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Ctvg LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Commerce Respondent

Petitioner
Ctvg LLC
Respondent
Township Of Commerce

Case overview

Docket number
26-001469-TT
Status
Ready Schedule
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Oakland
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
5Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded08/19/2026Not recordedDownload
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4Petition has been verifiedPET108/13/2026Not recordedDownload
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3Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded08/13/2026Not recordedDownload
2Proof of service of petition was received.Not recordedNot recorded08/12/2026Not recordedDownload
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1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/26/2026$400.00Download
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Documents

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CTVG, LLC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v. 

 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE, 

 

 

Respondent. 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001469 

Parcel No. 17-24-476-039 

 

 

 

 

JOSHUA T. SHILLAIR (P72674) 

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL 

Attorney for Petitioner 

400 W. 4th Street, Suite 350 

Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 

(248) 226-1632 

Joshua.shillair@colliers.com 

G. HANS RENTROP (P65121) 

JOHN W. KUMMER (P79967) 

ADKISON, NEED, ALLEN, & 

RENTROP, PLLC 

Attorneys for Respondent 

39572 Woodward Avenue, Suite 222 

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304 

(248) 540-7400 

Jkummer@anafirm.com 

 

 

 

APPEARANCE 

 

TO: 

CLERK OF THE COURT 

 

PLEASE ENTER the appearance of Adkison, Need, Allen, & Rentrop, PLLC for and on 

behalf of RESPONDENT CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE in the above-captioned 

matter. 

Respectfully submitted, 

ADKISON, NEED, ALLEN, & RENTROP, PLLC 

 

By: 

/s/ John W. Kummer 

 

John W. Kummer (P79967) 

Attorney for Respondent 

39572 Woodward Avenue, Suite 222 

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304 

Dated: August 19, 2026 

(248) 540-7400

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CTVG, LLC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v. 

 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE, 

 

 

Respondent. 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001469 

Parcel No. 17-24-476-039 

 

 

 

 

JOSHUA T. SHILLAIR (P72674) 

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL 

Attorney for Petitioner 

400 W. 4th Street, Suite 350 

Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 

(248) 226-1632 

Joshua.shillair@colliers.com 

G. HANS RENTROP (P65121) 

JOHN W. KUMMER (P79967) 

ADKISON, NEED, ALLEN, & 

RENTROP, PLLC 

Attorneys for Respondent 

39572 Woodward Avenue, Suite 222 

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304 

(248) 540-7400 

Jkummer@anafirm.com 

 

 

 

ANSWER TO PETITION 

 

Now comes Respondent, Charter Township of Commerce, which is located in Oakland 

County, Michigan, by its attorneys, Adkison, Need, Allen, & Rentrop, PLLC, and for its Answer 

to Petition states as follows: 

1. 

Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations contained in Paragraph 1 for 

lack of sufficient information on which to form a belief and Petitioner is left to its proofs. 

2. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 2. 

3. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 3. 

4. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 4. 

5. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 5. 

6. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 6.

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MTT Docket No. 26-001469 

Answer to Petition 

Page 2 

 

 

 

 

 

7. 

Respondent acknowledges the allegations contained in Paragraph 7, but denies the 

issues raised. 

8. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 8. 

9. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 9. 

10. 

Respondent denies the allegations contained in Paragraph 10 subparagraphs (a) 

through (d), for the reason that the same are untrue. The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable 

values do not exceed permitted amounts, do not exceed the percentage of true cash value permitted 

by law, were correctly determined and are based upon correction application of proper principles, 

and the values and Respondent's mode of assessment are non-discriminatory and constitutional. 

11. 

Respondent denies the allegations contained in Paragraph 11 for the reason that said 

allegations are untrue. 

12. 

Respondent acknowledges the values in dispute contained in Paragraph 12, but 

denies the issues raised. 

13. 

Respondent denies the allegations contained in Paragraph 13 for the reason that said 

allegations are untrue. 

WHEREFORE, Respondent requests that the Tribunal affirm the assessments of the subject 

property, or increase same if the proofs submitted at trial warrant such action, and award Respondent 

its costs and fees incurred in defending this action. 

Respectfully submitted, 

ADKISON, NEED, ALLEN, & RENTROP, PLLC 

 

By: 

/s/ John W. Kummer 

 

John W. Kummer (P79967) 

Attorney for Respondent 

39572 Woodward Avenue, Suite 222 

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304 

Dated: August 19, 2026 

 

 

 

(248) 540-7400

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CTVG, LLC v. Charter Township of Commerce 

MTT Docket No. 26-001469 

Answer to Petition 

Page 3 

 

 

 

 

 

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 

Respondent asserts the following affirmative defenses in response to Petitioner’s Petition: 

1. 

Respondent will rely upon all affirmative defenses available pursuant to MCR 

2.111 and MCR 2.116. 

2. 

Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to set forth a cause of action 

against Respondent and to support its claim for relief. 

3. 

The Tribunal is charged with finding a property’s true cash value to determine the 

property’s lawful assessment. Alhi Development Co v. Orion Twp, 110 Mich App 764, 767 (1981). 

4. 

Petitioner has the burden of establishing the property’s true cash value. See MCL 

205.737(3) and Kern v. Pontiac Twp, 93 Mich App 612 (1974). 

5. 

Petitioner has failed to allege specific and sufficient facts to establish fraud, error 

of law, discrimination, application of wrong principles, or illegality on the part of Respondent or 

its agents. 

6. 

Petitioner has failed to allege that the mode and method of assessing the subject 

property fails to conform to the mode and method applied in the case of all other properties in 

Respondent’s taxing unit for the year in question. 

7. 

Petitioner has failed to show that any factor other than fifty percent (50%) was 

applied to the true cash value of Petitioner’s property and fails to allege specific and sufficient 

facts to support its allegations that the property’s taxable value is improper. 

8. 

Petitioner asks the Tribunal to grant it preference by application of a self-chosen 

method of assessment contrary to the intent, purpose and law of this State.

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Answer to Petition 

Page 4 

 

 

 

 

 

9. 

Petitioner asks the Tribunal to grant it an illegal

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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. 26-001469

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

Township Of Commerce (OAKLAND)

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

John

M.I.

W

Last Name

Kummer

Firm Name (if any)

Adkison, Need, Allen, & Rentrop, PLLC

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

39572 Woodward Avenue

Suite 222

City or Town

Bloomfield Hills

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48304

Telephone Number

2485407400

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

jkummer@anafirm.com

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

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

John W. Kummer

/s/

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2026 Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition & Proof of Service 

CTVG, LLC v Commerce Township 

Parcel Number: E -17-24-476-039 

MTT Docket No.: 

 

Page 1 of 5 

 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CTVG, LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 

 

Commerce Township, 

 

Respondent. 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

Colliers International 

By: Joshua T. Shillair, Esq. (P72674) 

Vice President | Tax Appeal 

Representative for Petitioner 

400 W 4th Street, Suite 350 

Royal Oak, MI 48067 

O: 248-226-1632 

F: 248-226-1633 

Joshua.Shillair@Colliers.com 

Karen.Cameron@Colliers.com 

 

Commerce Township 

Assessing Office 

2009 Township Dr 

Commerce Township, MI 48390 

(248) 624-0110 

 

 

 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

 

2026 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. The Petitioner in this matter, CTVG, LLC, has the legal residence or principal office 

address of 130 King St W, Suite 300,Toronto, ON M5X 1E1, Canada. Petitioner is a 

party in interest with respect to property taxes on property parcel no(s). (hereinafter 

referenced as the Subject Property) E -17-24-476-039. If the Subject Property in this 

petition includes more than one (1) real property tax parcel, the Subject Property’s tax 

parcels are contiguous. 

2. The Subject Property is located in Oakland County.

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Parcel Number: E -17-24-476-039 

MTT Docket No.: 

 

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3. Respondent, Commerce Township of Oakland County, assesses and collects property 

taxes on the Subject Property. 

4. The Subject Property is real property and is classified as Commercial. The Subject 

Property is presently used or available for use for Commercial purposes. Petitioner 

believes that the Subject Property was originally designed to be used for Commercial 

purposes. 

5. Protest to the 2026 Board of Review was not made and is not required by law for the 

Subject Property. 

6. The Subject Property’s address is: 

2201 HAGGERTY RD, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48390-1715 

7. This appeal involves issues relating to: (a) valuation, (b) assessment, (c) taxable value 

and (d) uniformity. 

8. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026 

9. The values for the Subject Property as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: 

 

Tax Year 

Parcel Number 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable 

Value 

2026 

E -17-24-476-

039 

$1,076,240.00 

$538,120.00 

$508,990.00 

 

10. The 2026 assessment, assessed value, state equalized value and taxable value imposed 

upon all parcels of the Subject Property, and the taxes to be levied and collected thereon, 

are invalid and unlawful and operate as a fraud upon the taxpayer for the reasons that: 

a. The assessment, assessed value, state equalized value and/or taxable value 

exceeds the amounts permitted by the Michigan Constitution, applicable 

statutes and case law;

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b. The assessment, assessed value, state equalized value and/or taxable value are 

at higher percentages of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan 

Constitution, applicable statutes and case law; 

c. The assessment, assessed value, state equalized value and/or taxable value are 

based upon an erroneous determination of the true cash value of that portion 

of the Subject Property that is taxable under Michigan law, and are based 

upon the application of wrong principles; and 

d. The assessment, assessed value, state equalized value and/or taxable value, 

and the mode of assessment adopted by Respondent, discriminate against 

Petitioner and denies Petitioner its constitutional rights to uniformity, equal 

protection and dues process of law. 

11. Petitioner contends that the actual values for the Subject Property are: 

Tax Year 

Parcel Number 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

E -17-24-476-

039 

$568,800.00 

$284,400.00 

$284,400.00 

 

 

12. The amount of value in contention for the Subject Property is: 

 

Tax Year 

Parcel Number 

Assessed Value in Contention 

2026 

E -17-24-476-039 

$253,720.00 

 

13. Petitioner relies on the following specific facts to support the relief requested: Market 

sales and income data indicates that the subject property’s assessed value, state equalized 

value and taxable value exceed 50% of its actual market value. In addition, the cost less 

depreciation method Respondent utilizes to establish the Subject Property’s assessment at 

issue is not related to the Subject Property’s actual market value.

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MTT Docket No.: 

 

Page 4 of 5 

 

WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that this Honorable Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an 

Order reducing the 2026 assessed value, state equalized value and taxable value for the Subject 

Property to the values stated in Paragraph 11 above and requiring Respondent to pay Petitioner 

the refunds attributable to such reductions, plus interest and costs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative for Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:_/s/ Joshua T. Shillair__Dated:05/18/2026 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joshua T. Shillair, Esq. (P72674) 

Vice President | Tax Appeal 

400 E 4th Street, Suite 350 

Royal Oak, MI 48067 

O: 248-226-1632 

F: 248-226-1633 

Joshua.Shillair@Colliers.com

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Parcel Number: E -17-24-476-039 

MTT Docket No.: 

 

Page 5 of 5 

 

 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CTVG, LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 

 

Commerce Township, 

 

Respondent.

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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

CTVG, LLC

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

130 King St W, Suite 300,Toronto, ON M5X 1E1, Canada

City or Town

TORONTO

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

12345

Telephone Number

2482261632

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

tax.efile@colliers.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Joshua

M.I.

Thomas

Last Name

Shillair

Firm Name (if any)

Colliers International

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

400 W 4th Street, Suite 350

City or Town

Royal Oak

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48067

Telephone Number

248-226-1632

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

tax.efile@colliers.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]

2201 HAGGERTY RD

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48390-1715

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Commerce (OAKLAND) 

County

Oakland

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:

E -17-24-476-039

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:

538120

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

508990

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

568800

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

284400

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: 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/ /s/Joshua T. Shillair

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052686973215

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

CTVG LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001469

Township Of Commerce, 

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 13, 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

CTVG LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001469

Township Of Commerce, 

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 13, 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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2026 Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition & Proof of Service 

CTVG, LLC v Commerce Township 

Parcel Number: 17-24-476-039 

MTT Docket No.: 26-001469 

Page 1 of 2 

 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CTVG, LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001469 

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, 

 

Respondent. 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

Colliers International 

By: Joshua T. Shillair, Esq. (P72674) 

Senior Vice President | Tax Appeal 

Representative for Petitioner 

400 W 4th Street, Suite 350 

Royal Oak, MI 48067 

O: 248-226-1632 

F: 248-226-1633 

Joshua.Shillair@Colliers.com 

Karen.Cameron@Colliers.com 

Commerce Township Assessing Department 

2009 Township Drive 

Commerce Township, MI 48390 

248-960-7000 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

) 

 

)ss 

COUNTY OF OAKLAND 

) 

 

Jennifer Lunsford, states that on 8/12/2026, in compliance with TTR 221, she did place in the US 

mail a copy of Petitioner’s 2026 Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition with docket number as well 

as this Proof of Service of Petition for the above captioned appeal to the units of government listed 

on the second page of this Proof of Service of Petition. 

 

/s/Jennifer Lunsford 

Jennifer Lunsford 

 

Karen Cameron states that she submitted electronically on 8/12/2026, to the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal 

a 

copy 

of 

this 

Proof 

of 

Service 

of 

Petition 

at 

eFile 

through 

www.etaxappeal.lara.state.mi.us. 

 

/s/Karen Cameron 

Karen Cameron

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Parcel Number: 17-24-476-039 

MTT Docket No.: 26-001469 

Page 2 of 2 

 

By Certified Mail 

 

Assessor’s Office 

Commerce Township Assessing Department 

2009 Township Drive 

Commerce Township, MI 48390 

 

Office of the Township Clerk 

Commerce Township 

Clerk's Office 

2009 Township Drive 

Commerce Township, MI 48390 

 

By First Class Mail 

 

Director of Equalization 

Oakland County 

Equalization Director 

250 Elizabeth Lake Road, Suite 1000W 

Pontiac, MI 48341 

 

County Clerk’s Office 

Oakland County 

Clerk’s Office 

1200 N Telegraph Road 

Pontiac, MI 48341 

 

Secretary of the School Board 

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools 

850 Ladd Road, Building D 

Walled Lake, MI 48390 

 

Treasurer for the State of Michigan 

Michigan Department of Treasury 

Lansing, MI 48922

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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

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001469

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: POS_CTVG_LLC_26-001469

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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2026 Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition & Proof of Service 

CTVG, LLC v Commerce Township 

Parcel Number: E -17-24-476-039 

MTT Docket No.: 

 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CTVG, LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 

 

Commerce Township, 

 

Respondent. 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

Colliers International 

By: Joshua T. Shillair, Esq. (P72674) 

Vice President | Tax Appeal 

Representative for Petitioner 

400 W 4th Street, Suite 350 

Royal Oak, MI 48067 

O: 248-226-1632 

F: 248-226-1633 

Joshua.Shillair@Colliers.com 

Karen.Cameron@Colliers.com 

 

Commerce Township 

Assessing Office 

2009 Township Dr 

Commerce Township, MI 48390 

(248) 624-0110 

 

 

 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

 

2026 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. The Petitioner in this matter, CTVG, LLC, has the legal residence or principal office 

address of 130 King St W, Suite 300,Toronto, ON M5X 1E1, Canada. Petitioner is a 

party in interest with respect to property taxes on property parcel no(s). (hereinafter 

referenced as the Subject Property) E -17-24-476-039. If the Subject Property in this 

petition includes more than one (1) real property tax parcel, the Subject Property’s tax 

parcels are contiguous. 

2. The Subject Property is located in Oakland County.

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3. Respondent, Commerce Township of Oakland County, assesses and collects property 

taxes on the Subject Property. 

4. The Subject Property is real property and is classified as Commercial. The Subject 

Property is presently used or available for use for Commercial purposes. Petitioner 

believes that the Subject Property was originally designed to be used for Commercial 

purposes. 

5. Protest to the 2026 Board of Review was not made and is not required by law for the 

Subject Property. 

6. The Subject Property’s address is: 

2201 HAGGERTY RD, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48390-1715 

7. This appeal involves issues relating to: (a) valuation, (b) assessment, (c) taxable value 

and (d) uniformity. 

8. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026 

9. The values for the Subject Property as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: 

 

Tax Year 

Parcel Number 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable 

Value 

2026 

E -17-24-476-

039 

$1,076,240.00 

$538,120.00 

$508,990.00 

 

10. The 2026 assessment, assessed value, state equalized value and taxable value imposed 

upon all parcels of the Subject Property, and the taxes to be levied and collected thereon, 

are invalid and unlawful and operate as a fraud upon the taxpayer for the reasons that: 

a. The assessment, assessed value, state equalized value and/or taxable value 

exceeds the amounts permitted by the Michigan Constitution, applicable 

statutes and case law;

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b. The assessment, assessed value, state equalized value and/or taxable value are 

at higher percentages of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan 

Constitution, applicable statutes and case law; 

c. The assessment, assessed value, state equalized value and/or taxable value are 

based upon an erroneous determination of the true cash value of that portion 

of the Subject Property that is taxable under Michigan law, and are based 

upon the application of wrong principles; and 

d. The assessment, assessed value, state equalized value and/or taxable value, 

and the mode of assessment adopted by Respondent, discriminate against 

Petitioner and denies Petitioner its constitutional rights to uniformity, equal 

protection and dues process of law. 

11. Petitioner contends that the actual values for the Subject Property are: 

Tax Year 

Parcel Number 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

E -17-24-476-

039 

$568,800.00 

$284,400.00 

$284,400.00 

 

 

12. The amount of value in contention for the Subject Property is: 

 

Tax Year 

Parcel Number 

Assessed Value in Contention 

2026 

E -17-24-476-039 

$253,720.00 

 

13. Petitioner relies on the following specific facts to support the relief requested: Market 

sales and income data indicates that the subject property’s assessed value, state equalized 

value and taxable value exceed 50% of its actual market value. In addition, the cost less 

depreciation method Respondent utilizes to establish the Subject Property’s assessment at 

issue is not related to the Subject Property’s actual market value.

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WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that this Honorable Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an 

Order reducing the 2026 assessed value, state equalized value and taxable value for the Subject 

Property to the values stated in Paragraph 11 above and requiring Respondent to pay Petitioner 

the refunds attributable to such reductions, plus interest and costs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative for Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:_/s/ Joshua T. Shillair__Dated:05/18/2026 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joshua T. Shillair, Esq. (P72674) 

Vice President | Tax Appeal 

400 E 4th Street, Suite 350 

Royal Oak, MI 48067 

O: 248-226-1632 

F: 248-226-1633 

Joshua.Shillair@Colliers.com

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

CTVG, LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 

 

Commerce Township, 

 

Respondent.

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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

CTVG, LLC

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

130 King St W, Suite 300,Toronto, ON M5X 1E1, Canada

City or Town

TORONTO

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

12345

Telephone Number

2482261632

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

tax.efile@colliers.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Joshua

M.I.

Thomas

Last Name

Shillair

Firm Name (if any)

Colliers International

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

400 W 4th Street, Suite 350

City or Town

Royal Oak

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48067

Telephone Number

248-226-1632

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

tax.efile@colliers.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]

2201 HAGGERTY RD

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48390-1715

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Commerce (OAKLAND) 

County

Oakland

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:

E -17-24-476-039

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:

538120

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

508990

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

568800

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

284400

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: 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/ /s/Joshua T. Shillair

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052686973215

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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