12-1259.   Topeka public library; issuance of bonds; purpose; election; tax levy.The board of directors of the Topeka public library mayissue general obligation bonds of the Topeka public libraryfor the purpose of constructing, reconstructing,repairing, remodeling, furnishing and equipping any buildings or additionsthereto, together with sites therefor, for library purposes. No bonds shall beissued until the question of their issuance and the amount of such issuance hasbeen submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of the city of Topeka at anyspecial, general or primary election, and a majority of the qualifiedelectors voting thereon votes in favor thereof. The election shall be calledand held and the bonds shall be issued, sold, delivered, registered andretired in the manner provided by the general bond law. Bonds issuedpursuant to this section shall not be subject to or within any bonded debtlimit of the city of Topeka. The board of directors of the Topeka publiclibrary shall have the power to levy a tax against all taxable, tangibleproperty in the city of Topeka for the purpose of paying the principal of,redemption premium, if any, and interest on any bonds issued pursuant to this section.

      History:   L. 1989, ch. 55, § 1; July 1.