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TDC approves $32,191.55 to repair Hotel Topeka service elevator; two directors oppose
Summary
The Topeka Development Corporation approved $32,191.55 to replace an obsolete drive in Hotel Topeka’s service elevator, a vote that passed despite two directors registering opposition; staff said the repair is necessary for staff operations and will be paid from city operating funds.
Jan. 14 — The Topeka Development Corporation voted to approve $32,191.55 for repair of the service elevator at Hotel Topeka, a payment the board authorized to come from city operating funds because the cost is below the board’s $50,000 capital threshold.
Assistant City Manager Braxton Copley told the board the service elevator drive failed and that KONE, the vendor, proposed replacing the obsolete drive for $32,191.55, tax included. “If we don't do it, it will be included in the next operating funds request from Hotel Topeka because they look at this as a necessity and not a luxury,” Copley said.
Director Dover moved to approve the funding; Director Duncan seconded. The motion passed by voice vote with two directors recorded as opposed — Director Miller and Director Banks — and the remainder in favor.
Why it matters: Staff described the repair as necessary to allow housekeeping and service staff to access all floors; delaying repair would affect hotel operations and likely require the hotel to include the cost in a larger, later operating request.
Details: Copley said the city would use operating-fund balance to pay the invoice because the amount is under $50,000, consistent with the board’s capital/funding approach for smaller urgent repairs. The vendor named in the presentation was KONE and the amount presented was $32,191.55, including tax.
Ending: The board approved the expenditure and directed staff to proceed with the repair; no further conditions were recorded.
