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Michigan
Woodbrook Village LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of East Lansing Respondent
- Petitioner
- Woodbrook Village LLC
- Respondent
- City Of East Lansing
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002174-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Ingham
- 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 | 10/22/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/09/2026 | 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 | 09/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/01/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
SCANNED PROOF OF SERVICE WOODBROOK VILLAGE LLC CITY OF EAST LANSING 26-002174.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Woodbrook Village LLC. Petitioner, MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002174-TT City of East Lansing, Respondent. PROOF OF SERVICE Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 20% day of October 2026 she served a copy of the Petition upon the following persons by placing same in an envelope properly addressed to each via USPS first class thereon: Barb Byrum East Lansing School District Ingham County Clerk Chris Martin, School Board Secretary 341 S Jefferson St 6160 Towar Avenue Mason, MI 48854 East Lansing, MI 48823 Michigan State Treasurer Ingham County Equalization Director Department of Treasury P.O. Box 319, Courthouse Treasury Building Mason, MI 48854-0319 430 West Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 , Q Mice (( o) Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Authorized Agent
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Woodbrook Village LLC. Petitioner, MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002174-TT City of East Lansing, Respondent. PROOF OF SERVICE Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 20% day of October 2026 she served a copy of the Petition upon the following persons by placing same in an envelope properly addressed to each via certified mail thereon: Bill Fowler City of East Lansing Assessor 410 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 City of East Lansing Clerk 410 Abbot Road, Room 100 East Lansing, MI 48823 Mictas (0 Cres Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Authorized Agent
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Woodbrook Village LLC . MTT Docket No. 26-002174 -TT Petitioner, v City of East Lansing . Respondent. / Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Alex Morse Cameron Beckner DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. Representatives for Petitioner 9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 596-3260 msilvey@dmainc.com amorse@dmainc.com cbeckner@dmainc.com ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No.: 33-20-01-11-226-017 2. The property identified above is real 3. Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal. 4. Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the subject of this appeal. 5. The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved
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MTT Docket No. 26-002174 TT Page 2 of 3 6. The assessment(s) at issue were not protested to Respondent’s March, July, or December Board of Review as a protest was not required. 7. The property or properties at issue are in _1gham County. 8. The property or properties’ address is: 1705 Coolidge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 9. The assessment(s) at issue were established by the: City of East Lansing 10. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 2502 Lake Lansing Rd, Suite C, Lansing, MI 48912 11. This appeal involves issues relating to the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values and uniformity. 12. The tax year at issue is: 2026. 13. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s 2026 Board of Review are: Tax True Cash Assessed Taxable Year Value Value Value 2026 $9,539,800 $4,769,900 $3,271,929 14. Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2026 are no more than the following: Tax True Cash State Equalized Taxable Year Value Value Value 2026 $5,720,000 $2,860,000 $2,860,000 15. The values in contention for tax year 2026 are: Tax True Cash State Equalized Taxable Year Value Value Value 2026 $3,819,800 $1,909,900 $411,929
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MTT Docket No. 26-002174 TT Page 3 of 3 16. The 2026 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and collected are invalid because: (a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; (b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; (c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and (d) The assessment otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights. WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case and enter an order reducing the 2026 true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under the circumstances. Respectfully submitted, DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. Mice (0 To) Dated: June 12026 By: =) Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Petitioner’s Representative
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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: 26-002174 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: SCANNED PROOF OF SERVICE WOODBROOK VILLAGE LLC CITY OF EAST LANSING 26-002174 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL __________________________________________, MTT Docket No. 26-_____ _-TT Petitioner, v __________________________________________, Respondent. ______________________________/ Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Alex Morse Cameron Beckner DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. Representatives for Petitioner 9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 596-3260 msilvey@dmainc.com amorse@dmainc.com cbeckner@dmainc.com ______________________________/ ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No.: ________________________________ 2. The property identified above is _________________. 3. Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal. 4. Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the subject of this appeal. 5. The property identified above is classified as ___________________________________.
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MTT Docket No. 26-______ -TT Page 2 of 3 6. July, or December Board of Review as a protest was not required. 7. The property or properties at issue are in ________________ County. 8. is: ______________________________________________________________________. 9. The assessment(s) at issue were established by the: _____________________________. 10. ______________________________________________________________________. 11. This appeal involves issues relating to values and uniformity. 12. The tax year at issue is: 2026. 13. 2026 Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 14. Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2026 are no more than the following: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 15. The values in contention for tax year 2026 are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026
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MTT Docket No. 26-_____ _-TT Page 3 of 3 16. The 2026 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and collected are invalid because: (a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; (b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; (c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and (d) WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case and enter an order reducing the 2026 true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under the circumstances. Respectfully submitted, DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. Dated: __________ ___, 2026 By: ______________________________ Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494)
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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 Woodbrook Village LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2502 Lake Lansing Rd Ste C City or Town Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48912 Telephone Number 9174887825 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) msilvey@dmainc.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Michelle (Mikki) M.I. M Last Name Silvey Firm Name (if any) DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 City or Town Indianapolis State Indiana ZIP Code 46240 Telephone Number 9174887825 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) msilvey@dmainc.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] 1705 Coolidge Rd East Lansing
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48823 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of East Lansing (INGHAM) County Ingham 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: 33-20-01-11-226-017 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: 4769900 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 3271929 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 5720000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 2860000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26060187772900 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 Woodbrook Village LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-002174 City Of East Lansing, 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: September 9, 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 TAX TRIBUNAL __________________________________________, MTT Docket No. 26-_____ _-TT Petitioner, v __________________________________________, Respondent. ______________________________/ Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494) Alex Morse Cameron Beckner DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. Representatives for Petitioner 9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 596-3260 msilvey@dmainc.com amorse@dmainc.com cbeckner@dmainc.com ______________________________/ ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No.: ________________________________ 2. The property identified above is _________________. 3. Only one parcel of property is the subject of this appeal. 4. Petitioner owns and/or otherwise holds an interest in the parcel of property that is the subject of this appeal. 5. The property identified above is classified as ___________________________________.
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MTT Docket No. 26-______ -TT Page 2 of 3 6. July, or December Board of Review as a protest was not required. 7. The property or properties at issue are in ________________ County. 8. is: ______________________________________________________________________. 9. The assessment(s) at issue were established by the: _____________________________. 10. ______________________________________________________________________. 11. This appeal involves issues relating to values and uniformity. 12. The tax year at issue is: 2026. 13. 2026 Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 14. Petitioner contends the values for tax year 2026 are no more than the following: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 15. The values in contention for tax year 2026 are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026
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MTT Docket No. 26-_____ _-TT Page 3 of 3 16. The 2026 assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and collected are invalid because: (a) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, exceeds the amount permitted by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; (b) The assessment, including state equalized and/or taxable value, is at a higher percentage of true cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; (c) The assessment is based on the misapplication of valuation principles, and (d) WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this honorable Tribunal hear this case and enter an order reducing the 2026 true cash, state equalized and taxable values and direct Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees, and penalties paid, plus interest and costs, and all other relief to which it is entitled under Michigan law and as is appropriate under the circumstances. Respectfully submitted, DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. Dated: __________ ___, 2026 By: ______________________________ Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey (P69494)
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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 Woodbrook Village LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2502 Lake Lansing Rd Ste C City or Town Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48912 Telephone Number 9174887825 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) msilvey@dmainc.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Michelle (Mikki) M.I. M Last Name Silvey Firm Name (if any) DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 9229 Delegates Row, Suite 375 City or Town Indianapolis State Indiana ZIP Code 46240 Telephone Number 9174887825 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) msilvey@dmainc.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] 1705 Coolidge Rd East Lansing
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48823 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of East Lansing (INGHAM) County Ingham 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: 33-20-01-11-226-017 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: 4769900 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 3271929 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 5720000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 2860000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Michelle (Mikki) M. Silvey Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26060187772900 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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