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Indian Trails LLC F/K/A Indian Trails Inc Petitioner Vs. City Of Detroit Respondent
- Petitioner
- Indian Trails LLC F/K/A Indian Trails Inc
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001466-TT
- Status
- Ready Schedule
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 09/17/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/18/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/14/2026 | 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 | 08/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/26/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL INDIAN TRAILS, LLC f/k/a INDIAN TRAILS, INC., Petitioner, v. Docket No. 26-001466 CITY OF DETROIT, Respondent. ________________________________/ ANSWER NOW COMES RESPONDENT, CITY OF DETROIT, by and through its undersigned counsel, and in Answer to the Petition filed in this matter states as follows: 1. Respondent admits. Respondent neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 2. Respondent neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 3. Respondent neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 4. Respondent admits. 5. Respondent admits. 6. Respondent admits.
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2 7. Respondent admits. 8. Respondent admits. 9. Respondent admits that the subject property is utilized as a bus terminal, however, denies as untrue that it is a “public bus terminal”. The property is leased and utilized by a private for profit business as a bus terminal 10. Respondent admits only that Petitioner’s instant Tax Tribunal appeal alleges issues involving the subject property’s true cash value, taxable value, and exemption, however, Respondent denies that any such allegations have merit. 11. Respondent admits. 12. Respondent admits as to Petitioner’s statement as it pertains to the assessed and taxable values of the subject property, however, denies as untrue its allegation regarding the true cash value of the subject property. The 2026 true cash value for the subject property is $1,153,000. 13. Respondent neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 14. Based solely upon Petitioner’s unsubstantiated and erroneous contentions Respondent admits. 15. Paragraph 15 references provisions of state law which speak for themselves and no response is required. Additionally, Paragraph 15 states Petitioner’s opinion and no response is necessary. To the extent a response is required, Respondent denies the statement as untrue and leaves Petitioner to its proofs.
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3 16. Request for relief and no response is necessary. To the extent a response is required, Respondent denies the statement as untrue and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES Respondent further asserts that Petitioner’s claims are barred, in whole or in part, by: 1. Petitioner’s claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 2. Petitioner has failed to state a claim for which relief may be granted. 3. This Tribunal lacks subject matter jurisdiction. WHEREFORE, Respondent City of Detroit respectfully requests that this Honorable Tribunal dismiss the Petition in this matter and award costs and attorney fees. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Kevin C. Richard Kevin C. Richard (P43417) City of Detroit Law Department Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500 Detroit, Michigan 48226 (313) 237-3061 Dated: September 17, 2026
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4 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL INDIAN TRAILS, LLC f/k/a INDIAN TRAILS, INC., Petitioner, v. Docket No. 26-001466 CITY OF DETROIT, Respondent. ________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE On September 17, 2026, I sent by First Class U.S. mail a copy of Respondent’s Answer w/Affirmative Defenses in the instant matter to: Deborah J. Ondersma Adam J. Brody Varnum LLP 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI. 49501 I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Kevin C. Richard Kevin C. Richard (P43417) Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel City of Detroit Law Department Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500 Dated: September 17, 2026 Detroit, Michigan 48226
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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. 26-001466 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government City of Detroit (Wayne) 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 Kevin M.I. C Last Name Richard Firm Name (if any) City of Detroit Law Department Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500 City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48226 Telephone Number 3132373061 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) richkc@detroitmi.gov Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Kevin C. Richard /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL INDIAN TRAILS, LLC f/k/a INDIAN TRAILS, INC., Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 26-001466-TT v. Parcel Nos. 24000640 CITY OF DETROIT, Respondent. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com _____________________________________ PROOF OF SERVICE On the date below, I sent by U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the (1) Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition; (2) Notice of Docket Number MTT Docket No. 26- 001466; and (3) Proof of Service to: ASSESSOR Office of the Assessor City of Detroit Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave, Suite 130 Detroit, MI 48226 CITY CLERK Janice M. Winfrey, City Clerk City of Detroit Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 200 Detroit, MI 48226
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2 On the date below, I sent by U.S. first class mail, a copy of the foregoing documents to: EQUALIZATION DIRECTOR Scott T. Vandemergel, Equalization Director Wayne County Equalization 500 Griswold St., Suite 2650 Detroit, MI 48226 COUNTY CLERK Cathy M. Garrett, Clerk Wayne County 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 201 Detroit MI 48226 SECRETARY OF SCHOOL BOARD Monique Bryant, Secretary Detroit Public Schools Community District 3011 W. Grand Boulevard 12th Floor, Fisher Building Detroit, MI 48202 STATE TREASURER Michigan Department of Treasury State Treasurer 430 West Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. Dated: August 14, 2026 __/s/ Debbie Ryerson ____ Debbie Ryerson 29436194.1
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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: 26-001466 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: 2026.08.14 PROOF of SERVICE re Petition re Indian Trails 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 INDIAN TRAILS, LLC f/k/a INDIAN TRAILS, INC., Petitioners, MTT Docket No. _______________ v. Parcel Nos. 24000640. CITY OF DETROIT, Respondent. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com _____________________________________ PETITION Petitioner, Indian Trails, LLC, by and through it attorneys, VARNUM, LLP, states the following for its Petition against Respondent, City of Detroit: 1. Petitioner, Indian Trails, LLC (“Petitioner”), is a Delaware limited liability company that was converted from and formerly known as Indian Trails, Inc., a Michigan corporation. Petitioner’s principal place of business is located at 109 E. Comstock Street, Owosso, MI 48867. 2. The subject real property is owned by the State of Michigan, Michigan Department of Transportation.
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2
3.
Petitioner is a party-in-interest with respect to the subject real property (the "subject
property") as it is the lessee of the subject property. Petitioner also has been authorized by
Greyhound Lines, Inc. to pursue the subject appeal.
4.
Respondent, City of Detroit ("Respondent"), assesses, levies and collects the
property taxes on the subject property.
5.
Respondent has assessed the subject property under MCL 211.181 for tax year
2026.
6.
The “subject property,” located in City of Detroit, classified as 201 commercial,
improved real property and is more particular described as:
Parcel No.
Property Address
24000640.
1000 W. Lafayette, Detroit, Michigan
7.
The subject property is classified as commercial real property and so no appeal to
the March Board of Review was required.
8.
The subject property is located in Wayne County and is the Detroit Public Schools
Community District.
9.
The subject property is used as a public bus terminal in the City of Detroit.
10.
This matter involves issues relating to assessment, true cash value, taxable value,
and exemption.
11.
The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026.
12.
The Tax Year 2026 values for the subject property identified above as established
by the Notice of Assessment (and affirmed by the Board of Review) are:
Tax Year
Parcel/Address
True
Cash
Value
Assessed/State
Equalized Value
Taxable Value
2026
24000640.
1000 W. Lafayette
$576,500
$576,500
$576,500Page 3
3 13. Petitioner contends the correct values for the subject property are: Tax Year Parcel/Address True Cash Value Assessed/State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 24000640. 1000 W. Lafayette -0-/exempt -0-/exempt -0-/exempt 14. The values in dispute for the subject property are: Tax Year Parcel/Address True Cash Value Assessed/State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 24000640. 1000 W. Lafayette $576,500 $576,500 $576,500 15. The 2026 values imposed on the subject property, and the taxes to be levied and collected thereon, are invalid and unlawful and operate as fraud upon the taxpayer for the reason that the subject property is owned by the State of Michigan and is exempt from property taxes under MCL 211.7. Further, the subject property is used as a public concession and is also not taxable under MCL 211.181(1) pursuant to MCL 211.181(2)(b). Therefore, the subject property is exempt from property taxation under General Property Tax Act. 16. Petitioner requests the reduction of the property's true cash, assessed, state equalized and taxable value to $0/EXEMPT. Petitioner further requests a refund with interest of taxes paid due to the original, incorrect assessment and any other relief this Tribunal deems appropriate. WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Tribunal grant the following relief: A. Reduce the assessed, state equalized and taxable values to $0/EXEMPT and order a refund with interest; and
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4 B. Provide such additional relief to Petitioner as this Tribunal shall deem appropriate. VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner Dated: May 26, 2026 By:_/s/ Deborah I. Ondersma ________________ Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) Business Address/Telephone: 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com 29149544.1
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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 Trails, LLC f/k/a Indian Trails, Inc. Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 109 E. Comstock Street City or Town Owosso State Michigan ZIP Code 48867 Telephone Number 616-336-6561 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) diondersma@varnumlaw.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Deborah M.I. I. Last Name Ondersma Firm Name (if any) Varnum LLP Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) P.O. Box 352 City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49501-0352 Telephone Number 616-336-6561 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) diondersma@varnumlaw.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] 1000 W. Lafayette Detroit
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48226 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) County Wayne 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: 24000640. 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: 576500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 576500 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 0 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 0 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 576500 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/ /s/ Deborah I. Ondersma Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052686970158 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 Trails LLC f/k/a Indian Trails Inc, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001466 City of Detroit, 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 14, 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 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL INDIAN TRAILS, LLC f/k/a INDIAN TRAILS, INC., Petitioners, MTT Docket No. _______________ v. Parcel Nos. 24000640. CITY OF DETROIT, Respondent. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com _____________________________________ PETITION Petitioner, Indian Trails, LLC, by and through it attorneys, VARNUM, LLP, states the following for its Petition against Respondent, City of Detroit: 1. Petitioner, Indian Trails, LLC (“Petitioner”), is a Delaware limited liability company that was converted from and formerly known as Indian Trails, Inc., a Michigan corporation. Petitioner’s principal place of business is located at 109 E. Comstock Street, Owosso, MI 48867. 2. The subject real property is owned by the State of Michigan, Michigan Department of Transportation.
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2
3.
Petitioner is a party-in-interest with respect to the subject real property (the "subject
property") as it is the lessee of the subject property. Petitioner also has been authorized by
Greyhound Lines, Inc. to pursue the subject appeal.
4.
Respondent, City of Detroit ("Respondent"), assesses, levies and collects the
property taxes on the subject property.
5.
Respondent has assessed the subject property under MCL 211.181 for tax year
2026.
6.
The “subject property,” located in City of Detroit, classified as 201 commercial,
improved real property and is more particular described as:
Parcel No.
Property Address
24000640.
1000 W. Lafayette, Detroit, Michigan
7.
The subject property is classified as commercial real property and so no appeal to
the March Board of Review was required.
8.
The subject property is located in Wayne County and is the Detroit Public Schools
Community District.
9.
The subject property is used as a public bus terminal in the City of Detroit.
10.
This matter involves issues relating to assessment, true cash value, taxable value,
and exemption.
11.
The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026.
12.
The Tax Year 2026 values for the subject property identified above as established
by the Notice of Assessment (and affirmed by the Board of Review) are:
Tax Year
Parcel/Address
True
Cash
Value
Assessed/State
Equalized Value
Taxable Value
2026
24000640.
1000 W. Lafayette
$576,500
$576,500
$576,500Page 3
3 13. Petitioner contends the correct values for the subject property are: Tax Year Parcel/Address True Cash Value Assessed/State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 24000640. 1000 W. Lafayette -0-/exempt -0-/exempt -0-/exempt 14. The values in dispute for the subject property are: Tax Year Parcel/Address True Cash Value Assessed/State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 24000640. 1000 W. Lafayette $576,500 $576,500 $576,500 15. The 2026 values imposed on the subject property, and the taxes to be levied and collected thereon, are invalid and unlawful and operate as fraud upon the taxpayer for the reason that the subject property is owned by the State of Michigan and is exempt from property taxes under MCL 211.7. Further, the subject property is used as a public concession and is also not taxable under MCL 211.181(1) pursuant to MCL 211.181(2)(b). Therefore, the subject property is exempt from property taxation under General Property Tax Act. 16. Petitioner requests the reduction of the property's true cash, assessed, state equalized and taxable value to $0/EXEMPT. Petitioner further requests a refund with interest of taxes paid due to the original, incorrect assessment and any other relief this Tribunal deems appropriate. WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Tribunal grant the following relief: A. Reduce the assessed, state equalized and taxable values to $0/EXEMPT and order a refund with interest; and
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4 B. Provide such additional relief to Petitioner as this Tribunal shall deem appropriate. VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner Dated: May 26, 2026 By:_/s/ Deborah I. Ondersma ________________ Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) Business Address/Telephone: 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com 29149544.1
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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 Trails, LLC f/k/a Indian Trails, Inc. Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 109 E. Comstock Street City or Town Owosso State Michigan ZIP Code 48867 Telephone Number 616-336-6561 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) diondersma@varnumlaw.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Deborah M.I. I. Last Name Ondersma Firm Name (if any) Varnum LLP Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) P.O. Box 352 City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49501-0352 Telephone Number 616-336-6561 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) diondersma@varnumlaw.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] 1000 W. Lafayette Detroit
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48226 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) County Wayne 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: 24000640. 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: 576500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 576500 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 0 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 0 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 576500 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/ /s/ Deborah I. Ondersma Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052686970158 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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