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Michigan
George F Eyde Family, LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Alaiedon Respondent
- Petitioner
- George F Eyde Family, LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Alaiedon
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001651-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Ingham
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/02/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/02/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 09/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/28/2026 | $400.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ______________________ GEORGE F EYDE FAMILY, LLC, Petitioner, v. ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT Docket No. 26-001651 PPN: 33-06-06-04-227-009 ______________________________________________________________________________ Michael F. Matheson (P52997) MATHESON LAW FIRM Attorneys for Petitioner 200 Woodland Pass, Suite F East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 993-6699 michael@mathesonlawfirm.com Mark K. Clouse (P38513) Co-Counsel for Petitioner 300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 512-6834 clouse@eyde.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER SWIFT COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. Attorneys for Respondent 1700 East Beltline Avenue NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com ______________________________________________________________________________ PROOF OF SERVICE On October 2, 2026, I served a copy of Respondent’s Answers and Affirmative Defenses to Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition, along with a copy of this Proof of Service, upon the parties of record at their last known business address, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid. I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. Date: October 2, 2026 /s/ Jaclyn R. Folkema Jaclyn R. Folkema – Legal Assistant 89894:00004:203122284-1
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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: 26-001651 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: POS - Respondent's Answer and Affirmative Defenses 26-001651 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ______________________ GEORGE F EYDE FAMILY, LLC, Petitioner, v. ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT Docket No. 26-001651 PPN: 33-06-06-04-227-009 ______________________________________________________________________________ Michael F. Matheson (P52997) MATHESON LAW FIRM Attorneys for Petitioner 200 Woodland Pass, Suite F East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 993-6699 michael@mathesonlawfirm.com Mark K. Clouse (P38513) Co-Counsel for Petitioner 300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 512-6834 clouse@eyde.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER SWIFT COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. Attorneys for Respondent 1700 East Beltline Avenue NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com ______________________________________________________________________________ RESPONDENT’S ANSWERS & AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION Respondent, Alaiedon Township, by and through its attorneys, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C., states as follows for its Answer to Petitioner’s Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition: 1. Property Parcel No: 33-06-06-04-227-009 ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 1 of the Petition. 2. The property identified above is: Real.
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ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 2 of the Petition. 3. The property identified above is classified as Commercial-Improved. ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 3 of the Petition. 4. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___ December Board of Review. ANSWER: Paragraph 4 of the Petition contains no factual allegation to which a response is required. 5. The property at issue is located in Ingham County. The property address is: 2121 University Park Dr, Okemos, MI 48864. ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegations contained in paragraph 5 of the Petition. 6. The assessment at issue was established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Alaiedon Township. ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 6 of the Petition. 7. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 300 S Washington Sq, Suite 400, Lansing, MI 48933. ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in paragraph 7 of the Petition as Respondent is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the allegation. Respondent leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 8. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): XX 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 X No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ____ ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in paragraph 8 of the Petition as Respondent is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the allegation. Respondent leaves Petitioner to its proofs.
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9. The tax years(s) at issue are: 2026. ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 9 of the Petition. 10. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 $2,508,600 $1,254,300 $1,208,379 ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegations contained in paragraph 10 of the Petition. 11. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $2,100,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 ANSWER: Respondent denies the allegations contained in paragraph 11 of the Petition as untrue and erroneous. 12. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $408,600 $204,300 $158,379 ANSWER: Respondent denies the allegations contained in paragraph 12 of the Petition as untrue and erroneous. 13. Petitioner requests the following relief: Determine the correct true cash value and lawfully assess the property in accordance with Michigan law. Petitioner further requests its costs, interest and reasonable attorney fees. ANSWER: Respondent denies that Petitioner is entitled to the relief requested in paragraph 13 of the Petition. 14. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested: The assessment by Respondent of the subject project is arbitrary and discriminatory, based on the wrong principles, and otherwise unlawful as being contrary to the General Property Tax Act and Tax Tribunal Act for the following reasons: a. Respondent has failed to identify the nature of the property being assessed;
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b. The subject property is assessed in an amount greater than 50% of its true cash value; c. Respondent did not assess the subject property taking into account the accepted methods of determining true cash
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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. 26-001651 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government Township Of Alaiedon (INGHAM) 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 Thomas M.I. Last Name Dillon Firm Name (if any) Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1700 E. Beltline Ave. NE Suite 200 City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49525 Telephone Number (616) 726-2258 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) tdillon@fosterswift.com Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Thomas K. Dillon /s/
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL _______________________________________________ GEORGE F EYDE FAMILY, LLC, Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-001651 ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. ______________________________/ Michael F. Matheson (P52997) Matheson Law Firm Attorneys for Petitioner 200 Woodland Pass, Suite F East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 993-6699 Mark K. Clouse (P38513) Co-Counsel for Petitioner 300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 512 6834 clouse@eyde.com ______________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE – ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION I declare that on the 4th day of September 2026, I served a copy of the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition, with docket number, upon: Kimberly Hafley Alaiedon Township Clerk 2021 W Holt Rd Mason, MI 48854 Heidi Roenicke, HSC Services Alaiedon Township Assessor 2021 W Holt Rd Mason, MI 48854 by depositing same in a United States Mail receptacle, certified mail, return receipt requested, with postage fully prepaid thereon and addressed to the same as above, and upon:
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2 Shulawn Doxie Secretary of School Board Okemos Public Schools 4406 Okemos Road Okemos, MI 48864 Rosemary Anger, Director Ingham County Equalization P.O. Box 319, Courthouse Mason, MI 48854 State Treasurer Michigan Department of Treasury 430 W Allegan St. Lansing, MI 48922 Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk 341 S Jefferson St Mason, MI 48854 by depositing same in a United States Mail receptacle, with postage fully prepaid thereon and addressed to the same as above. /s/ Michael F. Matheson Michael F. Matheson (P52997)
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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: 26-001651 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: 260904 POS Petition Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL _______________________________________________ GEORGE F EYDE FAMILY, LLC, Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-_______ ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. ______________________________/ Michael F. Matheson (P52997) Matheson Law Firm Attorneys for Petitioner 200 Woodland Pass, Suite F East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 993-6699 Mark K. Clouse (P38513) Co-Counsel for Petitioner 300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 512 6834 clouse@eyde.com ______________________________/ ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 33-06-06-04-227-009. 2. The property identified above is X real __ personal. 3. The property identified above is classified as Commercial-Improved. 4. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s March July December Board of Review. 5. The property at issue is located in Ingham County. The property address is: 2121 University Park Dr, Okemos, MI 48864.
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MTT Docket No. 26-______ Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition Page 2 of 3 6. The assessment at issue was established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Alaiedon Township. 7. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 300 S Washington Sq, Suite 400, Lansing, MI 48933. 8. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): XX 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 X No ___ uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment ___ the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 9. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026. 10. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 $2,508,600 $1,254,300 $1,208,379 11. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $2,100,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 12. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $408,600 $204,300 $158,379 13. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Determine the correct true cash value and lawfully assess the property in accordance with Michigan law. Petitioner further requests its costs, interest and reasonable attorney fees.
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MTT Docket No. 26-______ Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition Page 3 of 3 14. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): The assessment by Respondent of the subject project is arbitrary and discriminatory, based on the wrong principles, and otherwise unlawful as being contrary to the General Property Tax Act and Tax Tribunal Act for the following reasons: a. Respondent has failed to identify the nature of the property being assessed; b. The subject property is assessed in an amount greater than 50% of its true cash value; c. Respondent did not assess the subject property taking into account the accepted methods of determining true cash value; d. The subject property is subject to restrictions, and said restrictions severely restrict the market value of the project. However, the restrictions were not taken into account by Respondent in making the assessment, even though Respondent was clearly required to do so, pursuant to Michigan law; and e. The assessment, including state equalized value and/or taxable value, and the mode of assessment adopted by Respondent, discriminate against Petitioner and deny Petitioner its constitutional rights to uniformity, equal protection and due process of law. Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: /s/ Michael F. Matheson Michael F. Matheson (P52997) Address: Matheson Law Firm 200 Woodland Pass, Suite F East Lansing, MI 48823 Email Address: michael@mathesonlawfirm.com Telephone Number: (517) 993-6699 Date: May 23, 2026
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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 George F Eyde Family, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 300 S Washington Sq Suite 400 City or Town Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48933 Telephone Number 5179936699 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) michael@mathesonlawfirm.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Michael M.I. Last Name Matheson Firm Name (if any) Matheson Law Firm Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 200 Woodland Pass Suite F City or Town East Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48823 Telephone Number 5179936699 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) michael@mathesonlawfirm.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] 2121 University Park Okemos
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48864 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Alaiedon (INGHAM) County Ingham 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: 33-06-06-04-227-009 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: 1254300 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1208379 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 2100000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 1050000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 1050000 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/ Michael Matheson Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052887157972 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 George F Eyde Family, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001651 Township Of Alaiedon, 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 20, 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 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL _______________________________________________ GEORGE F EYDE FAMILY, LLC, Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-_______ ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP, Respondent. ______________________________/ Michael F. Matheson (P52997) Matheson Law Firm Attorneys for Petitioner 200 Woodland Pass, Suite F East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 993-6699 Mark K. Clouse (P38513) Co-Counsel for Petitioner 300 S. Washington Sq, Suite 400 Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 512 6834 clouse@eyde.com ______________________________/ ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 33-06-06-04-227-009. 2. The property identified above is X real __ personal. 3. The property identified above is classified as Commercial-Improved. 4. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s March July December Board of Review. 5. The property at issue is located in Ingham County. The property address is: 2121 University Park Dr, Okemos, MI 48864.
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MTT Docket No. 26-______ Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition Page 2 of 3 6. The assessment at issue was established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Alaiedon Township. 7. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 300 S Washington Sq, Suite 400, Lansing, MI 48933. 8. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): XX 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 X No ___ uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment ___ the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 9. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026. 10. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 $2,508,600 $1,254,300 $1,208,379 11. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $2,100,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 12. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $408,600 $204,300 $158,379 13. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Determine the correct true cash value and lawfully assess the property in accordance with Michigan law. Petitioner further requests its costs, interest and reasonable attorney fees.
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MTT Docket No. 26-______ Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition Page 3 of 3 14. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): The assessment by Respondent of the subject project is arbitrary and discriminatory, based on the wrong principles, and otherwise unlawful as being contrary to the General Property Tax Act and Tax Tribunal Act for the following reasons: a. Respondent has failed to identify the nature of the property being assessed; b. The subject property is assessed in an amount greater than 50% of its true cash value; c. Respondent did not assess the subject property taking into account the accepted methods of determining true cash value; d. The subject property is subject to restrictions, and said restrictions severely restrict the market value of the project. However, the restrictions were not taken into account by Respondent in making the assessment, even though Respondent was clearly required to do so, pursuant to Michigan law; and e. The assessment, including state equalized value and/or taxable value, and the mode of assessment adopted by Respondent, discriminate against Petitioner and deny Petitioner its constitutional rights to uniformity, equal protection and due process of law. Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: /s/ Michael F. Matheson Michael F. Matheson (P52997) Address: Matheson Law Firm 200 Woodland Pass, Suite F East Lansing, MI 48823 Email Address: michael@mathesonlawfirm.com Telephone Number: (517) 993-6699 Date: May 23, 2026
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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 George F Eyde Family, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 300 S Washington Sq Suite 400 City or Town Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48933 Telephone Number 5179936699 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) michael@mathesonlawfirm.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Michael M.I. Last Name Matheson Firm Name (if any) Matheson Law Firm Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 200 Woodland Pass Suite F City or Town East Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48823 Telephone Number 5179936699 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) michael@mathesonlawfirm.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] 2121 University Park Okemos
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48864 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Alaiedon (INGHAM) County Ingham 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: 33-06-06-04-227-009 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: 1254300 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1208379 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 2100000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 1050000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 1050000 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/ Michael Matheson Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052887157972 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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