What this tracks
This dataset records a one-time community cleanup event in Topeka’s Historic Old Town in May 2018, including staff hours spent and associated costs.
Why it matters to you
Seeing the city’s investment in neighborhood cleanup (over 35 staff hours and $1,500 in labor costs for this single event) shows how seriously Topeka takes maintaining historic districts. If you’re considering opening a business in Old Town, this demonstrates city support for keeping the area attractive. Residents can use this as a benchmark when requesting similar cleanup efforts for their neighborhoods.
How to read this data
Location — Specific area cleaned (always “Historic Old Town” in this dataset).
Est__Staff_Hours_to_Date — Total hours city staff worked during cleanup (sample shows 35 hours).
Cost_of_Est__Staff_Hours_to_Date — Dollar value of staff time spent (sample shows $1,552).
Cost_of_Actions_Taken_to_Date — Additional non-labor expenses (sample shows $555 for materials/supplies).
Try it yourself
Contact Topeka’s Community Engagement division to inquire about organizing a similar cleanup in your neighborhood, using these numbers as a reference for likely staffing and costs.