Prime Storage Frenchtown, LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Frenchtown Respondent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906

NOTICE OF SEPTEMBER 1- 15, 2027 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER 

OF PROCEDURE

Prime Storage Frenchtown, LLC,

Petitioner,

v

 

 

Township Of Frenchtown,

Respondent.

 MTT Docket No. 26-001025

Please be advised that 26-001025 has been placed on a two-week Prehearing General 

Call commencing September 01, 2027. Unless ordered otherwise, parties will be 

notified at least 28 days before they are scheduled to appear. Scheduling will not 

necessarily occur in the order in which the cases are listed below.

Parties are required to submit a valuation disclosure or written notification that no 

valuation disclosure is required by the dates indicated herein. A “valuation disclosure” 

is defined as documentary or other tangible evidence in a property tax proceeding that a 

party relies upon in support of the party’s contention as to the true cash value of the 

subject property or any portion thereof and contains the party’s value conclusion and 

data, valuation methodology, analysis or reasoning. See TTR 203 and TTR 241.

Users who file documents with the Tribunal are advised that filed documents are 

public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tribunal’s Tax Docket 

Lookup. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Tribunal and 

prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for 

Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents 

covered by the order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a 

Protective Order will be published.

In accordance with MCR 1.109(D)(9) and TTR 209, the responsibility for excluding or 

redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to 

the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not 

responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing 

for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A party, representative, or interested 

person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII 

contained in a previously filed document by submitting a Request for Redactions. The 

Request for Redactions form is available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages 

of the Tribunal’s website. 

Please refer to the Tribunal’s FAQs and Glossary of Terms pages on the Tribunal’s 

website for more information.

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IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall:

a. If no valuation disclosure is required, notify the Tribunal and the opposing parties 

in writing within 21 days of entry of this order that no valuation disclosure is being 

filed. The notice shall indicate the reason or reasons why no valuation disclosure 

is required (i.e., exemption claim, etc.).

b. If a valuation disclosure is required, file and exchange their valuation disclosures 

by May 5, 2027. Valuation disclosures will not be admitted into evidence unless 

disclosed and furnished in accordance with this order (even though admissible) 

except upon a finding of good cause by the Tribunal.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file and exchange their Prehearing 

Statements by May 5, 2027. Witnesses, with the exception of rebuttal witnesses, will 

not be allowed to testify unless disclosed in the Prehearing Statement and the 

Prehearing Statement is furnished in accordance with this order except upon a finding 

of good cause by the Tribunal. Failure to file the Prehearing Statement may result in 

holding a party or parties in default. See TTR 237. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that “Pre-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is CLOSED on 

May 5, 2027, which means all discovery has been requested, all Motions to Compel 

have been filed, and all requested or ordered discovery has been exchanged by that 

date. Discovery relative to the valuation disclosure prepared for purposes of litigating 

this case or the valuation expert that prepared that valuation disclosure is not permitted 

during “Pre-Valuation Disclosure” discovery.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that “Post-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is CLOSED on 

September 1, 2027, which means all discovery has been requested, all Motions to 

Compel have been filed, and all requested or ordered discovery has been exchanged 

by that date. “Post-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is limited to the opposing party’s 

valuation disclosure, the opposing party’s valuation expert, and the witnesses identified 

on the opposing party’s Prehearing Statement.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if this case is not scheduled for a date certain 

prehearing conference during the time frame indicated it may be scheduled for a date 

certain prehearing conference at any time subsequent to the completion date for this 

Prehearing General Call. Parties will, however, be notified in writing approximately one 

week before they are scheduled to appear. 

By:_____________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 1, 2026

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PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906

NOTICE OF SEPTEMBER 1- 15, 2027 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND

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MTT

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MTT

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RECEIVED 

AUG 81 202 

LAW OFFICES 

PETRANGELO BONDY & CROSSLEY MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 

212 EAST FIRST STREET 

MONROE, MICHIGAN 48161 

TELEPHONE (734) 241-6470 

TELEFACSIMILE (734) 241-3849 

August 28, 2026 

Samantha Welton, Chief Clerk 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

PO Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

Re: 

Prime Storage Frenchtown, LLC v Frenchtown Charter Township 

MTT Docket No. 26-001025 

Dear Ms. Welton: 

Enclosed please find Respondent Frenchtown Charter Township's Answer to Petition in 

the above named matter along with a Proof of Service. 

Very truly yours, 

PETRANGELO BONDY & CROSSLEY 

Professiona Gr 

orati 

Kerry L. Bondy

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PETRANGELO BONDY & CROSSLEY. PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

PRIME STORAGE FRENCHTOWN, LLC 

Petitioner, 

vs 

FRENCHTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent. 

MTT Docket No. 26-001025 

MICHELLE (MIKKI) M. SILVEY (P69494) 

ALEX MORSE 

CAMERON BECKNER 

DUCHARME, MCMILLEN & ASSOCIATES 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 

indianapolis, IN 46240 

(917) 488-7825 

msilvey@dmainc.com 

ammorse@dmainc.com 

cbeckner@dmainc.com 

KERRY L. BONDY (P42786) 

PETRANGELO BONDY & CROSSLEY, P.C. 

Attorney for Respondent 

212 E. First St. 

Monroe, Ml 48161 

(734) 241-6470 

kbondy@monroelaw.biz 

RESPONDENT'S ANSWER TO PETITION 

NOW COMES Respondent Frenchtown Charter Township by and through its attorney, 

Kerry L. Bondy in answer to Petitioner's Petition and states as follows: 

1. 

Respondent admits the aiiegation contained in paragraph 1 of the Petition. 

2. 

Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 2 of the Petition. 

3. 

Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 3 of the Petition. 

4. 

Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in paragraph 4

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PETRANGELO BONDY & CROSSLEY. PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 

8. 

Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 8 of the Petition. 

9. 

Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 9 of the Petition. 

10. 

Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in paragraph 

10 of the Petition for the reason that Respondent lacks knowledge or information sufficient to 

form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the allegation. 

11. 

Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in paragraph 

11 of the Petition for the reason that Respondent lacks knowledge or information sufficient to 

form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the allegation. 

12. 

Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 12 of the Petition. 

13. 

Respondent admits the allegation contained in paragraph 13 of the Petition. 

14. 

Respondent denies the allegation contained in paragraph 14 of the Petition for 

the reason that it is untrue. 

15. 

Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegation contained in paragraph 

15 of the Petition for the reason that Respondent lacks knowledge or information sufficient to 

form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the allegation. 

16. 

Respondent denies the allegation contained in paragraph 16 of the Petition for 

the reason that it is untrue. 

16(a). 

Respondent denies the allegation contained in paragraph 16(a) of the Petition 

for the reason that it is untrue. 

16(b). 

Respondent denies the allegation contained in paragraph 16(b) of the Petition 

for the reason that it is untrue. 

16(c). 

Respondent denies the allegation contained in paragraph 16(c) of the Petition 

for the reason that it is untrue. 

16(d). 

Respondent denies the allegation contained in paragraph 16(d) of the Petition 

for the reason that it is untrue. 

WHEREFORE, 

Respondent 

Frenchtown 

Charter Township 

hereby 

requests 

that 

this 

Honorable Tribunal dismiss the Petition filed in the above named matter, affirm the assessment

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PETRANGELO BONDY & CROSSLEY. PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

PRIME STORAGE FRENCHTOWN, LLC 

Petitioner, 

vs 

FRENCHTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent. 

MTT Docket No. 26-001025 

MICHELLE {MIKKI) M. SILVEY {P69494) 

ALEX MORSE 

CAMERON BECKNER 

DUCHARME, MCMILLEN & ASSOCIATES 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 

Indianapolis, IN 46240 

(917) 488-7825 

msilvey@dmainc.com 

amorse@dmainc.com 

cbeckner@dmainc.com 

KERRY L. BONDY (P42786) 

PETRANGELO BONDY & CROSSLEY, P.C. 

Attorney for Respondent 

212 E. First St. 

Monroe, Mf 48161 

(734) 241-6470 

kbondy@monroelaw.biz 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

On August 28, 2026, 

1 served a copy of Respondent Frenchtown Charter Township's Answer 

to Petition in the above named matter upon the following individuals: 

Michelie {Mikki} M. Silvey (P69494) 

Alex Morse 

Cameron Beckner 

Ducharme, McMillen & Associates 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375

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Director of Equalization 

Monroe County 

51S. Macomb St. 

Monroe, MI 48161 

Secretary of School Board 

Monroe Schools Secretary 

1275 N. Macomb St. 

Monroe, MI 48162 

State Treasurer 

Michigan Department of Treasury 

Treasury Building 

430 W. Aliegan St. 

Lansing, M1 48922 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Prime Storage Frenchtown LLC. 

Petitioner, 

Frenchtown Charter Township 

, 

Respondent. 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001025-TT 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 4" day of 

August 2026 she served a copy of the Petition upon the following persons by placing same 

in an envelope properly addressed to each via USPS first class thereon: 

Annamarie Osment 

Monroe County Clerk 

106 E First Street 

Monroe, MI 48161 

Michael Woolford 

Monroe County Equalization Director 

51 S Macomb 

Monroe, MI 48161 

Monroe Public Schools 

Mrs. Mary Vincent, School Board Secretary 

1275 N. Macomb St. 

Monroe, MI 

48162 

Michigan State Treasurer 

Department of Treasury 

Treasury Building 

430 West Allegan 

Lansing, MI 48922 

Micke (0 a) 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Authorized Agent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Prime Storage Frenchtown LLC 

Petitioner, 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001025-TT 

Frenchtown Charter Township 

, 

Respondent. 

PROOF 

OF SERVICE 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 4th day of 

August 2026 she served a copy of the Petition upon the following persons by placing same 

in an envelope properly addressed to each via certified mail thereon: 

Christina Morse 

Frenchtown Charter Township Supervisor 

Frenchtown Charter Township Assessor 

2744 Vivian Road 

2744 Vivian Road 

Monroe, MI 48162 

Monroe, MI 48162 

Kyle Bryant 

Frenchtown Charter Township Clerk 

2744 Vivian Road 

Monroe, MI 48162 

Mics (0 To) 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Authorized Agent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Prime Storage Frenchtown LLC 

. 

MTT Docket No. 26-001025 

 _pT 

Petitioner, 

v 

Frenchtown Charter Township 

Respondent. 

/ 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Alex Morse 

Cameron Beckner 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 

Indianapolis, IN 46240 

(317) 596-3260 

msilvey@dmainc.com 

amorse@dmainc.com 

cbeckner@dmainc.com 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No.: 07 124 016 10 

2. 

The property identified above is real 

3. 

Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal. 

4. 

Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the 

subject of this appeal. 

5. 

The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved

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pp 

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6. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

of 3 

The assessment(s) at issue were not protested to Respondent’s March, July, or December 

Board of Review as a protest was not required. 

The property or properties at issue are in Monroe 

County. 

The property or properties’ address is: 

1290 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48162 

The assessment(s) at issue were established by the: Frenchtown Charter Township 

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 

395 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 

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

values and uniformity. 

The tax year at issue is: 2026. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondents 2026 Board 

of Review are: 

Tax 

True Cash 

Assessed 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2026 

$9,702,600 

$4,851,300 

$4,292,562 

Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2026 are no more than the following: 

Tax 

True Cash 

State Equalized 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2026 

$5,280,000 

$2,640,000 

$2,640,000 

The values in contention for tax year 2026 are: 

Tax 

True Cash 

State Equalized 

Taxable 

Year 

Value 

Value 

Value 

2026 

$4,422,600 

$2,211,300 

$1,652,562

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pp 

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16. The 2026 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and 

collected are invalid because: 

(a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount 

permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; 

(b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher 

percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and 

applicable statutes; 

(c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and 

(d) The assessment otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights. 

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case and 

enter an order reducing the 2026 true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct 

Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and 

costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under 

the circumstances. 

Respectfully submitted, 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Mics (0 oe) 

May 

15 

Dated: 

_,2026 

By: 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Petitioner's Representative

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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: 26-001025

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: SCANNED Prime Storage Frenchtown LLC - Frenchtown 26-001025

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

__________________________________________, 

MTT Docket No. 26-_____

_-TT 

Petitioner, 

v 

__________________________________________, 

Respondent. 

______________________________/ 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Alex Morse 

Cameron Beckner 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 

Indianapolis, IN 46240 

(317) 596-3260

msilvey@dmainc.com

amorse@dmainc.com

cbeckner@dmainc.com

______________________________/ 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. Property Parcel No.: ________________________________

2. The property identified above is _________________.

3. Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal.

4. Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the

subject of this appeal.

5. The property identified above is classified as ___________________________________.

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6.

July, or December

Board of Review as a protest was not required.

7. The property or properties at issue are in ________________ County.

8.

is:

______________________________________________________________________.

9. The assessment(s) at issue were established by the: _____________________________.

10.

______________________________________________________________________.

11. This appeal involves issues relating to 

values and uniformity.

12. The tax year at issue is: 2026.

13.

2026 Board

of Review are:

Tax 

Year 

True Cash 

Value 

Assessed 

Value 

Taxable 

Value 

2026 

14. Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2026 are no more than the following:

Tax 

Year 

True Cash 

Value 

State Equalized

Value 

Taxable 

Value 

2026 

15. The values in contention for tax year 2026 are:

Tax 

Year 

True Cash 

Value 

State Equalized 

Value 

Taxable 

Value 

2026

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MTT Docket No. 26-_____

_-TT 

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16. The 2026 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and

collected are invalid because:

(a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount

permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes;

(b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher

percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and

applicable statutes;

(c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and

(d)

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case and 

enter an order reducing the 2026 true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct 

Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and 

costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under 

the circumstances. 

Respectfully submitted, 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Dated: __________ ___, 2026

By: 

______________________________

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494)

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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

Prime Storage Frenchtown, LLC

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

395 Broadway

City or Town

Saratoga Springs

State

New York

ZIP Code

12866

Telephone Number

9174887825

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

msilvey@dmainc.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Michelle (Mikki)

M.I.

M

Last Name

Silvey

Firm Name (if any)

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates

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

9229 Delegates Row, Ste 375

City or Town

Indianapolis

State

Indiana

ZIP Code

46240

Telephone Number

917-488-7825

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

msilvey@dmainc.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]

1290 N Monroe St

Monroe

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48162

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township of Frenchtown (MONROE) 

County

Monroe

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:

07 124 016 10

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:

4851300

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

4292562

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

5280000

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

2640000

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

2640000

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/ Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey

Payment Information

Amount: 600

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26051585601104

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

Prime Storage Frenchtown, LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001025

Township Of Frenchtown, 

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: July 13, 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 & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

__________________________________________, 

MTT Docket No. 26-_____

_-TT 

Petitioner, 

v 

__________________________________________, 

Respondent. 

______________________________/ 

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) 

Alex Morse 

Cameron Beckner 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Representatives for Petitioner 

9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 

Indianapolis, IN 46240 

(317) 596-3260

msilvey@dmainc.com

amorse@dmainc.com

cbeckner@dmainc.com

______________________________/ 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. Property Parcel No.: ________________________________

2. The property identified above is _________________.

3. Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal.

4. Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the

subject of this appeal.

5. The property identified above is classified as ___________________________________.

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6.

July, or December

Board of Review as a protest was not required.

7. The property or properties at issue are in ________________ County.

8.

is:

______________________________________________________________________.

9. The assessment(s) at issue were established by the: _____________________________.

10.

______________________________________________________________________.

11. This appeal involves issues relating to 

values and uniformity.

12. The tax year at issue is: 2026.

13.

2026 Board

of Review are:

Tax 

Year 

True Cash 

Value 

Assessed 

Value 

Taxable 

Value 

2026 

14. Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2026 are no more than the following:

Tax 

Year 

True Cash 

Value 

State Equalized

Value 

Taxable 

Value 

2026 

15. The values in contention for tax year 2026 are:

Tax 

Year 

True Cash 

Value 

State Equalized 

Value 

Taxable 

Value 

2026

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16. The 2026 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and

collected are invalid because:

(a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount

permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes;

(b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher

percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and

applicable statutes;

(c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and

(d)

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case and 

enter an order reducing the 2026 true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct 

Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and 

costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under 

the circumstances. 

Respectfully submitted, 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. 

Dated: __________ ___, 2026

By: 

______________________________

Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494)

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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

Prime Storage Frenchtown, LLC

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

395 Broadway

City or Town

Saratoga Springs

State

New York

ZIP Code

12866

Telephone Number

9174887825

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

msilvey@dmainc.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Michelle (Mikki)

M.I.

M

Last Name

Silvey

Firm Name (if any)

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates

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

9229 Delegates Row, Ste 375

City or Town

Indianapolis

State

Indiana

ZIP Code

46240

Telephone Number

917-488-7825

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

msilvey@dmainc.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]

1290 N Monroe St

Monroe

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48162

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township of Frenchtown (MONROE) 

County

Monroe

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:

07 124 016 10

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:

4851300

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

4292562

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

5280000

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

2640000

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

2640000

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/ Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey

Payment Information

Amount: 600

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26051585601104

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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