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Michigan
Elaine M Dunne Petitioner V Township Of Bedford Respondent
- Petitioner
- Elaine M Dunne
- Respondent
- Township Of Bedford
Case overview
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- 26-000595-TT
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- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Monroe
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- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
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| 8 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Evidence was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 07/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Petition has been verified | Not recorded | 1 | 06/30/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/30/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | PET | Not recorded | 04/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 04/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 04/13/2026 | $125.00 | 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 Elaine M Dunne, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000595 Township Of Bedford, 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. 26-000595 Page 2 of 2 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: 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 Elaine M Dunne, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000595 Township Of Bedford, 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
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Page | 0 Subject Property Aerial taken in 2024 Description of what was appraised at: 9570 Douglas Road Temperance MI 48182 Date of Value: 12-31-2026 Date report written: 7/1/2026
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Page | 1 Date report was written Michigan Tax Tribunal Ottawa State Office Building 611 W Ottawa Street 2nd Floor Lansing, MI 48913 Dear Michigan Tax Tribunal: Attached is an opinion of value of vacant land located at 9750 Douglas Road, Temperance MI, 48182. A physical inspection of the property was completed on 7/1/2026. Legal description is as follows: SEC 16 T8S R7E 1.72 A PT OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 COM AT A PT 108 FT S 1 DEG 10' W FR THE NW COR OF SEC 16 TH S 1 DEG 10' W 390 FT TH N 67 DEG 33' E 225 FT TH N 57 DEG 17' E 36 FT TH N 30 DEG 05' E 110 FT TH N 21 DEG 12' E 70 FT TH N 74 DEG 16' W 122.18 FT TH N 64 DEG 47' W 213.50 FT TO POB This report contains XX pages and is presented as a proof of value for tax tribunal proceedings. The purpose of the report is to estimate the market value of fee simple title to the subject property as of: 12-31-2025 Market value is defined by The Appraisal Foundation as: The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. On the basis of my analysis, I estimate the market value of the subject property as of December 31, 2025 to be: Sixty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($68,800) Sincerely, Anthony E. Meyaard MMAO Bedford Township Assessor City of Holland Assessor’s office
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Page | 2 Summary of Salient Facts and Conclusions Purpose of Appraisal: Estimate market value for Michigan Tax Tribunal proceedings Property rights appraised: Unencumbered Fee Simple Interest Address of Property 9750 Douglas Road, Temperance MI, 48182. Parcel Number 02 016 018 00 Improvement description: Vacant Land Lot Size: 1.72 acres with 390’ of road frontage Zoning: AG-2 Assessed Value for 2026: $30,700 Taxable Value for 2009: $30,700 Highest & Best Use: Single family home development Sales Comparison Approach to Value: $68,800.00 Date of Appraisal: 12-31-2025 Date Report Written: 7/1/2026
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Page | 3 Site Description The subject property is buildable vacant land, triangular in shape containing 1.72 acres with 390 feet of road frontage along Douglas Road and approximately 313 feet deep at it’s deepest point with an average depth of approximately 195 feet. The property is level and abuts a drainage ditch on two sides. While not currently installed, electric and internet service is available to the site. Water and sewer would be provided via a private well and septic tank. There are no off-site improvements present such as sidewalks or street lights. Access to the site is from Douglas Road which is an asphalt paved road. It was verified with the Bedford Township Community Development and Planning Department that the subject site is considered a buildable lot. Minimum front yard setbacks are 67 feet with a minimum side yard setback of 15 feet and minimum rear yard setback of 35 feet.
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Page | 4 Improvement Description While the subject property is currently vacant, it was previously improved with a single- family home which was demolished in 2019. The only known remnants of the home is the old septic tank. Neighborhood Description The subject property is located near the center of Bedford Township in Monroe County in a rural residential community. The immediately surrounding neighborhood is made up of single-family homes on lots mostly ranging from 0.50 acres to 7 acres with the majority being around 2 acres. Homes in the area are mostly ranch style homes built in the 1960’s and 1970’s with some newer development scattered throughout.
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Page | 5 Legal Description SEC 16 T8S R7E 1.72 A PT OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 COM AT A PT 108 FT S 1 DEG 10' W FR THE NW COR OF SEC 16 TH S 1 DEG 10' W 390 FT TH N 67 DEG 33' E 225 FT TH N 57 DEG 17' E 36 FT TH N 30 DEG 05' E 110 FT TH N 21 DEG 12' E 70 FT TH N 74 DEG 16' W 122.18 FT TH N 64 DEG 47' W 213.50 FT TO POB Sale History The subject property was listed on the market on 7-31-2025 and sold on 9-19-2025 from CSC&R Properties LLC to Kevin R & Elaine M Dunne for $48,000.00. The deed for this transaction is recorded with the Monroe County Register of Deeds office with a document number of 2025R16389.
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Page | 6 Sale Comparables Comp 1: Parcel No.: 02 019 025 02 Address: W Temperance Road Lambertville, MI 48144 Sale Date: 11/24/2025 Document Number: 2025R20300 Grantor: Brad A Helm Grantee: Cody & Taylor Clifton Lot Size: 2.5 acres Zoning: AG-2 Sale Price: $97,000 Price per Sq ft: $0.89 Price per Acre: $38,800
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Page | 7 Comp # 2 Parcel No.: 02 030 101 60 Address: Adler Road Lambertville, MI 48144 Sale Date: 10/31/2024 Document Number: 2024R16446 Grantor: Jeffrey & Nicole Minkowski Grantee: Black Oak Building Co Lot Size: 2.71 acres Zoning: R-2A Sale Price: $110,000.00 Price per Sq ft: $0.93 Price per Acre: $40,590
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Page | 8 Comp # 3 Parcel No.: 02 560 021 00 Address: W Rauch Road Temperance, MI 48182 Sale Date: 11/5/2025 Document Number: 2025R18344 Grantor: Jason & Kathryn Sondergeld Grantee: Robert & Amy Johnson Building Size: 2.3 acres Zoning: R-2B Sale Price: $94,900.00 Price per Sq ft: $0.95 Price per Acre: $41,261
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Page | 9 Comp # 4 Parcel No.: 02 021 005 10 Address: Jackman Road Temperance, MI 48182 Sale Date: 10/10/2025 Document Number: 2025R16907 Grantor: VTMGG LLC Grantee: Whell Holdings LLC Lot Size: 0.442 acres Zoning: R-2B Sale Price: $44,000.00 Price per Sq ft: $2.29 Price per Acre: $99,547
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Page | 10 Comp # 5 Parcel No.: 02 205 015 10 Address: Douglas Road Lambertville, MI 48144
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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: 26-000595 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Evidence Attachment File Name: Opinion of Value Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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nan, = STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Elaine M Dunne , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No.26-000595-TT Township of Bedford (Monroe County) i Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Anthony E. Meyaard states that on 7/1/2026 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Answer & Value Opinion __ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Elaine M Dunne 4401 Riverside Dr. Unit J3 Juneau Alaska 99801 pm ema [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] Anthony E. Meyaard [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 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000595 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: Township Of Bedford (MONROE) First Name M.I. Last Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Anthony M.I. E Last Name Meyaard Firm Name (if any) Bedford Township Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 8100 Jackman Road City or Town Temperance State Michigan ZIP Code 48182 Telephone Number 6168366720 E-mail Address ameyaard@bedfordmi.org Subject Property Information: Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. *If necessary, attach a separate sheet. N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more? No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal: Respondent contends the property true cash value should be 68,800.00 which would return an assessed and taxable value of 34,400 as evidenced in the respondents opinion of valuation report Jurisdictional Issues: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES: Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended: If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? Yes *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December Board of Review revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? If yes, please 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, please explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? No If yes, when was it issued? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE: When was the Notice of Uncapping issued? Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Valuation Information: Parcel Identification Number: 02 016 018 00 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 30700 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 30700 What do you believe is the fair market value? 68800 What do you believe is the taxable value? 34400 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Anthony E. Meyaard Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 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) 277(3), 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 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Elaine M.I. M Last Name/Company Name Dunne Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4401 Riverside Dr Unit J3 City or Town Juneau State Alaska ZIP Code 99801 Telephone Number 907-209-0872 Fax Number E-mail Address akbliss1969@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 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. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 9750 Douglas Rd
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Temperance Michigan 48182 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Bedford (MONROE) County Monroe Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Property is assessed in excess of 50% of market value. The attached Notice of Assessment received from the Bedford Township Assessor stated letter appeals must be received in office by March 11, 2025. Since this date was obviously incorrect, I called the Bedford Township Assessing Department on March 2, 2026 who informed me only the year was incorrect and the due date for letter appeals was 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026. Even though I submitted my appeal by the deadline instructed by the Bedford Township Assessing Department, the assessor reported the Board of Review adjourned on March 10, 2026 without hearing my appeal and instructed me to appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Please note I excluded the property at 4110 W Temperance Rd from the comparable sales report as it occurred in 2026 and cannot be counted. This changed the average selling price from $28,500 to $34,667. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2026 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: If No, check the applicable reason(s): Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 58 02 016 018 00 Classification of Property: Real Residential
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 30700 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 30700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 34667 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 17334 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.
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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 Elaine M Dunne, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000595 Township Of Bedford, 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 30, 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 Elaine M Dunne, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000595 Township Of Bedford, 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 30, 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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Michigan Department of Treasury, 019 tio zs) THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 20 This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec 211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. FROM ANTHONY E. MEYAARD PARCEL IDENTIFICATION BEDFORD TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 58 02 016 018 00 8100 JACKMAN ROAD PROPERTY ADDRESS: TEMPERANCE MI 48182 9750 DOUGLAS RD TEMPERANCE, MI 48182 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 58030 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: EXEMPTIONS i288 % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 00% Kk aku RH *AUTO**MIXED AADC 493 T23 Pl #i# % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": .00% 210) RIVERSIDE DR GNI EN % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% i oF rr al — % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal™: .00% appended Jay lapped wlll Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Survivin, EIRUTR TET UL TH ITH RRL] Exempt A o Wing yes NS Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property™: OO Yes [4] No Exempt As "Development Property": O Yes No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SEC 16 T8S R7E 1.72 A PT OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 COM AT APT 108 FT S 1 DEG 10' W FR THE NW COR OF SEC 16 TH S 1 DEG 10'W 390 FT THN 67 DEG 33' E225 FT THN 57 DEG 17"E36 FT THN 30 DEG 05'E 110 FT THN 21 DEG 12'E70 FT THN 74 DEG 16' W 122.18 FT TH N 64 DEG 47' W 213.50 FT TO POB ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 402 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 402 Residential The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT CHANGE FROM for the 2026 year by approximately: $506 YEAR: 2925 HE Lal da ERIORIYEARTO 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 19,167 30.700 11.533 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 27,700 30,700 3,000 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 27,700 30,700 3,000 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP [R025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [x] Yes O No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): Market Change The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Telephone Number: Email Address: (734) 224-7353 AMEYAARD@BEDFORDMI.ORG Name: ANTHONY E. MEYAARD March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT BEDFORD TOWNSHIP HALL, 8100 JACKMAN ROAD, TEMPERANCE, MI 48182 ON 3/9/2026 FROM 1-5 PM & 6-9 PM AND 3/10/2026 FROM 9 AM-12 PM & 1-56 PM. FOR QUESTIONS OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO APPEAL, CALL (734) 224-7353. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. LETTER APPEALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN OFFICE BY 3/11/2025 (POSTMARKS NOT ACCEPTED). PROPERTY RECORDS AVAILABLE AT WWW.BEDFORDMI.ORG.
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Mi Gmail Elaine and Kevin Dunne <akbliss1969@gmail.com> Appeal of Notice of Assessment 58 02 016 018 00 Anthony Meyaard <AMeyaard@bedfordmi.org> Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM To: Elaine and Kevin Dunne <akbliss1969@gmail.com> Hi Elaine, Unfortunately the Board of Review adjurned on Tuesday so they will not be able to hear your appeal. You can appeal directly to the Michigan Tax Tribunal if you wish. Anthony E. Meyaard MMAO, PPE, CES Bedford Township Assessor Ph: 616-836-6720 [Quoted text hidden]
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Mi Gmail Elaine and Kevin Dunne <akbliss1969@gmail.com> Appeal of Notice of Assessment 58 02 016 018 00 Elaine and Kevin Dunne <akbliss1969@gmail.com> Wed, Mar 11, 2026 at 12:58 PM To: ameyaard@bedfordmi.org Good afternoon Mr. Meyaard, Attached is an appeal for the 2026 Notice of Assessment for my property located at 9750 Douglas Rd, Temperance, MI 48182. Thank you, Elaine M. Dunne 2 attachments Rn Rough Grade - 9750 Douglas Road - Elaine_Kevin Dunne Estimate - Heidtman Enterprises.pdf 713K Rn Appeal Letter - 9750 Douglas Rd, Temperance, MI 48182.pdf 1615K
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Elaine M. Dunne 4401 Riverside Dr Unit J3 Juneau, AK 99801 (907)209-0872 akbliss1969@gmail.com March 11, 2026 Board of Review Bedford Township Assessing Department 8100 Jackman Rd Temperance, MI 48182 ameyaard@bedfordmi.org Subject: Appeal of 2026 Notice of Assessment – Parcel Number 58 02 016 018 00 Dear Members of the Board of Review, I am writing to formally appeal the 2026 Notice of Assessment for my property located at 9750 Douglas Rd, Temperance, MI 48182. When I spoke with Theresa in the Assessing Department last week, she reported in Michigan property is assessed at 50% of true cash (market) value. The current assessed value of $30,700 does not accurately reflect the fair market value of this vacant lot. My husband and I paid $48,000 for the property on 09/19/2025. Based on my realtor’s research of comparable sales in Bedford Township within the past 24 months, similar properties have sold for an average of $28,500, which is significantly lower than the value used in my assessment. Additionally, I hope you will consider the condition of this property as it requires a significant amount of work to make it functional, which reduces its value. The lot has an improperly abandoned septic tank, is uneven, has several large holes, and the back half of it is overgrown with brush, has several downed trees, and numerous metal fence posts which need to be removed. The cost to mitigate these issues is $6,699. I have enclosed the following documentation to support my appeal: • Property Transfer Affidavit showing the 09/19/2025 purchase price • A comparative market analysis report with sale dates and prices • A photograph showing the condition of the property • Estimates from contractors to perform the work required to make the property usable I respectfully request that the Board review this evidence and adjust my property’s assessed value to more accurately reflect its true market value. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward
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Michigan Department of Treasury, 019 tio zs) THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 20 This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec 211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. FROM ANTHONY E. MEYAARD PARCEL IDENTIFICATION BEDFORD TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 58 02 016 018 00 8100 JACKMAN ROAD PROPERTY ADDRESS: TEMPERANCE MI 48182 9750 DOUGLAS RD TEMPERANCE, MI 48182 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 58030 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: EXEMPTIONS i288 % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 00% Kk aku RH *AUTO**MIXED AADC 493 T23 Pl #i# % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": .00% 210) RIVERSIDE DR GNI EN % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% i oF rr al — % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal™: .00% appended Jay lapped wlll Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Survivin, EIRUTR TET UL TH ITH RRL] Exempt A o Wing yes NS Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property™: OO Yes [4] No Exempt As "Development Property": O Yes No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SEC 16 T8S R7E 1.72 A PT OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 COM AT APT 108 FT S 1 DEG 10' W FR THE NW COR OF SEC 16 TH S 1 DEG 10'W 390 FT THN 67 DEG 33' E225 FT THN 57 DEG 17"E36 FT THN 30 DEG 05'E 110 FT THN 21 DEG 12'E70 FT THN 74 DEG 16' W 122.18 FT TH N 64 DEG 47' W 213.50 FT TO POB ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 402 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 402 Residential The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT CHANGE FROM for the 2026 year by approximately: $506 YEAR: 2925 HE Lal da ERIORIYEARTO 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 19,167 30.700 11.533 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 27,700 30,700 3,000 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 27,700 30,700 3,000 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP [R025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [x] Yes O No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): Market Change The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Telephone Number: Email Address: (734) 224-7353 AMEYAARD@BEDFORDMI.ORG Name: ANTHONY E. MEYAARD March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT BEDFORD TOWNSHIP HALL, 8100 JACKMAN ROAD, TEMPERANCE, MI 48182 ON 3/9/2026 FROM 1-5 PM & 6-9 PM AND 3/10/2026 FROM 9 AM-12 PM & 1-56 PM. FOR QUESTIONS OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO APPEAL, CALL (734) 224-7353. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. LETTER APPEALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN OFFICE BY 3/11/2025 (POSTMARKS NOT ACCEPTED). PROPERTY RECORDS AVAILABLE AT WWW.BEDFORDMI.ORG.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 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) 277(3), 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 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Elaine M.I. M Last Name/Company Name Dunne Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4401 Riverside Dr Unit J3 City or Town Juneau State Alaska ZIP Code 99801 Telephone Number 907-209-0872 Fax Number E-mail Address akbliss1969@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 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. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 9750 Douglas Rd
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Temperance Michigan 48182 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Bedford (MONROE) County Monroe Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Property is assessed in excess of 50% of market value. The attached Notice of Assessment received from the Bedford Township Assessor stated letter appeals must be received in office by March 11, 2025. Since this date was obviously incorrect, I called the Bedford Township Assessing Department on March 2, 2026 who informed me only the year was incorrect and the due date for letter appeals was 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026. Even though I submitted my appeal by the deadline instructed by the Bedford Township Assessing Department, the assessor reported the Board of Review adjourned on March 10, 2026 without hearing my appeal and instructed me to appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Please note I excluded the property at 4110 W Temperance Rd from the comparable sales report as it occurred in 2026 and cannot be counted. This changed the average selling price from $28,500 to $34,667. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2026 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: If No, check the applicable reason(s): Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 58 02 016 018 00 Classification of Property: Real Residential
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 30700 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 30700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 34667 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 17334 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF
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