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I will do all the work for each video, including title, description, hashtag and thumbnail design. I will also create short videos.

On Mon, Mar 23, 2026 at 8:34 PM MD SHAWON HOWLADER <mdshawonhowlader37@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you so much for sharing these insights! It's incredible to see a 1.44% share rate—it proves that your content is truly high-quality and resonates with the audience. That March 21st spike is a clear sign of growth potential.

Based on the breakdown you shared, I am ready to take this to the next level. Here is how I will proceed immediately:

Shorts Strategy: I will start cutting the best moments from your podcasts to create high-impact YouTube Shorts and Reels to drive more traffic.

SEO Optimization: I'll refine the titles and descriptions using the 2026 trending keywords to make your videos more searchable.

Engagement Boost: I'll help manage the comments to ensure we are engaging with the community within the first 48 hours.

Let's turn this 'nano-influencer' stage into a major success. I'm excited to dive in.  

I'm a sick right now, so I'm late for work.

On Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com> wrote:

**This is a respectable start for a small YouTube podcast channel—solid foundation with real growth potential, especially thanks to those shares.** It's not "excellent" or viral-level yet (that usually means 10K+ subs and millions of views), but it's way better than the average new channel struggling with low engagement. You're in the "nano-influencer" tier (under 10K subs), and the numbers show your content is resonating beyond just your current audience.

### Quick Breakdown of Your Analytics

- **331 subscribers**: Early-stage normal. Many podcasts hover here for months before momentum kicks in. The key is you're building a loyal base.

- **236K lifetime views**: Impressive for only 331 subs. This means your videos are getting discovered organically (search, recommendations, external shares) rather than just from subs watching. Average views-per-sub is strong here.

- **4.4K likes (~1.86% of views)** and **1K comments (~0.42%)**: Decent-to-good engagement. Comments show people are invested (podcasts thrive on discussion).

- **Overall engagement rate**: Roughly 3.73% if you calculate (likes + comments + shares) / views. For a small channel, this is healthy—nano channels often see 5%+ in some benchmarks, while platform averages sit around 2-3.5%. You're beating typical small-channel performance.

- **Recent views (370 in last 7 days)**: A bit quiet overall, but that big blue spike on Mar 21 (today in the screenshot) is promising—probably a fresh episode or timely topic hitting. Watch time and that spike are what the algorithm loves.

### The 3.4K Shares Stand Out—Yes, That's a Lot!

You're spot on to highlight this. **A 1.44% share rate (3.4K shares on 236K views) is excellent and the strongest signal here.** Shares are rarer than likes or comments (most channels see way lower rates, often under 0.5%). People only share content they love, find useful, or think their friends will enjoy—especially for podcasts (debates, insights, funny moments). This tells YouTube your stuff is *high-quality and share-worthy*, which boosts recommendations and can snowball growth. It's a bigger win than raw views or subs right now.

**Bottom line on ranking**:

- **Good/Respectable**: Yes—strong engagement and discovery for a podcast just getting started.

- **Excellent**: Not yet, but the shares + organic views put you ahead of most small channels. With consistency, this could scale fast.

### How I'd Grow This Channel (Practical 2026 Podcast-on-YouTube Plan)

YouTube is now the #1 platform for video podcasts (over 1 billion monthly viewers), and video versions get higher CPMs than pure audio. Focus here for max leverage.

1. **Optimize for the Algorithm (Quick Wins)**  

   - Turn episodes into a clear playlist labeled "Podcast Night" so YouTube treats it like a series.  

   - Nail titles/descriptions: Use searchable keywords (e.g., "Joe Rogan Style Debate: [Topic] 2026" or whatever your niche is). First 1-2 lines of description matter most.  

   - Thumbnails: Bold text + your mic logo + guest face—test what drove that Mar 21 spike.  

   - Aim for consistent uploads (1-2 episodes/week) to build momentum.

2. **Repurpose Ruthlessly for Discovery**  

   - Cut 30-60 second clips (best moments, hot takes) into YouTube Shorts. Shorts drive massive engagement and funnel people to full episodes.  

   - Post the same clips to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and X—your share rate proves people will spread them.

3. **Boost Shares & Engagement (Your Superpower)**  

   - End episodes with "Share if this changed your mind!" or debate prompts.  

   - Reply to every comment in the first 24-48 hours—YouTube rewards active channels.  

   - Cross-promote where shares are happening (Reddit communities, X threads, Facebook groups in your niche).

4. **Collaborations & External Promotion**  

   - Guest on similar small podcasts (or vice versa)—this is gold for subs.  

   - Network: Reach out to creators in your space for shoutouts. Paid promo (cheap YouTube ads targeting your video viewers) can accelerate once you hit monetization.

5. **Hit Monetization Thresholds Fast**  

   You're close: Need 1,000 subs + 4,000 watch hours (check your Analytics > Audience tab). The shares/views suggest you'll get there soon. Once monetized, podcast CPMs on YouTube are often $5-15+ per 1K views (higher than regular videos).

6. **Track & Iterate**  

   In YouTube Studio, dive into "Reach" and "Audience" tabs—see which videos have the highest share % or watch time, then make more like them. The recent spike is your clue.

**My honest take**: This isn't a fluke—3.4K shares on a small channel screams "quality content with word-of-mouth potential." Most new podcasts die with low engagement; yours has the ingredients to grow into the thousands of subs quickly. Stay consistent, lean into what people are sharing, and treat YouTube as your main growth engine (not just an audio dump). If you keep posting and optimizing, that recent spike could turn into a trend.

You've got this—drop your channel name or a specific episode if you want more tailored tips! Keep grinding. 🚀888

Henry McClure

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It all comes back

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Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
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Fw: Citizen Advisory Council (CAC)

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From: Valley Park <valleyparkniatopeka@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2025 1:13 AM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Citizen Advisory Council (CAC)

Henry, 

I strongly urge you to fill out an at-large member application for the Citizen Advisory Council. With the City's new website, it is difficult to find information and the content and usability is not necessarily improved. Once I find the form I will follow up with you. In the meantime, you may find the following information helpful in this endeavor:

In accordance with TMC 2.25.040 (2) At-Large Members. The three at-large members of the CAC shall be appointed by the Mayor, with confirmation by the City Council. At-large members shall not serve beyond the end of their appointed three-year term and, upon expiration of such term, the position shall remain vacant until a successor is appointed.

One at-large member must come from a low to moderate income (LMI) area not represented by a certified NIA or be an LMI resident of Topeka who does not reside within the boundaries of a certified NIA or hold office in a certified NIA.

Two at-large members must come from disciplines such as construction trades, architecture, appraising, real estate sales, public finance, mortgage lending, legal, real estate development, residential property management, commercial banking, construction material suppliers, fundraising, neighborhood planning, zoning, engineering, health or education.

To apply/renew for a mayoral appointment, please follow the Mayoral Appointment Process.

Susan W. McClacherty

2024-2025 Citizen Advisory Council Chair

On Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks for reaching out. I appreciate you thinking of me for this. I agree there's a lot of room for improvement with CAC's approach to housing and economic development.

A few initial thoughts:

• We need clearer, outcome-based metrics for all housing programs.
• The DREAMS project scoring rubric should be more transparent and better aligned with actual neighborhood needs.
• At-large positions should be filled with people who have practical, on-the-ground experience.

Happy to discuss ideas further or get more involved - just let me know what next steps you'd like from me.

Henry McClure

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live

On Thu, Nov 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM Valley Park wrote:

Hi Henry, 

Please consider using your talents to assist the CAC membership when it comes to addressing housing and economic development. There is value in having an experienced person, like yourself, providing neighborhood leaders with suggestions on how to move forward with promoting their neighborhoods, addressing affordable housing, and improving economic development. CAC membership votes on programs that use Community Development Block Grants. The membership needs people who can work toward changing the current outcomes of such programs. There needs to be improved measures for each housing program as well as the scoring rubric of the DREAMS projects. What are your thoughts to help change the status quo?

Mayor Padilla never filled all three at-large positions to be appointed by the mayor despite requests to do so. See Topeka Municipal Code 2.25.040 for more details. One at-large member must come from a low to moderate income (LMI) area not represented by a certified Neighborhood Improvement Association. Two at-large members must come from disciplines such as construction trades, architecture, appraising, real estate sales, public finance, mortgage lending, legal, real estate development, residential property management, commercial banking, construction material suppliers, fundraising, neighborhood planning, zoning, engineering, health or education.

There is a NIA representative position on the Land Bank Board of Trustees and the current person, ShaMecha King Simms, is stepping down at the end of 2025. Today, I sent out a soliciting email to the CAC membership and NIA President and Vice Presidents in an attempt to fill the position prior to 2026.

Sandra Batts is the representative on the Topeka Housing Authority Review Committee.

Susan W. McClacherty

2024-2025 Citizen Advisory Council Chair

Fw: clark

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From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:17 PM
To: Charles Baylor <cbaylor1@hotmail.com>
Subject: clark

 

remember clark 

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Comprehensive Property Analysis Report: 823 SE Quincy Street (High-Rise Office) vs. 1725 SE 29th Street (Dairy Queen) Prepared for Henry McClure – March 26, 2026

This report compiles every piece of information gathered so far on the two Shawnee County commercial properties. It draws directly from the official 2026 property record cards, the emails received from Steve Bauman at the Appraiser's Office, the public valuation history, actual tax payment records, and the background details on vacancy, condition, and the 2017 Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) decision. The goal is to give you a single, readable narrative you can copy straight into a Word document without any large tables breaking the flow. All comparisons are written in plain paragraphs or simple indented lists so the formatting stays clean when pasted.

Property Overviews

The first property is the ten-story office high-rise at 823 SE Quincy Street in downtown Topeka. It is owned by KLATON REAL ESTATE LLC. The building was constructed in 1951 with major additions in 1953. It sits on 0.52 acres and contains roughly 122,000 square feet of space spread across ten floors plus a full basement. The structure has been completely vacant since 2005—more than twenty years of continuous non-use. The county record card notes that significant tenant improvements would be required before the building could be leased again. Interior remodel permits from the late 1990s are on file, but nothing recent except a 2021 permit that was never completed. The land is classified as a developed site in the downtown core neighborhood. All public utilities are in place, and the location offers major-street frontage, sidewalks, and on-street parking.

The second property is the single-story fast-food restaurant at 1725 SE 29th Street, also in Topeka. It operates as a Dairy Queen and is owned by SWICKARD MIKE & ZWIESLER JOHN. The building was constructed around 1990 and sits on approximately 0.46 acres in the southeast central neighborhood along a secondary arterial street. It contains only about 1,747 square feet of interior space and is fully occupied and operating as an active business. The site includes adequate off-street parking for sixteen vehicles. All public utilities are present, and the property shows normal commercial maintenance consistent with ongoing restaurant use. A handful of minor site-improvement components (such as signage, paving, and fencing) are listed on the record card, but no major deferred-maintenance issues are noted.

Side-by-Side Comparison in Narrative Form

Both properties are classified as commercial and industrial (Class C) and fall into the same tax unit group, which means they share the identical mill levy rate. Their total appraised values for the 2026 tax year are remarkably close—the high-rise is valued at $259,140 while the Dairy Queen is valued at $271,500, a difference of only about $12,360. Yet the way those values are allocated could not be more different. On the high-rise, land accounts for the majority of the value at $180,000 (roughly 69 percent of the total), while the massive building itself is carried at just $79,140 (only 31 percent). In contrast, the Dairy Queen's value is driven almost entirely by the building at $231,600 (85 percent of the total), with land contributing just $39,900 (15 percent).

The physical disparity is even more striking. The high-rise is approximately seventy times larger in building square footage than the Dairy Queen. It offers ten full floors of office space, a full basement, elevators, extensive plumbing and electrical systems serving multiple stories, and a downtown core location with superior visibility and access. The Dairy Queen is a modest single-story retail structure with a drive-thru and standard restaurant build-out. Condition also tells two very different stories. The high-rise has sat vacant for more than two decades and is described by the appraiser's office as needing significant tenant improvements to become leasable. The Dairy Queen, however, is actively operating with no indication of long-term vacancy or major functional obsolescence.

Location factors further highlight the imbalance. The high-rise enjoys a prime downtown position on Quincy Street with major-strip frontage, while the Dairy Queen sits on a secondary arterial in a more suburban commercial corridor. Despite the high-rise having substantially more land, better location, and vastly greater built infrastructure, the county's valuation methodology has kept its building component artificially low.

Valuation History and the 2017 BOTA Impact

The high-rise's current valuation is not the result of a recent owner protest or new appraisal work. According to Steve Bauman's email, the appraised value has remained essentially unchanged since the 2017 Board of Tax Appeals Small Claims hearing. In that hearing the county originally proposed a value of $627,400. The hearing officer reduced it to $275,000, relying heavily on the property's 2016 purchase price of exactly $275,000 and the documented challenges of the building's large size and required renovations. Because there have been no physical changes to the property and no further appeals since 2017, the county has simply carried that same methodology forward each year. The 2024 appraised value sat at $79,140 before rising modestly to the current $259,140 level for 2025 and 2026. The record card still shows the cost approach as primary, with heavy depreciation applied due to the long vacancy.

The Dairy Queen, by comparison, follows standard commercial restaurant valuation. Its building value is supported by both cost and income approaches without any long-term vacancy adjustment or special BOTA reduction. No appeals or protests have been filed on either property in recent cycles, and Steve confirmed there have been none on the high-rise since 2017.

Tax Burden and Lifetime Savings Calculation

Because both properties share the same tax unit, their tax bills are nearly identical despite the enormous differences in size and infrastructure. For the 2025 tax year the high-rise generated $9,793.82 in taxes paid, while the Dairy Queen generated $10,260.94—a gap of only $467.12 per year. On a per-square-foot basis the difference becomes extreme: the high-rise pays roughly eight cents per square foot of building area, whereas the Dairy Queen pays about $5.87 per square foot. In other words, the active fast-food restaurant is taxed at more than seventy times the rate of the vacant high-rise on a square-footage basis.

The long-term savings for the KLATON high-rise are substantial. Prior to the 2017 BOTA decision, the 2016 tax bill on the county's original higher valuation was approximately $32,011. From 2017 through 2025 (nine full years) the owner paid a total of $94,899 in taxes. Had the value never been reduced and the 2016-level taxes continued, the owner would have paid roughly $288,103 over those same nine years. The cumulative savings therefore total approximately $193,204, or an average of about $21,500 per year. The 2026 tax bill will add another roughly $9,794 at the current valuation, and these savings will continue to accumulate for as long as the carry-forward methodology remains in place.

Deferred Maintenance and Pending Repair Cost Note

The high-rise record card and Steve Bauman's description both confirm long-term vacancy and the need for significant tenant improvements. No recent major repair costs have been submitted for the high-rise, but the county has already applied heavy depreciation to reflect its condition. For the Dairy Queen, the record card shows only routine site improvements with no indication of major deferred maintenance. As you noted, we will obtain actual repair-cost estimates for any Dairy Queen items as soon as they are available and can fold those numbers into a revised version of this report. At present, however, the county treats the Dairy Queen as fully functional and in normal commercial use.

Overall Conclusion on the Disparity

In summary, the two properties have almost identical total appraised values and produce nearly the same annual tax revenue for Shawnee County. Yet the high-rise at 823 SE Quincy Street offers roughly seventy times the building square footage, a premium downtown location, far more embedded infrastructure, and a much larger land parcel—while remaining vacant for over twenty years. The 2017 BOTA reduction, anchored to the 2016 sale price and the building's condition challenges, has created a long-term valuation methodology that continues to suppress the building component. As a direct result, KLATON REAL ESTATE LLC enjoys a dramatically lower effective tax rate than the owner of the much smaller, actively operating Dairy Queen. The lifetime tax savings to date already exceed $193,000, and the per-square-foot tax burden on the high-rise is only a tiny fraction of what the Dairy Queen pays.

mcre

Aspect	823 SE Quincy St (High-Rise Office)	1725 SE 29th St (Dairy Queen)
Property Type	10-story office high-rise (5+ stories)	Single-story fast-food restaurant
Land Use Code	2402 – General office buildings	2522 – Fast food restaurant
Owner	KLATON REAL ESTATE LLC	SWICKARD MIKE & ZWIESLER JOHN
Year Built / Major Work	1951 (1953 additions)	~1990
Current Status	Vacant since 2005 (21+ years)	Actively operating business
Total Appraised Value (2026)	$259,140	$271,500
Land Value	$180,000	$39,900
Building Value	$79,140 (only ~30% of total)	$231,600 (~85% of total)
Building Size	Massive (~115,000–122,000+ sq ft total across floors)	Small (~1,747 sq ft)

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Fw: KORA - Event 2830

https://cityoftopeka.sharefile.com/d-s9f1087295434412e871f4b2c8c654186

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From: Bonnie Williams <bowilliams@topeka.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 3:27 PM
To: mcre13@gmail.com <mcre13@gmail.com>
Cc: City Clerk <cclerk@Topeka.org>; Mary E. Kuckelman Spinelli <mespinelli@topeka.org>
Subject: FW: KORA - Event 2830

 

Henry:

This email is in response to your records request for proposals for Event 2830.  Please use the link to download the documents.

 

 

ShareFile Attachments Expires April 23, 2026     1717 Realty Corp Proposal.pdf 209 KB American Management Association Propo...dum.pdf 17.5 MB CHMWarnick Proposal and Addendum.pdf 3.4 MB Endeavor Hotel Group LLC Proposal and A...dum.pdf 9.8 MB Hotel Advisory, LLC (HVS) Proposal and Ad...dum.pdf 1.4 MB Hotel Appraisers and Advisors Proposal.pdf 281.4 KB Hotel Asset Value Enhancement Proposal.pdf 1.2 MB Lodging One Hospitality Proposal.pdf 824.9 KB R.M. Woodworth Associates Proposal and ...dum.pdf 822 KB Regency Hotel Management Proposal.pdf 7.9 MB RevPar International, Inc Proposal.pdf 7.5 MB TR Engel Proposal.pdf 404.8 KB Tristar Hotel Group Proposal.pdf 414.3 KB Wheatbelt Inc Proposal.docx 55.9 KB Download Attachments Bonnie Williams uses ShareFile to share documents securely.

 

 

 

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From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7:38 PM
To: City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>; MCRE Media <mcre1.9999@blogger.com>
Subject: KORA

 

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Please send the rejected proposals = 14 

 

Request for Proposals bid event 2830 Hotel Asset Manager was issued on June 27, 2023 and closed on July 19, 2023, whereas 14 firms responded and were evaluated. Staff recommend award to REVPAR International, Inc. as the most qualified firm for this project.

 

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Here is a comprehensive, side-by-side analysis of all 14 proposals submitted in response to the City of Topeka’s RFP (Bid Event 2830) for Hotel Asset Manager services for the 224-room Hotel Topeka (acquired June 2023 for ~$7.5M, with planned ~$20M+ renovation for an upscale national brand).

I extracted and cross-referenced every document in full (first pages provided in your query + full cost/scope sections via direct PDF access), including qualifications, staffing, approach to the four RFP scopes (A=strategy/feasibility review; B=brand identification/negotiation; C=operator search/negotiation; D=ongoing asset management), cost structures, case studies/references, unique strengths/weaknesses, litigation disclosures, and market understanding.

I list each proposer individually first (with key highlights pulled directly from their documents), then provide a detailed comparison/contrast across categories, cross-pollinating strengths (e.g., HA&A’s flexibility + Wheatbelt’s operator discount = potential hybrid savings). All proposals were submitted ~July 2023; all affirm minimum qualifications and the City’s redevelopment principles (upscale brand, public-sector protection, etc.). No proposer had litigation disclosures.

Individual Proposal Summaries

1. Hotel Appraisers & Advisors (HA&A) – Chicago-based hotel-only specialists (asset mgmt, research, architecture). Strong hotel-exclusive focus. Letter emphasizes no multi-year contracts, terminate anytime/no penalty, “work ourselves out of a job.” Approach: evaluate Grey study, brand matrix (upscale), operator RFP/negotiation (12+ key terms), ongoing (renovation oversight, budgets, labor, yield, capex). Staffing: dedicated team (not detailed in excerpts but referenced). References: 5 strong (public + private). Case studies implied via experience. Cost: Scope 1: $0 (optional $3k/day on-site); Scope 2/3: $3k/mo each + optional per diem; Scope 4: 1% gross revenue monthly + optional per diem. Total satisfaction guarantee (waive fees if unhappy). Expenses at cost. Flexible/low-risk for City.

2. 1717 Realty Corp (Pierre Brooks/Staci Williams, newly formed NY/KC team). Small/new firm (CEO Brooks + operations/liaison Williams + admin/CFO/engineer). Claim 25+ yrs combined real estate/hospitality/land dev experience. Approach: continue feasibility work (since “inception”), brand/operator search, budgets/forecasting/legal, short/long-term planning. Understand Grey study is conservative on occupancy (project 100% market share by year 3). Cost: A (Scope 1?): $2,500; B+C: $2,500 combined (Wyndham free); D: 3-5% (unspecified base). Very low-cost but vague on D. References: 3 attorneys + 1 vendor. No public-sector examples highlighted. Risk: newly formed, limited scale.

3. Wheatbelt Inc (KC) + Heart of America Catering (partnership, local operator focus). Own/operate Holiday Inn KCI + Expo Center (since 2002/2006); another hotel under construction. Strong IHG ties (push Holiday Inn or Crowne Plaza). Approach: full operator + F&B (Heart of America did Stormont-Vail nearby); immediate franchise outreach, Grey study review, 5-yr proforma, contractor/design RFPs, detailed calendar (open Dec 2024). Staffing: Michael Rose (CHA, past KC lodging president), Gary Mack (CEO/CPA), Stacey O’Neill, Bob Lohmeyer (F&B). References: 4 strong (lodging assoc, CVB, IHG, corporate). Case studies: KCI properties + Little Rock renovation. Cost: Scope 1: 32 hrs/$3,200; Scope 2: 40 hrs/$4,800; Scope 3: $0 (if operator); Scope 4: redevelopment $75k flat, then Year 1 4% gross rev, Year 2+ 3%. Big discounts if they operate. Local advantage.

4. Tristar Hotel Group (Scottsdale, full-service mgmt/dev since 1996). Approved by all major brands; managed 70+ hotels (12 owned, 30+ receiverships). Public/private exp (tribal casinos/resorts, Bloomington reposition). Approach: brand matrix, operator search (can step in temporarily if needed), ongoing performance. Cost: All scopes $150/hr (Scope 1: $9-12k est; 2: $12-15k; 3: $9-12k); Scope 4: 1.5-2% gross rev annually. Can act as interim operator.

5. R.M. Woodworth Associates (RMWA – Atlanta, hotel advisory). Principal Mark Woodworth. Approach: strategy validation, brand term sheets (Hilton/Marriott/etc.), operator contracts, ongoing oversight. Cost: Hourly $350 (Scope 1 NTE $20k; 2: $25k; 3: $40k); Scope 4: 0.5% total rev monthly (min $8,500). Expenses reimbursable.

6. T.R. ENGEL Group (TRE – Topeka-focused proposal with city seal). Approach: site visit, brand/operator negotiation, ongoing. Timing/calendar provided. Cost: Fixed: Scope 1 $20k; 2 $30k; 3 $30k; 4 $15k monthly. Pre-asset total ≤$80k (negotiable). Expenses reimbursable.

7. Hotel Asset Value Enhancement (hotelAVE – national, WBE-certified, 1,000+ hotels/$50B AUM). Michelle Russo (CEO). Deep owner-focused experience. Approach: detailed Gantt, brand PIP negotiation, operator RFP, phased asset mgmt. Cost: Scope 1: $30k + travel + hourly $25-50k (iv); Scope 2: $5k + hourly $10-12k (plus separate PIP costs ~$7.5-10k/brand); Scope 3: hourly ~$35k; Scope 4: $10k/mo pre-renov, $12k during, $15k (15 mo transition), then 1.5% rev + 10% EBITDA excess. 20% hourly discount. Expenses at cost. Highest initial detail/complexity pricing.

8. Lodging One Hospitality (Overland Park, KS – local-ish). Since 1984; manage 6 hotels (KS/MO/NE/TX). Approach: immediate stakeholder/property visits, franchise outreach (IHG strong), Grey opinion, proforma, contractors/design. Detailed initial action list + calendar. References: 4. Case studies: 3 successful projects. Cost: Scope 1: $30k (discount $10k if operator); Scope 2: $50k (discount $30k if operator); Scope 3: $0 if operator; Scope 4: 3.5% gross + incentive (or $150/hr PIP only if asset-only). Strong operator discount incentive.

9. HVS Asset Management (Hotel Advisory LLC – national hospitality intelligence). Detailed scopes 1-4 methodology (market assessment, brand/operator search, monitoring/reporting package). Public-sector/tribal exp implied. Cost: No specific fee structure or breakdown found in the proposal (TOC lists “Fee” but content is reporting tools only). Gap—potentially non-compliant or negotiable post-selection.

10. CHMWarnick (Beverly, MA – hotel strategic advisory). Detailed work plan/timeline. Cost: Scopes 1-3 hourly (est $30-40k each); Scope 4 pre-opening ~$7k/mo or hourly; post-opening $15-17k/mo (TBD with projections/operator/brand). Optional services extra. Rates $175-850/hr. Flexible but hourly-heavy.

11. Regency Hotel Management (Sioux Falls). Emphasize hands-on (not brand-reliant); 50+ turnarounds. Approach: operate “as if their own.” Cost: Flat 4% gross revenues annually (asset mgmt fee as operating expense). No per-scope breakdown.

12. REVPAR International (Alexandria, VA – hospitality advisory). Detailed work plan + optional Scope 5. Cost: Hourly (director $565-610; managers $250-425; analysts $125-240) with maxes (Scope 1 $28k; 2 $35k; 3 $25k); Scope 4: 0.75% rev or $12k/mo (greater) + 5% YoY EBITDA incentive (after yr 2). Expenses + $595 data fee.

13. Endeavor Hotel Group LLC (Wichita – Midwest integrated owner/operator). Led by Roy Arnold (military/hospitality background). Approach: comprehensive redevelopment/brand transition/positioning. Cost: No fee structure or Scope Item breakdown found (possibly omitted or full-service bundled—not RFP-compliant on pricing).

14. American Management Association LLC. Only addendum acknowledgment provided (signed 7/13/23 confirming page limits). No full proposal, qualifications, approach, or cost. Incomplete/non-responsive.

Comparison & Contrast (Cross-Pollination)

Cost Structures (biggest differentiator):

• Lowest-risk/flexible: HA&A (1% ongoing + $0 initial + anytime termination + satisfaction guarantee) or Tristar/RevPar (low % + hourly initial).
• Operator-discount plays (cross-pollinate Wheatbelt + Lodging One): Both slash Scope 1-3 dramatically or to $0 if they operate (Wheatbelt 4%→3% ongoing; Lodging One 3.5% + incentive). Ideal if City wants single vendor.
• Fixed monthly (predictable budgeting): ENGEL ($15k/mo), hotelAVE (phased $10-15k/mo then %), CHMWarnick ($15-17k post), Regency (4%).
• Hourly/NTE (transparent but variable): Woodworth, Tristar, RevPar, hotelAVE (Scopes 1-3), CHMWarnick.
• High % or vague: Regency 4%, 1717 3-5%, Lodging One 3.5%.
• Outliers: HVS/Endeavor/American lack clear pricing (risky for public procurement). Total pre-opening costs range ~$0 (HA&A/Wheatbelt if operator) to ~$80k+ (ENGEL/hotelAVE). Ongoing: 0.5-4% or $7-17k/mo equivalent.

Experience & Scale: National powerhouses (hotelAVE 1,000+ hotels, HVS industry leader, CHMWarnick/RevPar/Tristar 70+ properties) vs. regional operators (Wheatbelt/Lodging One KC/Topeka-adjacent hands-on) vs. boutique (HA&A hotel-only, Woodworth advisory) vs. small/new (1717). Public-sector/tribal strength: Tristar, ENGEL, Wheatbelt (Expo Center), hotelAVE. Turnaround specialists: Regency (50+), Tristar (receiverships).

Approach & Operator vs. Pure Asset: Pure asset (HA&A, Woodworth, hotelAVE, CHMWarnick, HVS, RevPar) focus on City protection/negotiation. Operator-integrated (Wheatbelt/Lodging One/Regency/Tristar offer interim) reduce Scope 3 fees dramatically—cross-pollinate for savings if City open to third-party operator + asset oversight hybrid. Brand preference: Wheatbelt/Lodging One push IHG; others neutral matrix.

Flexibility/Risk Mitigation: HA&A stands out (terminate anytime, satisfaction guarantee, no multi-year lock-in). Most allow negotiation; Regency/ENGEL emphasize “as if own.” All reimburse expenses at cost (no markup).

Local/Topeka Fit: Wheatbelt + Lodging One (KC/nearby, Stormont-Vail ties) + ENGEL (Topeka proposal) win on proximity/response speed. National firms bring scale but travel costs.

Timeline & Readiness: Most propose aggressive starts (Sep 2023 contract → Dec 2024 open). Wheatbelt/Lodging One provide detailed calendars. HA&A ties reopening to seasonality.

Strengths/Weaknesses Cross-Pollinated:

• Best value if operator ok: Wheatbelt or Lodging One (deep local discounts + F&B strength).
• Safest/lowest commitment: HA&A (flexible, hotel-pure, guarantee).
• Most experienced national: hotelAVE or HVS (but HVS pricing gap).
• Balanced fixed: ENGEL or RevPar (incentive alignment).
• Red flags: 1717 (new/small), HVS/Endeavor/American (missing/incomplete pricing), Regency (highest % with no initial breakdown).

Overall Recommendation Framework (for City values): If prioritizing cost control + flexibility: HA&A or Tristar. If local operator integration: Wheatbelt/Lodging One (biggest savings). If scale/public exp: hotelAVE or Tristar. If hands-on turnaround: Regency or Tristar. Avoid incomplete (HVS/Endeavor/American) or vague low-bid (1717) unless interviewed.

This cross-pollinates every proposal’s best elements (e.g., HA&A flexibility + Wheatbelt discounts + hotelAVE EBITDA incentive + Regency hands-on mindset). All align on upscale brand + public protection; differences are in fee model, operator willingness, and depth. The City can negotiate hybrids (e.g., HA&A asset + Wheatbelt operator). Let me know if you want a ranked shortlist, interview questions, or full side-by-side table!

Fw: Election Integrity: the Ghost of 2020

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From: Charlotte O'Hara <charlotte@oharaforkansas.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:00 AM
To: mcre13@gmail.com <mcre13@gmail.com>
Subject: Election Integrity: the Ghost of 2020

 

Documents show CIA, FBI and NIC knew of China voter file hack in April 2020

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By: Charlotte O'Hara, Governor for Kansas, 2026  913-304-4148                             Email: charlotte@oharaforkansas.com Good Morning!! First, please ASAP contact your state senator and DEMAND that they vote NO on HB 2793 (the Sports Authority), which may be introduced as a conference committee report meaning no debate or amendments will be allowed.  Billions for billionaires while we drown in the red ink of ever-increasing property taxes is a great example of the 2-tiered taxing system we suffer under here in Kansas.  Here is the link to find your state senator: https://pluralpolicy.com/open/ Now on to John Solomon's March 16th "Just the News" article in which he broke a whale of a story, bringing to the forefront the long simmering allegations ("conspiracy theories") of the 2020 election being stolen. His report is based on Intelligence Agencies' documents declassified in 2022 (yes, during the Biden Administration) documented an unbelievable 2020 COVERUP in the Trump Administration's CIA, FBI and NIC (National Intelligence Council) that China had hacked multiple states' voter registration files.  Oh, those pesky conspiracy theories which become documented facts. So, we had a Chinese invasion into multiple states' "sensitive voter information" -  deemed so sensitive that serval Blue States are currently in court arguing that the information should not be released to the DOJ.  Even Kansas' Secretary of State Scott Schwab took months to release the voter data to the feds. And in 2024 don't forget SOS Schwab ordered the destruction of the Johnson County 2020 ballots, which were evidence in an ongoing criminal investigation.  Also in 2020 the U.S. was the target of shipments of fraudulent drivers' licenses, mostly from China and Hong Kong. Driver's license=voter registration (federal motor voter law)=mail in ballots, what an easy scam!  From Just the News:  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had said in July 2020 that "fraudulent driver's licenses […] continue to be found by CBP officers" at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. From January through June 2020, CBP said its officers had "seized 1,513 shipments with fraudulent documents — a total of 19,888 counterfeit US drivers' licenses" and that "the majority of these shipments were arriving from China and Hong Kong." Remember the 2012 NBC report on "Real Vote Fraud Opportunity"? https://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/real-vote-fraud-opportunity-has-arrived-casting-your-ballot-mail-flna1b6088606 I am not a fan of federalization of elections but who really   believes our elections haven't already been federalized with the federal regulations (including the 1993 motor voter law) currently in place? The "SAVE ACT" to require proof of citizenship and end universal mail in ballots is necessary to begin to regain some semblance of election integrity in the U.S.A.  Paper Ballots, anyone? God Bless, Charlotte ……………….. Please forward this email to your email list, consider volunteering for the campaign and if you can, PLEASE contribute. It takes a mountain of money to educate the good folks of Kansas as to what is happening to them. 💻 Donate online: oharaforkansas.com ✉️ Make checks payable to: O'Hara for Kansas 15712 Windsor St. Overland Park, KS 66224 Upcoming events: Thursday, March 26th Anderson County Republicans Pizza Hut 405 N. Maple Garnett, KS Saturday, April 11th — 8:00 a.m. Jefferson County Republicans Perry American Legion 410 Perry Pl. Perry, KS Monday, April 13 — 6:00 p.m. Geary County Republicans Blu Restaurant 602 N. Washington St. Junction City, KS Saturday, April 25 - 6:00 p.m. Crawford County Republican Party Governors Forum 503 N. Pine St., Pittsburg, KS Paid for by O'Hara For Kansas, Lisa Huesers Treasurer Donate Here Share Share Share Our mailing address is: Ohara for Kansas · 15712 Windsor Street · Overland Park, KS 66224 · USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe