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Cascade Crossing LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Sault Ste. Marie Respondent

Petitioner
Cascade Crossing LLC
Respondent
City Of Sault Ste. Marie

Case overview

Docket number
26-001309-TT
Status
Ready Schedule
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Chippewa
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
6Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded08/13/2026Not recordedDownload
5Proof of service of petition was received.Not recordedNot recorded09/15/2026Not recordedDownload
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4Petition has been verifiedPET108/01/2026Not recordedDownload
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3Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded08/01/2026Not recordedDownload
2Attachments to the Petition were filedPETNot recorded05/23/2026Not recordedDownload
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1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/23/2026$700.00Download
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RECEIVED 

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ban 

AUG 1 3 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX T 

A 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

RIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Cascade Crossing LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner, 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001309 

City of Sault Ste Marie 

Respondent. 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX ANSWER 

1. 

X Admit ___ Deny. 

If denied, state the parcel number for the property identified 

on the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition for the tax year or years at issue: 

(if more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Answer 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

2. 

X__Admit 

Deny. 

If denied, the property identified on the Entire Tribunal 

Property Tax Petitionis ___ real ___ personal. 

3. 

X_Admit ___Deny. 

If denied, identify the contiguous and non-contiguous 

parcels by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

4. 

X__Admit __ Deny. 

If denied, identify the parcel or parcels of personal property 

that are not located on a parcel of real property under appeal by parcel number 

(attach additional page if necessary): 

5. 

X__Admit ____Deny. 

a. 

If denied, state when the personal property statements were filed, if at all: 

b. 

On what date did the March Board of Review commence; 

N/A 

6. 

X__Admit __ Deny. 

If denied, state the classification of the property identified 

on the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition for the tax year or years at issue:

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MTT Docket No. 26-001309 

Page 2 of 4 

7. 

10. 

1". 

12. 

Admit X__Deny. 

If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent 

relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): 

No appeals were filed to any Board of Review 

Admit 

Deny 

X__ 

Neither Admit Nor Deny. 

If denied, list the separate 

facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional 

age if necessary): 

Admit 

Deny X 

Neither Admit Nor Deny. 

If denied, state the facts upon 

which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if 

necessary): 

X_Admit __ Deny. 

If denied, in what County are the property or properties 

located in and what is the address of the property or properties: 

X__Admit ___ Deny. 

If denied, what is the applicable local governmental unit: 

Admit 

Deny 

X__ 

Neither Admit Nor Deny. 

If denied, list the separate facts 

upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if 

necessary):

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MTT Docket No. 26-001308 

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14. 

X__Admit 

Deny 

Neither Admit Nor Deny. 

If denied, list the separate 

facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional 

page if necessary): 

185. 

Admit 

Deny X 

Neither Admit Nor Deny. 

If denied, list the separate 

facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional 

age 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 

2026 

See multiple parcel answer 

17. 

Respondent contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

See mutliple parcel answer 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

See multiple parcel answer

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MTT Docket No. 26-001309 

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TY 

20, 

21. 

22. 

Admit X 

Deny 

Neither Admit Nor Deny. 

If denied, list the separate 

facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional 

page if necessary): 

Petitioner has not established that the 2026 assessed, state equalized, or taxable 

values are excessive or unlawful. Respondent therefore denies the requested 

reductions and refund. 

Admit 

X_ 

Deny 

Neither Admit Nor Deny. 

If denied, list the separate 

facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional 

page if necessary): 

The Petition relies only on an unspecified “initial review" and includes no appraisal 

or sales, income, cost, or other valuation analysis supporting the proposed values 

or showing that the assessments exceed 50% of true cash value. 

List any separate and specific facts upon which Respondent relies to support 

every ground on which Respondent relies and also has the burden of proof 

(attach additional page if necessary): 

Respondent contends that the 2026 assessments were established in accordance with the 

General Property Tax Act and accepted mass appraisal practices. Respondent will provide its 

valuation disclosure and supporting evidence in accordance with the Tribunal's scheduling order. 

List affirmative defenses and the separate and specific facts upon which 

Respondent relies in support of those affirmative defenses (attach additional 

page if necessary): 

Petitioner bears the burden of proving true cash value and entitlement to relief. Respondent denies that 

the assessed value, state equalized value, or taxable value exceeds the amount permitted by law. 

Respondent reserves the right to supplement or amend this Answer as discovery and valuation evidence 

become available. 

Signature of Respondent 

gAuthorized Representative or, if none, Respondent: 

le 

Printed Name of Respondent's Authorized Representative or, if none, Respondent: 

Joe Lavender, Assessor 

Email Address: upnorthassessor@gmail.com 

Mailing Address:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

MARLON {. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

Cascade Crossing LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner, 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001309 

City of Sault Ste Marie 

, 

Respondent. 

MULTIPLE PARCEL ANSWERFORM 

+ OF 

1 

1. 

The classification of the property identified herein as established by 

Respondent's Board of Review is: 

Tax Year 

Parcel Number 

Real/Personal 

Classification 

2026 

051-741-001-30 

Real 

201 Commercial 

2026 

051-741-001-35 

Real 

201 Commercial 

2026

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MTT Docket No.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Cascade Crossing LLC 

Petitioner(s) 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Y 

MTT Docket No. 26-001309 

City of Sault Ste. Marie 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

*To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* 

Rebecca Adler 

states that on 

9/15/26 

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): 

Tina Fuller, Assessor, City of Sault Ste Marie Assessing Office, 225 E. Portage Avenue, Sault 

Ste. Marie, MI 49783 

2. 

City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): 

Robin Troyer, City Clerk, City of Sault Ste Marie Clerk's Office, 225 East Portage Ave, Sault Ste 

Marie, MI 49783 

3. 

County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 

Dulcee Ranta, Equalization Director, Chippewa County Equalization Department, 319 Court 

Street, Sault Ste Marie, MT 49783 

4. 

County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 

Steve Woodgate, County Clerk, Chippewa County Clerk's Office, 319 Court Street, Sault Ste 

Marie, MT 49783 

5. 

Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): 

School Board Secretary, Sault Ste Marie Area Schools, 876 Marquette Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, 

MI49783 

6. 

State Treasurer (via first class mail): 

Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 

430 W. Allegan 

Lansing, MI 48922 

/s/ Rebecca Adler 

Rebecca Adler 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

- 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 

- 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 

- Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

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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

Docket Number: 26-001309

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition

Attachment File Name: Proof of Service_Cascade Crossing LLC_26-001309

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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v 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

_____________________________, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1.

Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.)

2.

The property identified above is ___real ___personal.

3.

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties

contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non­

contiguous parcel.)

4.

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property

under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under

appeal.)

5.

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary):

6.

The property identified above is classified as _________________________

7.

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made

to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review.

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

Cascade Crossing LLC

City of Sault Ste Marie

See Multiple Parcel Form

X

X

X

N/A

Commercial

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MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 2 of 4 

8.

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

9.

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

10.

The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The

property or properties’ address is:

11.

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable

local governmental unit): ________________________________________

12.

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is:

13.

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable):

________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 ______ 

14.

The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________

N/A

N/A

Chippewa

4288 I 75 Business Spur, 4234 I 75 Business Spur, 4284 I 75 Business Spur, 

4398 I 75 Business Spur, 4516 I 75 Business Spur 

Sault St. Marie, MI 49783

City of Sault Ste Marie

28763 Northwestern Hwy, Ste 210, Southfield, MI 48034

X

2026

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MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 3 of 4 

15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior 

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

20. 

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the 

relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A

2026

See Multiple Parcel Form

2026

See Multiple Parcel Form

2026

See Multiple Parcel Form

Petitioner requests that the Tribunal reduce the assessed, state equalized, and 

taxable values as indicated on the Multiple Parcel Form and order a refund with 

interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act.

Our initial review of the subject properties indicate the assessments exceed 50% of 

the true cash value.

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______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 4 of 4 

Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Email Address: _________________________________________________________ 

Mailing Address: 

Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ 

Date: _________________________________________________________________ 

/s/ Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

info@mitaxappeal.com

436 N

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Cascade Crossing LLC

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

28763 Northwestern Hwy, Ste 210

City or Town

Southfield

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48034

Telephone Number

248-392-4342

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

info@mitaxappeal.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Steve

M.I.

Last Name

Johnson

Firm Name (if any)

Michigan Tax Appeal Services

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

436 N. Center Street

City or Town

Northville

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48167

Telephone Number

248-392-4342

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

info@mitaxappeal.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

5

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

4288-4234-4284-4398-4516 I 75 Business Spur

Sault Ste Marie

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

49783

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Sault Ste. Marie (CHIPPEWA) 

County

Chippewa

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.)

Yes

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

17-051-741-001-30

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

225200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

225200

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

400000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

200000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

17-051-741-001-35

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

289600

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

289600

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

500000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

250000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

17-051-741-001-11

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

1591400

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

1507148

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

1900000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

950000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

17-051-741-001-00

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

2674700

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

2640739

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

3340000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

1670000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

17-051-741-001-10

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

2759500

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

2256132

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

4300000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

2150000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

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:

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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

Cascade Crossing LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001309

City Of Sault Ste. Marie, 

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 1, 2026

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

Cascade Crossing LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001309

City Of Sault Ste. Marie, 

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 1, 2026

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

Cascade Crossing LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001309

City Of Sault Ste. Marie, 

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

______________________, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner, 

MTT Docket No. ___________ 

______________________, 

Respondent. 

MULTIPLE PARCEL PETITION FORM ___ OF ___ 

1. The classification of the property identified herein as established by 

Respondent’s Board of Review is: 

Tax Year 

Parcel Number 

Real/Personal

Classification 

2. The values for the property identified herein as established by Respondent’s 

Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

Parcel Number 

True Cash Value

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value

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 

Cascade Crossing LLC

City of Sault Ste Marie

1

1

2026

17-051-741-001-30

Real

Commercial

2026

17-051-741-001-35

Real

Commercial

2026

17-051-741-001-11

Real

Commercial

2026

17-051-741-001-00

Real

Commercial

2026

17-051-741-001-10

Real

Commercial

2026

17-051-741-001-30

450,400

225,200

225,200

2026

17-051-741-001-35

579,200

289,600

289,600

2026

17-051-741-001-11

3,182,800

1,591,400

1,507,148

2026

17-051-741-001-00

5,349,400

2,674,700

2,640,739

2026

17-051-741-001-10

5,519,000

2,759,500

2,256,132

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MTT Docket No._____________ 

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3. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified herein are: 

Tax Year Parcel Number True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value

4. The values in dispute for the property identified herein are: 

Tax Year Parcel Number True Cash Value

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value

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17-051-741-001-30 400,000

200,000

200,000

2026

17-051-741-001-35 500,000

250,000

250,000

2026

17-051-741-001-11 1,900,000

950,000

950,000

2026

17-051-741-001-00 3,340,000

1,670,000

1,670,000

2026

17-051-741-001-10 4,300,000

2,150,000

2,150,000

2026

17-051-741-001-30 50,400

25,200

25,200

2026

17-051-741-001-35 79,200

39,600

39,600

2026

17-051-741-001-11 1,282,800

641,400

557,148

2026

17-051-741-001-00 2,009,400

1,004,700

970,739

2026

17-051-741-001-10 1,219,000

609,500

106,132

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Docket #: 26-001309

Party Filing Document

Party Filing Document: 

 Petitioner

 Petitioner

 

 

If 'other', Identify: 

File

Document Type: 

 

 

fuFile:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

_____________________________, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1.

Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.)

2.

The property identified above is ___real ___personal.

3.

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties

contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non­

contiguous parcel.)

4.

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property

under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under

appeal.)

5.

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary):

6.

The property identified above is classified as _________________________

7.

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made

to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review.

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

Cascade Crossing LLC

City of Sault Ste Marie

See Multiple Parcel Form

X

X

X

N/A

Commercial

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MTT Docket No. _________________ 

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8.

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

9.

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

10.

The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The

property or properties’ address is:

11.

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable

local governmental unit): ________________________________________

12.

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is:

13.

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable):

________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 ______ 

14.

The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________

N/A

N/A

Chippewa

4288 I 75 Business Spur, 4234 I 75 Business Spur, 4284 I 75 Business Spur, 

4398 I 75 Business Spur, 4516 I 75 Business Spur 

Sault St. Marie, MI 49783

City of Sault Ste Marie

28763 Northwestern Hwy, Ste 210, Southfield, MI 48034

X

2026

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MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 3 of 4 

15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior 

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

20. 

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the 

relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A

2026

See Multiple Parcel Form

2026

See Multiple Parcel Form

2026

See Multiple Parcel Form

Petitioner requests that the Tribunal reduce the assessed, state equalized, and 

taxable values as indicated on the Multiple Parcel Form and order a refund with 

interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act.

Our initial review of the subject properties indicate the assessments exceed 50% of 

the true cash value.

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______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

MTT Docket No. _________________ 

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Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Email Address: _________________________________________________________ 

Mailing Address: 

Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ 

Date: _________________________________________________________________ 

/s/ Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

info@mitaxappeal.com

436 N

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Cascade Crossing LLC

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

28763 Northwestern Hwy, Ste 210

City or Town

Southfield

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48034

Telephone Number

248-392-4342

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

info@mitaxappeal.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Steve

M.I.

Last Name

Johnson

Firm Name (if any)

Michigan Tax Appeal Services

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

436 N. Center Street

City or Town

Northville

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48167

Telephone Number

248-392-4342

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

info@mitaxappeal.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

5

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

4288-4234-4284-4398-4516 I 75 Business Spur

Sault Ste Marie

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

49783

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Sault Ste. Marie (CHIPPEWA) 

County

Chippewa

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.)

Yes

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

17-051-741-001-30

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

225200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

225200

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

400000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

200000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

17-051-741-001-35

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

289600

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

289600

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

500000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

250000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

17-051-741-001-11

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

1591400

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

1507148

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

1900000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

950000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

17-051-741-001-00

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

2674700

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

2640739

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

3340000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

1670000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

17-051-741-001-10

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

2759500

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

2256132

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

4300000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

2150000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

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:

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