The governing body approved a package of Public Infrastructure Committee recommendations to address water, wastewater and pavement needs across the city.

The council approved a $5,731,840 project to replace approximately 12,000 linear feet of water main in the Monterra neighborhood (project numbers 28‑1300, phase 3, 28‑1301 phase 3, and 28‑1331 phase 3). Utilities Director Sylvia Davis said the project will replace 4‑ to 12‑inch pipe in sections of Monterra Northway, Southwest Fieldwood Drive, Windsong Drive and Windwood Lane; she described a history of frequent water main breaks and said the work addresses a high risk of failure.

Council members approved a $593,000 funding request to replace the boiler system at the North Topeka Wastewater Treatment Plant (project numbers 291149 phase 5 and 291150 phase 3). Davis said the existing system is outdated and the replacement will ensure continued operations at the facility.

Councilmembers also approved amendments to the 2023–2025 Capital Improvement Budget and the 2023–2032 CIP to provide additional funding for the 2023 pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction program after construction in the Summerfield neighborhood revealed additional pavement failures. Public Works Director Steve Groen said construction traffic and weather had stressed the subgrade; the council approved $750,000 in additional funding, identifying the Summerfield neighborhood as the immediate priority and funding the work from the citywide half‑cent sales tax and stormwater funds.

Other infrastructure items advanced included a project in the historic Holiday Park neighborhood (mill/overlay, curb and gutter, sidewalk and ramp replacements and stormwater work) approved by the council and reported as recommended by the Public Infrastructure Committee. All items carried by council vote.