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Express Investment Group Inc Petitioner Vs. City Of Burton Respondent

Petitioner
Express Investment Group Inc
Respondent
City Of Burton

Case overview

Docket number
26-000847-TT
Status
Extended Default Respondent
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Genesee
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
6Order Extending R's DefaultNot recorded510/06/2026Not recordedDownload
5Order of Default of RespondentNot recordedNot recorded09/04/2026Not recordedDownload
4Proof of service of petition was received.PETNot recorded07/13/2026Not recordedDownload
3Petition has been verifiedPET106/23/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
2Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded06/23/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/11/2026$600.00Download
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload

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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 

Express Investment Group Inc, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000847 

 

City of Burton, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR RESPONDENT TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order 

holding Respondent in default on September 4, 2026, because they failed to file an 

answer.1 Respondent was required to cure the default by filing an answer within 14 

days. Respondent has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit 

the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default 

appropriate, Respondent’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of 

Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify 

the scheduling of a default hearing for failure to timely comply with this order.2 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the time for Respondent to cure the default is EXTENDED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent must complete the following to cure the 

default: (1) file an answer, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $50.00 fee 

required for the filing of the motion, and (4) file proof the motion and answer were 

served on Petitioner. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the 

entry of this order.3 

 

 

1 The order further stated, “Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being 

required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).” 

2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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MTT Docket No. 26-000847 

Page 2 of 2 

 

Failure to comply with this order may result in the scheduling of a default hearing, as 

provided by TTR 237.4 

 

Entered: October 6, 2026 

 

 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm 

kac 

 

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 

 

 

 

4 See also MCL 205.732.

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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

Express Investment Group Inc,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000847

City Of Burton,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Respondent has failed to file an answer. As such, Respondent must file and serve an 

answer to the petition and file proof demonstrating service of the answer within 14 days 

of the entry of this order. See TTR 235 and 227. Tribunal rules and information on 

Entire Tribunal answers can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT.

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

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

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

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

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 4, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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MTT Docket No. 26-000847

Page 2 of 2

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

Express Investment Group Inc,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000847

City Of Burton,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Respondent has failed to file an answer. As such, Respondent must file and serve an 

answer to the petition and file proof demonstrating service of the answer within 14 days 

of the entry of this order. See TTR 235 and 227. Tribunal rules and information on 

Entire Tribunal answers can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT.

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

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

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

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

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 4, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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MTT Docket No. 26-000847

Page 2 of 2

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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101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 

Troy, Michigan 48084 

Tel. (313) 230-0104 

Te CRECEIVED 

July 

13, 2026 

uly 

JUL 15 2076 

State of Michigan Treasurer 

Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Lansing, MI 48922 

Re: EXPRESS INVESTMENT GROUP INC v CITY OF BURTON 

MTT Docket No.: 26-000847 

Dear Chief Clerk: 

Petitioner hereby serves all parties provided for in Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule 221 with its petition in 

this matter. Pursuant to the rule, the petition notes the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and is 

served within 45-days of the issuance of the notice of docket number. 

If you have any questions regarding the enclosed pleading, please do not hesitate to contact our office 

directly at (313) 230-0104. 

Respectfully, 

Sarah R. Belloli 

Ryan, LLC 

ce: 

State of Michigan Treasurer 

Atherton Community School District 

Genesee County Equalization Director 

Genesee County Clerk 

CITY OF BURTON Assessor 

CITY OF BURTON Clerk 

Enclosures

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OFF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

EXPRESS INVESTMENT GROUP INC, 

MTT Docket No.: 26-000847 

Petitioner, 

v 

CITY OF BURTON, 

Respondent. 

Proof of Service 

Joan Kleiner, being duly sworn, deposes and says that on July 13, 2026, she served a copy of the Petition with noted 

docket number relative to the above-captioned matter upon the following parties as required by the Tribunal’s 

service rules: 

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL 

CITY OF BURTON Assessor: 

City of Burton Assessor, 4303 S. Center Rd, Burton, MI 48519 

CITY OF BURTON Clerk: 

City of Burton Clerk, 4303 S. Center Rd, Burton, MI 48519 

VIA FIRST-CLASS MAIL 

Genesee County Equalization Director: 

Genesee County Equalization Director, 1101 Beach St, Flint, MI 48502 

Genesee County Clerk: 

Genesee County Clerk, 1101 Beach St, Flint, MI 48502 

Atherton Community School District — School Board Secretary: 

Atherton Community School District 3354 South Genesee Road Burton, MI 48519 

Treasurer of the State of Michigan: 

State of Michigan Treasurer, Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48922 

With proper postage affixed thereto. Proof of service submitted within 45 days after issuance of the notice of docket number as 

required by the Tribunal’s service rules. 

/s/ Joan Kleiner 

Joan Kleiner 

July 13, 2026

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101 West Big Beaver Road 

Suite 945 

Ryan )) 

Troy, Michigan 48084 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

PO Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND 

REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

EXPRESS INVESTMENT GROUP INC, 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

CITY OF BURTON, 

Respondent(s) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No. 

26- 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. Property Parcel No: 59-34-100-011 

2. The property identified above is ☑ real ☐ personal. 

3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? ☐ Yes ☐ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each noncontiguous parcel.) 

N/A 

4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal? ☐ Yes ☐ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not 

located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 

N/A 

5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by 

parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

6. The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved 

7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to 

Respondent’s ☐ March ☐ July ☐ December Board of Review. 

No protest to the Board of Review was required. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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MTT Docket No. 26- 

Page 2 of 4 

8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach 

additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or 

classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate 

and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or 

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

10. The property or properties at issue are located in Genesee County. The property’s address is: 

4150 E BRISTOL RD, BURTON, MI 48519 

11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): 

CITY OF BURTON 

12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 

1942 S DORT HWY, FLINT, MI 48503 

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

☑ the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

☐ the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or 

loss? ☐ Yes ☐ No 

☐ uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

☐ the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 

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

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15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page 

if necessary): 

N/A 

16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$3,008,800 

$1,504,400 

$1,487,119 

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

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$500,000 

$250,000 

$250,000 

18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$2,508,800 

$1,254,400 

$1,237,119 

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

Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an order: (a) reducing the 2026 

True Cash Value, State Equalized Value, and Taxable Value of the subject property to the values set 

forth in paragraph 17 above; (b) directing Respondent to refund to Petitioner all taxes paid in excess 

of those properly owed, plus statutory interest; and (c) granting such other and further relief as is just 

and equitable. 

20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach 

additional page if necessary): 

A. The equalized assessment thus imposed on the subject property is more than 50% of its true cash 

value in violation of the applicable statutory and constitutional limitations. 

B. The assessment is based on improper or inaccurate valuation methodology, including but not 

limited to the use of non-representative data, failure to account for relevant property characteristics, 

and/or application of incorrect assumptions. As a result, the assessment is not uniform with 

comparable properties and results in an excessive and unlawful tax burden.

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Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

/s/ Sarah R. Belloli 

Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Sarah R. Belloli 

Email Address: 

Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com 

Matthew.Dingman@Ryan.com 

Joan.Kleiner@Ryan.com 

Mailing Address: 

101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 

Troy, Michigan 48084 

Telephone Number: 

(313) 230-0104 

Date: 

2026-05-11

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

EXPRESS INVESTMENT GROUP INC

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

101 W. Big Beaver

Suite 945

City or Town

Troy

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48048

Telephone Number

3132300104

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

sarah.belloli@ryan.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Sarah

M.I.

Last Name

Belloli

Firm Name (if any)

Ryan LLC

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

101 W. Big Beaver

Suite 945

City or Town

Troy

State

22

ZIP Code

48048

Telephone Number

3132300104

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

sarah.belloli@ryan.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]

4150 E BRISTOL RD

Burton

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48519

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Burton (GENESEE) 

County

Genesee

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:

59-34-100-011

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:

1504400

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

1487119

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

500000

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

250000

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

ORLENE HAWKS

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/ Sarah R. Belloli

Payment Information

Amount: 600

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26051184875387

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

Express Investment Group Inc, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-000847

City Of Burton, 

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: June 23, 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 

 

EXPRESS INVESTMENT GROUP INC, 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

CITY OF BURTON, 

Respondent(s) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No. 

26- 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. Property Parcel No: 59-34-100-011 

2. The property identified above is ☑ real ☐ personal. 

3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? ☐ Yes ☐ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each noncontiguous parcel.) 

N/A 

4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal? ☐ Yes ☐ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not 

located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 

N/A 

5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by 

parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

6. The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved 

7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to 

Respondent’s ☐ March ☐ July ☐ December Board of Review. 

No protest to the Board of Review was required. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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MTT Docket No. 26- 

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8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach 

additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or 

classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate 

and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or 

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

10. The property or properties at issue are located in Genesee County. The property’s address is: 

4150 E BRISTOL RD, BURTON, MI 48519 

11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): 

CITY OF BURTON 

12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 

1942 S DORT HWY, FLINT, MI 48503 

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

☑ the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

☐ the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or 

loss? ☐ Yes ☐ No 

☐ uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

☐ the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 

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

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15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page 

if necessary): 

N/A 

16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$3,008,800 

$1,504,400 

$1,487,119 

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

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$500,000 

$250,000 

$250,000 

18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$2,508,800 

$1,254,400 

$1,237,119 

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

Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an order: (a) reducing the 2026 

True Cash Value, State Equalized Value, and Taxable Value of the subject property to the values set 

forth in paragraph 17 above; (b) directing Respondent to refund to Petitioner all taxes paid in excess 

of those properly owed, plus statutory interest; and (c) granting such other and further relief as is just 

and equitable. 

20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach 

additional page if necessary): 

A. The equalized assessment thus imposed on the subject property is more than 50% of its true cash 

value in violation of the applicable statutory and constitutional limitations. 

B. The assessment is based on improper or inaccurate valuation methodology, including but not 

limited to the use of non-representative data, failure to account for relevant property characteristics, 

and/or application of incorrect assumptions. As a result, the assessment is not uniform with 

comparable properties and results in an excessive and unlawful tax burden.

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Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

/s/ Sarah R. Belloli 

Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Sarah R. Belloli 

Email Address: 

Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com 

Matthew.Dingman@Ryan.com 

Joan.Kleiner@Ryan.com 

Mailing Address: 

101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 

Troy, Michigan 48084 

Telephone Number: 

(313) 230-0104 

Date: 

2026-05-11

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

EXPRESS INVESTMENT GROUP INC

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

101 W. Big Beaver

Suite 945

City or Town

Troy

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48048

Telephone Number

3132300104

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

sarah.belloli@ryan.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Sarah

M.I.

Last Name

Belloli

Firm Name (if any)

Ryan LLC

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

101 W. Big Beaver

Suite 945

City or Town

Troy

State

22

ZIP Code

48048

Telephone Number

3132300104

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

sarah.belloli@ryan.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]

4150 E BRISTOL RD

Burton

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48519

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Burton (GENESEE) 

County

Genesee

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:

59-34-100-011

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:

1504400

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

1487119

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

500000

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

250000

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

ORLENE HAWKS

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/ Sarah R. Belloli

Payment Information

Amount: 600

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26051184875387

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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