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City of Topeka
Council Action Form
Council Chambers
214 SE 8th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66603
www.topeka.org
March 14, 2023
DATE:March 14, 2023
CONTACT PERSON:Braxton Copley, Public Works Director / Robert Bidwell, EngineerDOCUMENT #:
SECOND PARTY/SUBJECT:2024 Citywide 1/2 Cent Sales Tax and ARPA ProjectsPROJECT #:
CATEGORY/SUBCATEGORY 020 Resolutions / 004 Public Improvements
CIP PROJECT:Yes
ACTION OF COUNCIL:JOURNAL #:
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DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:

 

RESOLUTION introduced by the members of the Public Infrastructure Committee comprised of Council Members Tony Emerson, Neil Dobler and Michelle Hoferer recommending approval of certain public infrastructure projects in 2024 utilizing Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax and ARPA funds. (Approved by the Public Infrastructure Committee by a vote of 3-0-0 on Feb. 28, 2023)

 

Voting Requirement: Action requires at least six (6) votes of the Governing Body.

 

(Approval would adopt the recommendation of the Public Infrastructure Committee for approval of 2024 Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax projects.)

 

VOTING REQUIREMENTS:
Action requires at least six (6) votes of the Governing Body.
POLICY ISSUE:

Whether to adopt the Committee’s recommendation.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the Governing body move to approve the resolution.

BACKGROUND:

The Governing Body requires approval on an annual basis for citywide half cent sales tax projects and any projects funded with ARPA funds (i.e. infill sidewalk/pedestrian).

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax Projects Greater Than $250,000:

  • 2024 Pavement Management Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program Budget $6,300,000
  • 2024 Street Contract Preventative Maintenance Program Budget $2,000,000
  • 2024 Curb and Gutter Replacement Program Budget $1,250,000
  • 2024 Alley Repair Program Budget $500,000
  • 2024 ADA Sidewalk Ramp Program Budget $300,000

Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax Projects Less Than $250,000:

  • 2024 Pavement Management Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program Budget $6,300,000
  • 2024 Sidewalk repair Program Budget $100,000

Planned ARPA Allocation:

  • 2024 Infill Sidewalk/Pedestrian Plan Budget $600,000
SOURCE OF FUNDING:

Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax and ARPA funds

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution
2024 Pavement Rehab Program Map
PI Committee Report (Feb. 28, 2023)
PI Committee Meeting Minutes Excerpt (Feb 28, 2023)