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Excelsior Riverwood Research Ctr Petitioner V City Of Southfield Respondent
- Petitioner
- Excelsior Riverwood Research Ctr
- Respondent
- City Of Southfield
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002086-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Oakland
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 09/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/08/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/08/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/01/2026 | $250.00 | Download |
Documents
26-002086 - SC - Answer POS.pdfRead complete document text →
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MTT Docket No. 26-002086 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL EXCELSIOR RIVERWOOD RESEARCH CTR, Petitioner, V. MTT Docket No.: 26-002086 Parcel No.: 76-24-29-201-006 CITY OF SOUTHFIELD, Respondent. 4 Proof of Service Justin E. Prybylski, MMAO(4), Assessor for the City of Southfield, certifies that on Monday, September 14, 2026, copies of Respondent’s Answer to Petitioner’s Petition were served to: Michelle Silvey DuCharme, McMillen & Associates 9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 Indianapolis, IN 46240 and Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 By e-file and first-class mail through placing said document in envelopes addressed to the above parties with postage fully prepaid, and by depositing said envelopes in a receptacle for United States Mail. < Justin'E Prybylski, MMAO(4) Assessor, City of Southfield
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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. 26-002086 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: City Of Southfield (OAKLAND) 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 Justin M.I. Edward Last Name Prybylski Firm Name (if any) City of Southfield Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 26000 Evergreen Rd City or Town Southfield State Michigan ZIP Code 48076 Telephone Number (248) 796-5240 E-mail Address jprybylski@cityofsouthfield.com 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 denies all of Petitioner's allegations that the 2026 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and collected are invalid. Respondent will submit all evidence in accordance with R 792.10289 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure Rule 289, at least 21 days prior to a hearing. 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: 76-24-29-201-006 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 3014290 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 3014290 What do you believe is the fair market value? 6028580 What do you believe is the taxable value? 3014290 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ JUSTIN E. PRYBYLSKI, MMAO Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Organization Local Unit of Government: First Name M.I. Last Name Excelsior Riverwood Research Ctr Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 104 Woodmont Blvd City or Town Nashville State Tennessee ZIP Code 37205 Telephone Number 917-488-7825 E-mail Address msilvey@dmainc.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Michelle (Mikki) M.I. M Last Name Silvey Firm Name (if any) DuCharme, McMillen & Associates Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 9229 Delegates Row, Ste 375 City or Town Indianapolis State Indiana ZIP Code 46240 Telephone Number 917-488-7825 E-mail Address msilvey@dmainc.com 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 parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 24475 W 10 Mile Rd
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 City or Town Southfield County Oakland State Michigan ZIP Code 48033 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Southfield (OAKLAND) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The 2026 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied andcollected are invalid because: (a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amountpermitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; (b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higherpercentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution andapplicable statutes; (c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and (d) The assessment otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 76-24-29-201-006
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 3014290 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 3014290 What do you believe is the fair market value? 5830000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 2915000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 2915000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Michelle (Mikki) Silvey Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. 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. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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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 Excelsior Riverwood Research Ctr, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002086 City Of Southfield, 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: September 8, 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 Excelsior Riverwood Research Ctr, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002086 City Of Southfield, 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: September 8, 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 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Organization Local Unit of Government: First Name M.I. Last Name Excelsior Riverwood Research Ctr Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 104 Woodmont Blvd City or Town Nashville State Tennessee ZIP Code 37205 Telephone Number 917-488-7825 E-mail Address msilvey@dmainc.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Michelle (Mikki) M.I. M Last Name Silvey Firm Name (if any) DuCharme, McMillen & Associates Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 9229 Delegates Row, Ste 375 City or Town Indianapolis State Indiana ZIP Code 46240 Telephone Number 917-488-7825 E-mail Address msilvey@dmainc.com 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 parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 24475 W 10 Mile Rd
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 City or Town Southfield County Oakland State Michigan ZIP Code 48033 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Southfield (OAKLAND) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The 2026 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied andcollected are invalid because: (a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amountpermitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; (b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higherpercentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution andapplicable statutes; (c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and (d) The assessment otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 76-24-29-201-006
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 3014290 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 3014290 What do you believe is the fair market value? 5830000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 2915000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 2915000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Michelle (Mikki) Silvey Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. 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. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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