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Laura A Jones Petitioner V Township Of Clay Respondent
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- Laura A Jones
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- Township Of Clay
Case overview
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- 26-002468-TT
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- Default Respondent
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- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Saint Clair
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Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 09/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Respondent | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/07/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 06/26/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/26/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/20/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** ST. CLAIR County: CLAY TOWNSHIP Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 74-14-541-0032-000 152,685C 280,100 249,800 30,300 2024 157,418C 293,300 262,600 30,700 2025 161,668C 266,300M 312,200 281,500 30,700 2026 Tentative Tentative Tentative Tentative 2027 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year Work Description for Permit PZ2022-0024, Issued 05/17/2022: 30 ' x 4 ' decorative fence 1) Fence type, height, installation per Section 3.08 2) Decorative (as defined in Ord. #126) only permitted in the front yard space 3) Property owner and Contrcator responsible for locating fence within property boundaries 4) Subject to field inspection Work Description for Permit PE2005-0024, Issued 03/02/2005: ELECTRICAL FOR ALTERATIONS Work Description for Permit 96-2462, Issued 05/01/1996: DEMO/ADDN * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value 0-240 FTD/200 D 259.56 0.00 1.0000 0.0000 425 100* 0 ACREAGE TABLE 'A' 3.810 Acres 16,139 100 61,491 RIGHT OF W ROAD (R.O.W.) 0.16 Acres 0 100 0 RIGHT OF W DRAIN (CERT.) 0.67 Acres 0 100 0 * denotes lines that do not contribute to the total acreage calculation. 207 Actual Front Feet, 4.64 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 61,491 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 00030.030 OUT BACK ROADS -PAVED CL 10/21/2024 FILE REVIE BJS 06/20/2018 MMSVP BJS 09/26/2017 NBH REV LA Who When What Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain Topography of Site Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. X X X X Public Improvements Vacant Improved X The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: Township of Clay, County of St Clair, Michigan Comments/Influences PART OF LOT 1281 BEG ON CENTER OF FIELD RD & EXTD N LINE LOT 1281 TH N 73 DEG 32 1/2 MIN E ON N LINE 667.21 FT, TH S 16 DEG 27 1/2 MIN E 364.18 FT, TH S 86 DEG 23 1/2 MIN W 747.14 FT TO FIELD RD, TH N 0 DEG 37 MIN E 207.25 FT TO BEG. SUP ROY T GILBERTS PLAT NO 17 SEC 4 T2N R16E (W06032D) Tax Description JONES LAURA 8959 FIELD RD CLAY TWP MI 48001 Owner's Name/Address 8959 FIELD RD Property Address COMPLETED 96-2443 04/01/1996 COMMERCIAL ADDITIONS 2027 Est TCV Tentative COMPLETED 96-2462 05/01/1996 MAP #: 541-1281 D COMPLETED PE2005-0024 03/02/2005 ELECTRICAL UPGRADE P.R.E. 100% / / PENDING RE PZ2022-0024 05/17/2022 FENCE School: ALGONAC COMMUNITY SCH DIST Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: RS-1 Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV 0.0 deed 1228/0326 03-ARM'S LENGTH OTH 12/01/1989 61,550 0.0 deed 1949/100 21-NOT USED/OTHER OTH 09/23/1999 0 JONES LAURA JONES SCOTT/LAURA Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 09/09/2026
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Class: C +10 Effec. Age: 43 Floor Area: 3,815 Total Base New : 651,188 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 371,123 X 1.280 Estimated T.C.V: 475,037 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family C Cls C 10 Blt 1954 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 3052 SF Floor Area = 3815 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=57/100/100/100/57 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1.25 Story Brick Crawl Space 3,052 Total: 577,445 329,089 Other Additions/Adjustments Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 2 10,375 5,914 Extra Sink 1 1,060 604 Water/Sewer 1000 Gal Septic 1 5,432 3,096 Public Water 1 1,697 967 Porches CCP (1 Story) 112 3,801 2,167 WPP 219 5,812 3,313 Garages Class: C Exterior: Brick Foundation: 42 Inch (Unfinished) Base Cost 528 31,712 18,076 Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -4,032 -2,298 Class: D Exterior: Pole (Unfinished) Base Cost 576 14,285 8,142 Fireplaces Prefab 2 Story 1 3,601 2,053 Totals: 651,188 371,123 Notes: ECF (030 ALL OUT BACK ROADS-PAVED) 1.280 => TCV: 475,037 Carport Area: Roof: Bsmnt Garage: Year Built: Car Capacity: Class: C Exterior: Brick Brick Ven.: 0 Stone Ven.: 0 Common Wall: 1 Wall Foundation: 42 Inch Finished ?: Auto. Doors: 0 Mech. Doors: 0 Area: 528 % Good: 0 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 (17) Garage CCP (1 Story) WPP 112 219 Type Area (16) Porches/Decks Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Gas 1 (15) Fireplaces Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System (15) Built-ins Lump Sum Items: Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal Septic 2000 Gal Septic 1 1 (14) Water/Sewer Average Fixture(s) 3 Fixture Bath 2 Fixture Bath Softener, Auto Softener, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan 3 1 (13) Plumbing Few Ave. X Many No. of Elec. Outlets Min Ord. X Ex. No./Qual. of Fixtures Amps Service 150 (12) Electric Central Air Wood Furnace Forced Air w/o Ducts Forced Air w/ Ducts Forced Hot Water Electric Baseboard Elec. Ceil. Radiant Radiant (in-floor) Electric Wall Heat Space Heater Wall/Floor Furnace Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling X Elec. Steam Oil Coal X Gas Wood (11) Heating/Cooling Joists: Unsupported Len: Cntr.Sup: (10) Floor Support Recreation SF Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF Walkout Doors (A) (9) Basement Finish Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor (8) Basement Basement: 0 S.F. Crawl: 3052 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 0.0 (7) Excavation Drywall X (6) Ceilings Kitchen: Other:
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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. 26-002468 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: Township Of Clay (SAINT CLAIR) 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 Bonny M.I. Last Name Campbell Firm Name (if any) Clay Township Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4710 Pte Tremble Rd City or Town Clay Twp State Michigan ZIP Code 48001 Telephone Number 810-794-9303 E-mail Address bcampbell@claytwpmi.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: Clay Township never received the petition. The municipality received no physical mail, certified mail, or electronic notification regarding this case prior to finding the default. 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: 74-14-541-0032-000 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 266300 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 161688 What do you believe is the fair market value? 532600 What do you believe is the taxable value? Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Bonny Campbell 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 Laura A Jones, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002468 Township Of Clay, 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: August 7, 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. 26-002468 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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Laura A Jones 8959 Field Rd Algonac , MI 48001
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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 Laura A Jones, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002468 Township Of Clay, 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: August 7, 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 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. 26-002468 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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RECEIVED MAY 21 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITHER: DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR ING AN arom 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 informatior: First Name M1 Last NamelCompany Name LRAVEA A Jones Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route] 945 Fleld Bd Alcoa. ML 4800] elephone Number SKE ASS — S76 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all carrespondence via email} City or Town Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name [NR Last Name 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 email) Section 3: Subject Property Information suse the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? appealing? i [H] Yes* [| No** **If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Property Address (No., Street) «wig 8957" Field Bl _ oo
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check ait that apply) if True Cash and Taxable Value [J Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Appealing the Change of Classification of the Dwelling Feem a BE Made in (997 TO a CAI0 tn 203.6 The BE established] The, Assessed (alien 19C7- AZ YRS Argo Which Based fhe Taxable ad TF hae. been Pays property takes oN €or 23 years, Changiug the Classi fiaatiof Suddely 3a A CHO Took The Assessed alue down to 66,300 From QA6— 3[2,200 Brwgivg the Valve. down a€-thel Ducllivg €egm 269¢, 400 +035 33, 600T hae beenOreL PAIN a COR KL Vea SN 01 have, boeen Ving Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? ives [} No hi i Yes, check which BOR you attended: [2] March || July 1] December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): [| Not required to attend [] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if ves, include explanation in Section 5) |] Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order H Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: I 1y- 5Y(- 005-000 Classification of Property: Real] Personal L] (check one) Agricultural 1 ~~ Commercial [] Industrial (0 Residential CY” 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: J Ful, ADO 4 G1 ‘ Lele What do you believe Is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? y = * (00, 000 What do you beli v is the assessed value? (multiply true cash What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed value by .5) 00 oN assessed value) - A . Fee Information Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue? Jes O No If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at Issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. Ifyou are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $0ver $500,000.00 $300.00 If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Sig nature *Required Petitioner or Attorgley/Authorized ative’s Signature: Isl
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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM CLAY TOWNSHIP ASSESSING DEPARTMENT 4710 PTE TREMBLE RD CLAY TOWNSHIP, MI 48001 810-794-9303 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional ): 74-14-541-0032-000 8959 FIELD RD JONES LAURA PART OF LOT 1281 BEG ON CENTER OF FIELD RD & EXTD 8959 FIELD RD N LINE LOT 1281 THN 73 DEG 32 1/2 MIN E ON N LINE CLAY TWP MI 48001
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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 Laura A Jones, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002468 Township Of Clay, 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 26, 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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Laura A Jones 8959 Field Rd Algonac , MI 48001
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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 Laura A Jones, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002468 Township Of Clay, 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 26, 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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RECEIVED MAY 21 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITHER: DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR ING AN arom 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 informatior: First Name M1 Last NamelCompany Name LRAVEA A Jones Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route] 945 Fleld Bd Alcoa. ML 4800] elephone Number SKE ASS — S76 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all carrespondence via email} City or Town Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name [NR Last Name 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 email) Section 3: Subject Property Information suse the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? appealing? i [H] Yes* [| No** **If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Property Address (No., Street) «wig 8957" Field Bl _ oo
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check ait that apply) if True Cash and Taxable Value [J Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Appealing the Change of Classification of the Dwelling Feem a BE Made in (997 TO a CAI0 tn 203.6 The BE established] The, Assessed (alien 19C7- AZ YRS Argo Which Based fhe Taxable ad TF hae. been Pays property takes oN €or 23 years, Changiug the Classi fiaatiof Suddely 3a A CHO Took The Assessed alue down to 66,300 From QA6— 3[2,200 Brwgivg the Valve. down a€-thel Ducllivg €egm 269¢, 400 +035 33, 600T hae beenOreL PAIN a COR KL Vea SN 01 have, boeen Ving Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? ives [} No hi i Yes, check which BOR you attended: [2] March || July 1] December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): [| Not required to attend [] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if ves, include explanation in Section 5) |] Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order H Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: I 1y- 5Y(- 005-000 Classification of Property: Real] Personal L] (check one) Agricultural 1 ~~ Commercial [] Industrial (0 Residential CY” 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: J Ful, ADO 4 G1 ‘ Lele What do you believe Is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? y = * (00, 000 What do you beli v is the assessed value? (multiply true cash What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed value by .5) 00 oN assessed value) - A . Fee Information Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue? Jes O No If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at Issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. Ifyou are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $0ver $500,000.00 $300.00 If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Sig nature *Required Petitioner or Attorgley/Authorized ative’s Signature: Isl
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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM CLAY TOWNSHIP ASSESSING DEPARTMENT 4710 PTE TREMBLE RD CLAY TOWNSHIP, MI 48001 810-794-9303 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional ): 74-14-541-0032-000 8959 FIELD RD JONES LAURA PART OF LOT 1281 BEG ON CENTER OF FIELD RD & EXTD 8959 FIELD RD N LINE LOT 1281 THN 73 DEG 32 1/2 MIN E ON N LINE CLAY TWP MI 48001
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