Seelmann Saunders Properties LLC, Petitioner V Township Of Bridgeport, 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

Seelmann Saunders Properties LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003871

Township Of Bridgeport,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

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

documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax 

Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or 

personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes 

to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax 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.

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

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submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be 

available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. 

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: January 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

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

Seelmann Saunders Properties LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003871

Township Of Bridgeport,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date,

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Valuation Report

DB:

Bridgeport Twp 2024

01/06/2026

12:47 PM

 62,100 62,100 62,100 8,654 8,654 8,654

2024 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Capped ->Taxable<- PRE/MBT

 62,100 0 9,400 0 412 0

2024 New Eq. Adjustment Loss Additions Tax Adjustment Losses

 9,400 9,400 9,400 8,242 5.00

2023 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Base for Cap IRM

Est. TCV/Total Floor Area = 0.00, Most recent sale 11/23/2020 for 300,000

2024 Est. T.C.V. 09-11-5-22-1002-006 = 124,269

 265 Actual Front Feet, 6.57 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 124,269

 * denotes lines that do not contribute to the total acreage calculation.

COMMERCIAL ACREAGE 6.570 Acres 18,915 100 124,269

S DIXIE 1 265.001080.00 1.0000 0.0000 651 100* 0

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

 * Factors *

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 201SD.201SD.SOUTH DIXIE ROAD COMMERCIALS

--------------------------------------------------

Child Parcel(s): 09-11-5-22-1002-005, 09-11-5-22-1002-006;

Parent Parcel(s): 09-11-5-22-1002-004, 09-11-5-22-1002-000;

Split/Comb. on 01/15/2018 completed 01/15/2018 AMANDA SPLIT ;

09-11-5-22-1002-006;

SPLIT ON 01/15/2018 WITH 09-11-5-22-1002-004 INTO 09-11-5-22-1002-005,

233.47 FT TH W 221 FT TO POB 6.57 ACRES SEC 22 T11N R5E ***DESC CHANGED 1/19/96

FT TO POB TH S 793.38 FT TH S 53DEG E 280.69 FT TH N 716.95 FT TH W 10 FT TH N

FT TO POB TH S 793.38 FT TO POE ALSO EXC BEG AT NE CORN OF SEC 22 TH W 1009.37

EXC THAT PART LYING WLY OF A LINE DESC AS COM AT NE CORN OF SEC 22 TH W 1009.37

E 742.17 FT OF W 808.17 FT OF THAT PART OF E 1/2 OF NE 1/4 LYING N OF STL US 23

Map #: 2024 NEW CONSTR BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP BRIDGEPORT, MI 48722 

Property Class: 201 6605 DIXIE HWY 

7309-11-5-22-1002-006 2024 Est. T.C.V. SEELMAN PROPERTIES LLC

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003871

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Township Of Bridgeport (SAGINAW)

First Name

Sharon

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government

Frischman

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

6206 Dixie Hwy

City or Town

Bridgeport

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48722

Telephone Number

989-777-0940

Fax Number

E-mail Address

assessor@bridgeportmi.org

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

First Name

Sharon

M.I.

Last Name

Frischman

Firm Name (if any)

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

6740 Dixie Hwy

City or Town

Bridgeport

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48722

Telephone Number

9897770940

Fax Number

E-mail Address

assessor@bridgeportmi.org

Section 3: Subject Property Information

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

No

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.

N/A 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

The previous Assessor added New for new construction for 2024 without adding Additions to the Taxable Value

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: December

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? December*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? Yes

If yes, cite the Board’s authority.

Omitted property

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? Yes

If yes, explain.

Failure to add new construction to the Taxable Value

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

If so, what is the issue date?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued?

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption:

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS

Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Tax Year(s) denied:

List the date the exemption was denied:

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

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number:

09-11-5-22-1002-006

Classification of Property:

Real 

Commercial

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

2024 62,100

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

2024 62,100

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

124,200

Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

62,100

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

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Sharon Frischman

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

 

 

Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other 

Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. 

 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in 

default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

 

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

 

City or Town 

 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

 

 

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

First Name 

 

M.I. 

Last Name 

 

Firm Name (if any) 

 

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

 

City or Town 

 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

appealing? 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

 Yes* 

 No** 

 

**If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 

Property Address (No., Street) 

 

City or Town 

County 

 

State 

ZIP Code 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

 

 

 

 

 

Seelmann Saunders Properties LLC

6605 Dixie Highway

Bridgeport

MI

48722

Alexander

J

Saunders

Grand Blanc

MI

48439

6605 Dixie Highway

Bridgepor

Saginaw

MI

48722

Township of Bridgeport

8102783291

asaunders2010@gmail.com

8385 Sherwood Drive

8102783291

asaunders2010@gmail.com

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

 

 True Cash and Taxable Value 

 

 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

 

 Uncapping of Taxable Value 

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? 

Yes 

 No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

If No, please check the applicable reason(s): 

 

 Not required to attend 

 Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

 Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order 

 Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

 Other 

 

If you checked “other” above, explain: 

 

Year(s) under appeal: 

 

 

 

 

 







Our assessment climbed dramatically for 2025. In 2024 our total tax assessment came to $402.84. For 2025 our 

assessment is now $4,391.56.

Proposal A limits our tax assessments to increases of 5% or CPI. Our total 2025 assessment should therefore come 

to approximately $422.99 (2024 + 5%). The

current increase is approximately 990.15%, significantly higher than 5% or CPI.

No uncapped events have occurred in 2024 or 2025. The property was purchased in November 2022. No 

construction occurred in 2024 or 2025.

2024 Taxable Value: $8,654

2025 Taxable Value: $80,622

The Board of Review then reassessed the subject property on December 9, 2025 without providing any notice 

whatsoever, and without any opportunity to be heard.

Respondent then adjusted the 2024 taxable from $8,654 to $62,100. Petitioner never recieved notice of the 

assessment and never recieved notice of the BOR review. No uncapping event occurred in 2024. Upon information 

and belief, the $8,654 figure is the correct increase from the 2023 taxable value, pursuant to Proposal A. 





Never received notice of BOR review or of assessment 

2024 and 2025

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Number: 

 

Classification of Property: Real 

 Personal 

 (check one) 

 

Agricultural 

 Commercial 

 Industrial 

 Residential 

 Timber-Cutover 

 Developmental 

 Utility 

 (check one) 

Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established 

by the Board of Review: 

Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)?

 

What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash 

value by .5) 

What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed 

assessed value) 

 

Fee Information 

 

Signature *Required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

 

/s/ 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at 

issue? 

 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

 

If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at 

issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. If you are appealing more than one 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 

will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 

 

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: 

 

$100,000.00 and under $125.00 

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 

$Over

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STATE

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax 

disputes.

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Alexander

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Saunders

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

8385 Sherwood Drive

City or Town

Grand Blanc

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48439

Telephone Number

810-278-3291

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Asaunders2010@gmail.com

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

First Name

Alexander

M.I.

J

Last Name

Saunders

Firm Name (if any)

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

8385 Sherwood Drive

City or Town

Grand Blanc

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48439

Telephone Number

8102783291

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

Asaunders2010@gmail.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

6605 Dixie Highway

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Bridgeport

Michigan

48722

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Bridgeport (SAGINAW)

County 

Saginaw

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

True Cash and Taxable Value, Taxable Value Only (calculation), Uncapping of Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Our assessment climbed dramatically for 2025. In 2024 our total tax assessment came to $402.84. For 2025 our assessment is now $4,391.56. 

Proposal A limits our tax assessments to increases of 5% or CPI. Our total 2025 assessment should therefore come to approximately $422.99 (2024 + 5%). The 

current increase is approximately 990.15%, significantly higher than 5% and CPI. 

No uncapped events have occurred between 2024 and 2025. The property was purchased in November 2022. No construction occurred in 2024 or 2025. 

2024 Taxable Value: $8,654

2025 Taxable Value: $80,622

The Board of Review then reassessed the subject property on December 9, 2025 without providing any notice whatsoever, and without any opportunity to be heard. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2024 and 2025

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: 

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Not required to attend

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: 09-11-5-22-1002-006

Classification of Property:

Real

Commercial

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

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

62100

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

62100

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

62100 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

31050

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

9086.70

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

No

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $125.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00

$Over $500,000.00 $300.00

If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $250.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.

If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for 

Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE

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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

Alexander Saunders,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003871

Township Of Bridgeport,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: December 19, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

or email addresses on file, as 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

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

Alexander Saunders,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003871

Township Of Bridgeport,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: December 19, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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BRIDGEPORT 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP 

« A Community 

6740 Dixie Highway 

» Bridgeport, Michigan 48722 

Living and Growing 

(989) 777-0940 

+ Fax: (989) 777-4802 

Together 

www. bridgeportmi.org 

2025 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW 

Change Notice 

12/09/2025 

A 

SEELMAN PROPERTIES LLC 

8385 SHERWOOD 

GRAND BLANC 

MI 

48439 

Re: December Board of Review Change Notice 

09-11-5-22-1002-006 

6605 DIXIE HWY 

Dear Property Owner: 

On Dec 09, 2025 

, the December Board of Review made the following correction to the assessed, capped and 

taxable values or to the Principal Residence Exemption for the above referenced parcel. 

Year 

Assessed 

Capped 

Taxable 

Year 

Assessed 

Capped 

Taxable 

Reason 

p2024¥ 

62,100 

8,654 < 

8,654 < 

62,00 

62,100 

< 

62,100 < 

Principal Residence Exemption: 

100.0000 

Principal Residence Exemption: 

100.0000 

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ay be appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days 

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. To appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, send a letter 

The action of the December Board of Revie 

after the final decision, ruling or determinatio 

requesting a petition to: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal - P.O. Box 30232 - Lansing, 

MI 48909 2A 

If you have any questions regarding the above changes, please do not hesitate to contact us at 

~~ 989-777-0940 

Sincerely 

BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP 

Board of Review 

(Rev. 01-07) 

DBOR CHG NOTICE (GENERIC)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax 

disputes.

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Alexander

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Saunders

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

8385 Sherwood Drive

City or Town

Grand Blanc

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48439

Telephone Number

810-278-3291

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Asaunders2010@gmail.com

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

First Name

Alexander

M.I.

J

Last Name

Saunders

Firm Name (if any)

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

8385 Sherwood Drive

City or Town

Grand Blanc

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48439

Telephone Number

8102783291

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

Asaunders2010@gmail.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

6605 Dixie Highway

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Bridgeport

Michigan

48722

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Bridgeport (SAGINAW)

County 

Saginaw

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

True Cash and Taxable Value, Taxable Value Only (calculation), Uncapping of Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Our assessment climbed dramatically for 2025. In 2024 our total tax assessment came to $402.84. For 2025 our assessment is now $4,391.56. 

Proposal A limits our tax assessments to increases of 5% or CPI. Our total 2025 assessment should therefore come to approximately $422.99 (2024 + 5%). The 

current increase is approximately 990.15%, significantly higher than 5% and CPI. 

No uncapped events have occurred between 2024 and 2025. The property was purchased in November 2022. No construction occurred in 2024 or 2025. 

2024 Taxable Value: $8,654

2025 Taxable Value: $80,622

The Board of Review then reassessed the subject property on December 9, 2025 without providing any notice whatsoever, and without any opportunity to be heard. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2024 and 2025

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: 

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Not required to attend

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: 09-11-5-22-1002-006

Classification of Property:

Real

Commercial

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

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

62100

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

62100

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

62100 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

31050

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

9086.70

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

No

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $125.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00

$Over $500,000.00 $300.00

If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $250.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.

If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for 

Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE

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