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Topeka Municipal Court to suspend some dockets

The Topeka Municipal Court will suspend scheduled dockets on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and all scheduled dockets on Friday, July 8, 2022. This closure is due to temporary staffing and scheduling issues. The DUI/Drug Docket on Thursday, July 7 at 8:30 a.m. will be held as scheduled. The Court …

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City of Topeka’s Public Works, Utilities Departments achieve accreditation for the 5th time

The City of Topeka’s Public Works and Utilities Departments recently received full accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the 5th time. Through a five step process, the accreditation formally verifies and recognizes that Topeka’s Public Works and Utilities Departments are in full compliance with the recommended management practices set forth in APWA’s …

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La Ciudad de Topeka Publica el presupesto propuesto para 2023

El martes, el Departamento de Servicios Administrativos y Financieros de la Ciudad de Topeka publicó el presupuesto operativo propuesto para 2023. El presupuesto municipal total para el año fiscal 2023 es $340.1 millones, un aumento de 0.33% con respecto al año fiscal 2022. De esto, el presupuesto del Fondo General de la ciudad es $104.1 …

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City of Topeka releases proposed 2023 budget

On Tuesday, the City of Topeka’s Administrative and Financial Services Department released the proposed 2023 operating budget. The total City budget for FY23 is $340.1 million, a small 0.33% increase from FY22. Of this, the City’s General Fund budget is $104.1 million. The City’s General Fund is the largest single fund and funds many of …

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City of Topeka closes 2nd St. from Van Buren to Kansas Ave. at request of KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requested the closure of several City streets in downtown Topeka due to safety concerns specific to the railing of the Polk-Quincy Viaduct. KDOT reports the I-70 bridge roadway maintains its structural integrity, and is safe to drive on. The closure of 2nd St. from just west of SW Van …

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City of Topeka launches online portal for establishing new utility service

On Wednesday, the City of Topeka launched an online portal for customers to establish a new utility service, or to upgrade an existing service. City utility services include water and sewer. The portal is intended to be used by all City customers, including residents and contractors. To view the new portal, visit https://www.topeka.org/utilities/, and scroll …

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