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 # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 08/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Proof of service of petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | PET | Not recorded | 05/23/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/23/2026 | $700.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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RECEIVED Lh 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 Page 3 of 4 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 Page 4 of 4 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
2026Page 6
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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v 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._____________ Page 2 of 2 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 2026 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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1 of 1 Docket #: 26-001309 Party Filing Document Party Filing Document: Petitioner Petitioner If 'other', Identify: File Document Type: fuFile:
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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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