City water contracts

12-817. City water contracts. The governing body of any city acquiring a waterworks plant, or part thereof, may make a contract with any person, city or corporation, located within or without this state, for the purchase and supplying of water for all purposes to such city for its own use or to supply all other consumers. History: R.S. 1923, § 12-817; December 27. Source or prior law: L. 1907, ch. 135, § 7; L. 1908, ch. 33, § 14. Cross References to Related Sections: Contracts with federal agencies, see 12-2716, 12-2717. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; city may extend lines to another city and supply inhabitants with electricity. Kansas Gas & Elec. Co. v. City of McPherson, 146 Kan. 614, 622, 72 P.2d 985. 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