13-1228a. Board of public utilities; rate increases; notice; procedure. Prior to the effective date of an increase in any rate fixed pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 13-1227 or 13-1228, the board of public utilities shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of presenting to the public the findings of the board supporting the reasonableness of the proposed rate increase. The findings shall include all pertinent financial data, supporting documents and analysis relating to the rate increase. Any affected utility customer may appear at the public hearing and present testimony of witnesses under oath, conduct cross-examination of employees and representatives of the board, present oral argument and file written briefs in support of such customer's position. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing and the amount of the proposed rate increase shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city which owns the public utility at least 90 days prior to the public hearing. Not less than 90 days prior to the public hearing, the board shall make available for review by any affected customer during regular business hours the financial data, supporting documents and analysis in possession of the board which substantiates the findings supporting the proposed rate increase. The public hearing shall be conducted pursuant to procedures adopted by the board not inconsistent with the provisions of this section. A transcript shall be made of the public hearing and copies of the transcript shall be made available to the public upon payment of the cost thereof. The public hearing may be continued by the board from time to time and within five days after its completion, the board shall fix such rates as it deems justified pursuant to its findings and the evidence presented at the public hearing.
History: L. 1980, ch. 72, § 9; L. 1981, ch. 81, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 85, § 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class
13-1209 Purchase, construction or extension of waterworks; jurisdiction of city over grounds.
13-1213 Bonds for utilities in cities over 50,000; submission to vote.
13-1216 Railway franchise in cities over 75,000; election.
13-1220 Board of public utilities, any city; administrative agency, duties.
13-1221 Same; membership; term; elected officers and secretary; vacancies; elections by district.
13-1221a Same; ratification of prior appointments.
13-1222 Same; meetings, records, quorum, salary and expenses, qualifications.
13-1223a Same; collection of sewer service charges.
13-1224 Same; manager of production and distribution; qualifications; duties; salary; bond.
13-1225 Same; manager of collections and accounts; qualifications; duties; bonds.
13-1226 Same; how appointments made; legal services to be provided by city attorney's office.
13-1227 Same; water rates; fire hydrants.
13-1228 Same; electricity rates; street lighting equipment and traffic signal equipment.
13-1228a Board of public utilities; rate increases; notice; procedure.
13-1228c Same; application for review.
13-1228d Same; notice of review.
13-1228e Same; delivery of transcript to court; review by district court.
13-1228f Same; stay or suspension of increase.
13-1228h Same; appeal to court of appeals.
13-1228i Same; pending actions.
13-1228j Same; invalidity of part.
13-1229 Same; use and investment of sinking funds; record and report.
13-1230 Same; treasurer; duties; bond.
13-1231 Same; bonds; election.
13-1232 Same; general obligation bonds; limitations.
13-1234a Same; invalidity of part.
13-1234b Bonds for street lighting and traffic signals in certain first class cities.
13-1234c Same; cost estimates, plans and specifications.
13-1237 Same; certain contracts prohibited; exception.
13-1239 Same; definition; recitals; negotiability.
13-1240 Same; city not obligated; sale to federal government; lien on revenues.
13-1241 Same; maturity; tax levy not authorized.
13-1242 Same; payment; rates and charges; sinking fund.
13-1243 Same; contracts; rentals; conditions and safeguards; annual audit, filing.
13-1245 Same; act supplemental.
13-1246 Retirement pension plan for employees and dependents in cities over 120,000; agreement.
13-1249 Same; rules and regulations.
13-1250a Federal old-age and survivors insurance for employees in cities over 120,000; referendum.
13-1252 Revenue bonds for water and electricity in certain cities over 120,000; definitions.
13-1254 Same; revenue fund; use.
13-1255 Same; liens on revenues of utility; recitals; negotiability.
13-1257 Revenue bonds for water and electricity in certain cities; terms; limitation.
13-1258 Same; payment of bonds; rates, fees or charges; covenants, agreements and restrictions.
13-1259 Same; issuance of bonds; publication notice; protest; election.
13-1260 Same; issuance of bonds; duties of city officers; election; expenses.
13-1261 Same; repairs and improvements of utility; compliance with federal acts or rules.
13-1263 Same; act supplemental.
13-1264 Same; invalidity of part.
13-1270 Same; utilities having bonded indebtedness.
13-1271 Same; transfer of funds; limitation.
13-1272 Same; transfer of funds; determination of amount.
13-1273 Same; transfer of funds not authorized if general obligation bonds outstanding; exceptions.
13-1274 Same; allocation of transferred moneys.
13-1276 Same; determination as to customers and outstanding bonds.