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O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Marquette Respondent

Petitioner
O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC
Respondent
City Of Marquette

Case overview

Docket number
26-001492-TT
Status
Ready Schedule
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Marquette
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
6Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded09/14/2026Not recordedDownload
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5AppearanceNot recordedNot recorded09/14/2026Not recordedDownload
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4Proof of service of petition was received.PETNot recorded07/15/2026Not recordedDownload
3Petition has been verifiedPET108/14/2026Not recordedDownload
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2Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded08/14/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/26/2026$600.00Download
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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001492 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcel No. 0513493 

CITY OF MARQUETTE, 

 

 

Respondent. 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

 

Sarah R. Belloli 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suzanne Larsen (P57017) 

Ryan 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City of Marquette 

101 W. Big Beaver, Suite 945 

 

 

 

 

300 W. Baraga Avenue 

Troy, MI 48084 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marquette, Michigan 49855 

(313) 230-01014 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(906) 225-8563 

Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com 

 

 

 

 

 

slarsen@marquettemi.gov 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney for Respondent 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

 

 

APPEARANCE 

 

 

NOW COMES Suzanne C. Larsen, City Attorney, and hereby enters her Appearance on 

behalf of the Respondent, City of Marquette, in the above cause. 

 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

 

Dated: 

September 14, 2026 

 

By: Suzanne C. Larsen 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suzanne C. Larsen (P57017) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney for Respondent 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City Attorney – City of Marquette 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300 W. Baraga Avenue 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marquette, Michigan 49855

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001492 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcel No. 0513493 

CITY OF MARQUETTE, 

 

 

Respondent. 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

 

Sarah R. Belloli 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suzanne Larsen (P57017) 

Ryan 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City of Marquette 

101 W. Big Beaver, Suite 945 

 

 

 

 

300 W. Baraga Avenue 

Troy, MI 48084 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marquette, Michigan 49855 

(313) 230-01014 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(906) 225-8563 

Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com 

 

 

 

 

 

slarsen@marquettemi.gov 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney for Respondent 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

 

ANSWER TO PETITION 

 

 

NOW COMES Respondent City of Marquette, by and through its attorney, Suzanne C. 

Larsen, and for its Answer to Petitioner’s Petition states as follows: 

 

1. 

Property Parcel No: 0513493. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in the 

corresponding paragraph of the Petition, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

 

2. 

The property identified above is real. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding 

paragraph of the Petition. 

 

3. 

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? 

 

ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not 

require a response because only one parcel of real property is being appealed. 

 

4. 

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? 

 

ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not 

require a response because it does not appear that parcels of personal property are 

intended to be appealed.

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5. 

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property 

statements filed by parcel number? 

 

ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not 

require a response because it does not appear that parcels of personal property are 

intended to be appealed. 

 

6. 

The property identified above is classified as 201 commercial improved. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding 

paragraph of the Petition. 

 

7. 

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to 

Respondent’s 

 March 

 July 

 December Board of Review. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits that Petitioner made no protest to the Board of 

Review. 

 

8. 

If 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. 

 

ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not 

require a response because it is not applicable. 

 

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. N/A. 

 

ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not 

require a response because it is not applicable. 

 

10. 

The property or properties at issue are located in Marquette County. The property or 

properties’ address is 2045 W. US Hwy 41, City of Marquette, MI. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding 

paragraph of the Petition. 

 

11. 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the City of Marquette. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding 

paragraph of the Petition. 

 

12. 

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is 233 South Patterson Avenue, 

Springfield, MO 65802.

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ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in the 

corresponding paragraph of the Petition, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

 

13. 

This appeal involves issues relating to the property or properties’ true cash and taxable 

values. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in the 

corresponding paragraph of the Petition, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

 

14. 

The tax year(s) at issue are 2026. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding 

paragraph of the Petition. 

 

15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific

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4.

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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. 26-001492

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

City Of Marquette (MARQUETTE)

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

Suzanne

M.I.

Last Name

Larsen

Firm Name (if any)

City of Marquette

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

300 W. Baraga

City or Town

Marquette

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

49855

Telephone Number

9062258563

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

slarsen@marquettemi.gov

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

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

Suzanne C Larsen

/s/

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001492 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcel No. 0513493 

CITY OF MARQUETTE, 

 

 

Respondent. 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

 

Sarah R. Belloli 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suzanne Larsen (P57017) 

Ryan 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City of Marquette 

101 W. Big Beaver, Suite 945 

 

 

 

 

300 W. Baraga Avenue 

Troy, MI 48084 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marquette, Michigan 49855 

(313) 230-01014 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(906) 225-8563 

Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com 

 

 

 

 

 

slarsen@marquettemi.gov 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney for Respondent 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

 

 

APPEARANCE 

 

 

NOW COMES Suzanne C. Larsen, City Attorney, and hereby enters her Appearance on 

behalf of the Respondent, City of Marquette, in the above cause. 

 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

 

Dated: 

September 14, 2026 

 

By: Suzanne C. Larsen 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suzanne C. Larsen (P57017) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney for Respondent 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City Attorney – City of Marquette 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300 W. Baraga Avenue 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marquette, Michigan 49855

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001492 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcel No. 0513493 

CITY OF MARQUETTE, 

 

 

Respondent. 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

 

Sarah R. Belloli 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suzanne Larsen (P57017) 

Ryan 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City of Marquette 

101 W. Big Beaver, Suite 945 

 

 

 

 

300 W. Baraga Avenue 

Troy, MI 48084 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marquette, Michigan 49855 

(313) 230-01014 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(906) 225-8563 

Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com 

 

 

 

 

 

slarsen@marquettemi.gov 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney for Respondent 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

 

ANSWER TO PETITION 

 

 

NOW COMES Respondent City of Marquette, by and through its attorney, Suzanne C. 

Larsen, and for its Answer to Petitioner’s Petition states as follows: 

 

1. 

Property Parcel No: 0513493. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in the 

corresponding paragraph of the Petition, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

 

2. 

The property identified above is real. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding 

paragraph of the Petition. 

 

3. 

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? 

 

ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not 

require a response because only one parcel of real property is being appealed. 

 

4. 

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? 

 

ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not 

require a response because it does not appear that parcels of personal property are 

intended to be appealed.

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5. 

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property 

statements filed by parcel number? 

 

ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not 

require a response because it does not appear that parcels of personal property are 

intended to be appealed. 

 

6. 

The property identified above is classified as 201 commercial improved. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding 

paragraph of the Petition. 

 

7. 

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to 

Respondent’s 

 March 

 July 

 December Board of Review. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits that Petitioner made no protest to the Board of 

Review. 

 

8. 

If 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. 

 

ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not 

require a response because it is not applicable. 

 

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. N/A. 

 

ANSWER: The allegation in the corresponding paragraph of the Petition does not 

require a response because it is not applicable. 

 

10. 

The property or properties at issue are located in Marquette County. The property or 

properties’ address is 2045 W. US Hwy 41, City of Marquette, MI. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding 

paragraph of the Petition. 

 

11. 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the City of Marquette. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding 

paragraph of the Petition. 

 

12. 

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is 233 South Patterson Avenue, 

Springfield, MO 65802.

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ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in the 

corresponding paragraph of the Petition, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

 

13. 

This appeal involves issues relating to the property or properties’ true cash and taxable 

values. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in the 

corresponding paragraph of the Petition, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

 

14. 

The tax year(s) at issue are 2026. 

 

ANSWER: Respondent admits the allegation contained in the corresponding 

paragraph of the Petition. 

 

15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific

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and

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4.

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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: 26-001492

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Appearance

Attachment File Name: Appearance Answer and Proof of Service

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 

Troy, Michigan 48084 

Tel. (313) 230-0104 

Fax (313) 230-0114 

July 13, 2026 

RECEIVED 

State of Michigan Treasurer 

JUL 

1:5 2026 

Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street 

Lansing, MI 48922 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Re: O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC v City of Marquette 

MTT Docket No.: 26-001492 

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 

cc: 

State of Michigan Treasurer 

Marquette Area School District, 

Marquette County Equalization Director 

Marquette County Clerk 

City of Marquette Assessor 

City of Marquette Clerk 

Enclosures

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN OFTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC, 

MTT Docket No.: 26-001492 

Petitioner, 

v 

City of Marquette, 

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 Marquette Assessor: 

Marquette City Assessor, 300 W Baraga Avenue Marquette , MI 49855 

City of Marquette Clerk: 

Marquette City Clerk, 300 W Baraga Avenue Marquette , MI 49855 

VIA FIRST-CLASS MAIL 

Marquette County Equalization Director: 

Marquette County Equalization Director, 234 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 

Marquette County Clerk: 

Marquette County Clerk, 234 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 

Marquette Area School District. — School Board Secretary: 

Marquette Area School District., 1201 W Fair Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 

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 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND 

REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC, 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

City of Marquette, 

Respondent(s) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No. 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. Property Parcel No: 52-52-005-134-93 

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 Marquette County. The property’s address is: 

2045 W US Hwy 41, City of Marquette, MI 

11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): 

City of Marquette 

12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 

233 South Patterson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 

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 

$2,851,200 

$1,425,600 

$1,392,582 

17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,734,000 

$867,000 

$867,000 

18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,117,200 

$558,600 

$525,582 

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. 

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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: 

2026-05-26

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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

O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, 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]

2045 W US Hwy 41

Marquette

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

49855

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Marquette (MARQUETTE) 

County

Marquette

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:

52-52-005-134-93

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:

1425600

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

1392582

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

1734000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

867000

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: 26052686984146

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

O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001492

City Of Marquette, 

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 14, 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 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND 

REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC, 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

City of Marquette, 

Respondent(s) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No. 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. Property Parcel No: 52-52-005-134-93 

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. 

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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 Marquette County. The property’s address is: 

2045 W US Hwy 41, City of Marquette, MI 

11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): 

City of Marquette 

12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 

233 South Patterson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 

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. 

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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 

$2,851,200 

$1,425,600 

$1,392,582 

17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,734,000 

$867,000 

$867,000 

18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,117,200 

$558,600 

$525,582 

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. 

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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: 

2026-05-26

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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

O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, 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]

2045 W US Hwy 41

Marquette

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

49855

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Marquette (MARQUETTE) 

County

Marquette

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:

52-52-005-134-93

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:

1425600

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

1392582

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

1734000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

867000

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: 26052686984146

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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