2025 Session
Last amended: 1987 session
§ 447.13 — Power Granted Additional to Existing Powers
Plain-Language Summary
This section clarifies that the hospital tax levy power in sections 447.10 through 447.12 is in addition to, not instead of, any other taxing powers the city already has. The city does not lose any existing authority by using this section.
447.13 POWER GRANTED ADDITIONAL TO EXISTING POWERS.
The power to levy the tax in sections 447.10 to 447.13 is in addition to all existing powers and taxes that the cities may now levy.
History:
(1493-4) 1919 c 58 s 4; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
History: History: (1493-4) 1919 c 58 s 4; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
Practical Notes
Cities using the hospital tax levy under section 447.10 keep all their other taxing powers. This prevents any argument that accepting this specific authority waives broader powers. It gives cities maximum flexibility in funding hospital operations.