Section 37617 Of Article 7. Hospitals Managed By Board Of Hospital Trustees From California Government Code >> Division 3. >> Title 4. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 7.

. If other provision has not been made for maintenance of the hospital, the legislative body may levy a special tax, pursuant to Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 50075) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5, and spend the proceeds to maintain the hospital and purchase necessary property for the hospital. The special tax is in addition to other taxes permitted in the city.