Susan A Hornung, Petitioner V City Of Birmingham, 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

Susan A Hornung,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-003429

City Of Birmingham, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

December 17, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

9:45 AM Eastern Time

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

122943514 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates 

that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary 

evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above.

INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included 

in valuation appeals once the assessment has been established for that tax year. For purposes of 

administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 1st. As such, the parties should submit 

documentation and be prepared to discuss subsequent tax year assessments at hearings to be conducted on 

or after April 1st in a subsequent year. If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1st in a subsequent year, 

taxpayers are required to file a new petition and, if necessary, protest the subsequent tax year assessment at 

the March Board of Review for that year. 

MOTIONS/REQUESTS: A motion is a written request filed by a party asking the Tribunal to take certain action. 

The following motions and requests may be filed by either party regarding the scheduled hearing. Motions and 

requests may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Motions and 

requests may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If 

sent by mail, motions and requests must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the 

address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or 

authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. 

1. Motion to Adjourn: Parties may request the hearing be rescheduled (i.e. adjourned). The motion must be 

submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 28 days before the hearing unless there are 

emergency circumstances. The emergency circumstances must be detailed to justify the granting of what

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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

Susan A Hornung, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003429

City Of Birmingham,

Respondent.

ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT

The Tribunal, having given due consideration to the file in this case, finds that a hearing 

(i.e., the proceeding) has been scheduled to commence in this case on September 23, 

2026 and that proceeding needs to be adjourned (i.e. cancelled) for administrative 

reasons. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the scheduled proceeding is ADJOURNED. The proceeding will 

be rescheduled in the normal course of scheduling.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 8, 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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Susan A Hornung

144 Wimbleton Dr

Birmingham , MI 48009

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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

Susan A Hornung, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003429

City Of Birmingham,

Respondent.

ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT

The Tribunal, having given due consideration to the file in this case, finds that a hearing 

(i.e., the proceeding) has been scheduled to commence in this case on September 23, 

2026 and that proceeding needs to be adjourned (i.e. cancelled) for administrative 

reasons. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the scheduled proceeding is ADJOURNED. The proceeding will 

be rescheduled in the normal course of scheduling.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 8, 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

Susan A Hornung,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-003429

City Of Birmingham, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

September 23, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

4:00 PM Eastern Time

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

731891219 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document.

Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento.

এটি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আইনি দলিল, অনুগ্রহ করে কেউ দলিলটিকে অনুবাদ করুন।

.ﻫﺬﺍ ﻫﻮ ﻭﺛﻴﻘﺔ ﻗﺎﻧﻮﻧﻴﺔ ﻫﺎﻣﺔ ﻳﺮﺟﻰ ﻟﺪﻳﻚ ﺷﺨﺺ ﺗﺘﺮﺟﻢ ﺍﻟﻮﺛﻴﻘﺔ

Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang 

dokumento.

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates 

that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary 

evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above.

INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included 

in valuation appeals once the assessment has been established for that tax year. For purposes of 

administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 1st. As such, the parties should submit 

documentation and be prepared to discuss subsequent tax year assessments at hearings to be conducted on 

or after April 1st in a subsequent year. If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1st in a subsequent year, 

taxpayers are required to file a new petition and, if necessary, protest the subsequent tax year assessment at 

the March Board of Review for that year. 

MOTIONS/REQUESTS: A motion is a written request filed by a party asking the Tribunal to take certain action. 

The following motions and requests may be filed by either party regarding the scheduled hearing. Motions and 

requests may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Motions and 

requests may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If 

sent by mail, motions and requests must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the 

address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or 

authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. 

1. Motion to Adjourn: Parties may request the hearing be rescheduled (i.e. adjourned). The motion must be 

submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 28 days before the hearing unless there are 

emergency circumstances. The emergency circumstances must be detailed to justify the granting of what

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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

Susan A Hornung,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003429

City Of Birmingham,

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: November 25, 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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Susan A Hornung

144 Wimbleton Dr

Birmingham , MI 48009

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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

Susan A Hornung,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003429

City Of Birmingham,

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

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June 23, 2025 

 

BIRMINGHAM CITY COMMISSION AGENDA 

REGULAR MEETING 

JUNE 23, 2025 

MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 151 MARTIN 

7:30 P.M. 

 

I. 

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

Therese Longe, Mayor 

 

II. 

ROLL CALL 

Alexandria Bingham, City Clerk 

 

III. 

PROCLAMATIONS, 

CONGRATULATORY 

RESOLUTIONS, 

AWARDS, 

APPOINTMENTS, 

RESIGNATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS, ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS, INTRODUCTION OF 

GUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

 

APPOINTMENTS 

A. Ethics Board 

1. Erik Nygren 

To appoint _____________ as a regular member to the Ethics Board to serve a three-year 

term to expire June 30, 2028. 

To appoint _____________ as an alternate member to the Ethics Board to serve the 

remainder of a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026. 

B. Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board 

1. Margaret Suter 

2. Linda Buchanan 

To appoint _____________ as a regular member to the Greenwood Cemetery Advisory 

Board serve a three-year term to expire July 6, 2028. 

To appoint _____________ as a regular member to the Greenwood Cemetery Advisory 

Board serve a three-year term to expire July 6, 2028. 

C. Hearing Officer 

1. Lawrence J. Lyng 

 

To appoint __________ as the Hearing Officer to serve a three-year term to expire June 

30, 2028.

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June 23, 2025 

 

D. Museum Board 

1. Judith Keefer 

2. Patrick Hughes 

To appoint _____________ as a regular member to the Museum Board to serve a three-

year term to expire July 5, 2028. 

To concur with the City Manager’s appointment of Patrick Hughes to the Museum Board, as 

a regular member who is a business owner, to serve a three-year term to expire July 5, 

2028. 

 

IV. 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA 

 

V. 

CONSENT AGENDA 

All items listed on the consent agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion 

and approved by a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of the items unless a 

Commissioner or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the general order 

of business and considered under the last item of new business. 

A. 

Resolution to approve the City Commission regular meeting minutes of June 9, 2025. 

B. 

Resolution to approve the warrant list, including Automated Clearing House payments, 

dated June 12, 2025 in the amount of $2,606,56,.48. 

C. 

Resolution to approve the warrant list, including Automated Clearing House payments, 

dated June 19, 2025 in the amount of $561,105.82. 

D. 

Resolution to amend the Schedule of Fees, Charges, Bonds and Insurance as presented and 

to adopt the revised Public Records Policy, effective July 1, 2025. 

E. 

Resolution to approve the Birmingham City Commission 2026 meeting schedule as 

submitted. 

F. 

Resolution to approve the appropriations and amendments for the fiscal year 2024–2025 

Baldwin Public Library budget as follows: 

Library Fund: 

Revenues: 

Draw from Fund Balance 

 

271.0-000.000-400.0000 

 

$ 30,000 

 

Expenditures: 

Salaries and Wages 

 

 

271.0-790.000-702.0001 

 

$ 30,000 

G. 

Resolution to authorize the City Clerk to complete the Local Government Approval at the 

request of RH F&B MICHIGAN, LLC to formalize the re-classification of the liquor license 

from Tavern to Class C with Sunday Sales Permit and Additional Bar Permit.

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June 23, 2025 

 

H. 

Resolution to set a public hearing date of July 28, 2025 to consider the Special Land Use 

Permit Amendment and Final Site Plan & Design Review application for 298 S. Old 

Woodward, to permit the modification of the existing required off-street loading facility to 

make room for new in-house laundry facilities and a new trash compactor. 

I. 

Resolution to approve the expenditure of $150,000 for the enhanced bus shelter project as 

a part of the Oakland County Access to Transit Program, and to approve the acceptance of 

the grant which is funding $120,000 of the total cost of the project. 

 

VI. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 

The City Manager’s Report regularly occurs on the second City Commission meeting of the month. Additionally, 

reports from prior months can be viewed on the City’. 

 

A. 

June 2025 City Manager’s Report 

 

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

None. 

VIII. NEW BUSINESS 

A. 

Public Hearing for 185 N. Old Woodward – Bell Bistro – Special Land Use Permit Amendment 

and Final Site Plan & Design Review 

1. Resolution to approve the Special Land Use Permit Amendment and Final Site Plan & 

Design Review application for 185 N. Old Woodward, to permit the modification of the 

current approved outdoor dining facility in front of the building and increase the number 

of seats from 4 to 22. 

B. 

Public Hearing for Lot Division of 1829 Norfolk (Parcel #19-35-480-001) 

1. Resolution to approve the lot division of 1829 Norfolk into two parcels with the following 

condition: 

1) The applicant must shift the lot line to the north by a minimum of 3.5 ft. to satisfy 

the requirements of Chapter 102, Article 3, Sec. 102-53 of the City Code of 

Ordinances and provide the Planning Department with new surveys reflecting the 

change. 

C. 

Public Hearing - Confirmation of SAD Roll 915 Wimbleton Phase 1 Project – Paving 

1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll 915 as follows: 

 

WHEREAS, Chapter 94 of the City of Birmingham Code of Ordinances authorizes the City 

Commission to determine that the whole or any part of the costs of any improvement 

within the City may be defrayed by a special assessment upon the properties specially 

benefited; and 

 

WHEREAS, the City of Birmingham is proceeding with the proposed improvement 

described below and has established a Special Assessment District to defray all or a 

portion of the costs of such improvement by special assessment against the benefited 

properties; and

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June 23, 2025 

 

WHEREAS, the City Commission, after the public hearing, has determined that paving 

Wimbleton Drive from Woodward Ave. to Oxford Road, Abbey Street from Wimbleton 

south to the dead end, and Twin Oaks from Wimbleton north to the dead end, is a 

necessity and is in the best

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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

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003429

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Unit of Government

City Of Birmingham (OAKLAND)

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

First Name

Michael

M.I.

C

Last Name

Gibbons

Firm Name (if any)

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

3001 W. Big Beaver Rd.

Suite 600

City or Town

Troy

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48084

Telephone Number

248-282-1069

Fax Number

248-645-9344

E-mail Address

mgibbons@bhlaw.us.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number(s):

08-19-25-180-004

If multiple parcels are being appealed are they contiguous or adjoining?

N/A

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Birmingham (OAKLAND)

County

Oakland

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. the special assessment confirmation 

roll) 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

 In response to the allegations set forth in Section 4 of Petitioner's Petition, Respondent states:

The subject special assessment is permitted by all applicable laws, City Charter, and ordinances, and was initiated and levied in full compliance therewith. The 

special benefits derived from improvement is beyond that provided to the community as a whole and the amount assessed is reasonably proportionate to the benefits 

derived from the improvement. Respondent DENIES that the Petitioner did protest the subject Special Assessment at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming 

the special assessment roll. Respondent admits that the date of the hearing to confirm the roll was held on 06/23/2025.

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

Did Petitioner protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll?

No

What was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll?

06/23/2025

How many years is the special assessment being levied?

10

What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied (per parcel)?

8007.66

What is the basis for the special assessment? Identify the applicable statutory provision.

City of Birmingham's ordinance 91-1 through 94-18 and MCL § 117.1, et. seq., including MCL § 117.4d and 117.24.

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Michael C. Gibbons

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RECEIVED 

JUL 2 9 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Susan 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

A 

Hornung 

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

144 Wimbleton Dr. 

City or Town 

Birmingham 

State 

ZIP Code 

Mi 

48009 

Telephone Number 248-765-01 01 

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

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attomeyiuthotized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

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 

How many 

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

parcelsareyou | [] vest 

[] No* 

[J N/A 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

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**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property's address] 

144 Wimbleton Dr. Birmingham MI 48009 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 

08-19-25-180-004

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

| BROWN. DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The City of Birmingham will be replacing 100 year old water and sewer systems. 

Wimbleton has been designated as a main road. When my husband purchased this 

property it was two lots. They were combined into one lot because the 2nd lot was 

considered unbuildable. This created a large, pie shaped lot with 220 feet of frontage 

but not alot of land behind it. We are being assessed $8,007.66 for our portion of the 

road and approach cost. We feel this is unfair due to the shape of our lot. 

In addition, 

this road is basically a half mile road and is heavily traveled by everyone, not just 

neighborhood residents. We are retired and have not much to live on other than social 

security. Taxes are already high and we fear this will force us out of our home since 

1978. We will also have to pay for the sewer reconnection from the sidewalk to the 

house. We are requesting a reduction in this assessed amount. The city has already 

put a lien on our property and the project has not even started. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 

Yes 

[Hl] No 

If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 

6/23/2025 final meeting, previous 4/7, 4/21 and 5/5. We protested each time. 

If No, explain: 

Fee Information: 

A fee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. 

Signature *required 

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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

Susan A Hornung,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003429

City Of Birmingham,

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: September 23, 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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Susan A Hornung

144 Wimbleton Dr

Birmingham , MI 48009

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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

Susan A Hornung,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003429

City Of Birmingham,

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: September 23, 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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RECEIVED 

JUL 2 9 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Susan 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

A 

Hornung 

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

144 Wimbleton Dr. 

City or Town 

Birmingham 

State 

ZIP Code 

Mi 

48009 

Telephone Number 248-765-01 01 

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

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attomeyiuthotized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

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 

How many 

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

parcelsareyou | [] vest 

[] No* 

[J N/A 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

1 

**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property's address] 

144 Wimbleton Dr. Birmingham MI 48009 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 

08-19-25-180-004

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

| BROWN. DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The City of Birmingham will be replacing 100 year old water and sewer systems. 

Wimbleton has been designated as a main road. When my husband purchased this 

property it was two lots. They were combined into one lot because the 2nd lot was 

considered unbuildable. This created a large, pie shaped lot with 220 feet of frontage 

but not alot of land behind it. We are being assessed $8,007.66 for our portion of the 

road and approach cost. We feel this is unfair due to the shape of our lot. 

In addition, 

this road is basically a half mile road and is heavily traveled by everyone, not just 

neighborhood residents. We are retired and have not much to live on other than social 

security. Taxes are already high and we fear this will force us out of our home since 

1978. We will also have to pay for the sewer reconnection from the sidewalk to the 

house. We are requesting a reduction in this assessed amount. The city has already 

put a lien on our property and the project has not even started. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 

Yes 

[Hl] No 

If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 

6/23/2025 final meeting, previous 4/7, 4/21 and 5/5. We protested each time. 

If No, explain: 

Fee Information: 

A fee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. 

Signature *required 

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I HOPOUNG 

eH WIM ALETTON 

BIEM INGHAM. MIT HLDOF 

lati ghee IG Fed lp Babi ib

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