14-713.   Flood control works in cities in certain counties; maintenanceand repair; tax levy, use of proceeds.The governing body of any city of the second class located in a countyhaving a population of more than thirty-four thousand (34,000) and less thanforty thousand (40,000), is hereby authorized and directed to levy a tax eachyear upon all the taxable tangible property of such city of one mill forthe purpose of maintaining and operating such flood control works, dikesor levees as have been constructed for the prevention, control ormitigation of floods or flood hazards within or without its city limitsand to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued by suchcity under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto.

      Such levy shall be in addition to all other tax levies authorized orlimited by law and shall not be subject to the aggregate tax levylimitation prescribed by K.S.A. 79-1952, or any amendmentsthereto. It shall be the duty of the governing body of such city tomaintain and operate such flood control works, and to keep all suchdikes or levees in serviceable condition; and to make the proper repairsto same as may, from time to time, be necessary.

      History:   L. 1947, ch. 166, § 1; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 73; July 1.