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Michigan
North Troy Timberland Office IV, LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Troy Respondent
- Petitioner
- North Troy Timberland Office IV, LLC
- Respondent
- City Of Troy
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001288-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Oakland
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | 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 |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/22/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
Respondent's Answer to Petition and Aff Defenses signed 26-001313.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL TROY CROSSING LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket: 26-001313 V. Parcel IDs 88-20-24-352-067 & 88-20-24-352-068 CITY OF TROY, Respondent. / LAURA M. HALLAHAN (P42101) LORI GRIGG BLUHM (P46908) HALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. TROY CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Attorney for Petitioner Attorney for Respondent 1750 S. Telegraph Road 500 W. Big Beaver Road Suite 202 Troy, MI 48084 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-0179 (248) 524-3320 (248) 731-3089 BluhmLG@TroyMI.gov LHallahan@Hallahanlaw.com RESPONDENT’S ANSWER TO PETITION NOW COMES, Respondent, CITY OF TROY, by and through its attorney, Lori Grigg Bluhm, and for its Answer to Petitioner's Petition, states as follows: 1. As to Paragraph 1, Respondent admits. 2. As to Paragraph 2, Respondent admits that Petitioner did not file with the City of Troy Board of Review. 3. As to Paragraph 3, Respondent admits.
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6. As to Paragraph 6, Respondent admits that Petitioner is challenging the subject property's true cash and taxable values, but denies that there is support for the challenge. 7. As to paragraph 7, Respondent admits. 8. As to Paragraph 8, Respondent admits. 9. As to Paragraph 9, Respondent denies that the Petitioner's alleged values for the subject property are accurate and/or have any support for its contention. 10. As to Paragraph 10, Respondent does not contest Petitioner's calculations, but denies that Petitioner's alleged values for the subject property are accurate and/or have any support for its contention. 11. As to Paragraph 11, Respondent denies that the taxes imposed are invalid or unlawful, and denies that any reduction to the assessment for the Subject Property is appropriate, since the allegations are untrue. WHEREFORE, Respondent, CITY OF TROY, requests the Tribunal dismiss the Petition, affirm or increase Respondent's assessed and taxable values, subject to county and state equalization, and award Respondent its costs and attorney fees. Dated: October 6, 2026 "0 sq SELL LORYGRIGG BLUHM (P46908) Attorney for Respondent 500 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 (248) 524-3320 BluhmLG@TroyMI.gov
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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES For its further Answer to Petitioner's Petition, Respondent relies on the following Affirmative Defenses: 1. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to set forth a cause of action against Respondent and to support its claim for relief. 2. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to establish fraud, error of law, discrimination, application of wrong principles or illegality on the part of the Respondent or its agents. 3. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to establish the true cash value, assessed value, and taxable value of its property. 4. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to support its allegations that the property's taxable value is improper, or failed to conform with the mode and method applied in the case of all properties in the City of Troy for 2026. 5. Any decrease in the value of Petitioner's property was a result of its own intentional acts and/or negligence and cannot be allowed to reduce Petitioner's otherwise equitable tax burden. 6. Respondent has properly and lawfully assessed Petitioner's property and established its taxable value in accordance with statutory and constitutional requirements. 7. Respondent reserves the right to argue additional Affirmative Defenses during the pendency of this action.
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Dated: October 6, 2026 CITY OF TROY DU LORI GRIGG BLUHM (P46908) Attorney for Respondent 500 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 (248) 524-3320 bluhmlg@troymi.gov Certificate of Service | hereby certify that on October 6, 2026, | filed this Answer and Affirmative Defenses with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and sent a copy to Petitioner's Attorney Laura Hallahan via email at: LHallahan@HallahanLaw.com; and also sent the documents via first class mail to the Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer, 430 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 49822; Secretary of School Board, Troy Public Schools, 4400 Livernois Road, Troy, MI 48098; Director of Equalization; Oakland Pointe Office Building, 250 Elizabeth Lake Road Suite 1000, Pontiac, MI 48341; and Clerk, Oakland County, 1200 N. Telegraph, Building 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341. Dated: October 6, 2026 CITY ME L)Y ClaraReid ) Legal Administrative Coordinator 500 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084
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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. 26-001288 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government City Of Troy (OAKLAND) 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 Lori M.I. Grigg Last Name Bluhm Firm Name (if any) City of Troy City Attorney Office Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 500 W. Big Beaver Road City or Town Troy State Michigan ZIP Code 48084 Telephone Number 2485243320 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Bluhmlg@TroyMI.gov Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Lori Grigg Bluhm /s/
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101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, Michigan 48084 Tel. (313) 230-0104 Fax (313) 230-0114 RECEIVED July 13, 2026 JUL 15 2006 State of Michigan Treasurer Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street MICHIGAN Lansing, MI 48922 TAX TRIBUNAL Re: North Troy Timberland Office IV, LLC v City of Troy MTT Docket No.: 26-001288 Dear Chief Clerk: Petitioner hereby serves all parties provided for in Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule 221 with its petition in this matter. Pursuant to the rule, the petition notes the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and is served within 45-days of the issuance of the notice of docket number. If you have any questions regarding the enclosed pleading, please do not hesitate to contact our office directly at (313) 230-0104. Respectfully, Sarah R. Belloli Ryan, LLC ce: State of Michigan Treasurer Troy School District Oakland County Equalization Director Oakland County Clerk City of Troy Assessor City of Troy Clerk Enclosures
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL North Troy Timberland Office IV, LLC, MTT Docket No.: 26-001288 Petitioner, v City of Troy, Respondent. Proof of Service Joan Kleiner, being duly sworn, deposes and says that on July 13, 2026, she served a copy of the Petition with noted docket number relative to the above-captioned matter upon the following parties as required by the Tribunal’s service rules: VIA CERTIFIED MAIL City of Troy Assessor: City of Troy Assessor, 500 West Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084 City of Troy Clerk: Troy City Clerk, 500 West Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084 VIA FIRST-CLASS MAIL Oakland County Equalization Director: Oakland County Equalization Division, 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Ste 1200W, Pontiac, MI 48341 Oakland County Clerk: Oakland County Clerk, 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341 Troy School District — School Board Secretary: ‘Troy Public School, 4400 Livernois Rd., Troy, MI 48098 Treasurer of the State of Michigan: State of Michigan Treasurer, Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48922 With proper postage affixed thereto. Proof of service submitted within 45 days afier issuance of the notice of docket number as required by the Tribunals service rules. /s/ Joan Kleiner Joan Kleiner July 13, 2026
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101 West Big Beaver Road Suite 945 Ryan )) Troy, Michigan 48084 Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 R €Ceiveq JL 15 ggg LAR
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR North Troy Timberland Office IV, LLC, Petitioner(s) v City of Troy, Respondent(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MTT Docket No. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 88-20-08-451-011 2. The property identified above is ☑ real ☐ personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? Yes ☐ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each noncontiguous parcel.) N/A 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.) N/A 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 201 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. No protest to the Board of Review was required. 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. 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): N/A 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): N/A 10. The property or properties at issue are located in Oakland County. The property’s address is: 1450 W LONG LAKE, Troy, MI 48098 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Troy 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 2340 Collins Suite 700, Miami Beach, FL 33139 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ☑ 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 ______ 14. 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 State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $11,250,000 $5,625,000 $4,251,780 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $4,500,000 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $6,750,000 $3,375,000 $2,001,780 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an order: (a) reducing the 2026 True Cash Value, State Equalized Value, and Taxable Value of the subject property to the values set forth in paragraph 17 above; (b) directing Respondent to refund to Petitioner all taxes paid in excess of those properly owed, plus statutory interest; and (c) granting such other and further relief as is just and equitable. 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): A. The equalized assessment thus imposed on the subject property is more than 50% of its true cash value in violation of the applicable statutory and constitutional limitations. B. The assessment is based on improper or inaccurate valuation methodology, including but not limited to the use of non-representative data, failure to account for relevant property characteristics, and/or application of incorrect assumptions. As a result, the assessment is not uniform with comparable properties and results in an excessive and unlawful tax burden.
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MTT Docket No. ____________________ Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: /s/ Sarah R. Belloli Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Sarah R. Belloli Email Address: Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com Matthew.Dingman@Ryan.com Joan.Kleiner@Ryan.com Mailing Address: 101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, Michigan 48084 Telephone Number: (313) 230-0104 Date: 2026-05-22
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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 North Troy Timberland Office IV, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 101 W. Big Beaver Suite 945 City or Town Troy State Michigan ZIP Code 48048 Telephone Number 3132300104 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) sarah.belloli@ryan.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Sarah M.I. Last Name Belloli Firm Name (if any) Ryan LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 101 W. Big Beaver Suite 945 City or Town Troy State Michigan ZIP Code 48048 Telephone Number 3132300104 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) sarah.belloli@ryan.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] 1450 W LONG LAKE Troy
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48098 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Troy (OAKLAND) County Oakland 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: 88-20-08-451-011 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: 5625000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 4251780 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 4500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 2250000 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/ Sarah R. Belloli Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052286599820 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 North Troy Timberland Office IV, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001288 City Of Troy, 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 NORTH TROY TIMBERLAND OFFICE IV, Petitioner, MTT Docket: 26-001288 Vv Parcel ID 88-20-08-451-011 CITY OF TROY, Respondent. / SARAH R. BELLOLI LORI GRIGG BLUHM (P46908) RYAN JULIE QUINLAN DUFRANE (P59000) Petitioner Representative TROY CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 101 W. Big Beaver Road Attorneys for Respondent Suite 945 500 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 Troy, MI 48084 (313) 230-0104 (248) 524-3320 Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com BluhmLG@TroyMi.gov / RESPONDENT’S ANSWER TO PETITION AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES NOW COMES, Respondent, CITY OF TROY, by and through its attorney, Lori Grigg Bluhm, and for its Answer to Petitioner's Petition, states as follows: 1. As to Paragraph 1, Respondent admits the allegation. 2. As to Paragraph 2, Respondent admits the allegation. 3. As to Paragraph 3, No answer is required. 4. As to Paragraph 4, No answer is required.
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7. As to Paragraph 7, Respondent admits no board of review protest was submitted. 8. As to Paragraph 8, No answer is required. 9. As to Paragraph 9, No answer is required. 10. As to Paragraph 10, Respondent admits the allegation. 11. As to Paragraph 11, Respondent admits the allegation. 12. As to Paragraph 12, Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 13. As to Paragraph 13, Respondent denies that Petitioner has any support for its challenge to the subject property's true cash, assessed and taxable values. 14. As to Paragraph 14, Respondent admits the allegation. 15. As to Paragraph 15, No answer is required. 16. As to Paragraph 16, Respondent admits the allegation. 17. As to Paragraph 17, Respondent denies that Petitioner has any support or basis for its contention of the true cash, assessed and taxable values for the subject property. 18. As to Paragraph 18, Respondent does not contest the Petitioner's math calculations, but denies that Petitioner has any support or basis for its contention of the true cash, assessed and taxable values for the subject property. 19. As to Paragraph 19, Respondent denies that Petitioner is entitled to its requested relief.
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WHEREFORE, Respondent, CITY OF TROY, requests the Tribunal dismiss the Petition, affirm or increase the subject property's assessed and taxable values, subject to county and state equalization, and award Respondent its costs and attorney fees. Dated: July 16, 2026 Raed Lori Grigg Bluhm (P46908) City of Troy Attorney's Office Attorney for Defendant 500 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 (248) 524-3320 BluhmLG@troymi.gov
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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES For its further Answer to Petitioners’ Petition, Respondent relies on the following Affirmative Defenses: 1. Petitioners fail to allege specific and sufficient facts to set forth a cause of action against Respondent and to support its claim for relief. Petitioners fail to allege specific and sufficient facts to establish fraud, error of law, discrimination, application of wrong principles or illegality on the part of the Respondent or its agents. Petitioners fail to allege specific and sufficient facts to establish the true cash value, assessed value, and taxable value of its property. Petitioners fail to allege specific and sufficient facts to support its allegations that the property's taxable value is improper, or failed to conform with the mode and method applied in the case of all properties in the City of Troy for 2026. Any decrease in the value of Petitioner's properties was a result of its own intentional acts and/or negligence and cannot be allowed to reduce Petitioner's otherwise equitable tax burden. Respondent has properly and lawfully assessed Petitioner's property and established its assessed and taxable values in accordance with statutory and constitutional requirements. Respondent reserves the right to argue additional Affirmative Defenses during the
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affirmed or increased, that Petitioners’ Petition be dismissed with prejudice, and that Respondent be granted costs and attorney fees so wrongfully sustained. Dated: July 16, 2026 ¢ Stl Lori Grigg-Bluhm (P46908) City of Troy Attorney's Office Attorney for Defendant 500 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 (248) 524-3320 BluhmLG@troymi.gov Certificate of Service | hereby certify that on July 16, 2026, | served a copy of this Answer and Affirmative Defenses via email to Petitioner's representative Sarah R. Belloli at Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com and to the following via first class mail: Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer, 430 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 49822; Secretary of School Board, Troy Public Schools, 4400 Livernois Road, Troy, MI 48098; Director of Equalization; Oakland Pointe Office Building, 250 Elizabeth Lake Road Suite 1000; Pontiac, MI 48341; and Clerk, Oakland County; 1200 N. Telegraph, Building 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341. Dated: July 16, 2026 Clara Reid Legal Administrative Coordinator City of Troy Attorney's Office 500 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084
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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. 26-001288 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government City Of Troy (OAKLAND) 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 Lori M.I. Grigg Last Name Bluhm Firm Name (if any) City of Troy City Attorney Office Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 500 W. Big Beaver Road City or Town Troy State Michigan ZIP Code 48084 Telephone Number 2485243320 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Bluhmlg@TroyMI.gov Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Lori Grigg Bluhm /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR North Troy Timberland Office IV, LLC, Petitioner(s) v City of Troy, Respondent(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MTT Docket No. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 88-20-08-451-011 2. The property identified above is ☑ real ☐ personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? Yes ☐ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each noncontiguous parcel.) N/A 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.) N/A 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 201 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. No protest to the Board of Review was required. 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. 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): N/A 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): N/A 10. The property or properties at issue are located in Oakland County. The property’s address is: 1450 W LONG LAKE, Troy, MI 48098 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Troy 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 2340 Collins Suite 700, Miami Beach, FL 33139 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ☑ 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 ______ 14. 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 State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $11,250,000 $5,625,000 $4,251,780 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $4,500,000 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $6,750,000 $3,375,000 $2,001,780 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an order: (a) reducing the 2026 True Cash Value, State Equalized Value, and Taxable Value of the subject property to the values set forth in paragraph 17 above; (b) directing Respondent to refund to Petitioner all taxes paid in excess of those properly owed, plus statutory interest; and (c) granting such other and further relief as is just and equitable. 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): A. The equalized assessment thus imposed on the subject property is more than 50% of its true cash value in violation of the applicable statutory and constitutional limitations. B. The assessment is based on improper or inaccurate valuation methodology, including but not limited to the use of non-representative data, failure to account for relevant property characteristics, and/or application of incorrect assumptions. As a result, the assessment is not uniform with comparable properties and results in an excessive and unlawful tax burden.
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MTT Docket No. ____________________ Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: /s/ Sarah R. Belloli Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Sarah R. Belloli Email Address: Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com Matthew.Dingman@Ryan.com Joan.Kleiner@Ryan.com Mailing Address: 101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, Michigan 48084 Telephone Number: (313) 230-0104 Date: 2026-05-22
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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 North Troy Timberland Office IV, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 101 W. Big Beaver Suite 945 City or Town Troy State Michigan ZIP Code 48048 Telephone Number 3132300104 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) sarah.belloli@ryan.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Sarah M.I. Last Name Belloli Firm Name (if any) Ryan LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 101 W. Big Beaver Suite 945 City or Town Troy State Michigan ZIP Code 48048 Telephone Number 3132300104 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) sarah.belloli@ryan.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] 1450 W LONG LAKE Troy
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48098 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Troy (OAKLAND) County Oakland 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: 88-20-08-451-011 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: 5625000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 4251780 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 4500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 2250000 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/ Sarah R. Belloli Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052286599820 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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