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Councilwoman Ortiz told the committee, \"I would just like to see we staff has moved. We put a lot of time and talent in that. And when we get ready, I I would hope that we could do maybe a open house or a ribbon cutting or something.\" Assistant staff responded that the city is awaiting final furniture and plans to hold an event for the governing body when the facility is fully ready. Council members also suggested opening the event to the public so residents can see how capital dollars were spent.

No formal action was required; staff will schedule the event after final move-in is complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Topeka City Public Infrastructure Committee Meeting August 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Councilmembers discussed holding a ribbon-cutting or open house for the recently completed City of Topeka Fleet building once final furniture arrives, and staff said an event for the governing body and the public is planned.","taxTitle","Topeka City, Shawnee County, Kansas","taxId",4988,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6132609,"Committee approves reconstruction of Southwest Martin Drive near industrial area",107,1220000,1327000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5719970-c395edf0005f90d716ec24c6e087c2d7&start=1220&end=1327","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5719970-c395edf0005f90d716ec24c6e087c2d7/thumbnail_1220000.jpg","/articles/6132609/Topeka-City/Shawnee-County/Kansas/Committee-approves-reconstruction-of-Southwest-Martin-Drive-near-industrial-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132609-3c343fb22331a8316975c26e8f07d096/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183871&Signature=KUr9xqpQZAHsFhmnh-taBASUYn2Zp360V-FWN3AoeLSp5BEl6jQfpl3dCmt1TKV7GQZsxQBiyEBUycuW6g0DR7RztIdHsO9JV0OZb4wLUVppvzwgnJQ47Jxd32MP~OKhJj8oXLtNC27ClrHwdtO5uITQG7MYZoF90rkJ62D8U7AIvEmSIt~qFMj3H5iufQWVxrACedEQb606IQ1XDgg-l2KQIK-paAtarbq8hTWExNA18kXsnvM4T9p4UR0Tc8Vbg0FTnoJGsACyUzPKChA1EoiJot8nG2XCXtyadOdej6wuJoVHV49RfkyH2dCbA5CFIJiO~tHnBreMas~oVTXN-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Infrastructure Committee on Aug. 19 approved a capital project to reconstruct Southwest Martin Drive from 40 First to 40 Second Street, including replacement of a storm-inlet box. Public Works Director Steve Groen said the work covers an industrial block west of Frito Lay and adjacent to Bimbo's Bakery.

Groen said the road is an aging concrete surface in poor condition and the city will maintain access to industrial properties during construction. He said the project is part of the 2025 pavement-management program and that the plan is to bid and commence construction this year.

Council members asked whether Bimbo and Frito Lay would be affected; Groen replied access will be maintained and staff will meet with businesses as needed.

The motion to approve was moved, seconded and passed 3-0.

Outcome: project approved and will be put out for bid; staff to coordinate access with businesses during construction.","The committee approved a reconstruction project for Southwest Martin Drive (40 First to 40 Second Street) including storm-inlet replacement; staff said access to nearby industrial businesses will be maintained and the work is part of the 2025 pavement management program.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6132615,"Committee approves $1.21 million waterline replacement on Stony Brook Drive",100,1106000,1206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5719970-c395edf0005f90d716ec24c6e087c2d7&start=1106&end=1206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5719970-c395edf0005f90d716ec24c6e087c2d7/thumbnail_1106000.jpg","/articles/6132615/Topeka-City/Shawnee-County/Kansas/Committee-approves-121-million-waterline-replacement-on-Stony-Brook-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132615-0202f927beb25a65cc4e35a7821fe69a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183871&Signature=kH1ohIolNhgjkQqiDMeR0DEWW7IBwm~UISU55mvlNX~PU1JPIF67quvcKPUb5~eRRAk0bTQVnOUd5LgO3nEt58FQsjvtaW6Nx6FhjmEbZS3qn8P03LfRd~t00itS4YZvnbhH14qRl7I29NHOY8xh-Laf7JTb84wI3u-Xd0ydH91Z482QXap74IIZg4aEy70GS8ZUtZYWohCnDk~O7Rij48vXx5XKG5UeS12xu4YnyMycE-~A4d7YKNL3XRFPxRAmGpQ0-uLeGS~XaV7yCdlSni7YY9jhkvrrdLhmgvcZc5Ugps5StnkQ3jwSQg3cqSqntYNgRzvNLsYzqUh~oai~bg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Infrastructure Committee on Aug. 19 approved a capital improvement project to replace approximately 6,700 linear feet of 8-inch water main and perform related storm-sewer work along Stony Brook Drive, with requested funding of approximately $1,210,000 using cash and revenue-bond dollars.

Utilities staff said design is complete and the project is ready to be bid as soon as materials are available. They estimated a seven-month construction timeline, likely March through September if work does not start earlier.

Council members noted recurring water-main breaks along the corridor and said constituents asked for the upgrade. The motion to approve was moved, seconded and passed 3-0.

Outcome: project approved to proceed to bidding; staff to manage procurement and schedule.","The committee approved $1.21 million in cash and revenue-bond funding to replace about 6,700 linear feet of 8-inch water main (and some storm sewer work) along Stony Brook Drive; design is complete and staff said a seven-month construction window is likely.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6132620,"Committee approves $2.2 million transmission main along 20 First Street; phased closures expected",186,832000,1018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5719970-c395edf0005f90d716ec24c6e087c2d7&start=832&end=1018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5719970-c395edf0005f90d716ec24c6e087c2d7/thumbnail_832000.jpg","/articles/6132620/Topeka-City/Shawnee-County/Kansas/Committee-approves-22-million-transmission-main-along-20-First-Street-phased-closures-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132620-dd5ed8b294279a82fb1620db65dae4d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183871&Signature=lCnQ244F2Hy~sbqxUKsNJRhwdR1fCbIi58vCY0ZgMj4nu5oBMUvz34x53tOPhTHAc~sGvQaffzj1puKvw~p1xDgPvzHBhLfayVM26BqM7soKdp5-IU9NRvHYMGrblekVsQ7E1ZskQ5NkUVbSaawqJ7LTj6lqqT~Sca1VFB3fK7VESIgCnl3safFXSD7HQMIdJWGpsmarA-9-4MS0NpDS87bcW-ZwzH8Gm2HKUFlsHSdtfaJuV0sWnIFV-LVlTIrkIgK4TDCLWQA0EFC5DOScXff4WkuQSw-2IeEOXpzte2JyajF9ltK9mVfgNc425rmvmMMxDCFZb~mRNnX3~P80Iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Infrastructure Committee on Aug. 19 approved a $2.2 million waterline improvement project to install approximately 1,200 linear feet of 24-inch transmission main on 20 First Street between Buchanan and Washburn.

Director Davis said the request is for $2,200,000 of cash and revenue-bonded dollars and that the city hopes to put the project out for bid for construction to start late in the year if materials are available; otherwise construction would likely begin in March with an estimated March–October timeframe.

Deputy director (Nicole) detailed construction phasing and traffic impacts, warning that some phases could involve up to seven weeks of closure south of 20 First Street, other phases up to 10 weeks at Buchanan and 20 First, and additional tie-in closures. She said, \"During that phase, there'll be full closures on Buchanan and a full closure on 20 First, not necessarily at the first at the same time, depending on how they sequence it.\" Overall sequencing could involve approximately 16 weeks of intermittent closures along the stretch between Lane and Buchanan.

Council members pressed staff about traffic and business impacts; staff said they had contacted affected businesses and worked on phasing to preserve access where possible.

The motion to approve the project was moved, seconded and passed 3-0. Staff said the start date depends on material availability and contractor scheduling.

Outcome: capital improvement project approved; staff to proceed to bid and manage phasing and business access.","The committee recommended a $2.2 million waterline transmission main along 20 First Street (Buchanan to Washburn). Construction could start late this year or in spring and will use phasing that may require intermittent full closures totaling up to roughly 16 weeks in places; businesses have been notified.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6132625,"Committee approves $1.2 million renovation to expand Oakland wastewater plant office space",341,481000,822000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5719970-c395edf0005f90d716ec24c6e087c2d7&start=481&end=822","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5719970-c395edf0005f90d716ec24c6e087c2d7/thumbnail_481000.jpg","/articles/6132625/Topeka-City/Shawnee-County/Kansas/Committee-approves-12-million-renovation-to-expand-Oakland-wastewater-plant-office-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132625-a01cfd958f629c250f06c40d5c1a360d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183871&Signature=Rbr0oJPaPq~kK01omrM-QDvATYQySGo55meA3i35bzqoyx8Rd5dTEau5jO~6xEY17CdRKfyRmMkwpEYS4qmNeBvvNWB0bYZgk0873oDGZepmlReOK5P1sjbhV20mUNDwfF7efoCjF0rZNYfsoDTYidy6ueeOt0ceXVAEleY~XMhupjlYqV~OqxwlSxEGBrUdb92k1FwS7j9F4f6ndpvNK4YF44IRXgzV0ZRA-6jgbdsBnYZAmKxFISbHqMhOXroSba20Bh3eLVlW~1jGVodL443Iup2dFBq2SVsO82jgRBk~O31uVPussovz-obJgG9l03oC~qalYC4G2I7nnf9r5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Infrastructure Committee on Aug. 19 approved a $1.2 million renovation and expansion at the Oakland wastewater treatment plant to move collections and operations staff into an expanded, safer facility.

Director Davis told the committee, \"Currently, this project is estimated at $1,200,000 which we plan on cash funding,\" and described cramped, aged office space — including a north building constructed in 1929 that lacks ADA access, experiences leaks and has inadequate restroom facilities.

Davis said the expansion of B Building will allow staff who currently occupy the dated north building to work in a single, safer location, improving operations and staff welfare. The project will be funded from the utilities’ water pollution control facility rehab program; staff said design work and contracting are advanced and the city has a contract ready so construction could begin promptly if approved.

Davis described the building as having repeated environmental and comfort issues for staff — \"When it's hot outside, it is extremely hot in this building. When it's cold, it's very cold,\" — and said the renovation was judged the most economical option compared with new construction.

The committee discussed scheduling; staff said work would be sequenced to allow re-asphalting of the parking lot and to complete work before winter if possible. Jason Tryon of Public Works will manage this work as part of existing capital programs.

The motion to approve the project was made, seconded and passed 3-0.

Outcome: capital improvement project approved, cash-funded from utilities program; staff to proceed with contract and scheduling.","The Infrastructure Committee approved a $1.2 million cash-funded project to expand office and staff space at the Oakland wastewater treatment plant to improve safety, efficiency and building conditions.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6132630,"Infrastructure committee approves waiver of special-assessment penalties for three Lawrence Bay parcels",347,123000,470000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5719970-c395edf0005f90d716ec24c6e087c2d7&start=123&end=470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5719970-c395edf0005f90d716ec24c6e087c2d7/thumbnail_123000.jpg","/articles/6132630/Topeka-City/Shawnee-County/Kansas/Infrastructure-committee-approves-waiver-of-special-assessment-penalties-for-three-Lawrence-Bay-parcels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132630-a4a83de7ead26db718d251bebfa21434/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183871&Signature=IKnvpHefMdCO4Qs8cRWiEEMem-aTRzb-PTK9Ha9HdmXwb-1WfQpDf4NlAHiqFgklflfbTEpUM3LwVZwRz-7~XnhhPRmWPpOIvK7lH6g7TeP3jPHzlOwK1JpjHAMP1mK4lRxTP6FQtne4Fz8E3ni1uYsAEXPgpIiBI30oDNZ7e40KO7t~ZVL-Kazp801KUONb1W-Zu~euSUjm~vBL6b3dop0fRpyUwXjHtq83Oyo69Lp9Qv4SJ-4DTBPJ3XgXfF9tfzNuv6gOZvSXiJmmHATKf-CXX8XEJdlFtdZ8RxmZTYokkoB1BkZK1ah8gKJ1Tgs5DNX7kBcjgKXxHQ~9JGghtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Topeka Infrastructure Committee on Aug. 19 approved an ordinance directing the county to waive statutory penalties on special assessments for three parcels owned by Marnie LLC in the Lawrence Bay subdivision, conditioned on full payment of past-due property taxes and past-due special assessments.

The measure, approved by a 3-0 vote, aims to clear penalties that are set by state law so the properties can return to productive use while ensuring the city receives its owed taxes and special-assessment principal.

City Attorney Stanley said, \"The penalties on specials are provided in state law\" and explained those penalty amounts \"are never seen by the city of Topeka\" because the penalties go into county accounts. Stanley added the county does not have authority to waive the penalty absent a city ordinance directing the county to do so.

Committee members and staff clarified the ordinance would not forgive owed taxes or the principal of the special assessments; the waiver applies only to the penalties. Bradson, the staff presenter, confirmed the action applies to three parcels in Lawrence Bay owned by Marnie LLC and said the committee could be provided the fiscal numbers. Deputy City Manager Copley was asked to supply the detailed fiscal note after the meeting; the exact amounts of back taxes, past-due special assessments and penalty totals were not stated on the record.

Council members also confirmed the county was aware of the proposal and was included in discussions led by former director Friedman and the developer. City staff said these parcels are not currently scheduled for tax sale.

The ordinance was moved, seconded and approved 3-0. No amendments were proposed at the meeting; the waiver was explicitly conditioned on full payment of the outstanding taxes and special-assessment principal.

The committee did not provide a dollar figure at the meeting; staff committed to returning the fiscal note with the exact totals for back taxes, special assessments and the penalties.

Outcome: ordinance approved by committee (motion passed 3-0).","The committee approved an ordinance directing the county to waive statutory penalties on special assessments for three parcels owned by Marnie LLC, conditioned on full payment of past-due taxes and special assessments; fiscal amounts were not provided at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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