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.
Ca. Gov. Code § 37617