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City of Topeka’s Property Tax Rebate Program Transitioning to Community Resource Council

The City of Topeka’s Property Tax Rebate Program, which provides financial relief for eligible senior homeowners, will now be handled by the Community Resource Council (CRC) to better serve residents and streamline the application process. The Property Tax Rebate Program is designed to assist Topeka residents aged 65 and older by offering a rebate on …

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City of Topeka begins 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan Discussions

Over the coming weeks, City of Topeka staff will present the proposed 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Governing Body for consideration. Once the Governing Body has considered and ultimately adopted the final CIP book of projects, the CIP will be formalized through a resolution and ordinance. Public Works Programs and Projects • 2026 …

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City of Topeka releases January 2025 ‘Point in Time Homeless Count’ numbers

Since July 2024, Topeka and Shawnee County’s homeless population has decreased by 12 individuals according to the City of Topeka’s January Point in Time Homeless Count released on March 18. The count took place on January 22, 2025. The one-day event provides a snapshot of the individuals in the community who are experiencing homelessness, as …

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Public Works and Utilities Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

The City of Topeka is now accepting applications for the 2025 Public Works and Utilities Citizens Academy. The academy gives Topeka residents an opportunity to learn more about the departments that manage the city’s infrastructure, including water systems, street and building maintenance, and making Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget decisions. “Understanding the complexity of what …

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City of Topeka reviews camp abatement policies

Following the incident that occurred on March 4 resulting in an unsheltered person receiving minor injuries, City of Topeka staff have reviewed the policies and procedures in place when performing camp abatements on public property. We would like to make the public aware of some of our safety protocols when performing a camp abatement. Following …

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Unsheltered resident receives minor injuries during encampment cleanup

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, during the planned abatement along the Kansas River, an individual was injured as a result of the cleanup process. Around 11:00 a.m., Utilities Department employees were clearing the tree line on the north side of the Sardou Bridge when a tent was picked up by machinery with an unsheltered individual …

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