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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1378 Same; estimate of costs filed with city clerk; benefit assessment; publication notice; limitation of actions.

13-1378.
Same; estimate of costs filed with city clerk; benefit assessment; publication notice; limitation of actions.
Whenever the governing body shall have acquired lands for public parking stations it shall cause to be made by some competent person an estimate, under oath, of the cost of improving the land for parking stations, which estimate shall be filed with the city clerk. The percentage of the cost of improving such parking stations to be assessed against the benefit district shall be the same as determined for the cost of acquiring the lands therefor. The assessment against the benefit district shall be apportioned among the various lots, tracts, pieces and parcels of land within the benefit district in accordance with the special benefits accruing thereto, this apportionment of benefit assessments to be made by three disinterested property owners appointed by the governing body of such city within thirty days after the filing of the estimates of the cost of said improvement with the city clerk.
As soon as the amount chargeable against each piece of property is ascertained, the governing body of such city shall by ordinance levy such amount against this said real estate in the benefit district, which ordinance shall be published once in the official city paper. No suit to question the validity of the proceedings of the city shall be commenced after thirty days from the awarding of a contract for such improvements and until the expiration of said thirty days the contractor shall not commence work under his or her contract. If no suit shall be filed within such thirty days then all proceedings theretofore had shall be held to be regular, sufficient and valid.
History:
L. 1941, ch. 128, § 5; L. 1947, ch. 143, § 2; L. 1949, ch. 142, § 3; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1380 Same; bonds.

13-1380.
Same; bonds.
Bonds of such city may be issued and sold to pay the cost of the lands acquired and the cost of such improvements. The bonds shall be payable in not to exceed 10 annual installments. The last installment shall be not later than 12 years from the date of issuance of such bonds. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of interest prescribed by K.S.A. 10-1009, and amendments thereto.
History: L. 1941, ch. 128, § 7; L. 1949, ch. 142, § 5; L. 1970, ch. 64, § 30; L. 1983, ch. 49, § 62; May 12.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1380a Same; maintenance and policing by city; charges.

13-1380a.
Same; maintenance and policing by city; charges.
After any parking stations are acquired and improved by the city, the cost of maintaining, operating and policing the same shall be borne by the city. The use of such stations shall be free or for such charge or charges as shall be determined by the governing body to be collected either by parking meters or by attendants or otherwise.
History:
L. 1949, ch. 142, § 6; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1380b Same; discontinuance.

13-1380b.
Same; discontinuance.
If any parking station so acquired and improved shall become unsuitable or unusable as a parking station, the governing body by ordinance may discontinue the use of said land as a parking station and use the same for other city purposes or sell the same as provided by law.
History:
L. 1949, ch. 142, § 7; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1381 Same; invalidity of part.

13-1381.
Same; invalidity of part.
If any part or parts, words or phrases or any section shall be held to be unconstitutional, such unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this act and it shall be conclusively presumed that the legislature would have passed this act without such part or parts which shall be held to be unconstitutional.
History:
L. 1941, ch. 128, § 8; April 3.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1385 Certain cities of 165,000 population or more; purchase and improvement of real estate for parks; bonds.

13-1385.
Certain cities of 165,000 population or more; purchase and improvement of real estate for parks; bonds.
Any city of the first class having a population of one hundred sixty-five thousand inhabitants or more and having a board of park commissioners may issue general bonds of such city in a total amount not exceeding $150,000 for the purpose of purchasing real estate and improving the same for park purposes.
History: L. 1949, ch. 140, § 1; February 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1386 Same; resolution.

13-1386.
Same; resolution.
Before the issuance of any such bonds the board of park commissioners of such city shall by resolution determine the necessity for such purchase of real estate and such improvement of the same for park purposes, and shall file a certified copy of such resolution with the city clerk of such city.
History: L. 1949, ch. 140, § 2; February 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1387 Same; bond election; validation of prior proceedings.

13-1387.
Same; bond election; validation of prior proceedings.
All bonds issued under this act shall be issued in the manner provided by law and any such bonds so issued shall be excluded from all the limitations contained in K.S.A. 13-1320 in determining the amount of bonds which said city may issue under the provisions of said section: Provided, That such bonds shall first be authorized by a majority of the qualified electors of such city voting on such proposition at an election duly called and held as provided by law: Provided further, That all proceedings heretofore taken in connection with the holding of any such election and the issuance of such bonds be and they are hereby validated.
History: L. 1949, ch. 140, § 3; February 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1388 Off-street parking facilities, acquisition and dispositions; use for other purposes.

13-1388.
Off-street parking facilities, acquisition and dispositions; use for other purposes.
Any city of the first or second class may, as hereinafter provided, acquire by purchase, lease, gift or condemnation any land or lands in any areas zoned as business, commercial or industrial districts in such city for off-street parking facilities, and may dispose of improvements thereon not appropriate to parking uses, if such there be and may improve any such land or lands by the construction of a building thereon, or otherwise, so as to provide parking facilities.
In acquiring any land for off-street parking facilities by condemnation the provisions of K.S.A. 26-501 to 26-516, inclusive, shall apply to and be followed in such condemnation proceedings. Title in fee simple to any land or lands condemned under this act shall vest in the city upon the payment by the city of the amount of the award in the manner provided in K.S.A. 26-501 to 26-516, inclusive: Provided, That if any land or lands, including the improvements placed thereon, so acquired by purchase or condemnation shall become unsuitable or unusable as an off-street parking facility, the governing body, by resolution, may discontinue the use of said land as such parking facility and use the same for other public purposes.
History: L. 1951, ch. 175, § 1; L. 1955, ch. 101, § 1; L. 1963, ch. 234, § 34; January 1, 1964.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1389 Same; survey and investigation; resolution, contents; costs, how paid; limitation of actions.

13-1389.
Same; survey and investigation; resolution, contents; costs, how paid; limitation of actions.
The governing body of any city of the first or second class desiring to acquire land or lands and improve same for establishment of off-street parking facilities shall conduct a survey and investigation for the purpose of determining suitable locations for such off-street parking facilities and the approximate cost of acquiring and improving land therefor. For the purpose of such survey and investigation the governing body of such city may employ such appraisers, engineers and other persons as it may deem necessary. The cost of such survey and investigation shall be included as a part of the cost of acquiring and improving the land for off-street parking facilities. If, upon completion of the survey and investigation, the governing body of any such city deems it advisable and of benefit to such city to acquire any land and improve the same for off-street parking facilities, the governing body shall adopt a resolution which shall set forth a description of the land to be acquired, the aggregate amount of money to be expended for acquiring and improving such land, including the cost of the survey and investigation, and the source of the funds to be used to pay the costs of such off-street parking facilities.
The governing body may exercise the authority herein granted if there is money in the current operating fund relating to highways, streets and alleys or in the parking meter fund which will not be necessary for current operations during any budget year. If there is no money available in such funds, the governing body may issue and sell revenue bonds to pay such aggregate costs or any portion thereof. The resolution shall be published once in the official city paper. No suit shall be maintained in any court to enjoin or in any way contest the validity of the proceedings of the governing body of the city under the provisions of this act, unless such suit is instituted and the summons is served within 30 days from and after the first publication of the resolution.
History:
L. 1951, ch. 175, § 2; L. 1955, ch. 101, § 2; L. 1981, ch. 173, § 42; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1390 Same; revenue bonds; rates, fees and operation.

13-1390.
Same; revenue bonds; rates, fees and operation.
Whenever the governing body of any city of the first or second class shall adopt the resolution provided for in K.S.A. 13-1389, as amended, said governing body may proceed to acquire the land described in said resolution by purchase, lease, gift or condemnation and may proceed to improve such lands acquired so as to provide off-street parking facilities. In the event that the governing body of the city shall find it necessary to issue revenue bonds to pay any or all of the aggregate cost involved in the acquiring and improvement of such land or lands for off-street parking facilities, such bonds shall be issued and sold as herein provided. The governing body of any such city is hereby authorized to determine the kind or type of off-street parking facilities to be established, the rates or fees to be charged for the use thereof, the method of operation, including the leasing thereof, and the rules and regulations governing use and operation thereof.
History:
L. 1951, ch. 175, § 3; L. 1955, ch. 101, § 3; March 3.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1392 Same; pledge of certain revenues.

13-1392.
Same; pledge of certain revenues.
In the event that any city to which this act applies, has taken preliminary proceedings relating to the authorization and issuance of revenue bonds but said bonds have not yet been issued, the governing body of said city may, if it deems it advisable, pledge the revenues derived from the off-street parking facilities and the on-street parking meters of said city in the same manner and to the same extent as provided in this act.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 101, § 5; March 3.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1395 Revenue bonds for revenue producing swimming pools and golf courses in cities of over 200,000 population.

13-1395.
Revenue bonds for revenue producing swimming pools and golf courses in cities of over 200,000 population.
The board of park commissioners of any city having a population in excess of two hundred thousand (200,000) is hereby authorized and empowered to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition, construction, alteration, repair, improvement, extension or enlargement of any revenue producing swimming pools and golf courses owned and operated by such board, subject to the terms and conditions of this act.
History:
L. 1967, ch. 110, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1396 Same; payment exclusively from revenues derived from operations.

13-1396.
Same; payment exclusively from revenues derived from operations.
Bonds issued under the terms of this act, together with interest thereon, shall be paid exclusively from the revenue derived from the operation of such swimming pools and golf courses.
History:
L. 1967, ch. 110, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1397 Same; revenues to separate fund; use.

13-1397.
Same; revenues to separate fund; use.
Revenues derived from the operation of any such swimming pools and golf courses financed in whole or in part by revenue bonds authorized by this act shall be paid into the treasury of the board of park commissioners and kept in a separate fund and shall not be used except for the purpose of paying the cost of operation, maintenance and improvement of such swimming pools and golf courses, providing an adequate depreciation fund and paying the principal of and the interest upon the revenue bonds issued under the act.
History:
L. 1967, ch. 110, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1398 Same; bonds lien upon revenue, recitals; verity; negotiability; outside bonded debt limitations.

13-1398.
Same; bonds lien upon revenue, recitals; verity; negotiability; outside bonded debt limitations.
Such revenue bonds are hereby made a lien on the revenue produced from the operation of such swimming pools and golf courses but shall not be general obligations of the issuing board and not contain the recital set forth in K.S.A. 10-112 or any amendment thereof, but shall contain recitals stating the authority under which such bonds are issued; that they are issued in conformity with the provisions, restrictions and limitations of that authority and that such bonds and the interest thereon are to be paid by the issuing board from the revenues derived from the fees, rates or charges herein mentioned and not from any other fund or source; that the same have been registered in the office of the clerk of the issuing municipality and the auditor of the state of Kansas respectively and that said bonds are negotiable. All such bonds, when registered and issued as herein provided, shall import absolute verity and shall be conclusive in favor of all persons purchasing such bonds; that all proceedings and conditions precedent have been held and performed to authorize the issuance thereof and such bonds shall be negotiable and shall be issued in addition to the statutory limits of bonded indebtedness of the issuing board or municipality.
History:
L. 1967, ch. 110, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-1399 Same; sale restrictions.

13-1399.
Same; sale restrictions.
Bonds issued under this act shall not be sold for less than the principal amount thereof and accrued interest thereon and shall not be offered for sale nor purchased by the state school fund commission.
History:
L. 1967, ch. 110, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-13,100 Same; terms.

13-13,100.
Same; terms.
Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this act shall mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance. Such bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of interest prescribed by K.S.A. 10-1009, and amendments thereto. In no case where revenue bonds are issued pursuant to this act, after the project has been completed, shall the total amount received therefrom be in excess of the actual costs of the project. In the case where the bonds are issued prior to completion of the project and the total amount received therefrom exceeds the actual costs of the project when completed, then the excess shall forthwith be deposited in a separate fund and shall not be used except for the purpose of paying the principal of and the interest upon the revenue bonds issued under the act. No board or municipality shall have any right or authority to levy taxes to pay any of the principal of or interest on any such bond or any judgment against the issuing board or municipality on account thereof, and the provisions of K.S.A. 10-113, and amendments thereto, shall not apply to any bonds issued hereunder.
History:
L. 1967, ch. 110, § 6; L. 1970, ch. 64, § 32; L. 1978, ch. 99, § 18; L. 1983, ch. 49, § 64; May 12.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13 - Parks, Parkways, Boulevards And Playgrounds › 13-13,101 Same; contracts, powers of board of park commissioners; notice of bond issue; protest petition; election, when.

13-13,101.
Same; contracts, powers of board of park commissioners; notice of bond issue; protest petition; election, when.
The board of park commissioners of any such city, by a two-thirds vote of the members thereof, and with approval of the governing body of the city, may contract for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement, extension or enlargement of such revenue producing swimming pools and golf courses and to issue such bonds in payment of the costs thereof: Provided, however, That the board of park commissioners shall, before contracting for any such acquisition, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement, extension or enlargement, cause to be published in the official paper of such city a notice of its intention so to do, which notice shall describe the nature of the proposed acquisition, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement, extension or enlargement of such swimming pools and golf courses, state the total amount of the cost thereof, and the amount of bonds to be issued for the payment thereof: Provided, however, That if within fifteen (15) days after the publication as aforesaid of such notice, there shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality wherein the board of park commissioners is located, a written protest against such proposed acquisition, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement, extension or enlargement and such bond issue signed by not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of such municipality determined on the basis of the total vote cast for secretary of state in such city at the last preceding general election, the governing body of such municipality shall thereupon submit such proposed project and the proposed bond issue to the electors of such municipality at a special election to be called for that purpose upon at least ten (10) days notice to be held not later than sixty (60) days after the filing of such protest, or at a regular city election or general election, which will occur not sooner than thirty (30) days nor not later than sixty (60) days after the filing of such protest. In the event that a majority of such voters voting on such proposition at such election shall vote in favor thereof, such acquisition, construction, alteration, repair, improvement, extension or enlargement of such revenue producing swimming pools and golf courses shall be made and such bonds may be issued in payment of the cost thereof.
History:
L. 1967, ch. 110, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a03 Established municipal university; management and control; rights and powers.

13-13a03.
Established municipal university; management and control; rights and powers.
The management and control of the municipal university established under the provisions of article 13a of chapter 13 of Kansas Statutes Annotated shall be vested in a board to be known as the board of regents of ______________ university of______________ (filling out the first blank with the name of the university and the second blank with the name of the municipality). By such name the municipal university may sue and be sued, issue contracts and hold such real and personal property as it may acquire. Such university shall possess the usual powers of a corporation for public purposes.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 3; L. 1941, ch. 129, § 1; L. 1949, ch. 143, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 3; L. 1981, ch. 83, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a05 Board members appointed by governing body of city and board of county commissioners; residence requirements; terms of office.

13-13a05. Board members appointed by governing body of city and board of county commissioners; residence requirements; terms of office.
(a) Whenever the board of regents of a municipal university levies a countywide retailers' sales tax pursuant to K.S.A. 13-13a38, and amendments thereto, the term of the member appointed from the city-at-large shall lapse. The terms of office of the members from the three board member districts appointed by the mayor of the city prior to the levying of a countywide retailer's sales tax shall expire on the dates of such members existing terms respectively. Each successor member shall be appointed and hold office for a term of four years and until a successor has been appointed and qualified.
(b) Whenever the board of regents of a municipal university levies a countywide retailers' sales tax pursuant to the provisions of this act, the board of county commissioners of the county in which the university is located shall appoint a member of the board of regents who is a resident of the county but not of the city. The term of office of the appointee shall be for a term of four years and until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Each successor member shall be appointed and hold office for a term of four years and until a successor has been appointed and qualified.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 5; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 5; L. 1981, ch. 83, § 3; L. 1999, ch. 88, § 4; L. 2023, ch. 6, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a06 Board members appointed by governor; terms of office.

13-13a06.
Board members appointed by governor; terms of office.
(a) On the effective date of this act, the governor shall appoint two members of the board of regents as successors to two of the members who were appointed by the board of education of the school district in which the municipal university is located prior to the effective date of this act. The term of the member appointed to serve for a term expiring June 30, 1982, shall expire on the effective date of this act. The successor member shall serve for a term expiring June 30, 1983. The successor member to the member whose term expired June 30, 1981, shall serve for a term expiring June 30, 1984. The terms of the members appointed by the board of education prior to the effective date of this act to serve for terms expiring June 30, 1983, and June 30, 1984, respectively, shall expire June 30, 1982. On July 1, 1982, the governor shall appoint one successor member to serve for a term expiring June 30, 1986. The regent position held by the other member shall lapse. Upon the expiration of the terms of the three members first appointed by the governor after the effective date of this act, each successor member shall be appointed and hold office for a term of four years and until a successor has been appointed and qualified.
(b) Whenever the taxing district of the municipal university has been extended to include the entire territory of the county in which the university is located, the board of county commissioners shall meet and appoint one member to the board of regents of the municipal university to serve for a term of four years. Upon the expiration of the term of the first member appointed by the governor, the board of county commissioners shall meet and appoint a successor thereto. Such succeeding member shall be appointed for a term of four years. Upon the expiration of the terms of the remaining members, succeeding members shall be appointed for a term of four years and until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 6; L. 1965, ch. 420, § 24; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 6; L. 1981, ch. 83, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a08 Oath of board of regents; service without compensation; organization; quorum.

13-13a08.
Oath of board of regents; service without compensation; organization; quorum.
(a) Immediately after receiving notification of their appointment, regents-elect shall take oath to uphold the constitution of the United States and the constitution of Kansas, and faithfully, honestly and impartially to discharge the duties of their office. Regents shall serve without compensation.
(b) The board of regents shall organize each year, electing from their own number a chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary for the full discharge of the duties imposed on them. A majority of the regents duly appointed and qualified at any time shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 8; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 8; L. 1981, ch. 83, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a09 Rules and regulations by board of regents; tuition and charges.

13-13a09.
Rules and regulations by board of regents; tuition and charges.
The board of regents so constituted shall have power to prescribe such rules, bylaws and regulations as may be proper for the board and for the government of the municipal university, its faculty, instructors, other employees and all students attending the university, subject to the existing laws of the state and of the United States. Said board of regents shall also have power to fix reasonable tuition and other charges to be paid by students attending said university, and may, in its discretion make additional charges to students who are not residents of the taxing district of said university.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 9; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a11 Management of university; authority of regents.

13-13a11.
Management of university; authority of regents.
Such board of regents shall be vested with all powers, authority and control belonging to or vested in such municipal university with respect to the management of the estate, property and funds given, transferred, covenanted or pledged to such municipal university in trust or otherwise for such municipal university.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 11; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 11; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a12 Employment of president and other employees by regents; delegation of authority.

13-13a12.
Employment of president and other employees by regents; delegation of authority.
The board of regents of a municipal university shall have power to employ a president of the municipal university, who shall be the chief executive officer of the board and of the municipal university; to employ all teachers, administrative assistants, university police officers and other employees necessary for the maintenance of the municipal university and the discharge of its functions; and to fix the salary or compensation of each; to provide all such necessary buildings, books, apparatus, means and appliances as may be needful for the maintenance and furtherance of the university and its various colleges, departments and undertakings; to make all suitable bylaws delegating all matters concerning admission, government, management and control of students, courses of study, discipline and other internal affairs of such university, as the board may see fit.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 12; L. 1933, ch. 126, § 1; L. 1933, ch. 39, § 1 (Special Session); L. 1945, ch. 118, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 12; L. 1991, ch. 65, § 1; L. 1995, ch. 180, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a13 Powers of regents to receive and hold property; endowments.

13-13a13.
Powers of regents to receive and hold property; endowments.
The board shall have power to receive, hold, purchase, sell, rent and lease property, real, personal or mixed, and may enter into any legal and necessary contract in the discharge of its functions as a fully incorporated body. For the further endowment, maintenance or aid of such municipal university, it may receive bequests; accept and take, as trustee, and in trust for any purpose, any estate, property or fund which may have been or may lawfully be transferred to said board of regents or municipal university for such use by any person, persons or body corporate having them, or any annuity or endowment in the nature of income which may be covenanted or pledged to said board of regents or to the municipal university toward such use by any person, persons or body corporate.
Any person, persons or body corporate having or holding any such estate, property or funds in trust or applicable for the promotion of education or the advancement of any of the arts or sciences may convey, assign and deliver these to such board of regents as trustee in his, her, their or its place, or covenant or pledge its income or any part thereof to such board. Such estate, property, funds or income shall be held and applied by such board of regents in trust for the further endowment and maintenance and aid of such municipal university, in accordance with the terms and true intent of any trust or condition upon which they were originally given or held or may be so given and accepted hereafter, and such board of regents and its successors shall become and are perpetually obliged and held to observe and execute such trust in all respects according to any and all terms lawfully agreed upon at the time of such transfer and acceptance.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 13; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a14 Use of university property for other than university purposes; rules governing.

13-13a14.
Use of university property for other than university purposes; rules governing.
The board of regents of said municipal university shall have power to prescribe rules, regulations, compensation and charges, if any, for the use; and to prescribe the purpose and manner of use, by persons, associations and corporations of the lands or buildings of said university or any part thereof at such times as the same are not required for the use of said university and those attending thereat. Such moneys received by the university shall be credited to the general fund of the university. Said board shall have power to prescribe the fees or charges, if any, such persons, associations or corporations may exact for attendance at or participation in the use so permitted.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 14; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 14; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a16 Courses of study and degrees; regulation by regents; disposition of fees.

13-13a16.
Courses of study and degrees; regulation by regents; disposition of fees.
The board of regents of said municipal university shall have the power to determine all questions of departments or schools to be established within said municipal university, all courses to be offered, degrees to be conferred, all questions of organization or discipline, and the fees or charges to be paid by those availing themselves of the privileges or opportunities of said university, and to delegate the execution of such details as said board may see fit to the duly authorized agents of said board.
The board shall have the right, after conferring with the president and faculty, to confer all honors, diplomas, certificates and degrees suitable to institutions of the same class. The board shall have the power upon such terms and conditions as it may prescribe, to furnish special courses and courses in vocational education subjects and civic administration and other educational advantages, including the admission of nonmatriculated students within the college buildings or elsewhere, and may grant suitable certificates and vocational education diplomas and degrees to such students as shall have completed the course of study so prescribed. All moneys received, as provided by this section, shall be credited to the general fund of said university, and all expenses incurred in pursuance of this section shall be met from said general funds, subject to the regulation of said board of regents.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 16; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 15; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a17 Cooperation between governmental agencies and board of regents.

13-13a17.
Cooperation between governmental agencies and board of regents.
The board of regents of such municipal university is authorized to cooperate with any board of education and with all agencies of the city, state or federal government for the furtherance of education. The governing body of any municipal or taxing subdivision of the state may set apart or appropriate as a site for the buildings and grounds of such municipal university or any of its departments any public grounds not specifically appropriated or dedicated to any other use and any board of education of any such municipal* may, for a like purpose, set apart, convey or lease for a term of years, to and for the use of said municipal university any grounds or buildings owned or controlled by such board.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 17; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 16; July 1.
* The phrase "of any such municipal" should have been stricken in 1976.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a19 Additional powers and authority; construction of act.

13-13a19.
Additional powers and authority; construction of act.
All other powers and privileges necessary for the discharge of the functions of said municipal university which are not herein prescribed or limited are hereby granted, providing they are not in conflict with other specific legislation. The provisions of this act and all grants of power, authority or rights herein made to boards of regents created under the provisions of this act shall be liberally construed and all incidental powers necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act, are hereby expressly granted to and conferred upon such boards of regents.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 111, § 19; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 18; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a20 Annual report of regents.

13-13a20.
Annual report of regents.
The board of regents of the municipal university shall make a written report, as soon after July 1 of each year as is possible, to the governor and to the governing body of the city in which the university is located and submit a copy thereof to the board of education of each school district all or any portion of the territory of which is located within the taxing district of the municipal university and, if the taxing district of the municipal university is extended to the entire territory of the county in which the municipal university is located, to the board of county commissioners of the county. The report shall state fully the status and progress of the university, both educationally and financially, during the fiscal year immediately preceding, and such other information regarding the university as the board of regents shall determine.
History: L. 1925, ch. 111, § 20; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 19; L. 1981, ch. 83, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a20a Invalidity of part.

13-13a20a.
Invalidity of part.
If any section or provision of this act shall be found invalid by any court, it shall be conclusively presumed that this act would have been passed by the legislature without such individual section or provision, and the act as a whole shall not be declared invalid by reason of the fact that one or more sections or provisions may be found invalid by any court.
History: L. 1925, ch. 111, § 21; February 14.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a21 Property to be held in name of university.

13-13a21.
Property to be held in name of university.
All property, whether real, personal or mixed, heretofore or hereafter acquired by any municipal university to which this act applies shall be taken and held in the name of the said municipal university.
History:
L. 1927, ch. 135, § 1; L. 1949, ch. 143, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 87, § 20; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a24 Extension of taxing district; petition; election; eligible voters.

13-13a24.
Extension of taxing district; petition; election; eligible voters.
(a) The taxing district of any municipal university which has heretofore been established under the provisions of article 13a of chapter 13 of Kansas Statutes Annotated may be extended to include the entire territory of the county in which the municipal university is located in the manner provided in this section.
(b) Whenever a petition, signed by not less than ten percent (10%) of the registered voters residing outside of the city but within the county in which such university is located, shall be filed in the office of the county election officer not less than sixty (60) days preceding the date fixed for the holding of the general election in November in any even-numbered year requesting the same, the question of extending the taxing district of said municipal university to the entire territory of said county shall be submitted to the electors of such county residing outside of the corporate limits of the city in which such university is located for their approval or rejection at the general election held in November of such year. Such election shall be conducted in the manner provided by law for elections on questions submitted in the county. Whenever such proposition has been submitted to and been rejected by the voters voting at an election held thereon such proposition shall not again be submitted to the voters of such county. The question shall be stated on the ballot as follows:
"Shall the taxing district of ______________ university of ______________ be extended to include the entire territory of ______________ county, Kansas?"
The first blank shall be filled with the name of the university. The second blank shall be filled with the name of the municipality. The third blank shall be filled with the name of the county in which the university is located. All registered voters residing within the county but outside the corporate limits of the city in which such university is located may vote at the election. If a majority of those voting at such election shall vote in favor of extending the taxing district of the municipal university, the same shall thereupon be extended to the entire territory of the county in which the municipal university is located for all purposes, including the purpose of the budget adopted and taxes certified in the year next succeeding the election, and for all years thereafter.
History:
L. 1976, ch. 87, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a35 Regulations and control of traffic and parking at Washburn university of Topeka; control under board of regents; issuance of permits and allocation of space; fees; removal and impounding of vehicles, when; lien.

13-13a35.
Regulations and control of traffic and parking at Washburn university of Topeka; control under board of regents; issuance of permits and allocation of space; fees; removal and impounding of vehicles, when; lien.
All roads, streets, driveways, and parking facilities for motor vehicles on the grounds of Washburn university of Topeka shall be under the care, control, maintenance and supervision of the board of regents of that university as empowered by K.S.A. 13-13a19. The board is authorized to allocate and designate parking areas on the grounds of the university and may authorize the university: (1) To issue permits to use such parking areas to its officers, employees and to the students attending the university; (2) to allocate parking areas to those persons having business appointments, or to guests of the university; and (3) to fix such fees for misuse of the parking areas by the officers, employees or students attending the university as shall be established by the rules and regulations of the board.
Any motor vehicle parked upon any of the parking facilities of the university without the permission of the board or its authorized agents shall be deemed a common nuisance and the board shall provide for the abatement of the nuisance by providing by rules and regulations for the removal and impounding of the vehicle. The cost of abating, removal and impounding shall be a lien against the motor vehicle until paid by the owner or * of the owner.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 82, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a36 Same; rules and regulations; posting speed limits.

13-13a36.
Same; rules and regulations; posting speed limits.
The board may adopt and enforce rules and regulations governing the parking of motor vehicles upon the roads, streets, driveways and parking facilities of the university and also rules and regulations prescribing speed limits on the roads, streets, driveways and grounds of the university. The rules and regulations prescribing speed limits shall be publicly posted at or on roads, streets, driveways, grounds or parking facilities to which they are applicable and in the manner prescribed by the board.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 82, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a37 Same; fees; use.

13-13a37.
Same; fees; use.
The board may provide for the charging and collection of fees for the use of parking facilities at the university, and these and all fees for misuse of parking areas so collected shall be placed in a separate account and may be used by the university for the payment of the expense of enforcing the rules and regulations governing parking and speed limits and the construction, maintenance and repair of parking facilities at the university.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 82, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a39 Imposition of countywide sales tax; additional sales subject to tax.

13-13a39. Imposition of countywide sales tax; additional sales subject to tax.
Sales subject to the countywide and city retailers' sales tax pursuant to K.S.A. 12-189a, and amendments thereto, shall also be subject to the taxes levied by Washburn University of Topeka under the provisions of K.S.A. 13-13a38, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1999, ch. 88, § 2; L. 2022, ch. 89, § 3; January 1, 2023.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a40 Definitions.

13-13a40.
Definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) "University" means Washburn university of Topeka;
(b) "state board" means the state board of regents; and
(c) "state grant" means the operating grant provided for under subsection (a) of K.S.A. 13-13a41, and amendments thereto, and if entitlement is determined, the quality performance grant provided for under subsection (b) of K.S.A. 13-13a41, and amendments thereto.
History: L. 1961, ch. 365, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 416, § 1; L. 1969, ch. 310, § 38; L. 1972, ch. 263, § 1; L. 1991, ch. 225, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 147, § 58; July 1, 2000.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class › Article 13a - Municipal Universities › 13-13a41 Grants; eligibility and amount; determination of FTE enrollment; limitation on use.

13-13a41. Grants; eligibility and amount; determination of FTE enrollment; limitation on use.
(a) Except to the extent provided in subsection (4), in each fiscal year, the university is entitled to an operating grant from the state general fund in an amount to be determined by the state board. The state board shall:
(1) Determine the average amount of moneys from the state general fund expended per FTE lower division undergraduate student in the preceding fiscal year at the regional state educational institutions;
(2) (A) in the 2002 fiscal year, compute 55% of the amount determined under (1); (B) in the 2003 fiscal year, compute 60% of the amount determined under (1); (C) in the 2004 fiscal year and in each fiscal year thereafter, compute 65% of the amount determined under (1);
(3) multiply the amount computed under (2) by the number of FTE students of the university. Subject to the provisions of subsection (e) of K.S.A. 74-3202d, and amendments thereto, the product is the amount of the operating grant the university is entitled to receive for the fiscal year.
(4) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, no amount of the university's operating grant shall be based upon any credit hour for which the university or its affiliated institute of technology is receiving or is eligible to receive postsecondary tiered technical education state aid in accordance with K.S.A. 71-1803, and amendments thereto.
(b) (1) For the purposes of this section, the FTE enrollment of the university shall be based on: (A) Enrollment of students who are residents of the state of Kansas; and (B) the greater of FTE enrollment in the second or third fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the appropriation for the operating grant is made.
(2) As used in this section, the term "regional state educational institutions" means Emporia state university, Fort Hays state university and Pittsburg state university, and the term "lower division undergraduate student" means a freshman or sophomore.
(c) Moneys received as state grants from the state general fund shall not be expended for the purpose of expansion of graduate programs or for the purpose of expansion of off-campus programs without the prior approval of the state board.
History:
L. 1961, ch. 365, § 3; L. 1965, ch. 416, § 2; L. 1967, ch. 390, § 1; L. 1969, ch. 332, § 1; L. 1973, ch. 290, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 305, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 376, § 1; L. 1977, ch. 233, § 2; L. 1978, ch. 295, § 2; L. 1980, ch. 208, § 3; L. 1982, ch. 282, § 4; L. 1984, ch. 258, § 2; L. 1985, ch. 234, § 3; L. 1988, ch. 274, § 7; L. 1991, ch. 225, § 2; L. 1992, ch. 24, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 147, § 60; L. 2001, ch. 51, § 1; L. 2002, ch. 188, § 9; L. 2011, ch. 97, § 37; July 1.