Cities; limitations

10-308. Cities; limitations. (a) Except as provided in this section and K.S.A. 10-309, and amendments thereto, and in any other statute which specifically exempts bonds from the statutory limitations on bonded indebtedness, the limitation on bonded indebtedness of cities shall be governed by this section. The authorized and outstanding bonded indebtedness of any city shall not exceed 30% of the assessed valuation of the city. (b) (1) The authorized and outstanding bonded indebtedness of the city of Junction City shall not exceed 40% of the assessed valuation of such city. The provisions of this paragraph shall expire on June 30, 2011. (2) On and after July 1, 2011, the authorized and outstanding bonded indebtedness of the city of Junction City shall not exceed 37% of the assessed valuation of such city. The provisions of this paragraph shall expire on June 30, 2016. (3) On and after July 1, 2016, the authorized and outstanding bonded indebtedness of the city of Junction City shall not exceed 34% of the assessed valuation of such city. The provisions of this paragraph shall expire on June 30, 2020. (c) For the purpose of this section, assessed valuation means the value of all taxable tangible property as certified to the county clerk on the preceding August 25 which includes the assessed valuation of motor vehicles as provided by K.S.A. 10-310, and amendments thereto. History: L. 1978, ch. 52, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 57, § 1; L. 1985, ch. 64, § 1; L. 1986, ch. 61, § 1; L. 2006, ch. 33, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 41, § 1; July 1. Source or prior law: 10-302, 10-302a, 10-303, 10-305. Attorney General's Opinions: Cities issuance of special obligation bonds is valid exercise of home rule powers. 87-56. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026