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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-401 Memorials by counties and cities; bonds.

73-401.
Memorials by counties and cities; bonds.
The various counties and cities of the state of Kansas are hereby authorized and empowered to vote bonds or incur indebtedness in the manner hereinafter prescribed for the erection of such memorials as may be petitioned for as suitable and proper to commemorate the valorous achievements of the citizens of the respective cities or counties who as soldiers, sailors and marines entered the service of the United States during the war with Mexico, the Indian wars, the war of the rebellion, the Spanish-American war, world war I, including therein those devoted women of the corps of the Red Cross nurses attached to the service of the United States, and world war II, also persons who have served with the armed forces of the United States during the military, naval and air operations in Korea or other places under the flags of the United States and the United Nations or under the flag of the United States alone, and those citizens of the county or municipality who enlisted in the military, naval or Red Cross service during world war I, or world war II; also persons who have served with the armed forces of the United States during the military, naval and air operations in Korea or other places under the flags of the United States and the United Nations or under the flag of the United States alone. Such memorial so petitioned for may consist of a building, monument, arch, or other structure, or improved highway, park or boulevard.
History:
L. 1921, ch. 256, § 1; R.S. 1923, 73-401; L. 1945, ch. 301, § 7; L. 1951, ch. 429, § 6; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-403 Same; conduct of election.

73-403.
Same; conduct of election.
Except as herein provided such election shall be held in the manner now provided by law.
History:
L. 1921, ch. 256, § 3; February 22; R.S. 1923, 73-403.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-404 Same; bond issue; tax levy.

73-404.
Same; bond issue; tax levy.
In the event such proposition so submitted shall receive a majority of the votes cast therein, the proposition shall be declared carried and the bonds shall be issued or tax levied in accordance with the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1921, ch. 256, § 4; February 22; R.S. 1923, 73-404.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-405 Same; bonds; terms; limitations.

73-405.
Same; bonds; terms; limitations.
In case bonds shall be issued, such bonds shall run for not more than thirty years and bear interest at a rate of not more than the maximum rate of interest prescribed by K.S.A. 10-1009 and shall be executed, and the aggregate amount thereof shall not exceed the cost of said memorial, and the site thereof, and the expenses of said election, nor shall bonds be issued for more than two percent of the assessed valuation of the county or the city in which said memorial is located.
History: R.S. 1923, 73-405; L. 1970, ch. 64, § 85; March 21.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-406 Same; tax levy without issuance of bonds, use of proceeds.

73-406.
Same; tax levy without issuance of bonds, use of proceeds.
If it shall be decided to pay for said memorial by taxation without the issuance of bonds, the board of county commissioners or governing body of such city, shall levy a tax of not more than two mills each year until the amount voted, including cost of site and expense of election, and to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county shall have been collected; but in no event shall the total amount collected for such purposes by taxation exceed two percent (2%) of the assessed valuation of each county or city, and the proceeds of such tax, except for an amount to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county, shall be used for the payment of such memorial, site and election expenses. No contract shall be entered into or the construction of such memorial commenced until at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount voted shall have been actually collected.
History:
L. 1921, ch. 256, § 6; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 188; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-407 Same; trustees; special fund for maintenance of memorial; tax levy, use of proceeds; lease of building.

73-407.
Same; trustees; special fund for maintenance of memorial; tax levy, use of proceeds; lease of building.
The management and control of a county building shall be vested in a board of three trustees to be appointed by the county commissioners, and if a city building, shall be appointed by the mayor of the city. Such trustees shall be residents of the county or city wherein the building is located except that at least two of the trustees shall have seen service in the army, navy or marine corps of the United States in time of war. One trustee shall be appointed for one year, one trustee for two years and one trustee for three years, and thereafter each trustee shall be appointed for three years. Trustees shall serve without compensation and shall make annual reports and recommendations to the proper county and the city officials.
The expense of maintenance of the memorial shall be paid out of the general fund of the county or city, or out of a special fund. Counties or cities are authorized to make a levy upon all taxable tangible property in the county or city for such purpose and to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county. The board of trustees shall have full authority to lease all or any part of the building for hire to any person or persons desiring to lease the same for a term not to exceed one year at a time and fix the rate and terms upon which the charge shall be made and collected therefor. The board of trustees of any such memorial in any city of the second class located in a county with a population of not less than 12,000 and not more than 15,000 and having an assessed tangible valuation of not less than $32,000,000 and not more than $35,000,000 is hereby authorized to lease all or any part of the memorial to the Kansas national guard for a term of not to exceed 10 years and to fix the rate and terms upon which the charge shall be made and collected therefor. The board of trustees of any such memorial in any city having a commission form of government, and a population of more than 150,000, shall have full authority to lease any suitable portion or portions of the building to any concessionaire desiring to lease the same, for a term of not to exceed 10 years, and to fix the rate and terms upon which the charge shall be made and collected therefor.
History:
L. 1921, ch. 256, § 8; L. 1923, ch. 213, § 1; R.S. 1923, 73-407; L. 1925, ch. 247, § 1; L. 1929, ch. 252, § 1; L. 1947, ch. 391, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 432, § 1; L. 1969, ch. 364, § 1; L. 1970, ch. 69, § 20; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 189; L. 1999, ch. 154, § 45; May 27.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-408 Same; specific authorization of bonds or tax levies.

73-408.
Same; specific authorization of bonds or tax levies.
The bonds herein provided for, and all taxes herein provided for, may be issued or levied in addition to all other bonds or levies now permitted by the statutes.
History:
L. 1921, ch. 256, § 9; February 22; R.S. 1923, 73-408.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-409 Same; eminent domain.

73-409.
Same; eminent domain.
In order to secure a site for such memorial, the board of county commissioners, or the governing body of such city, shall apply to the district judge of the district in which the county or city is situated asking for the condemnation of such site, describing the same. The board of county commissioners, or the governing body of said city, are hereby authorized to and shall exercise the right of eminent domain in the manner provided by law.
History:
R.S. 1923, 73-409; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 234; January 10, 1977.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-411 Township memorials.

73-411.
Township memorials.
Wherever and whenever in K.S.A. 73-401 to 73-410, inclusive, power or authority shall have been given to the counties and cities of the state of Kansas, under the provision thereof, like power and authority shall be and is hereby given to the townships of the state of Kansas, under the provisions of said chapter.
History:
R.S. 1923, 73-411; December 27.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-412 Same; procedure.

73-412.
Same; procedure.
Wherever and whenever in K.S.A. 73-401 to 73-410, inclusive, form and procedure has been prescribed for counties and cities, like form and procedure is hereby prescribed for townships in the state of Kansas, desiring to take advantage of said chapter.
History:
R.S. 1923, 73-412; December 27.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-413 Validating bond issue under acts of 1919 and 1920.

73-413.
Validating bond issue under acts of 1919 and 1920.
Laws 1921, chapter 80, included by reference. [The title to the act follows: "An act validating and legalizing bonds issued under the act published in the statute book as chapter 279, Laws of 1919, or chapter 58[*] Special Session Laws of 1920, and authorizing and directing the issuance of bonds and subsequent proceedings for erection of military memorials where elections have been held under said act and validating all proceedings thereunder." The act of 1921 (ch. 256) [**] contains the same provisions as the act of 1919 above referred to.]
History:
R.S. 1923, 73-413.
* "Chapter 58" as revised, see 73-411, 73-412.
** "Chapter 256," as amended and revised, see 73-401 to 73-410.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-414 Validating bond issue, consolidated cities first and second class.

73-414.
Validating bond issue, consolidated cities first and second class.
Laws 1923, chapter 214, included by reference. [The title of the act follows: "An act authorizing and directing the issuance of bonds and subsequent proceedings for the erection of military memorials by cities of the first class, with which there has been consolidated a city of the second class under the provisions of chapter 98 [12-332] of the Laws of Kansas 1921, entitled 'An act providing for the consolidation of cities,' and in which city of the second class, an election has been held under the provisions of chapter 256 [*], Laws of Kansas 1921, and validating all proceedings thereunder, notwithstanding that such city of the first class has heretofore issued bonds for the erection of military memorials."]
History:
R.S. 1923, 73-414.
* "Chapter 256," as amended and revised, see 73-401 to 73-410.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-415 Increased bond issue authorized.

73-415.
Increased bond issue authorized.
Laws 1923, chapter 215, included by reference. [The title to the act follows: "An act authorizing certain cities to increase their bonded indebtedness heretofore authorized for the erection of a memorial building."]
History:
R.S. 1923, 73-415.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-416 Validating bond issue, cities second class.

73-416.
Validating bond issue, cities second class.
Laws 1923, chapter 216, included by reference. [The title to the act follows: "An act relating to the issuance of military memorial building bonds by cities of the second class, and validating the proceedings already begun by certain second-class cities in the state."]
History:
R.S. 1923, 73-416.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-417 Monuments by counties and cities for certain veterans.

73-417.
Monuments by counties and cities for certain veterans.
In grateful recognition of the service, sacrifices and sufferings of persons who served in the army and navy of the United States in the war of the rebellion, and the persons who served in the army, navy or marine corps of the United States in world war I or world war II and of persons who have served with the armed forces of the United States during the military, naval and air operations in Korea or other places under the flags of the United States and the United Nations or under the flag of the United States alone, and have been honorably discharged therefrom, the board of county commissioners of the several counties and governing body of any city of the first, second and third class within this state are hereby authorized and empowered to appropriate money or issue bonds of the respective counties or cities for the purpose of erecting and maintaining monuments to the memory of the deceased Union soldiers of the war of the rebellion and of the deceased soldiers, sailors or marines who served in world war I or world war II or served with the armed forces of the United States during the military, naval and air operations in Korea or other places under the flags of the United States and the United Nations or under the flag of the United States alone.
History:
L. 1903, ch. 362, § 1; R.S. 1923, 73-417; L. 1945, ch. 301, § 8; L. 1951, ch. 429, § 7; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-418 Same; location.

73-418.
Same; location.
Said monuments when erected by the board of county commissioners of any county within this state shall be erected within some public park or cemetery in said county to be selected by said county commissioners; and when erected by the governing body of any city within the state shall be erected within some public park or cemetery located at or near said city.
History:
L. 1903, ch. 362, § 2; June 1; R.S. 1923, 73-418.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-419 Same; lots for monuments.

73-419.
Same; lots for monuments.
Before any money shall be appropriated under this act, the cemetery association owning cemetery where it is proposed to erect said monument shall deed to the county or city so appropriating said money a lot or lots in said cemetery for the purpose of erecting thereon the monument as aforesaid. Said lot or lots shall be and remain the property of the county or city erecting said monument, and shall at all times be under the care of the board of county commissioners or the governing body, the same as other county and city property.
History:
L. 1903, ch. 362, § 3; June 1; R.S. 1923, 73-419.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-420 Same; county and city may join.

73-420.
Same; county and city may join.
The board of county commissioners of any county may join with the governing body of any city located within the said county any appropriated money, for the purpose of erecting more than one monument under this act.
History:
L. 1903, ch. 362, § 4; June 1; R.S. 1923, 73-420.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-421 Same; bond issues.

73-421.
Same; bond issues.
The board of county commissioners of any county within this state or any city of the first or second class within this state may issue bonds in any sum that they may deem proper for the purposes herein set forth; said bonds to be issued as provided by law: Provided, That before any money shall be appropriated or bonds issued the question shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the county or city at a general or special election.
History:
R.S. 1923, 73-421; December 27.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-422 Soldiers' monument in Sedgwick county.

73-422.
Soldiers' monument in Sedgwick county.
Laws 1903, chapter 363, and Laws 1903, chapter 362, section 6, included by reference. [The first-named act provided for a soldiers' monument in Sedgwick county, and the other section referred to saved said act from repeal.]
History:
R.S. 1923, 73-422.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-423 Soldiers' monument at Winfield.

73-423.
Soldiers' monument at Winfield.
Laws 1905, chapter 150, included by reference. [Supplemental act to chapter 362, Laws 1903; authorized a soldiers' monument in the city of Winfield.]
History:
R.S. 1923, 73-423.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-425 Memorial and monument in counties over 70,000.

73-425.
Memorial and monument in counties over 70,000.
Such tax shall be collected in the same manner as other taxes, and the money so raised shall be expended, and said soldiers' memorial and monument constructed, in the same manner as is now provided by law for the construction of public buildings and paying therefor by the board of county commissioners, and the grand army of the republic and its auxiliaries of such county shall have charge of the building of such soldiers' memorial and monument within such county. No part of such money shall be paid for salaries nor for any other purpose than that above specified.
History:
L. 1911, ch. 289, § 2; February 28; R.S. 1923, 73-425.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-426 Same; duty of county commissioners.

73-426.
Same; duty of county commissioners.
Such memorial and monument shall be placed on ground belonging to the county, and the board of county commissioners shall select the location, and after the erection of such memorial and monument shall have charge and care of the same.
History:
L. 1911, ch. 289, § 3; February 28; R.S. 1923, 73-426.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-427 County memorials and monuments; tax levy, use of proceeds.

73-427.
County memorials and monuments; tax levy, use of proceeds.
The board of county commissioners of any county are hereby authorized and empowered to levy a tax, not exceeding one-half mill on the dollar, of the taxable property of the county for one year, the proceeds thereof, when collected, to be used in building and equipping a soldiers' memorial and monument in such county in honor of the veterans of such county who served either in world war I or world war II, or both and to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county. The money raised from such tax levy shall be expended, and said soldiers' memorial and monument constructed, in the same manner as is now provided by law for the construction of public buildings.
History: L. 1917, ch. 141, § 1; R.S. 1923, 73-427; L. 1947, ch. 392, § 1; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 190; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-427a Same; location and care of monument.

73-427a.
Same; location and care of monument.
Such a monument shall be placed on grounds belonging to the county, or on some street or park in its county seat, the location to be selected by a committee consisting of the members of the board of county commissioners, two members of the American legion appointed by the commander of the American legion post in such county seat, and two members of the veterans of foreign wars appointed by the commander of the veterans of foreign wars post in such county seat. After the erection of such memorial, the board of county commissioners shall have charge and care of the same if placed on ground belonging to the county; and if placed on a street or park in the county seat, the governing body of such city shall have charge and care of such memorial.
History:
L. 1947, ch. 392, § 2; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-429 County memorials and monuments; location and care of monuments.

73-429.
County memorials and monuments; location and care of monuments.
Such monument shall be placed on ground belonging to the county, or on some street or park in its county seat, the location to be selected by the grand army of the republic and the woman's relief corps of such county seat, and the board of county commissioners, after the erection of such monument shall have charge and care of the same if placed on ground belonging to the county; if placed on a street or park in the county seat, the government of such city shall have charge and care of such monument.
History:
L. 1917, ch. 141, § 3; May 26; R.S. 1923, 73-429.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-431 County memorials and monuments; placing of markers.

73-431.
County memorials and monuments; placing of markers.
The county commissioners of each county of this state shall designate suitable persons residing in the county to place the grave markers provided for in K.S.A. 73-430 at the graves of such deceased soldiers, sailors and marines.
History: L. 1915, ch. 102, § 2; April 8; R.S. 1923, 73-431.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-432 Same; payment by county.

73-432.
Same; payment by county.
The expenses of such grave markers shall be paid by the county in which such soldiers, sailors or marines are buried; and the board of county commissioners of such county is authorized to audit and account and pay for said markers in a similar manner as other accounts in such county are paid.
History: L. 1915, ch. 102, § 3; April 8; R.S. 1923, 73-432.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-433 Additional bonds when memorial erected under provisions of K.S.A. 73-401 through 73-410.

73-433.
Additional bonds when memorial erected under provisions of
K.S.A.
73-401 through 73-410.
The governing bodies of cities of the first class of the state of Kansas, having a population of over 100,000, who have, under the provisions of K.S.A. 73-401 to 73-410, inclusive, erected a military memorial building, for the purposes designated in said statutes, may issue additional bonds, not to exceed the sum of $41,750, the proceeds whereof to be used in furnishing and equipping the said military memorial building and in decorating the grounds thereof, as per the following schedule; and not otherwise and not to exceed the amounts set forth in said schedule:
Window shades    $750
Portable stage    2,500
Seats    18,000
Painting walls in auditorium    2,500
Plastering walls in auditorium    4,000
Lighting fixtures    7,500
Paving and curbing alley    1,500
Constructing driveways    5,000
________
$41,750
History: L. 1925, ch. 248, § 1; March 10.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-434 Same; expenditures.

73-434.
Same; expenditures.
All expenditures set forth in K.S.A. 73-433 shall be made by the board of trustees of the said military memorial building. And that all vouchers drawn by the city to pay for such expenditures shall be approved by the said board of trustees and the mayor of the city upon which such vouchers are drawn.
History: L. 1925, ch. 248, § 2; March 10.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-435 Same; terms.

73-435.
Same; terms.
In case said bonds will be issued, such bonds shall be run for not more than twenty years and bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of interest prescribed by K.S.A. 10-1009 and to be in denominations of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000.
History: L. 1925, ch. 248, § 3; L. 1970, ch. 64, § 86; March 21.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-436 Additional bonds for memorial building; tax levy for sinking fund; investment.

73-436.
Additional bonds for memorial building; tax levy for sinking fund; investment.
It shall be the duty of the governing bodies of such cities during each year to levy taxes sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds and to create a sinking fund to pay said bonds at the date of maturity thereof. Said sinking fund may be invested in the investments authorized by K.S.A. 12-1675, and amendments thereto, in the manner prescribed therein or in the bonds herein provided for or county or municipal bonds.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 248, § 4; L. 1977, ch. 54, § 39; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-437 Same; specific authorization.

73-437.
Same; specific authorization.
The bonds herein provided for, and all taxes herein provided for may be issued or levied in addition to all other bonds or levies now authorized under the statutes.
History: L. 1925, ch. 248, § 5; March 10.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-444 Additional bonds in first-class cities for monuments erected under K.S.A. 73-401 through 73-410; federal aid.

73-444.
Additional bonds in first-class cities for monuments erected under
K.S.A.
73-401 through 73-410; federal aid.
The governing body of any city of the first class in the state of Kansas which has under the provisions of K.S.A. 73-401 to 73-410, both inclusive, and acts amendatory and supplementary thereto, erected a military memorial building for the purposes designated in said sections, may issue additional bonds not to exceed the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, the proceeds whereof to be used in repairing, equipping and improving said military memorial building; Provided, however, If said governing body of said city shall be able to procure from the United States government, directly or indirectly, funds for the purpose specified herein, the amount of said bonds authorized to be issued shall be reduced in the amount of any such funds obtained from the government.
History:
L. 1937, ch. 324, § 1; L. 1947, ch. 394, § 1; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-445 Certain second-class cities authorized to transfer certain funds to complete and equip memorial armory buildings.

73-445.
Certain second-class cities authorized to transfer certain funds to complete and equip memorial armory buildings.
Any city of the second class in which city bonds were voted during the year, 1937, in an amount not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, for the purpose of erecting a memorial armory building under the provisions of K.S.A. 73-401 to 73-410, both sections inclusive, and amendments thereto, and the proceeds of such bonds were expended in the erection of a memorial armory building according to approved plans therefor, and such funds so created and provided were insufficient to complete said memorial according to such plans, and additional funds in the sum of approximately twelve thousand dollars are necessary for the proper completion and equipment of said memorial armory building, and such city is the owner of a waterworks and power and light plant, and revenues are derived by such city from the sale and consumption of water, power, and light, such city is hereby authorized, by resolution of the governing body of such city, to transfer from said waterworks, power and light funds, when surpluses of such funds exist and are not needed for payment of outstanding bonds, or interest on outstanding bonds or any obligations incurred for the construction of such plant or plants, or the renewal, extension or operation of such plant or plants from which such fund or funds were derived, in the total sum of twelve thousand dollars over a period of three years, and to use said funds so transferred from said utility fund or funds for the purpose of completing and equipping said memorial building, and thus to complete and equip said memorial building: Provided, however, That any portion of said amount may be so transferred and used in any year during said period of time, but that the aggregate so transferred and used shall not exceed the total sum of twelve thousand dollars.
History:
L. 1941, ch. 169, § 1; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-447 Auditorium in certain second-class cities.

73-447.
Auditorium in certain second-class cities.
The provisions of this act shall apply to any city having a population of more than three thousand five hundred (3,500) which is located in a county having a population of more than twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) and less than thirteen thousand five hundred (13,500), in which a city auditorium has been constructed as a military memorial prior to the effective date of this act.
History:
L. 1951, ch. 180, § 1; L. 1978, ch. 307, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-448 Same; bonds for repair, reconstruction, equipment or demolition; election.

73-448.
Same; bonds for repair, reconstruction, equipment or demolition; election.
The governing body of any city to which this act applies is hereby authorized and empowered to issue the general obligation bonds of such city in an amount not exceeding one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the purpose of providing funds to be used for the repair, reconstruction, equipment or demolition of an existing city auditorium. No such bonds shall be issued until the question of their issuance shall have been submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of such city at a regular city election or at a special election called for that purpose and the majority of those voting on the question shall have voted in favor of the issuance of said bonds. Such election shall be called and held and such bonds shall be issued, sold, delivered and retired in accordance with the provisions of the general bond law and such bonds shall be exempt from any statutory limitation on the bonded indebtedness of such city.
History:
L. 1951, ch. 180, § 2; L. 1978, ch. 307, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-449 Improving and repairing military memorial buildings in certain cities of second class; bonds; election.

73-449.
Improving and repairing military memorial buildings in certain cities of second class; bonds; election.
The governing body of any city of the second class having a population of more than 10,000 and located in a county having a population of more than 40,000, which county has erected a military memorial building for the purposes and as provided in K.S.A. 73-401 to 73-410, inclusive, may issue additional bonds not to exceed the sum of $50,000, the proceeds of which shall be used in repairing, equipping, improving or altering the military memorial building. No bonds shall be issued by any city under the authority conferred by this section until the question of the issuance of the bonds has been submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of such city at a regular city election, or at a special election called for that purpose and a majority of those voting on the question vote in favor of the issuance of the bonds.
Such bond election shall be called and held and the bonds shall be issued, registered, sold, delivered and retired in accordance with the provisions of the general bond law. All bonds issued under the authority conferred by this act shall be subject to and within any bonded debt limitation provided by the laws of this state.
History:
L. 1951, ch. 430, § 1; L. 1981, ch. 173, § 76; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-450 Certain counties under 3,000; use of tax proceeds for different type building, when.

73-450.
Certain counties under 3,000; use of tax proceeds for different type building, when.
The provisions of this act shall apply to any county having a population of not more than three thousand (3,000) which has been authorized by an election to levy taxes in the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) and which has levied taxes, acquired real estate and a fund amounting to more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) under the provisions of chapter 256 [*], of the Laws of Kansas of 1921, as amended, and which has taken no further steps toward the erection of any kind of a building or structure as authorized by said chapter.
History:
L. 1953, ch. 362, § 1; June 30.
* "Chapter 256" as amended and revised, see 73-401 to 73-410.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-451 Same; resolution; publication; protest petition; election.

73-451.
Same; resolution; publication; protest petition; election.
Whenever the board of county commissioners of any such county finds that the amount authorized to be levied as taxes is either insufficient or that the need for such building or structure has ceased to exist and shall also find that the general welfare of such county would be better served by a different type of memorial building other than the particular character of memorial approved by the voters, then such board may adopt a resolution setting forth such findings and stating the character of the memorial building suitable to the needs of the people of such county and publish such resolution for six (6) days in the official paper of the county, if the same be a daily, and for two (2) consecutive weeks, if the same be a weekly; whereupon said board shall proceed to construct the type of building described in said resolution and to use the proceeds of such tax levies for the payment of same and may use any surplus moneys after the building is completed for the repair, equipment and improvement of same: Provided, If a petition in opposition to same, signed by not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the electors of such county, is filed with the county clerk within thirty (30) days following the last publication of such resolution, then it shall be the duty of the board of county commissioners to submit the question to the electors of the county at the next general election for their approval or rejection; and if a majority of the electors voting at such election shall vote in favor thereof, said board shall proceed with the construction of such building.
History:
L. 1953, ch. 362, § 2; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 4 - Memorials, Monuments And Grave Markers › 73-452 Same; sale or lease of memorial building and land to certain hospital districts.

73-452.
Same; sale or lease of memorial building and land to certain hospital districts.
When the board of county commissioners of any county has constructed a medical building as a memorial under the authority of K.S.A. 73-450 and 73-451, the board of trustees of any such memorial building shall have the power to sell or lease such building and the land acquired for such memorial purpose, or any part thereof, to a hospital district organized under the provisions of article 18 of chapter 19 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto. The trustees of any such hospital district may purchase or lease said building and land, or any part thereof.
History: L. 1961, ch. 169, § 1; April 17.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-501 Definitions of terms.

73-501.
Definitions of terms.
As used in this act: The term "person" includes a partnership, corporation or an association. The term "bureau" means the United States veterans' bureau or its successor. The term "estate" and "income" shall include only moneys received by the curator from the bureau and all earnings, interest and profits derived therefrom. The term "benefits" shall mean all moneys payable by the United States through the bureau. The term "director" means the director of the United States veterans' bureau or his successor. The term "pensioner" means a beneficiary of the bureau. The term "curator" as used herein shall mean any person acting as a fiduciary for a pensioner.
History:
L. 1929, ch. 250, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 1; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-502 When appointment of curator required.

73-502.
When appointment of curator required.
Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the bureau, the director requires, prior to payment of benefits, that a curator be appointed for a pensioner, such appointment shall be made in the manner hereinafter provided.
History:
L. 1929, ch. 250, § 2; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 2; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-504 Petition for appointment of curator.

73-504.
Petition for appointment of curator.
A petition for appointment of a curator may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by or on behalf of any person who under existing law is entitled to priority of appointment. If there be no person so entitled or if the person so entitled shall neglect or refuse to file such petition within thirty (30) days after mailing of notice by the bureau to the last known address of such person indicating the necessity for the same a petition for such appointment may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by or on behalf of any responsible person residing in this state. The petition for appointment shall set forth the name, age, place of residence of the proposed pensioner, the names and places of residence of the nearest relative, if known, and the fact that such proposed pensioner is entitled to receive moneys payable by or through the bureau and shall set forth the amount of moneys then due and the amount of probable future payments.
The petition shall also set forth the name and addresses of the person or institution if any having actual custody of the proposed pensioner. In the case of a proposed pensioner who is an "incapacitated person" the petition shall show that such proposed pensioner has been rated incompetent on examination by the bureau in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the bureau.
History:
L. 1929, ch. 250, § 4; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 4; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-505 Appointment of curator for minor; certificate.

73-505.
Appointment of curator for minor; certificate.
Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a curator for a proposed pensioner who is a minor, a certificate of the director, or his representative, setting forth the age of such minor as shown by the records of the bureau and that the appointment of a curator is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due the minor by the bureau, shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.
History:
L. 1929, ch. 250, § 5; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 5; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-506 Appointment of curator for incapacitated person; certificate.

73-506. Appointment of curator for incapacitated person; certificate.
Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a curator of a proposed pensioner who is alleged to be an incapacitated person a certificate of the director or his representative, setting forth the fact that such person has been rated incompetent by the bureau on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing such bureau and that the appointment of a curator is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due such person by the bureau, shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.
History:
L. 1929, ch. 250, § 6; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 6; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-507 Notice upon filing of petition.

73-507.
Notice upon filing of petition.
Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a curator, under the provisions of this act, the court shall cause such notice to be given as provided by the act for obtaining a guardian or conservator, or both (K.S.A. 59-3050 through 59-3095, and amendments thereto).
History:
L. 1929, ch. 250, § 7; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 7; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 7; L. 2002, ch. 114, § 76; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-508 Appointment of curator.

73-508.
Appointment of curator.
Before making an appointment under the provisions of this act the court shall be satisfied that the proposed curator whose appointment is sought is a fit and proper person to be appointed. Upon the appointment being made the curator shall execute and file a bond to be approved by the court in an amount not less than the sum then due and estimated to become payable during the ensuing year. The said bond shall be in the form and be conditioned as required of conservators appointed under the laws of this state. The court shall have power from time to time to require the curator to file an additional bond. Where a bond is tendered by a curator with personal sureties, such sureties shall file with the court a certificate under oath which shall describe the property owned, both real and personal, and that they are each worth the sum named in the bond as the penalty thereof over and above all their debts and liabilities and exclusive of property exempt from execution.
History: L. 1929, ch. 250, § 8; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 8; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-509 Annual accounting.

73-509.
Annual accounting.
Every curator who shall receive on account of his pensioner any moneys from the veterans' administration shall file with the court annually, on the anniversary date of the appointment, in addition to such other accounts as may be required by the court, a full, true, and accurate account, under oath, of all moneys so received by him, of all disbursements thereof, and showing the balance thereof in his hands at the date of such account and how invested. A certified copy of each of such accounts filed with the court shall be sent by the curator to the office of the veterans' administration having jurisdiction over the area in which such court is located.
The court shall fix a time and place for the hearing on such account not less than fifteen (15) days nor more than thirty (30) days from the date of filing same and notice thereof shall be given by the court to the aforesaid veterans' administration office not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date fixed for the hearing. Notice of such hearing shall in like manner be given to the curator. Upon rendering any such account the curator shall produce for examination by the court, or a duly authorized clerk or other appointee thereof, evidences of balance on deposit, and of investments reported therein, which shall be described in such account in sufficient detail so that they may be identified, and the court or its duly authorized clerk or other appointee shall ascertain whether such balance on deposit and investments correspond with such account, and if so shall certify to that effect upon the account filed with the court and upon the copy supplied the veterans' administration.
History:
L. 1929, ch. 250, § 9; L. 1939, ch. 283, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 9; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-510 Failure to account; removal.

73-510.
Failure to account; removal.
If any curator shall fail to file any account of the moneys received by him from the bureau on account of his pensioner within thirty (30) days after such account is required by either the court or the bureau, or shall fail to furnish the bureau a copy of his accounts as required by this act, such failure shall be grounds for removal.
History: L. 1929, ch. 250, § 10; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 10; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 10; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-511 Compensation of curator; bond premium.

73-511.
Compensation of curator; bond premium.
Compensation payable to curators shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the income of the pensioner during any year, or one percent (1%) of the corpus of the estate, whichever is greater. In the event of extraordinary services rendered by such curator the court may, upon petition and after hearing thereon, authorize additional compensation therefor payable from the estate of the pensioner. Notice of such petition and hearing shall be given the proper office of the bureau in the manner provided in K.S.A. 73-509. No compensation shall be allowed on the corpus of an estate received from a preceding curator. The curator may be allowed from the estate of his pensioner reasonable premiums paid by him to any corporate surety upon his bond.
History: L. 1929, ch. 250, § 11; L. 1947, ch. 395, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 11; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 11; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-513 Use of funds for support of third person.

73-513.
Use of funds for support of third person.
A curator shall not apply any portion of the estate of his pensioner for the support and maintenance of any person other than his pensioner, except upon order of the court after a hearing, notice of which has been given the proper office of the bureau in the manner provided in K.S.A. 73-509.
History: L. 1929, ch. 250, § 13; L. 1965, ch. 433, § 13; L. 1967, ch. 411, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems › Article 5 - Curators For Veterans › 73-514 Copy of public records to be furnished when required.

73-514.
Copy of public records to be furnished when required.
Whenever a copy of any public record is required by the bureau to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available to such bureau, the official charged with the custody of such public record shall without charge provide the applicant for such benefits or any person acting on his behalf or the representative of such bureau with a certified copy of such record.
History:
L. 1929, ch. 250, § 14; May 28.