Topeka.org: Applications being taken for Law Enforcement Partnership Panel

The City of Topeka and the Topeka Branch-NAACP announces that applications are now being accepted for the Law Enforcement Partnership Panel (LEPP).

 The application is available to all citizens of Topeka and Shawnee County at the NAACP office, 501 Southeast Jefferson, the HRC office, 620 Southeast Madison, second floor, the Law Enforcement Center, 320 South Kansas. They are also available on-line at the City of Topeka’s website, www.topeka.org. To have one mailed, please call the HRC at 785-368-3606. For Kansas Relay Assistance, dial 7-1-1.

 “I encourage any citizen of Topeka and Shawnee County who is concerned about crime in the community to consider applying for this panel,” Topeka Police Chief Ron Miller said. “This is a great opportunity for the community to work together.” Read the rest of this entry »

Topeka.org: City Manager Receives National Honor

City Manager Norton Bonaparte has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) for his “sustained exemplary contributions and continuing active commitment to the improvement of public administration,” according to the NAPA. 

The Academy is a non-profit, independent coalition of top public management and organizational leaders and has a membership of 650 Fellows. They include current and former United States cabinet officers, members of Congress, governors, mayors, state legislators, diplomats, business executives, local public managers, foundation executives, and scholars. 

“Individually, Fellows provide unparalleled insight and experience,” according to the NAPA Web site.  “Collectively, they are the Academy’s primary vehicle for addressing issues of governance.”  Read the rest of this entry »

Topeka.org: City, Agencies Announce 4th Annual “Snow Relief Team” Partnership

The City of Topeka and two area agencies have joined together to provide limited snow removal service for older citizens and those with a disability who qualify.

 The City of Topeka, the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, and the Topeka Independent Living Resource Center announced today the 4th Annual “Snow Relief Team.” The team will consist of five or six crews of women inmates from the Topeka Correctional Facility, and two male inmate crews from Shawnee County Department of Corrections.  Their task will be to remove snow on driveways and public sidewalks adjacent to properties of qualifying Topekans. Read the rest of this entry »

Topeka.org: MacVicar Project Completion Celebrated

The completion of the MacVicar Avenue widening project was celebrated Monday during a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony at the MacVicar and Story Street intersection.

The $6.9 million project was completed 15 working days early and on budget. The project included widening the street from two to five lanes and relocating a major water main. Two lanes of traffic were maintained for all but five days during the nearly 19 months it was under reconstruction. Read the rest of this entry »

Topeka.org: Reminder from the City of Topeka Street Section

The City of Topeka Street Section would like to remind residents not to push leaves and other yard debris into the street. Yard debris deposited in the street clogs storm drains causing street and intersection flooding.

 Those caught pushing leaves into the street could be fined.

 Residents are encouraged to deposit yard debris at the City’s Yard Material Recycling Facility just northeast of I-70 and MacVicar between 8 a.m. and noon, and from 1 to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Fees range from $10 and up for dumping.

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