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Meridian Mall Anchor M LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Meridian Respondent
- Petitioner
- Meridian Mall Anchor M LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Meridian
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001577-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Ingham
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 09/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/08/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/08/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/18/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Appearance | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/18/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/27/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Meridian Mall Anchor M, LLC , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 26-001577 Township of Meridian R Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Elizabeth Carlson states that on A iby 10M, he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the following entities] 1. Assessor (via certified mail): Meridian Township Assessor 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): Meridian Township Clerk 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): Ingham County P.O. Box 319, Courthouse, Mason, MI 48854 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): Ingham County P.O. Box 179, Mason, MI 48854 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): Okemos Public Schools 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 430 W. Allegan Elizabeth Carlson re of person who is serving/mailingcopy] [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, Mi 48809 - Other Carriers: 2407 N GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001577 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: 09162026_005 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Meridian Mall Anchor M LLC ! MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) A MTT Docket No. Meridian Charter Township Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 33-02-02-22-101-006 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is X real personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes X__No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): N/a 6. The property identified above is classified as commercial-improved 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent's March July December Board of Review. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): The property or properties at issue are located in Ingham County. The property or properties’ address is: 1982 Grand River Okemos, MI 48864 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Meridian Charter Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: Macy's Retail Holdings 145 Progress Place Springdale, OH 45246 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes __ No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’'s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): N/a 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 3,955,000 1,977,500 1,977,500 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 1,500,000 750,000 750,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 2,455,000 1,227,500 1,227,500 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner requests that the Tribunal enter an order reducing the 2026 values from those established by Respondent's Board of Review to those contended by Petitioner, and order refunds attributable to the reductions, with interest, as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. 20.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Meridian Mall Anchor M LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1982 Grand River City or Town Okemos State Michigan ZIP Code 48864 Telephone Number 312-604-3810 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) eberkshire@verrosberkshire.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Ellen M.I. Last Name Berkshire Firm Name (if any) Verros Berkshire, P.C. Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1S660 Midwest Rd Ste 300 City or Town Oakbrook Terrace State Illinois ZIP Code 60181 Telephone Number 3126043810 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) eberkshire@verrosberkshire.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 1982 Grand River Okemos
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48864 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Meridian (INGHAM) County Ingham If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 33-02-02-22-101-006 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 1977500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1977500 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 750000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Ellen G. Berkshire Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052787091300 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Meridian Mall Anchor M LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001577 Township Of Meridian, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: August 6, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MERIDIAN MALL ANCHOR M LLC, Petitioner, v MERIDIAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 26-001577 PARCEL NO. 33-02-02-22-101-006 ______________________________________/ Ellen G. Berkshire Representative for Petitioner Verros Berkshire, PC 1S660 Midwest Road Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (312) 604-3810 eberkshire@verrosberkshire.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE Jamy A. Staffeld states that on July 8, 2026 she served a copy of Entire Tribunal Property Tax Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: Ellen G. Berkshire Verros Berkshire, PC 1S660 Midwest Road Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Jamy A Staffeld Jamy A. Staffeld
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001577 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: Proof of Service - 26-001577 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MERIDIAN MALL ANCHOR M LLC, Petitioner, v MERIDIAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 26-001577 PARCEL NO. 33-02-02-22-101-006 ______________________________________/ Ellen G. Berkshire Representative for Petitioner Verros Berkshire, PC 1S660 Midwest Road Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (312) 604-3810 eberkshire@verrosberkshire.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ ANSWER TO ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION Respondent, MERIDIAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP, by and through its counsel, FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC, hereby answers Petitioner’s Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition as follows: 1. Property Parcel No: 33-02-02-22-101-006 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 2. The property identified above is x real personal. ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous?
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2 Yes x No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) ANSWER: Respondent admits that only one parcel number is listed on the petition. 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? _____Yes No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) ANSWER: N/A (left blank on petition). 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): N/A ANSWER: N/A 6. The property identified above is classified as commercial-improved. ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s March July December Board of Review. ANSWER: N/A (left blank on petition). 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): ANSWER: N/A (left blank on petition). 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): ANSWER: N/A (left blank on petition).
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3 10. The property or properties at issue are located in Ingham County. The property or properties’ address is: 1982 Grand River Okemos, MI 48864 ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegations contained in the above paragraph. 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Meridian Charter Township ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the above paragraph. 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: Macy’s Retail Holdings 145 Progress Place Springdale, OH 45246 ANSWER: Respondent states that it is without sufficient knowledge or information upon which to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation, which is therefore deemed denied, leaving Petitioner to its proofs. 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): x the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? Yes ___No uniformity
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001577 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government Township Of Meridian (INGHAM) First Name M.I. Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Ross M.I. K Last Name Bower II Firm Name (if any) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4151 Okemos Road City or Town Okemos State Michigan ZIP Code 48864 Telephone Number 517-381-0100 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) rbower@fsbrlaw.com Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Ross K. Bower II /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MERIDIAN MALL ANCHOR M LLC, Petitioner, v MERIDIAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 26-001577 PARCEL NO. 33-02-02-22-101-006 ______________________________________/ Ellen G. Berkshire Representative for Petitioner Verros Berkshire, PC 1S660 Midwest Road Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (312) 604-3810 eberkshire@verrosberkshire.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE Jamy A. Staffeld states that on June 18, 2026 she served a copy of Appearance and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: Ellen G. Berkshire Verros Berkshire, PC 1S660 Midwest Road Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Jamy A Staffeld Jamy A. Staffeld
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MERIDIAN MALL ANCHOR M LLC, Petitioner, v MERIDIAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 26-001577 PARCEL NO. 33-02-02-22-101-006 ______________________________________/ Ellen G. Berkshire Representative for Petitioner Verros Berkshire, PC 1S660 Midwest Road Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (312) 604-3810 eberkshire@verrosberkshire.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ APPEARANCE FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC, hereby enters its Appearance on behalf of Respondent, MERIDIAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP, in the above-entitled matter. Dated: June 18, 2026 Respectfully submitted, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent By: __________________________________ Ross K. Bower II (P70574) 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 381-0100
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001577 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Appearance Attachment File Name: 2026.06.18 Appearance - 26-001577 Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: 2026.06.18 Proof of Service - 26-001577 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Meridian Mall Anchor M LLC ! MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) A MTT Docket No. Meridian Charter Township Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 33-02-02-22-101-006 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is X real personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes X__No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes___ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): N/a 6. The property identified above is classified as commercial-improved 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent's March July December Board of Review. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): The property or properties at issue are located in Ingham County. The property or properties’ address is: 1982 Grand River Okemos, MI 48864 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Meridian Charter Township Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: Macy's Retail Holdings 145 Progress Place Springdale, OH 45246 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes __ No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’'s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): N/a 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 3,955,000 1,977,500 1,977,500 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 1,500,000 750,000 750,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 2,455,000 1,227,500 1,227,500 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner requests that the Tribunal enter an order reducing the 2026 values from those established by Respondent's Board of Review to those contended by Petitioner, and order refunds attributable to the reductions, with interest, as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. 20.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Meridian Mall Anchor M LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1982 Grand River City or Town Okemos State Michigan ZIP Code 48864 Telephone Number 312-604-3810 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) eberkshire@verrosberkshire.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Ellen M.I. Last Name Berkshire Firm Name (if any) Verros Berkshire, P.C. Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1S660 Midwest Rd Ste 300 City or Town Oakbrook Terrace State Illinois ZIP Code 60181 Telephone Number 3126043810 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) eberkshire@verrosberkshire.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 1982 Grand River Okemos
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48864 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Meridian (INGHAM) County Ingham If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 33-02-02-22-101-006 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 1977500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1977500 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 750000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Ellen G. Berkshire Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052787091300 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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