Menelik Tefera, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, 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 

Menelik Tefera, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003974 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Jason C. Grinnell 

 

 

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 true cash and taxable values as provided in this 

Consent Judgment within 20 days of the entry of the 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, 

 

1 See MCL 211.27a. 

2 See MCL 205.755.

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

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%, (xvi) after June 30, 2024, through December 31, 2024, at 

the rate of 9.50%, and (xvii) after December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at the 

rate of 9.47%. 

 

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: January 10, 2025 

jmb 

 

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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MENELIK TEFERA 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LANSING 

Vv 

Petitioner(s) 

CITY OF DETROIT 

Respondent(s) 

DIRECTOR 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No.24-003974 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

(VALUATION) 

1. 

The subject property is in WAYNE 

County. 

2. 

Parcel Number: 16019429, 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, altach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation 

Form addressing alf other parcels at issue.) 

3. 

The values for the properly identified above as established by Respondent's Board 

of Review are: 

MARLON {, BROWN, DPA 

Tax year 

Assessed Value (AV) 

Taxable Value mv 

2024 

126,500 

126,500 

4. 

The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for 

settlement purposes are. 

True Cash Value 

AV 

™v 

Tax year 

2024 

188,000 

94,000 

94,000 

5, 

If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable 

inflation rate multiplier, explain why {e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, 

omitted property etc.) 

Transfer of Ownership

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

appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 

1of 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). 

IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 

7. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: 

(If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separale page addressing 

all other parcels being withdrawn.) 

: 

8. 

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

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

; 

i) 

Printed Name: 

Unchecha 

Homes Lc 

/ Mene kt 

Teen 

Date: 

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Signature of Respondent's authorized representative: 

I Vee LY De 

Naver an 

printed Name: Lana Ile Th Ler iy 

pate: 

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DETROIT, MI 48226 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

P.O. BOX 30232 

LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

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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

Menelik Tefera,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003974

City of Detroit,

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: January 9, 2025

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

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

Menelik Tefera,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003974

City of Detroit,

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

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MENELIK TEFERA 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LANSING 

Vv 

Petitioner(s) 

CITY OF DETROIT 

Respondent(s) 

DIRECTOR 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No.24-003974 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

(VALUATION) 

1. 

The subject property is in WAYNE 

County. 

2. 

Parcel Number: 16019429, 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, altach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation 

Form addressing alf other parcels at issue.) 

3. 

The values for the properly identified above as established by Respondent's Board 

of Review are: 

MARLON {, BROWN, DPA 

Tax year 

Assessed Value (AV) 

Taxable Value mv 

2024 

126,500 

126,500 

4. 

The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for 

settlement purposes are. 

True Cash Value 

AV 

™v 

Tax year 

2024 

188,000 

94,000 

94,000 

5, 

If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable 

inflation rate multiplier, explain why {e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, 

omitted property etc.) 

Transfer of Ownership

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

appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 

1of 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). 

IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 

7. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: 

(If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separale page addressing 

all other parcels being withdrawn.) 

: 

8. 

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

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

; 

i) 

Printed Name: 

Unchecha 

Homes Lc 

/ Mene kt 

Teen 

Date: 

wl 

202¢f 

/ 

Signature of Respondent's authorized representative: 

I Vee LY De 

Naver an 

printed Name: Lana Ile Th Ler iy 

pate: 

_ove mes H, S02

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PEE 

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DETROIT, MI 48226 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

P.O. BOX 30232 

LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

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RECEIVED 

NOV 2 0 2024 

> 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON [. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003974 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

ML: 

Last Name/Campany Name/Unit of Government: 

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

County: 

City or Town: 

State: 

2iP Code: 

Tetephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

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

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

I 

First Name: 

Mm. 

Last Name: 

Dana 

McMurray 

"mt 

City of Detroit-Office of the Assessor 

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

2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 804 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code; 

Detroit 

MI 

[48226 

Telephone Number; 

Fax Number: 

313 858-1657 

E-mail Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

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

0 Yes 

[1] No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

0 Yes 

[I No 

Not Applicable

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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 property located at 17605 Stoepel is a 2 story brick dwelling with 2,944 square feet 

of living space. In accordance with state law, an Assessor's duty is to assess property at 

50% True Cash Value (TCV). Based upon evidence received by the petitioner, the City 

of Detroit recommends a reduction of the True Cash Value from 253,000 to 188,000 

which equates to $63.86 TCV per foot. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

{F PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at-a Board of Review {BOR)? 

Yes 

[Mm] No 

yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

[8] July 

[Im] December 

if no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? O Yes 

O No 

*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? [mm] Yes 

[m] No 

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? i] Yes 

No 

If yes, explaln 

. 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

[} Yes 

No 

if so, what is the issue date?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption ata BOR? |] Yes 

[J No 

if Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March 

O July 

a December 

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 ata BOR? [_] Yes 

[| No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [| March 

[| July 

[1 December 

Tax Year(s) denied: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

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

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY 

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one} 

a 

Agricuitural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 6: Valuation Information suse the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels, 

Parcel Identification Number: 

16019429. 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

a 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

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

126,500 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

126,500 

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

188,000

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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

Menelik Tefera, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 MTT Docket No. 24-003974

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER DENYING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT

The Tribunal has reviewed the case file and the stipulation, filed on November 5, 2024, 

and finds that: a consent judgment can only be entered if a stipulation is filed after the 

filing of a petition and answer. See TTR 249 and 281. Because no answer has been 

filed in this case, the stipulation cannot be entered at this time and must be denied. 

IT IS ORDERED that the Parties’ Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is 

DENIED.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a hearing in this case shall be scheduled in the normal 

course.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that because this Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment is no longer pending before the Tribunal, a new stipulation is required for any 

future settlement. However, if the new stipulation is filed within 14 days of the issuance 

of this Order, no additional filing fee is required.

By _____________________________

 

 Marcus L. Abood, Tribunal Member

Entered: November 14, 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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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

Menelik Tefera, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 MTT Docket No. 24-003974

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER DENYING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT

The Tribunal has reviewed the case file and the stipulation, filed on November 5, 2024, 

and finds that: a consent judgment can only be entered if a stipulation is filed after the 

filing of a petition and answer. See TTR 249 and 281. Because no answer has been 

filed in this case, the stipulation cannot be entered at this time and must be denied. 

IT IS ORDERED that the Parties’ Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is 

DENIED.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a hearing in this case shall be scheduled in the normal 

course.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that because this Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment is no longer pending before the Tribunal, a new stipulation is required for any 

future settlement. However, if the new stipulation is filed within 14 days of the issuance 

of this Order, no additional filing fee is required.

By _____________________________

 

 Marcus L. Abood, Tribunal Member

Entered: November 14, 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 . 

HA 

HOMES 

LL 

AX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

MENELIK TEFERA 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

nv 

/MTT Docket No.24-003974 

CITY OF DETROIT 

, 

Respondent(s) 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

(VALUATION) 

1. 

The subject property is in WAYNE 

County. 

2. 

Parcel Number: 16019429. 

; 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

3. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board 

of Review are: 

Taxyear 

| Assessed Value (AV) | Taxable Value (TV) | 

2024 

126,500 

126,500 

4. 

The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for 

settlement purposes are: 

Taxyear 

| 

True Cash Value 

AV 

TV 

2024 

188,000 

94,000 

94,000 

5. 

If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable 

inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, 

omitted property etc.) 

Transfer of Ownership

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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). 

IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 

7. The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: 

(If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing 

all other parcels being withdrawn.) 

8. 

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

Signature of Petitioner's 

Atthorize 

enfative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Printed Name: 

Wich “ 

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Date: 

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Spe of Respondent's authorized representative: 

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Use this checklist to facilitate efficient processing and entry of your Stipulation for Entry of 

Consent Judgment (Stipulation) with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and avold denial for failing to 

comply with the Tribunal’s rules of practice and procedure. 

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 

MAKE SURE... 

0 

The correct form for the issue being appealed (valuation, principal residence exemption, 

uncapping, special assessment, other exemption, etc.) 

is used. 

O The patties’ names, docket number, and parcel number are all correct and match the 

pleadings (the petition and answer) and other documentation on file. (If there are any errors 

in the pleadings, you must file an explanation and record card or other documentation that 

confirms the information identified in the stipulation are correct.) 

0 The stipulation includes all parcels and tax years under appeal OR identifies the parcel 

number(s) and/or tax year(s) being withdrawn from the appeal after Paragraph 6 of the 

stipulation form. 

[J BOTH parties or their authorized representative(s) sign the stipulation on the appropriate 

signature lines. 

OO The stipulation is signed by the party or authorized representative who signed the petition 

and answer UNLESS an appearance has been filed for one or more parties. If an 

appearance has been filed, the stipulation must be signed by the individual who filed the 

appearance Alf the person signing the stipulation did not sign the petition/answer or 

o 

“previously file an appearance, an appearance must be-filed with the stipulation.) 

AS 

[0 

To only use formal electronic signatures using /s/ John Smith ora * graphic representation of 

the signature , i.e., 

[0 

The printed name of the signing party 

¢ or authorized 

{ representative 

| is Identified under each 

signature line. 

. 

, 

[0° To include the applicable filing fee, if any. 

: 

VALUATION APPEALS 

MAKE SURE... 

0 

The values established by the Board of Review are correctly identified and match the 

. pleadings and other documentation on file. (If there are any errors in the pleadings, you 

must file an explanation and record card or other documentation that confirms the values

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In the Small Claims Division, include subsequent

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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 

Menelik Tefera, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003974 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER VACATING ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

ORDER REINSTATING CASE 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an Order of 

Dismissal on October 23, 2024. The Tribunal erred in the entry of this Order because 

the evidence submitted demonstrates that the petition was timely postmarked within the 

35-day appeal period to the Tribunal at the correct address. The appeal was therefore 

timely filed and is properly pending under MCL 205.735a(6). As such, the Tribunal finds 

good cause to vacate the Order and reinstate the case. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Dismissal is VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is REINSTATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent shall file an answer within 28 days of this 

Order. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 By: _____________________________ 

Entered: November 1, 2024 

bw/jcr 

 

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

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

Menelik Tefera, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 24-003974

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

The petition was not filed by July 31 or the next business day after the Tribunal offices 

were closed. See MCL 205.735a(6). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This Order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 23, 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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Menelik Tefera

188 Bowen Circle S/w

Atlanta , GA 30315

Page 4

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

Menelik Tefera, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 24-003974

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

The petition was not filed by July 31 or the next business day after the Tribunal offices 

were closed. See MCL 205.735a(6). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This Order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the

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M

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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 

Menelik Tefera, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003974 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER VACATING ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

ORDER REINSTATING CASE 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an Order of 

Dismissal on October 23, 2024. The Tribunal erred in the entry of this Order because 

the evidence submitted demonstrates that the petition was timely postmarked within the 

35-day appeal period to the Tribunal at the correct address. The appeal was therefore 

timely filed and is properly pending under MCL 205.735a(6). As such, the Tribunal finds 

good cause to vacate the Order and reinstate the case. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Dismissal is VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is REINSTATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent shall file an answer within 28 days of this 

Order. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 By: _____________________________ 

Entered: November 1, 2024 

bw/jcr 

 

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

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

Menelik Tefera, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 24-003974

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

The petition was not filed by July 31 or the next business day after the Tribunal offices 

were closed. See MCL 205.735a(6). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This Order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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MTT Docket No. 24-003974

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 23, 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

Page 3

Menelik Tefera

188 Bowen Circle S/w

Atlanta , GA 30315

Page 4

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

Menelik Tefera, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 24-003974

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

The petition was not filed by July 31 or the next business day after the Tribunal offices 

were closed. See MCL 205.735a(6). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This Order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the

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M

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RECEIVED 

Traninfo:4606 

25767578-1 

09/09/24 

Chih: 

1081 

Aut: $200.00 

SEP 17 2024 

5] 

0: HARESHA HOMES 

| 

a) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

= 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIR 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND inky 

ACTING DIRECTOR 

SUZANNE SONNEBORN 

EXECUTIVE 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. 

Py 

ant 

Tax Tribunal 

Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice 

(e.g. 

Board of 

ew Decision or 

Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if app! 

submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.L 

Last Name/Company Name 

Menelik 

Tefera 

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

188 Bowen Circle S/W 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Atlanta 

GA 

[30315 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

678-596-6000 

n/a 

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

Section 2: Petitioner’s BAdoroeyiAuthorized 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-mall) 

Section 3: Subject Property information

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Temes 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

ACTING DIRECTOR 

SUZANNE SONNEBORN 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

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

[ True Cash and Taxable Value 

1 Poverty Exemption 

Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Uncapping of Taxable Value 

O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

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

{J Ctassification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The purpose of this appeal has to do with The recently received property taxes far 2024 for my Staepef property purchased in July 2023. My Summer property aves by itseff went 

up three times the amaunt of my entire 2023 property taxes. When 

| compare it ta other properties that have sold in the area In 2023-2024 (see below), the sales price ranged 

from $140,000 lo $482,000 within a mile radius of my property. Based on the properties sold below at the average cost of $64.44 per sq feet, for 

a 2,944 sq ft property, the 

estimated True Cash Value should have bean $189,711 instead of the $325,458 as shown on my Natice of Assessment, Since the Taxable Value should be half of the 

estimated True Cash Value of the $189,716, the Taxable Value should have been $94,858 instead of $125,500 as shown on the denial letter from the 2024 March Board of 

Review as wall as the 2024 Summer Tax Bil. 

Two-family flats sald ragently within a mile radius: 

0 17417 Staepel - 4 bedrooms and 2 baths; 2386 sq Tt; Sold for $140,000 on 5/22/24; Cost per Sq/ft = $58.68 

0 18105 Roselawn -6 bedrooms and 2.5 baths; 2833 sq ft; Sold for $140,000 on 5/31/24; Cost per Sq/ft = $47.73 

0 17183 Stoepel Street -5 bedrooms and 2 batch; 2358 square feet; Soid for $175,000 on 3/7/24; Cost per Sg/ft = $74.22 

0 17318 Stoepe! Street -5 bedrooms and 2 batch; $q ft 2174; Sold for §185,0000 on 9/14/2023; Cost per Sq/ft = $85.09 

[0 17312 Indianan Street -5 bedrooms and 2.5 bath; 2287 sq fi; Soid for $182,000 on 11/30/23; Cost per Sqift = $79.58 

] 

0 16920 La Salle - 8 bedraom and 4.5 bath; 4232 sq ft; Sold for $175,000k on 3/4/24; Cost per Sa/ft = $41.35 

Please also note that thers are several vacant properties on Stospal not to mention a few boarded homes and those that are in need of much needed repair. 

Since buying this property in July, 

| have spent a considerable amount of time working with the tax assessar’ 

s office in getting clerical issues and refund of overpayment 

rectified. This is In addition to my appeal to the Notice of Assessment/Tax Valuation

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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

Menelik Tefera,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003974

City of Detroit,

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 23, 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

Page 2

Menelik Tefera

188 Bowen Circle S/w

Atlanta , GA 30315

Page 3

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

Menelik Tefera,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003974

City of Detroit,

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 23, 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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Page 1

RECEIVED 

Traninfo:4606 

25767578-1 

09/09/24 

Chih: 

1081 

Aut: $200.00 

SEP 17 2024 

5] 

0: HARESHA HOMES 

| 

a) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

= 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIR 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND inky 

ACTING DIRECTOR 

SUZANNE SONNEBORN 

EXECUTIVE 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. 

Py 

ant 

Tax Tribunal 

Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice 

(e.g. 

Board of 

ew Decision or 

Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if app! 

submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.L 

Last Name/Company Name 

Menelik 

Tefera 

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

188 Bowen Circle S/W 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Atlanta 

GA 

[30315 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

678-596-6000 

n/a 

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

Section 2: Petitioner’s BAdoroeyiAuthorized 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-mall) 

Section 3: Subject Property information

Page 2

Temes 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

ACTING DIRECTOR 

SUZANNE SONNEBORN 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

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

[ True Cash and Taxable Value 

1 Poverty Exemption 

Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Uncapping of Taxable Value 

O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

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

{J Ctassification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The purpose of this appeal has to do with The recently received property taxes far 2024 for my Staepef property purchased in July 2023. My Summer property aves by itseff went 

up three times the amaunt of my entire 2023 property taxes. When 

| compare it ta other properties that have sold in the area In 2023-2024 (see below), the sales price ranged 

from $140,000 lo $482,000 within a mile radius of my property. Based on the properties sold below at the average cost of $64.44 per sq feet, for 

a 2,944 sq ft property, the 

estimated True Cash Value should have bean $189,711 instead of the $325,458 as shown on my Natice of Assessment, Since the Taxable Value should be half of the 

estimated True Cash Value of the $189,716, the Taxable Value should have been $94,858 instead of $125,500 as shown on the denial letter from the 2024 March Board of 

Review as wall as the 2024 Summer Tax Bil. 

Two-family flats sald ragently within a mile radius: 

0 17417 Staepel - 4 bedrooms and 2 baths; 2386 sq Tt; Sold for $140,000 on 5/22/24; Cost per Sq/ft = $58.68 

0 18105 Roselawn -6 bedrooms and 2.5 baths; 2833 sq ft; Sold for $140,000 on 5/31/24; Cost per Sq/ft = $47.73 

0 17183 Stoepel Street -5 bedrooms and 2 batch; 2358 square feet; Soid for $175,000 on 3/7/24; Cost per Sg/ft = $74.22 

0 17318 Stoepe! Street -5 bedrooms and 2 batch; $q ft 2174; Sold for §185,0000 on 9/14/2023; Cost per Sq/ft = $85.09 

[0 17312 Indianan Street -5 bedrooms and 2.5 bath; 2287 sq fi; Soid for $182,000 on 11/30/23; Cost per Sqift = $79.58 

] 

0 16920 La Salle - 8 bedraom and 4.5 bath; 4232 sq ft; Sold for $175,000k on 3/4/24; Cost per Sa/ft = $41.35 

Please also note that thers are several vacant properties on Stospal not to mention a few boarded homes and those that are in need of much needed repair. 

Since buying this property in July, 

| have spent a considerable amount of time working with the tax assessar’ 

s office in getting clerical issues and refund of overpayment 

rectified. This is In addition to my appeal to the Notice of Assessment/Tax Valuation

Page 3

rate

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