Eighty percent of that is salaries

The proposed 2025 operating budget for the City of Topeka, Kansas, includes total planned expenditures of $128 million, marking a 10.2% increase over the 2024 budget of $115 million. This budget, primarily driven by rising personnel costs and contractual services, is part of a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) totaling over $562 million for projects. [1, 2, 3]  

Key Budget Details (2025 Proposed): 

• Total Expenditures: $128 million. 

• Key Drivers: Increases in union/non-union wages (+$9.4 million), vehicle requests, and operating costs for Hotel Topeka. 

• Property Tax Relief: The city is maintaining a $300,000 Property Tax Rebate Program. 

• Long-Term Plan: The 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan includes $95.1 million for wastewater projects and $22.9 million for public safety. 

• Fiscal Context: The city faced a projected $17 million deficit for the 2026 budget process, prompting a scrutinized hiring process. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]  

For more detailed information, the city's 2025 Proposed Operating Budget provides a comprehensive breakdown of funds. [1, 6]  

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[1] https://cot-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/finance/Budget/2025+Proposed+Operating+Budget.pdf

[2] https://www.topeka.gov/news_detail_T11_R142.php

[3] https://www.wibw.com/2024/07/30/city-topeka-reveals-proposed-2025-budget/

[4] https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2025/06/04/hotel-topeka-gets-further-city-funding-heres-what-to-know/84011786007/

[5] https://www.wibw.com/2025/03/25/topeka-mayor-city-manager-discuss-fy-2026-budget-process/

[6] https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/shawnee-county-finalizes-budget-raises-property-taxes/

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