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Governing Body approves $32,192 to repair Hotel Topeka service elevator
Summary
The Topeka Governing Body voted to authorize a $32,191.55 capital expenditure to replace the obsolete drive unit on the Hotel Topeka service elevator. The motion passed by recorded voice vote after staff explained the unit could not be repaired and was obsolete.
The Topeka Governing Body approved funding on Jan. 14 to replace the service-elevator drive unit at Hotel Topeka after staff said the existing drive is broken and obsolete.
Assistant City Manager Braxton Copley told the council the replacement digital drive would cost $32,191.55 and that the existing unit cannot be repaired. A motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded; the mayor called for the vote and the motion carried with six yes votes, the clerk recorded 10 members present earlier in the meeting.
City staff directed procurement and facility services to proceed with the purchase and repair so the service elevator can return to operation.
