Missouri Revised Statutes Title XI. Education and Libraries § 176.030. Power to issue and sell revenue bonds

For the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition, construction, erection, equipment and furnishing of any such project, and for providing a site therefor, as herein provided, the governing body of such educational institution shall have the power to issue and sell revenue bonds, as herein defined, in an amount not to exceed the estimated cost of such project, including costs necessarily incidental thereto. Provided, however, that no such bonds shall be issued and sold unless, at the time of the issuance thereof, the governing body of the educational institution so issuing them, shall pledge the net income and revenues of such project to the payment of such bonds, both principal and interest, and shall covenant to fix, maintain and collect such reasonable rates and charges for the use of such project as in the judgment of such governing body will provide revenues sufficient to pay the reasonable cost of operating and maintaining such project; to provide and maintain an interest and sinking fund in an amount adequate promptly to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds; to provide a reasonable reserve fund; and to provide a reasonable fund for depreciation. In addition to pledging such net income and revenues as herein provided, such governing body, in its discretion, may pledge to the payment of such bonds, both principal and interest, either one or both of the following: