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Michigan
Wixom Hotel Partners LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Wixom Respondent
- Petitioner
- Wixom Hotel Partners LLC
- Respondent
- City Of Wixom
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001325-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Oakland
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 09/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/06/2026 | 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 | 08/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/24/2026 | $400.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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Wixom Hotel - POS 2026 ET Petition.pdfRead complete document text →
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______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR _____________________________, Petitioner(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* ___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the following entities] 1. Assessor (via certified mail): 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 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 Wixom Hotel Partners, LLC 26-001325 City of Wixom Peter Ellenson September 21, 2026 Wixom Assessor, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393 Wixom Clerk, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393 Oakland County Equalization Director, 250 Elizabeth Lake Road, Suite 1000W, Pontiac, MI 48341 Oakland County Clerk, 1200 N Telegraph, Pontiac, MI 48341 Secretary of the Board, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, 850 Ladd Road, Bldg D, Walled Lake, MI 48390 /s/ Peter Ellenson Peter Ellenson
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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: 26-001325 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: Wixom Hotel - POS 2026 ET Petition Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WIXOM HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC, Petitioner, v MTT Dkt. No. CITY OF WIXOM, Respondent. Parcel No. 96 22 08 327 006 ______________________________________/ PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) LAW OFFICE OF PETER ELLENSON, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner 30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248 406 4443 peter@ellensonlaw.com ______________________________________/ ENTIRE TRIBUNAL TAX PETITION – TY 2026 NOW COMES Petitioner, WIXOM HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC, through its attorney, PETER ELLENSON, and states as follows in support of this Petition: 1. Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to the property taxes for the following parcel number: 96 22 08 327 006. 48881 Alpha Drive, Wixom, MI 48393. 2. Petitioner’s principal office address is Wixom Hotel Partners, 1910 8th Avenue NE, Aberdeen, SD 57401. 3. Respondent City of Wixom assesses and collects the ad valorem property taxes associated with the subject parcel. 4. The subject property is classified as commercial improved (201). 5. The subject property is located in Oakland County. 6. This appeal involves the property’s true cash and taxable values.
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7. The tax year at issue is 2026. 8. No Board of Review protest was required or filed for the property. 9. The values for the subject property as established by the Respondent are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2,394,280 1,197,140 1,020,220 10. Petitioner contends that the values for the subject property are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 1,400,000 700,000 700,000 11. The values in dispute for the subject property are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 994,280 497,140 320,220 12. Petitioner requests that this Honorable Tribunal order the assessing entity to correct its tax rolls to reflect taxable, assessed and state equalized values as indicated above (or on the attached supplement) to issue refunds as appropriate, and to pay interest and costs. 13. The basis for the requested relief is that the assessed and taxable values exceed 50% of the true cash value of the subject property. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Peter Ellenson _______________________________ Date: May 24, 2026 PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) Attorney for Petitioner 248 406 4443 peter@ellensonlaw.com
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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 Wixom Hotel Partners, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1910 8th Ave NE City or Town Aberdeen State South Dakota ZIP Code 57401 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) peter@ellensonlaw.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Peter M.I. Last Name Ellenson Firm Name (if any) Law Office of Peter Ellenson, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 30500 Northwestern Highway Suite 500 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48334-3177 Telephone Number 2487031134 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) peter@ellensonlaw.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] 48881 Alpha Drive Wixom
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48393 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Wixom (OAKLAND) County Oakland 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: 96 22 08 327 006 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: 1197140 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1020220 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1400000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 700000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 700000 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/ Peter Ellenson Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052486725355 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 Wixom Hotel Partners LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001325 City Of Wixom, 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 6, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Wixom Hotel Partners LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001325 City Of Wixom, 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 6, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WIXOM HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC, Petitioner, v MTT Dkt. No. CITY OF WIXOM, Respondent. Parcel No. 96 22 08 327 006 ______________________________________/ PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) LAW OFFICE OF PETER ELLENSON, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner 30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248 406 4443 peter@ellensonlaw.com ______________________________________/ ENTIRE TRIBUNAL TAX PETITION – TY 2026 NOW COMES Petitioner, WIXOM HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC, through its attorney, PETER ELLENSON, and states as follows in support of this Petition: 1. Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to the property taxes for the following parcel number: 96 22 08 327 006. 48881 Alpha Drive, Wixom, MI 48393. 2. Petitioner’s principal office address is Wixom Hotel Partners, 1910 8th Avenue NE, Aberdeen, SD 57401. 3. Respondent City of Wixom assesses and collects the ad valorem property taxes associated with the subject parcel. 4. The subject property is classified as commercial improved (201). 5. The subject property is located in Oakland County. 6. This appeal involves the property’s true cash and taxable values.
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7. The tax year at issue is 2026. 8. No Board of Review protest was required or filed for the property. 9. The values for the subject property as established by the Respondent are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2,394,280 1,197,140 1,020,220 10. Petitioner contends that the values for the subject property are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 1,400,000 700,000 700,000 11. The values in dispute for the subject property are: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 994,280 497,140 320,220 12. Petitioner requests that this Honorable Tribunal order the assessing entity to correct its tax rolls to reflect taxable, assessed and state equalized values as indicated above (or on the attached supplement) to issue refunds as appropriate, and to pay interest and costs. 13. The basis for the requested relief is that the assessed and taxable values exceed 50% of the true cash value of the subject property. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Peter Ellenson _______________________________ Date: May 24, 2026 PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) Attorney for Petitioner 248 406 4443 peter@ellensonlaw.com
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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 Wixom Hotel Partners, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1910 8th Ave NE City or Town Aberdeen State South Dakota ZIP Code 57401 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) peter@ellensonlaw.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Peter M.I. Last Name Ellenson Firm Name (if any) Law Office of Peter Ellenson, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 30500 Northwestern Highway Suite 500 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48334-3177 Telephone Number 2487031134 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) peter@ellensonlaw.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] 48881 Alpha Drive Wixom
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48393 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Wixom (OAKLAND) County Oakland 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: 96 22 08 327 006 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: 1197140 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1020220 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1400000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 700000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 700000 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/ Peter Ellenson Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052486725355 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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