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Fie Grand Rapids (Mi) LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Caledonia Respondent
- Petitioner
- Fie Grand Rapids (Mi) LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Caledonia
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001381-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Kent
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/03/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/03/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/25/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, Michigan 48084 Tel. (313) 230-0104 Fax (313) RECEIVED July 13, 2026 JUL 1 5 2026 State of Michigan Treasurer MI Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street CHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Lansing, MI 48922 Re: FIE GRAND RAPIDS (MI) LLC v Charter Township of Caledonia MTT Docket No.: 26-001381 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 cc: State of Michigan Treasurer Caledonia Community Schools Kent County Equalization Director Kent County Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia Assessor Charter Township of Caledonia 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 FIE GRAND RAPIDS (MI) LLC, MTT Docket No.: 26-001381 Petitioner, v Charter Township of Caledonia, 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 Charter Township of Caledonia Assessor: Caledonia Charter Township Assessor, 8196 Broadmoor Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 Charter Township of Caledonia Clerk: Caledonia Charter Township Clerk , 8196 Broadmoor Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 VIA FIRST-CLASS MAIL Kent County Equalization Director: Kent County Equalization Director, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Kent County Clerk: Kent County Clerk, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Caledonia Community Schools — School Board Secretary: Caledonia Community Schools, 9758 Kraft Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 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 afler issuance of the notice of docket number as required by the Tribunal’s service rules. /s/ Joan Kleiner Joan Kleiner Tuly 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 R €Ceiveq JL 15 ggg LAR
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR FIE GRAND RAPIDS (MI) LLC, Petitioner(s) v Charter Township of Caledonia, Respondent(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MTT Docket No. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 41-23-05-400-004 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. 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 Kent County. The property’s address is: 5600 Beech Tree Lane Se, Caledonia, MI 49316 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Charter Township of Caledonia 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 888 SEVENTH AVE 4TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10019 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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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 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 $29,687,200 $14,843,600 $11,236,062 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $16,500,000 $8,250,000 $8,250,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $13,187,200 $6,593,600 $2,986,062 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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MTT Docket No. Pending Page 4 of 4 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: 2026-05-25
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name FIE GRAND RAPIDS (MI) LLC 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 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 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] 5600 Beech Tree Lane SE Caledonia
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 49316 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Caledonia (KENT) County Kent 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: 41-23-05-400-004 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: 14843600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 11236062 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 16500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 8250000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Sarah R. Belloli Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052586834313 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 FIE Grand Rapids (MI) LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001381 Township Of Caledonia, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: August 11, 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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#3598396v1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL _____________________ FIE GRAND RAPIDS(MI) LLC, Petitioner, v CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA, Respondent. _____________________________________/ MTT Docket No. 26-001381 Parcel No. 41-23-05-400-004 PROOF OF SERVICE Sarah R. Belloli Ryan, LLC Representative for Petitioner 101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, MI 48084 (313) 230-0104 Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com _____________________________________/ Joshua D. Beard (P73388) Mika Meyers PLC Counsel for Respondent 900 Monroe Avenue, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 632-8000 tax.tribunal.efile@mikameyers.com jbeard@mikameyers.com I, Kristi Solomon, hereby state that I am an employee in the law firm of Mika Meyers PLC, and that on August 3, 2026, I served copies of the following document(s): Respondent’s Answer to Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition and Affirmative Defenses upon the following individuals by email: Sarah R. Belloli Ryan, LLC Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. Dated: August 3, 2026 /s/ Kristi Solomon
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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: 26-001381 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: Proof of Service of Answer and Affirmative Defenses (26- 001381)(004)(FIE Grand Rapids) Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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#3598395v1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL _____________________ FIE GRAND RAPIDS(MI) LLC, Petitioner, v CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA, Respondent. _____________________________________/ MTT Docket No. 26-001381 Parcel No. 41-23-05-400-004 RESPONDENT’S ANSWER TO ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES Sarah R. Belloli Ryan, LLC Representative for Petitioner 101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, MI 48084 (313) 230-0104 Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com _____________________________________/ Joshua D. Beard (P73388) Mika Meyers PLC Counsel for Respondent 900 Monroe Avenue, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 632-8000 tax.tribunal.efile@mikameyers.com jbeard@mikameyers.com Respondent, Charter Township of Caledonia, by and through its attorneys, Mika Meyers PLC, answers Petitioner’s Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition as follows: 1. Property Parcel No: 41-23-05-400-004. ANSWER: Respondent admits that Property Parcel No. 41-23-05-400-004 is the subject of this tax appeal. 2. The property identified above is real. ANSWER: The allegation contained in paragraph 2 of the Petition is admitted. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? _Yes _No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non-contiguous parcel.) N/A
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2 #3598395v1 ANSWER: The allegations contained in paragraph 3 of the Petition appear to be inapplicable because only one parcel is under appeal. 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 ANSWER: The allegations contained in paragraph 4 of this Petition appear to be inapplicable because this appeal concerns a parcel of real, not personal, property and therefore no answer is required. 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 ANSWER: The allegations contained in paragraph 5 of this Petition appear to be inapplicable because this appeal concerns a parcel of real, not personal, property and therefore no answer is required. 6. The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved. ANSWER: The allegations contained in paragraph 6 of this Petition are admitted because Property Parcel No. 41-23-05-400-004 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. ANSWER: Respondent admits that no protest to the Board of Review was required. 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
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3 #3598395v1 ANSWER: Respondent admits that no protest to the Board of Review was required. 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 ANSWER: The allegations in paragraph 9 of this Petition do not appear to be applicable because Petitioner is not appealing the classification of the subject property and therefore no answer is required. 10. The property or properties at issue are located in Kent County. The property’s address is: 5600 Beech Tree Lane SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. ANSWER: Respondent admits that the address of Property Parcel No. 41-23-05- 400-004 is 5600 Beech Tree Lane SE Caledonia, MI 49316 and that the property is located in Kent County. 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Charter Township of Caledonia. ANSWER: The allegations contained in paragraph 11 of the Petition are admitted. 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 888 Seventh Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019. ANSWER: The allegations contained in paragraph 12 of the Petition are admitted upon information and belief. 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values
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4 #3598395v1 ANSWER: The allegations contained in paragraph 13 of the Petition are admitted upon information and belief. 14. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026. ANSWER: The allegations contained in paragraph 14 of the Petition are admitted upon information and belief. 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 ANSWER: The allegations in paragraph 15 of the Petition appear to be inapplicable because it does not appear that Petitioner is attempting to appeal prior tax years and therefore no answer is required. 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 $29,687,200 $14,843,600 $11,236,062 ANSWER: The allegations contained in paragraph 16 of this Petition are admitted as the true cash, assessed and taxable values on the tax roll. 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001381 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government Township Of Caledonia (KENT) First Name M.I. Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Joshua M.I. D. Last Name Beard Firm Name (if any) Mika Meyers PLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 900 Monroe Avenue NW City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49503 Telephone Number 6166328000 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Tax.Tribunal.Efile@mikameyers.com Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Joshua D. Beard /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR FIE GRAND RAPIDS (MI) LLC, Petitioner(s) v Charter Township of Caledonia, Respondent(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MTT Docket No. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 41-23-05-400-004 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. 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 Kent County. The property’s address is: 5600 Beech Tree Lane Se, Caledonia, MI 49316 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Charter Township of Caledonia 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 888 SEVENTH AVE 4TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10019 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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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 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 $29,687,200 $14,843,600 $11,236,062 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $16,500,000 $8,250,000 $8,250,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $13,187,200 $6,593,600 $2,986,062 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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MTT Docket No. Pending Page 4 of 4 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: 2026-05-25
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name FIE GRAND RAPIDS (MI) LLC 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 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 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] 5600 Beech Tree Lane SE Caledonia
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 49316 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Caledonia (KENT) County Kent 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: 41-23-05-400-004 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: 14843600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 11236062 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 16500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 8250000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Sarah R. Belloli Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052586834313 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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