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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-843 Same; legislative approval.

32-843.
Same; legislative approval.
(a) On or before the 30th calendar day of each regular legislative session, the secretary shall transmit to the state house of representatives, the state senate and the secretary of state copies of each license entered into with the United States army corps of engineers pursuant to the fish and wildlife coordination act since the 30th day of the immediately preceding regular legislative session. The copies transmitted to the secretary of state shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours. At any time after the 30th calendar day of the regular legislative session when a license is transmitted as provided in this section, the legislature may disapprove and revoke such license by adoption of a concurrent resolution so providing. No such license shall be subject to revocation by the legislature after the 90th calendar day of such regular legislative session.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to licenses entered into with respect to Hillsdale reservoir project lands.
History:
L. 1984, ch. 275, § 2; L. 1988, ch. 299, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 22; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-844 Real estate transactions proposed or entered into; report to legislature; publication in the Kansas register.

32-844. Real estate transactions proposed or entered into; report to legislature; publication in the Kansas register.
(a) The secretary of wildlife and parks shall submit a report to the legislature at the beginning of each regular session detailing all real estate transactions that are proposed or agreements that have been entered into between the Kansas department of wildlife and parks and any other party, other than another state agency, that relate to any acquisition or disposition of any real estate, or interest in real estate, by the Kansas department of wildlife and parks or any such contracting party.
(b) (1) With regard to executed agreements, the report required by this section shall include for each such acquisition to be reported:
(A) The legal description of the real estate or interest acquired;
(B) the purchase price;
(C) if appropriation of state moneys is required for the acquisition, the appraised value of the real estate or interest acquired; and
(D) if the real estate or interest therein will remain subject to ad valorem property taxation.
(2) With regard to proposed real estate transactions, the report required by this section shall include for each such proposed transaction to be reported:
(A) The legal description of the real estate or interest acquired;
(B) if appropriation of state moneys is required for the proposed transaction, the appraised value of the real estate or interest proposed to be acquired; and
(C) if the real estate or interest therein will remain subject to ad valorem property taxation.
(c) The reporting requirements of this section shall not apply to real estate or interest therein acquired under the wildtrust program until such time as the deeds are filed for record.
(d) Agreements that have been entered into and are required to be reported pursuant to this section shall be published in the Kansas register within 30 days of the execution of any such agreement.
History:
L. 1993, ch. 185, § 18; L. 2006, ch. 150, § 6; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 31; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 38; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-845 Contracts with federal agencies; certain contracts subject to legislative approval.

32-845. Contracts with federal agencies; certain contracts subject to legislative approval.
(a) Neither the Kansas department of wildlife and parks, nor any officer or employee of the state on behalf of the department, shall enter into any contract for the acquisition or lease of real estate with the corps of engineers or the bureau of reclamation that will require any future appropriation unless the contract is first approved by the legislature as provided by subsection (b).
(b) A contract subject to the provisions of subsection (a) shall be approved by the legislature by:
(1) Law or concurrent resolution; or
(2) approval of the contract by the legislative coordinating council.
(c) Any contract entered into without approval of the legislature when required by this section is null and void.
(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to contracts requiring future appropriations of only:
(1) Moneys that are received from the corps of engineers or the bureau of reclamation or from a private source; or
(2) moneys to be expended in response to a major disaster declared by the president of the United States. In addition, the provisions of this section shall not apply to lease renewals with the corps of engineers or bureau of reclamation, except the department shall notify the chairperson, vice-chairperson and ranking minority member of both the house and senate energy and natural resources committees on or before the first day of a legislative session of any such lease renewals pending for that calendar year.
(e) As used in this section, "future appropriation" means an appropriation for a fiscal year commencing more than one year after the date the contract is entered.
History:
L. 1996, ch. 107, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 32; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 39; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-846 Approval of agreement and lease for Milford Lake wetlands.

32-846. Approval of agreement and lease for Milford Lake wetlands.
(a) Pursuant to K.S.A. 32-845, and amendments thereto, the Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby authorized to enter into a project cooperative agreement and related lease with the United States department of the army to modify and restore approximately 2,550 acres of permanent and seasonal wetland habitat located on the Republican River floodplain within the flood control pool of Milford Lake subject to the following: The proposed project shall be developed in the following three stages and moneys to pay the nonfederal share of project costs for each stage shall be secured before commencement of such stage:
(1) Stage 1, in the areas of Lower Refuge, Cane Creek, Mall Creek and Smith Bottoms, totaling approximately 1,030 acres;
(2) stage 2, in the areas of Quimby Creek, Smith Bottoms addition, Beichter Bottoms, East Broughton 1 and 3 and West Broughton 1 and 2, totaling approximately 895 acres; and
(3) stage 3, in the areas of West Broughton 3 and 4, Martin, East Broughton 2 and 4 and Sugar Bowl, totaling approximately 415 acres.
(b) The Kansas department of wildlife and parks is hereby authorized to assume costs associated with the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and rehabilitation of the area in each stage of the Milford Lake wetlands wildlife habitat restoration project after completion of such stage by the United States department of the army. Such costs shall be paid from wildlife-related fee funds of the department and from any nonstate moneys available for that purpose.
History:
L. 1998, ch. 49, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 73, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 33; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 40; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-850 Mineral leases; authorization.

32-850.
Mineral leases; authorization.
The secretary is hereby authorized to lease any of the lands under the secretary's control, the title of which is vested in the state of Kansas, for the production of oil, gas or other minerals, which the secretary deems valuable for that purpose. All such leases shall be on such terms and conditions as the secretary prescribes, except that such leases shall not be for a period of more than 10 years, and so long as oil, gas or other minerals are produced in paying quantities thereon.
History:
L. 1945, ch. 313, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 49; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-851 Same; procedure.

32-851.
Same; procedure.
Before entering into any such oil, gas or other mineral lease, the secretary shall give not less than 30 days' public notice in the Kansas register of the intention to enter the lease. Leases shall be made only upon competitive bids and shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. The right to reject any and all bids for leases shall be reserved by the secretary.
History:
L. 1945, ch. 313, § 2; L. 1981, ch. 324, § 23; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 50; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-852 Same; liability for damages.

32-852.
Same; liability for damages.
The lessee, under any oil, gas or other mineral lease executed by the secretary, shall be liable in damages to any surface lessee and to the state for any and all injury, damages or loss, caused by any negligent act or omission of the lessee, to any property of the surface lessee or to any property of the state located upon or used in connection with the lands subject to the mineral lease.
History:
L. 1945, ch. 313, § 3; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 51; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-853 Same; restriction as to uses or occupancy.

32-853.
Same; restriction as to uses or occupancy.
All leases entered pursuant to K.S.A. 32-850 through 32-852, and the uses or occupancy thereunder, shall not interfere materially with the purposes for which the lands subject to the mineral lease were granted to the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1945, ch. 313, § 4; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 52; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-854 Same; disposition of proceeds.

32-854.
Same; disposition of proceeds.
The rentals, delay rentals, bonuses, royalties and all proceeds from mineral leases and production shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the wildlife fee fund or the park fee fund, as directed by the secretary.
History:
L. 1945, ch. 313, § 5; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 53; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 98; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-858 Same; disposition of proceeds.

32-858.
Same; disposition of proceeds.
(a) All moneys derived from the sale of bonds as provided in K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864, and amendments thereto, shall be paid into the state treasury and the state treasurer shall credit the same to a special account for the use of the department to pay the cost of the specific public improvement or project for which the bonds were issued as shown by the bond indenture executed in connection with the issuance of the bonds. If moneys derived from the sale of bonds exceed the amount necessary to complete the specific public improvement or project for which the bonds were issued, the secretary shall have power by resolution to direct the state treasurer to transfer any surplus from the special account to another account in the department's fee funds for the purpose of retiring the bonds. Upon making any such transfer the state treasurer shall notify the director of accounts and reports and the secretary thereof, who shall make the proper entries in the records of their respective offices to show such transfer.
(b) On or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the special account established in subsection (a) interest earnings based on:
(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the special account established in subsection (a) for the preceding month; and
(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.
(c) The director of accounts and reports, upon the presentation of properly itemized and executed vouchers, approved by the secretary, is hereby authorized to draw warrants on the state treasurer against the special account created under this section.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 355, § 15; L. 1963, ch. 409, § 7; L. 1975, ch. 404, § 6; L. 1987, ch. 295, § 9; L. 1989, ch. 48, § 93; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 25; L. 1989, ch. 274, § 4; L. 1992, ch. 272, § 2; L. 1996, ch. 253, § 1; May 23.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-859 Same; form; validity; negotiability; replacement.

32-859.
Same; form; validity; negotiability; replacement.
(a) The bonds shall be signed by the secretary or shall bear the secretary's facsimile signature, and any coupons attached thereto shall bear the facsimile signature of the secretary. Bonds bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing thereof shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof any or all the persons whose signatures appear thereon shall have ceased to hold such office. The validity of such bonds shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings relating to the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment, or extension of the properties for which the bonds are issued. The resolution authorizing the bonds may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance.
(b) All bonds issued under the provisions of K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864 shall have and are hereby declared to have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the uniform negotiable instruments law of this state.
(c) The secretary may provide for the replacement of any bonds which are mutilated, destroyed or lost.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 355, § 19; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 26; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-861 Same; default on payment; remedies.

32-861.
Same; default on payment; remedies.
It may be provided in any resolution authorizing bonds under K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864 that, in the event of a default in the payment of principal of or interest on the bonds or in the performance of any agreement or covenant contained in the resolution, and if such default continues for a prescribed period, the holders of a specified percentage of the outstanding bonds, or a trustee acting in their behalf, for the equal and proportionate benefit of the holders of all the bonds and with or without possession thereof may:
(a) By mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity, enforce all rights of the holders of such bonds;
(b) bring suit upon the defaulted bonds and interest thereon;
(c) by action or suit in equity require the secretary to act as if the secretary were the trustee or an express trust for the bondholders;
(d) by action or suit in equity enjoin any acts which may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of the holders of the bonds;
(e) after such notice to the secretary as the resolution may provide, declare the principal of all of the bonds due and payable; and
(f) apply as a matter of right for the appointment of a receiver who may enter and take possession of the specific project of the department and operate and maintain the same and fix, collect and receive fees and charges for the use thereof and services rendered thereby, sufficient to provide revenues adequate to carry out all of the provisions of the bond resolution and the costs and disbursements of the proceeding and of the receiver.
Subject to the provisions of the constitution of the state of Kansas, the district court of the county in which any of the real estate controlled and operated by the department is located shall have jurisdiction of any suit, action or proceeding provided for by this section and of all property involved therein.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 355, § 21; L. 1963, ch. 409, § 10; L. 1983, ch. 49, § 95; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 28; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-862 Same; tax exemptions.

32-862.
Same; tax exemptions.
The exercise of the powers granted by K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864 will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their prosperity and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of projects by the department will constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the department shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon the income derived from any project or property acquired or used by the department under the provisions of K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864. Any bonds issued under the provisions of K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864, their transfer and the income therefrom, including any profit made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation within the state.
History: L. 1955, ch. 355, § 22; L. 1975, ch. 495, § 18; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 29; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-863 Same; investment.

32-863.
Same; investment.
Bonds issued by the secretary under the provisions of K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864 are hereby made securities in which all insurance companies, trust companies, banking associations, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. Such bonds are hereby made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any state or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of the state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the state is now or may hereafter be authorized by law.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 355, § 23; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 30; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-864 Same; refunding revenue bonds authorized.

32-864.
Same; refunding revenue bonds authorized.
The secretary is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the department for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding which have been issued under the provisions of K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds, and, if deemed advisable by the secretary, for the additional purpose of constructing improvements, extensions or enlargements of the specific project in connection with which the bonds to be refunded have been issued. The issuance of such bonds, the maturities and other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof and the rights, duties and obligations of the secretary and the department in respect of the same shall be governed by the provisions of K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864, insofar as applicable.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 355, § 24; L. 1963, ch. 409, § 11; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 31; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-867 Resort bonds; definitions.

32-867.
Resort bonds; definitions.
As used in K.S.A. 32-867 through 32-873 and K.S.A. 32-874a through 32-874d, and amendments thereto, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Resort" means the comprehensive collection of land, buildings and facilities authorized to be acquired, constructed and operated for the use of the public for vacation, convention or recreational purposes.
(b) "Facilities" means and includes, but is not limited to, any building, drive, access road, air strip, restaurant, lodge, pavilion, tennis court, golf course, parking lot, beach, bathhouse, dock or other improvement or any equipment necessary, in the opinion of the secretary, for use in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation or management of a resort authorized by K.S.A. 32-867 through 32-873 or K.S.A. 32-874a through 32-874d, and amendments thereto.
(c) "Site" means a geographical location selected by the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 32-874d, and amendments thereto, for installation of a resort.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 298, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 32; L. 1998, ch. 92, § 5; April 16.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-868 Same; resort sites.

32-868.
Same; resort sites.
The secretary may select sites and lease or acquire, construct, equip and operate, or cause to be operated, resorts for the use and enjoyment of the public upon sites to be selected in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 32-867 through 32-873.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 298, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 33; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-869 Resort bonds; amount of bonds authorized; payment.

32-869. Resort bonds; amount of bonds authorized; payment.
The Kansas development finance authority is hereby authorized to issue, pursuant to K.S.A. 32-857 through 32-864, and amendments thereto, revenue bonds in an amount or amounts not to exceed $30,000,000 for any one resort. The proceeds from the sale of such bonds shall be used, together with any other funds available for such purpose, to construct and equip a resort on state-owned or leased property under the jurisdiction of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks. The bonds, and interest thereon, issued pursuant to this section shall be payable by the private sector developer from revenues including, but not limited to, resort charges, rentals and fees, such payment to be in lieu of lease payments and shall never be deemed to be an obligation or indebtedness of the state within the meaning of article 11, section 6 of the constitution of the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 298, § 3; L. 1982, ch. 316, § 3; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 34; L. 1998, ch. 92, § 6; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 34; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 41; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-870 Same; zoning regulations subject to secretary's approval.

32-870.
Same; zoning regulations subject to secretary's approval.
Upon acquisition of a site for a resort as authorized by K.S.A. 32-867 through 32-873, the secretary shall have submitted for the secretary's approval or disapproval any proposed zoning ordinance, zoning changes, changes in height or setback requirements or any other variance or exception to existing zoning regulations, plans or ordinances of any local subdivision of government affecting land located within one mile of the boundaries of the resort site acquired. Such proposed ordinance, change, variance or exception shall be submitted in writing by the governing body of the local subdivision of government having authority to adopt or make such ordinance, change, variance or exception by mailing notice thereof to the office of the secretary in Topeka. If the secretary has not disapproved such proposed ordinance, change, variance or exception within 90 days from the date such written notice was received by the secretary as herein provided, such proposed ordinance, change, variance or exception shall be deemed to be approved. If disapproved by the secretary, the proposed ordinance, change, variance or exception shall be void and the secretary shall be authorized to maintain an action to enforce the secretary's order.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 298, § 4; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 35; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-871 Same; site selection.

32-871.
Same; site selection.
The secretary shall select sites for resorts which are adjacent to existing or proposed federal reservoirs and are determined to be most feasible from evidence gathered by the secretary in support of the sale of bonds as authorized by K.S.A. 32-867 through 32-873. The secretary may contract for a feasibility study as an aid in determining the location of a site. In determining the exact location of a site prior to acquisition, the secretary shall consider, among other factors, ready access from both nearby interstate or interstate connected controlled access highways and public transportation systems and facilities.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 298, § 5; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 36; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-872 Same; acquisition of site; construction and operation of resort.

32-872.
Same; acquisition of site; construction and operation of resort.
Upon selection of any resort site, the secretary shall proceed with acquisition of the site and construction and operation of the resort under authority of K.S.A. 32-867 through 32-873 and, in aid thereof, shall have and exercise all the powers, privileges and immunities granted by law.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 298, § 6; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 37; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-873 Same; selection of site and amount of bonds subject to legislative approval.

32-873. Same; selection of site and amount of bonds subject to legislative approval.
Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 32-867 through 32-872, the selection of any site by the secretary of wildlife and parks and secretary of commerce pursuant to K.S.A. 32-874d, and amendments thereto, shall not become final, nor shall any revenue bonds be issued for the resort development, until the site so selected and the amount of the bonds proposed to be issued have been approved by the legislature or the state finance council acting on this matter that is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3711c(c), and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 298, § 8; L. 1975, ch. 428, § 4; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 38; L. 1998, ch. 92, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 154, § 8; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 35; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 42; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-874 Feasibility study.

32-874. Feasibility study.
(a) The secretary of commerce and the secretary of wildlife and parks shall direct and implement a feasibility study regarding the potential of developing lake resorts in Kansas. The study shall consider ready access from nearby interstate and interstate connected controlled access highways, public transportation systems, facilities and any other factors that may affect tourism to a given site. The study shall consider only sites at existing state parks or lakes.
(b) The feasibility study shall be completed by January 1, 1998, with a joint report on the study's results and recommendations derived therefrom to be presented to the legislature, house committee on tourism, senate committee on transportation and tourism and to the governor during the 1998 legislative session.
History:
L. 1997, ch. 171, § 4; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 36; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 43; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-874a Incentive plan.

32-874a. Incentive plan.
The feasibility study required under K.S.A. 32-874, and amendments thereto, being completed, the secretary of commerce, the secretary of wildlife and parks and the secretary of transportation will develop an incentive plan outlining the state of Kansas' commitment toward building a lake resort that shall include, but not limited to, infrastructure improvements, utility improvements and tax incentives to be offered for sites at, including, but not limited to, the six state parks selected in the feasibility study reported to the 1998 legislature: Cheney, Clinton, El Dorado, Hillsdale, Perry and Milford.
History:
L. 1998, ch. 92, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 154, § 9; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 37; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 44; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-874b Negotiations with lake resort communities.

32-874b. Negotiations with lake resort communities.
Once the state incentive packages are agreed upon, the secretary of wildlife and parks, under K.S.A. 32-807, 32-830 and 32-831, and amendments thereto, and the secretary of commerce under K.S.A. 74-5005, and amendments thereto, will take the incentive package for each lake resort site to communities adjacent to each state park, revealing what the state is willing to commit to the development of a lake resort near each lake resort community and negotiate and determine what each community is willing to offer as an incentive to have the lake resort develop near its community.
History:
L. 1998, ch. 92, § 2; L. 2003, ch. 154, § 10; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 38; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 45; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-874c Negotiations with federal agencies.

32-874c. Negotiations with federal agencies.
The secretary of wildlife and parks, if necessary, shall negotiate and contract with the United States corps of engineers, bureau of reclamation, or other federal agency under K.S.A. 32-824, 32-825, 32-826 and 32-845, and amendments thereto, regarding a selected site and seek the necessary legislative approval under K.S.A. 32-843, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1998, ch. 92, § 3; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 39; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 46; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-874e Joint report to legislature.

32-874e. Joint report to legislature.
The secretary of wildlife and parks and the secretary of commerce shall present a joint report concerning negotiations, site selection, and status of the resort to the legislature, house committee on tourism, senate committee on transportation and tourism and to the governor during the 1999 legislative session.
History:
L. 1998, ch. 92, § 9; L. 2003, ch. 154, § 12; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 41; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 48; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-876 Hatchery bonds; definitions.

32-876.
Hatchery bonds; definitions.
As used in K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Hatchery" means a fish hatchery constructed, maintained, operated, equipped and stocked pursuant to K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885.
(b) "Revenue bonds" means bonds issued pursuant to K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885 and payable as to both principal and interest out of the income derived from hatchery stamps and, in the discretion of the secretary, out of the proceeds of any grant-in-aid which may be received from any source.
(c) "Hatchery stamps" means stamps, punches or any other method of identification of the form and design selected and prescribed in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the secretary in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 173, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 39; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-877 Same; hatchery stamps to pay bonds; disposition of excess revenues.

32-877.
Same; hatchery stamps to pay bonds; disposition of excess revenues.
(a) For the purposes of paying the principal of and interest on revenue bonds issued and sold pursuant to K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885, and amendments thereto, the secretary shall issue and sell hatchery stamps which shall be affixed to all fishing licenses issued by the secretary. The fee for each stamp issued shall be fixed by rules and regulations adopted by the secretary in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto.
(b) If hatchery stamps have been issued by the secretary, no person required to purchase a fishing license shall fish within this state without first procuring a hatchery stamp and having it in possession while fishing.
(c) All moneys collected from the issuance and sale of hatchery stamps in excess of the amount required to pay the principal of and interest and premium, if any, on the revenue bonds shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the wildlife fee fund.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 174, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 40; L. 1994, ch. 61, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 99; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-878 Same; bonds authorized; pledge of revenues; covenants and agreements.

32-878.
Same; bonds authorized; pledge of revenues; covenants and agreements.
(a) The secretary is hereby authorized to issue and sell revenue bonds of the department for the purpose of paying all or part of the cost of acquiring a site, constructing, reconstructing, improving, expanding, equipping and stocking a fish hatchery. The revenue bonds may be issued from time to time and sold in amounts which the secretary deems necessary for such purposes.
(b) Prior to the issuance of the revenue bonds, the secretary shall:
(1) Pledge the gross revenues derived from the sale of hatchery stamps to the payment of the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds;
(2) pledge to create and maintain (A) revenue bond funds adequate to promptly pay both the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds when they become due and (B) a reasonable reserve fund;
(3) determine an interest rate to be paid on the principal of the revenue bonds not in excess of the maximum rate of interest prescribed by K.S.A. 10-1009, and amendments thereto;
(4) determine that the revenue bonds will be term or serial bonds maturing not later than 40 years from their date;
(5) fix the purchase price of hatchery stamps in an amount necessary to sell the revenue bonds and assure the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds as they become due, and sell the revenue bonds in the manner provided by K.S.A. 10-106, and amendments thereto, at not less than 90% of the par value thereof;
(6) register the revenue bonds with the state treasurer.
(c) Prior to the issuance of the revenue bonds, the secretary may:
(1) Pledge the proceeds of any grant-in-aid, gift, donation, bequest, or other such fund, or the income from any of such sources obtained by the department directly or in trust, to the payment of the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds;
(2) covenant or contract in the resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, any and all matters consistent with the authority granted herein necessary and convenient in the determination of the secretary to sell the revenue bonds and obtain the most favorable interest rate thereon, including but not limited to, maturities, priority of liens, number of issuances, special funds for security, redemption privileges, security agreements, trust indentures, paying agencies, registration provisions and conversion privileges.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 173, § 3; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 41; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-879 Same; bonds not state indebtedness; contracts binding.

32-879.
Same; bonds not state indebtedness; contracts binding.
(a) Revenue bonds issued under K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885, including refunding revenue bonds, shall be special obligations of the department in accordance with their terms and shall not constitute an indebtedness of the state of Kansas, the department or the secretary, nor shall they constitute indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision limiting the incurring of indebtedness.
(b) All contracts, agreements and covenants contained in the resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds shall be binding in all respects upon the department, its officials, agents, employees and successors. Such agreements, contracts and covenants shall be enforceable by appropriate legal action brought pursuant to the terms of the resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 173, § 4; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 42; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-880 Same; refunding revenue bonds authorized.

32-880.
Same; refunding revenue bonds authorized.
The secretary may issue revenue bonds for the purpose of refunding revenue bonds issued under K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885, pursuant to the terms and authority of K.S.A. 10-116a, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 173, § 5; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 43; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-881 Same; disposition of bond proceeds.

32-881.
Same; disposition of bond proceeds.
The proceeds derived from the sale of all revenue bonds issued under K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885, and amendments thereto, shall be deposited to the credit of the department in a bank, banks or depositories designated by the secretary and kept in a separate fund and used solely for the purpose for which the revenue bonds are authorized. The secretary is authorized to make all contracts and execute all instruments which the secretary deems necessary or advisable for the purpose of acquiring a site, constructing, reconstructing, improving, expanding, equipping and stocking a fish hatchery, and to provide for the manner of disbursement of the funds for such purposes. Except as provided by subsection (c) of K.S.A. 32-877, and amendments thereto, nothing contained in K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885, and amendments thereto, shall be construed as placing in the state treasury any moneys collected under such sections or requiring such action, and the legislature hereby declares that funds deposited under this section shall not be subject to the provisions of section 24 of article 2 of the Kansas constitution.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 173, § 6; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 44; L. 1994, ch. 61, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-882 State; tax exemption.

32-882.
State; tax exemption.
The revenue bonds issued under K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885 and any refunding revenue bonds authorized to be issued under such sections, and the income derived therefrom, are and shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation in the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 173, § 7; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 45; L. 2010, ch. 44, § 17; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-883 Same; investment.

32-883.
Same; investment.
Revenue bonds authorized under K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885 shall be proper and legal investment securities for any investment funds of the state of Kansas or any department, agency or institution thereof, or any county, municipal or other public corporation or political subdivision created pursuant to the laws of the state of Kansas. Banks, trust companies and insurance companies organized under the laws of the state of Kansas and the Kansas public employees retirement system may legally and properly purchase revenue bonds issued under K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885, and they are hereby deemed and approved as collateral security for the deposit of any and all funds and for the investment of all trust funds under the jurisdiction of the laws of the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 173, § 8; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 46; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-884 Same; authority and powers conferred by act.

32-884.
Same; authority and powers conferred by act.
K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885 constitute full and complete authority for the purposes set out in such sections, and no procedure or proceedings other than those required by such sections shall be necessary for the performance of the provisions thereof. The powers conferred by K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885 shall be in addition and supplemental to and not in substitution for, and the limitations imposed by such sections shall not affect, the powers conferred on the secretary by any other law.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 173, § 9; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 47; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-885 Same; notice of intent to issue; actions to contest validity limited.

32-885.
Same; notice of intent to issue; actions to contest validity limited.
Prior to the issuance of any revenue bonds under authority of K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885 and after the adoption of a resolution authorizing any revenue bonds under such sections, the secretary shall cause to be published once in the Kansas register a notice to all persons interested that the secretary has determined to issue revenue bonds under authority of K.S.A. 32-876 through 32-885. The notice shall state the amount or maximum amount of revenue bonds to be issued pursuant to such resolution, together with a brief statement of the purposes for which the proceeds are to be used, and further, that unless an action to contest the legality of the proposed revenue bonds is filed in a court of law within 30 days from the date of such publication, the right to contest the legality of any revenue bonds issued in compliance with the proceedings taken by the secretary prior to the date of such publication and the right to contest the validity of the provisions of such proceedings shall cease to exist and no court shall thereafter have authority to inquire into such matters. After the expiration of the 30 days, no one shall have any right to commence an action contesting the validity of such revenue bonds or the provisions of such proceedings and all revenue bonds shall be conclusively presumed to be legal, and no court shall thereafter have authority to inquire into such matters.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 173, § 10; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 48; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-886 Identification and selection of sites for family oriented lodging sites in state parks.

32-886. Identification and selection of sites for family oriented lodging sites in state parks.
(a) Contingent upon a favorable response from federal agencies regarding development of shared resources, the secretary of wildlife and parks shall identify and select sites suitable for the development of commercial, family oriented lodging areas at the following state parks: Clinton, Hillsdale, Kanopolis, El Dorado, Cheney, Wilson, Milford, Tuttle Creek, Pomona and such other state parks as the secretary deems appropriate.
(b) Such identification and selection of the sites shall take into consideration the mission of the facility, the environmental considerations and the availability of needed utilities.
(c) Family oriented lodging shall not include the development of lake resorts.
History:
L. 1997, ch. 99, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 42; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 49; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-887 Same; leases for improvement and development.

32-887. Same; leases for improvement and development.
The secretary of wildlife and parks is then authorized to negotiate for a long-term lease with a private sector developer for improvement and development of any selected state park site. All such leases shall be on such terms as the secretary prescribes and adhere to the purposes and considerations of K.S.A. 32-886, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1997, ch. 99, § 2; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 43; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 50; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-888 Same; proposals for bids; advertisement thereof; negotiations.

32-888. Same; proposals for bids; advertisement thereof; negotiations.
(a) The Kansas department of wildlife and parks shall advertise for proposal plans with bids for development of sites selected under K.S.A. 32-886, and amendments thereto. Advertisements for proposals with bids shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the community at least 60 days before the time for receiving the proposals with bids. The advertisement shall also be posted on readily accessible bulletin boards in all offices of the department. The advertisement shall identify the area to be developed, the purpose of the development and shall state that such further information as is available may be obtained from the department's office in Topeka.
(b) The secretary shall consider all proposals with bids submitted, the financial and legal ability of the private sector developers making such proposals with bids to carry them out and may negotiate with any private sector developer for a proposal with bid. The secretary may accept such proposal with bid as it deems to be in the public interest and in furtherance of the purposes of this act.
History:
L. 1997, ch. 99, § 3; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 44; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 51; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-889 Same; property tax exemption; payments in lieu of taxes; disposition.

32-889.
Same; property tax exemption; payments in lieu of taxes; disposition.
All improvements of the selected state park site shall be exempt from ad valorem property tax but the owner or owners of the improvements shall be required to make a contract or contracts for payment of service charges in lieu of the ad valorem property tax in an amount equal to the value of the improvements as assessed by the county appraiser under the then existing tax process times 100 mills. All in lieu of moneys received will be divided equally between the county of location and the parks fee fund, established under K.S.A. 32-991, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1997, ch. 99, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism › 32-890 Bob Grant bison herd.

32-890. Bob Grant bison herd.
The bison herd at mined land wildlife area in Crawford county, Kansas, is hereby named the "Bob Grant bison herd."
History:
L. 2017, ch. 63, § 1; July 1.