Same; electricity rates; street lighting equipment and traffic signal equipment

13-1228. Same; electricity rates; street lighting equipment and traffic signal equipment. The board of public utilities shall fix reasonable rates for electricity furnished to consumers which: (1) Will secure an income sufficient to pay all salaries and wages of all officers and employees in such department; (2) will cover the cost of all materials and supplies used in the operation of the plant; (3) will cover the cost of all repairs; (4) will cover all miscellaneous expenses; (5) will pay the principal of and the interest on all revenue bond indebtedness of the city incurred for the purpose of purchasing, improving or extending the electric-light plant and will provide a sinking fund sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such indebtedness at maturity; and (6) will cover the cost of all repairs and renewals of the plant and all material used, together with a reasonable allowance for emergency and unforeseen expenses. Upon direction of the city, the board shall install, repair, maintain and replace street lighting equipment and traffic signal equipment at a reasonable cost determined by the city, and shall provide an adequate supply of electricity to such street lights and traffic signals at a reasonable cost determined by the city. The city may fix special rates for electricity furnished to the city for public purposes. History: L. 1929, ch. 126, § 9; L. 1977, ch. 66, § 5; L. 1980, ch. 72, § 8; April 14. 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