38-507. Purchase of buildings; tax levy, use of proceeds. For the purchase of the necessary ground and the erection of a suitable building or buildings for the purposes herein provided for and to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county, the board of county commissioners may, by unanimous vote, levy a tax on all taxable tangible property of the county and also may, by unanimous vote, levy an annual tax for the support and maintenance of such home and to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county, which taxes shall be levied and collected as in case of providing for other expenses of the county.

History: L. 1915, ch. 276, § 3; R.S. 1923, 38-507; L. 1970, ch. 100, § 32; L. 1975, ch. 162, § 28; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 143; July 1.