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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 8Art. 1§ 11701 Bond Issuance Authorization Process

§ 11701 Bond Issuance Authorization Process

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§ 11701 Bond Issuance Authorization Process

This law says the government can borrow money by selling bonds to pay for important projects, but only after they figure out how much it will cost and decide it's really needed.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can borrow money for big projects by selling bonds.
  • •They have to first figure out how much the project will cost.
  • •They also need to check if others can help with money or resources.
  • •They must decide if the project is really important before borrowing money.

Example

The city wants to build a new park but doesn't have enough money right now.

The city will calculate how much the park will cost, see if they can get some help from others, and then decide if they should borrow money by selling bonds to build it.

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

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§ 11701 Bond Issuance Authorization Process

Whenever the department determines that it is necessary to carry out any of the objects and purposes of this part, it shall prepare preliminary cost estimates, an estimate of the amount required to be raised for those purposes by the issuance of bonds, and a statement of the probable amount of money, property, materials, or labor, if any, to be contributed from other sources in aid thereof, and shall adopt a resolution declaring that the public interest and necessity require the carrying out of those objects and purposes and authorizing the issuance of bonds for the purpose of obtaining funds in an amount not in excess of that estimated to be required for those purposes. (Amended by Stats. 1991, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 2. Effective June 6, 1991.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

preliminary cost estimatesissuance of bondspublic interest and necessity

Related Statutes

  • § 11700 Department Bond Issuance Authority
  • § 11706 Bond Proceeds Investment Rules
  • § 11782 Bond Surplus Application Rules
  • § 1525 Water Permit And License Fees
  • § 1528 Claim Filing Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11701.
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