Carol A Yacavone, Petitioner V Township Of Big Rapids, Respondent

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RECEIVED 

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AUG 18 2025 

X TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TA 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

MTT DOCKET NO. 25-03086 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 281, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., resolution 

confirming the special assessment roll) with this answer. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in defauit. 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government: 

Big Rapids Charter Township 

Section 2: Respondent's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

MI. 

Last Name 

Chris 

A 

Elder 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

1893 80th Ave 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

oe 

MI 

149631 

Tere 231-250-5692 

Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emall) 

elderassessing@gmail.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attacha 

separate sheet if necessary. 

[Hl] Yes 

[m] No 

Not Applicable 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 

54-05-020-016-701 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal (J (check one) 

Agricultural [7 

Commerclal J 

Industriat J 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover [1 

Developmental [J] 

Utility 

O {check one) 

Taxing Authority {Clty or Township) 

County 

Big Rapids Charter Township 

Mecosta

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1, BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

This pertains to the Mecosta County Drain Commission. The township has no authority 

other than the collection of special assessments. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment rol? [] Yes 

[No 

What was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roil? 

How many years is the special assessment being levied? 

What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied 

(per parcel)? 

What is the basis for the special assessment? Identify the applicable statutory provision, 

Signature 

*Required 

aa Representative’s Signature: 

Ist

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Carol Yacavone 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No.25-03088 

Big Rapids Charter Township 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Chris Elder 

states that on 8/08/25 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Answer Form 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

Carol Yacavone 

22872 14 Mile Rd 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

— 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

Chris Elder

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BIG RAPIDS MI 49307-2319 

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RECEIVED 

JUL 1-8 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

Mecosta County Drain commissioner 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 

1. 

| wish to withdraw my appeal in the above-captioned docket. 

2. 

Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because: 

T hove been instructed that the 

Michigan Tax 

Tribunal 

net have | urisdiction 

hear 

this 

ao 

peal 

. 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to grant my request to withdraw the appeal and dismiss the above- 

captioned docket. 

Please select one of the following: 

Xi am filing this Motion to Withdraw before Respondent filed an Answer or a responsive 

motion with the Tribunal. 

__ lam filing this Motion to Withdraw after Respondent has filed an Answer or Responsive 

Motion with the Tribunal. 

| attached to this Motion Respondent's written consent to withdraw my 

petition, or 

| shall grant Respondent the opportunity to object to this withdrawal. 

Carol 

A. Yacavone. 

e (sign here) 

Print name of person signing 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on 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

Carol A Yacavone, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-003086

Township Of Big Rapids,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner failed to protest the assessment to Respondent’s March Board of Review, as 

required by MCL 205.735a. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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MTT Docket No. 25-003086

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 11, 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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Carol A Yacavone

22872 14 Mile Rd

Big Rapids , MI 49307

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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

Carol A Yacavone, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-003086

Township Of Big Rapids,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner failed to protest the assessment to Respondent’s March Board of Review, as 

required by MCL 205.735a. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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MTT Docket No. 25-003086

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 11, 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

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MTT

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RECEIVED 

JUN 11-2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Nagie/Company Name 

Coa yp] 

Al 

Yacavopne 

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

LE OAD 

SH 

apiclz 

oI" 

mob 349 

1784 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Storney/fiuthortzed Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

Tranlnfoadt06 

26023171-1_ 

06/09/25 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Chis 

4617 

nts 

$100.00 

Ths 

[ARG 

UADALIOE 

T= 

UnROC 

ThGNVORG 

Telephone Number 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcels are you | [] yes* Ji No 

[] ia 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels, 

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-: adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[if multiple, list first ar 's address 

23872 

/¥ Mile 

Kewd, "Big 

TT BU-05-020-01§ 

~ 701 

rds, M] ygs0y

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2 

5% 

Al 

4 

REE 

Uiegagis! 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

7 

I do not agree my property will gain value from the special assessment. 

L 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? [] Yes 

X No 

"iF Ves, what was the date sft hearing Reid to confirm the special assessment 

roils 

05-13-25 

If No, explain: 

i went and L Falked 

75 Them but T dd 

regze Liglle 

Fee Information: 

Afee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. 

Signature 

«required 

Petitioner o 

Attorney/Authorize, 

Repee: 

ntative’s Signature; 

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MECOSTA COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER 

Karla Miller 

14485 Northland Drive 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

TONKIN DRAIN 

Parcel 

Years of 

Number 

Assessment 

YACAVONE CAROL A 

05 020 016 701 

15 

22872 14 MILE RD 

BIG RAPIDS MI 49307 

Estimated 

Estimated Annual 

Apportionment % 

Assessment” 

0.58532% 

$1,291.17 

Estimated Total Assessment® 

$19,367.56 

THIS IS NOT A BILL 

*Drain assessments will appear on winter tax statement. 

Estimated assessments do not include any potential 

interest charges associated with mulii-pear assessments 

NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES 

AND REVIEWOF APPORTIONMENTS 

DATE: 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 

TIME: 

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

LOCATION: 

Mecosta County Services Building 

Conference Room F 

14485 Northland Drive 

Big Rapids, M1 49307 

QUESTIONS: 

(231) 216-0433 

The Mecosta County Drain Commissioner will hold 

a Day of Review of Drainage District 

Boundaries and Apportionments on the above date, time, and location. The Day of Review 

isan 

opportunity 

to 

review 

the 

Tonkin 

Drain 

Drainage 

District boundaries 

and 

the 

tentative 

apportionment of benefits for each parcel and municipality within the Tonkin Drain Drainage 

District, A map of the Drainage District boundaries can be found enclosed with your notice and 

on 

the 

Drain 

Commissioner’s 

website 

at: 

hips: www.mecostacounty.ore/eos CIN 

drain_commissioner/index. 

php.

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Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the Day of Review 

should contact the Drain Commissioner’s Office at the number noted above (voice) or through the 

Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at {east 24 hours in advance of the Day of Review to request 

mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. 

Assessments 

Drain assessments are collected in the same manner as property taxes and will appear on your 

winter tax 

bill. The total drain assessment 

is being spread over 

15 years. You may pay the 

assessment in full with any interest to date at any time to avoid further interest charges. 

Comments 

Comments on the apportionment of benefits may be submitted in writing or verbally at the Day of 

Review. Comments may also be submitted in writing before tig Day of Review to: 

MAIL: 

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner 

14485 Northland Drive 

EMAIL: 

Comments submitted in advance must be received by the Drain Commissioner prior to the Day of 

Review to ensure consideration. 

Appeals 

E 

You may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s decision to revise the district boundary to the Mecosta 

County 

Circuit 

Court 

within 

ten 

(10) 

days. 

You may 

appeal 

the 

Drain Commissioner’s 

determination of apportionments to the Mecosta County Probate Court within ten (10) days. 

LIVE INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR 

Prior to the Day of Review, an Informational webinar will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, 

May 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The webinar is intended to provide a general explanation of the Tonkin 

‘Drain petition project and the Day of Review. You can access the webinar online or by phone. 

Join Online; 

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Direct link to join the webinar: ji 

1y 

© 

You can also join the webinar by: 

o 

Going te the website 

vy 

10010. 

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Click “Join” on the upper right-hand corner. 

o 

Enter the following Webinar/Meeting 1D: 815 8779 3820. 

e 

You will not need to sign-in to access the webinar. If presented with the option to 

sign-in, click “Join Meeting as an Attendee” below the sign-in button. 

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Carol A. Yacavone 

22872 14 Mile Rg: 

Big Rapids, Ml 49307-9238

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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

Carol A Yacavone,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003086

Township Of Big Rapids,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

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

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

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

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

submitted in this case.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: August 4, 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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Carol A Yacavone

22872 14 Mile Rd

Big Rapids , MI 49307

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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

Carol A Yacavone,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003086

Township Of Big Rapids,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

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

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

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

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

submitted in this case.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: August 4, 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 

JUN 11-2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Nagie/Company Name 

Coa yp] 

Al 

Yacavopne 

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

LE OAD 

SH 

apiclz 

oI" 

mob 349 

1784 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Storney/fiuthortzed Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

Tranlnfoadt06 

26023171-1_ 

06/09/25 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Chis 

4617 

nts 

$100.00 

Ths 

[ARG 

UADALIOE 

T= 

UnROC 

ThGNVORG 

Telephone Number 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcels are you | [] yes* Ji No 

[] ia 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels, 

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-: adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[if multiple, list first ar 's address 

23872 

/¥ Mile 

Kewd, "Big 

TT BU-05-020-01§ 

~ 701 

rds, M] ygs0y

Page 2

2 

5% 

Al 

4 

REE 

Uiegagis! 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

7 

I do not agree my property will gain value from the special assessment. 

L 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? [] Yes 

X No 

"iF Ves, what was the date sft hearing Reid to confirm the special assessment 

roils 

05-13-25 

If No, explain: 

i went and L Falked 

75 Them but T dd 

regze Liglle 

Fee Information: 

Afee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. 

Signature 

«required 

Petitioner o 

Attorney/Authorize, 

Repee: 

ntative’s Signature; 

TT BE EE 

fot 

laral 7, ata Sos 

_ TT]

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MECOSTA COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER 

Karla Miller 

14485 Northland Drive 

Big Rapids, MI 49307 

TONKIN DRAIN 

Parcel 

Years of 

Number 

Assessment 

YACAVONE CAROL A 

05 020 016 701 

15 

22872 14 MILE RD 

BIG RAPIDS MI 49307 

Estimated 

Estimated Annual 

Apportionment % 

Assessment” 

0.58532% 

$1,291.17 

Estimated Total Assessment® 

$19,367.56 

THIS IS NOT A BILL 

*Drain assessments will appear on winter tax statement. 

Estimated assessments do not include any potential 

interest charges associated with mulii-pear assessments 

NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES 

AND REVIEWOF APPORTIONMENTS 

DATE: 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 

TIME: 

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

LOCATION: 

Mecosta County Services Building 

Conference Room F 

14485 Northland Drive 

Big Rapids, M1 49307 

QUESTIONS: 

(231) 216-0433 

The Mecosta County Drain Commissioner will hold 

a Day of Review of Drainage District 

Boundaries and Apportionments on the above date, time, and location. The Day of Review 

isan 

opportunity 

to 

review 

the 

Tonkin 

Drain 

Drainage 

District boundaries 

and 

the 

tentative 

apportionment of benefits for each parcel and municipality within the Tonkin Drain Drainage 

District, A map of the Drainage District boundaries can be found enclosed with your notice and 

on 

the 

Drain 

Commissioner’s 

website 

at: 

hips: www.mecostacounty.ore/eos CIN 

drain_commissioner/index. 

php.

Page 4

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the Day of Review 

should contact the Drain Commissioner’s Office at the number noted above (voice) or through the 

Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at {east 24 hours in advance of the Day of Review to request 

mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. 

Assessments 

Drain assessments are collected in the same manner as property taxes and will appear on your 

winter tax 

bill. The total drain assessment 

is being spread over 

15 years. You may pay the 

assessment in full with any interest to date at any time to avoid further interest charges. 

Comments 

Comments on the apportionment of benefits may be submitted in writing or verbally at the Day of 

Review. Comments may also be submitted in writing before tig Day of Review to: 

MAIL: 

Mecosta County Drain Commissioner 

14485 Northland Drive 

EMAIL: 

Comments submitted in advance must be received by the Drain Commissioner prior to the Day of 

Review to ensure consideration. 

Appeals 

E 

You may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s decision to revise the district boundary to the Mecosta 

County 

Circuit 

Court 

within 

ten 

(10) 

days. 

You may 

appeal 

the 

Drain Commissioner’s 

determination of apportionments to the Mecosta County Probate Court within ten (10) days. 

LIVE INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR 

Prior to the Day of Review, an Informational webinar will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, 

May 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The webinar is intended to provide a general explanation of the Tonkin 

‘Drain petition project and the Day of Review. You can access the webinar online or by phone. 

Join Online; 

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Direct link to join the webinar: ji 

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You can also join the webinar by: 

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Click “Join” on the upper right-hand corner. 

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Enter the following Webinar/Meeting 1D: 815 8779 3820. 

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You will not need to sign-in to access the webinar. If presented with the option to 

sign-in, click “Join Meeting as an Attendee” below the sign-in button. 

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Carol A. Yacavone 

22872 14 Mile Rg: 

Big Rapids, Ml 49307-9238

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