The Salina City Commission unanimously approved a resolution Monday authorizing the mayor to sign a letter in support of Resilience Clubhouse’s application for a nonprofit property tax exemption.
The vote authorizes Resolution No. 25-8324, which allows the city to formally acknowledge that Resilience Clubhouse meets state criteria required for nonprofit property tax exemption consideration. The exemption itself is reviewed and approved at the state level, but requires local government support as part of the application process.
What Resilience Clubhouse Does
Resilience Clubhouse is a member-driven organization serving individuals with severe and persistent mental health conditions. Membership is application-based and limited to individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria.
According to city staff, the organization provides a structured daytime environment where members participate in productive work, job searches, skills building, and daily operations of the organization. Members help shape how the clubhouse operates, working alongside staff to manage activities and projects.
The Salina location currently employs approximately two and a half staff members and has been operating locally for about a year. The organization is affiliated with a national clubhouse model and is a branch of a Wichita-based operation.
The organization also works with other agencies in Salina, including housing-related support services, to help members build stability and independence.
Funding and Structure
Resilience Clubhouse operates as a nonprofit organization and is funded through a combination of private donations, grants, and support from its national network. City staff confirmed that the organization owns the property for which the tax exemption is being requested.
Commission Discussion
During discussion, commissioners requested additional background on the organization, noting that Resilience Clubhouse was new to some members of the commission.
City staff explained that requests for letters supporting nonprofit tax exemptions are routine and that the city has approved similar requests several times in recent years. Staff cited previous examples, including a nonprofit property tax exemption granted to Salina Grace.
To qualify for a nonprofit property tax exemption, organizations must demonstrate that they are nonprofit, financially viable, and filling a documented community need.
Public Comment and Vote
No members of the public spoke during the public comment period.
Following discussion, the commission approved the resolution as part of the consent agenda. The vote passed unanimously, 5–0.
The city’s letter of support will now be submitted as part of Resilience Clubhouse’s application to the State of Kansas for consideration of nonprofit property tax exemption status.