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Council directs staff to pursue bids for new garbage contract

Topeka Town Council · July 13, 2026
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Summary

The council directed Town Manager Stewart Bender and the town attorney to develop and execute a bid process for a new garbage contract (motion: Ray Folk; second: Steve Schrock; vote: all ayes).

The Topeka Town Council on July 13 directed Town Manager Stewart Bender and the town attorney to move forward with a bid process for a new municipal garbage contract.

The item was recorded under routine business; the motion to proceed was made by Ray Folk and seconded by Steve Schrock, with the minutes recording the vote as "All Ayes." The minutes do not include bid specifications, procurement timeline, or estimated contract length.

Next steps in procurement — such as issuing a request for proposals, proposal evaluation criteria and a timeline for award — were not recorded in the minutes and would be expected to appear in a subsequent staff report or meeting agenda.