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KS Stat § 12-17,103 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,103 Same; bonds; source of revenue to pay bonds; petition and election, when; effect of dissolution.

12-17,103. Same; bonds; source of revenue to pay bonds; petition and election, when; effect of dissolution. (a) The governing body of the city, acting on and in behalf of the district, may issue municipal improvement district bonds for the cost of improvements as defined by subsection (c) of K.S.A. 12-1795, and amendments thereto. The principal of and interest on the bonds shall be payable: (1) From a levy of ad valorem taxes on all of the taxable tangible property within the district; (2) in cases of revenue producing improvements, from a pledge of the income and receipts derived therefrom; (3) in cities which receive revenue from a local option sales tax pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., and amendments thereto, from a pledge of a portion or all of the receipts derived from the tax; or (4) from any combination of these methods. The bonds shall be issued in accordance with the general bond law but shall not be general obligations of the city. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of interest prescribed by K.S.A. 10-1009, and amendments thereto. In the event the district is dissolved as an operating agency, the property in the district shall remain liable for any taxes levied to pay any principal and interest on any bonds authorized, issued and still outstanding. No bonds shall be issued until a public hearing is held thereon in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-17,101a, and amendments thereto.(b) In the event the governing body of a city proposes to issue such bonds, the principal and interest for which are payable in whole or in part from a pledge of local option sales tax revenues, and the question of pledging the revenues received from the sales tax has not previously been submitted to and approved by the voters of the city, such proposition shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official city newspaper. If, within 30 days after the last publication of the proposition, a petition is filed with the county election officer signed by not less than 10% of the electors of the city who voted in the last preceding general election of the city requesting an election thereon, no such bonds shall be issued unless the proposition is submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of the city voting at an election held thereon. Any such election shall be called and held in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 10-120, and amendments thereto, or in accordance with the provisions of the mail ballot election act.History: L. 1981, ch. 63, § 10; L. 1983, ch. 49, § 50; L. 1988, ch. 79, § 5; L. 1991, ch. 55, § 1; May 16.
KS Stat § 12-17,104 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,104 Same; acquisition of property by gift, purchase, exchange or eminent domain; procedure.

12-17,104. Same; acquisition of property by gift, purchase, exchange or eminent domain; procedure. The governing body of the city, on behalf of the district, shall have the right to acquire real and personal property by gift, purchase, exchange or eminent domain, as provided by K.S.A. 26-501 to 26-516, inclusive, and amendments thereto, provided that the governing body may exercise the power of eminent domain only under the following conditions:(1) Acquisition of the land and personal property is in the public interest and is needed to further the improvement or redevelopment proposal of an existing self-supported municipal improvement district under this act.(2) The proposal has been reviewed by the appropriate planning commission for conformance with the comprehensive plan of the city.(3) The city has complied with K.S.A. 75-2714 to 75-2725, inclusive, and amendments thereto, and has received written approval of the state historical society as provided by K.S.A. 75-2714, and amendments thereto.(4) The city has complied with provisions of K.S.A. 12-1771 and 12-1772, and amendments thereto.(5) The procedures for a public hearing, notification to affected property owners and the right of appeal shall be the same as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of K.S.A. 12-1796 and 12-1797, and amendments thereto.Upon the dissolution of the district or according to the district proposal as adopted or amended, and the retirement of all bonded indebtedness against the property, all property of the district shall become the property of the city and the city may trade or exchange or sell this property in the same manner as provided in K.S.A. 12-1301, and amendments thereto. The proceeds from such sale may be used for another public purpose.History: L. 1981, ch. 63, § 11; L. 1988, ch. 79, § 6; L. 2001, ch. 103, § 13; April 26.
KS Stat § 12-17,105 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,105 Same; establishment of funds.

12-17,105. Same; establishment of funds. The governing body of the city, acting on behalf of the district, may establish a self-supported improvement district operations fund and a capital improvements fund, or combination thereof, and such other funds deemed necessary.History: L. 1981, ch. 63, § 12; L. 1988, ch. 79, § 7; January 1, 1989.
KS Stat § 12-17,106 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,106 Same; severability.

12-17,106. Same; severability. If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any persons or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable.History: L. 1981, ch. 63, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,114 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,114 Neighborhood revitalization; title of act.

12-17,114. Neighborhood revitalization; title of act. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Kansas neighborhood revitalization act.History: L. 1994, ch. 242, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,115 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,115 Same; definitions.

12-17,115. Same; definitions. As used in this act:(a) "Dilapidated structure" means a residence or other building which is in deteriorating condition by reason of obsolescence, inadequate provision of ventilation, light, air or structural integrity or is otherwise in a condition detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of its inhabitants or a residence or other building which is in deteriorating condition and because of age, architecture, history or significance is worthy of preservation.(b) "Municipality" means any municipality as defined by K.S.A. 10-1101, and amendments thereto.(c) "Neighborhood revitalization area" means:(1) An area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and overcrowding, the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes or a combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency or crime and which is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare;(2) an area which by reason of the presence of a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures, defective or inadequate streets, incompatible land use relationships, faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility or usefulness, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of site or other improvements, diversity of ownership, tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the actual value of the land, defective or unusual conditions of title, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or a combination of such factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of a municipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations or constitutes an economic or social liability and is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare in its present condition and use; or(3) an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements which by reason of age, history, architecture or significance should be preserved or restored to productive use.(d) "Governing body" means the governing body of any municipality.(e) "Increment" means, except for any taxes levied by school districts pursuant to K.S.A. 72-53,113, and amendments thereto, that amount of ad valorem taxes collected from real property located within the neighborhood revitalization area or from dilapidated structures outside the revitalization area that is in excess of the amount which is produced from such property and attributable to the assessed valuation of such property prior to the date the neighborhood revitalization area was established or the structure was declared dilapidated pursuant to this act.History: L. 1994, ch. 242, § 11; L. 1996, ch. 228, § 8; L. 2017, ch. 95, § 59; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,116 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,116 Same; designation of revitalization area; findings.

12-17,116. Same; designation of revitalization area; findings. The governing body of any municipality may designate any area within such municipality as a neighborhood revitalization area if the governing body finds that one or more of the conditions as described in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 12-17,115, and amendments thereto, exist and that the rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment of the area is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the municipality. The governing body may declare a building outside of a neighborhood revitalization area to be a dilapidated structure if the structure satisfies the conditions set forth in subsection (a) of K.S.A. 12-17,115.History: L. 1994, ch. 242, § 12; L. 1996, ch. 228, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,117 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,117 Same; revitalization plan, contents; notice and hearing.

12-17,117. Same; revitalization plan, contents; notice and hearing. (a) Prior to designating an area as a neighborhood revitalization area or a structure to be a dilapidated structure, the governing body shall adopt a plan for the revitalization of such area or designation of a dilapidated structure. Such plan shall include:(1) A legal description of the real estate forming the boundaries of the proposed area and a map depicting the existing parcels of real estate;(2) the existing assessed valuation of the real estate in the proposed area, listing the land and building values separately;(3) a list of names and addresses of the owners of record of real estate within the area;(4) the existing zoning classifications and district boundaries and the existing and proposed land uses within the area;(5) any proposals for improving or expanding municipal services within the area including, but not limited to, transportation facilities, water and sewage systems, refuse collection, road and street maintenance, park and recreation facilities and police and fire protection;(6) a statement specifying what property is eligible for revitalization and whether rehabilitation and additions to existing buildings or new construction or both is eligible for revitalization;(7) the criteria to be used by the governing body to determine what property is eligible for revitalization;(8) the contents of an application for a rebate of property tax increments authorized by K.S.A. 12-17,118, and amendments thereto;(9) the procedure for submission of an application for a rebate of property tax increments authorized by K.S.A. 12-17,118, and amendments thereto;(10) the standards or criteria to be used when reviewing and approving applications for a rebate of property tax increments authorized by K.S.A. 12-17,118, and amendments thereto;(11) a statement specifying the maximum amount and years of eligibility for a rebate of property tax increments authorized by K.S.A. 12-17,118; and(12) any other matter deemed necessary by the governing body.(b) Prior to declaring a building to be a dilapidated structure, the governing body shall do the following:(1) Obtain a legal description of the property to be declared dilapidated;(2) determine the assessed value of the property to be declared a dilapidated structure, with separate values established for the land and structure;(3) determine the owner of record of the structure.(c) Prior to adopting a plan pursuant to this section, the governing body shall call and hold a hearing on the proposal. Notice of such hearing shall be published at least once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality. Following such hearing, or the continuation thereof, the governing body may adopt such plan.History: L. 1994, ch. 242, § 13; L. 1996, ch. 228, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,119 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,119 Same; interlocal agreements.

12-17,119. Same; interlocal agreements. Any two or more municipalities may agree pursuant to K.S.A. 12-2901 et seq., and amendments thereto, to exercise the powers and duties authorized by this act.History: L. 1994, ch. 242, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,120 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,120 Same; act not exclusive authority for revitalization.

12-17,120. Same; act not exclusive authority for revitalization. This is enabling legislation for the revitalization of neighborhood areas and is not intended to prevent cities and counties from enacting and enforcing additional laws and regulations on the same subject which are not in conflict with the provisions of this act.History: L. 1994, ch. 242, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,121 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,121 Downtown redevelopment act; purpose; citation of act.

12-17,121. Downtown redevelopment act; purpose; citation of act. (a) The purpose of the Kansas downtown redevelopment act is to promote, stimulate and develop the general and economic welfare of the state of Kansas and its rural and low income communities, to encourage the rehabilitation and use of real property located in downtown areas that have become vacant or minimally utilized and to assist in the development and redevelopment of eligible areas within cities and counties thereby promoting the general welfare of the citizens of this state, by authorizing cities and counties to apply to the department of commerce to designate downtown redevelopment areas, wherein rebate of real property tax increments collected from real property may apply to properties which have undergone approved improvements.(b) This act shall be known and may be cited as the Kansas downtown redevelopment act.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 81; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,122 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,122 Same; definitions.

12-17,122. Same; definitions. For the purposes of this act, the following terms shall have the meanings provided herein, unless the context clearly indicates, otherwise:(a) "Base year appraised value" means the appraised value, as determined by the county appraiser, of the real property located within the boundaries of a downtown redevelopment area for the tax year immediately preceding a twelve-month period in which an investment for improvements to the real property or trade fixtures therein, equal to or exceeding 25% of the appraised value of the real property, was made;(b) "core commercial district" means an area of a city or unincorporated area of a county characterized by a variety of compact commercial, office, residential and public uses that make it most directly analogous to central business districts commonly identified by zoning regulations;(c) "distressed community" means an area in which 20% or more of the population of all ages for each census tract located within the area has an income below the poverty level as reported in the most recently completed decennial census published by the U.S. bureau of the census;(d) "downtown redevelopment area" or "redevelopment area" means an area designated by the secretary of commerce pursuant to this act for the purpose of identifying real property that is eligible to receive tax benefits as provided in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 12-17,124, and amendments thereto;(e) "fund" means the fund created by the governing body of a city or unincorporated area of a county to comply with the requirements of this act;(f) "governing body" means the governing body of a city or the unincorporated area of a county;(g) "real property taxes" means all taxes levied on an ad valorem basis upon land and the improvements thereon;(h) "secretary" means the secretary of the department of commerce; and(i) "tax increment" means all real property taxes assessed pursuant to K.S.A. 79-1439, and amendments thereto, to the amount of the current appraised value of the property in excess of the base year appraised value of the property located within a redevelopment area or proposed redevelopment area.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 82; L. 2005, ch. 80, § 5; April 14.
KS Stat § 12-17,123 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,123 Same; application for designation as downtown redevelopment area; approval or denial by secretary of commerce, criteria.

12-17,123. Same; application for designation as downtown redevelopment area; approval or denial by secretary of commerce, criteria. (a) The governing body of a city or of an unincorporated area of a county proposing to establish a downtown redevelopment area shall make a written application to the secretary of the department of commerce for the designation of a downtown redevelopment area. Applications shall be made in a format approved by the secretary.(b) After a review of the application and after an examination of the facts alleged, the secretary may approve the application based upon one or more of the following criteria:(1) The city or unincorporated area of a county in which the redevelopment area is proposed has a population of less than 50,000 or the proposed redevelopment area qualifies as a distressed community;(2) the proposed redevelopment area is located in a well-defined, core commercial district of the city or the unincorporated area of the county;(3) if the structures located within the proposed redevelopment area have a vacancy rate that exceeds 15%; or(4) the average appraised valuation of the properties located within the proposed redevelopment area has not increased by more than 15% in the past 10 years.(c) In the event the secretary denies an application to designate a downtown redevelopment area, the secretary shall, within 90 days of the denial, issue a written statement of the controlling facts relied upon to the governing body of the city or of the unincorporated area of the county that requested the designation.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 83; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,124 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,124 Same; application of real property owners for tax benefits; approval or denial, criteria.

12-17,124. Same; application of real property owners for tax benefits; approval or denial, criteria. (a) The owner of real property located within a downtown redevelopment area may submit a written application to the governing body of the city or of the unincorporated area of the county in which the redevelopment area is located to request downtown redevelopment area tax benefits. The application for tax benefits shall be made on a form approved by the governing body of the city or of the unincorporated area of the county or such governing body's designee, and shall be accompanied by copies of dated records that verify the applicant's investment in improvements to the real property or trade fixtures located therein.(b) After a review of the application for redevelopment tax benefits and after an examination of the facts alleged, the governing body of the city or of the unincorporated area of the county in which the downtown redevelopment area is located shall either approve or deny the application for redevelopment tax benefits based upon the following criteria:(1) The applicant has made, within a twelve-month period, an investment in improvements to the real property or trade fixtures located therein, the value of which is equivalent to or exceeds 25% of the appraised value of the property, as determined by the county appraiser, for the immediately preceding tax year; and(2) the real property that is the subject of the application is in full compliance with city ordinances or county resolutions.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 84; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-17,125 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,125 Same; taxation of real property approved for tax benefits; rebate of property tax increments to taxpayers.

12-17,125. Same; taxation of real property approved for tax benefits; rebate of property tax increments to taxpayers. Real property that has been approved for downtown redevelopment tax benefits pursuant to K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 12-17,124, and amendments thereto, shall be assessed and taxed for real property tax purposes pursuant to law in the same manner that such property would be assessed and taxed if it had not been approved for downtown redevelopment tax benefits. The tax increment generated by the improvement shall be credited to the fund created by a governing body of a city or an unincorporated area of a county for the purpose of returning all or part of the property tax increment to the taxpayer in the form of a rebate of 100% each year in years one through five, 80% in year six, 60% in year seven, 40% in year eight and 20% in year nine. No rebate shall be paid on or after the tenth year. Upon payment of taxes by the taxpayer, the rebate must be made within 30 days after the next distribution date as specified in K.S.A. 12-1678a, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 85; L. 2005, ch. 80, § 6; April 14.
KS Stat § 12-17,140 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 17 - Buildings, Structures And Grounds|12-17,140 Transportation development district act; citation.

12-17,140. Transportation development district act; citation. (a) K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 12-17,140 through 12-17,149 and 12-17,147a, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the transportation development district act.(b) The powers conferred by this act are for public uses, economic development purposes or purposes for which public money may be expended.History: L. 2003, ch. 120, § 4; L. 2009, ch. 54, § 2; July 1.