Governing Body Agenda
August 25, 2026
6:00 PM
Mayor: Spencer L. Duncan
Addressing the Governing Body: Public comment for the meeting will be available via Zoom or in-person. Individuals must contact the City Clerk's Office at 785-368-3940 or via email at cclerk@topeka.org by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting, after which the City Clerk's Office will provide Zoom link information and protocols prior to the meeting. View the meeting online at https://www.topeka.org/communications/live-stream/ or at https://www.facebook.com/cityoftopeka/.
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL:
2. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Public Hearing and Resolution - Topeka Metro Transit Authority (TMTA) Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) - 2027 City Operating Budget
PUBLIC HEARING to consider comment from the public concerning the Governing Body’s
consideration whether to exceed the Topeka Metro Transit Authority’s revenue neutral rate of 3.832 and impose a proposed tax rate of 4.2 mills.
RESOLUTION introduced by City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez, to levy a property tax rate on behalf of the Topeka Metro Transit Authority (TMTA) that exceeds the Revenue Neutral Rate.
Voting Requirement: Action requires at least six (6) votes of the Governing Body.
(Approval would determine whether or not to exceed the TMTA's RNR of 3.832 and impose a rate of 4.2 mills)
B. Public Hearing and Resolution - City of Topeka Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) 2027 City Operating Budget
PUBLIC HEARING to consider comment from the public concerning the Governing Body’s consideration of adopting a budget for 2027 that exceeds the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) which is 35.580
RESOLUTION introduced by City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez, to levy a property tax rate that exceeds the City of Topeka’s Revenue Neutral Rate.
Voting Requirement: Action requires at least six (6) votes of the Governing Body.
(Approval would determine whether or not to exceed the City's RNR of 35.580 and impose a rate of 37.126 mills)
3. NON-ACTION ITEMS:
A. Discussion - City of Topeka 5-Year Financial Forecast
DISCUSSION regarding the City of Topeka 5-year Financial Forecast.
B. Discussion - 2027 Operating Budget
DISCUSSION related to the City of Topeka 2027 Operating Budget.
(Discussions will continue through the months of July, August and September.)