Chapter 13 — CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS

13-2540. History: L. 1911, ch. 79, § 41; R.S. 1923, § 13-2540; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 4, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School…

13-2541. History: R.S. 1923, § 13-2541; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 4, § 1; July 1. Source or prior law: L. 1911, ch. 79, § 42. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Docu…

13-2542. History: L. 1911, ch. 79, § 43; R.S. 1923, § 13-2542; L. 1955, ch. 109, § 7; L. 1963, ch. 103, § 1; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 4, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATU…

[Repealed or reserved.]

13-2601. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 112; R.S. 1923, § 13-2601; Repealed, L. 1973, ch. 76, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Method of creating, and proper use of reserve fund considered. Railway Co. v. City of Topeka, 95 Kan. 747, 149 P. 697. 2. Section cited in defining "fiscal…

13-2602. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 113; R.S. 1923, § 13-2602; Repealed, L. 1951, ch. 131, § 1; June 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section cited in considering purpose and use of reserve fund. Railway Co. v. City of Topeka, 95 Kan. 747, 750, 149 P. 697. 2. Restrictions relate only to…

13-2603. History: R.S. 1923, § 13-2603; Repealed, L. 1951, ch. 131, § 1; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents U…

[Repealed or reserved.]

13-2701. History: L. 1913, ch. 92, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2701; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 41, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section does not authorize occupation tax for revenue. McKay v. City of Wichita, 135 Kan. 678, 682, 11 P.2d 733. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUN…

13-2702. History: L. 1913, ch. 92, § 2; R.S. 1923, § 13-2702; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 66; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 41, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Do…

13-2703. History: L. 1913, ch. 92, § 3; L. 1919, ch. 133, § 1; L. 1921, ch. 125, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2703; Repealed, L. 1951, ch. 131, § 1; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STA…

13-2704. History: L. 1913, ch. 92, § 4; R.S. 1923, § 13-2704; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 41, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section does not authorize occupation tax for revenue. McKay v. City of Wichita, 135 Kan. 678, 682, 11 P.2d 733. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUN…

13-2712. History: L. 1943, ch. 295, § 1; L. 1949, ch. 156, § 1; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 105, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Sch…

13-2801. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 114; R.S. 1923, § 13-2801; L. 1941, ch. 135, § 1; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 98, § 3; March 20. Cross References to Related Sections: Later act, see 12-2001, 12-2002. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section refers only to public utilities named or those simi…

13-2802. History: L. 1941, ch. 135, § 2; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 98, § 3; March 20. Cross References to Related Sections: Later act, see 12-2001, 12-2002. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF…

[Repealed or reserved.]

13-2901. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 115; R.S. 1923, § 13-2901; L. 1953, ch. 101, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 128, § 1; Repealed, L. 1959, ch. 64, § 17; June 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Amendatory ordinance setting forth complete amended section held sufficient. Decker v. City of Wichita, 109…

13-2902. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 116; R.S. 1923, § 13-2902; L. 1945, ch. 121, § 2; Repealed, L. 1959, ch. 64, § 17; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Sessi…

13-2903. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 117; R.S. 1923, § 13-2903; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Sch…

13-2904. Sections not repealed; exercise of powers and duties therein conferred. Nothing in this act shall be construed as repealing the following sections of chapter 122 of the Session Laws of 1903, to wit: Sections 21[13-401], 22, 23, 24 [see 13-404], 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31…

13-2907. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 121; R.S. 1923, § 13-2907; L. 1968, ch. 274, § 29; L. 1976, ch. 76, § 14; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 5, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section cited in considering notices for special elections. The State v. Staley, 90 Kan. 624, 626, 135 P. 602…

13-2908. History: L. 1909, ch. 76, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2908; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 5, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Effect of curative act considered; act held valid. Cole v. Dorr, 80 Kan. 251, 101 P. 1016. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 20…

13-2909. History: L. 1927, ch. 127, § 1; L. 1947, ch. 149, § 1; L. 1949, ch. 157, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 88, § 16; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 106, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF ST…

13-2910. History: L. 1927, ch. 127, § 2; L. 1947, ch. 149, § 2; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 106, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Sch…

13-2911. History: L. 1927, ch. 127, § 3; L. 1947, ch. 149, § 3; L. 1957, ch. 129, § 1; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 106, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session…

13-2912. History: L. 1930, ch. 5, § 1; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 127, § 1; April 11. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents U…

[Repealed or reserved.]

[Repealed or reserved.]

[Repealed or reserved.]

[Repealed or reserved.]

[Repealed or reserved.]

[Repealed or reserved.]

[Repealed or reserved.]

[Repealed or reserved.]

13-3001. History: L. 1939, ch. 110, § 1; L. 1947, ch. 153, § 1; L. 1949, ch. 158, § 1; Repealed, L. 1951, ch. 166, § 1; April 2. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Sessio…

13-3012. History: L. 1939, ch. 110, § 12; L. 1941, ch. 136, § 1; Repealed, L. 1951, ch. 166, § 1; April 2. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived S…

13-3022. History: L. 1939, ch. 110, § 22; Repealed, L. 1951, ch. 166, § 1; April 2. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents…

13-3101. Transit systems in cities of over 225,000 population; findings; resolution; election, notice; operation; transit system defined. Any city having a population of over two hundred twenty-five thousand (225,000) may invoke the authority contained in this act on a finding by…

13-3102. Same; exercise of authority by city. Such city so authorized to invoke the authority provided for in this act may engage in the business of transportation of passengers and property within the city and its surrounding territory by whatever means it may decide, and may ac…

13-3103. Same; employees. The city manager of such city may provide for the selection of employees reasonably necessary in connection with the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of such transit system, define their duties, regulate their compensation, and provid…

13-3104. Same; powers to conduct system. The governing body of such city may make, ordain and establish all such ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations as it may deem necessary and proper for the conduct of the transit systems and for fixing and collecting all fares, rate…

13-3105. Same; extension of system outside city. Any such city engaging in the business of transportation may extend its transit system to points outside such city where necessary and incidental to furnishing efficient transportation service to points within such city, subject to…

13-3106. Same; leasing provisions. The governing body of any such city may lease any transit system in whole or part to any person who will contract to operate it according to rules, time tables and other requirements established by the governing body, and such lease may be made …

13-3107. Same; eminent domain. The power of eminent domain is granted to such cities for the purpose of acquiring land, equipment, supplies, buses, contracts and other assets from persons, firms or corporations holding franchises from any such cities for the conduct of transit sy…

13-3108. Same; costs; tax levy, use of proceeds. Any such city may expend moneys to pay part of the costs of operation of public transit systems if revenues of such system prove to be insufficient to cover all costs and for such purposes such cities may levy a tax each year upon …

13-3109. Same; agreements with federal government. Any such city is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the United States or any of its officers or agencies, or the state or any of its officers or agencies, or any combination of agencies, departments, or officers of b…

13-3110. Same; extension of service outside county; approval of corporation commission. Transportation service may not be extended to points outside the county in which such city is located unless prior approval is obtained from the Kansas state corporation commission in the mann…

13-3111. Same; issuance of revenue bonds; refunding bonds. The governing body of any such city may adopt an ordinance without an election providing for the issuance of revenue bonds, the proceeds of which such city may use to acquire land, buses, equipment, supplies, materials, s…

13-3112. Same; payment of bonds; pledges. Any such bonds shall be payable solely and only from a pledge of the net income derived by the municipality from the transit system financed with the proceeds of such bonds and other transit facilities not so financed, but any such city m…

13-3113. Same; issuance of bonds. Any such revenue bonds shall be issued as provided in K.S.A. 10-1201 et seq., except to the extent that such statutes are in conflict with this act. History: L. 1965, ch. 123, § 13; May 15. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General…