Jayhawk Racing Lawsuit
- Memorandum Decision and Order
- City of Topeka – Answer 2016CV000424
- City of Topeka – Exhibit A to Motion to Dismiss 2016CV000424
- City of Topeka – Exhibit B to Motion to Dismiss 2016CV000424
- City of Topeka – Exhibit C to Motion to Dismiss 2016CV000424
- City of Topeka – Motion to Dismiss Counts I and II 2016CV000424
- Jayhawk Racing – Petition
City Council Presentation
View the presentation from the City Council Meeting on 4/22/15.
The City of Topeka is in the process of purchasing Heartland Park Topeka (HPT) and expanding the STAR Bond district that currently encompasses HPT property.
Expanding the STAR Bond district simply means the State's portion of the sales taxes levied in the district will be reallocated to the City.
The plan will not raise taxes or create any new ones for anyone.
On August 12, 2014, the City Council voted to approve the purchase of Heartland Park and the STAR Bond district expansion. This acquisition will allow the City to meet its ongoing debt obligation associated with Heartland Park.
If the plan does not move forward, the City would face an $8 million shortfall for the City in the coming decade.
Under the proposed plan, the City will meet its financial obligations without having to raise any taxes.
The Q&A Process
Q&A on the Petition Process
General Q&A on the Heartland Park/STAR Bond District proposal
Questions below were recently submitted to the City. Find more Q&A from two live blog sessions on CJonline:
- City officials answer Heartland Park questions during live blog
- Read what city officials said in Heartland Park live blog.
Meeting Videos
- Heartland Park Topeka STAR Bond Informational Meeting
- Petitioner Chris Imming Speaks at City Council Meeting
- City Council Discussion of Heartland Park June 17, 2014 Meeting
- City Council Discussion of Heartland Park August 12, 2014 Meeting
- City Council Discussion of Heartland Park October 21, 2014 Meeting
Background
The City is in the process of purchasing Heartland Park Topeka and expanding the STAR Bond district that currently encompasses the Heartland Park property.
On August 12, 2014, the City Council voted to approve the purchase of Heartland Park and the STAR Bond district expansion. This acquisition will allow the City to meet its ongoing debt obligation associated with Heartland Park. If the plan does not move forward, the City will face an $8 million shortfall in the coming decade.
Expanding the STAR Bond district simply means the State's portion of the taxes levied on the properties in the district will be reallocated to the City. The deal will not raise taxes or create any new taxes
Under the proposed plan, the City will meet its financial obligations without having to raise any taxes.