Lavern F Brinkey, Petitioner V Township Of Waterford, Respondent

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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 

Lavern F Brinkey, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003991 

 

Waterford Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Joshua M. Wease 

 

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

 

CONSENT JUDGMENT 

 

The Tribunal has reviewed the Stipulation and finds that it comports with the mandates 

of State law.1 As a result, the Tribunal shall enter the parties’ Stipulation. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment including all 

attachments, terms and conditions is GRANTED and ADOPTED, unless otherwise 

indicated. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with maintaining the assessment 

rolls for the tax years at issue shall correct or cause the assessment rolls to be 

corrected to reflect the property’s taxable values within 20 days of entry of this Consent 

Judgment.2 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with collecting or refunding the 

affected taxes shall collect taxes and any applicable interest or issue a refund as 

required by the Consent Judgment within 28 days of the entry of the Consent 

Judgment. If a refund is warranted, it shall, unless otherwise indicated, include a 

proportionate share of any property tax administration fees paid and of penalty and 

interest paid on delinquent taxes. The refund shall also, unless otherwise indicated, 

separately indicate the amount of the taxes, fees, penalties, and interest being 

refunded. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been unlawfully paid shall, unless 

otherwise indicated, bear interest from the date of payment to the date of judgment and 

the judgment shall bear interest to the date of its payment. A sum determined by the 

Tribunal to have been underpaid shall not bear interest for any time period prior to 28 

days after the issuance of this Consent Judgment. Pursuant to MCL 205.737, interest 

shall accrue (i) after December 31, 2013, through June 30, 2016, at the rate of 4.25%, 

(ii) after June 30, 2016, through December 31, 2016, at the rate of 4.40%, (iii) after 

December 31, 2016, through June 30, 2017, at the rate of 4.50%, (iv) after June 30, 

2017, through December 31, 2017, at the rate of 4.70%, (v) after December 31, 2017, 

 

1 See MCL 211.27a. 

2 See MCL 205.755.

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through June 30, 2018, at the rate of 5.15%, (vi) after June 30, 2018, through December 

31, 2018, at the rate of 5.41%, (vii) after December 31, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at 

the rate of 5.9%, (viii) after June 30, 2019 through December 31, 2019, at the rate of 

6.39%, (ix) after December 31, 2019, through June 30, 2020, at the rate of 6.40%, (x) 

after June 30 2020, through December 31, 2020, at the rate of 5.63%, (xi) after 

December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2022, at the rate of 4.25%, (xii) after June 30, 

2022, through December 31, 2022, at the rate of 4.27%, (xiii) after December 31, 2022, 

through June 30, 2023, at the rate of 5.65%, (xiv) after June 30, 2023, through 

December 31, 2023, at the rate of 8.25%, (xv) after December 31, 2023, through June 

30, 2024, at the rate of 9.30%, and (xvi) after June 30, 2024, through December 31, 

2024, at the rate of 9.50%. 

 

This Consent Judgment resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 

 

See docket look up for a copy of stipulation and for any possible refund 

paragraph. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

Entered: November 20, 2024 

Sy 

 

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives. 

 

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Lavern F Brinkey 

Petitioner(s) 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

v 

MTT Docket No.24-003991 

Township of Waterford 

Respondent(s) 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

{DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION) 

1. 

The subject property is in Oakland 

County. 

2. 

Property Parcel No: 13-15-103-005 

- (If more 

than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation Form 

addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

3. 

The property identified above shall be granted an exemption under MCL 211.7b for 

the 2024 

fax year(s). 

4. 

List any special terms or conditions being proposed by the parties that would affect 

the execution of this Consent Judgment including, but not limited to, the joint 

payment of the refund, the waiver of interest, etc. (attach additional page if 

necessary): 

NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the 

appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 

1 of each year for appeals 

pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the 

appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s).

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6. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) 

Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

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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

Lavern F Brinkey,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003991

Township Of Waterford,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

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If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: November 20, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Lavern F Brinkey

4835 Hatchery

Waterford , MI 48329

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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

Lavern F Brinkey,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003991

Township Of Waterford,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Lavern F Brinkey 

Petitioner(s) 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

v 

MTT Docket No.24-003991 

Township of Waterford 

Respondent(s) 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

{DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION) 

1. 

The subject property is in Oakland 

County. 

2. 

Property Parcel No: 13-15-103-005 

- (If more 

than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation Form 

addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

3. 

The property identified above shall be granted an exemption under MCL 211.7b for 

the 2024 

fax year(s). 

4. 

List any special terms or conditions being proposed by the parties that would affect 

the execution of this Consent Judgment including, but not limited to, the joint 

payment of the refund, the waiver of interest, etc. (attach additional page if 

necessary): 

NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the 

appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 

1 of each year for appeals 

pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the 

appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s).

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6. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) 

Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Printed Name: L-A Jv 10 

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Date: 

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authorized representative: 

Yala 

Printed Name: 

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Date: 

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

6055 (01-24) 

Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended 

With this notice, you are notified that the Disabled Veterans Exemption on the property identified below has been 

denied. 

If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the appeal procedures 

specified below. 

Type or print in blue or black ink. 

PART 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION Type or print legibly. Use a separate form for each property number. 

1. Property Tax Identification Number 

2. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or City) 

13-15-103-005 

Waterford 

3. County 

. 

’ 

Oakland 

Township 

City 

4. Street Address of Property (Provide a Complete Address) 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

4835 Hatchery Rd 

Waterford 

Mi 

48329 

5. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

Lavern Brinkey 

6. Owner's Daytime Telephone Number 

7. Owner's Email Address 

248-674-4338 

8. Mailing Address if Different than Property Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

9. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason: 

| a. The owner is neither a disabled veteran who qualifies for the exemption nor the unremarried surviving spouse of 

a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption 

| b. The property claimed is not the owner's homestead. 

OJ c. The property has transferred, and the qualifying individual is no longer the owner. 

OJ d. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner. 

e. Other: The unremarried surviving spouse is not the sole owner of the property. 

10, Slaim Denied for Calendar Year(s) or Partial Calendar Year: 

< 

PART 2: CERTIFICATION 

/ 

11. Name of the Local Assessor a Fi 

/ 

Paula Moorg// 

/ 

12. Ae 

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13. Date 

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14. Address of Local Government Unit- 

City 

State 

/ZIP Code 

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5200 Civic Center Dr 

Waterford 

Mi 

48329

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 24-003991

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Township Of Waterford (OAKLAND)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Paula

M.I.

Last Name

Moore

Firm Name (if any)

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

5200 Civic Center Drive

City or Town

Waterford

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48329

Telephone Number

248-674-6204

Fax Number

248-674-5455

E-mail Address

pmoore@waterfordmi.gov

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

Yes

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.

N/A 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

At the time of application, the property was owned by both the surviving spouse and daughter, not solely the surviving spouse.

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)? 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? 

If yes, cite the Board’s authority.

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? 

If yes, explain.

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

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?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption:

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS

Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Tax Year(s) denied:

2024

List the date the exemption was denied:

7/15/2024

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt?

MCL - Section 211.7b

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number:

13-15-103-005

Classification of Property:

Real 

Residential

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

125710

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

47860

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

251420

Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

125710

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Paula Moore

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not 

submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.L. 

Last Name/Company Name 

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Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

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City or Town 

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ZIP Code 

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Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

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E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels areyou | [[] vest 

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appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

**If no, you must file Separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) 

[O True Cash and Taxable Value 

[O Poverty Exemption 

[0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

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[1 uncapping of Taxable Value 

[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

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Year(s) you are appealing: 

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Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? O Yes 

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If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: O March 

[Hl] July 

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If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

Not required to attend 

[| Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[| Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

0 Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order 

Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping

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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 Identification Number: 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

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Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

HL pos 

15; 700 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

45,060 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

500 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

15° 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* 

Parcel Identification Number: 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Ferg! 

(check one) 

Od 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

What do you believe is the property’s classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

[m] 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Resid: 

ntial 

 Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Ifimproved property, how is the property currently being used? 

Ifimproved property, for what use was the property designed?

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

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THIER 20 ss aban 

5107 (Rev. 11-23) 

State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Jul 12 7874 

issued under authority of Public Act 161 of 2013, 

MCL 211.7b. Filing is mandatory. 

Instructions: This form is to be used to apply for an exemption of property taxes under MCL 211.7b, for real property used and 

by a disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible fof th 

section. 

OWNER INFORMATION (Enter information for the disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse) 

Owner's Name 

Owner's Telephone Number 

Co 

Laval) 

Fo 

Brin Keo 

sw® bE 4338 

Owner's Mailing Address 

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City 

State 

ZIP Code 

R35 

Rade hery 

Loser Ford 

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LEGAL DESIGNEE INFORMATION (Complete if applicable) 

Legal Designee Name 

Daytime Telephone Number 

Legal Designee Mailing Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

HOMESTEAD PROPERTY INFORMATION (Enter information for the property in which the exemption Is being claimed) 

Name of Local Unit

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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

Lavern F Brinkey,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003991

Township Of Waterford,

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 279. 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: October 25, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Lavern F Brinkey

4835 Hatchery

Waterford , MI 48329

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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

Lavern F Brinkey,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003991

Township Of Waterford,

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 279. 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: October 25, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not 

submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

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Last Name/Company Name 

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Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

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Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

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E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels areyou | [[] vest 

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appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

**If no, you must file Separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) 

[O True Cash and Taxable Value 

[O Poverty Exemption 

[0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

w Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[1 uncapping of Taxable Value 

[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[0 classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

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Year(s) you are appealing: 

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Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? O Yes 

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If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: O March 

[Hl] July 

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If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

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[| Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[| Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

0 Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order 

Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping

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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 Identification Number: 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

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Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

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15; 700 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

45,060 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

500 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

15° 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* 

Parcel Identification Number: 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

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(check one) 

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Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

What do you believe is the property’s classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

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Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Resid: 

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Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Ifimproved property, how is the property currently being used? 

Ifimproved property, for what use was the property designed?

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

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State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Jul 12 7874 

issued under authority of Public Act 161 of 2013, 

MCL 211.7b. Filing is mandatory. 

Instructions: This form is to be used to apply for an exemption of property taxes under MCL 211.7b, for real property used and 

by a disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible fof th 

section. 

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Owner's Name 

Owner's Telephone Number 

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LEGAL DESIGNEE INFORMATION (Complete if applicable) 

Legal Designee Name 

Daytime Telephone Number 

Legal Designee Mailing Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

HOMESTEAD PROPERTY INFORMATION (Enter information for the property in which the exemption Is being claimed) 

Name of Local Unit

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