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Michigan
Great Arbor Properties Inc, Petitioner Vs. Township Of Pittsfield, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Great Arbor Properties Inc
- Respondent
- Township Of Pittsfield
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-003010-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Washtenaw
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/19/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 2 | 08/19/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/18/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | ET Case Info Sheet | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/31/2025 | $400.00 | Download |
Documents
Order_of_Dismissal.2025-08-19_09-10-57.0000.pdfRead complete document text →
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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 Great Arbor Properties Inc, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-003010 Township Of Pittsfield, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed by May 31 or the next business day after the Tribunal offices were closed. See MCL 205.735a(6). Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If
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MTT Docket No. 25-003010 Page 2 of 6 the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee. By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: August 19, 2025 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 Great Arbor Properties Inc, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-003010 Township Of Pittsfield, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed by May 31 or the next business day after the Tribunal offices were closed. See MCL 205.735a(6). Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If
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MTT Docket No. 25-003010 Page 4 of 6 the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee. By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: August 19, 2025 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Great Arbor Properties, Inc , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. Pittsfield Township , Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: L-12-01-200-04 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is x__real personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? Yes NA No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4, Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes NA No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 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 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent's X__ March July December Board of Review. 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. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 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): A protest was made on or about March 12, 2025. Petitioner has attached the protest letter as part of this petition. 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): Petitioner mistakenly believed that the deadline was July 31 for filing this appeal. Furthermore, petitioner was waiting for an appraisal, which still has not arrived regarding the property. The property is unique, was under construction at the time of the assessment, and the construction on the property has made it difficult to value at this time, which was part of the basis of the March 12 appeal to Pittsfield Township (and is attached). The property or properties at issue are located in Washtenaw County. The property or properties’ address is: 4012 Clark Rd., Pittsfield Township, Ml 48105 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Pittsfield Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 2911 Carpenter Rd., Ste. A, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): x 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? x Yes __ No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL The tax year(s) at issue are: 2025
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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). 16. 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 2025 $1,010,520 $505,260 $303,183 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 $650,000 $325,000 $166,583.86 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 $360,520 $180,260 $136,599.14 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Taxable Value is $166,583.86. The Tribunal make a determination that the SEV of the Property is $325,000 and the 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): Please see attached Letter to Pittsfield Township Department of Assessment.
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 So ALSror ore Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Stuart M. Collis (P49530) Email Address: scollis@collisandgriffor.com Mailing Address: 1851 Washtonaw-Rd- Ypsilanti M4817 Telephone Number: (734) 827-1337 Date: 7-30-25
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COLLIS, GRIFFOR & HENDRA A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 1851 Washtenaw Avenue Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: 739 481-8911 Fax: (734) 481-8918 March 12, 2025 Pittsfield Township Department of Assessment Board of Review 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Dear Board of Review: We are requesting a re-evaluation of the assessment. As noted by the assessor, this is a property under construction. At the moment, there is a retaining wall on this property and two adjoining properties that is damaged to the point that if it is not repaired soon, will cause none of the three properties to have any business in these buildings. There have been issues with obtaining consent for a maintenance agreement with one of the adjacent properties, owned by Jane Bassett, resulting in a
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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 Great Arbor Properties Inc, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-003010 Township Of Pittsfield, 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 18, 2025 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 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Great Arbor Properties, Inc , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. Pittsfield Township , Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: L-12-01-200-04 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is x__real personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? Yes NA No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4, Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes NA No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 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 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent's X__ March July December Board of Review. 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. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 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): A protest was made on or about March 12, 2025. Petitioner has attached the protest letter as part of this petition. 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): Petitioner mistakenly believed that the deadline was July 31 for filing this appeal. Furthermore, petitioner was waiting for an appraisal, which still has not arrived regarding the property. The property is unique, was under construction at the time of the assessment, and the construction on the property has made it difficult to value at this time, which was part of the basis of the March 12 appeal to Pittsfield Township (and is attached). The property or properties at issue are located in Washtenaw County. The property or properties’ address is: 4012 Clark Rd., Pittsfield Township, Ml 48105 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Pittsfield Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 2911 Carpenter Rd., Ste. A, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): x 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? x Yes __ No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL The tax year(s) at issue are: 2025
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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). 16. 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 2025 $1,010,520 $505,260 $303,183 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 $650,000 $325,000 $166,583.86 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 $360,520 $180,260 $136,599.14 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Taxable Value is $166,583.86. The Tribunal make a determination that the SEV of the Property is $325,000 and the 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): Please see attached Letter to Pittsfield Township Department of Assessment.
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 So ALSror ore Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Stuart M. Collis (P49530) Email Address: scollis@collisandgriffor.com Mailing Address: 1851 Washtonaw-Rd- Ypsilanti M4817 Telephone Number: (734) 827-1337 Date: 7-30-25
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COLLIS, GRIFFOR & HENDRA A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 1851 Washtenaw Avenue Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: 739 481-8911 Fax: (734) 481-8918 March 12, 2025 Pittsfield Township Department of Assessment Board of Review 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Dear Board of Review: We are requesting a re-evaluation of the assessment. As noted by the assessor, this is a property under construction. At the moment, there is a retaining wall on this property and two adjoining properties that is damaged to the point that if it is not repaired soon, will cause none of the three properties to have any business in these buildings. There have been issues with obtaining consent for a maintenance agreement with one of the adjacent properties, owned by Jane Bassett, resulting in a
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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 First Name/Company Name M.I. Last Name Great Arbor Properties, Inc. Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2911 Carpenter Rd Ste a City or Town Ann Arbor State Michigan ZIP Code 48108 Telephone Number 734-334-8149 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) greatarborproperties@gmail.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Stuart M.I. Last Name Collis Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1851 Washtenaw Ave City or Town Ypsilanti State Michigan ZIP Code 48197 Telephone Number 734-827-1337 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) scollis@collisandgriffor.com Section 5: Issue Please designate one: Valuation – Fill out Sections 4, 5, & 6 below Section 6: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing?1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 4012 Clark Rd Ann Arbor Michigan 48105 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Pittsfield (WASHTENAW) County Washtenaw 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.)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Section 7: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values, Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 8: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: L-12-01-200-04 Classification of Property: Real Commercial Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 505260 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 303183 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 650000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 325000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 166583.86 Section 9: Assessment Information Type of Tax Assessment(s): Assessment Number(s): Check all that is being appealed: Check what action prompted this appeal: If “other,” please explain: Section 10: Special Assessment Information Type of Special Assessment: Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? If No, please explain: Section 11: Classification Information Parcel Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? 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. 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/ Stuart M. Collis
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