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Michigan
Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. Petitioner Vs. City Of Alpena Respondent
- Petitioner
- Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc.
- Respondent
- City Of Alpena
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001125-TT
- Status
- Ready Sched Prehearing Date Certain
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Alpena
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/22/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 13 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | RESP | Not recorded | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 12 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | RESP | Not recorded | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | Notice of No Valuation Disclosure | RESP | Not recorded | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | PET | Not recorded | 09/23/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Notice of No Valuation Disclosure | PET | Not recorded | 09/23/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Prehearing General Call | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Documentation | RESP | Not recorded | 08/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/18/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 08/18/2026 | 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 | 07/23/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 07/22/2026 | 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 | 07/22/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/19/2026 | $625.00 | 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 MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. MTT Docket No. 26-001125 TT Petitioner, vs Parcel Nos. ~~ 093-357-000-008-00 093-637-000-200-00 CITY OF ALPENA, a Municipal Corporation Respondent. ADAM I. BRODY (P62035) DEBORAH I. ONDERSMA (P55907) VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com WILLIAM A. PFEIFER (P45263) Attorney for Respondent City Attorney, City of Alpena 114 S. Second Avenue Alpena, Michigan 49707 (989) 354-8242 bill@alpenalegal.com / PROOF OF SERVICE On October 22, 2026, Respondent’s Request for Admissions and Interrogatories and a copy of this Proof of Service were served by First Class Mail with postage prepaid thereon on Adam J. Brody and Deborah I. Ondersma, VARNUM LLP, 333 Bridge Street, N.W., P.O. Box 352, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 The statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief: ~ Linda A. Albright Legal Assistant to William feifer
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001125 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: Proof of Service-Discovery Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. MTT Docket No. 26-001125 TT Petitioner, vs Parcel Nos. 093-357-000-008-00 093-637-000-200-00 CITY OF ALPENA, a Municipal Corporation Respondent. ADAM J. BRODY (P62035) DEBORAH I. ONDERSMA (P55907) VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com WILLIAM A. PFEIFER (P45263) Attorney for Respondent City Attorney, City of Alpena 114 S. Second Avenue Alpena, Michigan 49707 (989) 354-8242 bill@alpenalegal.com / PROOF OF SERVICE On the 25th day of September 2026, a copy of the Respondent’s Concurrence as to Petitioner’s Notice of No Valuation Disclosure and this Proof of Service were served by First Class Mail with postage prepaid thereon on Adam J. Brody and Deborah I. Ondersma, VARNUM LLP, 333 Bridge Street, N.W., P.O. Box 352, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 The statements above are true to the best of my information, Td and belief: 01 Linda A. Albright Legal Assistant to William AJPfeifer
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001125 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: Proof of Service Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. MTT Docket No. 26-001125 TT Petitioner, vs Parcel Nos. 093-357-000-008-00 093-637-000-200-00 CITY OF ALPENA, a Municipal Corporation Respondent. ADAM J. BRODY (P62035) DEBORAH I. ONDERSMA (P55907) VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com WILLIAM A. PFEIFER (P45263) Attorney for Respondent City Attorney, City of Alpena 114 S. Second Avenue Alpena, Michigan 49707 (989) 354-8242 bill@alpenalegal.com / PROOF OF SERVICE On the 25th day of September 2026, a copy of the Respondent’s Concurrence as to Petitioner’s Notice of No Valuation Disclosure and this Proof of Service were served by First Class Mail with postage prepaid thereon on Adam J. Brody and Deborah I. Ondersma, VARNUM LLP, 333 Bridge Street, N.W., P.O. Box 352, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 The statements above are true to the best of my information, Td and belief: 01 Linda A. Albright Legal Assistant to William AJPfeifer
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001125 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: Proof of Service Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. MTT Docket No. 26-001125 TT Petitioner, \ Parcel Nos. 093-357-000-008-00 093-637-000-200-00 CITY OF ALPENA, a Municipal Corporation Respondent. ADAM J. BRODY (P62035) DEBORAH I. ONDERSMA (P55907) VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com WILLIAM A. PFEIFER (P45263) Attorney for Respondent City Attorney, City of Alpena 114 S. Second Avenue Alpena, Michigan 49707 (989) 354-8242 bill@alpenalegal.com / RESPONDENT’S CONCURRENCE AS TO PETITIONER’S NOTICE OF NO VALUATION DISCLOSURE NOW COMES Respondent City of Alpena and states that it concurs with Petitioner’s Notice of No Valuation Disclosure and no valuation disclosure will be filed by the City of Alpena. Date: A 4 A S A A Im. [ William A. Pfeifer (P45263) City Attorney ISACKSON & WALLACE, P.C. 114 S. Second Avenue Alpena, MI 49707 (989) 354-8242
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001125 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Notice of No Valuation Disclosure Attachment File Name: Notice of Concurrence Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE, INC. Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 26-001125-TT v. Parcel Nos. 093-357-000-008-00 CITY OF ALPENA, 093-637-000-200-00 Respondent. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com William A. Pfeifer (P45263) Attorney for Respondent City Attorney, City of Alpena 114 S. Second Avenue Alpena, MI 49707 (989) 354-8242 bill@alpenalegal.com _____________________________________ PROOF OF SERVICE I, Debbie Ryerson, am a legal secretary at Varnum, and state that on September 23, 2026, I served Petitioner's Notice of No Valuation Disclosure upon: William A. Pfeifer City of Alpena 114 S. Second Avenue Alpena, MI 49707 bill@alpenalegal.com Via email and by putting a copy in a sealed envelope, addressed to each of the above-named individuals, and depositing it in our internal office mail pickup for delivery the same day with first- class postage fully prepaid thereon to the United States Post Office. I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. _ /s/ Debbie Ryerson ___________ Debbie Ryerson
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE, INC. Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 26-001125 v. Parcel Nos. 093-357-000-008-00 CITY OF ALPENA, 093-637-000-200-00 Respondent. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com William A. Pfeifer (P45263) Attorney for Respondent City Attorney, City of Alpena 114 S. Second Avenue Alpena, MI 49707 (989) 354-8242 bill@alpenalegal.com _____________________________________ PETITIONER'S NOTICE OF NO VALUATION DISCLOSURE NOW COMES Petitioner, by and through its attorneys, VARNUM LLP, and hereby notifies the Tribunal that no valuation disclosure will be filed in this matter because the issue in this appeal encompasses a claim of exemption from property taxes and not the challenging of the property's true cash value. VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner Dated: September 23, 2026 By:_/s/ Deborah I. Ondersma ________________ Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) Business Address/Telephone: 333 Bridge Street, N.W.
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2 P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.comPetition for 29788692.1
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001125 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Notice of No Valuation Disclosure Attachment File Name: Notice of No Valuation Disclosure re Thunder Bay Community Health Services(29788692.1) Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: PROOF re No Valuation Disclosure re Thunder Bay Community Health Services (City of(29808737.1) Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906 NOTICE OF AUGUST 2- 13, 2027 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER OF PROCEDURE Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc., Petitioner, v City Of Alpena, Respondent. MTT Docket No. 26-001125 Please be advised that 26-001125 has been placed on a two-week Prehearing General Call commencing August 02, 2027. Unless ordered otherwise, parties will be notified at least 28 days before they are scheduled to appear. Scheduling will not necessarily occur in the order in which the cases are listed below. Parties are required to submit a valuation disclosure or written notification that no valuation disclosure is required by the dates indicated herein. A “valuation disclosure” is defined as documentary or other tangible evidence in a property tax proceeding that a party relies upon in support of the party’s contention as to the true cash value of the subject property or any portion thereof and contains the party’s value conclusion and data, valuation methodology, analysis or reasoning. See TTR 203 and TTR 241. Users who file documents with the Tribunal are advised that filed documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tribunal’s Tax Docket Lookup. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Tribunal and prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order will be published. In accordance with MCR 1.109(D)(9) and TTR 209, the responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously filed document by submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM RECEIVED AUG 18 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Thunder Bay Community Health Service Inc, Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-001125 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL City of Alpena, Respondent. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX ANSWER 1. Admit __ Deny X Neither Admit Nor Deny. Our records indicate a mailing address of: 15774 State St, Hillman, MI 49746 2. X Admit Deny. 3. _X_Admit __ Deny. If denied, identify the contiguous and non-contiguous parcels by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 4. X Admit ___ Deny. 5. X Admit __ Deny. 6. X Admit __ Deny. 7. X Admit ___ Deny. 8. Admit__ Deny _X Neither Admit Nor Deny. Parcel 093-357-000-000-00 is a parking lot with no building. Based on the site plans provided to our office, the building located on parcel 093-637-000-200-00 is being utilized in the following way: 10,910 | Total Building Square Footage % Sq Ft 5,342 | Suite A: Leased to Bay Athletic Club 49%
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Entire Tribunal Property Tax Answer . Page 2 of 2 11. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year | Parcel Number True Cash Value | Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 093-357-000-008-00 155,800 77,900 65,830 2026 093-637-000-200-00 1,187,200 593,600 593,600 12. Respondent contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year | Parcel Number True Cash Value | Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 093-357-000-008-00 155,800 77,900 65,830 2026 093-637-000-200-00 1,187,200 593,600 593,600 13. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year | Parcel Number True Cash Value | Assessed Value | Taxable Value 2026 093-357-000-008-00 155,800 77,900 65,830 2026 093-637-000-200-00 1,187,200 593,600 593,600 14. Admit_X Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. Only 30% of the building on parcel 093-637-000-200-00 is being utilized by the offices of Thunder Bay Community Health Services Inc. 15. Admit_X Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. Only 30% of the building on parcel 093-637-000-200-00 is being utilized by the offices of Thunder Bay Community Health Services Inc. 16. Admit_X Deny __ Neither Admit Nor Deny. Signature of Respondent’s Authorized Representative, if none, Respondent: Col B_ > 4 Email Address: info@assessingoffice.com Mailing Address: Assessing Office
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. MTT Docket No. 26-001125 TT Petitioner, vs Parcel Nos. 093-357-000-008-00 093-637-000-200-00 CITY OF ALPENA, a Municipal Corporation Respondent. ADAM I. BRODY (P62035) DEBORAH I. ONDERSMA (P55907) VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com WILLIAM A. PFEIFER (P45263) Attorney for Respondent City Attorney, City of Alpena 114 S. Second Avenue Alpena, Michigan 49707 (989) 354-8242 bill@alpenalegal.com / PROOF OF SERVICE On the 18th day of August 2026, a copy of the Answer to Petition and this Proof of Service was served by First Class Mail with postage prepaid thereon to the following listed persons at their respective addresses. Adam J. Brody Alpena Public School Deborah I. Ondersma Attn: Secretary of Public School Board VARNUM LLP 2373 Gordon Road 333 Bridge Street, N.W. Alpena, MI 49707 P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352
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Alpena Community College AMA-ESD Att: Secretary of Board of Directors Att: Secretary of the Board of Directors 666 Johnson Street 2118 South U.S. 23 Alpena, MI 49707 Alpena, MI 49707 Michigan Dept. of Treasury Allen Berg, City Assessor 430 W. Allegan P.O. Box 25 Lansing, MI 48922 Rogers City, MI 49779 On the 18% day of August 2026, a copy of the Answer to Petition and this Proof of Service were personally served on the following listed persons at their respective addresses. Ted Somers Kari Bertrand Equalization Director Alpena County Clerk 720 W. Chisholm Street, Ste. 5 720 W. Chisholm Street, Ste. 1 Alpena, MI 49707 Alpena, MI 49707 Anna Soik City of Alpena Clerk/Treasurer 208 N. First Avenue Alpena, MI 49707 The statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001125 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: Proof of Service Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. MTT Docket No. 26-001125 TT Petitioner, vs Parcel Nos. 093-357-000-008-00 093-637-000-200-00 CITY OF ALPENA, a Municipal Corporation Respondent. ADAM J. BRODY (P62035) DEBORAH I. ONDERSMA (P55907) VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com WILLIAM A. PFEIFER (P45263) Attorney for Respondent City Attorney, City of Alpena 114 S. Second Avenue Alpena, Michigan 49707 (989) 354-8242 bill@alpenalegal.com ANSWER TO PETITION Respondent CITY OF ALPENA, by and through Berg Assessing and Consulting, Inc. Assessor for the City of Alpena, and William A. Pfeifer, City Attorney answers the Petition filed in this matter as follows:
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1. Denied as untrue. According the most recent Domestic Nonprofit Annual Report filed on August 14, 2026 Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Incorporated, its Registered Office is located at 15774 State Street, Hillman, Michigan 49746. 2. Neither admitted nor denied. While Petitioner may be a party in interest to the real property, the principal business located at the property is Bay Athletic Club, LLC. 3. Admitted. 4. Respondent admits that the subject property contains two parcels and is classified as 201 Commercial Improved. 5. Respondents admit that the involved property are contiguous parcels. 6. Neither admitted nor denied as the Board of Review decisions referenced by Petitioners were not attached to Respondent’s copy of the Petition. 7. Admitted. 8. Denied as untrue and Respondent leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 9. Neither admitted nor denied for lack of information. 10. Admitted. 11. Admitted. 12. Denied as untrue and Respondent leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 13. Respondent admits the values in dispute are correctly stated. 14. Denied as untrue and Respondent leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 15. Respondent denies the specific facts contained in paragraph 15 for the reason that the determinations by the City of Alpena Assessor are appropriate and proper under the laws of the State of Michigan in regard to taxation and value of property.
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16. Respondent denies the specific facts contained in paragraph 16 for the reason that the determinations by the City of Alpena Assessor are
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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. 26-001125 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government City Of Alpena (ALPENA) 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 William M.I. A Last Name Pfeifer Firm Name (if any) Isackson, Wallace & Pfeifer, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 114 S. Second Avenue City or Town Alpena State Michigan ZIP Code 49707 Telephone Number (989) 354-8242 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) bill@alpenalegal.com Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: William A. Pfeifer /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE, INC. Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 26-001125-TT v. Parcel Nos. 093-357-000-008-00 CITY OF ALPENA, 093-637-000-200-00 Respondent. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com _____________________________________ PROOF OF SERVICE On the date below, I sent by U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the (1) Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition; (2) Notice of Docket Number MTT Docket No. 26-001125-TT; and (3) Proof of Service to: ASSESSOR Allan Berg, Assessor City of Alpena P.O. Box 25 Rogers City, MI 49779 CITY CLERK Anna Soik, City Clerk City of Alpena City Hall - First Floor 208 N. First Avenue Alpena, MI 49707
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2 On the date below, I sent by U.S. first class mail, a copy of the foregoing documents to: EQUALIZATION DIRECTOR Ted Sommers, Equalization Director Alpena County 720 W. Chisholm Street Suite 5 Alpena, MI 49707 COUNTY CLERK Keri Bertrand, County Clerk Alpena County 720 W. Chisholm Street Suite 5 Alpena, MI 49707 SECRETARY OF SCHOOL BOARD Emily Mayo, Secretary Alpena Public School District Board of Education 2373 Gordon Road Alpena, MI 49707 STATE TREASURER Michigan Department of Treasury State Treasurer 430 West Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. Dated: July 22, 2026 __/s/ Debbie Ryerson ____ Debbie Ryerson 29425225.1
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001125 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: 2026.07.22 PROOF re Petition for Thunder Bay Community Health Services Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY
HEALTH SERVICE, INC.
Petitioner,
MTT Docket No. _______________
v.
Parcel Nos. 093-357-000-008-00
CITY OF ALPENA,
093-637-000-200-00
Respondent.
Adam J. Brody (P62035)
Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907)
VARNUM LLP
Attorneys for Petitioner
333 Bridge Street, N.W.
P.O. Box 352
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352
(616) 336-6000
ajbrody@varnumlaw.com
diondersma@varnumlaw.com
_____________________________________
PETITION
Petitioner, Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc., by and through its attorneys,
VARNUM, LLP, states the following for their Petition against Respondent, City of Alpena:
1.
Petitioner, Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc., is a Michigan nonprofit
corporation with its principal place of business is located at 213 Lockwood St., Alpena, Michigan
49707.
2.
Petitioner is the owner of and/or the party in interest with respect to the subject real
property (the "subject property").
3.
Respondent, City of Alpena ("Respondent"), assesses, levies and collects the
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2 4. The subject property, located in City of Alpena, classified as 201 commercial, improved real property and is more particular described as: Parcel No. Property Address 093-357-000-008-00 213 Lockwood St., Alpena, MI 093-637-000-200-00 200 W Chisholm St., Alpena, MI 5. The parcels of real property involved in this appeal are contiguous parcels. 6. Although the subject property is classified as commercial real property and no appeal to the March Board of Review was required, Petitioner did protest before Respondent’s 2026 March Board of Review. The Board of Review denied Petitioner’s requested relief. See attached Board of Review decisions. 7. The subject property at issue is in Alpena County and is located within the Alpena Public School District. 8. The subject property is used as Petitioner’s administrative offices and the storage facilities, including the storage of patient health care records, and parking supporting the offices. 9. This matter involves issues relating to exemption. 10. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026. 11. The Tax Year 2026 values for the subject property identified above as established by the Notice of Assessment (and affirmed
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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 Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 213 Lockwood St. City or Town Alpena State Michigan ZIP Code 49707 Telephone Number 616-336-6561 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) diondersma@varnumlaw.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Deborah M.I. I Last Name Ondersma Firm Name (if any) Varnum LLP Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) PO Box 352 City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49501-0352 Telephone Number 616-336-6561 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) diondersma@varnumlaw.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 2 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 213 Lockwood St. Alpena
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 49707 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Alpena (ALPENA) County Alpena 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.) Yes 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: 093-357-000-008-00 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: 77900 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 65830 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 0 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 0 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of
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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 Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc., Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001125 City Of Alpena, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: July 22, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY
HEALTH SERVICE, INC.
Petitioner,
MTT Docket No. _______________
v.
Parcel Nos. 093-357-000-008-00
CITY OF ALPENA,
093-637-000-200-00
Respondent.
Adam J. Brody (P62035)
Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907)
VARNUM LLP
Attorneys for Petitioner
333 Bridge Street, N.W.
P.O. Box 352
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352
(616) 336-6000
ajbrody@varnumlaw.com
diondersma@varnumlaw.com
_____________________________________
PETITION
Petitioner, Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc., by and through its attorneys,
VARNUM, LLP, states the following for their Petition against Respondent, City of Alpena:
1.
Petitioner, Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc., is a Michigan nonprofit
corporation with its principal place of business is located at 213 Lockwood St., Alpena, Michigan
49707.
2.
Petitioner is the owner of and/or the party in interest with respect to the subject real
property (the "subject property").
3.
Respondent, City of Alpena ("Respondent"), assesses, levies and collects the
property taxes on the subject property.Page 2
2 4. The subject property, located in City of Alpena, classified as 201 commercial, improved real property and is more particular described as: Parcel No. Property Address 093-357-000-008-00 213 Lockwood St., Alpena, MI 093-637-000-200-00 200 W Chisholm St., Alpena, MI 5. The parcels of real property involved in this appeal are contiguous parcels. 6. Although the subject property is classified as commercial real property and no appeal to the March Board of Review was required, Petitioner did protest before Respondent’s 2026 March Board of Review. The Board of Review denied Petitioner’s requested relief. See attached Board of Review decisions. 7. The subject property at issue is in Alpena County and is located within the Alpena Public School District. 8. The subject property is used as Petitioner’s administrative offices and the storage facilities, including the storage of patient health care records, and parking supporting the offices. 9. This matter involves issues relating to exemption. 10. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026. 11. The Tax Year 2026 values for the subject property identified above as established by the Notice of Assessment (and affirmed
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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 Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 213 Lockwood St. City or Town Alpena State Michigan ZIP Code 49707 Telephone Number 616-336-6561 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) diondersma@varnumlaw.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Deborah M.I. I Last Name Ondersma Firm Name (if any) Varnum LLP Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) PO Box 352 City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49501-0352 Telephone Number 616-336-6561 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) diondersma@varnumlaw.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 2 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 213 Lockwood St. Alpena
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 49707 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Alpena (ALPENA) County Alpena 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.) Yes 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: 093-357-000-008-00 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: 77900 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 65830 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 0 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 0 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of
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