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Financial Situation and City's Efforts to Sell: The city has been actively looking for buyers for Hotel Topeka, but has not been successful in finding a buyer. The city has invested over $10 million in the hotel, including the purchase and renovations. The city expects a net operating loss of nearly $900,000 in 2025. City leaders aim to sell the hotel by the end of 2025. The city has been exploring various options to recoup the investment, including economic development grants and tax breaks. The city has requested additional funding for the hotel, which was approved by the Topeka City Council. Hotel Topeka's Condition: The hotel is considered a "distressed asset" and has been losing money. The appraised value of the hotel has remained at $3 million since the city purchased it. Multiple developers have said it will take at least $15 million to renovate the hotel to become a flagship hotel.