Council authorizes $2 million TGT project to refurbish Hyatt promenade meeting rooms
Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts
Sign Up Free
Summary
Council initiated a $2 million transient guest-tax (TGT) project to renovate promenade meeting rooms adjacent to the Hyatt Regency (replace carpet, wall coverings, fixtures) and approved the bonding resolution 7-0; an added $1.5 million is budgeted in FY26 for the total estimated $3.5 million upgrade.
The Wichita City Council approved initiation of a project to refurbish the promenade-level meeting rooms adjacent to the Hyatt Regency and approved a bonding resolution using transient guest-tax (TGT) funding.
Lindsay Bonacca explained the city’s 2017 agreement with Ruffin Riverfront Hotel LLC (DBA Hyatt Regency) requires the city to maintain and refurbish promenade meeting spaces to a standard comparable to hotel meeting spaces. Staff said promenade meeting rooms are used for conventions, conferences and large events and that aesthetic upgrades are needed to keep the venue competitive for tourism and convention business.
Why it matters: The promenade is a frequently used meeting space that supports tourism revenue; upgrades aim to keep Wichita competitive in the meetings market and support the city’s tourism-economic goals.
Scope and funding: Staff described aesthetic improvements including carpet, wall coverings and fixtures; technology upgrades are possible if funding allows. The adopted CIP includes $2 million in TGT funding for FY25, with an additional $1.5 million earmarked for FY26, for a total estimated program of $3.5 million. Councilmember Johnson moved to initiate the project and approve the bonding resolution; the motion passed 7-0.
Ending: Staff will proceed with design and procurement and provide project updates to council as the work advances.