Kelly A Bernard Petitioner V City Of Marquette Respondent
- Petitioner
- Kelly A Bernard
- Respondent
- City Of Marquette
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002434-TT
- Status
- Default Respondent
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Marquette
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Response to Order | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/12/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/08/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Order Holding Party in Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Order Setting Aside P Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Response to Order | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/12/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Response to Order | PET | Not recorded | 08/12/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/24/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 06/24/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/24/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/11/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR KELLY BERNARD , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 26-002434 CITY OF MARQUETTE , Respondent(s) RESPONSE TO ORDER OF DEFAULT 1. A default was entered against me on 10/05/2026 2. Good cause exists to set aside the default because: An answer was filed and uploaded via e-file on 10/08/2026. The City of Marquette received an Order of Default of Petitioner on 6/24/2026 and was not clear on the status of the appeal. When the City of Marquette received notification, an answer was filed timely within the 14 days. 3. lask this Tribunal to set aside the default. Nudie Ooo Party/Representative (sign here) Dulcee Atherton [Print/type name of person signing] I certify that on this date | served a copy of this request, and any additional documentation, on the opposing party or their representative. rs Oden Oona, Date (sign here) 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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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR KELLY BERNARD , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 26-002434 CITY OF MARQUETTE , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE DULCEE ATHERTON states that on 10/12/2026 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Response to Order of Default relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Kelly Bernard 1110 N Seventh St Marquette MI 49855 [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] Duicee Atherton [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 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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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: 26-002434 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Response to Order Attachment File Name: Response to Order of Default Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING MTT DOCKET NO. 26:002434 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government CITY OF MARQUETTE Malling Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 300 W BARAGA AVE City or Town: State: ZIP Code: MARQUETTE Mi 49855 Tetephone Number: 906-225-8378 Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): DATHERTON@MARQUETTEMI.GOV Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name: ML: Last Name: Firm Name (if any): Malling Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): City or Town: State: ZIP Code; Telephone Number: Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Section 3: Subject Property Information Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. O Yes Od No Not Applicable Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? ves [1 No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal The petitioner appealed to the March Board of Review and failed to provide documentation to support their opinion of value. | have included the 2026 record card for the property. The sales study utilized by the assessor to determine the land value and ECF are also attached. In addition, a sales analysis, specific to the ECF neighborhood where the property is located, is included to show the Michigan Tax Tribunal and petitioner the strong market conditions being experienced in the City of Marquette. The respondent holds that the 2026 Assessed Value as certified by the March Board of Review is correct. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [4] Yes OJ No If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [14 March [J] uly [J December If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? [] Yes [| No If yes, cite the Board's authority. Was the assessment at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [| Yes [|] No If yes, explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? O Yes [7%] No If so, what is the issue date? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? Section 6: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: 2 £52_004-21 2-60 Classification of Property: Real Personal [J (check one) Agricultural J Commercial [J Industrial (J ~~ Residential Timber-Cutover [1 ~~ Developmental [1 Utility (J (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established | Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: by the Board of Review: 117,635 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 261,329 What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed value by .5) 130,700 assessed value) 117 635 Signature *required i ih rney/Authorizad Representative’s Signature: Isl i 3, Ordkoatrs. >
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“Ohppit®” STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR i srow KELLY BERNARD ) R— TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) Y MTT Docket No. 26-00243¢ CITY OF MARQUETTE ) Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE oe ATHERTON states that on 10/08/2026 filshi [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Respondent's Answer relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Kelly Bernard 1110 N Seventh St
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002434 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: City Of Marquette (MARQUETTE) First Name M.I. Last Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Dulcee M.I. Last Name Atherton Firm Name (if any) City of Marquette Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 300 W Baraga Ave City or Town Marquette State Michigan ZIP Code 49855 Telephone Number 906-225-8378 E-mail Address datherton@marquettemi.gov Subject Property Information: Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. *If necessary, attach a separate sheet. N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more? Yes
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal: The petitioner appealed to the March Board of Review and failed to provide documentation to support their opinion of value. I have included the 2026 record card for the property. The sales study utilized by the assessor to determine the land value and ECF are also attached. In addition, a sales analysis, specific to the ECF neighborhood where the property is located, is included to show the Michigan Tax Tribunal and petitioner the strong market conditions being experienced in the City of Marquette. The respondent holds that the 2026 Assessed Value as certified by the March Board of Review is correct. Jurisdictional Issues: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES: Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended: March If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December Board of Review revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? If yes, please cite the Board’s authority? Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No If yes, please explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? No If yes, when was it issued? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE: When was the Notice of Uncapping issued? Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Valuation Information: Parcel Identification Number: 52-52-004-212-60 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 130700 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 117635 What do you believe is the fair market value? 261329 What do you believe is the taxable value? 117635 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Dulcee Atherton Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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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 Kelly A Bernard, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002434 City Of Marquette, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: October 5, 2026 1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).
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MTT Docket No. 26-002434 Page 2 of 2 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 Kelly A Bernard, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002434 City Of Marquette, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.2 Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: October 5, 2026 2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal
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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 Kelly A Bernard, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002434 City Of Marquette, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in default on June 24, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: October 5, 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 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 Kelly A Bernard, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002434 City Of Marquette, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in default on June 24, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: October 5, 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 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: 26-002434 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Response to Order Attachment File Name: image Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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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: 26-002434 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Response to Order Attachment File Name: image Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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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 Kelly A Bernard, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002434 City Of Marquette, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: June 24, 2026 1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).
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MTT Docket No. 26-002434 Page 2 of 4 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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City Of Marquette
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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 Kelly A Bernard, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002434 City Of Marquette, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.2 Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: June 24, 2026 2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS RECEIVED MAY 15 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR LANSING PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name ML Last Name/Company Name Kelty A Bernar Mailing Address (No., Street. P.O. Box or Rural Route) lito A 7% Sf City or Town State ZIP Code _ MARGue fe Mm 5855 Teléphone Number Golo 262 ©0950 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) IGPfm59@ qmail com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name < Last Name H Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emall) Section 3: Subject Property Information *use the multipte parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you if you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? appeailng? | [} Yes* [mn] No** **|f No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Property Address (No, Street) lo N 7% si 7iP Code
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON
|. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (heck
ail that apply)
J True Cash and Taxable Value
al Taxable Value Only (calculation)
[| Uncapping of Taxable Value
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
ov ry
home. Ard
[ hod
Ho
oni bid
II pesple, prrhace Wf,
17 Spechon
(as © codibion oF Gehry +), and Spend even cent Tr
3
2
ara
hod
offer [ong for 3 home Hop 2c yes.
/ om CF
qm
2702,
single,
{ Zeid ower #29, ovo
ASking price
In order Ho just get
a home!
my randy
1h come Js: B29a3,
4 roy #279, 27
ob frat for house Juxey,
That is
only
1 gill. TWO
vrtenttrs
of ney
yearly
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or
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Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [ef Yes
[MN] No
Hf Yes, check which BOR you attended: [1% March
[0] July
[I] December
If No, please check the applicable reason(s):
a Not required to attend
[IB] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5)
Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order
Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping
{} Other
If you checked “other” above, explain;Page 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
:
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the muitipte parce! form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel Number; 0421260
Classification of Property:
Real [1
Personal i] (check one)
Agriculturai [)
Commercial
1
industriat []
Residential a
Timber-Cutover [1
Developmentat {1
Utility [J (check one)
Assessed Value {also known as Stale Equalized Value) established
| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review:
by the Board of Review:
[ZR
os gle
i30 , 700
What do you believe Is the fair market value (also known as true cash vaiue)?
#80, coo
What do you believe is the assessed value? {multiply true cash
What do you believe is the taxable value? {cannot exceed
value by .5)
90, ooo
assessed value)
EP
Fee Information
DoesPage 4
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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 Kelly A Bernard, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002434 City Of Marquette, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: June 24, 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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City Of Marquette
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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 Kelly A Bernard, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002434 City Of Marquette, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: June 24, 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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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS RECEIVED MAY 15 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR LANSING PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name ML Last Name/Company Name Kelty A Bernar Mailing Address (No., Street. P.O. Box or Rural Route) lito A 7% Sf City or Town State ZIP Code _ MARGue fe Mm 5855 Teléphone Number Golo 262 ©0950 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) IGPfm59@ qmail com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name < Last Name H Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emall) Section 3: Subject Property Information *use the multipte parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you if you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? appeailng? | [} Yes* [mn] No** **|f No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Property Address (No, Street) lo N 7% si 7iP Code
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON
|. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (heck
ail that apply)
J True Cash and Taxable Value
al Taxable Value Only (calculation)
[| Uncapping of Taxable Value
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
ov ry
home. Ard
[ hod
Ho
oni bid
II pesple, prrhace Wf,
17 Spechon
(as © codibion oF Gehry +), and Spend even cent Tr
3
2
ara
hod
offer [ong for 3 home Hop 2c yes.
/ om CF
qm
2702,
single,
{ Zeid ower #29, ovo
ASking price
In order Ho just get
a home!
my randy
1h come Js: B29a3,
4 roy #279, 27
ob frat for house Juxey,
That is
only
1 gill. TWO
vrtenttrs
of ney
yearly
on come. is Jest
or
hatse Faxes ora howe
[ lrdiy cen, Hnd wil Snotber pad
© omillege fal has
Just
Passed,
vive
will
go vp Agen,
©
When) purchased, my taxes
neeB2539.71/y1- ju 2022 snd rao
|
:
ore BYGs |, 26 Jus
in
2026, and 31g
1 alse
pay die
cay
#25 ime,
fr Hash
pay yeasts oes od
2-3
pngviths Sy ho
I
Pay
wae! WER
bay ole,
Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [ef Yes
[MN] No
Hf Yes, check which BOR you attended: [1% March
[0] July
[I] December
If No, please check the applicable reason(s):
a Not required to attend
[IB] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5)
Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order
Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping
{} Other
If you checked “other” above, explain;Page 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
:
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the muitipte parce! form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel Number; 0421260
Classification of Property:
Real [1
Personal i] (check one)
Agriculturai [)
Commercial
1
industriat []
Residential a
Timber-Cutover [1
Developmentat {1
Utility [J (check one)
Assessed Value {also known as Stale Equalized Value) established
| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review:
by the Board of Review:
[ZR
os gle
i30 , 700
What do you believe Is the fair market value (also known as true cash vaiue)?
#80, coo
What do you believe is the assessed value? {multiply true cash
What do you believe is the taxable value? {cannot exceed
value by .5)
90, ooo
assessed value)
EP
Fee Information
DoesPage 4
STAT
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