College Park Lots LLC, Petitioner V City Of Kalamazoo, Respondent
- Petitioner
- College Park Lots LLC
- Respondent
- City Of Kalamazoo
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002441-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Kalamazoo
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/12/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 12 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/12/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | Consent Judgment | Not recorded | 7 | 11/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | Granted | Not recorded | 7 | 11/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Filing Fee Received | PET | Not recorded | 10/16/2025 | $25.00 | Download |
| 8 | No Action Taken | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/16/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | A Stipulation has been received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/06/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
| 6 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/14/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/26/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/26/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 06/16/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/16/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/15/2025 | $125.00 | Download |
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THE CITY OF Management & Budget Services - Notice of March Board of Review Action - Assessor's Office / 241 West South Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4796 Ml Parcel Number: 06-21-433-009 oh. 269-337-8636 Property Address: 525 WHEATON AVE www.kalamazoocity.org MELODY EQUITY, LLC Property Class: 401 3309 WOODHAMS AVE PORTAGE MI 49002 Petition #: Mar25-018 Date Printed: 03/26/2025 The Board of Review has completed their review of your property. The Board has made the following determination based on the information supplied to them by you or your representative. The Board stated the following reason(s) for changing (or not changing) your assessed and/or taxable value: Board of Review Comments: 96 no information supported to indicate a transfer of ownership did not occur. 2025 Original Assessed value (SEV) $105,700 2025 Board of Review Assessed Value decision $105,700 Please note: If the amounts are the same, then the Board of Review's decision was not to change the value. 2025 Original Taxable Value $105,700 2025 Board of Review Taxable Value decision $105,700 This notice informs you of the action taken by the Board of Review pursuant to your appeal or their review. An effort has been made to determine an assessment that is fair in relation to true cash value, as required by law, and equitable with respect to other assessments. NOTICE: YOUR RIGHT TO FURTHER APPEAL If you disagree with the decision of your local Board of Review, a further appeal of the assessed value and/or taxable value and/or qualified agricultural property exemption may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. If you have a Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Development Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal or Utility Personal Property; the final date for filing such an appeal is May 31 of the current year, 2025. If you have an Agricultrual Real, Residental Real, Timber-cut Over Real or Agricultural Personal Property; the final date for filing such an appeal is July 31 of the current year, 2025. Forms to file an appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal can be found on the Michigan Tax Tribunal web site. The web site is www.michigan.gov/taxtrib . Your local assessor may also make this form available.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002441 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City Of Kalamazoo (KALAMAZOO) First Name Sean M.I. Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government Walker Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 241 W South St City or Town Kalamazoo State Michigan ZIP Code 49007 Telephone Number 269-337-8636 Fax Number E-mail Address swalker@wcaassessing.com Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Sean M.I. Last Name Walker Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 241 W South St City or Town Kalamazoo State Michigan ZIP Code 49007 Telephone Number 269-337-8636 Fax Number E-mail Address swalker@wcaassessing.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? No Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. N/A Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR The SEV and Taxable Value represents 50% of Fair Market Value and all values in the City of Kalamazoo have been uniformly assessed. The taxable value was uncapped for 2025 due to the transfers of ownership indicated in the Property Transfer Affidavits filed with the Assessor’s office and deeds recorded with the Kalamazoo County Register of Deeds for 2024 in accordance with the Michigan General Property Tax Act Section 211.27a. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? March*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? No If yes, cite the Board’s authority. Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No If yes, explain. Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? If so, what is the issue date? No IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? 2025 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification (Michigan Department of Treasury form L-4400) Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? 2025 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification (Michigan Department of Treasury form L-4400) Michigan General Property Tax Act Section 211.27a IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: Tax Year(s) denied: List the date the exemption was denied: What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY What do you believe the classification should be: Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 06-21-433-009 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 105,700 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 105,700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 211,400 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed
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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 College Park Lots LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002441 City of Kalamazoo, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the Stipulation and finds that it comports with the mandates of State law.1 As a result, the Tribunal shall enter the parties’ Stipulation. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment including all attachments, terms, and conditions is GRANTED and ADOPTED, unless otherwise indicated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with maintaining the assessment rolls for the tax years at issue shall correct or cause the assessment rolls to be corrected to reflect the property’s true cash and taxable values as provided in this Consent Judgment within 20 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment.2 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with collecting or refunding the affected taxes shall collect taxes and any applicable interest or issue a refund as required by the Consent Judgment within 28 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment. If a refund is warranted, it shall, unless otherwise indicated, include a proportionate share of any property tax administration fees paid and of penalty and interest paid on delinquent taxes. The refund shall also, unless otherwise indicated, separately indicate the amount of the taxes, fees, penalties, and interest being refunded. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been unlawfully paid shall, unless otherwise indicated, bear interest from the date of payment to the date of judgment and the judgment shall bear interest to the date of its payment. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been underpaid shall not bear interest for any time period prior to 28 days after the issuance of this Consent Judgment. Pursuant to MCL 205.737, interest shall accrue (i) after December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2022, at the rate of 4.25%, (ii) after June 30, 2022, through December 31, 2022, at the rate of 4.27%, (iii) after December 31, 2022, through June 30, 2023, at the rate of 5.65%, (iv) after June 30, 2023, through December 31, 2023, at the rate of 8.25%, (v) after December 31, 2023, 1 See MCL 211.27a. 2 See MCL 205.755.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002441 Page 2 of 2 through June 30, 2024, at the rate of 9.30%, (vi) after June 30, 2024, through December 31, 2024, at the rate of 9.50%, (vii) after December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at the rate of 9.47%, and (viii) after June 30, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at the rate of 8.66%. This Consent Judgment resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. See docket look up for a copy of stipulation and for any possible refund paragraph. By _____________________________ Entered: November 10, 2025 jcr PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR College Park Lots LLC Petitioner, \ City of Kalamazoo Respondent. STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING RECEIVED 0CT 14 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MOAHR Docket No. 25-002441 (VALUATION) 1. The subject property is in Kalamazoo 2. Parcel Number: 06-16-436-007 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) County. 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax year Assessed Value (AV) Taxable Value (TV) 2025 138,400 138,400 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax year True Cash Value AV ™v 2025 217,000 108,500 108,500 5. If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, omitted property etc.) transfer of ownership
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MOAHR Docket No. 25-002441 Page 2 of 2 of the refund, the waiver of interest, etc. (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner agrees to waive any interest. NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 1 of each year for appeals pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 7. The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: (If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing all other parcels being withdrawn.) 8. The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) Signat etitioner's, Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Vig “w' 2 yA <8 = 7 = Printed Name: Tomas Ar Jana ge— Date: [v/ 8/2 § Signature of Respondent's authorized representative: Se I Printed Name: Sean Walker Date: 10/3/2025
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RECEIVE 0CT 2 8 42 MICHIGAN TAX [TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING College Park Lots LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v 3 ad ! MTT Docket No. 25-002441 City Of Kalamazoo, Respondent. NOTICE OF NO ACTION TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: A Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment (Stipulation) was filed with no filing fee. You were, however, required to pay a fee for the filing of the Stipulation. If you want the Tribunal to take action on the Stipulation, you are required to pay the $25.00 filing fee. If the required filing fee is not paid and/or the required notice is not submitted within 14 days, you will be required to refile the Stipulation with the full filing fee. The refiled Stipulation will be considered filed as of the date of the refiling. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing; the fee, paid by check or money order, must be sent by mail or designated delivery service. Entered: October 16, 2025 By: Tribunal Clerk PROOF OF SERVICE | 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 College Park Lots LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002441 City Of Kalamazoo, Respondent. NOTICE OF NO ACTION TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: A Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment (Stipulation) was filed with no filing fee. You were, however, required to pay a fee for the filing of the Stipulation. If you want the Tribunal to take action on the Stipulation, you are required to pay the $25.00 filing fee. If the required filing fee is not paid and/or the required notice is not submitted within 14 days, you will be required to refile the Stipulation with the full filing fee. The refiled Stipulation will be considered filed as of the date of the refiling. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing; the fee, paid by check or money order, must be sent by mail or designated delivery service. Entered: October 16, 2025 By: Tribunal Clerk 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 College Park Lots LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002441 City Of Kalamazoo, Respondent. NOTICE OF NO ACTION TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: A Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment (Stipulation) was filed with no filing fee. You were, however, required to pay a fee for the filing of the Stipulation. If you want the Tribunal to take action on the Stipulation, you are required to pay the $25.00 filing fee. If the required filing fee is not paid and/or the required notice is not submitted within 14 days, you will be required to refile the Stipulation with the full filing fee. The refiled Stipulation will be considered filed as of the date of the refiling. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing; the fee, paid by check or money order, must be sent by mail or designated delivery service. Entered: October 16, 2025 By: Tribunal Clerk PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR College Park Lots LLC Petitioner, \ City of Kalamazoo Respondent. STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING RECEIVED 0CT 14 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MOAHR Docket No. 25-002441 (VALUATION) 1. The subject property is in Kalamazoo 2. Parcel Number: 06-16-436-007 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) County. 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax year Assessed Value (AV) Taxable Value (TV) 2025 138,400 138,400 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax year True Cash Value AV ™v 2025 217,000 108,500 108,500 5. If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, omitted property etc.) transfer of ownership
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MOAHR Docket No. 25-002441 Page 2 of 2 of the refund, the waiver of interest, etc. (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner agrees to waive any interest. NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 1 of each year for appeals pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 7. The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: (If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing all other parcels being withdrawn.) 8. The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) Signat etitioner's, Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Vig “w' 2 yA <8 = 7 = Printed Name: Tomas Ar Jana ge— Date: [v/ 8/2 § Signature of Respondent's authorized representative: Se I Printed Name: Sean Walker Date: 10/3/2025
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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 College Park Lots LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002441 City Of Kalamazoo, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal settlement conference process.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002441 Page 2 of 8 MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or email taxtrib@michigan.gov. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: August 14, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 College Park Lots LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002441 City Of Kalamazoo, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and
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43218 STONE & PHILLIPS ADDITION, Liber 3 of Plats Page 18; Lot 7. The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for the year by approximately: $5587 6. Assessor Change Reason: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 2025 Email Address: Phone: Name: March Board of Review Appeal Information. The board of review will meet at the following dates and times: Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": Exempt As "Development Property": THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL X No Yes Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification Michigan Department of Treasury, 1019 (Rev, 10-24) ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 5. There WAS or WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in The 2025 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.031 1. TAXABLE VALUE: KALAMAZOO, MI 49007 % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 19,100 138,400 19,100 PROPERTY ADDRESS: No X Yes PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION DECATUR GA 30030 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PARCEL NUMBER: This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c) and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. L-4400 FROM: CITY OF KALAMAZOO ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 241 W SOUTH ST KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-4750 06-16-436-007 COLLEGE PARK LOTS LLC 713 W KALAMAZOO AVE 1023 CHURCH ST PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: CURRENT TENTATIVE AMOUNT YEAR: PRIOR AMOUNT YEAR: CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR TO CURRENT YEAR 2024 2025 57,679 138,400 80,721 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 138,400 119,300 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 119,300 WAS 2024 % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": .00% % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% .00% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": .00% The Board will meet starting March 10, 2025 through March 14, 2025 at various times. Walk-ins are NOT permitted. To schedule an in-person appointment, call 269-337-8845 before 5:00 pm March 7, 2025. The Board will also accept protests from both residents and non-residents in writing if RECEIVED in the office by March 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm. POSTMARKS are NOT acceptable. Market Adjustment (269) 337-8845 Aaron Powers cokassessor@kalamazoocity.org Residential 401 401 Residential
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002441 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City Of Kalamazoo (KALAMAZOO) First Name Sean M.I. Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government Walker Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 241 W South St City or Town Kalamazoo State Michigan ZIP Code 49007 Telephone Number 269-337-8636 Fax Number E-mail Address swalker@wcaassessing.com Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Sean M.I. C Last Name Walker Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 241 W South St City or Town Kalamazoo State Michigan ZIP Code 49007 Telephone Number 269-337-8636 Fax Number E-mail Address swalker@wcaassessing.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? No Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. N/A Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR The SEV and Taxable Value represents 50% of Fair Market Value and all values in the City of Kalamazoo have been uniformly assessed. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? March*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? No If yes, cite the Board’s authority. Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No If yes, explain. Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? If so, what is the issue date? No IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Tax Year(s) denied: List the date the exemption was denied: What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY What do you believe the classification should be: Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 06-16-436-007 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 138,400 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 138,400 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 276,711 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 138,400 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Sean Walker
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RECEIVED
MAY 21 2025
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or
Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal
(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not
submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section ‘i: Peiitioner’s Contact Information
First Name
M.I.
Last Name/Company Name
College Park Lots, LLC
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
1023 Church Street
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Decatur
GA
30030
Telephone Number 404-388-4741
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
tomjhills@msn.com
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
M.I.
Last Name
Thomas
J.
Hills
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
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1023 Church Street
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ID:
COLLEGE PARK LOTS LLC
Telephone Numer 104-388-4741
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
tomjhills@msn.com
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcelsareyou | [] vest
[] No**
appealing?
*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
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**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 property's address]
713-715 W. Kalamazoo Avenue; Kalamazoo, MI 49007Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check aii that apply) [id True Cash and Taxable Value 0 Poverty Exemption [0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J Disabled Veterans Exemption a Uncapping of Taxable Value [3 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [O Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a [O Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The Petitioner paid $228,000 for the property on 7/15/24. The Petitioner would not have paid the assessed amount of $276,800 for the subject property nor could the Petitioner sell the subject property for that amount. The exterior is in average to poor condition. Comparables: 718 W. Kalamazoo Ave; a triplex in better condition, sold for $200k on 6/14/24; 229-231 Douglas Ave; duplex; sold for $205,000 on 5/17/23. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes [I] No Hf Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: March [I] July [1 pecember H No, check the applicable reason(s): O Not required to attend | Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner a Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (If yes, include explanation in Section 5) [| Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information use the muttipie parce! form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 06-16-436-007 Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 138,400 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 138,400 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 200,000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 100,000 if you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Vaiue, Section 8: Classification Information only 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 College Park Lots LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002441 City Of Kalamazoo, 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: June 16, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 College Park Lots LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002441 City Of Kalamazoo, 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: June 16, 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
MAY 21 2025
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or
Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal
(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not
submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section ‘i: Peiitioner’s Contact Information
First Name
M.I.
Last Name/Company Name
College Park Lots, LLC
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
1023 Church Street
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Decatur
GA
30030
Telephone Number 404-388-4741
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
tomjhills@msn.com
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
M.I.
Last Name
Thomas
J.
Hills
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
TranInfo:4606
260159311
0B{19/25
1023 Church Street
_Chidt:
2933
Antz $127.00
ie
oa
| "30030
ID:
COLLEGE PARK LOTS LLC
Telephone Numer 104-388-4741
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
tomjhills@msn.com
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcelsareyou | [] vest
[] No**
appealing?
*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
1
**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 property's address]
713-715 W. Kalamazoo Avenue; Kalamazoo, MI 49007Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check aii that apply) [id True Cash and Taxable Value 0 Poverty Exemption [0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J Disabled Veterans Exemption a Uncapping of Taxable Value [3 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [O Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a [O Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The Petitioner paid $228,000 for the property on 7/15/24. The Petitioner would not have paid the assessed amount of $276,800 for the subject property nor could the Petitioner sell the subject property for that amount. The exterior is in average to poor condition. Comparables: 718 W. Kalamazoo Ave; a triplex in better condition, sold for $200k on 6/14/24; 229-231 Douglas Ave; duplex; sold for $205,000 on 5/17/23. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes [I] No Hf Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: March [I] July [1 pecember H No, check the applicable reason(s): O Not required to attend | Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner a Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (If yes, include explanation in Section 5) [| Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information use the muttipie parce! form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 06-16-436-007 Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 138,400 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 138,400 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 200,000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 100,000 if you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Vaiue, Section 8: Classification Information only the
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