Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan

September 16, 2016 Robert P. Young, Jr., Chief Justice

Stephen J. Markman Brian K. Zahra 154062(58)(61) Bridget M. McCormack David F. Viviano Richard H. Bernstein MENARD, INC., Joan L. Larsen, Petitioner-Appellant, Justices SC: 154062 v COA: 325718 Tax Tribunal: 00-441600, 14-001918-TT CITY OF ESCANABA, Respondent-Appellee. _________________________________________/

On order of the Chief Justice, the separate motions of the Michigan Municipal League et al. and the Michigan Manufacturers Association to file briefs amicus curiae are GRANTED. The amicus briefs submitted by those respective entities on September 8, 2016, and September 9, 2016, are accepted for filing.

I, Larry S. Royster, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court. September 16, 2016 Clerk