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Store Master Funding Xviii LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Alpine Respondent
- Petitioner
- Store Master Funding Xviii LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Alpine
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001396-TT
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- Ready Schedule
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Kent
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 08/19/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/26/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS Store Master Funding XVIII LLC MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner MTT Docket No.: 26-001396-TT v Township of Alpine, Respondent / Ryan LLC Julie Bulerski MAAO Sarah R. Belloli Assessor for Respondent Representative for Petitioner Township of Alpine 101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 5255 Alpine Ave NW Troy, MI 48084 Comstock Park MI 49321 (313) 230-0104 (616) 784-1262 sarah.belloli@ryan.com j:-bulerski@alpinetwp.gov RESPONDENT'S ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PETITION Respondent Township of Alpine, through its Assessor Julie Bulerski MAAO, states the following as its Answer to Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition: 1. _X__ Admit Deny. Property parcel number is 41-09-24-176-006. 2. _X Admit Deny. This property is real property. 3. Not applicable; no response required.
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7. Not applicable; no response required. 8. Not applicable; no response required. 9. Not applicable; no response required. 10.__X Admit Deny. The property is located in Kent County, and the property address is 5685 Comstock Park Dr NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321. 11. X__ Admit Deny. The assessment was established by Alpine Township. 12. Neither admit nor deny for the reason the Petition is the best evidence and speaks for itself. 13. Admit that Petitioner has alleged this appeal involves issues relating to the property's true cash and taxable value but deny that Petitioner is entitled to the relief requested. 14. _X__ Admit Deny. The tax year at issue is 2026. 15. Not applicable; no response required. 16._X__ Admit Deny. The values established by Alpine Township are as listed on the Petition, Paragraph 16. 17. Paragraph 17 states Petitioner's contentions of value, to which no response is required. To the extent a response is required, Respondent denies as untrue that Petitioner is entitled to the relief sought, and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 18. Admitted, based on the contentions listed on the Petition, Paragraph 17. 19. Admit __X Deny that Petitioner is entitled the relief sought for the reasons that Petitioner's contentions of value do not reflect the true cash value of the subject property and do not comply with MCL 211.27a. 20. Denied as untrue that facts exist supporting the relief requested by Petitioner. In
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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES . Petitioner has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. 2. Petitioner's claims against Respondent are barred because the valuation methods used by Alpine Township are in compliance with the Constitution, state law, and prevailing State Tax Commission procedures. 3. The assessment reflects 50% of the subject property’s true cash value and the values on the roll, including the taxable value, comply with MCL 211.27a. 4. Respondent reserves the right to identify further affirmative defenses as may become known through discovery. WHEREFORE, Respondent requests that the Tribunal affirm the 2026 assessed and taxable values as determined by Respondent and that it award the Township its costs in defending this appeal. Respectfully submitted, Township of Alpine August 19, 2026 or du os Sutanal y\ Julie Bulerski essor for Respondent 5255 Alpine Ave NW Comstock Park, MI 49321 (616)784-1262 j.bulerski@alpinetwp.gov
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS Store Master Funding XVIII LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner MTT Docket No. 26-001396-TT \% TOWNSHIP OF ALPINE, Respondent PROOF OF SERVICE Julie Bulerski states that on August 19, 2026, she served a copy of the Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Entire Tribunal Petition via Certified Mail relative to the above-caption matter upon: Ryan LLC Sarah R. Belloli Representative for Petitioner 101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy MI 48084 Que ude analy Julie Bulerski ugust 19, 2026
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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. 26-001396 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government Township Of Alpine (KENT) 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 Julie M.I. A Last Name Bulerski Firm Name (if any) Alpine Township Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 5255 Alpine Ave NW City or Town Comstock Park State Michigan ZIP Code 49321 Telephone Number 616-784-1262 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) j.bulerski@alpinetwp.gov Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Julie Bulerski /s/
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101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, Michigan 48084 Tel. (313) 230-0104 Fax (313) 230-0114 RECEIVED July 13, 2026 JUL 1 State of Michigan Treasurer 5 2026 Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street MICH Lansing, MI 48922 TGAN TAX TRIBUNa, Re: STORE MASTER FUNDING XVIII LLC v Alpine Township MTT Docket No.: 26-001396 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 Kenowa Hills Public Schools Kent County Equalization Director Kent County Clerk Alpine Township Assessor Alpine Township Clerk Enclosures
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STORE MASTER FUNDING XVII LLC, MTT Docket No.: 26-001396 Petitioner, v Alpine Township, Respondent. Proof of Service Joan Kleiner, being duly swom, 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 Tribunals service rules: VIA CERTIFIED MAIL Alpine Township Assessor: Alpine Township Assessor, 5255 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321 Alpine Township Clerk: Alpine Township Clerk 5255 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321 VIA FIRST-CLASS MAIL Kent County Equalization Director: Kent County Equalization Director, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Kent County Clerk: Kent County Clerk, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Kenowa Hills Public Schools — School Board Secretary: Kenowa Hills Public Schools, 2325 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, M1 49544 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 Tribunal’s service rules. /s/ Joan Kleiner Joan Kleiner July 13, 2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR STORE MASTER FUNDING XVIII LLC, Petitioner(s) v Alpine Township, Respondent(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MTT Docket No. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 41-09-24-176-006 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 Kent County. The property’s address is: 5685 Comstock Park Dr Nw, Comstock Park, MI 49321 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Alpine Township 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 8377 E HARTFORD DR, STE 100, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255 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 $3,629,600 $1,814,800 $1,621,228 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $1,900,000 $950,000 $950,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $1,729,600 $864,800 $671,228 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an order: (a) reducing the 2026 True Cash Value, State Equalized Value, and Taxable Value of the subject property to the values set forth in paragraph 17 above; (b) directing Respondent to refund to Petitioner all taxes paid in excess of those properly owed, plus statutory interest; and (c) granting such other and further relief as is just and equitable. 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): A. The equalized assessment thus imposed on the subject property is more than 50% of its true cash value in violation of the applicable statutory and constitutional limitations. B. The assessment is based on improper or inaccurate valuation methodology, including but not limited to the use of non-representative data, failure to account for relevant property characteristics, and/or application of incorrect assumptions. As a result, the assessment is not uniform with comparable properties and results in an excessive and unlawful tax burden.
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MTT Docket No. ____________________ Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: /s/ Sarah R. Belloli Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Sarah R. Belloli Email Address: Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com Matthew.Dingman@Ryan.com Joan.Kleiner@Ryan.com Mailing Address: 101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, Michigan 48084 Telephone Number: (313) 230-0104 Date: 2026-05-26
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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 STORE MASTER FUNDING XVIII 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] 5685 Comstock Park Dr NW Comstock Park
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 49321 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Alpine (KENT) County Kent 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: 41-09-24-176-006 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 1814800 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1621228 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1900000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 950000 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: 26052686890111 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 Store Master Funding XVIII LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001396 Township Of Alpine, 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 11, 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 STORE MASTER FUNDING XVIII LLC, Petitioner(s) v Alpine Township, Respondent(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MTT Docket No. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 41-09-24-176-006 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 Kent County. The property’s address is: 5685 Comstock Park Dr Nw, Comstock Park, MI 49321 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Alpine Township 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 8377 E HARTFORD DR, STE 100, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255 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 $3,629,600 $1,814,800 $1,621,228 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $1,900,000 $950,000 $950,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $1,729,600 $864,800 $671,228 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an order: (a) reducing the 2026 True Cash Value, State Equalized Value, and Taxable Value of the subject property to the values set forth in paragraph 17 above; (b) directing Respondent to refund to Petitioner all taxes paid in excess of those properly owed, plus statutory interest; and (c) granting such other and further relief as is just and equitable. 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): A. The equalized assessment thus imposed on the subject property is more than 50% of its true cash value in violation of the applicable statutory and constitutional limitations. B. The assessment is based on improper or inaccurate valuation methodology, including but not limited to the use of non-representative data, failure to account for relevant property characteristics, and/or application of incorrect assumptions. As a result, the assessment is not uniform with comparable properties and results in an excessive and unlawful tax burden.
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MTT Docket No. ____________________ Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: /s/ Sarah R. Belloli Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Sarah R. Belloli Email Address: Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com Matthew.Dingman@Ryan.com Joan.Kleiner@Ryan.com Mailing Address: 101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, Michigan 48084 Telephone Number: (313) 230-0104 Date: 2026-05-26
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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 STORE MASTER FUNDING XVIII 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] 5685 Comstock Park Dr NW Comstock Park
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 49321 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Alpine (KENT) County Kent 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: 41-09-24-176-006 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 1814800 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1621228 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1900000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 950000 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: 26052686890111 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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