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KS Stat § 13-1226 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1226 Same; how appointments made; legal services to be provided by city attorney's office.

13-1226. Same; how appointments made; legal services to be provided by city attorney's office. Except for attorneys, the board of public utilities shall make all appointments and hire all officers, agents, servants and employees in the waterworks and electric-light plant and fix their compensation and determine their qualification, and 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 their merit alone, and no appointment shall ever be made on account of political services or affiliations. Such officers, agents, servants and employees shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The board shall have no power to retain or pay attorneys or obtain legal services except as herein provided. All legal services needed by the board shall be provided by the city attorney's office. The cost of such services shall be paid by the city treasurer acting in the capacity of ex officio treasurer of the board from funds of the board upon presentation of vouchers or warrants authorized by the city commission.History: L. 1929, ch. 126, § 7; L. 1980, ch. 72, § 6; April 14.
KS Stat § 13-1227 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1227 Same; water rates; fire hydrants.

13-1227. Same; water rates; fire hydrants. The board of public utilities shall fix reasonable rates for water furnished to consumers which: (1) Will secure an income sufficient to pay all salaries and wages of all officers and employees in such departments; (2) will cover the cost of all materials and supplies used in the operation of the plant; (3) will cover the cost of all repairs; (4) will cover all miscellaneous expenses; (5) will pay the principal of and the interest on all revenue bond indebtedness of the city incurred for the purpose of purchasing, improving or extending the waterworks, and will provide a sinking fund sufficient to pay the principal of and the interest on such indebtedness at maturity; and (6) will cover the cost of all repairs and renewals of the plant and all material used, together with a reasonable allowance for emergency and unforeseen expenses. Upon direction of the city, the board shall install, repair, replace and remove fire hydrants at a reasonable cost determined by the city and shall provide an adequate water supply through such hydrants at a reasonable cost determined by the city. The city may fix special rates for water furnished to the city for public purposes, or to organized institutions of charity.History: L. 1929, ch. 126, § 8; L. 1977, ch. 66, § 4; L. 1980, ch. 72, § 7; April 14.
KS Stat § 13-1228 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228 Same; electricity rates; street lighting equipment and traffic signal equipment.

13-1228. Same; electricity rates; street lighting equipment and traffic signal equipment. The board of public utilities shall fix reasonable rates for electricity furnished to consumers which: (1) Will secure an income sufficient to pay all salaries and wages of all officers and employees in such department; (2) will cover the cost of all materials and supplies used in the operation of the plant; (3) will cover the cost of all repairs; (4) will cover all miscellaneous expenses; (5) will pay the principal of and the interest on all revenue bond indebtedness of the city incurred for the purpose of purchasing, improving or extending the electric-light plant and will provide a sinking fund sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such indebtedness at maturity; and (6) will cover the cost of all repairs and renewals of the plant and all material used, together with a reasonable allowance for emergency and unforeseen expenses. Upon direction of the city, the board shall install, repair, maintain and replace street lighting equipment and traffic signal equipment at a reasonable cost determined by the city, and shall provide an adequate supply of electricity to such street lights and traffic signals at a reasonable cost determined by the city. The city may fix special rates for electricity furnished to the city for public purposes.History: L. 1929, ch. 126, § 9; L. 1977, ch. 66, § 5; L. 1980, ch. 72, § 8; April 14.
KS Stat § 13-1228a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228a Board of public utilities; rate increases; notice; procedure.

13-1228a. Board of public utilities; rate increases; notice; procedure. Prior to the effective date of an increase in any rate fixed pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 13-1227 or 13-1228, the board of public utilities shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of presenting to the public the findings of the board supporting the reasonableness of the proposed rate increase. The findings shall include all pertinent financial data, supporting documents and analysis relating to the rate increase. Any affected utility customer may appear at the public hearing and present testimony of witnesses under oath, conduct cross-examination of employees and representatives of the board, present oral argument and file written briefs in support of such customer's position. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing and the amount of the proposed rate increase shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city which owns the public utility at least 90 days prior to the public hearing. Not less than 90 days prior to the public hearing, the board shall make available for review by any affected customer during regular business hours the financial data, supporting documents and analysis in possession of the board which substantiates the findings supporting the proposed rate increase. The public hearing shall be conducted pursuant to procedures adopted by the board not inconsistent with the provisions of this section. A transcript shall be made of the public hearing and copies of the transcript shall be made available to the public upon payment of the cost thereof. The public hearing may be continued by the board from time to time and within five days after its completion, the board shall fix such rates as it deems justified pursuant to its findings and the evidence presented at the public hearing.History: L. 1980, ch. 72, § 9; L. 1981, ch. 81, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 85, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1228b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228b Same; definitions.

13-1228b. Same; definitions. As used in this act:(a) "Party" means any affected utility customer who intervened at the public hearing of the board held pursuant to K.S.A. 13-1228a, and presented testimony of witnesses under oath, conducted cross-examination of employers and representatives of the board, presented oral arguments, and filed written briefs. "Party" does not mean a person who made a limited appearance for the purpose of presenting a statement for or against a rate decision of the board.(b) "Decision" means any rate decision of the board made pursuant to K.S.A. 13-1228a.History: L. 1982, ch. 85, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1228c (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228c Same; application for review.

13-1228c. Same; application for review. Not later than 30 days after the decision of the board is rendered on a proposed rate increase pursuant to K.S.A. 13-1227 or 13-1228, any party may apply to the district court in the county in which the utility's administrative offices are located for a review of the decision.History: L. 1982, ch. 85, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1228d (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228d Same; notice of review.

13-1228d. Same; notice of review. Upon the application for review by a party, the clerk of the district court shall serve a copy of such application upon the board. The secretary of the board shall notify by certified mail all parties that such an application for review has been filed.History: L. 1982, ch. 85, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1228e (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228e Same; delivery of transcript to court; review by district court.

13-1228e. Same; delivery of transcript to court; review by district court. The secretary of the board upon receipt of the copy of the application for review shall transmit to the clerk of the court a certified transcript of all pleadings, applications, proceedings and decisions of the board and of the evidence heard by the board on the public hearings of the matter or cause. The parties, with the consent and approval of the board, may stipulate in writing that only certain portions of the record be transcribed.The district court shall review the transcript of the public hearings for the purpose of determining the lawfulness or reasonableness of the board's decision. The court shall have the power to vacate or set aside the board's decision if it determines the findings of the board do not substantiate the reasonableness of the proposed rate increase or that the findings are contrary to law.After the transcript is filed with the clerk of the court, the court shall fix a date for the filing of briefs and for the hearing of the cause. The review proceedings shall have precedence over all other matters in the district court in which it is pending and shall be heard by the court without a jury. Except as provided in this section, the procedure for the review shall be the same as in other civil actions.History: L. 1982, ch. 85, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1228f (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228f Same; stay or suspension of increase.

13-1228f. Same; stay or suspension of increase. Upon request of the petitioning party, any utility rate increase which is the subject of review shall be stayed in whole or in part, as requested, upon the filing of the petition. Upon request of the board, the district court shall set a hearing upon five days' notice to determine whether the stay should be continued. If the stay or suspension is continued, the order granting the same shall contain a specific finding based upon evidence submitted to the court and identified by reference thereto, that petitioner would probably prevail on the merits that the board's rate decision was unlawful or unreasonable.History: L. 1982, ch. 85, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1228g (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228g Same; duty of court.

13-1228g. Same; duty of court. If the court finds the decision of the board is lawful and reasonable, it shall render judgment sustaining the decision. The clerk of the court shall transmit to the board three certified copies of the judgment of the court. In such event, the board's rate decision will go into effect as of the date such decision was made.If the court finds the decision of the board is unlawful or unreasonable in whole or in part and vacates or sets aside the decision in whole or in part, the court shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law. Upon final judgment, the clerk of the court shall transmit to the board three certified copies of the judgment of the court and the findings of fact and conclusions of law.History: L. 1982, ch. 85, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1228h (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228h Same; appeal to court of appeals.

13-1228h. Same; appeal to court of appeals. The state court of appeals shall have jurisdiction of appeals from decisions of the district court made pursuant to this section. Appellate proceedings shall have precedence in the court of appeals. Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 60-2101, the state supreme court shall not have appellate jurisdiction of decisions of the district court or state court of appeals rendered pursuant to this section. Except as provided by this section, the procedure upon appeal shall be the same as in other civil actions.History: L. 1982, ch. 85, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1228i (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228i Same; pending actions.

13-1228i. Same; pending actions. All parties to any proceeding before the board in which any rate decision has been rendered or made pursuant to K.S.A. 13-1228a within 30 days prior to July 1, 1982, in which no action has been commenced to set aside or vacate such order, may, before July 11, 1982, apply for rehearing in respect to any matter determined therein, and thereafter all proceedings shall be in accordance with the provisions of this act.History: L. 1982, ch. 85, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1228j (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1228j Same; invalidity of part.

13-1228j. Same; invalidity of part. 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. 1982, ch. 85, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1230 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1230 Same; treasurer; duties; bond.

13-1230. Same; treasurer; duties; bond. The treasurer of the city in which the waterworks or electric-light plant is located shall be ex officio treasurer of the board of public utilities. Except as otherwise authorized, all funds and property in the treasurer's hands belonging to the water and light department shall be subject to the control of the board, and it shall be the duty of the treasurer to receive and receipt for daily the money collected by the board, and to pay out the same when ordered by the city or the board upon warrants signed by the mayor and city clerk or chairman or vice-chairman of the board and countersigned by the manager of collections and accounts, certifying that such warrant is issued by authority of the city or the board. The ex officio treasurer shall give a surety bond to the board in such amount as it may deem necessary, the bond to be approved and paid for by the board.History: L. 1929, ch. 126, § 11; L. 1980, ch. 72, § 10; April 14.
KS Stat § 13-1231 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1231 Same; bonds; election.

13-1231. Same; bonds; election. In case the board of public utilities shall deem it necessary and expedient to vote general obligation bonds for the construction, extension or improvement of the water plant and/or the electric-light plant for the purpose of producing and supplying such city and its inhabitants with water and/or electricity it shall be the duty of the mayor of such city, within thirty days after receiving written request from the board, to issue a proclamation for holding an election to vote such general obligation bonds in the amount requested by the board and agreed to by the city.If a majority of the votes cast at such election shall be in favor of the issuance of such bonds the governing body of such city may issue and sell such bonds in such amounts and at such time or times as are needed, the proceeds thereof to be delivered to the treasurer of the board. The election provided for in this section shall be held in accordance with the general obligation bond election laws of the state of Kansas, and the cost thereof, if held on dates other than the regular city elections, shall be paid by the board.History: L. 1929, ch. 126, § 12; L. 1980, ch. 72, § 11; April 14.
KS Stat § 13-1232 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1232 Same; general obligation bonds; limitations.

13-1232. Same; general obligation bonds; limitations. The amount of general obligation bonds which may be issued under the provision of this act for the purchase or extension of the water and light plants shall not be in excess of ten percent of the assessed valuation of such city regardless of any other debt limitation statute, and they shall not be counted under any statute limiting the issuance of general obligation bonds for other purposes.History: L. 1929, ch. 126, § 13; L. 1980, ch. 72, § 12; April 14.
KS Stat § 13-1234a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1234a Same; invalidity of part.

13-1234a. Same; invalidity of part. If any provision contained in this act shall for any reason be held invalid it shall not affect the remainder of this act, and this act shall remain in force and effect the same as if such part held to be invalid had not been included herein.History: L. 1929, ch. 126, § 16; March 14.
KS Stat § 13-1234b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1234b Bonds for street lighting and traffic signals in certain first class cities.

13-1234b. Bonds for street lighting and traffic signals in certain first class cities. The governing body of any city of the first class owning an electric light or waterworks plant, which electric light or waterworks plant is managed and operated by a board of public utilities, is hereby authorized to issue general improvement bonds of such city for the purpose of purchasing equipment and material for modern street lighting and traffic lights or signals for such city.History: L. 1951, ch. 176, § 1; L. 1968, ch. 260, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1234c (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1234c Same; cost estimates, plans and specifications.

13-1234c. Same; cost estimates, plans and specifications. Before any equipment or material may be purchased under the provisions of this act, the city engineer of such city, and an engineer of the board of public utilities or some other qualified person designated by the governing body of the city shall make under oath an estimate of the cost of such equipment and material together with detailed plans and specifications for such equipment and material to be used, and file the same in the office of the city clerk, and no bonds shall be issued in excess of said estimate.History: L. 1951, ch. 176, § 2; March 30.
KS Stat § 13-1234d (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1234d Same; limitations.

13-1234d. Same; limitations. No city shall be authorized to issue bonds in excess of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) in any one year, which bonds may be issued without a vote of the people, and shall be issued as provided by law: Provided, That any such city may issue such bonds in an amount not to exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) in any one year for not to exceed three (3) years immediately following the effective date of this act.History: L. 1951, ch. 176, § 3; L. 1967, ch. 106, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1235 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1235 Power to grant right to furnish electric energy to certain customers in cities over 110,000; application.

13-1235. Power to grant right to furnish electric energy to certain customers in cities over 110,000; application. In each city of the first class having a population of more than one hundred and ten thousand inhabitants which owns and operates a municipal electric-light plant for the purpose of furnishing such city and its inhabitants with electric energy, the governing body of such city is hereby authorized to grant, to an individual, firm or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing electric energy, the right to furnish, distribute and sell electric energy to customers within the city, when and only when such customers have first made application to the municipal electric-light plant for a supply of electric energy and the municipal electric-light plant has refused to furnish said electric energy.History: L. 1929, ch. 127, § 1; May 28.
KS Stat § 13-1236 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1236 Sale of electric energy by private utility to customer within city not served by municipal utility; ordinance; limitations; term.

13-1236. Sale of electric energy by private utility to customer within city not served by municipal utility; ordinance; limitations; term. When granting to any individual, firm or corporation the right to furnish, distribute and sell electric energy to customers within such city, such grant shall be made only through the enactment of an ordinance for such purpose by the governing body of the city. The ordinance shall be read in full at three consecutive regular meetings of the governing body and published in full once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official city paper before becoming effective. The ordinance shall not grant the right to furnish and sell electric energy to more than one customer or grant the right to furnish and sell electric energy to any customer within the city for a period exceeding five years from the effective date of the ordinance.History: L. 1929, ch. 127, § 2; L. 1981, ch. 173, § 39; July 1.
KS Stat § 13-1237 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class|Article 12 - Public Utilities|13-1237 Same; certain contracts prohibited; exception.

13-1237. Same; certain contracts prohibited; exception. This act shall not authorize the governing body of any such city to contract with any person, firm or corporation to supply electric energy to the municipal light plant, and the making of any such contract is hereby prohibited: Provided, however, That in the event the municipal light plant is temporarily or partially disabled due to an act of God or the breaking of machinery or equipment, the governing body of such city may contract for a supply of electric energy during, but not to exceed, the time necessary to make repairs to remove such temporary or partial disability.History: L. 1929, ch. 127, § 3; May 28.