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Governing body extends Visit Topeka contract for three years to manage transient guest tax funds
Summary
Council approved a three-year extension of the contract with Visit Topeka to manage transient guest tax funds; staff said the city retains 10% to general fund and Visit Topeka operates the remainder, reporting quarterly and using an 11% bid fund for large events.
The governing body approved a three-year extension of the city's agreement with Visit Topeka to implement convention and tourism programs and manage transient guest tax revenues.
Sean Dixon, president of Visit Topeka, presented a brief overview of the organization's role and reporting commitments. Dixon said Visit Topeka operates within the city’s 5% transient guest tax…
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