Clay County Open Board of Equalization Hearings

The Clay County Open Board of Equalization Hearings on August 11, 2026, included a detailed discussion regarding a property tax exemption appeal filed by MRI Global for their facility at 122 Ozark Street in North Kansas City. MRI Global, a nonprofit scientific research organization, sought exemption from real estate property taxes based on Missouri's charitable exemption criteria, emphasizing their nonprofit status, scientific research activities benefiting public health, and collaboration with government agencies. The county assessor's office opposed the exemption, arguing that MRI Global operates under government and corporate contracts, generates unrelated business revenue, and pays reasonable compensation, thus not meeting the charitable exemption test. The hearing involved presentations of the property's use, financials, and legal standards for exemption. Additionally, there was a brief discussion about another property zoned for neighborhood retail and other uses, with no clear resolution noted. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.