Indian Hills Plaza LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Union Respondent
- Petitioner
- Indian Hills Plaza LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Union
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001621-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Isabella
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/22/2026 | 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 | 05/27/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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I GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE op MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Indian Hills Plaza LLC Petitioner(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL V MTT Docket No. 26-001621 Township of Union Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION "To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number" Lauren Denney [Name of person serving/mailing petition] states that on September 22, 2026 [date of service] he/she served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the following entitiesl Lauren Denney 'ling copy] [PrinUtype name of person serving/mailing copy] MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 611 W. OTTAWA s'r., LANSING, Ml 48933 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, Ml 48909 Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, Ml 48906
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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: 26-001621 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: Indian Hills Plaza LLC - 2026 MTT Proof of Service Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (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 ___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 non- contiguous parcel.) 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.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ 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 Indian Hills Plaza LLC Township of Union Charter 14-026-30-002-08 X 201 (Commercial-Improved)
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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): 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): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 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: _______________________________________ Isabella 4208 E Bluegrass Road Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Township of Union Charter 7850 NW 146th Street, 4th Floor Hialeah, FL 33016 X 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): 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 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 2026 $13,046,000 $6,523,000 $6,477,803 2026 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 2026 $3,046,000 $1,523,000 $1,477,803 The True Cash Value be reduced to $10,000,000. The State Equalized Value and Taxable Value be reduced to $5,000,000. Market data inclusive of the sales comparison and income capitalization approaches.
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 Signature of Pliener sp omg [== 4 Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Bruce J. Stavitsky (Petitioner's Authorized Representative) one, Petitioner: Email Address: stavitsky@proptaxappeal.net & bruce@proptaxappeal.net Mailing Address: Stavitsky & Associates LLC 350 Passaic Avenue, Suite 102 Fairfield. NJ 07004 Telephone Number: _ (973) 227-1912 Date: 5/ 257 J 26
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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 Indian Hills Plaza LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 7850 NW 146th St 4th Floor City or Town Hialeah State Florida ZIP Code 33016 Telephone Number 9732271912 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) stavitsky@proptaxappeal.net Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Bruce M.I. J. Last Name Stavitsky Firm Name (if any) Stavitsky & Associates LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 350 Passaic Avenue Suite 102 City or Town Fairfield State New Jersey ZIP Code 07004 Telephone Number 9732271912 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) bruce@proptaxappeal.net 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] 4208 E Bluegrass Road Mount Pleasant
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48858 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Union (ISABELLA) County Isabella 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: 14-026-30-002-08 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: 6523000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 6477803 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 10000000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 5000000 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/ Bruce J. Stavitsky Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052787106219 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 Indian Hills Plaza LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001621 Township Of Union, 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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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (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 ___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 non- contiguous parcel.) 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.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ 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 Indian Hills Plaza LLC Township of Union Charter 14-026-30-002-08 X 201 (Commercial-Improved)
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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): 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): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 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: _______________________________________ Isabella 4208 E Bluegrass Road Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Township of Union Charter 7850 NW 146th Street, 4th Floor Hialeah, FL 33016 X 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): 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 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 2026 $13,046,000 $6,523,000 $6,477,803 2026 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 2026 $3,046,000 $1,523,000 $1,477,803 The True Cash Value be reduced to $10,000,000. The State Equalized Value and Taxable Value be reduced to $5,000,000. Market data inclusive of the sales comparison and income capitalization approaches.
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 Signature of Pliener sp omg [== 4 Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Bruce J. Stavitsky (Petitioner's Authorized Representative) one, Petitioner: Email Address: stavitsky@proptaxappeal.net & bruce@proptaxappeal.net Mailing Address: Stavitsky & Associates LLC 350 Passaic Avenue, Suite 102 Fairfield. NJ 07004 Telephone Number: _ (973) 227-1912 Date: 5/ 257 J 26
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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 Indian Hills Plaza LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 7850 NW 146th St 4th Floor City or Town Hialeah State Florida ZIP Code 33016 Telephone Number 9732271912 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) stavitsky@proptaxappeal.net Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Bruce M.I. J. Last Name Stavitsky Firm Name (if any) Stavitsky & Associates LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 350 Passaic Avenue Suite 102 City or Town Fairfield State New Jersey ZIP Code 07004 Telephone Number 9732271912 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) bruce@proptaxappeal.net 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] 4208 E Bluegrass Road Mount Pleasant
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48858 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Union (ISABELLA) County Isabella 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: 14-026-30-002-08 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: 6523000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 6477803 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 10000000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 5000000 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/ Bruce J. Stavitsky Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052787106219 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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