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City of Topeka
Governing Body Action Form
City Council Chambers
214 SE 8th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66603
www.topeka.org
September 15, 2026
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September 15, 2026
 
CONTACT PERSON:
Jane Murray, Sr. Executive Assistant, Mayor's Office
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SECOND PARTY/SUBJECT:
Board Appointment - Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Council
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No
 
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DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:

BOARD APPOINTMENT of Joe Cheray to the City of Topeka Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Council for a term ending September 30, 2028. (Council District No. 9)

VOTING REQUIREMENTS:

At least five (5) votes of the City Council is required. The Mayor does not vote.

POLICY ISSUE:

The ADA council seeks to enhance the community by the contributions of persons with disabilities; to make a positive difference in their relationship with the community by working toward providing full access to facilities, programs, services and activities.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Councilmember Hoferer nominates and Mayor Duncan recommends the reappointment of Joe Cheray to the City of Topeka ADA Advisory Council for a two-year term ending September 30, 2028. The ADA Council will be comprised of 10 members. At least six of the members must be individuals with disabilities, representing the six major life functions as much as possible.

BACKGROUND:

The mission of the Topeka ADA Advisory Council is to support the civil rights of and full integration into Topeka community life for all people with disabilities. The ADA Council will be comprised of 10 members. At least six of the members must be individuals with disabilities, representing the six major life functions as much as possible. Members will serve a two-year term and shall not be eligible to serve more than four consecutive terms pursuant to Topeka Municipal Code Section 2.250.010. 

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Expected annual expense of $ 2,808 per year.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:

General Fund - Non-Departmental - Contractual Services account.

ATTACHMENTS:
J. Cheray - Application