The Capital City Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
The BID was established on December 23, 1986 by the City of Topeka Ordinance number 15701. The District was established in accordance with Kansas Statutes to enable the City to provide additional services within the District that would not otherwise generally be provided by the City of Topeka. In accordance with the provisions of state law, The BID Advisory Board was established to make recommendations regarding the operation of the District.The administration of the District dramatically changed in 1995. The City felt it could no longer provide the staff and resources necessary for managing the District as it had since 1986. The City of Topeka has entered into an agreement with DTI each year since 1995 to provide the administrative services necessary to manage the District.
Each year, the BID Advisory Board approves a budget and the Program of Services provided to the District. The Façade Improvement Program is funded by the collection of BID annual assessments.
