Transient Guest Tax Committee Meeting August 14, 2026

The City of Topeka's Transient Guest Tax Committee met on August 14, 2026, to discuss the allocation of transient guest tax funds to the Sunflower Sports Association for the development of a new artificial turf field and ADA-accessible concrete pathways as part of their NextGen project. The committee initially considered allocating up to $843,500 but approved an amendment to increase the allocation to $913,500 to cover additional ADA-compliant walkways and related improvements. The funds will be distributed in phases, with an initial disbursement of approximately $487,000, and subsequent payments over the following quarters. The committee emphasized the importance of timely contracting to take advantage of contractor availability and to ensure project completion before the sports season. The motion to amend and approve the increased funding passed unanimously, and the project is expected to proceed to the City Council for final approval in early September or October after budget season.