Governing Body Agenda
June 2, 2026
6:00 PM
Mayor: Spencer L. Duncan
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CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL:
2. PRESENTATIONS:
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Ordinance - City Expenditures - February 28, 2026 to April 3, 2026
ORDINANCE introduced by City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez, allowing and approving City expenditures for the period of February 28, 2026, to April 3, 2026, and enumerating said expenditures therein.
(Approving City expenditures in the amount of $17,862,857.43)
B. Ordinance - City Expenditures - April 4, 2026 to May 1, 2026
ORDINANCE introduced by City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez, allowing and approving City expenditures for the period of April 4, 2026, to May 1, 2026, and enumerating said expenditures therein.
(Approving City expenditures in the amount of $17,070,957.39)
C. Resolution - Capital Improvement Project Exceeding $250,000 - SW 45th Street, Gage Boulevard to Cambridge Avenue - Project No. 701070.00
RESOLUTION introduced by the Public Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of Project No. 701070.00 for street improvements to SW 45th Street from Gage Boulevard to Cambridge Avenue. (Public Infrastructure Committee recommended approval on May 19, 2026)
(Approval of the total project in the amount of $700,000 for street improvements to SW 45th Street from Gage Boulevard to Cambridge.)
D. Resolution - Capital Improvement Project Exceeding $250,0000 - Alley Repair between Woodlawn Avenue and Greenwood Avenue south of 2nd Street - Project Nos. 841201.02, 281250.18 and 291128.10
RESOLUTION introduced by the Public Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of Project Nos. 841201.02, 281250.18 and 291128.10 for Alley Repair between Woodlawn Avenue and Greenwood Avenue south of 2nd Street. (Public Infrastructure Committee recommended approval on May 19, 2026)
(Approval of the total project budget in the amount of $535,055 for alley repairs between Woodlawn Avenue and Greenwood Avenue south of 2nd Street.)
E. Resolution - Capital Improvement Project Exceeding $250,000 - SE 37th Street Adams to Indiana - Project No 841099.11
RESOLUTION introduced by the Public Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of Project Nos. 841099.11, 501125.02 and 281300.12 for street improvements and utility improvements to SE 37th Street from Adams to Indiana. (Public Infrastructure Committee recommended approval on May 19, 2026)
(Approval of a total project budget in the amount of $1,774,521 for street improvements to SE 37th Street from Adams to Indiana.)
F. Resolution - Amending the 2026-2035 CIP and the 2026-2028 CIB - Bridge deck repairs at three locations throughout the City - Project No. 121052.00
RESOLUTION introduced by City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez, amending the 2026-2035 CIP and the 2026-2028 CIB to add Project No. 121052.00 for bridge deck repairs at three locations throughout the City. (Public Infrastructure Committee recommended approval on May 19, 2026)
(Approval of a total project budget in the amount of $1,000,000 for bridge deck repairs at three locations.)
G. Resolution - Amending 2026-2035 CIP and 2026-2028 CIB - Fire Department Fleet Replacement - Project No. 900035.00
RESOLUTION introduced by City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez, amending the 2026-2035 CIP and the 2026-2028 CIB to revise the budget and years for Project No. 900035.00 for Fire Department Fleet Replacement and providing final approval for the project. (The Public Infrastructure Committee recommended by a vote of 3-0-0 on May 19, 2026.)
(Approval would fund 2028, 2029 and 2030 fire apparatus replacement along with a reallocation of funds within the three-year plan. Total project cost is $8,069,043.00.)
H. MINUTES of the regular meeting of May 19, 2026.
I. APPLICATIONS:
4. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Public Hearing and Ordinance - Windward Estates Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID)
PUBLIC HEARING to consider the establishment of the Windward Estates Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) and the adoption of the housing and public facilities development plan.
ORDINANCE introduced by City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez, establishing a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) for the Windward Estates District; and adopting a plan for the development of housing and public facilities in the RHID.
Voting Requirement: Action requires at least six (6) votes of the Governing Body.
(Approval would establish the Windward Estates Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) and adopt the housing development plan for infrastructure in the RHID located at the southwest corner of SE 45th Street and SE California Avenue.)
B. Development Agreement - Windward Estates Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID)
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT between Windward Estates, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company, and the City of Topeka for the Windward Estates Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) project.
Voting Requirement: Action requires at least six (6) votes of the Governing Body.
(Approval would authorize the City Manager to execute the development agreement for the Windward Estates Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) project consisting of 40-units located at the southwest corner of SE 45th Street and SE California Avenue.)
C. Ordinance - Repealing Class B Licenses - Amending and repealing sections 14.15.010 through 14.15.080
ORDINANCE introduced City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez, concerning class B licenses, amending and repealing sections 14.15.010 through 14.15.080. (Policy and Finance Committee recommended approval May 7, 2026)
Voting Requirement: Action requires at least five (5) of the City Council. The mayor does not vote. The proposed ordinance involves a matter of home rule on which the mayor has veto authority.
(Approval of ordinance will remove the Class B license from the Topeka Municipal Code.)
D. Ordinance - Special Events Amendments
ORDINANCE introduced by City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez, concerning special events, amending Sections 12.70.010, 12.70.040, 12.70.050, 5.115.020, 5.115.030, 5115.070, 5.115.080, 5.115.180, 5.115.190 and 10.50.040 of the Topeka Municipal Code and repealing original sections. (Policy and Finance Committee recommended approval May 7, 2026)
Voting Requirement: Action requires at least five (5) of the City Council. The mayor does not vote. The proposed ordinance involves a matter of home rule on which the mayor has veto authority.
(Language amendments relate to volunteer guidelines, event deposit, application late fees, police escorts, vendor licensing, parking, and the addition of the Juneteenth Holiday.)
5. NON-ACTION ITEMS:
A. Discussion - Utility Rates
DISCUSSION regarding proposed Utility Rates.
(Establishing adequate Utility Rates will serve as the foundation for future Operating and Capital budgets.)