tax Act, MCL 211.1 et seq. (the “GPTA”), defines those terms, but reserves its right to assert issues involving losses should information supporting such issues become available. 12. The Subject Property’s 2025 assessment (a) violates the Michigan Constitution, the GPTA, and other Michigan law, (b) is based on erroneous principles and information, (c) is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and (d) otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights. 13. Petitioner does not assert that the Subject Property’s 2025 assessment is not uniform aside from the lack of uniformity resulting from Respondent overestimating the Subject Property’s values. Conclusion and Request for Relief WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this honorable Tribunal enter judgment revising the Subject Property’s 2025 assessment to amounts that do not exceed the values set forth in Paragraph 9 of this Petition and granting
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Page 4 Petitioner all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law. Respectfully Submitted, WILLIAMS WILLIAMS RATTNER & PLUNKETT, PC By: /s/ Jason C. Long Jason C. Long (P59244) Jerome P. Pesick (P29039) Dated: May 31, 2025 Attorneys for Petitioner
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Exhibit A
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THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 lift PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 12-09-526-053 PARCEL NUMBER: MAR 0 4 2025 PROPERTY ADDRESS: WILSON & FRANCO OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: Commercial 201 Commercial 201 PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 10,112 2. ASSESSED VALUE: -3,600 1.000 -3,600 709,300 The 2025 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.031 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the
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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 - Petitioner MOAHR DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization First Name/Company Name M.I. Last Name Autozone Development Corp. Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 380 N. Old Woodward Ave. Suite 300 City or Town birmingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48009 Telephone Number 2486420333 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jlong@wwrplaw.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Jason M.I. C Last Name Long Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 380 N Old Woodward Ave Suite 300 City or Town Birmingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48009 Telephone Number 248-642-0333 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jlong@wwrplaw.com Section 5: Issue Please designate one: Valuation – Fill out Sections 4, 5, & 6 below Section 6: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing?1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 6311 S. Saginaw St. Grand Blanc Twp. Michigan 48439 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Grand Blanc (GENESEE) County Genesee If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Section 7: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Section 8: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 12-09-526-053 Classification of Property: Real Commercial Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 709300 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 336329 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 550000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 225000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 9: Assessment Information Type of Tax Assessment(s): Assessment Number(s): Check all that is being appealed: Check what action prompted this appeal: If “other,” please explain: Section 10: Special Assessment Information Type of Special Assessment: Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? If No, please explain: Section 11: Classification Information Parcel Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Jason C Long
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