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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1256 Sale or lease of public park property to library board of township by certain cities of third class; use of moneys; property to be used for library services.

12-1256.
Sale or lease of public park property to library board of township by certain cities of third class; use of moneys; property to be used for library services.
The governing body of any city of the third class having a population of more than two thousand three hundred (2,300) and located in a township having a population of more than three thousand (3,000) is hereby authorized to sell or lease any unimproved portion of any public park to the library board of the township in which such city is located on such terms as may be agreed upon between the governing body of such city and library board. Any funds derived from the sale or lease of such portion of a public park shall be placed in a special fund and used only for the care, maintenance and improvement of the park system in said third-class city. Said township library board may improve the area acquired for library purposes by constructing thereon a library building, and equipping the same, with funds acquired by gift, issuance of bonds, or tax funds. The city and township are hereby authorized to do all things necessary and proper to carry out the general objective of providing library facilities for both the city and township.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 51, § 1; March 4.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1258 Public libraries; capital improvement fund.

12-1258.
Public libraries; capital improvement fund.
The library board of any public library is hereby authorized to direct a transfer annually from the general operating fund of such library not to exceed 10% of the amount of money credited to such fund to a capital improvement fund. All money credited to such fund shall be used by the library board for the purpose of improving, furnishing, equipping, remodeling or making additions to the library. Such fund shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 79-2925 to 79-2937, and amendments thereto. If the library board determines that money which has been transferred to such fund or any part thereof is not needed for the purpose for which transferred, the library board is hereby authorized to direct a retransfer of such amount not needed to the general operating fund and such retransfer and expenditure thereof shall be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 79-2925 to 79-2937, and amendments thereto.
In making the budget of the library, the amounts credited to, and the amount on hand in, the capital improvement fund and the amount expended therefrom shall be shown on the budget for the information of the taxpayers of the municipality in which the library is located. Moneys in such fund may be invested in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 10-131, and amendments thereto, with interest thereon credited to such fund.
History:
L. 1986, ch. 62, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1259 Topeka public library; issuance of bonds; purpose; election; tax levy.

12-1259.
Topeka public library; issuance of bonds; purpose; election; tax levy.
The board of directors of the Topeka public library may issue general obligation bonds of the Topeka public library for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, repairing, remodeling, furnishing and equipping any buildings or additions thereto, together with sites therefor, for library purposes. No bonds shall be issued until the question of their issuance and the amount of such issuance has been submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of the city of Topeka at any special, general or primary election, and a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon votes in favor thereof. The election shall be called and held and the bonds shall be issued, sold, delivered, registered and retired in the manner provided by the general bond law. Bonds issued pursuant to this section shall not be subject to or within any bonded debt limit of the city of Topeka. The board of directors of the Topeka public library shall have the power to levy a tax against all taxable, tangible property in the city of Topeka for the purpose of paying the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on any bonds issued pursuant to this section.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 55, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1260 Topeka and Shawnee county library district; definitions.

12-1260.
Topeka and Shawnee county library district; definitions.
When used in this act and unless otherwise specifically provided therein:
(a) "County" means Shawnee county;
(b) "city" means the city of Topeka, Kansas;
(c) "library district" means all territory located within Shawnee county except that territory located within Rossville township and Silver Lake township;
(d) "board" means the library board of trustees appointed pursuant to the provisions of this act;
(e) "library" means a library which serves the general public and is supported in whole or in part with tax money and shall be called the Topeka and Shawnee county public library;
(f) "governing body" means the governing body of a city or the board of county commissioners of a county; and
(g) "maintenance and support" means the general and usual cost and expense of operating a library.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 133, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1261 Same; procedure to create district; election; transfer of assets and liabilities.

12-1261.
Same; procedure to create district; election; transfer of assets and liabilities.
(a) The board of trustees of the Topeka public library may adopt a resolution proposing to create a library district. A copy of such resolution shall be filed with the county election officer who shall call and hold an election thereon. Such election shall be called and held in the manner provided by the general bond law.
(b) If a majority of the qualified electors of the proposed library district who reside within the corporate limits of the city and a majority of the qualified electors of the proposed library district who reside outside the corporate limits of the city voting on the proposition vote in favor thereof:
(1) A library shall be established and maintained and a library board shall be appointed as provided in this act;
(2) all contracts entered into by the board of directors of the Topeka public library shall be binding on the library board appointed pursuant to this act;
(3) all outstanding bonds, debts and other obligations of the Topeka public library shall become an obligation of the Topeka and Shawnee county public library; and
(4) all rights, property and other assets of the Topeka public library shall be transferred to the Topeka and Shawnee county public library.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 133, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1262 Same; governing body; appointment; term; vacancies; expenses of members.

12-1262.
Same; governing body; appointment; term; vacancies; expenses of members.
(a) Any library district created pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1261 shall be governed by a board of trustees. Such board shall consist of 10 members. Seven members shall be appointed by the governing body of the city and shall be residents of the city. Three members shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners. Members appointed by the board of county commissioners shall be residents of the library district, who reside outside the corporate limits of the city and each shall reside in a different commissioner district.
(b) Members of the board of directors of the Topeka public library serving prior to the election creating the library district shall continue on the board until the expiration of the term for which originally appointed. Such members shall be eligible for reappointment. The board of county commissioners shall appoint three members to the library board within 60 days following the election approving the creation of the district. Such members shall serve for terms expiring the second April 30 following the date of appointment. Upon expiration of the terms of such members, succeeding members shall be appointed for terms of four years.
(c) Except as provided by this section, members of the board shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
(d) Members of the library board shall receive no compensation but shall be paid their actual and necessary expenses in attending meetings and in carrying out their duties as members of the board.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 133, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1263 Same; board a municipal corporation.

12-1263.
Same; board a municipal corporation.
The board shall constitute a body corporate and politic, possessing the usual powers of a corporation for public purposes, under the name and style of "the board of trustees of the Topeka and Shawnee county public library" and under such name may contract, sue and be sued and acquire, hold and convey real and personal property in accordance with law.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 133, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1264 Same; organization of board; officers; meetings; treasurer's bond; treasurer's reports.

12-1264.
Same; organization of board; officers; meetings; treasurer's bond; treasurer's reports.
(a) Each year the members of a library board shall meet and organize by the election of a chairperson, a secretary and a treasurer and such other officers as they may deem necessary. The board shall fix the date and place of its regular meetings and special meetings may be called by the chairperson or upon written request of a majority of the members. Written notice, stating the time and place of any special meeting and the purpose for which called, unless waived, shall be given to each member of the board at least two days in advance of such meeting, and no business other than that stated in the notice shall be transacted at such meeting.
(b) The treasurer of the library board shall give bond, in an amount fixed by the board and approved by the governing body of the city and county, for the safekeeping and due disbursement of all funds that may come into the treasurer's hands. The bond shall be filed with the clerk of the county. Except where otherwise provided by law, the county treasurer shall pay over to the treasurer of the library board all funds collected for the maintenance of the library, and the treasurer of the library board shall pay out the funds on orders of the board signed by the secretary and chairperson thereof. Such treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all moneys received and disbursed thereby and make a report thereof to the library board monthly, or as often as the board requires.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 133, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1265 Same; use of library; rules and regulations.

12-1265.
Same; use of library; rules and regulations.
The library shall be free to the use of the residents of the library district, subject always to such reasonable rules and regulations as the library board may adopt. The board may exclude from the use of the library any and all persons who shall willfully violate such rules. The library board may extend the use and privilege of such library to nonresidents of the district and may make exchanges of books with any other library upon such terms and conditions as the board may from time to time by its regulations prescribe.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 133, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1267 Same; annual budget; tax levy to support library; procedure to increase levy.

12-1267.
Same; annual budget; tax levy to support library; procedure to increase levy.
(a) The board shall prepare, publish and approve an annual budget for the maintenance and support of the library and may levy a tax not to exceed five mills on all taxable tangible property in the library district. At least 10 days prior to filing the adopted budget with the county clerk, the board shall submit the budget to the governing body of the city and county for review thereby.
(b) Whenever the board determines that the tax levy of five mills authorized by subsection (a) is insufficient to maintain and support the library, the board shall adopt a resolution declaring it necessary to increase the annual levy by an additional amount not to exceed 1/4 mill in any one year up to a total amount which shall not exceed an amount equal to eight mills in any year.
(c) Any such resolution adopted under subsection (b) shall state the total amount of the tax to be levied for library purposes and shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official county newspaper. Whereupon such annual levy in an amount not to exceed the amount stated in the resolution may be made for the ensuing budget year and each successive budget year unless a petition, signed by at least 5% of the qualified electors of the library district, requesting an election upon the proposition to increase the tax levy in excess of the current tax levy is filed with the county election officer within 60 days following the date of the last publication of the resolution. In the event a valid petition is filed, no such increased levy shall be made without such proposition having been submitted to and having been approved by a majority of the electors of the library district voting at an election called and held thereon. All such elections shall be called and held in the manner provided by the general bond law. Such taxes shall be levied and collected in like manner as other taxes, which levy the board shall certify, on or before August 25 of each year, to the county clerk who is hereby authorized and required to place the same on the tax roll of the county to be collected by the county treasurer and paid over by the county treasurer to the treasurer of such board.
(d) The levy authorized by this section shall not be deemed a levy of the city or county, and shall be in addition to all other levies authorized or limited by law.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 133, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1268 Same; capital improvement fund.

12-1268.
Same; capital improvement fund.
If the library occupies a public building upon a site acquired therefor and the building and site are free from any bonded indebtedness, then an amount not to exceed 20% of any annual budget prepared, published and approved by the board may be allocated to a special accruing fund for the cost of erecting and equipping any addition to, or branch of, such library and for the acquisition of any additional site required for the erection of any such addition, branch or parking facility for use by the patrons of such library. Expenses for major capital improvements or major equipment purchases to cover such matters as, but not limited to, major roof repair, new computerized circulation or security systems and bookmobile replacement also may be paid with funds from the special accruing fund.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 133, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1269 Same; contracts with other municipalities for library services.

12-1269.
Same; contracts with other municipalities for library services.
The governing body of any municipality not maintaining a library may contract with the board for the furnishing of library service to such municipality, and to pay the costs of such library service the municipality is hereby authorized to levy a tax in the amount authorized to be levied by such municipality for the establishment and maintenance of a library and, in the case of cities and counties, 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.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 133, § 10; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1270 Same; issuance of bonds; purpose; election; tax levy.

12-1270.
Same; issuance of bonds; purpose; election; tax levy.
The board may issue general obligation bonds of the library district for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, repairing, remodeling, furnishing and equipping any buildings or additions thereto, together with sites therefor, for library purposes. No bonds shall be issued until the question of their issuance and the amount of such issuance has been submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of the library district at any special, general or primary election, and a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon votes in favor thereof. The election shall be called and held and the bonds shall be issued, sold, delivered, registered and retired in the manner provided by the general bond law. Bonds issued pursuant to this section shall not be subject to or within any bonded debt limit of the city or county. The board shall have the power to levy a tax against all taxable tangible property in the library district for the purpose of paying the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on any bonds issued pursuant to this section.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 133, § 11; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1281 Independence area library district act; definitions.

12-1281.
Independence area library district act; definitions.
When used in this act and unless otherwise specifically provided therein:
(a) "Board of education" means the board of education of unified school district no. 446;
(b) "county" means Montgomery county;
(c) "city" means the city of Independence, Kansas;
(d) "library district" means all territory located within the boundaries of unified school district no. 446 and within Montgomery County, Kansas;
(e) "board" means the library board of trustees appointed pursuant to the provisions of this act;
(f) "library" means a library which serves the general public and is supported in whole or in part with tax money and shall be called the Independence area public library;
(g) "governing body" means the governing body of the city of Independence, Kansas or the board of county commissioners of Montgomery county, Kansas; and
(h) "maintenance and support" means the general and usual cost and expense of operating a library.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 68, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1282 Same; procedure to create district; election; existing contracts and obligations.

12-1282.
Same; procedure to create district; election; existing contracts and obligations.
(a) The board of trustees of the Independence public library may adopt a resolution proposing to create a library district. A copy of such resolution shall be filed with the county election officer who shall call and hold an election thereon. Such election shall be called and held in the manner provided by the general bond law.
(b) If a majority of the qualified electors of the proposed library district on the proposition vote in favor thereof:
(1) A library shall be established and maintained and a library board shall be appointed as provided in this act;
(2) all contracts entered into by the board of directors of the Independence public library shall be binding on the library board appointed pursuant to this act; and
(3) all outstanding bonds, debts and other obligations of the Independence public library shall become an obligation of the Independence area public library except that all bonds and debts relating to the ownership or improvement of the real property in which the Independence public library operates shall remain an obligation of the city of Independence, Kansas.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 68, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1283 Same; library board; terms; expenses.

12-1283.
Same; library board; terms; expenses.
(a) Any library district created pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1282, and amendments thereto, shall be governed by a board of trustees. Such board shall consist of seven members. Four members shall be appointed by the governing body of the city of Independence, Kansas and shall be residents of the city. Two members shall be appointed by the board of education. Members appointed by the board of education shall be residents of the library district, who reside outside the corporate limits of the city of Independence but within the boundaries of unified school district no. 446. One member shall be appointed by the governing body of the city of Elk City, Kansas.
(b) Members of the board of directors of the Independence public library serving prior to the election creating the library district shall continue on the board until the expiration of the term for which originally appointed. Such members shall be eligible for reappointment. The board of education shall appoint two members to the library board within 60 days following the election approving the creation of the district. Such members appointed by the board of education and the member appointed by the governing body of the city of Elk City, Kansas shall serve for terms expiring the second April 30 following the date of appointment. Upon expiration of the terms of such members, succeeding members shall be appointed for terms of four years.
(c) Except as provided by this section, members of the library board shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies on the library board shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
(d) Members of the library board shall receive no compensation but shall be paid their actual and necessary expenses in attending meetings and in carrying out their duties as members of the board.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 68, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1284 Same; library board, powers.

12-1284.
Same; library board, powers.
The board shall constitute a body corporate and politic, possessing the usual powers of a corporation for public purposes, under the name and style of "the board of trustees of the Independence area public library" and under such name may contract, sue and be sued and acquire, hold and convey personal property in accordance with law.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 68, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1285 Same; library board, organization; treasurer's bond.

12-1285.
Same; library board, organization; treasurer's bond.
(a) Each year the members of a library board shall meet and organize by the election of a chairperson, a secretary and a treasurer and such other officers as they may deem necessary. The board shall fix the date and place of its regular meetings and special meetings may be called by the chairperson or upon written request of a majority of the members. Written notice, stating the time and place of any special meeting and the purpose for which called, unless waived, shall be given to each member of the board at least two days in advance of such meeting, and no business other than that stated in the notice shall be transacted at such meeting.
(b) The treasurer of the library board shall give bond, in an amount fixed by the board and approved by the governing body of the city and the board of education, for the safekeeping and due disbursement of all funds that may come into the treasurer's hands. The bond shall be filed with the county clerk. Except where otherwise provided by law, the county treasurer shall pay over to the treasurer of the library board all funds collected for the maintenance of the library, and the treasurer of the library board shall pay out the funds on orders of the board signed by the secretary and chairperson thereof. Such treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all moneys received and disbursed thereby and make a report thereof to the library board monthly, or as often as the board requires.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 68, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1286 Same; use of library; rules and regulations.

12-1286.
Same; use of library; rules and regulations.
The library shall be free for the use of the residents of the library district, subject always to such reasonable rules and regulations as the library board may adopt. The library board may exclude from the use of the library any and all persons who shall willfully violate such rules. The library board may extend the use and privilege of such library to nonresidents of the district, charge nonresidents a reasonable fee therefor and make exchanges of books with any other library upon such terms and conditions as the library board may from time to time by its regulations prescribe.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 68, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1287 Same; library board; powers and duties.

12-1287.
Same; library board; powers and duties.
The library board shall have the power:
(a) To make and adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the library;
(b) to lease a site or sites and to lease a building or buildings for the use of the library;
(c) to acquire by purchase, gift or exchange, books, magazines, papers, printed materials, slides, pictures, films, projection equipment, phonograph records and other material and equipment deemed necessary by the board for the maintenance and extension of modern library service;
(d) to employ a librarian and such other employees as the board deems necessary and to remove such employees and to fix their compensation;
(e) to establish and maintain a library or libraries and traveling library service within the district or within any other municipality with which service contract arrangements have been made;
(f) to contract with other libraries or with the governing body of a municipality for the furnishing of library service to the inhabitants of such municipality to the extent and upon such terms as may be agreed upon, and to contract with any school board to furnish library service to any school library or to use the library facilities of the public school to supplement the facilities of the public library;
(g) to receive, accept and administer any money appropriated or granted to it by the state or the federal government or any agency or subdivision thereof for the purpose of aiding or providing library service;
(h) to receive and accept any gift or donation to the library and administer the same in accordance with any provisions thereof. If no provisions are specified, the board shall have the power to hold, invest or reinvest the gift and any dividends, interest, rent or income derived from the gift in the manner the board deems will best serve the interests of the library;
(i) to receive and accept any grant, gift, donation or appropriated or other funds from the United States government, or its agencies, or any other source whatsoever for the purposes of the library district established under this act;
(j) to make annual reports to the state librarian and the governing body of the city of Independence and board of education on or before January 31 of each year for the preceding calendar year, showing receipts and disbursements from all funds under its control, and showing such statistical information relating to library materials acquired and on hand, number of library users, library services available, and other information of general interest as the governing body requires; and
(k) to place money received from sources other than a tax levy for library purposes in a separate fund or funds or in the fund to which the tax levy money is credited unless the grantor or donor directs how and for what purpose the money shall be handled and spent.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 68, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1289 Same; citation of act.

12-1289.
Same; citation of act.
K.S.A. 12-1281 through 12-1289 shall be known and may be cited as the Independence area library district act.
History:
L. 2002, ch. 68, § 11; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1294 Eudora community library district act; purpose of act.

12-1294. Eudora community library district act; purpose of act.
(a) This act shall be known and may be cited as the Eudora community library district act.
(b) The purpose of this act is to allow for the city of Eudora to continue being a part of a library district previously established by the city of Eudora and the Eudora township under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1236 et seq., as in effect in 1968, which allows cities of the third class to join with townships to form a library district. The city of Eudora was declared to be a city of the second class in 2010 and thereafter was not considered part of the library district.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 12, § 1; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1295 Same; definitions.

12-1295. Same; definitions.
When used in the Eudora community library district act:
(a) "Eudora community library district" means all territory located within the boundaries of the city of Eudora and the Eudora township; and
(b) "board" means the board of directors of the Eudora community library district appointed pursuant to the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 12, § 2; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1296 Library district creation; appointed board as provided by joint resolution.

12-1296. Library district creation; appointed board as provided by joint resolution.
(a) The governing body of the city of Eudora and the Eudora township board shall adopt a joint resolution creating a library district. The joint resolution creating the Eudora community library district shall include the following provisions:
(1) The library district board shall be appointed as provided in the joint resolution;
(2) the library district board shall replace the existing Eudora township library board; and
(3) the Eudora community library district shall maintain the Eudora township public library at the discretion of the library district board.
(b) A copy of the joint resolution creating the Eudora community library district shall be filed with the county clerk.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 12, § 3; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1297 Existing contracts, debt obligations.

12-1297. Existing contracts, debt obligations.
All contracts previously entered into by the Eudora township library district shall be binding on the Eudora community library district and all outstanding bonds, debts and other obligations of the Eudora township library district shall become an obligation of the Eudora community library district.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 12, § 4; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1298 Library district board membership appointed; no compensation; expenses allowed.

12-1298. Library district board membership appointed; no compensation; expenses allowed.
(a) A library district created pursuant to this act shall be governed by a library district board. The board shall consist of five directors who shall be qualified electors of the library district and shall have terms of office as established by the joint resolution. Board members appointed by the Eudora township library board shall continue to serve in their offices as directors of the Eudora community library district board until their respective terms expire and until their successors are appointed by the city of Eudora and the Eudora township as provided in the joint resolution.
(b) Directors serving on the library district board shall receive no compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses in attending meetings and in carrying out their duties as directors.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 12, § 5; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-1299 Meetings; bond for treasurer required.

12-1299. Meetings; bond for treasurer required.
(a) Each year the directors serving on the Eudora community library district board shall meet and organize by the election of a chairperson, secretary, treasurer and such other officers as the board may deem necessary by a majority vote. The board shall fix the date and place of its regular meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or a majority vote of the library district board. Written notice stating the time, place and purpose of any special meeting, unless waived, shall be given to each director at least two days prior to such meeting, and no business other than that stated in the notice shall be transacted at such meeting. The library district board may adopt such bylaws as the library district board may deem appropriate, consistent with the provisions of this act.
(b) The treasurer of the library district board shall give bond, in an amount fixed by the library district board. The bond shall be filed with the Douglas county clerk. Except where otherwise provided by law, the Douglas county treasurer shall pay over to the treasurer of the library district board all funds collected for the maintenance of the library or libraries within the library district, and the treasurer of the library district board shall pay out the funds on orders of the board, signed by the secretary and chairperson of the board. The treasurer of the library district board shall keep an accurate record of all moneys received and disbursed thereby and make a monthly report thereof to the library district board, or as often as the board requires.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 12, § 6; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-12,100 Library district; powers.

12-12,100. Library district; powers.
The Eudora community library district shall constitute a body corporate and politic and shall have the power to:
(a) Enter into contracts;
(b) sue, and be sued;
(c) acquire, hold and convey real and personal property;
(d) make and adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the library district;
(e) lease a site or sites and to lease a building or buildings for library purposes;
(f) acquire material and equipment deemed necessary by the library district board for the maintenance and extension of modern library service;
(g) employ one or more librarians and such other employees as the library district board deems necessary;
(h) establish and maintain a library and traveling library service within the library district or within any other municipality with which service contract arrangements have been made;
(i) contract with other libraries or the governing body of a municipality for the furnishing of library service to the residents of the municipality and contract with any school board to furnish library service to any school library or to use the library facilities of the public school to supplement the facilities of the public library;
(j) receive, accept and administer any moneys appropriated or granted to it by the state or the federal government;
(k) receive and accept any gift or donation to the library district and administer the same in accordance with any provisions thereof; and
(l) make annual reports to the state librarian, on or before January 31 of each year for the preceding calendar year, showing receipts and disbursements from all funds under its control and showing such statistical information relating to library materials acquired and on hand, number of library users, library services available and other information of general interest as the governing body requires.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 12, § 7; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-12,101 Use of library facilities by district residents; nonresidents, charge.

12-12,101. Use of library facilities by district residents; nonresidents, charge.
(a) The library facilities shall be free for the use of the residents of the library district, subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the library district board may adopt. The library district board may exclude from the use of a library any and all persons who shall willfully violate its rules.
(b) The library district board may extend the use and privilege of the library to nonresidents of the library district, charge nonresidents a reasonable fee therefor, and make exchanges of books with any other library upon such terms and conditions as the library district board may prescribe.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 12, § 8; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-12,102 Library district bonds; election.

12-12,102. Library district bonds; election.
(a) The library district board may issue general obligation bonds of the library district for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing, reconstructing, repairing, remodeling, furnishing and equipping any library building or additions thereto, including any sites therefor. Bonds issued pursuant to this section shall not be subject to or within any bonded debt limit of the city of Eudora or Eudora township. The library district may levy a tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on such bonds.
(b) The question of issuing general obligation bonds shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the library district. The election shall be called and held, and the bonds issued in accordance with the provisions of the general bond law. An election may be conducted pursuant to the mail ballot election act, K.S.A. 25-431 et seq., and amendments thereto. If a majority of persons eligible to vote approve the bond issue proposition, the bonds may be issued.
(c) The bonds shall not be considered a debt obligation of the city of Eudora or the Eudora township.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 12, § 9; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 12 - Libraries › 12-12,103 Annual budget, tax levy; protest petition, election.

12-12,103. Annual budget, tax levy; protest petition, election.
(a) The library district board shall prepare and publish an annual budget for the maintenance and support of the library.
(b) The board is authorized to levy a tax of not to exceed 5 mills on all tangible property in the library district to fund the budget as determined by the library district board. The tax shall be levied and collected in like manner as other taxes and shall be kept by the library district in a separate fund to be known as the library fund of the library district. The tax levy shall not be considered a tax levy of the city of Eudora or the Eudora township.
(c) The board of the library district shall have the authority to increase the mill levy authorized by subsection (b) on each dollar assessed tangible valuation for the property of the library district for the acquisition, maintenance and support of a free public library by adoption of a resolution. Such resolution shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. If within 30 days after the last publication of the resolution, a petition signed by not less than 5% of the qualified electors in the library district is filed in the office of the county election officer requesting an election on the mill levy increase from the prior year, no increase levy shall be made unless the question is submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of the library district voting at an election. The election shall be called and held in the manner provided under the general bond law. If the question is approved, the levy shall be certified and placed on the tax rolls.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 12, § 10; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 13 - Parks, Public Squares And Market Squares › 12-1301 Land for park purposes; sales or exchanges in connection with parks; use of moneys; notice; protest; election; validation of prior sales and conveyances.

12-1301.
Land for park purposes; sales or exchanges in connection with parks; use of moneys; notice; protest; election; validation of prior sales and conveyances.
Any city may acquire by purchase, or lease or may take options upon, land within or without the limits of said city to be used as a public park for the use and benefit of the people of said city. Any city may trade or exchange any public park, public square or market square which it may own, or any portion thereof, for other land to be used for similar purposes, or may sell the same. Any such sale heretofore made is hereby confirmed, legalized and declared to be a valid sale and conveyance. Before making any such trade or exchange or sale, the city shall first publish notice of such proposal in the official city paper once each week for two consecutive weeks upon the same day of the week and, if within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication there has not been filed with the city clerk of such city a protest signed by qualified electors of such city equal in number to not less than ten percent (10%) of the electors who voted at the last preceding regular city election as shown by the poll books, such city may make such sale, trade or exchange.
In the event such a petition is filed with the city clerk within the time prescribed above no such sale, trade or exchange shall be made until the governing body shall be instructed so to do by a majority of all the votes cast on this proposition at a regular or special election. Any election required as herein provided shall be called and held as provided by law for bond elections.
History:
R.S. 1923, § 12-1301; L. 1939, ch. 97, § 1; L. 1941, ch. 107, § 1; L. 1947, ch. 121, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 106, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 77, § 2; April 8.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 13 - Parks, Public Squares And Market Squares › 12-1302 Same; bonds for land and improvements; election.

12-1302.
Same; bonds for land and improvements; election.
For the purpose of acquiring land for park purposes under the provisions of this act or for the improvement thereof, cities may issue bonds whenever in the judgment of the governing body thereof it shall be expedient to acquire such lands or make such improvements: Provided, No such bonds shall be issued for the purpose of making improvements for park purposes until the governing body shall be instructed to do so by a majority of all the votes cast on the proposition at any general or special election: Provided further, Before bonds shall be issued for the purpose of acquiring land for park purposes under the provisions of this act the governing body of the city shall cause to be published once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the official city paper a notice of its intention to acquire such lands and issue bonds in payment thereof, which shall describe the lands to be acquired and the amount of the bonds to be issued. Such bonds may be issued and the property acquired unless a petition requesting an election upon the issuance of such bonds, signed by electors equal in number to not less than ten percent (10%) of the electors who voted at the last preceding regular city election as shown by the poll books, is filed with the city clerk within thirty (30) days following the last publication of such resolution. In the event a sufficient petition is filed within the time provided, no such bonds shall be issued until the governing body shall have submitted the question to and received the approval of a majority of those voting on the proposition at an election.
Any election held and any bonds issued shall be as provided by the general law.
History: R.S. 1923, § 12-1302; L. 1925, ch. 96, § 1; L. 1939, ch. 97, § 2; L. 1965, ch. 106, § 2; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 13 - Parks, Public Squares And Market Squares › 12-1302a Bonds for swimming pools; nonlitigation certificate, exception.

12-1302a.
Bonds for swimming pools; nonlitigation certificate, exception.
The governing body of any city which, prior to the effective date of this act, has authorized, pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1302, and amendments thereto, the issuance of general obligation bonds of the city in the amount of $75,000 for the purpose of swimming pool and other park improvements is hereby authorized to issue and sell such bonds in the manner provided by law without approval by election and without executing a nonlitigation certificate required by K.S.A. 10-108a, and amendments thereto. All proceedings for the issuance of such bonds and all bonds issued pursuant thereto are hereby validated and confirmed. The total amount of bonds issued under authority of this act shall not exceed the amount of $75,000.
History:
L. 1986, ch. 60, § 1; April 17.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 13 - Parks, Public Squares And Market Squares › 12-1303 City parks; maintenance; tax levy, use of proceeds.

12-1303.
City parks; maintenance; tax levy, use of proceeds.
For the purpose of maintaining such parks 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, cities are hereby authorized to levy a tax to be known as park tax.
History:
L. 1909, ch. 69, § 3; R.S. 1923, § 12-1303; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 42; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 13 - Parks, Public Squares And Market Squares › 12-1304 Same; park control and regulations.

12-1304.
Same; park control and regulations.
City parks so established shall be under the control of the governing body of said cities, who shall provide for the establishing and care of the same out of the funds raised as aforesaid, and shall make suitable regulations for the care and government of such parks.
History:
L. 1909, ch. 69, § 4; March 26; R.S. 1923, § 12-1304.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 13 - Parks, Public Squares And Market Squares › 12-1306 Eminent domain.

12-1306.
Eminent domain.
Whenever it shall become necessary in any city to condemn or appropriate land within or without the limits of the city for public parks for the use and benefit of the people of the city and the governing body of the city declares it necessary to condemn or appropriate any private property for which the purchase price cannot be agreed upon with the owner of such property, the governing body of the city shall cause a survey to be made by a licensed land surveyor or a professional engineer who is competent to conduct a land survey, and such survey and description of the land so required shall be filed with the city clerk. Thereupon, the governing body of the city shall make an order declaring the necessity of such appropriation and the purposes for which the land is to be condemned or appropriated and a description of the land as shown by the survey, and all other and further proceedings necessary for the condemnation and appropriation of the land shall be had and conducted as provided by law.
History:
R.S. 1923, 12-1306; L. 2006, ch. 192, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities › Article 13 - Parks, Public Squares And Market Squares › 12-1310 Cemetery land for park purposes.

12-1310.
Cemetery land for park purposes.
The governing body of any city may and they are hereby given authority to set aside for park purposes any portion of cemetery land owned by said city that is unsuitable for burial purposes, and such tracts thus set apart for park purposes shall be deemed and held to be public parks and not cemetery land.
History:
L. 1933, ch. 117, § 1; March 3.