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 "city": "Topeka",
 "state": "Kansas",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-05",
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   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Council to discuss intent to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Topeka Governing Body will consider consent agenda items including infrastructure projects and affordable housing funding, and hold two non-action discussions about the intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2027 budgets of the Topeka Metro Transit Authority and the City of Topeka. Appointments to four boards and a recognition for the Legal Department's Prosecution Division are also scheduled. The meeting includes presentations on the Human Relations Commission annual report, the general fund financial summary, and a data centers overview.",
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   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Council to consider 2027 budgets that may exceed revenue neutral rate",
   "summary": "The Governing Body will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2030 HUD Consolidated Action Plan (approx. $12M) and vote on resolutions to exceed the revenue neutral rate for both the City of Topeka and the Topeka Metro Transit Authority's 2027 budgets. They will also consider ordinances to amend building permit fee waiver rules, terminate two TIF districts (Capital City Townhomes and College Hill), and approve bridge engineering contracts. Discussions will continue on utility rates and the 2027 operating budget.",
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Council to consider 40-unit Windward Estates housing incentive district",
   "summary": "The Governing Body will hold a public hearing and vote on establishing the Windward Estates Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) and approving a development agreement for a 40-unit project at SE 45th Street and SE California Avenue. The consent agenda includes approving $34.9 million in city expenditures and several capital improvement projects. Other action items include repealing Class B licenses and amending special events regulations.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Topeka Governing Body to vote on 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan",
   "summary": "The Governing Body is deciding on the adoption of the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2027-2029 Capital Improvement Budget. The meeting includes votes on the disposal of three city-owned properties and updates to the Land Bank Board of Trustees.",
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   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Johnson-Betts Meadows housing district and 176-unit development",
   "summary": "The Governing Body will hold a public hearing and consider establishing the Johnson-Betts Meadows Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) and adopting a housing development plan. They will also vote on a development agreement for a 176-unit project north of SE 31st Street and east of SE Fremont Street. Other items include a noise exception for the Sunshine Reggae Festival, a wastewater engineering contract amendment not to exceed $72,950, and discussions on the SE 29th Street/Kansas Turnpike Authority Interchange and the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Topeka City Council considers infrastructure projects and tax increases",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several capital improvement projects, including street improvements and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes a proposal to increase the transient guest tax and various utility fee waivers for housing developments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Governing Body to consider settlement offers for lawsuits",
   "summary": "The Governing Body is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss and consider settlement offers to fully resolve one or more lawsuits. The meeting may include a brief executive session for these discussions.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Topeka Governing Body to consider TIF and tax rebates for Capital City Townhomes",
   "summary": "The Governing Body will hold a public hearing and vote on establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and property tax rebates for the Capital City Townhomes redevelopment. Other business includes a zoning change for multi-family housing and noise exceptions for June festivals. The body will also discuss the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Topeka to vote on adopting 2024 International Building Code",
   "summary": "The Governing Body will vote on several ordinances, including adopting the 2024 International Building Code, updating the property maintenance code notice delivery, adding late fees for pet permits, and regulating chickens and roosters. They will also consider two public works contracts for street repairs and drainage improvements, a resolution to cancel two meetings, and discuss the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $29.8M in city expenses, multiple capital projects, and eviction defense renewal",
   "summary": "The Topeka Governing Body will consider a consent agenda approving $29.8 million in city expenditures and multiple capital improvement projects totaling over $16 million for street, sewer, and water infrastructure. Action items include a public hearing on vacating a segment of SE Colfax Street to facilitate a multifamily residential development, setting a May 12 hearing for a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District at Johnson-Betts Meadows, and authorizing property sales at 1121 SE Quincy, 307 SE 12th, and 204 SW 5th. Council will also discuss a renewal of the Topeka Eviction Defense Program.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Council to discuss DREAMS program changes for 2027",
   "summary": "The Topeka Governing Body will hear presentations on the 2025 Q4 financial report and effective utilities management, then consider a consent agenda including a $212,240 engineering contract for DREAMS 2 and 3 sidewalk and park projects. Action items include a vote on a conditional use permit allowing social events at a short-term rental at 1200 SW Taylor Street, and a discussion with possible action on proposed 2027 modifications to the DREAMS program to improve equity and alignment with community priorities. A non-action discussion will cover a 2026 utilities lien ordinance for unpaid utility services.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-20",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Hotel Topeka CID, $2.8M bridge repairs, duplex zoning on agenda",
   "summary": "The Governing Body will consider a consent agenda with five capital improvement projects totaling over $7 million for street and bridge repairs. Action items include public hearings on easement vacations for a mall expansion at 1801 SW Wanamaker Road, a zoning change to allow 18 duplexes on SW Urish Road, and the creation of a Community Improvement District for Hotel Topeka with a 2% sales tax. The council will also vote on a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District application and set a public hearing for a Tax Increment Financing district for Capital City Townhomes.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-05",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on board appointment procedures for JEDO and MTPO",
   "summary": "The Governing Body will consider resolutions to change how council members are selected for the Joint Economic Development Organization and the Metropolitan Topeka Planning Organization Board. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Council to vote on zoning changes for multi-family housing in commercial districts",
   "summary": "The Topeka Governing Body will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning text amendment to allow more multi-family residential development in commercial, downtown, and mixed-use zones (ACZR26/01). The council will also vote on vacating a public alley for JJH Properties, amending home occupation permit rules, setting a public hearing for a Hotel Topeka Community Improvement District, and authorizing disposal of property at 1335 SE 21st Street. Consent agenda includes approving $40,483,039.01 in city expenditures. The meeting will include a discussion on the FY 2027 proposed budget.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "City to approve contracts and budgets for infrastructure projects",
   "summary": "The Topeka Governing Body will consider approving multiple professional service contracts and capital improvement project budgets, including street and sewer repairs and fleet replacements. The council will also discuss an ordinance regarding Apple Developer authorization and two partial development agreements.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Topeka City Council considers new districts, parking changes, and a vacant seat",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider establishing the California Crossing Community Improvement District and the Project View Reinvestment Housing Incentive District. Other items include amending municipal parking rates, approving several garage lease agreements, and selecting a representative for Council District No. 8.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Topeka Governing Body holds budget work session on FY 2027 proposal",
   "summary": "The Governing Body discussed the proposed FY 2027 budget in a special work session. No action was taken; it was a discussion-only agenda item. The presentation highlighted declining fund balances in the General Fund, Parking Fund, and Special Highway Fund, and outlined potential revenue options including sales tax increases and fee adjustments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-06",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Topeka council to approve $18.6M in expenses and select MTPO board members",
   "summary": "The Topeka Governing Body will vote to approve $18.6 million in city expenditures and a professional services contract exceeding $50,000. The council will also elect two representatives to the Metropolitan Topeka Planning Organization (MTPO) Policy Board.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-15",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $9.8M SE 29th Street street and utility improvements",
   "summary": "The Governing Body will consider a consent agenda with resolutions to approve several infrastructure project budgets, including a $9.78 million street and utility improvement on SE 29th Street. The council will also elect a Deputy Mayor for a one-year term. Public comment is available via Zoom or in-person.",
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   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Topeka City Council considers infrastructure projects and elects Deputy Mayor",
   "summary": "The Governing Body will review several infrastructure resolutions regarding street, sidewalk, and utility improvements. Additionally, the council will hold an election for a Deputy Mayor to serve a one-year term.",
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   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Governing Body",
   "headline": "Topeka Governing Body to consider citywide fee schedule and $49 million in expenditures",
   "summary": "The Governing Body will discuss establishing a citywide fee schedule for permits, licenses, and services. The meeting includes votes on two sets of city expenditures totaling over $49 million and a zoning change for a property on SW 10th Avenue.",
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