§ 12-2123 — Acquisition of refuse or solid waste disposal sites by cities; eminent domain; bonds

(a) Whenever the governing body of any city finds and determines by resolution that it is necessary to acquire a site or sites for the disposal of refuse or solid waste as defined by K.S.A. 65-3402, and amendments thereto, within or without the city, the city may acquire such site or sites by gift, purchase or condemnation and may construct necessary facilities thereon and purchase necessary equipment for the disposal of such refuse or solid waste. In the event the governing body of such city finds that it is necessary to acquire such site or sites by condemnation, the governing body of the city shall proceed under the provisions of K.S.A. 26-501 to 26-516 inclusive, and amendments thereto. Whenever any such city shall so condemn such a site or sites, said city shall acquire a fee simple title thereto. In order to pay for such site or sites and the construction of all such necessary facilities and equipment to be used in the disposal of refuse or solid waste, the governing body of such city is authorized to issue general bonds of the city in the manner provided by law for the issuance of general improvements bonds of the city.
(b) Any site or sites acquired pursuant to this section, and any facilities or equipment thereon, shall be subject to all permit and other requirements of the solid waste management laws of this state.

Legislative History

L. 1953, ch. 71, § 1; L. 1963, ch. 234, § 25; L. 1973, ch. 68, § 2; L. 1997, ch. 140, § 13; July 1.