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KS Stat § 12-1782 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1782 Business improvement districts; definitions.

12-1782. Business improvement districts; definitions. As used in this act:(a) "Services" means governmental functions, programs, activities, facilities improvements and other services which a city is authorized to perform or provide.(b) "Business" means a fixed place of business where one or more persons are employed or engaged in the purchase, sale, provision or manufacturing of commodities, products or services. The ownership of real estate which is unoccupied and which is held for investment purposes, for sale or lease, shall be considered a business. All property owned or used exclusively for state, county, municipal, literary, educational, scientific, religious, benevolent and charitable purposes shall be excluded from the provisions of this act.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1783 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1783 Same; authorization; purpose.

12-1783. Same; authorization; purpose. The governing body of any city may, in accordance with the procedures and subject to the limitations of this act, establish one or more business improvement districts within the city and provide for the administration and financing of additional and extended services to businesses within such districts. It is the general intent of this act to provide for the administration and financing of continuing programs of services within such districts and nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the establishment of benefit districts to finance local capital improvements under the general improvement and assessment law or any other laws of this state.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1784 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1784 Same; services.

12-1784. Same; services. Any city which has established a business improvement district pursuant to this act may provide or cause to be provided such services as will restore or promote the economic vitality of the district and the general welfare of the city, including: (a) The beautification of the district, such as by landscaping and plantings, fountains, shelters, benches, sculptures, signs, lighting, decorations and similar amenities, including the maintenance thereof; (b) the provision of special or additional public services, such as sanitation, the security of persons and property and the care and maintenance of public facilities, including sidewalks and other public areas; (c) the provision or financial support of public transportation services and vehicle parking facilities open to the general public, including the operation and maintenance of parking facilities which may have been established by the issuance of bonds and the levying of special assessments; (d) the development of plans for the general architectural design of public areas and the development of plans and programs for the future development of the district; (e) the development, promotion and support of community events and activities open to the general public; and (f) any other services which the city is authorized to perform and which the city does not also perform to the same extent on a city-wide basis.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1785 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1785 Same; appointment of planning committee; report.

12-1785. Same; appointment of planning committee; report. Prior to the establishment of any business improvement district, the mayor of such city shall appoint a district planning committee, with such number of members as determined by the governing body, to study and develop preliminary plans for the establishment and operation of the district. The committee shall consult with the planning commission and other agencies of the city, as appropriate. If the planning committee recommends that an improvement district be created, it shall submit a report to the governing body which shall: (a) Describe the boundaries of the proposed district; (b) outline the additional and extended services needed within such district; (c) estimate the annual cost of providing those services recommended for performance during the next three years; (d) describe the proposed method of financing such costs; and (e) provide such other information as may be requested by the governing body. The city may provide staff and technical assistance to such committee. A separate planning committee shall be formed for each proposed district.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1786 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1786 Same; resolution.

12-1786. Same; resolution. Upon receiving the recommendation and report of the district planning committee, the governing body of the city may initiate the formation of a business improvement district by the adoption of a resolution of intent. Such resolution of intent shall contain the following: (1) A description of the boundaries of the proposed district; (2) a general description of the services which are proposed to be provided within the district pursuant to this act; (3) the estimated annual cost of providing such services during the next three years; (4) the proposed method or methods by which the city proposes to raise the revenue to finance such services; (5) such other information as deemed advisable by the governing body; and (6) the time and place of a public hearing to be held by the governing body to consider establishment of the district.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1787 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1787 Same; notice; hearing.

12-1787. Same; notice; hearing. Notice of the public hearing on the proposed establishment of a public improvement district shall be published once in the official city newspaper and a copy of such notice and a copy of the resolution of intent shall be mailed by first class mail to all businesses in the proposed district. Publication and mailing shall be at least 30 days prior to the hearing and the hearing shall be held not later than 60 days after adoption of the resolution of intent.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1788 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1788 Same; creation of district by ordinance.

12-1788. Same; creation of district by ordinance. If the governing body of the city, following the public hearing, determines it advisable and in the public interest to establish an improvement district, it shall create such district by ordinance which shall contain the following: (1) The name of the district and a description of its boundaries; (2) a summary of the services to be provided within the district; (3) the methods which will be used to finance such services; and (4) the terms of members, method of appointment and duties of the district advisory board provided for by K.S.A. 12-1790. The boundaries of the district may include less territory than that described in the resolution of intent but may not include any territory not described in such resolution.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1789 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1789 Same; protest petition to repeal ordinance; dissolution of district.

12-1789. Same; protest petition to repeal ordinance; dissolution of district. Within 45 days following publication of an ordinance establishing a district pursuant to K.S.A. 12-1788, and amendments thereto, or the publication of an ordinance levying annual service fees pursuant to K.S.A. 12-1791, and amendments thereto, the owners of businesses located within the district may file with the governing body of the city a petition in opposition to the continuation of the district or the levying of such service fees. Upon a finding that a petition opposing the establishment of the district was signed by not less than a majority of the number of businesses located within the district, no service fee shall be levied within the district and the district shall be dissolved. Upon the finding that a petition opposing the levy of service fees for the ensuing year was signed by not less than a majority of the number of businesses located within the district, no service fees shall be levied pursuant to the ordinance specified in such petition and the district shall be dissolved as of the end of that calendar year. The governing body, by ordinance, shall repeal the ordinance which established the district or the ordinance which levied the annual service fees, effective as of the end of that calendar year. After the payment of all costs incurred by the district for that calendar year, the city shall return any unused and unencumbered moneys collected and distribute such moneys back to the businesses on a pro rata basis in the same percentage as such moneys were collected.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 9; L. 1987, ch. 73, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1790 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1790 Same; advisory board; duties.

12-1790. Same; advisory board; duties. The governing body of a city establishing a business improvement district under the provisions of this act shall provide by ordinance for an advisory board for each such district, the members of which shall be representative of businesses located within the district. The board shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by ordinance and shall, not later than May 15 of each year, submit to the governing body a recommended program of services to be performed or provided within the district during the coming calendar year and a proposed budget to accomplish these objectives. Nothing herein shall prohibit the members of such advisory board from also serving on the board of directors of a not-for-profit corporation with which the city may contract to provide specified services within the district, but no member of the board shall, directly or indirectly, receive compensation for service on the board.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1791 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1791 Same; levy of service fees; classification of businesses; factors to consider.

12-1791. Same; levy of service fees; classification of businesses; factors to consider. Upon receiving a recommended program of services and a proposed budget from the advisory board for the ensuing year, the governing body may by ordinance, annually levy business improvement service fees applicable only to businesses located within the improvement district. All revenue from such fees shall be placed in a special fund, as provided by K.S.A. 12-1792. For the purpose of levying and determining the amount of such fees, the governing body may make a reasonable classification of all businesses within the district. The amount of such annual fees may be based on the amount of space used for business purposes, street front footage, building or land square footage, the number of employees, the type of business and on such other factors or combination thereof as shall be deemed reasonable. The amount of such business improvement service fees shall be in addition to any city-wide license fees or occupational taxes, or any other taxes, fees or charges levied for the general benefit and use of the city.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1792 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1792 Same; special fund.

12-1792. Same; special fund. Any city which has established a business improvement district shall establish a special fund for each such district, which shall be subject to the cash basis, budget and other laws of this state in the same manner as other city funds. Any gifts or grants to the city for the purpose of providing services or facilities within an improvement district may be deposited in such fund and may be expended outside the budget law. Moneys in other funds of the city may be advanced to the special fund provided reimbursement is made to the fund from which the money was advanced prior to the end of the fiscal year.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1793 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1793 Same; modification of included area; notice, hearing.

12-1793. Same; modification of included area; notice, hearing. Any modification of the area included within a district shall be made by ordinance following a public hearing, preceded by at least 30 days written notice to all businesses within the existing and proposed district, served by first class mail notice. Any district may be abolished by ordinance following a public hearing, preceded by at least 30 days written notice to all businesses within the district by first class mail.History: L. 1981, ch. 61, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1794 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1794 Citation of act.

12-1794. Citation of act. This act, and any amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the self-supported municipal improvement district act.History: L. 1981, ch. 63, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1797 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1797 Same; appeal, when.

12-1797. Same; appeal, when. Any resident of or property owner within the city may appeal the action and decisions of the governing body of the city, or while acting as governing body of the district, including the creation of the district and the levying of the proposed taxes for the district, to the district court of the county in which any part of the district is located, within 30 days after the date upon which the ordinance creating the district becomes effective, but the action and decisions of the governing body are final and conclusive unless the court finds that the governing body exceeded its authority. No action may be brought questioning the regularity of the proceedings pertaining to the establishment of a district or the validity of the district, the propriety of the inclusion or exclusion of any property within or from the district, or the ability of the governing body of the district to levy taxes in accordance with the ordinance establishing the district, after 30 days from the date on which the ordinance creating the district becomes effective.History: L. 1981, ch. 63, § 4; L. 1988, ch. 79, § 3; January 1, 1989.
KS Stat § 12-1798 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1798 Same; amendment to ordinance; effect; protest petition.

12-1798. Same; amendment to ordinance; effect; protest petition. (a) The ordinance creating the district may be amended, property may be added to the district and the maximum rate of taxes referred to in the ordinance may be increased at any time in the same manner as for the establishment of a district. All property added to a district shall be subject to all taxes currently and thereafter levied.(b) At any time prior to amendment of the ordinance creating the district by the governing body of the city, the entire matter of amending such ordinance shall be withdrawn from consideration if a petition is filed with the city clerk containing the signatures of at least 40% of all owners of property representing 40% or more of the assessed value of all property within the district and all property proposed to be included.History: L. 1981, ch. 63, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1799 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-1799 Same; dissolution of district, when; withdrawal of dissolution, when.

12-1799. Same; dissolution of district, when; withdrawal of dissolution, when. Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-17,103, a district may be dissolved by the governing body of the city by rescinding the ordinance creating the district. At any time prior to the governing body rescinding the ordinance creating the district, the entire matter of dissolving a district shall be withdrawn from consideration if a petition is filed with the city clerk containing the signatures of at least 51% of all owners of property which together represent ownership of 51% or more of the assessed value of all property within the district.History: L. 1981, ch. 63, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,101a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,101a Same; hearing required before contract let or improvement authorized; notice.

12-17,101a. Same; hearing required before contract let or improvement authorized; notice. (a) Before any contract is let or any work is ordered or authorized for an improvement or before any services are provided, the governing body of the district shall hold a public hearing on the advisability of the improvement or the advisability of providing such services. Notice of the hearing shall be given at least once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official city newspaper. At least three days shall elapse between the last publication and the hearing. The notice shall include the:(1) Time and place of hearing;(2) general nature of the proposed improvements or of the services to be provided;(3) the estimated or probable cost of such improvements or the estimated annual cost of providing such services during the next three years; and(4) the proposed method or methods by which the governing body proposes to raise the revenues to finance such improvement or to pay for such services.(b) Before calling a hearing on the advisability of any improvement or service, the governing body may secure a feasibility report to assist in the determination of the improvements or services which should be proposed, together with a preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvements, services or combination of improvements and services. The report may be prepared by qualified officers of the city or by consultants. The governing body also may take such other preliminary steps prior to the hearing or before ordering any improvements or letting any contract, including, among other things, the preparation of plans and specifications, estimates of costs of the improvements or services and the advertisement for bids thereon, as in its judgment shall be of assistance in determining the feasibility and desirability of the improvement or services. The cost of such services may be assessed against the district.(c) The hearing may be adjourned from time to time until the governing body shall have made findings by resolution as to the advisability and nature of the improvements or services to be provided, the estimated cost of the improvements and the estimated annual cost of providing such services during the next three years, and the method or methods by which the governing body proposes to finance such improvements, including a statement that sets forth the amount to be received from any capital improvement fund tax by issuance of bonds or from an operations fund tax, or combination thereof, and the amount to be financed by the issuance of bonds.History: L. 1988, ch. 79, § 8; January 1, 1989.
KS Stat § 12-17,102 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,102 Same; advisory board; report; consultation with planning commission; tax levy.

12-17,102. Same; advisory board; report; consultation with planning commission; tax levy. (a) If the governing body of the city establishes a self-supported municipal improvement district under the provisions of this act it may provide by ordinance for an advisory board for such district, the members of which shall be representative of businesses located within the district. The board shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by ordinance and shall, not later than May 15 of each year, submit to the governing body of the district a report on the district's activities and a proposed budget to accomplish these objectives. In formulating a plan for services and improvements, the advisory board may consult with the planning commission.(b) The governing body of the district may levy taxes annually, within the district, to carry out the purposes of such district, but no such taxes shall be levied until approved by ordinance of the governing body of the city. Such taxes may be in the form of a capital improvement fund tax, operations fund tax, or combination thereof, in addition to any tax levied under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-17,103, and amendments thereto. The tax assessments levied pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be placed upon the tax rolls, shall constitute a lien on the real estate upon which such taxes are levied and shall be subject to collection in the same manner as other ad valorem taxes levied by the city and shall not be subject to abatement by the district. Such tax assessments shall be in addition to all other tax levies authorized or limited by law and shall not be subject to or within the aggregate tax levies prescribed by articles 19 and 50 of chapter 79 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto. If an advisory board has been established, the annual levy of taxes shall not be made until a recommendation has been received from the advisory board.History: L. 1981, ch. 63, § 9; L. 1988, ch. 79, § 4; January 1, 1989.