The City of Topeka will be closing all buildings to the public effective immediately, including the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center, due to the Emergency Public Health Order issued on March 18th by the Shawnee County Health Department. The City is still open for business but asks that the public conduct such business by telephone or email. Citizens also have the option of submitting issues through the SeeClickFix app. Bid openings will be done electronically and bid results will be posted on the City’s website within one business day. You can find the link to the bid tabulations and supplier portal on the City of Topeka website here: https://www.topeka.org/procurement/.
The City Express Payment Center at the Cyrus K Holliday Building will be closed. Payments may be made online at https://www.topeka.org/payonline/ or by calling the customer service call center at 785-368-3111. To make a cash payment, customers can bring their utility account payment stub and visit the following U.S. Bank branches:
- Crosby Place, 719 S. Kansas Avenue
- 5th & Jackson, 434 SW Jackson St.
- Fleming Place, 1017 SW Gage Blvd
- White Lakes, 3600 SW Topeka Blvd.
- 21st Street, 5730 SW 21st
- Wanamaker, 1064 SW Wanamaker Rd.
- Pioneer Square, 3625 NW 46th
Members of the public will only be admitted to City buildings for the limited purpose of delivering items to security personnel. However, the lobby of the Topeka Police Department will remain open to the public for non-emergency reports. Please refer to their social media accounts for the related media release and further information.
Please know that City of Topeka staff is continuing to work for the community and ensure the safety of our staff and citizens. Throughout this public health emergency, water will continue to be treated, potholes will continue to be filled, and the Police and Fire departments will continue to respond to calls.
The City of Topeka encourages our citizens to stay safe during this uncertain time, by practicing social distancing and staying home when possible.
List of City of Topeka phone numbers:
City Manager’s Office: 785-368-3725
Mayor’s Office: 785-368-3895
City Council Office: 785-368-3710
City Clerk’s Office: 785-368-3940 or 785-368-3941 cclerk@topeka.org
Customer Service Call Center: 785-368-3111
City Communications: 785-368-0991
Prosecutor’s Office: 785-368-3910
Police Department non-emergency reporting: 785-368-9551
Municipal Court Clerk’s Office: 785-368-3776
Finance Office: 785-368-3970
Fire Department Administration Office: 785-368-4000
Human Resources: 785-368-3867
Neighborhood Relations: 785-368-3711
Parking: 785-368-3916
Planning and Development: 785-368-3728
Licensing & Inspections: 785-368-3905
Permits: 785-368-3704
Public Works: 785-368-3111
Utilities: 785-368-3111
Zoo and Conservation Center 785-368-9180