Extension of mains or of transmission lines or pipelines

12-821. Extension of mains or of transmission lines or pipelines. Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 66-104 and 66-131, and amendments thereto, any city operating any waterworks, fuel, power or lighting plant or sewer system may extend its mains, transmission lines or pipelines within or without the city by construction or purchase, when applications have been made and agreements entered into by persons along the proposed extension that will produce a revenue in the judgment of the governing body, sufficient to pay interest on the cost of the extension, and the operating cost of the product or service furnished. History: L. 1913, ch. 79, § 2; L. 1919, ch. 110, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 12-821; L. 1968, ch. 333, § 4; March 30. Cross References to Related Sections: L. 1913, ch. 79, § 1, see 12-808. Water mains along streets or highways, see 19-2618, 19-2619. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Municipality may extend lines beyond city without certificate of convenience. Board of Public Utilities v. Kansas City P. & L. Co., 139 Kan. 842, 845, 33 P.2d 320. 2. City may extend lines to another city and supply inhabitants with electricity. Kansas Gas & Elec. Co. v. City of McPherson, 146 Kan. 614, 621, 622, 72 P.2d 985. 3. Contract between third-class city and second-class city for sewage disposal upheld. City of North Newton v. Regier, 152 Kan. 434, 437, 438, 439, 103 P.2d 873. 4. General ad valorem tax for waterworks need not be based on benefits. Morton Salt Co. v. City of South Hutchinson, 177 F.2d 889. 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