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KS Stat § 13-1904 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 19 - General Powers Of Board Of Commissioners|13-1904 Control and regulation of railroads on streets.

13-1904. Control and regulation of railroads on streets. The board of commissioners shall have power by ordinance to require all street and other railway companies to keep the streets and alleys over which they run properly drained, and to light the same wherever deemed necessary, and to require all street and other railway companies to construct and keep in repair, to their full width, all viaducts, and all crossings over all ditches used by them, and to construct and maintain drains and culverts where crossed by any line of said railways on all streets and alleys over which they run, to direct and control the laying and construction of railway tracks, turnouts, and switches, and to regulate the grade of the same, and to require them to conform to the grade of the streets and alleys of said city as they may be hereafter or are now established; and the cost of such improvements shall be a lien upon the property and franchises of any such company, and may be assessed and taxed against the property in the same manner as other taxes are levied. Said board shall have power by ordinance to require any railroad company or street-railway company to pay the cost of grading, paving, repaving, draining and repairing of streets and alleys used or occupied by such railroad or railway company, and such cost shall be a lien upon the property and franchises of the company, and shall be assessed and taxed against the same like other taxes.The portion of the street or alley so used or occupied by such railway companies shall be deemed to be the space between their tracks and eighteen inches on the outside of each of their rails, and all the space between two or more tracks, turnouts, and switches. Any railroad company or street-railway company occupying any street or alley already occupied by any other such company, in addition to paying for paving or repaving as provided for in the next preceding paragraph, shall pay one-half the cost of paving or repaving between the tracks of said two roads.History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 74; May 27; R.S. 1923, § 13-1904.
KS Stat § 13-2401 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2401 General powers and duties of commissioners.

13-2401. General powers and duties of commissioners. In each city owning a system of waterworks there shall be a department to be known as "waterworks department" of such city. The board of commissioners shall maintain, manage, conduct and control said waterworks, and make all such ordinances, rules and regulations as are necessary for the safe, economical and efficient management of the waterworks. Said board may also improve and extend the waterworks, furnish supplies of water to the inhabitants of such city and for fire protection, collect water rents, and appoint all necessary officers and agents for that purpose.History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 99; May 27; R.S. 1923, § 13-2401.
KS Stat § 13-2402 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2402 Superintendent; duties; salary; bond; contract for management; term; ratification, when.

13-2402. Superintendent; duties; salary; bond; contract for management; term; ratification, when. Said board shall appoint a superintendent of waterworks, who shall have charge of the said waterworks and all property connected therewith, and shall manage and control the same under the direction of said board. The superintendent of waterworks shall inspect all parts of said waterworks and see that they are maintained in good condition for use, and that all employees of the water department attend to their respective duties. He or she shall keep in good repair the pumps, hydrants, and all other waterworks property. All officers, employees, servants and agents of said department when appointed by said board, shall be under the immediate control and management of said superintendent.The superintendent shall perform all such other duties as may be prescribed by the said board of commissioners by ordinance or resolution. The superintendent of waterworks shall receive a salary which shall be fixed by ordinance. He or she shall give a good and sufficient surety-company bond to the city, in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to be approved by the board of commissioners, conditioned for the faithful performance of duties and for a true and faithful accounting of all moneys that may come into his or her hands by virtue of his or her position. The actual cost of said bond shall be paid out of the revenue of said department: Provided, however, That any such city may in lieu of, or in addition to, the appointment of a superintendent of waterworks, be a party to a contract with a corporation skilled and experienced in the management of waterworks properties under which contract such corporation shall have the management of such waterworks properties and the operation of the waterworks system of which such properties are a part, subject to the general supervision, discretion and control of such city in the exercise and discharge of its duties under the law: Provided further, That such contract shall be for a term of not more than five years and may contain such other conditions and provisions, not inconsistent with the foregoing proviso, as may be necessary or desirable: Provided further, That any management contract executed without authority of law prior to the effective date of this act by the board of commissioners of any city shall be of no force or effect unless ratified, confirmed and approved after the effective date of this act by a majority vote of the board of commissioners of said city.History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 100; L. 1913, ch. 85, § 6; L. 1921, ch. 111, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2402; L. 1939, ch. 114, § 1; L. 1945, ch. 99, § 26; L. 1957, ch. 125, § 1; May 1.
KS Stat § 13-2403 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2403 Secretary-cashier; duties; reports; bond; salary.

13-2403. Secretary-cashier; duties; reports; bond; salary. Said board may appoint a secretary of waterworks, who shall also be a cashier and it shall be the secretary's duty to keep regular sets of books for waterworks accounts, showing in detail the business transactions of the department. The secretary of waterworks shall have general supervision and charge of the office employees of said department under the direction of the superintendent. At the beginning of each month it shall be the duty of the secretary of waterworks to strike a trial balance and make a complete report to the board of commissioners, showing the transactions of the preceding month and the financial condition of the waterworks department.Such monthly reports shall also include a correct account of all collections, appropriations, expenditures, and approved claims entitled to payment. The secretary of waterworks shall give a good and sufficient surety-company bond to the city for the faithful performance of his or her duties in the sum of five thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties and for a true and faithful accounting of all moneys that may come into the secretary's hand by reason of his or her position. The cost of said bond shall be paid out of the revenue of said department. The secretary of waterworks shall receive a salary which shall be fixed by ordinance.History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 101; L. 1921, ch. 111, § 2; R.S. 1923, § 13-2403; L. 1939, ch. 114, § 2; L. 1945, ch. 99, § 27; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-2404 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2404 Appointment of officers and employees; merit basis.

13-2404. Appointment of officers and employees; merit basis. In making all appointments and hiring all officers, agents and servants in the waterworks department, the board of commissioners shall have regard alone to relative capacity of applicants, their moral, physical and health qualifications, and, when appropriate, their qualifications for manual labor. All appointments shall be made on the basis of merit alone, and no appointment shall ever be made in such department on account of political services or affiliations.History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 102; May 27; R.S. 1923, § 13-2404.
KS Stat § 13-2405 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2405 Fixing water rates; basis.

13-2405. Fixing water rates; basis. Said board of commissioners shall fix such rates for water furnished to consumers as will secure an income sufficient to pay all salaries and wages of all officers and employees in such department; to cover all miscellaneous expenses; to pay all interest charges upon all indebtedness of the city created for the purpose of purchasing, improving or extending the waterworks, and to provide a sinking fund of not less than two percent per annum upon such gross indebtedness for the purpose of paying off such indebtedness at maturity; to cover the cost of all repairs, renewals, betterments and extensions of the waterworks and all material used; to cover the depreciation of the plant by use and by improvement in the arts; to repair all losses of the waterworks caused by accident of every kind and to recoup the city for loss of taxes due to city ownership.History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 103; L. 1913, ch. 85, § 7; March 15; R.S. 1923, § 13-2405.
KS Stat § 13-2407 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2407 Use of sinking fund to extend water system.

13-2407. Use of sinking fund to extend water system. Laws 1917, chapter 95, section 1, included by reference. [City over 80,000 having a sinking fund authorized to use $150,000 of said fund for extensions of water system.]History: R.S. 1923, § 13-2407.
KS Stat § 13-2408 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2408 Deposit and use of revenue; transfer of moneys, when.

13-2408. Deposit and use of revenue; transfer of moneys, when. All revenues derived from the sale and consumption of water and from the management and operation of waterworks, shall be deposited, daily, in the city treasury to the credit of the waterworks department, and be kept in a separate fund, to be known as the waterworks department fund; and such revenues shall be used exclusively for the operation, maintenance, renewal and extension of the waterworks and in paying off the bonded indebtedness created for the purchase price thereof, or interest charges on such indebtedness and for no other purpose, except, it shall be lawful for the board of commissioners in cities of the first class having a population of less than twenty-five thousand (25,000), and which has adopted the commission-manager form of government, to use any surplus that may accumulate in said fund for the purpose of purchasing equipment and appliances for the fire department of such city. In cities of the first class having a population of more than one hundred twenty-five thousand (125,000) and less than one hundred sixty thousand (160,000) the governing body thereof may transfer funds from the water department to pay the pensions of former employees of the water department.Any member of the board of commissioners who shall vote for, or aid, in the transfer or use of such revenues for any private purpose or for any other department of the city government, except as herein provided, shall forfeit his or her office and be liable on his or her official bond for such misappropriation.History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 105; L. 1915, ch. 132, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2408; L. 1933, ch. 40, § 1 (Special Session); L. 1935, ch. 117, § 1; L. 1937, ch. 141, § 1; L. 1949, ch. 155, § 1; L. 1951, ch. 165, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 88, § 15; L. 1976, ch. 91, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-2409 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2409 Extension of mains; contracts; water rate surcharges or cash connection charges.

13-2409. Extension of mains; contracts; water rate surcharges or cash connection charges. The board of commissioners in cities of the first class before making any water main extension may require contracts, bonds or other evidence of future use insuring to such city a reasonable additional income therefrom. Such cities may make a water rate surcharge to water consumers, within or without such city, served by any water line extension hereafter made by such city or such cities may make a cash connection charge to property owners based on a linear foot cost of such water line extension to reimburse the city for the cost of such extension: Provided, Such surcharge, if made, shall be for a specified period of years, and shall be calculated to return to such city no more than the cost of such extension, plus reasonable interest charge thereon.History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 106; L. 1921, ch. 104, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2409; L. 1957, ch. 126, § 1; L. 1961, ch. 96, § 1; February 27.
KS Stat § 13-2409a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2409a Improvements and facilities; resales; regulation of certain lines and facilities.

13-2409a. Improvements and facilities; resales; regulation of certain lines and facilities. Any city of the first class operating a waterworks department under the provisions of chapter 114 [*], Laws 1907, and amendments thereof, may construct facilities, improvements or extensions within or without said city and may sell or dispose of water within or without said city: Provided, Any such city may prohibit or limit the resale of water such city sells. All water lines or facilities now or hereafter located in or on public rights of way, roads, streets, lands or easements and which carry water of a city-owned water plant shall be exclusively subject to regulation by the governing body of such city.History: L. 1957, ch. 126, § 2; April 4.* See, Laws of 1907, Chapter 114, in Table of Sections in Constitutions Volume.
KS Stat § 13-2410 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2410 Meters and lateral service pipes.

13-2410. Meters and lateral service pipes. The board of commissioners is hereby authorized to measure all water furnished consumers by meter, and all meters and lateral service pipes shall be put in at the expense of the consumer.History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 107; May 27; R.S. 1923, 13-2410.
KS Stat § 13-2411 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2411 Meters and lateral pipes in cities less than 25,000, when; cost.

13-2411. Meters and lateral pipes in cities less than 25,000, when; cost. The board of commissioners in cities of the first class, having a population of less than 25,000 and which have heretofore adopted the commission form of government and which own and operate waterworks, is hereby authorized to measure all water furnished consumers by meter. Meters and lateral service pipes may be put in at the expense of the consumer or may be put in or repaired from the profits of the waterworks department at the expense of the city, at the option of the board of commissioners: Provided, Said lateral service pipes shall not be put in or repaired by the waterworks department except in the public streets or alleys to the curb cocks or curb boxes.History: L. 1917, ch. 102, § 1; March 12; R.S. 1923, § 13-2411.
KS Stat § 13-2412 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2412 Free use of water and discrimination unlawful.

13-2412. Free use of water and discrimination unlawful. No person, firm, corporation, or association, nor any city department, shall be allowed free use of water, nor shall there be discrimination among water users of like classes as to rates, and rebates in rates shall never be allowed to any person, firm or corporation or city department except as an inducement to prompt payment of water rates.History: L. 1907, ch. 114; § 108; May 27; R.S. 1923, § 13-2412.
KS Stat § 13-2414 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2414 Leavenworth waterworks board.

13-2414. Leavenworth waterworks board. This act shall apply to the city of Leavenworth, Kansas.History: L. 1937, ch. 143, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 86, § 1; April 8.
KS Stat § 13-2414a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2414a Same; ratification of board's actions.

13-2414a. Same; ratification of board's actions. (a) Any ordinance adopted by the city of Leavenworth prior to the effective date of this act which relates to the Leavenworth waterworks department established pursuant to K.S.A. 13-2414 et seq., and amendments thereto, is hereby ratified and deemed valid.(b) The election of the members of the Leavenworth waterworks board which was held on April 2, 1981, and the qualification of such members pursuant thereto are hereby ratified and deemed valid.(c) Any agreement entered into by the Leavenworth waterworks board, all rules and regulations adopted by such board and any other action taken by the board prior to the effective date of this act are hereby ratified and deemed valid.History: L. 1982, ch. 86, § 2; April 8.
KS Stat § 13-2415 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2415 Same; election; petition.

13-2415. Same; election; petition. Cities coming under the provisions of this act are hereby authorized to elect a waterworks board having the powers and duties hereinafter set forth upon the following terms and conditions: The question of electing such waterworks board shall be submitted to a vote of the electorate of such city upon the filing with the city clerk of a petition signed by at least fifteen percent of the qualified electors of such city as shown by the total number of votes cast for all candidates for mayor at the last preceding election. Upon the filing of such petition, it shall be the duty of the mayor within ten days thereafter to issue a proclamation calling a special election for the submission of such question. Such election shall be held within thirty days of the date of the proclamation: Provided, That if a general city election is to be held in not less than thirty nor more than ninety days thereafter, such question shall be submitted at such general election.History: L. 1937, ch. 143, § 2; March 16.
KS Stat § 13-2416 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2416 Same; members; election; term; vacancies; bonds.

13-2416. Same; members; election; term; vacancies; bonds. If the election of a waterworks board has been approved by a majority of the voters at such election, the mayor of such city shall thereupon issue a proclamation for an election of the members of such waterworks board. The said waterworks board shall consist of five members to be nominated and elected by the city at large. The provisions of article 17 of chapter 13 of the General Statutes of 1935, pertaining to the election and removal of officers, shall govern except as to the time of the first primary and election. The three candidates securing the highest number of votes at the election shall hold office for the term of four years and the two candidates receiving the next highest number of votes shall hold office for a term of two years, thereafter the term of each member of the waterworks board shall be for a term of four years.The members of the waterworks board shall take office within fifteen days after their election and that part of the year until May first shall count as a full year of office. In case of a vacancy in the office of any member of the waterworks board, the remaining members of the waterworks board shall appoint a successor to hold office until the next city election is held at which time a successor shall be elected to fill the unexpired term of such member in the same manner as original elections are made. The members of the waterworks board shall serve without pay or compensation of any kind or character. Each member of said board shall give a good and sufficient surety company bond in a sum to be fixed by the governing body of such city, conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties. The cost of said bond shall be paid out of the revenue of the waterworks department.History: L. 1937, ch. 143, § 3; L. 1938, ch. 34, § 1; L. 1941, ch. 134, § 1; June 30.
KS Stat § 13-2417 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2417 Same; meetings; rules; records; quorum; qualifications.

13-2417. Same; meetings; rules; records; quorum; qualifications. The board shall hold meetings regularly at least twice each month and shall designate the time and place thereof. The board shall adopt its own rules of procedure and keep a record of its proceedings. All meetings, records and accounts of the board shall be public. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Members of the waterworks board shall be persons of business experience and shall not be less than thirty (30) years of age, citizens of the United States, and for five (5) years immediately preceding their election, residents of such city.History: L. 1937, ch. 143, § 4; L. 1975, ch. 52, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-2418 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 24 - Waterworks Department|13-2418 Same; powers and duties; employees; eminent domain; rules and regulations.

13-2418. Same; powers and duties; employees; eminent domain; rules and regulations. The waterworks board shall have the exclusive control of the water plant and shall be charged with the duty of producing and supplying the city and its inhabitants with water for domestic and industrial purposes and for public use in the city; and may sell and dispose of any surplus outside of the city for such purposes said board may control lines and give service outside the boundaries of the city.Said board shall have authority to enter into agreements to sell water to any township which has a water distributing system and may deposit moneys received under any such agreement to the credit of the joint account of the township and the water board. It shall have power to hire and discharge all employees, agents and officers of the water department and fix their compensation, and purchase all machinery, tools and other appliances and all materials and supplies necessary for the purposes of said department, and may in the name of the city take and hold by purchase, gift, devise, bequest or otherwise such franchises and real or personal property either within or without the city as may be needful or convenient for the carrying out of the intended purposes for which it is established.It shall be the duty of the governing body of the city when requested by the waterworks board to enact such ordinances as may be deemed necessary for the protection of the water plant, and to institute condemnation proceedings whenever in the judgment of the waterworks board private property should be taken in the name of the city for water plant purposes.The waterworks board may establish all reasonable rules and regulations to protect the rights and property vested in the city and under control of the board; may issue vouchers or warrants in payment of all claims and accounts incurred by said board, which vouchers or warrants when approved by the board shall be authority to the city treasurer to pay and charge the same against the proper funds, and shall also have such other powers as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its duties.History: L. 1937, ch. 143, § 5; L. 1941, ch. 134, § 2; June 30.