Record Finder / 25-002128-TT
Michigan
Brays Investments LLC, Petitioner Vs. City Of Warren, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Brays Investments LLC
- Respondent
- City Of Warren
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002128-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Macomb
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 12/18/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 15 | Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received. | PET | Not recorded | 12/17/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
| 14 | Granted | PET | 11 | 12/17/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 13 | Order granting Motion. | Not recorded | 11 | 12/17/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 12 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 11/14/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | Motion to Set Aside Default was received. | PET | Not recorded | 11/14/2025 | $50.00 | Download |
| 10 | Order Extending P's Default | Not recorded | 9 | 11/04/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Order Holding Party in Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/07/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | RESP | Not recorded | 09/04/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 09/04/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Appearance | RESP | Not recorded | 07/11/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/14/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 2 | 08/13/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/13/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/01/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | ET Case Info Sheet | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/01/2025 | $250.00 | Download |
Documents
Order_of_Dismissal-Joint_Withdraw.2025-12-18_07-17-33.0000.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Brays Investments LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002128 City Of Warren, 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 18, 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 Brays Investments LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002128 City Of Warren, 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 18, 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 _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________, 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: 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. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Petitioner/Representative (sign here) Date _____________________________________ [Print/type name of person signing] _________________________________________ ___________________________________ Respondent/Representative (sign here) Date _________________________________________ [Print/type name of person signing] BRAYS INVESTMENTS LLC 25-002128 CITY OF WARREN It will resolve all issues and close the case. /s/ Barry Steinway 12/15/2025 Barry Steinway /s/ Jennifer Pierce 12/15/2025 Jennifer Pierce (P57078)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Brays Investments LLC, Petitioner, v. MTT Docket No. 25-002128 City of Warren, Respondent. Parcel No: 12-13-25-326-015 Barry Steinway Representative for Petitioners 21001 Groesbeck Warren, MI 48 (248)563-2544 basteinway@gmail.com Mary Michaels (P44601) Jennifer Pierce (57078) City of Warren Attorneys for Respondent One City Square, Suite 400 Warren, MI 48093 (586)574-4671 Jpierce@cityofwarren.org MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT Now comes the Petitioners, by and through their undersigned representative, and respectfully moves the Tribunal, pursuant to the Order Extending Time For Petitioner to Cure Default to set aside the default entered in this matter. In support of this motion, Petitioner states as follows: 1. The Tribunal entered a default against Petitioner for failure to file a Proof of Service as required by Tribunal rule. 2. Petitioner had, in fact, completed service of the Petition upon Respondent and prepared a Proof of Service contemporaneously, but through inadvertence and clerical oversight, the Proof of Service was not filed with the Tribunal. 3. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is the properly executed Proof of Service, showing timely service upon Respondent who has filed an Answer to the Petition. Petitioner has also filed the Proof of Service with the Tribunal concurrent with the filing of this Motion. 4. No prejudice will result to Respondent or to the Tribunal by setting aside the default, as the Respondent has filed their responsive pleading to the Petition. 5. Good cause exists for the Tribunal to set aside the default, as the failure to file the Proof of Service was an inadvertent procedural omission that has now been corrected, and the filing of this Motion and the Proof of Service is in compliance with the Order Extending Time to File as entered in this matter.
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WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that the Tribunal: A. Set aside the default entered in this matter; B. Accept the attached Proof of Service as timely filed; C. Grant such other and further relief as is just and equitable. Respectfully submitted, Dated: November 12, 2025 /s/Barry Steinway Representative for Petitioners 21001 Groesbeck Warren, MI 48 (248)563-2544 basteinway@gmail.com PROOF OF SERVICE A copy of the above Motion with Exhibit attached was duly served upon Respondent’s counsel by delivering the same to their email address of record. /s/Barry Stteinway
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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 Brays Investments LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002128 City of Warren, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT On November 14, 2025, Petitioner filed a motion requesting the Tribunal set aside the default entered in this case on October 7, 2025. Respondent has not filed a response to the motion. The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that Petitioner was held in default because it failed to file proof evidencing service of the petition. Petitioner failed to respond and the Tribunal entered an order extending the time to cure on November 4, 2025. Having now filed proof evidencing service of the petition on all parties in interest, Petitioner has complied with the Tribunal’s orders as required by TTR 237. As such, the Tribunal finds good cause to grant the motion and set aside the default. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED. Entered: December 17, 2025 By _____________________________ cs 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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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Bray’s Investments LLC Petitioner(s) V MTT Docket No. 25-002128 City of Warren Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number“ Barry Steinway states that on July7, October 3 and 7, 2025 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: City of Warren Assessor, F. Scott Miller-assessing dept, suite 310, One City Square, Warren, MI 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail: Sonja Djurovic Buffa, City Clerk, Clerk's office, One City Square, Warren, MI 48093 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): Macomb County Equalization Director- 1 S Main St, Mt Clemens, MI 48043 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): Macomb County Clerk: 40 N Main St 1st Floor, Mt Clemens, MI 48043 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): Secretary of Warren Consolidated Schools:31300 Anita Dr, Warren, MI 48093 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 /s/Barry Steinway Barry Steinway [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 48093 via certified mail
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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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Brays Investments LLC, Petitioner, v. MTT Docket No. 25-002128 City of Warren, Respondent. Parcel No: 12-13-25-326-015 Barry Steinway Representative for Petitioners 21001 Groesbeck Warren, MI 48 (248)563-2544 basteinway@gmail.com Mary Michaels (P44601) Jennifer Pierce (57078) City of Warren Attorneys for Respondent One City Square, Suite 400 Warren, MI 48093 (586)574-4671 Jpierce@cityofwarren.org MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT Now comes the Petitioners, by and through their undersigned representative, and respectfully moves the Tribunal, pursuant to the Order Extending Time For Petitioner to Cure Default to set aside the default entered in this matter. In support of this motion, Petitioner states as follows: 1. The Tribunal entered a default against Petitioner for failure to file a Proof of Service as required by Tribunal rule. 2. Petitioner had, in fact, completed service of the Petition upon Respondent and prepared a Proof of Service contemporaneously, but through inadvertence and clerical oversight, the Proof of Service was not filed with the Tribunal. 3. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is the properly executed Proof of Service, showing timely service upon Respondent who has filed an Answer to the Petition. Petitioner has also filed the Proof of Service with the Tribunal concurrent with the filing of this Motion. 4. No prejudice will result to Respondent or to the Tribunal by setting aside the default, as the Respondent has filed their responsive pleading to the Petition. 5. Good cause exists for the Tribunal to set aside the default, as the failure to file the Proof of Service was an inadvertent procedural omission that has now been corrected, and the filing of this Motion and the Proof of Service is in compliance with the Order Extending Time to File as entered in this matter.
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WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that the Tribunal: A. Set aside the default entered in this matter; B. Accept the attached Proof of Service as timely filed; C. Grant such other and further relief as is just and equitable. Respectfully submitted, Dated: November 12, 2025 /s/Barry Steinway Representative for Petitioners 21001 Groesbeck Warren, MI 48 (248)563-2544 basteinway@gmail.com PROOF OF SERVICE A copy of the above Motion with Exhibit attached was duly served upon Respondent’s counsel by delivering the same to their email address of record. /s/Barry Stteinway
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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 Brays Investments LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002128 City of Warren, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioner in default on October 7, 2025, because Petitioner failed to provide proof evidencing the service of the petition on all six parties in interest.1 Petitioner was required to cure the default by filing a Proof of Service-Petition form within 14 days. Petitioner has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify the dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the default: (1) file proof evidencing the service of the petition on all six parties in interest, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $50.00 fee required for the filing of the motion, and (4) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order.3 1 The order further stated, “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).” 2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 3 “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. 25-002128 Page 2 of 2 Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by TTR 237.4 Entered: November 4, 2025 By _____________________________ kac/jcr 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 4 See also
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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 Brays Investments LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002128 City Of Warren, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner failed to file proof evidencing service of the petition. See TTR 227. The Tribunal finds that placing Petitioner in default, rather than dismissal of this case, may effectuate the efficient administration of this appeal. As such, Petitioner must submit the proof of service within 14 days of the entry of this order. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal petitions can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner 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: October 7, 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
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MTT Docket No. 25-002128 Page 2 of 4 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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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 Brays Investments LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002128 City Of Warren, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner failed to file proof evidencing service of the petition. See TTR 227. The Tribunal finds that placing Petitioner in default, rather than dismissal of this case, may effectuate the efficient administration of this appeal. As such, Petitioner must submit the proof of service within 14 days of the entry of this order. Tribunal rules and information on
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL BRAYS INVESTMENTS LLC MOAHR Docket No. 25-002128 Petitioner, Parcel ID No. 12-13-35-326-015 V. CITY OF WARREN, Respondent. BARRY STEINWAY Representative for Petitioner 21001 Groesbeck Highway Warren, Michigan 48089 (248) 563-2544 basteinway@gmail.com MARY MICHAELS (P44601) JENNIFER PIERCE (P57078) CITY OF WARREN Attorneys for Respondent One City Square, Suite 400 Warren, MI 48093 (586) 574-4671 Jpierce@cityofwarren.org / PROOF OF SERVICE STATE OF MICHIGAN ) ) SS. COUNTY OF MACOMB) On the date below, | sent via e-mail to Barry Steinway at basteinway@gmail.com, a copy of Respondent City of Warren’s Response to Petition, Affirmative Defenses and Proof of Service.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL BRAYS INVESTMENTS LLC MOAHR Docket No. 25-002128 Petitioner, Parcel ID No. 12-13-35-326-015 V. CITY OF WARREN, Respondent. BARRY STEINWAY Representative for Petitioner 21001 Groesbeck Highway Warren, Michigan 48089 (248) 563-2544 basteinway@gmail.com MARY MICHAELS (P44601) JENNIFER PIERCE (P57078) CITY OF WARREN Attorneys for Respondent One City Square, Suite 400 Warren, MI 48093 (586) 574-4671 Jpierce@cityofwarren.org / RESPONSE TO PETITION Respondent, City of Warren, by its attorney, MARY MICHAELS, City Attorney and JENNIFER PIERCE, Assistant City Attorney, in response to the Petition states as follows: 1. 2. necessary. Respondent admits the allegations contained in paragraph 1. No allegations are set forth in paragraph two and therefore no response is
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7. Respondent admits the allegations contained in paragraph 7 for assessing purposes. 8. No allegations are set forth in paragraph 8 and therefore no response is necessary. 9. No allegations are set forth in paragraph 9 and therefore no response is necessary. 10. No allegations are set forth in paragraph 10 and therefore no response is necessary. 11. Respondent admits the allegations in paragraph 11. 12. Respondent admits the allegations contained in paragraph 12. 13. In response to Paragraph 13, Respondent is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations and therefore leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 14. In response to Paragraph 14, Respondent is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and therefore leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 15. Respondent admits the allegations contained in paragraph 15. 16. Respondent admits that the Assessed value and Taxable values are $63,260, however further states that the true cash value is $126,516. 17. In response to Paragraph 17, Respondent is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and therefore leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 18. In response to Paragraph 18, Respondent is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and therefore leaves Petitioner to its
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THEREFORE, Respondent City of Warren requests this Tribunal deny the requested relief, dismiss the Petition with prejudice, and award Respondent costs it incurred in the defense of this appeal. Respectfully submitted, By: [s/Jennifer Pierce JENNIFER PIERCE (P57078) Assistant City Attorney Attorneys for Respondent Dated: September 4, 2025 JP/s Response to Petition, Affirmative Defenses and POS Brays Investments — ID 114340
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL BRAYS INVESTMENTS LLC MOAHR Docket No. 25-002128 Petitioner, Parcel ID No. 12-13-35-326-015 V. CITY OF WARREN, Respondent. BARRY STEINWAY Representative for Petitioner 21001 Groesbeck Highway Warren, Michigan 48089 (248) 563-2544 basteinway@gmail.com MARY MICHAELS (P44601) JENNIFER PIERCE (P57078) CITY OF WARREN Attorneys for Respondent One City Square, Suite 400 Warren, MI 48093 (586) 574-4671 Jpierce@cityofwarren.org / AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES Respondent, City of Warren, by its attorney, MARY MICHAELS, City Attorney and JENNIFER PIERCE, Assistant City Attorney, in response to the Petition, submit the following Affirmative Defenses: 1. Petitioner is not the listed owner on the tax roll. The
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL BRAYS INVESTMENTS LLC Petitioner, V. CITY OF WARREN, Respondent. MOAHR Docket No. 25-002128 Parcel ID No. 12-13-35-326-015 BARRY STEINWAY Representative for Petitioner 21001 Groesbeck Highway Warren, Michigan 48089 (248) 563-2544 basteinway@gmail.com MARY MICHAELS (P44601) JENNIFER PIERCE (P57078) CITY OF WARREN Attorneys for Respondent One City Square, Suite 400 Warren, MI 48093 (586) 574-4671 Jpierce@cityofwarren.org / APPEARANCE PLEASE ENTER the appearance of MARY MICHAELS, Acting City Attorney, and JENNIFER PIERCE, Assistant City Attorney, as attorneys for the Respondent in the above-captioned cause of action. Respectfully submitted, MARY MICHAELS (P44601) Acting City Attorney
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STATE OF MICHIGAN , DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL BRAYS INVESTMENTS LLC MOAHR Docket No. 25-002128 Petitioner, Parcel ID No. 12-13-35-326-015 v. CITY OF WARREN, Respondent. BARRY STEINWAY Representative for Petitioner 21001 Groesbeck Highway Warren, Michigan 48089 (248) 563-2544 basteinway@gmail.com MARY MICHAELS (P44601) JENNIFER PIERCE (P57078) CITY OF WARREN Attorneys for Respondent One City Square, Suite 400 Warren, MI 48093 (586) 574-4671 Jpierce@cityofwarren.org / PROOF OF SERVICE STATE OF MICHIGAN) ) SS. COUNTY OF MACOMB) On the date below, | sent by e-mail, a copy of our Appearance and Proof of Service to: Mr. Barry Steinway at basteinway@gmail.com. | declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/Sharon Dacoff Dated: July 11, 2025 Sharon Dacoff
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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 Brays Investments LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-002128 City Of Warren, 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 14, 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 Brays Investments LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-002128 City Of Warren, 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
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR BRAYS INVESTMENTS LLC , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MOAHR Docket No. CITY OF WARREN , Respondent. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 12-13-35-326-015 2. (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 3. The property identified above is X real personal. 4. 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.) 5. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? Yes No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 6. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 7. The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial 8. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s March July December Board of Review. 9. 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): 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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MOAHR Docket No. Page 2 of 4 10. 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): 11. The property or properties at issue are located in MACOMB County. The property or properties’ address is: 21553 Edom, Warren, MI 48089 12. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Warren Assessor 13. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is:, 21311 Groesbeck Highway, Warren, MI 48089-3141 14. 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 or loss? Yes No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL 15. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2025. 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): 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 126,520 63,260 63,260
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MOAHR Docket No. Page 3 of 4 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 15,000 7,500 7,500 18. The values in dispute
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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 Brays Investments LLC,Jeniya Investments LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-002128 City Of Warren, 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 13, 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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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR BRAYS INVESTMENTS LLC , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MOAHR Docket No. CITY OF WARREN , Respondent. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 12-13-35-326-015 2. (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 3. The property identified above is X real personal. 4. 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.) 5. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? Yes No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 6. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 7. The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial 8. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s March July December Board of Review. 9. 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): 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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MOAHR Docket No. Page 2 of 4 10. 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): 11. The property or properties at issue are located in MACOMB County. The property or properties’ address is: 21553 Edom, Warren, MI 48089 12. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Warren Assessor 13. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is:, 21311 Groesbeck Highway, Warren, MI 48089-3141 14. 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 or loss? Yes No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL 15. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2025. 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): 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 126,520 63,260 63,260
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MOAHR Docket No. Page 3 of 4 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 15,000 7,500 7,500 18. The values in dispute
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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 Brays Investments LLC and Jeniya Investments LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 21311 Groesbeck Highway City or Town Warren State Michigan ZIP Code 48089 Telephone Number (586)524-12231 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Kalven@idriveautoparts.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Barry M.I. Last Name Steinway Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 5851 Cherrywood Apt 1901 City or Town West Bloomfield State Michigan ZIP Code 48322 Telephone Number 248-563-2544 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) basteinway@gmail.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] 21553 Edom Warren Michigan 48089 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Warren (MACOMB) County Macomb 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: 12-13-35-326-015 Classification of Property: Real Commercial Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 63260 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 63260 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 15000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 7500 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
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