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Topeka council approves multiple fire-department purchases; president abstains from votes

Topeka Town Council · June 8, 2026
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Summary

The council approved quotes for side intake valves, mobile-data software, helmets and boots for the fire department. Each purchase was approved, with President Adam Lambright recorded as abstaining on these procurement votes.

The Topeka Town Council approved several purchases for the fire department on June 8, including side intake valves, mobile-data software, MES helmets and Macqueen boots.

Stewart Bender (Town Manager/Fire Chief) presented the procurement quotes: side intake valves were awarded to Elkhart Brass for $5,382 plus shipping; mobile data software was approved for $4,189.47; MES helmets were approved for $6,888; and Macqueen boots were approved for $14,175. Each motion to approve was seconded and recorded as adopted. The record notes President Adam Lambright abstained on the votes for these items.

Council members moved and seconded each purchase during the meeting; the transcript records the vendor names and dollar amounts for each line item. The purchases will proceed per procurement procedures and departmental guidance.

The council also received the Town Marshal’s May reports and training updates in the same portion of the agenda.