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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 4Art. 6§ 16578 Federal District Funding Cooperation

§ 16578 Federal District Funding Cooperation

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§ 16578 Federal District Funding Cooperation

Key Takeaways

  • •Local areas (like cities or counties) can take money or loans from the U.S. government to build or run things like roads, schools, or parks.
  • •They don’t need extra permission to borrow this money if it’s from the federal government.
  • •They can work with the U.S. government on these projects, following federal rules.
  • •Any papers showing they owe money (like loans) are official and can be traded or sold.

Example

A small town wants to build a new park but doesn’t have enough money.

The town can ask the U.S. government for a loan or help to build the park. They don’t need extra approval from the state, and they can follow federal rules to get the money. If they borrow money, the loan papers are official.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 16578 Federal District Funding Cooperation

A district may accept, without limitation by any other provisions of this division requiring approval of indebtedness, contributions or loans from the United States, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, for the purpose of financing the construction, maintenance, and operation of any enterprise in which the district is authorized to engage, and may enter into contracts and co-operate with, and accept co-operation from, the United States, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, in the construction, maintenance, and operation, and in financing the construction, maintenance, and operation, of any such enterprise in accordance with any legislation which Congress may have heretofore adopted or may hereafter adopt, under which aid, assistance, and co-operation may be furnished by the United States in the construction, maintenance, and operation or in financing the construction, maintenance, and operation of any such enterprise. A district may do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid, assistance, and co-operation under any federal legislation now or hereafter enacted. Any evidence of indebtedness issued under this section shall constitute a negotiable instrument. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 543.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

districtcontributionsloansUnited Statesconstructionmaintenanceoperationenterpriseevidence of indebtednessnegotiable instrument

Related Statutes

  • § 12844 Federal Funding For Districts
  • § 12802 District Enterprise Contributions Acceptance
  • § 25844 Transit Facility Funding Authority
  • § 120400 Public Transportation Funding Cooperation
  • § 125400 Public Transit Funding Cooperation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 16578.
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