Michigan

Crp Industries Inc Petitioner Vs. Township Of Pittsfield Respondent

Petitioner: Crp Industries Inc
Respondent: Township Of Pittsfield

Case overview

Docket number: 26-001532-TT
Status: Ready Schedule
CaseType: ET Property
Division: ET
County: Washtenaw
Judge: No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #	Subject	Filer	Line Ref	Enter Date/Post Mark	Fee	Related Item
9	Order Setting Aside P Default	Not recorded	Not recorded	10/12/2026	Not recorded	Download
8	Answer was received	RESP	Not recorded	09/02/2026	Not recorded	Download
Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Download
7	Proof of service of petition was received.	Not recorded	Not recorded	08/26/2026	Not recorded	Download
Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Download
6	Amended Petition	Not recorded	Not recorded	08/26/2026	Not recorded	Download
Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Download
5	Order of Default of Petitioner	Not recorded	Not recorded	08/17/2026	Not recorded	Download
4	Petition has been verified	PET	1	08/17/2026	Not recorded	Download
3	Notice of Docket Number ET	Not recorded	Not recorded	08/17/2026	Not recorded	Download
2	Documentation	Not recorded	Not recorded	05/28/2026	Not recorded	Download
Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Download
1	A petition was received.	PET	Not recorded	05/27/2026	$600.00	Download

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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

CRP Industries Inc, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001532

Township Of Pittsfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on August 17, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 12, 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

CRP Industries Inc, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001532

Township Of Pittsfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on August 17, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 12, 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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S E C R E S T W A R D L E 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

 

CRP INDUSTRIES, INC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

MTT Docket No. 26-001532 

 

 

Parcel No. L-12-21-310-010 

-vs- 

 

PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP, 

 

 

Respondent. 

_________________________________________________________________________________/ 

 

NATIONAL BUREAU OF PROPERTY 

ADMINISTRATION 

David Roush 

Authorized Representative for Petitioner 

71 S. Wacker Dr. 

Suite 2420 

Chicago, IL 60606 

(312) 861-4291 

droush@nationalbureau.com 

 

SECREST WARDLE 

Alana E. Knox (P85859) 

Attorney for Respondent 

2600 Troy Center Drive 

P.O. Box 5025 

Troy, MI 48007-5025 

(248) 851-9500 

aknox@secrestwardle.com 

_________________________________________________________________________________/ 

 

 

RESPONDENT’S ANSWER TO PETITIONER’S 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

 

NOW COMES Respondent, PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP, by and through its 

attorneys, SECREST WARDLE, and for its Answer to Petitioner’s Entire Tribunal Property Tax 

Appeal Petition, states as follows: 

1. 

Answering paragraph 1, Respondent admits that the subject property’s parcel number 

is L-12-21-310-010. 

2. 

Answering paragraph 2, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein as it 

pertains to parcel L-12-21-310-010.

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Answering paragraph 3, Respondent states that the paragraph contains no information

in which to either admit or deny.

Answering paragraph 4, Respondent states that the paragraph contains no information

in which to either admit or deny.

Answering paragraph 5, Respondent states that the paragraph contains no information

in which to either admit or deny.

Answering paragraph 6, Respondent admits that parcel L-12-21-310-010 is real

property classified as 301 Industrial Improved. Respondent neither admits nor denies the remainder of

the allegations contained in paragraph 6 for lack of sufficient knowledge or information upon which to

form a belief and leaves Petitioner to its proofs.

Answering paragraph 7, Respondent states that the paragraph contains no information

in which to either admit or deny.

Answering paragraph 8, Respondent states that the paragraph contains no information

in which to either admit or deny.

Answering paragraph 9, Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations

contained in paragraph 12 for lack of sufficient knowledge or information upon which to form a belief

and leaves Petitioner to its proofs.

10.

Answering paragraph 10, Respondent admits that the parcel identified as L-12-21-310-

010 has a property address of 5777 Hines Dr., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108, Washtenaw County.

Respondent neither admits nor denies the remainder of the allegations contained in paragraph 10 for

lack of sufficient knowledge or information upon which to form a belief and leaves Petitioner to its

proofs.

11.

Answering paragraph 11, Respondent admits the same.

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12.

Answering paragraph 12, Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations

contained in paragraph 12 for lack of sufficient knowledge or information upon which to form a belief

and leaves Petitioner to its proofs.

13.

Answering paragraph 13, Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations

contained in paragraph 13 for lack of sufficient knowledge or information upon which to form a belief

and leaves Petitioner to its proofs.

14.

Answering paragraph 14, Respondent admits that the tax year at issue is 2026.

15.

Answering paragraph 15, Respondent states that the paragraph contains no information

in which to either admit or deny.

16.

Answering paragraph 16, Respondent admits that the subject property’s 2026 true cash,

assessed and taxable values on the Respondent’s assessment roll are as follows:

PARCEL NUMBER

TRUE CASH VALUE

ASSESSED VALUE

TAXABLE VALUE

L-12-21-310-010

$ 3,528,734

$ 1,764,367

17.

Answering paragraph 17, Respondent denies that the subject property’s 2026 true cash,

state equalized and taxable values were no higher than:

PARCEL NUMBER

TRUE CASH VALUE

STATE EQUALIZED

VALUE

TAXABLE VALUE

L-12-21-310-010

$ 2,200,000

$ 1,100,000

18.

Answering paragraph 18, Respondent denies that Petitioner is entitled to a reduction in

the subject property’s 2026 true cash, state equalized, assessed and taxable values to the amounts set

forth below:

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S E C R E S T W A R D L E 

PARCEL NUMBER 

TRUE CASH VALUE

STATE EQUALIZED 

VALUE 

TAXABLE VALUE 

L -12-21-310-010 

$ 1,328,734 

$ 664,367 

$ 664,367 

 

19.

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S E C R

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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 - Respondent

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001532

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

Township Of Pittsfield (WASHTENAW)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

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

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Alana

M.I.

E.

Last Name

Knox

Firm Name (if any)

Secrest Wardle

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

2600 Troy Center Drive

City or Town

Troy

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48007

Telephone Number

2488519500

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

aknox@secrestwardle.com

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

Alana E. Knox

/s/

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nan, 

A 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

CRP Industries Inc 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001532 

Township of Pittsfield 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

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

David Roush 

states that on 8/26/2026 

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): 

Pittsfield Charter Township Assessing Department 

6201 W Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor MI 48108 

2. 

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

Pittsfield Charter Township Clerk 

6201 W Michigan Ave, Ann Arbor MI 48108 

3. 

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

Washtenaw County Equalization Director 

200 N Main Street, Ann Arbor MI 48104 

4. 

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

Washtenaw County Clerk's Office 

200 N Main Street, Ann Arbor MI 48104 

5. 

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

Darcy Berwick, Secretary, Saline Area Schools Board of Education 

7265 N Ann Arbor St, Saline Mi 48176 

6. 

State Treasurer (via first class mail): 

Michigan Department of Treasury, 

State Treasurer 

430 W. Allegan 

— Mi #e022 

jy 

Fees 

David Roush 

[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: 26-001532

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: 26 CRP MI Ann Arbor MTT Proof of Service Petition Signed

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

CRP Industries Inc 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001532 

Township of Pittsfield 

, 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No: L-12-21-310-010 

(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 X__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 301 lundustrial- Improved 

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

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8. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

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): 

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): 

Appeal was submitted to Tribunal 5/27/2026. 

The property or properties at issue are located in Washtenaw 

County. The 

property or properties’ address is: 

5777 Hines Dr. 

Ann Arbor, MI 48108-7901 

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

local governmental unit): Township of Pittsfield 

Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 

35 Commerce Dr. 

Cranbury, NJ 08512 

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

X 

the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a 

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes __ No 

uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation 

under MCL 

The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026

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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 

12026 

3,528,734 

1,764,367 

1,764,367 

17. 

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

[ Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

2,200,000 

1,100,000 

1,100,000 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

| True Cash Value 

| State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

1] 1,328,734 

664,367 

664,367 

19. 

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

We respectfully request that the True Cash Value, Assessed Value, State Equalized 

Value and Taxable Values be reduced as described to accurately reflect the purchase 

price of the subject property. 

20. 

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

relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 

The subject property was purchased in an arms length transaction on September 19, 

2025 for a price of $2,200,000. We request that the property values be reduced to 

reflect this sale. We have included closing

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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: 26-001532

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

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Amended Petition

Attachment File Name: 26 CRP MI Ann Arbor ET Petition- Revised Signed

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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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

CRP Industries Inc,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

MTT Docket No. 26-001532

Township Of Pittsfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner filed an Entire Tribunal case information sheet and paid a filing fee. Petitioner

is required to file a petition and pay the required filing fee to initiate an appeal with the

Tribunal. See TTR 225 and MCL 205.735a. Because a petition was not filed, the

appeal is not properly pending. As such, Petitioner must file a petition within 14 days of

the entry of this order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the

Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned

docket number as an “amended petition.”

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 17, 2026

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m.

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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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

CRP Industries Inc,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

MTT Docket No. 26-001532

Township Of Pittsfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner filed an Entire Tribunal case information sheet and paid a filing fee. Petitioner

is required to file a petition and pay the required filing fee to initiate an appeal with the

Tribunal. See TTR 225 and MCL 205.735a. Because a petition was not filed, the

appeal is not properly pending. As such, Petitioner must file a petition within 14 days of

the entry of this order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the

Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned

docket number as an “amended petition.”

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.2

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 17, 2026

2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service

postmark on the envelope containing the

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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

CRP Industries Inc

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

35 Commerce Drive

City or Town

Cranbury

State

New Jersey

ZIP Code

08512

Telephone Number

6095784100

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

dschmotolocha@crpindustries.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

David

M.I.

Last Name

Roush

Firm Name (if any)

NBPA

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

71 S Wacker Dr. Suite 2420

City or Town

Chicago

State

Illinois

ZIP Code

60606

Telephone Number

3128614291

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

droush@nationalbureau.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

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

5777 Hines Dr.

Ann Arbor

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48108-7901

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township of Pittsfield (WASHTENAW) 

County

Washtenaw

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.)

N/A

 

 

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:

L-12-21-310-010

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Industrial (check one)

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

1764367

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

1764367

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

2200000

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

1100000

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

1100000

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: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ David Roush

Payment Information

Amount: 600

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052787058888

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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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

CRP Industries Inc,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

MTT Docket No.: 26-001532

Township Of Pittsfield,

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 17, 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.