Public Utilities Code

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This part is named the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Act and may be cited by that name. The Legislature states that the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority needs broader transportation measures to address traffic congestion and improve roads, highways, and other transportation facilities. The provision says a transit district needs to be established in Santa Clara County. The Santa Clara County Transit District is renamed the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, and existing references to the old name are treated as references to the new name. A municipal corporation that provides broadband Internet access services must comply with the requirements of a specified Government Code article.

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130400.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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This section defines “Commission,” “County,” and “Transit operations” for this article.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130400. As used in this article: (a) “Commission” means the county transportation commission created in Orange County pursuant to Section 130000. (b) “County” means the County of Orange. (c) “Transit operations” means all activities related to operating a transit system other than the purchase, construction, and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and facilities for public transit purposes. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130400.5.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The county and its cities are meant to use any extra funds from this article to add to existing local public transportation funding, and they are encouraged to keep their current local funding commitment.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130400.5. The Legislature, by the enactment of this article, intends the county and cities therein to use any additional funds provided them by this article to supplement existing local revenues being used for public transportation purposes. The county and the cities therein are further encouraged to maintain their existing commitment of local funds for public transportation purposes. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130401.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance for the county if voter approval and an expenditure plan are in place.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130401. A retail transactions and use tax ordinance applicable in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the county may be adopted by the commission in accordance with Section 130410 and Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, if two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve its imposition at a special election called for that purpose by the commission and an expenditure plan is adopted pursuant to Section 130406. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 343, Sec. 28.6. Effective January 1, 2008.)
130402.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission must state the tax’s nature, set the tax rate or maximum rate, and identify how the tax revenue will be used.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130402. The commission, in the ordinance, shall state the nature of the tax to be imposed, shall provide the tax rate or rates or the maximum tax rate or rates, and shall specify the purposes for which the revenue derived from the tax will be used. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130403.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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Orange County must conduct the special election called by the commission, and the commission must reimburse the county’s election costs.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130403. (a) The County of Orange shall conduct the special election called by the commission pursuant to Section 130401, and the commission shall reimburse the county for its cost in conducting the special election. (b) The special election shall be called and conducted in the same manner as provided by law for the conduct of special elections by a county. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130404.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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A tax ordinance adopted under this article becomes operative only after more than 120 days, and the commission must contract with the State Board of Equalization before that operative date.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130404. (a) Any transactions and use tax ordinance adopted pursuant to this article shall be operative on the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 120 days after adoption of the ordinance. (b) Prior to the operative date of the ordinance, the commission shall contract with the State Board of Equalization to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of the ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130405.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may allocate tax revenues for public transportation purposes, but not for transit operations.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130405. The revenues from the taxes imposed pursuant to this article may be allocated by the commission for public transportation purposes, including, but not limited to, construction, maintenance, and operation of streets, roads, and highways, and the construction and maintenance of public transit systems, including exclusive public mass transit guideway systems, available now or hereafter. The revenues may also be used for improvements to the state highway system in the manner otherwise provided by law. However, the revenues shall not be allocated for transit operations. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130406.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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If the commission decides to adopt a retail transactions and use tax, it must review needs, solicit proposals, adopt an evaluation procedure, prepare a 15-year expenditure plan, and hold approvals and hearings before adopting that plan.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130406. (a) If the commission decides to adopt a retail transactions and use tax pursuant to this article, the commission shall review and assess the needs for the public transportation purposes specified in Section 130405. As part of this review and assessment, the commission shall solicit proposals for public transportation purposes from the Department of Transportation, the county, and the cities therein, and all public transit operators within the county. The commission shall adopt a procedure for evaluating these proposals in consultation with the Department of Transportation, the county, and the cities therein, and all public transit operators within the county. (b) Based on the evaluation, the commission shall prepare a plan for the expenditure of the revenues expected to be derived from the tax provided for in this article, together with other federal, state, and local funds expected to be available for transportation improvements, for a period of 15 years. (c) The expenditure plan shall include projections of revenues and expenditures for capital, maintenance, and operations purposes for categories of transportation facilities, including, but not limited to, freeways, arterial roads, local streets and roads, and transit. (d) The commission shall not adopt the expenditure plan until it has received the approval of the board of supervisors and the city councils representing both a majority of the cities in the county and a majority of the population residing in incorporated areas of the county. Before adoption of an expenditure plan, the commission shall also conduct public hearings on that plan. (e) The expenditure plan shall be finally adopted prior to the call of the election provided for in Section 130401. An amendment to the expenditure plan subject to protest pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 130407 shall be finally adopted by the commission after approval of the board of supervisors and the cities as specified in this section and public hearings on the amendments, and the amendment is effective upon that final adoption by the commission. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130407.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may review and propose amendments to the expenditure plan each year, must notify local officials and give them a copy, and the amendments usually take effect after 45 days unless a stated exception applies.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130407. (a) The commission may annually review and propose amendments to the expenditure plan adopted pursuant to Section 130406 to provide for the use of additional federal, state, and local funds, to account for unexpected revenues, or to take into consideration unforeseen circumstances. (b) The commission shall notify the board of supervisors and the city council of each city in the county and provide them with a copy of the proposed amendments. (c) The proposed amendments shall become effective 45 days after notice is given pursuant to subdivision (b) except as follows: (1) If the proposed amendment deletes a project which is included in the original adopted expenditure plan and which is located entirely within a city, the proposed amendment shall become effective only if the city council of the affected city, by resolution, concurs with the deletion of the project. (2) If the proposed amendment deletes a project which is included in the original adopted expenditure plan and which is located entirely in the unincorporated area of the county, the proposed amendment shall become effective only if the board of supervisors, by resolution, concurs with the deletion of the project. (3) In all cases other than those set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2), the proposed amendment shall become effective unless the board of supervisors, or city councils representing 25 percent of the cities in the county, adopt a resolution protesting the proposed amendments. If protested, the proposed amendments shall become effective only if the commission follows the approval procedure in subdivision (d) of Section 130406. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130408.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may allocate limited tax bond proceeds when making annual allocations to the county and the cities for public transportation purposes.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130408. The expenditure plan adopted pursuant to Section 130406, and any amendment adopted pursuant to Section 130407, shall include a provision for an annual allocation of funds to the county and the cities therein for public transportation purposes. In making annual allocations to the county and the cities therein, the commission may allocate the proceeds of any limited tax bonds authorized by the voters pursuant to Section 130412. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130409.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may lower a voter-approved tax rate in an amended expenditure plan, may later raise it again if it was lowered, but cannot raise it above the voter-approved rate.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130409. An amended expenditure plan adopted pursuant to Section 130407 may include a provision to reduce a tax rate to percentages lower than that approved by the voters and may further provide for an increase of the tax rate if it has previously been lowered; but the tax rate may not be increased to a rate above the tax rate approved by the voters. Any revised tax rate may be adopted only if the commission determines, by a two-thirds vote, that the proceeds of the taxes with the altered tax rate will be sufficient to provide for the payment of principal and interest of any limited tax bonds and any other indebtedness incurred by the commission which was to be payable from the proceeds of the retail transactions and use tax. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130409.5.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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If a retail transactions and use tax is adopted under this article, the commission must prepare and submit a report.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130409.5. If a retail transactions and use tax is adopted pursuant to this article, the commission shall prepare and submit a report to the Department of Transportation, to the board of supervisors, to the city council of each city in the county, and to each public transit operator within the county on or before January 1 of the year following the end of the first full fiscal year after the date that the taxes are imposed pursuant to this article and annually thereafter. The report shall evaluate, and report the progress made in, the implementation of the expenditure plan in the preceding fiscal year. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130410.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may set a maximum tax rate up to 1% and, in some cases, may increase an adopted tax rate if the required ordinance and election approval steps are met. It also must set time limits for when the tax is in effect.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130410. (a) The commission is authorized to impose a maximum tax rate of 1 percent under this article and Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and the commission may state the maximum tax rate in terms of not to exceed 1 percent, or any lesser percentage thereof. The commission shall not levy the tax at a rate other than 1 percent or 3/4, 1/2, or 1/4 of 1 percent, unless specifically authorized by the Legislature. (b) The commission, in the ordinance, shall provide for limitations upon the time when the tax shall be in effect. Any tax rate or maximum tax rate adopted pursuant to this article, unless otherwise prohibited, may be increased when authorized by the commission by ordinance adopted in the manner and by the vote stated in Section 130401 and approved by a majority of the electors voting on the measure at an election called for that purpose by the commission. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130411.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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This section requires the ballot wording to describe a proposition authorizing the Orange County Transportation Commission to adopt a sales tax, and the proposition must state the actual percentage voters are choosing.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130411. (a) The actual wording of the proposition on any short form of ballot card, label, or other device, regardless of the system of voting used, shall read as follows: TRANSPORTATION—ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION To improve, expand, construct, maintain, and operate the transportation system in the county, this proposition authorizes the Orange County Transportation Commission to adopt a _____ percent sales tax solely for transportation purposes. YES NO (b) The proposition shall set forth the actual percent of the transactions and use tax upon which the electors are voting. (c) The sample ballot to be mailed to the voters, under Section 13303 of the Elections Code, shall be the full proposition as set forth in the ordinance calling the election. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 213. Effective January 1, 1995.)
130412.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may ask voters, in the same ballot proposition, to approve bonds payable only from retail transactions and use tax proceeds, and the proposition may authorize the Orange County Transportation Commission to adopt a sales tax for transportation purposes and/or issue those bonds.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130412. The commission may, as part of the same ballot proposition to approve the imposition of a retail transactions and use tax, seek authorization to issue bonds payable solely from the proceeds of the retail transactions and use tax. The maximum bonded indebtedness which may be authorized shall be an amount equal to the sum of the principal and interest on the bonds not to exceed the estimated proceeds of the retail transactions and use tax for a period of 30 years. The actual wording of the proposition on any short form of ballot card, label, or other device, regardless of the system of voting used, shall read as follows: TRANSPORTATION—ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION To improve, expand, construct, maintain, and operate the transportation system in the county, this proposition authorizes the Orange County Transportation Commission to adopt a ____ percent sales tax solely for transportation purposes and/or to issue bonds payable from the proceeds of that sales tax. YES NO (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130413.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may ask voters to approve a proposal that increases its appropriations limits, and the ballot proposition must include the words “and increases the appropriations limit.”

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130413. The commission may further, as part of the same proposition, submit to the voters a proposal to increase any appropriations limits heretofore imposed upon the commission by the amount of the proceeds of the sales tax not entitled to an exemption from those limits as debt service. In this case, the ballot proposition shall, in addition to the language set forth in Sections 130411 and 130412, further include the following words: “and increases the appropriations limit.” (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130420.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may issue certain voter-authorized bonds, paid only from tax proceeds, and those bonds are called limited tax bonds.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130420. (a) The bonds authorized by the voters concurrently with the approval of the retail transactions and use tax may be issued by the commission at any time, and from time to time, payable solely from the proceeds of the tax. The bonds shall be referred to as “limited tax bonds.” (b) The pledge of retail transactions and use taxes to the limited tax bonds authorized under this article shall have priority over the use of any of the funds for “pay-as-you-go” financing except to the extent that that priority is expressly restricted in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130421.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may issue limited tax bonds by resolution, approved by a two-thirds vote of all members.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130421. (a) Limited tax bonds shall be issued pursuant to a resolution adopted at any time, and from time to time, by the commission by a two-thirds vote of all members of the commission. Each resolution shall provide for the issuance of bonds in such amounts as the necessity therefor may appear, until the full amount of the bonds authorized shall have been issued. The full amount of bonds may be divided into two or more series and different dates of payment fixed for the bonds of each series. A bond need not mature on its anniversary date. (b) A resolution providing for the issuance of bonds shall state all of the following: (1) The purposes for which the proposed debt is to be incurred, which may include all costs and estimated costs incidental to or connected with the accomplishment of those purposes, including, without limitation, engineering, inspection, legal, fiscal agents, financial consultant and other fees, bond and other reserve funds, working capital, bond interest estimated to accrue during the construction period and for a period not to exceed three years thereafter, and expenses of all proceedings for the authorization, issuance, and sale of the bonds. (2) The estimated cost of accomplishing the purposes. (3) The amount of the principal of the indebtedness. (4) The maximum term the bonds, proposed to be issued, shall run before maturity, which shall not exceed 31 years from the date thereof or the date of each series thereof. (5) The maximum rate of interest to be paid, which shall not exceed the maximum allowable by law. (6) The denomination or denominations of the bonds, which shall not be less than five thousand dollars ($5,000). (7) The form of the bonds, including, without limitation, registered bonds and coupon bonds, to the extent permitted by federal law, and the form of any coupons to be attached thereto, the registration, conversion, and exchange privileges, if any, pertaining thereto, and the time when the whole or any part of the principal shall become due and payable. (c) The resolution may also contain any other matters authorized by this article or any other law. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130422.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may authorize bond call and redemption before maturity under stated conditions, and specified officials must sign the bonds and interest coupons.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130422. (a) The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding the maximum allowable by law, payable semiannually, except that the first interest payable on the bonds or any series thereof may be for any period not exceeding one year as determined by the commission. (b) In the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of the bonds, the commission may also provide for call and redemption of the bonds prior to maturity at such times and prices and upon such other terms as it may specify, provided that no bond shall be subject to call or redemption prior to maturity unless it contains a recital to that effect or unless a statement to that effect is printed thereon. (c) The principal of and interest on the bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States at the office of the treasurer of the County of Orange or at such other place or places as may be designated, or at either place or places at the option of the holders of the bonds. (d) The bonds, or each series thereof, shall be dated and numbered consecutively and shall be signed by the chairman or vice chairman of the commission and the auditor-controller of the County of Orange, and the official seal of the commission attached. The interest coupons of such bonds shall be signed by the auditor-controller of the County of Orange. All of the signatures and seal may be printed, lithographed, or mechanically reproduced, except that one of the signatures on the bonds shall be manually affixed. If any officer whose signature appears on bonds or coupons ceases to be such an officer before the delivery of the bonds, the officer’s signature is as effective as if the officer had remained in office. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130423.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may sell bonds, but it must invite sealed bids before doing so and award the bonds to the highest responsible bidder if satisfactory bids are received.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130423. (a) The bonds may be sold as the commission determines by resolution. The commission may sell the bonds at a price below par; provided, however, that the discount on any bonds so sold shall not exceed 5 percent of the par value thereof. (b) Before selling the bonds, or any part thereof, the commission shall give notice inviting sealed bids in any manner as it may prescribe. If satisfactory bids are received, the bonds offered for sale shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If no bids are received, or if the commission determines that the bids received are not satisfactory as to price or responsibility of the bidders, the commission may reject all bids received, if any, and either readvertise or sell the bonds at private sale. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130424.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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Bonds may be delivered inside or outside the state, and the purchase price may be paid in cash or bank credits.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130424. Delivery of any bonds may be made at any place either inside or outside the state, and the purchase price may be received in cash or bank credits. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130425.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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Bond sale interest, premiums, and remaining proceeds must be allocated to specified funds, and any bonds later purchased must be canceled immediately.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130425. All accrued interest and premiums received on the sale of bonds shall be placed in the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds and the remainder of the proceeds of the bonds shall be placed in the treasury of the commission and applied to secure the bonds or for the purposes for which the debt was incurred; provided, however, that when the purposes have been accomplished, any moneys remaining shall be either (a) transferred to the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds or (b) placed in a fund to be used for the purchase of outstanding bonds of the commission from time to time in the open market at such prices and in such manner, either at public or private sale or otherwise, as the commission may determine. Bonds so purchased shall be canceled immediately. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130430.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may issue, sell, or exchange refunding bonds to redeem or retire its bonds.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130430. (a) The commission may provide for the issuance, sale, or exchange of refunding bonds to redeem or retire any bonds issued by the commission upon the terms, at the times and in the manner which it determines. (b) Refunding bonds may be issued in a principal amount sufficient to pay all, or any part of, the principal of the outstanding bonds, the premiums, if any, due upon call and redemption thereof prior to maturity, all expenses of the refunding, and either (a) the interest upon the refunding bonds from the date of sale thereof to the date of payment of the bonds to be refunded out of the proceeds of the sale of the refunding bonds, or to the date upon which the bonds to be refunded will be paid pursuant to call or agreement with the holders of such bonds or (b) the interest upon the bonds to be refunded from the date of sale of the refunding bonds to the date of payment of the bonds to be refunded or to the date upon which the bonds to be refunded will be paid pursuant to call or agreement with the holders of the bonds. (c) The provisions of this article for the issuance and sale of bonds apply to the issuance and sale of refunding bonds. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130435.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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The commission may borrow against authorized but unsold bonds, issue and renew bond anticipation notes, and must keep those notes within specified limits.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130435. (a) The commission may borrow money in anticipation of the sale of bonds which have been authorized pursuant to this article, but which have not been sold and delivered, and may issue negotiable bond anticipation notes therefor and may renew the bond anticipation notes from time to time, but the maximum maturity of any bond anticipation notes, including the renewals thereof, shall not exceed five years from the date of delivery of the original bond anticipation notes. (b) The bond anticipation notes, and the interest thereon, may be paid from any moneys of the commission available therefor, including the revenues from the retail transactions and use taxes imposed pursuant to this article. If not previously otherwise paid, the bond anticipation notes, or any portion thereof, or the interest thereon, shall be paid from the proceeds of the next sale of the bonds of the commission in anticipation of which the notes were issued. (c) The bond anticipation notes shall not be issued in any amount in excess of the aggregate amount of bonds which the commission has been authorized to issue, less the amount of any bonds of the authorized issue previously sold, and also less the amount of other bond anticipation notes therefor issued and then outstanding. The bond anticipation notes shall be issued and sold in the same manner as the bonds. (d) The bond anticipation notes and the resolution or resolutions authorizing them may contain any provisions, conditions, or limitations which a resolution of the commission authorizing the issuance of bonds may contain. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130440.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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Bonds issued under this article are treated as legal investments for specified funds and may be used as security in the same situations as certain other public bonds.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130440. Any bonds which shall be issued under the provisions of this article shall be legal investment for all trust funds; for the funds of insurance companies, commercial and savings banks, and trust companies; and for state school funds; and whenever any money or funds may, by any law now or hereafter enacted, be invested in bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, school districts, or other districts within the state, that money or funds may be invested in the bonds issued under this article, and whenever bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, school districts, or other districts within this state may, by any law now or hereafter enacted, be used as security for the performance of any act or the deposit of any public moneys, the bonds issued under this article may be so used. The provisions of this article shall be in addition to all other laws relating to legal investments and shall be controlling as the latest expression of the Legislature with respect thereto. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130441.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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Any lawsuit or proceeding challenging the ordinance, related bonds, or related proceedings must be started within six months after the election approving the ordinance.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130441. Any action or proceeding wherein the validity of the adoption of the retail transactions and use tax ordinance provided for in this article or the issuance of any bonds thereunder or any of the proceedings in relation thereto is contested, questioned, or denied, shall be commenced within six months from the date of the election at which the ordinance is approved; otherwise, the bonds and all proceedings in relation thereto, including the adoption and approval of the ordinance, shall be held to be valid and in every respect legal and incontestable. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1.)
130442.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. )
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If the tax measure is not submitted to the electors by December 31, 1985, this article stays in effect only until January 1, 1986, and then is repealed unless a later statute chaptered before that date repeals or extends the date.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Transaction and Use Taxes in the County of Orange [130400 - 130442] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. ) ## 130442. If the measure to adopt the transaction and use tax pursuant to Section 130401 is not submitted to the electors on or before December 31, 1985, then this article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 1986, and as of that date is repealed unless a later enacted statute, which is chaptered before January 1, 1986, repeals or extends that date. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1320, Sec. 1. Note: Article 9 (commencing with Section 130400) was not repealed as provided in this section because the conditions failed.)
130450.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. )
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This section defines “Commissions,” “Region,” and “Regional transit service” for this article.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. ) ## 130450. For purposes of this article: (a) “Commissions” means the county transportation commissions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. (b) “Region” means the multicounty region within the collective jurisdiction of the four commissions. (c) “Regional transit service” means each existing and planned public transit service, including those which are privately owned and which either receive public funds or are operated under an agreement pursuant to Section 143 of the Streets and Highways Code, whether provided by rail or bus, which operates or is planned for operation between two or more counties within the region. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 137. Section operative on date prescribed in Section 130455.)
130451.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. )
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The commissions must jointly develop a regional transit services implementation program and consult specified agencies while doing so.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. ) ## 130451. (a) The commissions shall jointly develop an implementation program for regional transit services. In developing the program, the commissions shall consult with the Southern California Association of Governments, the California Transportation Commission, the Los Angeles-San Diego Rail Corridor Agency, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. (b) The program shall include, at a minimum, all of the following: (1) A system plan and map of all regional transit services. (2) An implementation plan and schedule to establish each regional transit service not already in existence, including, if appropriate, a schedule of necessary construction and procurement. (3) A policy and implementation plan for the coordination of technologies, fares, and schedules to maximize the ability and convenience of passengers to transfer among regional transit services and to and from other publicly owned or privately owned mass transit services in each county connecting to the regional transit services. (4) A program for the operation of regional transit services to provide as efficient and convenient a service as is appropriate. (c) The program shall consider the specialized transportation needs of elderly and handicapped persons. (d) The program shall be consistent with and implement the adopted regional transportation plan for the region. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 114, Sec. 1. Effective May 25, 1990. Section operative on date prescribed in Section 130455.)
130452.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. )
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County transportation commissions must hold a joint public hearing in each county before adopting the regional transit services program.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. ) ## 130452. The commissions shall hold a joint public hearing in each county in their jurisdiction on the draft program no earlier than 30 days after the draft has been completed. Following the public hearings, each commission shall adopt the regional transit services program. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 138. Section operative on date prescribed in Section 130455.)
130453.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. )
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The commissions must complete the initial draft program by December 1, 1990, may omit intercounty bus services from the initial program, and must prepare, adopt, and implement a revised regional transit services program every two years that includes intercounty rail and bus services.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. ) ## 130453. The initial regional transit services draft program shall be completed by December 1, 1990. The initial program need not reflect intercounty bus services. The commissions shall, in accordance with this article, prepare, adopt, and implement a revised regional transit services program every two years. Revisions to the program shall include both intercounty rail and bus services. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 114, Sec. 1. Effective May 25, 1990. Section operative on date prescribed in Section 130455.)
130454.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. )
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The adopted program must be the basis for a coordinated funding application by the commissions, and a commission may apply for funding before the initial program is adopted.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. ) ## 130454. The adopted program shall serve as the basis for a coordinated application submitted by the commissions for funds allocated by the California Transportation Commission. Nothing in this article precludes a commission from applying for funding prior to the adoption of the initial program. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 114, Sec. 1. Effective May 25, 1990. Section operative on date prescribed in Section 130455.)
130455.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. )
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Article 10 becomes operative only if all four named county transportation commissions adopt resolutions making it applicable to each of them.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions [130200 - 130455] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Regional Transit Services Program [130450 - 130455] ( Heading of Article 10 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 136. ) ## 130455. This article shall become operative only if the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, the Orange County Transportation Commission, the Riverside County Transportation Commission, and the San Bernardino County Transportation Commission, each adopt a resolution making this article applicable to it, in which case the operative date of this article shall be the date upon which the latest of those resolutions is adopted. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 114, Sec. 1. Effective May 25, 1990. Note: This section provides for contingent operation of Article 10, commencing with Section 130450.)
130500.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [130500 - 130502] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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This chapter is named the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act and may be cited by that name.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [130500 - 130502] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130500. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130501.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [130500 - 130502] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The Legislature states that alternative financing methods are needed for transit facilities in Los Angeles County.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [130500 - 130502] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130501. The Legislature finds that alternative methods of financing provided in this chapter are needed to finance the cost of acquiring, constructing, and developing facilities for transit systems in the County of Los Angeles and that these methods will increase economic opportunities, contribute to economic development, be in the public interest and serve a public purpose, and promote the health, safety, and welfare of citizens within the County of Los Angeles. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130502.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [130500 - 130502] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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This section states the chapter’s purpose: to implement the Legislature’s findings by providing an alternative way to finance facilities for transit systems.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [130500 - 130502] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130502. It is the purpose of this chapter to carry out and make effective the findings of the Legislature and, to that end, to provide an alternative method of financing in acquiring, constructing, or rehabilitating facilities to be used as part of transit systems, all to the mutual benefit of the people of the County of Los Angeles and to protect their health and welfare. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The definitions in this article control how this chapter is interpreted, unless the context requires otherwise.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130510. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130511.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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This section defines “Bonds” to include indebtedness and securities of any kind, such as bonds, notes, bond anticipation notes, commercial paper, and other obligations.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130511. “Bonds” means indebtedness and securities of any kind or class, including bonds, notes, bond anticipation notes, commercial paper, and other obligations. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130512.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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“Commission” is defined as the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and any successor body or official that takes over its functions or powers.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130512. “Commission” means the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission created pursuant to Section 130050 and any board, commission, department, or officer succeeding to the functions thereof or to whom the powers conferred upon the commission by this division is granted by law. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130513.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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This section defines “cost” for a project financed under this chapter.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130513. “Cost,” as applied to a project or portion thereof financed under this chapter, means all or any part of the cost of construction and acquisition of all real or personal property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, and interests acquired or used for a project, the cost of demolishing or removing any structures on land so acquired, including the cost of acquiring any land to which the structures may be removed, the cost of all machinery and equipment, vehicles, rolling stock, financing charges, interest prior to, during, and for a period after completion of construction as determined by the commission, provisions for working capital, reserves for principal and interest, and for extensions, enlargements, additions, replacements, renovations, and improvements, the cost of architectural, engineering, financial, and legal services, plans, specifications, estimates, and administrative expenses, and other expenses necessary or incidental to the determination of the feasibility of constructing any project or incidental to the construction, acquisition, or financing of any project. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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“Notes” includes notes and related agreements, bond anticipation notes, and commercial paper.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130514. “Notes” means notes and agreements relating thereto, bond anticipation notes, and commercial paper. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130515.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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“Transit project” or “project” is defined broadly to include real and personal property and many transit-related facilities and equipment.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130515. “Transit project” or “project” means real and personal property, including, but not limited to, land, structures and all improvements thereto, works, vehicles, rolling stock, rights-of-way, easements, rail lines, rail beds, stations, platforms, switches, yards, terminals, parking facilities, other facilities adjacent to or nearby rail transit stations which are designed to be used in conjunction with the station, and any and all other facilities or equipment necessary or convenient for the provision of transit service, whether under, on, or above the ground, including public streets, highways, bridges, or other public ways or waterways, together with all physical structures necessary or convenient for the access of persons and vehicles thereto. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130516.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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“Public agency” is defined to include state bodies and local government entities such as counties, cities, regional agencies, districts, and other political subdivisions.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130516. “Public agency” means any state agency, department, board, or commission, any county, city, regional agency, district, or other political subdivision. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130517.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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This section defines “public transit purposes” to include using transactions and use tax revenues to secure certain bonds and to pay bond principal, premium, interest, and issuance costs.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130517. “Public transit purposes,” as used in this chapter and in Section 130354, includes a pledge of transactions and use tax revenues to secure any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter, the payment or provision for payment of the principal of the bonds and any premium, interest on the bonds, and the costs of issuance of the bonds. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130518.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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“Revenues” means the commission’s rents, receipts, purchase payments, other income, and investment income tied to its funds or accounts.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130518. “Revenues” means all rents, receipts, purchase payments, and all other income or receipts derived by the commission, whether from fares, the sale, lease, or other disposition of transit facilities or projects or otherwise, and any income or revenue derived from the investment of any money in any fund or account of the commission. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130519.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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This section defines “Los Angeles Metro Rail project” and “initial segment of the Los Angeles Metro Rail project.”

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [130510 - 130519] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130519. (a) The “Los Angeles Metro Rail project” means an 18.6 mile rail line and necessary support facilities and equipment as described in the June 1983 Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Report, Los Angeles Rail Rapid Transit Project, Metro Rail. (b) The ”initial segment of the Los Angeles Metro Rail project” means that portion of the project which the United States Department of Transportation has approved and committed federal funds for initial construction. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130520.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Powers and Duties [130520 - 130522] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission may incur indebtedness and obligations as allowed by this chapter.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Powers and Duties [130520 - 130522] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130520. The commission may incur indebtedness and obligations as provided by this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130521.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Powers and Duties [130520 - 130522] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission may acquire, lease, develop, maintain, operate, or dispose of property and related interests needed for a project, but this chapter does not give eminent domain power.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Powers and Duties [130520 - 130522] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130521. The commission may acquire by deed, purchase, lease, contract, gift, devise, or otherwise, any real or personal property, structures, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, air, land, and development rights, and other interests in lands located within this state necessary or convenient for the construction or operation of a project, upon terms and conditions it deems advisable, and to lease, develop, jointly develop, maintain, operate, or dispose of any property, right, or interest in the manner that is necessary or desirable to carry out the objects and purposes of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter provides eminent domain power. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130522.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Powers and Duties [130520 - 130522] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission may set and change project-related rates, rents, fees, fares, and charges, contract with persons or public agencies, and provide or maintain a security force, but it may not impose those charges on an operator for use of transit guideway facilities.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Powers and Duties [130520 - 130522] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130522. The commission may do all of the following: (a) Fix, collect, and revise from time to time, rates, rents, fees, fares, and charges for the use of, and for any facilities furnished or to be furnished by, a project or any part thereof, except that no rent, fee, fare, or charge may be imposed on an operator for the use of the facilities used in the operation of its transit guideway system. (b) Contract with any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or public agency with respect to a project. (c) Provide and maintain, by contract with any public agency or otherwise, a security force to enforce its regulations, preserve and protect the projects financed pursuant to this chapter, and preserve and protect the public peace, health, and safety with respect to these projects. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130530.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission may issue bonds for purposes allowed by this chapter, including to fund or refund them.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130530. The commission may issue bonds for purposes authorized by this chapter, and to fund or refund them, pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130531.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission, its revenues, its bonds, bond interest, and property it owns are exempt from specified taxes and public charges.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130531. Notwithstanding any other provision of law: (a) The commission and its revenues are exempt from all taxes on, or measured by, income. (b) Bonds issued by the commission are exempt from all property taxation, and the interest on the bonds are exempt from all taxes on income. (c) All property owned by the commission is exempt from property taxes, assessments, and other public charges secured by liens. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130532.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission may issue or renew notes, and may authorize, sell, deliver, and add terms to them in the same way as bonds.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130532. The commission may from time to time issue or renew notes in anticipation of the sale of bonds or otherwise. The commission may also issue notes partly to renew notes or to discharge any other outstanding obligation and partly for any other purpose. Notes may be authorized, sold, and delivered in the same manner as bonds. Any resolution of the commission authorizing notes may contain any provision which the commission may include in any resolution authorizing bonds, and the commission may include in the notes any terms, covenants, or conditions which it may include in bonds. Notes shall be paid from any revenues of the commission or other money available therefor and not otherwise pledged, or from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds in anticipation of which the notes were issued, subject to any contractual rights of the holders of any outstanding notes or other obligations. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130533.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission’s bonds are special obligations payable from available commission revenues or money, but the commission cannot pledge certain listed funds, and it cannot pledge city-allocated retail transactions and use tax revenue unless the city authorizes it.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130533. (a) Except as provided in this subdivision and as may be otherwise expressly provided by the commission, all issues of its bonds are special obligations of the commission payable from any revenues or money of the commission available therefor and not otherwise pledged, subject only to any agreement with the holders of particular bonds pledging any particular revenues or money. However, the commission may not pledge revenues or money from the following sources: federal funds provided under Sections 1602 and 1607a of Title 49 of the United States Code, funds allocated pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 99312 from a state transit assistance fund created pursuant to Section 99313.6, funds allocated from the Transportation Planning and Development Account in the State Transportation Fund, funds subject to Article XIX of the California Constitution, and funds provided pursuant to the Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10). (b) The commission may not pledge any of its revenue derived from the retail transactions and use tax which have been allocated to a city pursuant to the ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 130350, unless the city has authorized the pledging of its allocation. (c) Notwithstanding that the bonds may be payable from a special fund, they are for all purposes negotiable instruments, subject only to the provisions of the bonds for registration. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130534.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission may issue and sell bonds, including serial or term bonds, and may issue temporary instruments while the bonds are being prepared.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130534. (a) The bonds may be issued as serial bonds or as term bonds, or the commission, in its discretion, may issue bonds of both types. (b) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the commission and shall bear the date or dates, mature at the time or times, not exceeding 50 years from their respective dates, bear interest at the rate or rates, be payable at the time or times, be in the denominations, be in registered form, carry the registration privileges, be executed in the manner, be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the place or places, and be subject to the terms of redemption, as the resolution or resolutions may provide. (c) The bonds may be sold at public or private sale, and for the price or prices and on the terms and conditions as determined by the commission. (d) Pending preparation of the bonds, the commission may issue interim receipts, certificates, or temporary bonds which shall be exchanged for the bonds. The commission may sell any bonds at a price below the par value thereof without any limitation on price. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130535.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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When the commission wants to issue bonds, it must adopt a resolution stating the total bond amount. Any bond-resolution must also include required provisions about security, revenues, reserves, bond terms, defaults, and sale terms, if applicable.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130535. (a) At times that the commission desires to issue bonds, it shall adopt a resolution specifying the total amount of bonds proposed to be issued. (b) Any resolution authorizing any bonds, or any issue of bonds, shall, to the extent applicable, contain provisions, which are a part of the contract with the holders of the bonds to be authorized, as to the following: (1) Pledging all or any part of the revenues of any project or any revenue-producing contract or contracts made by the commission with any individual, partnership, corporation, or association or other body, public or private, or other money of the commission, to secure the payment of the bonds or of any particular issue of bonds, subject to any agreement with bondholders that may then exist. (2) The rentals, fees, fares, purchase payments, and other charges to be charged, and the amounts to be raised in each year thereby, and the use and disposition of the revenues. (3) The setting aside of reserves or sinking funds, and the regulation and disposition thereof. (4) Limitations on the purpose to which the proceeds of sale of any issue of bonds then or thereafter to be issued may be applied, and pledging the proceeds to secure the payment of the bonds or any issue of the bonds. (5) Limitations on the issuance of additional bonds, the terms upon which additional bonds may be issued and secured and the refunding of outstanding bonds. (6) The procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds that the holders of which are required to consent thereto, and the manner in which the consent may be given. (7) Limitations on expenditures for operating, administrative, or other expenses of the commission. (8) Defining the acts or omissions to act which constitute a default in the duties of the commission to bondholders of the commission’s obligations, and providing the rights and remedies of the bondholders in the event of a default. (9) The mortgaging of any project, or any part thereof, for the purpose of securing the bondholders. (10) The terms and conditions of the sale, whether public or private, including, but not limited to, the price, interest rates, terms to maturity, security arrangements, and any other terms and conditions which the commission deems necessary under the circumstances. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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Commission members and bond executors are not personally liable for the bonds or their issuance.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130536. Neither the members of the commission, nor any person executing the bonds, are liable personally on the bonds, or are subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130537.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission may use available funds to buy its own bonds, and may also hold, pledge, cancel, or resell them if it follows agreements with bondholders.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130537. The commission may, from any funds available therefor, purchase its bonds. The commission may hold, pledge, cancel, or resell the bonds, subject to, and in accordance with, agreements with the bondholders. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130538.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission may secure bonds with a trust agreement, and the agreement may include terms about revenues, project mortgages, and bondholder protections.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130538. (a) At the discretion of the commission, any bonds issued under this chapter may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the commission and a trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the state. (b) The trust agreement, or the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds, may pledge or assign the revenues to be received or the proceeds of any contract pledged and may convey or mortgage the project, or any portion thereof, to be financed out of the proceeds of the bonds. The trust agreement, or resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds, may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including particularly provisions specifically authorized to be included in any resolution of the commission authorizing bonds. (c) Any bank or trust company which does business under the laws of the United States or of this state, which has its principal place of business in this state, and which may act as depository of the proceeds of bonds or of revenues or other moneys may furnish indemnifying bonds or pledge securities as may be required by the commission. (d) Any trust agreement may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders. In addition, any trust agreement or resolution may contain other provisions that the commission may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130538.5.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission must not take any action that would materially impair the security pledged for bonds it has already issued.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130538.5. The commission shall take no action which will materially impair the security pledged for any bonds which it has previously issued. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130539.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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Expenses incurred under the trust agreement or resolution may be counted as part of a project’s operating cost.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130539. All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of the trust agreement or resolution may be treated as a part of the cost of the operation of a project. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130540.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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Bonds issued under this chapter are payable only from the specified funds and do not create a state or other public agency debt or liability, except as to the commission.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130540. (a) Bonds issued under this chapter do not constitute a debt or liability of the state or of any other public agency, other than the commission, or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of any other public agency, other than the commission, but shall be payable solely from the funds provided therefor. All the bonds shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the following effect: “Neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State of California or any public agency, other than the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, is pledged to the payment of the principal of, or interest on, this bond.” (b) The issuance of bonds under this chapter does not in any manner obligate the state or any other public agency thereof to levy, or to pledge any form of, taxation therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130541.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission may issue bonds and refunding bonds, subject to stated refunding conditions.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130541. The commission may provide for the issuance of bonds of the commission for the purpose of refunding any bond then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the earliest or subsequent date of redemption, purchase, or maturity of the bonds and, if deemed advisable by the commission, for the additional purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of constructing and acquiring additions, improvements, extensions, or enlargements of a project or any portion thereof. The commission may issue refunding bonds to refinance its indebtedness only if the commission finds that the refunding is in the public interest due to the terms or conditions of the refunding, including, without limitation, lower net interest cost, maturity or maturities, call provisions, or similar terms and conditions. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130542.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission may use refunding bond proceeds to buy back or retire outstanding bonds, hold them in escrow, invest escrowed funds, apply investment earnings to the refunded bonds, and return any leftover balance to the commission after the escrow terms are completed.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130542. (a) The proceeds of any bonds issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds may, in the discretion of the commission, be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption of outstanding bonds either on their earliest or any subsequent redemption date or upon the purchase or retirement at the maturity thereof and may, pending such application, be placed in escrow to be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption on the date as may be determined by the commission. (b) Pending that use, the escrowed proceeds may be invested and reinvested by the commission or its trustee in obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States of America, or in certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States of America, maturing at a time or times appropriate to ensure the prompt payment of principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, of the outstanding bonds to be so refunded. The interest, income, and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investment may also be applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds to be so refunded. After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied and carried out, any balance of the proceeds and interest, income, and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investments thereof may be returned to the commission for use by it in any lawful manner. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130543.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The commission or its trustee may invest bond proceeds in specified U.S.-backed instruments until the money is needed, and may use the earnings for project costs or any lawful purpose.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130543. The proceeds of any bonds issued for the additional purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of constructing and acquiring additions, improvements, extensions, or enlargements of a project may be invested and reinvested by the commission or its trustee in obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States of America, or in certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States of America, maturing not later than the time or times when the proceeds will be needed for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost. The interest, income, and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investment may be applied to the payment of all or any part of the cost or may be used by the commission in any lawful manner. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130544.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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Bonds issued under Section 130542 are governed by this chapter just like other bonds issued under it.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130544. Bonds issued pursuant to Section 130542 are subject to this chapter in the same manner and to the same extent as other bonds issued pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130545.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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Bonds issued under this chapter are treated as legal investments for listed funds, fiduciaries, and related accounts, and may be deposited with state or municipal officers and public agencies where bond deposits are legally authorized.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Bonds and Notes [130530 - 130545] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130545. The bonds issued pursuant to this chapter are legal investments for all trust funds, the funds of all insurance companies, commercial or savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, and investment companies, for executors, administrators, guardians, conservators, trustees, and other fiduciaries, for state school funds, and for any funds which may be invested in county, municipal, or school district bonds. The bonds are securities which may properly and legally be deposited with, and received by, any state or municipal officer or any public agency for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the state is now, or may hereafter be, authorized by law, including deposits to secure public funds. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130550.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supplemental Provisions [130550 - 130553] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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This chapter must be interpreted broadly to carry out its purposes.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supplemental Provisions [130550 - 130553] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130550. This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130551.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supplemental Provisions [130550 - 130553] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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This chapter is an additional and alternative method for carrying out its authorized powers, and bond issuance under it does not have to follow other laws that would otherwise apply.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supplemental Provisions [130550 - 130553] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130551. (a) This chapter provides a complete, additional, and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby, and is supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws. (b) The issuance of bonds and refunding bonds under this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130552.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supplemental Provisions [130550 - 130553] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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The state promises not to limit or change the commission’s vested rights until the bonds and related contracts are fully satisfied, unless law makes adequate protection for bondholders or contract parties. The commission may include this pledge in its bonds and contracts.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supplemental Provisions [130550 - 130553] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130552. The State of California does hereby pledge to, and agree with, the holders of any bonds issued under this chapter and with those parties who may enter into contracts with the commission pursuant to this chapter that the state will not limit or alter the rights hereby vested in the commission until the bonds, together with the interest thereon, are fully met and discharged and the contracts are fully performed on the part of the commission. However, nothing in this section precludes that limitation or alteration if and when adequate provision has been made by law for the protection of the bondholder or those entering into contracts with the commission. The commission, as agent for the state for this purpose only, may include this pledge and undertaking for the state in issuing its bonds and entering into contracts. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130553.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supplemental Provisions [130550 - 130553] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. )
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If this chapter conflicts with another statute or special act on financing transit systems or facilities, this chapter controls.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Revenue Bond Act [130500 - 130553] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supplemental Provisions [130550 - 130553] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2. ) ## 130553. To the extent that the provisions of this chapter, with respect to the financing of transit systems or facilities, are inconsistent with the provisions of any general statute or special act or parts thereof, with respect to the financing of transit systems or facilities, the provisions of this chapter are controlling. This section does not affect the authority of the Southern California Rapid Transit District to issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 30900) of Part 3 of Division 10 or any other law. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.)
130600.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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This section defines terms used in Chapter 6 for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board code of conduct.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130600. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “Board” means the board of directors of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. (b) “Board staff” or “staff” has the same meaning as the term “board staff,” as defined in MTA’s administrative code. (c) “Gift” has the same meaning as defined in Section 82028 of the Government Code. (d) “Lobbyist,” “lobbyist employer,” and “lobbying firm,” have the same meanings as defined in Section 130051.18. (e) “MTA” means the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. (f) “MTA contractor” has the same meaning as defined in MTA’s administrative code. (g) “MTA employee” has the same meaning as defined in MTA’s administrative code. (h) “MTA proposer” has the same meaning as defined in MTA’s administrative code. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 6. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
130605.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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This section says certain job titles in the chapter refer to specific Metro officers appointed under listed sections.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130605. Any reference in this chapter to “chief executive officer,” “general counsel,” “counsel,” “inspector general,” “ethics officer,” “board secretary,” or “secretary” is to the officers of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority appointed under Sections 130051.9, 130051.28, and 130610. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 7. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
130607.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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This section makes the chapter the board’s code of conduct and says board members are subject to those rules and codes, along with other applicable ethics laws.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130607. (a) This chapter, in addition to rules or codes adopted by the board, shall be the code of conduct for the board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. (b) In addition to any other ethics laws applicable to other public officials, members of the board are also subject to the rules and codes described in subdivision (a). (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 8. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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This section requires the board to appoint an ethics officer and gives that officer, the board member, and the inspector general specific ethics-related duties and optional actions.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130610. (a) The board shall appoint an ethics officer, who shall report to the board and operate in an independent manner. (b) When in doubt as to the applicability of any provision of this chapter to any particular situation, a board member shall contact the general counsel or the ethics officer for advice. (c) (1) The ethics officer shall interpret relevant authorities and provide advice to the board and MTA relating to codes of conduct, lobbying, governmental ethics, campaign finance, fair procurement practices, and conflicts of interest. (2) Any advice provided by the ethics officer shall be confidential and entitled to all applicable privileges. (d) The ethics officer shall propose amendments to codes of conduct that apply to the board, MTA employees, and MTA contractors, when appropriate. The proposed amendments are subject to approval by the board. (e) (1) The inspector general shall receive any allegation of a violation of this chapter, or other ethics-related rules or laws that apply to the board and MTA. (2) The inspector general may confer with the ethics officer on any potential violations described in paragraph (1) that may be a violation of this chapter, or other ethics-related rules or laws that apply to the board and MTA. (3) The ethics officer may make recommendations regarding a potential violation described in paragraph (1) for consideration by the inspector general. (f) The ethics officer shall be removed from office only if either or both of the following occur: (1) A two-thirds majority of the members of the board votes for removal. (2) The ethics officer violates a federal or state law or regulation, a local ordinance, or a policy or practice of the authority, relative to ethical practices, including, but not limited to, the acceptance of gifts or contributions. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 9. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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The board must send possible violations to the inspector general, and the inspector general must investigate and report non-criminal findings to the board.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130615. (a) This chapter shall be enforced by the inspector general. (b) Any violation of this chapter that is also a violation of other state law or of local or federal law may also be prosecuted by the appropriate authority. (c) Upon notice of a possible violation of this chapter, the board shall refer the matter to the inspector general for investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, if the matter has been determined not to be criminal in nature and to be of such a nature that it may be disclosed, the inspector general shall report the findings to the board. If the matter is determined to be criminal in nature, the inspector general shall refer the matter to the appropriate enforcement authorities for prosecution. (d) A board member or their staff shall not use or threaten to use any official action or authority against, or attempt to interfere with, any person acting in good faith to report or otherwise provide information to MTA regarding any activity that may be a violation of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 10. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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The board decides sanctions for violations, and those sanctions can include reprimand, censure, disqualification, committee removal, suspension, or a fine.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130620. (a) Sanctions for violations of this chapter shall be determined by the board. The sanctions imposed shall depend upon the severity of the infraction and may be progressive unless the violation is determined to be so egregious as to warrant more severe action initially. (b) The board may consult with the inspector general or the ethics officer for an opinion regarding the sanctions appropriate to any particular violation, provided that a release of confidential information is not required. (c) Sanctions imposed under this section may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: (1) Private reprimand by the board. (2) Public censure by the board at a regularly scheduled meeting. (3) Disqualification from participating in any discussion or vote on any matter related to the violation. (4) Removal of the board member from one or more committees for a period of time. (5) Permanent removal of the board member from one or more committees. (6) Suspension from all board actions for a period of time. (7) A monetary fine in an amount determined by the board. (d) If a board member is criminally indicted, the board member shall be suspended from all board actions for the duration of the criminal proceeding. If the board member is acquitted of the charges, the board member shall return to the board as a full, participating member. (e) For violations of this chapter that result in findings of criminal or civil liability, the board may recommend additional sanctions to the inspector general after the civil or criminal proceedings are completed. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 11. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Confidential information, including investigative reports for the inspector general and procurement information, must not be disclosed beyond the authorized recipient.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130625. (a) Confidential information, particularly investigative reports for the inspector general and procurement information, shall not be disclosed beyond the authorized recipient of the report or information. (b) For purposes of this section, “confidential information” means information that is not subject to disclosure under applicable state law or MTA’s administrative code, or that is otherwise identified as confidential by MTA. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 12. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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The board advises management and must stay out of the MTA’s day-to-day operations. Individual board members do not have personal authority over the MTA; that authority belongs to the full board.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130630. The role of the board as it relates to the MTA is as follows: (a) The board provides counsel and direction to management and shall not be involved in the day-to-day affairs of the MTA. (b) Board members do not have individual power or authority over the MTA. That power and decisionmaking authority lie with the full board. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 22, Sec. 175. Effective January 1, 2006.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Board members must treat MTA employees and fellow board members with respect and courtesy, and board meeting conduct is governed by the board’s adopted rules and procedures.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130635. The rules of conduct at board meetings shall be governed by the board’s adopted rules and procedures. Board members shall treat MTA employees and colleagues on the board with respect and courtesy. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 13. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Board members must not personally attack MTA employees or try to discipline them.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130640. (a) Board members shall not engage in personal attacks on MTA employees or attempt to discipline any employee. (b) Any concerns regarding an employee’s performance shall be communicated to the chief executive officer. (c) Any concerns regarding the performance of an officer of the board shall be communicated to that officer. (d) This section does not limit the right of the board to evaluate board officers. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 14. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Committee chairs must present items from their committee meetings and their committee’s recommendation.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130650. Committee chairs shall present items from their committee meetings and the recommendation of their committee. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Board members must get a chance to review written motions with financial or policy implications before the meeting, and those motions usually must go to the appropriate committee unless they are shared 48 hours ahead or waived by nine board members.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130655. (a) All board members shall be afforded an adequate opportunity to review written motions having financial or policy implications before the board meeting. (b) A written motion having financial or policy implications shall be referred to the appropriate committee for recommendation to the full board, unless the motion is distributed to all board members not later than 48 hours before the board meeting or this requirement is waived by the vote of nine board members. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 15. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Board members and their staff may not solicit or accept certain gifts tied to MTA contract proposals or bids, and board members face a $10 monthly gift limit from specified sources.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130660. (a) Board members or their staff are prohibited from soliciting or accepting any gift from a person or entity, including the person’s or entity’s lobbyists, that has submitted a proposal or bid for an MTA contract award during the period beginning on the date that the proposal or bid is submitted and ending 12 months after the final decision on the contract award. (b) Board members and their staff shall exercise caution in accepting any gift from a person or entity that is considering submitting a proposal or bid for an MTA contract award. (c) Board members shall not accept gifts aggregating more than ten dollars ($10) in a calendar month from a current MTA contractor, registered lobbyist, lobbying firm, or lobbyist employer. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 16. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Board travel payment and reimbursement are governed by applicable state law and MTA’s administrative code.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130670. The payment for, and reimbursement of, board travel shall be governed by applicable state law and MTA’s administrative code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 19. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Board members must not direct or ask MTA employees, contractors, or proposers to make charitable contributions.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130675. (a) Board members shall not direct or request that any MTA employee, contractor, or proposer make a charitable contribution. (b) (1) This section does not prohibit a board member from making a solicitation or request for a charitable contribution if a payment that is made in response to the solicitation or request by the board member would not be considered a behested payment, pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 82004.5 of the Government Code and related regulations adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, if the payment was made at the behest of an elected officer. (2) This section does not prohibit a board member from making a solicitation or request for a charitable contribution, including a solicitation or request by the board member that results in a reportable behested payment, if the solicitation or request is made to a person other than one identified in subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 20. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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This section sets procurement conduct rules for MTA board members, their staff, the chief executive officer, and designated procurement staff.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130680. (a) The chief executive officer shall be responsible for ensuring the MTA has an independent professional procurement staff. The chief executive officer and designated procurement staff shall be responsible for conducting an independent, autonomous procurement process in accordance with state and federal law. (b) Board members shall use objective judgment in voting on a procurement award and base their decision on the criteria established in the procurement documents. (c) Board members or their staff shall not attempt to influence contract awards. (d) During any procurement process, board members or their staff shall not communicate with MTA staff regarding the procurement unless authorized by this chapter, MTA’s administrative code, or MTA procurement policies. (e) Before the staff recommendation for an award is made public, board members or their staff may communicate with the chief executive officer or the designee of the chief executive officer regarding the procurement, subject to limitations in this chapter, MTA’s administrative code, and MTA procurement policies. Board members and their staff may also communicate with the ethics officer for advice on compliance with this section. (f) Board members or their staff shall not attempt to obtain or release information about the recommendation of the award of a contract until the recommendation is made public. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 21. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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During the procurement window, proposers and their representatives must not contact or discuss the contract award with board members or staff, and board members must report any violating communication to the inspector general.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130685. (a) Commencing with the issuance of a request for proposal (RFP), request for interest in qualification (RFIQ), or invitation for bid (IFB), and ending on the date of the publicly released, recommended selection of the contractor, a person or entity submitting a proposal in response to the RFP, RFIQ, or IFB, or any officer, employee, representative, agent, or consultant representing the proposer or bidder, shall not contact by any means or engage in any discussion concerning the award of the contract with any board member or their staff. Any contact shall be grounds for the disqualification of the proposer or bidder. (b) A board member who receives any communication from a proposer or bidder in violation of this chapter shall report that communication to the inspector general. (c) During the period identified in this section, board members shall not communicate with a proposer or bidder or with any officer, employee, representative, or agent of the proposer or bidder regarding a contract award, protest, or any lawsuit or potential lawsuit regarding the contract award. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 22. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Board members and their staff must avoid conflicts of interest, misuse of MTA resources, appearances of improper conduct, and decisions where bias prevents fair treatment.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130705. (a) Board members or their staff shall not engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise that is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the duties of an MTA officer. (b) Board members or their staff shall not use the MTA’s facilities, equipment, supplies, badge, prestige, or influence for personal gain. (c) Board members and their staff shall refrain from conduct that is likely to create in the minds of reasonable observers the perception that the board member or staff member used their public position improperly. (d) Board members or their staff shall not make, participate in, or attempt to influence any decision if they are incapable of providing fair treatment to a matter before the board due to bias, prejudice, or because they have prejudged a matter. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 25. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
13071.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [13071 - 13073] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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This chapter provides complete authority to issue bonds under it, and no extra action or proceeding beyond what the chapter requires is needed for valid authorization and issuance.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [13071 - 13073] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13071. This chapter is complete authority for the issuance of bonds hereunder, and no action or proceeding not required by this chapter shall be necessary for the valid authorization and issuance of such bonds. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
130710.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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The MTA must not contract with board members, their staff, or certain profit-making firms tied to them.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130710. The MTA shall not contract with any of the following: (a) Board members or their staff. (b) Any profit-making firm or business in which a board member or member of their staff is an officer, principal, partner, or shareholder who owns more than 10 percent of the firm or business. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 26. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
130715.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Former board members or their staff may not take part in MTA contracts for 12 months after leaving the board, and MTA may not contract with certain businesses tied to them during that same period.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130715. (a) Former board members or their staff shall not participate in any contract with MTA for a period of 12 months after leaving the board. (b) For a period of 12 months after the board member has left the board, MTA shall not contract with any profit-making firm or business in which the former board member or member of their staff is an officer, principal, partner, or shareholder who owns more than 10 percent of the firm or business. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 27. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
13072.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [13071 - 13073] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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This chapter is generally to be read as applying only to bonds issued under it, unless the context clearly shows otherwise.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [13071 - 13073] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13072. Unless otherwise clearly indicated by the context, all of the provisions of this chapter shall be understood as relating only to bonds issued under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
130720.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Board members must file Statements of Economic Interest with the ethics officer on the stated deadlines, including when they assume office, annually, and when they leave office.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130720. (a) Board members shall file Statements of Economic Interest with the ethics officer pursuant to state law, within 30 days of assuming office, annually, and within 30 days of leaving office. (b) Any amendments to the Statement of Economic Interest shall be filed within 30 days of the occurrence of the change. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 28. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
130725.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Some compensated consultants advising MTA board members must file a Statement of Economic Interest with the MTA within 30 days after the consultant relationship begins.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130725. Any person who receives compensation to regularly provide advice, recommendations, or counsel to board members regarding MTA activities shall file a Statement of Economic Interest with the MTA within 30 days of the commencement of the consultant relationship. This requirement does not apply to a full-time employee of a governmental entity who is already required to file Statements of Economic Interests with their employing agency. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 29. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [13071 - 13073] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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This chapter applies only to districts that have operated an electric distribution system for at least 10 years and have a population of 250,000 or more.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Application [13071 - 13073] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13073. This chapter shall apply only to districts which have owned and operated an electric distribution system for at least 10 years and which have a population of 250,000 or more. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. )
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Some people who advise MTA board members may not advise board members or MTA staff on a matter if they also advise another public or private entity with a financial interest in that matter.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [130600 - 130730] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. ) ## 130730. (a) Any person who provides advice, recommendations, or counsel to board members regarding MTA activities and also advises another public or private entity that has a financial interest in an item before the board shall be prohibited from giving advice to board members and MTA staff regarding that item. (b) This section shall not prohibit an employee of a public agency from providing advice or recommendations to a board member if the item affects their agency generally and does not involve any direct benefit to the public employee. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 30. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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This chapter may be cited as the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130800. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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This section defines key terms used in the chapter.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130803. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Authority” means the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority established pursuant to Section 130806. (b) “Local congestion management agency” means a County of San Bernardino congestion management agency established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 65089 of the Government Code. (c) “Local transportation authority” means a County of San Bernardino transportation authority established pursuant to Section 180050. (d) “San Bernardino Associated Governments” means the joint powers agency established pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code). (e) “San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies” means the San Bernardino County Transportation Commission established pursuant to Section 130050, the local transportation authority, service authority for freeway emergencies, and local congestion management agency in existence on December 31, 2016, and the San Bernardino Associated Governments when it was acting on behalf of, or in the capacity of, those entities. (f) “Service authority for freeway emergencies” means a County of San Bernardino service authority for freeway emergencies established pursuant to Section 2551 of the Streets and Highways Code. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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This section creates the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and makes it the successor to the listed powers and obligations of the San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130806. There is hereby created the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. The authority shall be the successor to the powers, duties, revenues, debts, obligations, liabilities, immunities, and exemptions, expressed or implied, of the San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
130807.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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The San Bernardino County Transportation Commission is designated as the authority.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130807. The San Bernardino County Transportation Commission shall be known as the authority. (Added by renumbering Section 130054 by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 2. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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The authority may exercise broad powers, including issuing bonds, handling property, contracting, collecting fees, and adopting rules.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130809. (a) The authority may exercise all rights and powers, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the power to issue bonds, and rely on any immunities or exemptions provided by law to a county transportation commission, a local transportation authority, a service authority for freeway emergencies, or a local congestion management agency. (b) The authority’s powers include, but are not limited to, the power to do all of the following: (1) To sue and to be sued. (2) To acquire any property by any means, and to hold, manage, occupy, develop, jointly develop, dispose of, lease, convey, or otherwise encumber property. (3) To create a leasehold interest in property for the benefit of the authority. (4) To acquire, by eminent domain, any property necessary to carry out any of its powers or functions. (5) To merge or split parcels, adjust boundary lines, or take similar actions as part of the acquisition of land or as needed in order to carry out its functions. (6) To construct, acquire, develop, jointly develop, maintain, operate, lease, and dispose of work, property, rights-of-way, and facilities. (7) To appoint necessary employees, including counsel, and to define their qualifications and duties. (8) To enter into and perform all necessary contracts. (9) To fix and collect fees for any services rendered by it. (10) To adopt a seal and alter it. (11) To adopt an annual budget and to fix the compensation of its officers, board members, and employees. (12) To establish and enforce rules and regulations for the administration, operation, and maintenance of facilities and services. (13) To enter into joint powers arrangements with other entities. (14) To provide insurance. (15) To issue bonds and incur other obligations. (16) To advance funds from any sources towards a project in anticipation of future funding sources or contributions from other agencies in order to maximize the efficient delivery of projects undertaken by the authority. (17) To loan moneys from any of the funds or accounts held by the authority to any other fund or account held by the authority, if all of the following occur: (A) The loan is authorized pursuant to a resolution of the governing board of the authority. (B) The authority determines that the loan serves the purposes of the authority. (C) All moneys loaned to the borrowing fund or account are expended for any of the lawful purposes for which the borrowing account was established. (18) To do any other things necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of a county transportation commission, a local transportation authority, a service authority for freeway emergencies, or a local congestion management agency. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [13081 - 13085] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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This article’s provisions control how this chapter is interpreted unless the context requires otherwise.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [13081 - 13085] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13081. Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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The authority may file an action to determine whether certain bonds, warrants, contracts, obligations, or debt instruments are valid.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130812. The authority may bring an action to determine the validity of its bonds, warrants, contracts, obligations, or evidences of indebtedness issued on or after January 1, 2017, pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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The authority’s governing body must be made up of specified county supervisors, city members, and one nonvoting gubernatorial appointee. Cities may also appoint an alternate member when the regular member cannot attend a meeting.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130815. (a) The governing body of the authority shall consist of the following members: (1) Five members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. (2) One member from each County of San Bernardino incorporated city, who shall be a mayor or a city council member. (3) One nonvoting member appointed by the Governor. (b) Each County of San Bernardino incorporated city may appoint an alternate member to represent it at a meeting, but only if the regular member cannot attend the meeting. The alternate member shall either be a mayor or a city council member. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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This section says references to listed San Bernardino transportation bodies mean the authority, and transfers their property, debts, liabilities, and related rights to the authority.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130818. (a) Any reference to the San Bernardino County Transportation Commission or to a County of San Bernardino transportation commission, local transportation authority, service authority for freeway emergencies, or local congestion management agency, shall be deemed to refer to the authority. (b) By operation of law, the authority shall act as and assume the rights, obligations, assets, and liabilities of the San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies, as established by operation of law or under any contract to which any of them is a party and that was entered into before January 1, 2017. All real and personal property owned by any of the San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies shall be transferred to the authority by operation of law. (c) The respective legally enforceable debts and liabilities of the San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies shall transfer to the authority and exist as debts and liabilities of the authority in the same manner as if the authority had itself incurred them. (d) The respective rights of creditors and all liens upon the property of the San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies transferred to the authority, including, without limitation, any pledge of revenues or other collateral securing the repayment of bonds, as those terms are defined in Section 5450 of the Government Code, and the other responsibilities of the San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies transferred to the authority, shall be preserved unimpaired, and those bonds are the valid obligations of the authority, in each case limited in lien or pledge to the property affected by the liens or pledges immediately prior to the transfer of related responsibilities and obligations. (e) All powers, duties, debts, obligations, liabilities, or claims arising out of or related to the powers, duties, debts, obligations, and liabilities transferred to the authority under this chapter by operation of law shall be transferred to the authority without further recourse to the San Bernardino Associated Governments or its member agencies, as applicable, and the authority may be proceeded against or substituted in the place of any of the San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies if the action or proceeding pertains to a transferred power, duty, revenue, debt, obligation, liability, or claim. (f) In order to protect the holders of outstanding, unmatured bonds and other evidences of indebtedness of the San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies pertaining to the responsibilities and obligations transferred to the authority, the authority shall have the power to take all actions and do all things necessary or required for the protection of those holders and for compliance with the terms of those bonds and other evidences of indebtedness. The authority shall have the power to continue all services that the San Bernardino County Consolidated Agencies, on the date of the transfer, was furnishing and that pertained to the responsibilities and obligations transferred to the authority. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [13081 - 13085] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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"Bonds" here means notes, certificates, and other evidences of indebtedness, but only bonds issued under this chapter.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [13081 - 13085] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13082. “Bonds” includes the meaning of “notes, certificates and other evidences of indebtedness” and in every case refers only to bonds issued under this chapter, whether so specified or not. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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The authority must use bond proceeds only to secure the bonds or for the debt’s purpose, and leftover money must be moved to specified funds; bonds bought on the open market must be canceled immediately.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130821. (a) Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 180000), Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 180200), and, except Section 180260, Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 180250) of Division 19 (commencing with Section 180000) shall be equally applicable to the authority as if set forth herein and shall be in addition to the powers and functions of the authority set forth in this division. (b) Notwithstanding Section 180260, all proceeds of the authority’s bonds shall be applied to secure the bonds or for the purposes for which the debt was incurred. However, when the purposes have been accomplished, any moneys remaining shall be either transferred to the fund used for the payment of principal of, and interest on, the bonds, or placed in a fund to be used for the purchase of the outstanding bonds in the open market at prices and in the manner, either at public or private sale or otherwise, as determined by the authority. Bonds so purchased shall be canceled immediately. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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The authority must take over the employment and retirement-related duties, obligations, rights, and status of the San Bernardino Associated Governments for affected employees and programs.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130824. (a) After the creation of the authority and on the effective date of a resolution of the Board of Retirement of the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association consenting to membership of the authority’s employees pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31557 of the Government Code, all then-current employees of the San Bernardino Associated Governments shall be deemed to be employees of the authority and all duties and obligations of the employment relationship shall be assumed by the authority. The status of each employee deemed to have become an employee of the authority by operation of this section, with respect to membership in the retirement system, shall, in all respects, be as if the employee had remained a member of the retirement system without any break in service or change of employer. The authority shall be deemed a “district” as defined by the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 (Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 31450) of Part 3 of Division 4 of Title 3 of the Government Code) and shall in all respects assume all of the rights, obligations, and status previously occupied by the San Bernardino Associated Governments as a participating district in the retirement system, including, but not limited to, the payment of employer contributions, the payment of unfunded actuarial liability, the withholding of employee contributions, the reporting of compensation earnable and pensionable compensation, record retention and audit compliance, the enrollment of eligible employees in membership, compliance with restrictions on the employment of retired persons, and the pickup of employee contributions pursuant to Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 414(h)(2)) and any agreement or resolution implementing the same. (b) The termination of the San Bernardino Associated Governments’ status as a participating district in the retirement system shall not trigger withdrawal liability pursuant to Section 31564.2 of the Government Code. The authority shall assume the prior obligations of the San Bernardino Associated Governments for the payment of unfunded actuarial liability, which shall continue to be included in contribution rates calculated and approved pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937, including, but not limited to, Sections 31453, 31453.5, 31454, 31581, and 31585 of the Government Code, as if no change in the participating employer had occurred. (c) The authority shall succeed to the rights, duties, and obligations of the San Bernardino Associated Governments with respect to its replacement benefits program pursuant to Chapter 3.9 (commencing with Section 31899) of Part 3 of Division 4 of Title 3 of the Government Code. The rights of each retirement system member to participate in the replacement benefits program, as those rights exist at the time of the transfer of rights, duties, and obligations to the authority, whether the member is actively employed, deferred, or retired, shall continue as if there had been no change in the status of the employer. The transfer of rights, duties, and responsibilities shall not be deemed the creation of a new replacement benefit program, and the continuation of employees’ rights pursuant to the operation of this section shall not be deemed the offering of a new plan to any employee, for purposes of Section 7522.43 and subdivision (c) of Section 31899 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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The authority may contract to provide its employees’ services to San Bernardino Associated Governments if both sides agree to lawful terms and conditions.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130827. The authority shall have the power to contract to provide the services of its employees to San Bernardino Associated Governments upon lawful terms and conditions agreed to by the authority and San Bernardino Associated Governments. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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The authority may use design-build contracting, but only with board approval, to award the Mt. Vernon Avenue Viaduct project contract.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130828. (a) Notwithstanding Section 130232, the authority, upon approval of the board of directors, may use the design-build contracting process described in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 22160) of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code to award a contract for the construction of the Mt. Vernon Avenue Viaduct project in the City of San Bernardino. (b) For purposes of this section, all references in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 22160) of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code to “local agency” shall mean the authority and its board of directors. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 154, Sec. 1. (AB 1523) Effective January 1, 2018.)
130828.1.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. )
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The Legislature states that a special statute is needed for the Mt. Vernon Avenue Viaduct project because of its unique circumstances and the need to develop it quickly and efficiently.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 - 130828.1] ( Division 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333. ) ## CHAPTER 7. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Consolidation Act of 2017 [130800 - 130828.1] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 7. ) ## 130828.1. The following applies to Section 130828: The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique and special circumstances surrounding the Mt. Vernon Avenue Viaduct project of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and the need to immediately, quickly, and efficiently develop the project. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 154, Sec. 2. (AB 1523) Effective January 1, 2018.)
13083.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [13081 - 13085] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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In this section, “refund” also includes “extend” and “renew.”

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [13081 - 13085] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13083. “Refund” includes the meaning of “extend” and “renew.” (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
13084.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [13081 - 13085] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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This section defines “assented to by the voters” as approval by a majority of the district voters who voted on the proposition at the election.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [13081 - 13085] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13084. “Assented to by the voters” means that the proposition indicated by the context has been submitted to the voters of the district, and has been assented to by a majority of those voters who voted upon that proposition at the election. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
13085.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [13081 - 13085] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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This section defines “payments on principal” for bonds.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [13081 - 13085] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13085. “Payments on principal” means payments on account of the principal of bonds, whether upon maturity or by payments into a sinking fund on account of principal, and includes premiums required to be paid on the mandatory redemption of sinking fund bonds. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
13091.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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A district may borrow money and issue bonds for electric system improvements, but the money cannot be used for listed outside, utility-owned, generating, or power-transfer purposes, and bonds cannot run longer than 20 years.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13091. A district may borrow money from time to time for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, replacing, extending or improving its system for supplying the district and its inhabitants with electric energy, and may issue and sell bonds to evidence the indebtedness created by such borrowing. No such money may be used: (1) For constructing or improving works located outside the district boundaries which exist on the date this Chapter 6.5 is enacted. (2) For acquiring any property owned by a public utility. (3) For constructing or improving works for generating electricity. (4) For constructing or improving works used, or to be used, in whole or in part either for the receipt, transmission and delivery of electric energy for any supplier of electric power or for the exchange of electric power with any person or entity. This provision shall not prevent the district from using such money for the purposes set forth in the initial sentence of this section. Such bonds shall not be issued for a term in excess of 20 years after the date of such bonds; provided, that this sentence shall not limit the power of a district to refund such bonds. (Amended by Stats. 1962, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 6.)
13092.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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A district may refund its bond debt and may issue, sell, or exchange bonds for that refunding purpose.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13092. A district may also refund from time to time, whether at or prior to maturity, any outstanding indebtedness evidenced by its bonds, and may issue, and sell or exchange, bonds so to refund such indebtedness. Refunding bonds which are to be sold may be issued and sold at such time in advance of the time at which the bonds to be redeemed or paid out of the proceeds of such refunding bonds are to be so redeemed or paid as the board may determine. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
13093.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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If a district borrows money under this chapter, the board may authorize bonds, subject to a surplus-based limit and a $10 million yearly cap.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13093. Whenever a district exercises the power to borrow money pursuant to this chapter the board may authorize the issuance of bonds in any amount which, when added to the aggregate amount of bonds of the district issued under this chapter and outstanding at the time of the acceptance of a proposal for the purchase of the bonds so authorized and payable out of the revenues out of which the bonds so authorized are to be payable shall not exceed the amount of the earned surplus derived from the operation of the electric system to which those revenues pertain, as of the end of the last fiscal year which ended not less than four months prior to the making of the finding and determination provided for in Section 13161. The aggregate amount of bonds issued under this chapter shall not exceed in face value the sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) in any one calendar year. The term “earned surplus” whenever used in this chapter means the excess of revenues from the inception of operation of the electric system over related expenses thereof, plus accumulated price-level depreciation, plus or minus any additional amounts credited to or charged against customers’ equity employed in the business of the electric system, as determined in accordance with the then current accounting practice of the district. The term “accumulated price-level depreciation” as used in this section means the accumulated additional amounts by which depreciation based on the cost of depreciable property adjusted to reflect current price levels exceeds depreciation computed on cost. (Amended by Stats. 1962, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 6.)
13094.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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Section 13094 exempts refunding bond issuances under this chapter from the limitations in Section 13093 and caps the issue amount at what is needed to pay or redeem the bonds being refunded, including redemption premiums but not interest.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13094. The limitations prescribed in Section 13093 shall not be applicable to the issuance of any refunding bonds pursuant to this chapter, and the amount of any issue of such refunding bonds may equal, but shall not exceed, the amount required for the payment or redemption of the bonds to be refunded thereby, including the premiums, if any, due upon such redemption, but excluding any interest due upon such redemption. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
13095.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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A bond is treated as no longer outstanding if enough money has been set aside or irrevocably segregated in the specified reserve, trust, or sinking fund arrangements.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13095. Any bond for the payment and discharge of which, upon maturity or upon redemption prior to maturity, provision has been made through the setting apart in a reserve fund or special trust account created pursuant to this chapter to insure the payment thereof, of moneys sufficient for that purpose, or through the irrevocable segregation for that purpose, in some sinking fund or other fund or trust account, of moneys sufficient therefor, shall be deemed to be no longer outstanding within the meaning of any provision of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
13096.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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The board has power to set the terms and conditions for issuing and selling bonds under this chapter, unless an express provision in the chapter limits that power.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Authorization [13091 - 13096] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13096. The board shall have power to determine all the terms and conditions of the issuance and sale of bonds pursuant to this chapter, excepting only as such power is limited by express provisions of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
131000.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section names the chapter as the Bay Area County Traffic and Transportation Funding Act.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131000. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Bay Area County Traffic and Transportation Funding Act. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131001.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section says the Legislature finds Bay Area traffic and transportation improvements are a high priority and supports allowing counties to develop local transportation plans or authorize a tax for that purpose.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131001. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) That, in the nine-county San Francisco Bay area, traffic and transportation improvements are an immediate high priority needed to resolve the bay area’s serious traffic congestion and transit mobility problems that threaten the economic viability of the area and adversely impact the quality of life therein. (b) That, in the nine-county San Francisco Bay area, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is responsible for regional transportation planning and programming. (c) That the commission and the counties and cities within the nine-county San Francisco Bay area wish to collectively develop and implement, on a county-by-county basis, near-term local traffic and transportation projects that responsibly and adequately deal with current and anticipated traffic congestion and transit mobility problems. (d) That, in order to proceed in a expeditious manner with the development and implementation of those projects, each of the nine counties in the San Francisco Bay area should be provided the opportunity to review and determine whether there is a need for the development and implementation of a county transportation expenditure plan that goes significantly beyond current federal, state, and local funding. (e) Therefore, it is in the public interest to allow the voters in any county in the nine-county San Francisco Bay area to either create a county transportation authority or to authorize the commission to implement a retail transactions and use tax for the purpose of funding a local transportation expenditure plan showing a need for the proceeds from that tax. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131002.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This division does not apply to Santa Clara County until November 1, 1995.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131002. This division does not apply to the County of Santa Clara until November 1, 1995. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131003.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section defines “City selection committee” as the committee created under Government Code Section 50270, and for San Francisco it means the Mayor.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131003. “City selection committee” means the committee created pursuant to Section 50270 of the Government Code. For purposes of the City and County of San Francisco, the committee means the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131004.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section defines “Commission” as the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131004. “Commission” means the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131005.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section defines “county” for this chapter.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131005. “County” includes a city and county, and means any of the nine San Francisco Bay area counties listed in Section 66502 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131006.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section defines “board of supervisors” for this chapter.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131006. “Board of supervisors” means the board of supervisors of any of the nine San Francisco Bay area counties listed in Section 66502 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131007.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section defines “county transportation authority” for this division.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131007. “County transportation authority” means any authority created pursuant to this division in any of the nine San Francisco Bay area counties listed in Section 66502 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131008.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section defines “Department” as the Department of Transportation.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131008. “Department” means the Department of Transportation. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131009.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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“Local governments” means the cities within each of the nine San Francisco Bay area counties listed in Government Code Section 66502.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131009. “Local governments” means the cities within each of the nine San Francisco Bay area counties listed in Section 66502 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
13101.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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If a district plans to borrow money or refund debt under this chapter, the board must adopt a preliminary resolution to authorize bonds and include specified bond details.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13101. Whenever a district proposes to exercise the power to borrow money, or to refund indebtedness, pursuant to this chapter, the board shall adopt a preliminary resolution declaring its intention to authorize the issuance of bonds for such purpose, which resolution shall specify all of the following: (1) The purpose for which the proposed bonds are to be issued. (2) The maximum principal amount of the bonds proposed to be issued in the then current calendar year. (3) The maximum term for which any of said bonds are to run. (4) The maximum rate of interest to be payable upon such bonds. (5) The maximum premium, if any, to be payable on the redemption of any such bonds. (Amended by Stats. 1962, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 6.)
131010.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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“Sponsoring agency” means a governmental agency, including a county transportation authority, with transportation responsibilities in the county where a qualifying retail transactions and use tax ordinance has been approved.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [131000 - 131010] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131010. “Sponsoring agency” means a governmental agency, including a county transportation authority, that has transportation responsibilities in the county in which a retail transactions and use tax ordinance has been approved pursuant to this division. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 83, Sec. 1. Effective July 19, 2005.)
13103.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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When bonds are issued under this chapter, the board’s preliminary resolution takes effect when the board adopts it, subject to the right of referendum.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13103. When bonds are issued under this chapter, the preliminary resolution of the board adopted pursuant to this article shall take effect upon its adoption by the board subject to the right of referendum herein provided for. (Amended by Stats. 1962, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 6.)
13104.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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The board must publish the resolution. A referendary petition may be filed within 60 days after the second publication, and if filed, the resolution has no effect unless the voters assent to it.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13104. Upon any such resolution taking effect subject to the right of referendum, pursuant to this article, the board shall cause the same to be published in the manner provided for the publication of notices. At any time within 60 days after the date of the second such publication a referendary petition, signed by voters in number equal to at least 3 percent of the total vote cast, as defined in Section 11507, demanding the submission of such resolution to a vote of the voters of the district for their assent to the issuance of the proposed bonds, may be filed with the secretary. Upon presentation to the secretary of a referendary petition, the resolution which is the subject thereof shall be of no effect unless and until it has been assented to by the voters. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
13105.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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If no referendary petition is filed within 60 days, or if voters approve the bond proposition, the resolution takes full effect and the board may issue bonds under the resolution.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13105. If no such referendary petition is presented within the aforesaid period of 60 days, then upon the expiration of said period, or if the proposition of issuing the bonds specified in the resolution of the board adopted pursuant to this article has been assented to by the voters, whether upon referendum or pursuant to any other provisions of this chapter, then upon such proposition having been so assented to, the resolution shall take full and final effect, and the board may proceed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and issue bonds within the terms of the resolution. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
131050.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county board of supervisors may start a countywide planning process for transportation projects, and the board and city selection committee must set the schedule and process by resolution.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131050. Any board of supervisors which believes its county has essential traffic and transportation projects for which current estimates of federal, state, and local funds may not be adequately available, may establish, on or after January 1, 1986, in conjunction with the city selection committee a process to develop a countywide consensus on the need for these projects and on a proposed county transportation expenditure plan to adequately fund the construction, maintenance, repair, or operation of these projects. The process may include the establishment of a committee or committees as the board of supervisors and the city selection committee deem necessary. The process shall provide for the participation of representatives of cities and the county, representatives of transit agencies serving the county, the department, the commission, and other agencies determined to be necessary by the board of supervisors and the city selection committee. Meetings of any committee established are subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). The board of supervisors and the city selection committee may request the commission to provide some staffing assistance. The board of supervisors and the city selection committee shall establish, by resolution, an expected schedule and the process to be used for the completion of the tasks set forth in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131051.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section sets out what must be included in a county transportation expenditure plan and requires sponsoring agencies to provide cost estimates for their projects.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131051. The county transportation expenditure plan shall consist of all of the following: (a) (1) A list of essential traffic and transportation projects in the order of priority within the county, and their respective sponsoring agencies, which current estimates of federal, state, and local funds indicate are insufficient to provide for their completion. The types of projects may include, but are not limited to, capital, maintenance, repair, or operation projects. However, no project shall be included that does not have a sponsoring agency. Estimates of federal and state funding shall be based on estimates provided by the staff of the commission. The sponsoring agency shall provide cost estimates for its projects. An agency which administers a retail transactions and use tax ordinance adopted pursuant to this division shall not be a public transit operator. In addition, any state highway project is subject to approval by the department. Any project estimated to have adequate funding shall not be included on the list. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), funds generated from this division may be used to advance construction to an earlier date for projects contained in the state transportation improvement plan with the concurrence of the county transportation authority, the commission, the California Transportation Commission, and the department. (b) An estimate of the costs of each of the projects listed in subdivision (a). (c) An estimate of the current sources of funds available to assist in the completion of each of the projects listed in subdivision (a). (d) An estimate of the additional amounts of funds to make up the difference between figures in subdivisions (b) and (c) for each of the projects listed in subdivision (a). (e) A recommendation on whether the adoption of a retail transactions and use tax ordinance would be necessary to fund the projects listed in subdivision (a). If a recommendation is made for the adoption of that ordinance, it shall include a recommendation as to whether the tax shall be permanent or for a specific term. The recommendation shall also address the issue of whether a bonding authority should be sought and on the limitations of that authority. (f) A recommendation on whether the board of supervisors should request the voters to authorize the creation of a county transportation authority pursuant to this division to impose and administer the proceeds of the tax ordinance recommended in subdivision (e), or whether the board of supervisors should request the commission to impose and administer the proceeds of the tax. The ordinance shall be subject to the approval of a majority of the electors voting on the measure to approve the imposition of the tax. (g) If the recommendation is for the board of supervisors to ask the voters to request the commission to impose the tax, a recommendation shall be made for the establishment and membership of an advisory committee to advise the commission on the administration of the recommended county transportation expenditure plan. (h) If the recommendation is for the creation of a county transportation authority, the recommendation shall also include the membership of the authority, specifying the number to represent local governments and the number to represent the county. (i) A recommendation as to whether to seek the support of adjacent counties for projects that have intercounty impact by requesting the board of supervisors and the city selection committee of each of the adjacent counties to develop a county transportation expenditure plan for their respective county. Adjacent counties shall endeavor to work cooperatively together to develop mutual traffic and transportation projects identified in their respective county transportation expenditure plan. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 173, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
131052.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The recommended county transportation expenditure plan must go through a public hearing and commission review before it is submitted to the board of supervisors and local governments for adoption.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131052. The recommended county transportation expenditure plan shall be subject to a public hearing and then to a review by the commission, before submittal to the board of supervisors and local governments for adoption. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131053.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The commission must approve the draft county transportation expenditure plan within 45 days after receiving it, unless specified findings justify not approving it.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131053. The commission shall, within 45 days after receipt of a draft county transportation expenditure plan forwarded pursuant to Section 131052, approve the draft plan unless one or more of the following findings is made: (a) There would be a significant negative regional impact as a result of the proposed projects. (b) There are insufficient funds available to implement the proposed projects. (c) Conflicts exist within the county transportation expenditure plan. (d) The estimates of proceeds from any proposed retail transactions and use tax ordinance are not reasonable. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131054.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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If the commission rejects a draft county transportation expenditure plan for not meeting Section 131053, it must return the draft to the county for amendments before the plan is resubmitted for review.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131054. If the commission rejects a draft county transportation expenditure plan because the draft plan fails to meet the requirements set forth in Section 131053, the commission shall return the draft plan to the county for amendments before resubmittal to the commission for review. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131055.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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If the commission approves a draft county transportation expenditure plan, it must send the draft back for approval by the board of supervisors and local governments. Adoption requires the stated majority approvals, and the county must publish the adopted plan within 30 days.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131055. If the commission approves a draft county transportation expenditure plan, the commission shall return the draft plan to the board of supervisors for its approval and to local governments for their approval. A majority of the board of supervisors, and a majority of the local governments representing a majority of the population of the county in the incorporated areas by a majority vote of their respective councils, are required for the adoption of the draft county expenditure plan. The adopted county transportation expenditure plan shall be published by the county within 30 days after its adoption. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131056.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Before the last election covered by the tax ordinance, the commission or county transportation authority must prepare a new draft county transportation expenditure plan, and after draft approval the board of supervisors must put the ordinance-continuation question to voters at the next primary or general election.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131056. (a) Not less than one year prior to the date of the last general election in which a retail transactions and use tax ordinance is in effect pursuant to this division, the commission or the county transportation authority administering the adopted county expenditure transportation plan shall prepare a new draft county transportation expenditure plan for approval pursuant to this chapter. (b) Upon approval of the draft plan, the board of supervisors shall submit, at the next primary or general election, the question of whether the ordinance shall remain in effect to fund the approved plan. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131057.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The commission, county transportation authorities, and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority have limited powers under this section.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131050 - 131057] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131057. (a) The commission and any county transportation authority, in administering the adopted county transportation expenditure plan and imposing the retail transactions and use tax, shall have only those powers necessary for those purposes. (b) The San Mateo County Transportation Authority shall have the power to administer funds transferred to it by the San Mateo County Transit District, consistent with the expenditure plan for a voter-approved tax imposed by the San Mateo County Transit District pursuant to Section 103350. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 231, Sec. 2. (AB 1613) Effective January 1, 2018.)
13106.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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A qualifying bond-resolution can become a contract between the district and bondholders, and it can be enforced in court by mandamus or another suitable legal action.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13106. The provisions of any resolution constituting a part of the proceedings for the issuance of any bonds under this chapter, when so declared by its terms, or by the terms of any other such resolution, shall constitute a contract between the district and the holders of such bonds, and the provisions thereof shall be enforceable by mandamus or any other appropriate suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
13107.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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The board may adopt a resolution to submit a proposed action to district voters, and it must carry out the steps needed to hold the election and certify the result.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Proceedings for Issuance [13101 - 13107] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13107. The board at any time may adopt a resolution providing for submission to the voters of the district of the proposition of assenting to any proposed action of the board in any case where such assent is required or permitted by the terms of this chapter, or in any case where the board may deem such submission to be desirable. Such resolution may provide for such submission at any specified regular district election, or at any special election. Such resolution and such election shall, except to the extent otherwise provided in this chapter, conform to the requirements of Article 1, Chapter 7, of this division. The board shall do, or cause to be done, any and all things necessary to make such submission at the election indicated by its resolution and to determine and certify the result thereof. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
131100.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section requires the Bay Area Rapid Transit District to match certain funds before receiving them and to use those funds only for capital expenditures. It also says tax revenue is generally spent in the county of origin, with limited plan-based and exchange-based exceptions.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131100. (a) The Legislature, by the enactment of this chapter intends a county transportation authority or the commission, pursuant to a county transportation expenditure plan adopted pursuant to Section 131055, to use any additional funds provided by this chapter to supplement existing local revenues being used for public transportation purposes listed in the plan. The Legislature further intends that the funds provided pursuant to this chapter shall not replace funds previously provided by property tax revenues for public transportation purposes. The nine-county San Francisco Bay area is further encouraged to maintain its existing commitment of local funds for public transportation purposes. (b) Any tax revenue generated pursuant to this chapter shall be expended in the county of origin, except that tax revenue generated may be expended within and outside the county of origin if so provided in the adopted county transportation expenditure plan. However, the tax revenues may be exchanged for federal or state funds available to another county or local government for transportation purposes if the exchange will benefit the county of origin. (c) (1) In order to receive funds from the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa and the City and County of San Francisco pursuant to this chapter, the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District shall agree to match from federal, state, or other funds available to the district, at least as much as it receives from the additional funds provided by this chapter from those counties. (2) The funds the district received pursuant to this chapter, and its matching funds therefor, shall be used only for capital expenditures. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 83, Sec. 2. Effective July 19, 2005.)
131101.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Revenue allocations from a county retail transactions and use tax ordinance must be consistent with the county transportation expenditure plan’s priorities.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131101. All allocations of revenues derived from the adoption of a retail transactions and use tax ordinance in a county shall be consistent with the priorities established by its county transportation expenditure plan. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131102.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section allows certain county transportation bodies to impose retail transactions and use tax ordinances if voters approve them by two-thirds vote and the election is called within one year after a county transportation expenditure plan is adopted.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131102. (a) (1) A retail transactions and use tax ordinance for a tax of either one-half of 1 percent or 1 percent applicable in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of a county, except as provided in paragraph (2), may be imposed by a county transportation authority or the commission in the manner prescribed in Section 131103 and Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, if two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve its imposition at an election which shall be called for this purpose by the board of supervisors within one year after the adoption of a county transportation expenditure plan. (2) The authority to impose a tax under paragraph (1) shall apply to the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the County of San Mateo and the City and County of San Francisco only until December 31, 2025. The elimination of the authority pursuant to this paragraph to impose a tax shall not affect the validity or operation of a tax approved before December 31, 2025, in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the County of San Mateo or the City and County of San Francisco pursuant to paragraph (1). (b) Commencing January 1, 2026, a retail transactions and use tax ordinance for a tax of 1/8 of 1 percent or multiple thereof, up to 1 percent, applicable in the territory of the City and County of San Francisco may be imposed by the county transportation authority or the commission in the manner prescribed in Section 131103 and Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, if two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve its imposition at an election which shall be called for this purpose by the board of supervisors within one year after the adoption of a county transportation expenditure plan. The combined rate of taxes in the territory of the City and County of San Francisco imposed pursuant to this subdivision and paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall not exceed 1 percent. (c) Commencing January 1, 2026, a retail transactions and use tax ordinance for a tax of 1/8 of 1 percent or multiple thereof, up to 1 percent, applicable in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the County of San Mateo may be imposed by the county transportation authority or the commission in the manner prescribed in Section 131103 and Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, if two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve its imposition at an election which shall be called for this purpose by the board of supervisors within one year after the adoption of a county transportation expenditure plan. The combined rate of taxes in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the County of San Mateo imposed pursuant to this subdivision and paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall not exceed 1 percent. (d) The ordinance shall take effect at the close of the polls on the day of the election at which the proposition, as set forth in Section 131108, is adopted. The ordinance shall specify the period, as determined by the adopted county transportation expenditure plan during which the tax will be imposed. The tax may be terminated earlier if the projects in the adopted plan are completed and any bonds outstanding issued pursuant to this division are redeemed. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 740, Sec. 5. (SB 63) Effective January 1, 2026.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The county must state the nature of the tax and the purposes for which the tax revenue will be used, and may also state the membership of the county transportation authority.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131103. The county, in the retail transactions and use tax ordinance, shall state the nature of the tax to be imposed and shall specify the purposes for which the revenues derived from the tax will be used, and may state the membership of the county transportation authority. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 83, Sec. 3. Effective July 19, 2005.)
131104.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The county must conduct the election called by the board of supervisors and pay the election costs, with reimbursement from tax proceeds if the tax is approved.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131104. (a) The county shall conduct the election called by the board of supervisors pursuant to Section 131102, and the county shall bear the cost in conducting the election, but shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of the tax by the agency imposing the tax if the tax is approved pursuant to Section 131102. (b) The election shall be called and conducted in the same manner as provided by law for the conduct of elections by a county. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131105.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A tax ordinance under this chapter becomes operative after a waiting period, and the county transportation authority or commission must contract with the State Board of Equalization before that date.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131105. (a) Any tax ordinance adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be operative on the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 120 days after adoption of the ordinance. (b) Prior to the operative date of the ordinance, a county transportation authority or the commission, as the case may be, shall contract with the State Board of Equalization to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of the ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The agency that imposes the tax must allocate the net revenues, after Section 131107 expenses are deducted, to transportation purposes in the adopted county transportation expenditure plan.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131106. The net revenues derived from the taxes imposed pursuant to this chapter, after deduction for expenses pursuant to Section 131107, shall be allocated by the agency imposing the tax for the transportation purposes as set forth in the adopted county transportation expenditure plan. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation expenditure plan using a retail transactions and use tax may spend no more than 1% of annual net tax revenue on staff salaries and benefits for administering the plan and tax ordinance.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131107. In an adopted county transportation expenditure plan that provides for the imposition of a retail transactions and use tax, not more than 1 percent of the annual net amount of revenues raised by the tax may be used to fund the salaries and benefits of the staff of the commission or the county transportation authority, as the case may be, in administering the plan and the retail transactions and use tax ordinance. All other funds, after reimbursement to the county for the cost of conducting the election as provided for in Section 131104, shall be used for the planning, design, construction, and operation of the traffic and transportation projects as set forth in the adopted plan, and shall be allocated according to eligible sponsoring agencies. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section lets the board of supervisors seek bond authorization in a tax ballot measure and requires the proposition and election materials to state specific tax and bond details.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131108. (a) The board of supervisors, as part of the ballot proposition to approve the imposition of a retail transactions and use tax, may seek authorization to issue bonds as may be provided for in the adopted county transportation expenditure plan payable solely from the proceeds of the tax. (b) The maximum bonded indebtedness which may be authorized shall be an amount equal to the sum of the principal of, and interest on, the bonds, but not to exceed the estimated proceeds of the tax, as determined by the plan. (c) The proposition shall set forth the actual percent of the tax. (d) The proposition shall set forth the duration of the tax if the plan specifies a time limit. (e) The proposition shall set forth the amount of bonds, if any, payable from the proceeds of the tax. (f) The proposition shall set forth either a county transportation authority or the commission as the agency imposing the tax. (g) For an entity formed after 1978 which does not have an appropriations limit, the proposition shall include a limit pursuant to Article XIII B of the Constitution. (h) The sample ballot to be mailed to the voters, pursuant to Section 13303 of the Elections Code, shall be the full proposition, as set forth in the ordinance calling the election, and the voter information handbook shall include the entire adopted county transportation expenditure plan. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 214. Effective January 1, 1995.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The agency imposing the tax may issue voter-authorized bonds at any time, and those bonds must be paid only from tax proceeds.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131109. (a) The bonds authorized by the voters concurrently with the approval of the retail transactions and use tax may be issued at any time by the agency imposing the tax and shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the tax. The bonds shall be referred to as “limited tax bonds.” (b) The pledge of the tax to the limited tax bonds authorized under this chapter shall have priority over the use of any of the tax for “pay-as-you-go” financing, except to the extent that that priority is expressly restricted in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sources of Payment [13111 - 13112] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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Bonds issued by a district under this chapter must be payable from electric system revenues, and not from any other district funds.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sources of Payment [13111 - 13112] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13111. All bonds issued by a district pursuant to this chapter shall be, and shall recite upon their face that they are, payable both as to principal and interest, and as to any premiums upon the redemption thereof, out of the revenues pertaining to the electric system on account of which the indebtedness evidenced by such bonds was created, and not out of any other fund or moneys of the district. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The tax agency may issue limited tax bonds only through a resolution passed by a two-thirds vote, and the resolution must specify the bond issuance amounts.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131110. Limited tax bonds shall be issued pursuant to a resolution adopted at any time of a two-thirds vote by the agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax. Each resolution shall provide for the issuance of bonds in the amounts as may be necessary, until the full amount of bonds authorized have been issued. The full amount of bonds may be divided into two or more series and different dates of payment fixed for the bonds of each series. A bond need not mature on its anniversary date. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A bond-issuing resolution must include specified details, including costs, principal amount, maturity, interest rate, denomination, and bond form.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131111. (a) A resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds shall state all of the following: (1) The purposes for which the proposed debt is to be incurred, which may include all costs and estimated costs incidental to, or connected with, the accomplishment of those purposes, including, without limitation, engineering, inspection, legal, fiscal agents, financial consultant and other fees, bond and other reserve funds, working capital, bond interest estimated to accrue during the construction period and for a period not to exceed three years thereafter, and expenses of all proceedings for the authorization, issuance, and sale of the bonds. (2) The estimated cost of accomplishing those purposes. (3) The amount of the principal of the indebtedness. (4) The maximum term the bonds proposed to be issued shall run before maturity, which shall not be beyond the date of termination of the imposition of the retail transactions and use tax. (5) The maximum rate of interest to be paid, which shall not exceed the maximum allowable by law. (6) The denomination or denominations of the bonds, which shall not be less than five thousand dollars ($5,000). (7) The form of the bonds, including, without limitation, registered bonds and coupon bonds, to the extent permitted by federal law, and the form of any coupons to be attached thereto, the registration, conversion, and exchange privileges, if any, pertaining thereto, and the time when all of, or any part of, the principal becomes due and payable. (b) The resolution may also contain any other matters authorized by this chapter or any other law. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Bonds must bear interest at a rate not above the maximum allowed by law, payable twice a year. The agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax may set the first interest period for up to one year.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131112. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding the maximum allowable by law, payable semiannually, except that the first interest payable on the bonds, or any series thereof, may be for any period not exceeding one year, as determined by the agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The agency may include bond call and redemption terms in the bond resolution, but bonds cannot be callable or redeemable before maturity unless that is stated in the bond or printed on it.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131113. In the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds, the agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax may also provide for the call and redemption of the bonds prior to maturity at the times and prices and upon other terms as specified. However, no bond is subject to call or redemption prior to maturity, unless it contains a recital to that effect or unless a statement to that effect is printed. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The bonds’ principal and interest must be paid in lawful U.S. money at the agency treasurer’s office, or at other designated places, or both if the bondholders choose.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131114. The principal of, and interest on, the bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States at the office of the treasurer of the agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax, or at other places as may be designated, or at both the office and other places at the option of the holders of the bonds. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Certain agency bonds and their coupons must be signed by specified officers, and a signature stays effective even if the officer leaves office before delivery.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131115. The bonds, or each series thereof, shall be dated and numbered consecutively and shall be signed by the chairperson or vice chairperson of the agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax and the auditor-controller of the agency, and the official seal, if any, of the agency shall be attached. The interest coupons of the bonds shall be signed by the auditor-controller of the agency. All of the signatures and seal may be printed, lithographed, or mechanically reproduced, except that one of the signatures shall be manually affixed. If any officer whose signature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to be that officer before the delivery of the bonds, the officer’s signature is as effective as if the officer had remained in office. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax may sell the bonds, including below par.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131116. The bonds may be sold as the agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax determines by resolution, and the bonds may be sold at a price below par, whether by negotiated or public sale. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Bonds may be delivered anywhere inside or outside the state, and the purchase price may be paid in cash or bank credits.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131117. Delivery of any bonds may be made at any place either inside or outside the state, and the purchase price may be received in cash or bank credits. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Bond sale interest, premiums, and remaining proceeds must be used or held for specified bond-related purposes.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131118. All accrued interest and premiums received on the sale of the bonds shall be placed in the fund to be used for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, the bonds, and the remainder of the proceeds of the bonds shall be placed in the treasury of the agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax and applied to secure the bonds or for the purposes for which the debt was incurred. However, when the purposes have been accomplished, any money remaining shall be either (a) transferred to the fund to be used for the payment of principal of, and interest on, the bonds or (b) placed in a fund to be used for the purchase of the outstanding bonds in the open market at prices and in the manner, either at public or private sale or otherwise, as determined by the agency. Bonds so purchased shall be canceled immediately. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The agency that imposes the retail transactions and use tax may arrange for refunding bonds to be issued, sold, or exchanged to repay or retire its existing bonds.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131119. (a) The agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax may provide for the issuance, sale, or exchange of refunding bonds to redeem or retire any bonds issued by the agency upon the terms, at the times and in the manner which it determines. (b) Refunding bonds may be issued in a principal amount sufficient to pay all, or any part of, the principal of the outstanding bonds, the premiums, if any, due upon call and redemption thereof prior to maturity, all expenses of the refunding, and either of the following: (1) The interest upon the refunding bonds from the date of sale thereof to the date of payment of the bonds to be refunded out of the proceeds of the sale of the refunding bonds or to the date upon which the bonds to be refunded will be paid pursuant to call or agreement with the holders of the bonds. (2) The interest upon the bonds to be refunded from the date of sale of the refunding bonds to the date of payment of the bonds to be refunded or to the date upon which the bonds to be refunded will be paid pursuant to call or agreement with the holder of the bonds. (c) The provisions of this chapter for the issuance and sale of bonds apply to the issuance and sale of refunding bonds. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sources of Payment [13111 - 13112] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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This section says the article does not prevent certain bond-related payments from being made from listed sources.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sources of Payment [13111 - 13112] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13112. The provisions of this article shall not preclude any of the following: (1) The payment of any such principal, interest or premiums through appropriate reserve funds or special trust accounts, established as hereinafter in this article provided. (2) The payment of interest on or principal of bonds of any such issue out of sums received as premiums or accrued interest on the sale of that issue. (3) The payment of any such principal or premiums out of the proceeds of the sale of refunding bonds issued for that purpose. (4) The payment out of the proceeds of any bonds of the whole or a part of the interest accruing on said bonds during the period of the performance of work to be paid for out of such proceeds. (5) The payment of any such principal, interest or premiums by the purchasers of any such bonds, or by any entity, public or private, other than the district, in any case where any such purchaser or entity may have guaranteed such payment. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The agency may borrow money and issue or renew bond anticipation notes before bonds are sold, but the notes cannot mature beyond five years and cannot exceed the authorized bond amount.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131120. (a) The agency imposing the retail transactions and use tax may borrow money in anticipation of the sale of bonds which have been authorized pursuant to this chapter, but which have not been sold or delivered, and may issue negotiable bond anticipation notes therefor and may renew the bond anticipation notes from time to time. However, the maximum maturity of any bond anticipation notes, including the renewals thereof, shall not exceed five years from the date of delivery of the original bond anticipation notes. (b) The bond anticipation notes, and the interest thereon, may be paid from any money of the agency available therefor, including the revenues from the tax. If not previously otherwise paid, the bond anticipation notes, or any portion thereof, or the interest thereon, shall be paid from the proceeds of the next sale of the bonds of the agency in anticipation of which the notes were issued. (c) The bond anticipation notes shall not be issued in any amount in excess of the aggregate amount of the bonds which the agency has been authorized to issue, less the amount of any bonds of the authorized issue previously sold, and also less the amount of other bond anticipation notes therefor issued and then outstanding. The bond anticipation notes shall be issued and sold in the same manner as the bonds. (d) The bond anticipation notes and the resolutions authorizing them may contain any provisions, conditions, or limitations which a resolution of the agency may contain. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Bonds issued under this chapter may be treated as legal investments for specified funds and may be used as security in the same situations as certain other public bonds.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131121. Any bonds issued under this chapter are legal investment for all trust funds; for the funds of insurance companies, commercial and savings banks, and trust companies; and for state school funds; and whenever any money or funds may, by any law now or hereafter enacted, be invested in bonds of cities, counties, school districts, or other districts within the state, that money or funds may be invested in the bonds issued under this chapter, and whenever bonds of cities, counties, school districts, or other districts within the state may, by any law now or hereafter enacted, be used as security for the performance of any act or the deposit of any public money, the bonds issued under this chapter may be so used. The provisions of this chapter are in addition to all other laws relating to legal investments and shall be controlling as the latest expression of the Legislature with respect thereto. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Challenges to the tax ordinance, related bonds, or related proceedings must be started within six months after the election approving the ordinance.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [131100 - 131122] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131122. Any action or proceedings wherein the validity of the adoption of the retail transactions and use tax ordinance provided for in this chapter or the issuance of any bonds thereunder or any of the proceedings in relation thereto is contested, questioned, or denied, shall be commenced within six months from the date of the election at which the ordinance is approved; otherwise, the bonds and all proceedings in relation thereto, including the adoption and approval of the ordinance, shall be held to be valid and in every respect legal and incontestable. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Administration of Adopted County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131200 - 131203] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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If the tax is approved under the stated conditions, the commission must appoint an advisory committee, pay its members within the stated limits, and support the committee with commission staff.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Administration of Adopted County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131200 - 131203] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131200. Upon approval of a retail transactions and use tax at an election conducted pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 131100) in a county with an adopted county transportation expenditure plan that provides that the commission shall administer the tax, the commission shall do all of the following: (a) Appoint an advisory committee, as provided in the plan, whose members shall be compensated at the rate of fifty dollars ($50) for attending meetings of the advisory committee, but not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) in any month, and necessary traveling and personal expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties as authorized by the commission. Members of the staff of the commission, as determined by the commission, shall be available to assist the advisory committee in its work. (b) Do any and all things necessary to carry out purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Administration of Adopted County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131200 - 131203] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The commission must decide how to allocate net revenues from the retail transactions and use tax, using advice from the advisory committee and following the adopted county transportation expenditure plan.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Administration of Adopted County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131200 - 131203] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131201. The commission, with the advice of the advisory committee, shall determine the allocation of the net revenues derived from the imposition of the retail transactions and use tax in conformance with the adopted county transportation expenditure plan. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Administration of Adopted County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131200 - 131203] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The commission must prepare and adopt an annual report by January 1 each year.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Administration of Adopted County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131200 - 131203] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131202. The commission shall prepare and adopt an annual report by January 1 of each year on the progress to achieve the objectives of completion of the projects in each county transportation expenditure plan that is administered by the commission. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Administration of Adopted County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131200 - 131203] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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County transportation plan amendments proposed by the commission need advisory committee approval, and major amendments must be submitted for approval in the same way the original plan was approved.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Administration of Adopted County Transportation Expenditure Plan [131200 - 131203] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131203. Any amendment to a county transportation expenditure plan proposed by the commission is subject to approval by the advisory committee. An amendment which adds or deletes a project, or is of major significance, shall be submitted for approval in the same manner the adopted plan was approved pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 131050). Amendments may provide for the use of additional federal, state, and local funds to account for unexpected revenue fluctuations or to take into consideration unforeseen circumstances. Any amendment shall take into account that all appropriate actions shall be taken to give highest priority to the projects in the initial plan, and any amendments shall not delay or delete any project in the initial plan without the approval of the project sponsor. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reserve Funds [13121 - 13124] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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The board may set up and maintain reserve funds or special trust accounts for bond-related purposes, and the funds must be maintained from electric system revenues or other applicable money.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reserve Funds [13121 - 13124] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13121. In connection with the exercise of the power to borrow money, to issue bonds, and to refund indebtedness, pursuant to this chapter, the board may, from time to time, establish and maintain a reserve fund or funds in the district treasury, or a special trust account or accounts with an agent or agents designated by the board as a sinking fund or otherwise, to insure the payment, when due or payable, whether at maturity or upon redemption, of the principal of, and interest on, bonds issued as aforesaid, including premiums, if any, due upon the redemption of any thereof, or for any of said purposes. Money in any such reserve fund may be used for the purchase of bonds of the issue in connection with which it was established, for cancellation and retirement pursuant to any mandatory requirement of the redemption of sinking fund bonds. Each such fund or account shall be established and maintained out of the revenues pertaining to the electric system on account of which such power is exercised or out of any moneys which under the terms of this article are applicable to the purpose, through transfers or payments made at such times and in such amounts as the board may direct. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
13122.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reserve Funds [13121 - 13124] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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Reserve-fund money must stay in the fund until spent for its purpose, and it cannot be used for other purposes except as allowed by this chapter.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reserve Funds [13121 - 13124] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13122. Money set aside and placed in any such reserve fund or special trust account shall remain therein until from time to time expended for the purposes thereof, and shall not be used for any other purpose whatsoever, except for temporary investment thereof as provided in this chapter; provided, however, (1) That money may be paid or transferred from any such fund or account in furtherance of the purpose of its establishment, to any other such fund or account established for a like purpose in connection with the same issue of bonds, to such extent as may be required or permitted under the terms of the resolution authorizing that issue; and (2) That all money remaining in any such fund or account in excess of the amount required to make provision for the payment in full of the principal of, and interest on, the bonds with respect to which it was established, including premiums, if any, due upon the redemption of any thereof, may be returned and transferred to the revenue fund out of which such reserve fund was established. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reserve Funds [13121 - 13124] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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Reserve-fund money may be paid out only on authenticated demands signed by the district accountant, unless the board authorizes the treasurer to make certain bond-related payments without that demand.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reserve Funds [13121 - 13124] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13123. Money in any such reserve fund shall be drawn therefrom only upon demands authenticated by the signature of the accountant of the district; provided, however, that the board may, in its discretion, direct and authorize the payment from such reserve fund, by the treasurer, without such authenticated demand, (i) of bonds of the issue in connection with which such reserve fund is so established when due upon maturity or call, or of coupons pertaining to bonds of such issue when due, but only upon presentation and surrender of such bonds or coupons, (ii) of interest upon registered bonds of such issue when due, or (iii) of premiums, if any, due upon the redemption of any such bonds. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reserve Funds [13121 - 13124] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. )
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Money in the special trust account may be withdrawn only as directed or authorized by the board.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 - 14403.5] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Electric System Improvements [13071 - 13193] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reserve Funds [13121 - 13124] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237. ) ## 13124. Money in any such special trust account shall be drawn therefrom only in accordance with directions given or authorized by the board. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation of a County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131242] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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If the specified tax is approved at the election, the county transportation authority is created at that election.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation of a County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131242] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131240. Upon approval of a retail transactions and use tax at an election conducted pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 131100) in a county with an adopted county transportation expenditure plan that includes a provision for the creation of a county transportation authority, the authority shall be created at that election. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation of a County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131242] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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This section requires each constituent local government to appoint authority members within 45 days after the authority is created, and it sets rules for member terms and alternates.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation of a County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131242] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131241. (a) The county transportation authority shall consist of the members who are elected officials as specified in the county transportation expenditure plan or in the retail transactions and use tax ordinance, and shall be appointed by each constituent local government within 45 days after the authority is created. (b) At the first meeting of the county transportation authority, one-half of the members, and the odd-numbered member if the membership of the county transportation authority is odd-numbered, shall be selected by lot to serve terms consisting of the remaining months of the current calendar year, if any, plus two years, and the remaining members shall be selected by lot to serve a term consisting of the remaining months of the current calendar year, if any, plus three years. Thereafter, appointments for all members shall be for two-year terms, beginning on January 1. (c) If any member or alternate member ceases to be an elected official, that member shall cease to be a member of the county transportation authority, and another member shall be appointed for the remainder of the term by the constituent local government that that member represents. (d) An alternate may be designated for each regular member. A regular member who, pursuant to the county transportation expenditure plan, serves by virtue of holding a specified public office, may designate a person to serve as his or her alternate. In the case of any other regular member, the appointing constituent local government may designate an alternate to the regular appointed member. The alternate’s term of office shall be the same as that of the regular member. When the regular member is not present at the meeting of the authority, the alternate may act as the regular member and shall have all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of the regular member. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 83, Sec. 4. Effective July 19, 2005.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation of a County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131242] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The Secretary of Transportation must convene the county transportation authority’s initial meeting at the county seat within 90 days after the authority is created.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation of a County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131242] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131242. The Secretary of Transportation shall convene the initial meeting of the county transportation authority at the county seat, within 90 days after the authority is created. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 509. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority must elect a chairperson and vice chairperson on the stated schedule; if both are unavailable, the members present must choose a chairperson pro tempore.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131260. A county transportation authority at its first meeting, and thereafter, after the first complete calendar year, annually at the first meeting in January, shall elect a chairperson who shall preside at all meetings, and a vice chairperson who shall preside in his or her absence. In the event of their absence or inability to act, the members present, by an order entered in the minutes, shall select one of their members to act as chairperson pro tempore, who, while so acting, shall have the authority of the chairperson. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority can do business with a quorum made up of a majority of its members, and official acts need an affirmative vote from a majority of the members.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131262. The majority of the members of a county transportation authority constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and all official acts of the authority require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the authority. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority must express its acts by motion, resolution, or ordinance.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131263. The acts of a county transportation authority shall be expressed by motion, resolution, or ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority must conduct all meetings as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131264. All meetings of a county transportation authority shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131265.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority must adopt a budget, set officer and employee compensation, adopt an administrative code, arrange annual audits, and appoint advisory committees.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131265. A county transportation authority shall do all of the following: (a) Adopt an annual budget and fix the compensation of its officers and employees. (b) Adopt an administrative code, by ordinance, which prescribes the powers and duties of its officers, the method of appointment of its employees, and its methods, procedures, and systems of operation and management. (c) Cause a post audit of its financial transactions and records at least annually by a certified public accountant. (d) Appoint an advisory committee, which membership reflects a board spectrum of interests and geographic areas of the county. Members of the staff of the county transportation authority, as determined by the county transportation authority, shall be available to aid the advisory committee in its work. (e) Appoint other advisory committees that it deems necessary. (f) Do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131266.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Notice of the annual budget hearing must be published at least 15 days before the hearing, and the proposed budget must be available for public inspection at least 15 days before the hearing.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131266. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing for the adoption of the annual budget of a county transportation authority shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code, and shall be published not later than the 15th day prior to the date of the hearing. The proposed annual budget shall be available for public inspection at least 15 days prior to the hearing. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131267.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority may appoint officers it considers necessary to carry out its duties and functions.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131267. A county transportation authority may appoint officers that it deems necessary to carry out its duties and functions. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
131268.
## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Members of a county transportation authority are entitled to daily compensation and reimbursement of necessary travel and personal expenses, subject to a monthly cap.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131268. Each member of a county transportation authority shall be compensated at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day attending the business of the authority, but not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) in any month, and necessary traveling and personal expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties as authorized by the county transportation authority. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 724, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2000.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority may contract with PERS, and PERS may contract to cover the authority’s employees in that retirement system.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Administration [131260 - 131269] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131269. A county transportation authority may enter into a contract with the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System, and the board may enter into the contract to include all of the employees of the county transportation authority in that retirement system. The employees may be entitled to the same health benefits as are state employees pursuant to Part 5 (commencing with Section 22750) of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code or any other retirement system that the authority determines is in the best interest of its employees. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 38. Effective June 24, 2004.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority must close its affairs and be terminated after the listed projects are completed and all authorized bonds are retired, and it must do so within 180 days.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131280. A county transportation authority shall close its affairs and be terminated within 180 days after the completion of the projects listed in the county transportation expenditure plan and upon retirement of all the bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to this division. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority may sue and be sued in court, unless another law provides otherwise.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131281. A county transportation authority may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, and in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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Claims for money or damages against a county transportation authority are governed by Government Code Division 3.6, unless that division or other applicable statutes or regulations provide otherwise.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131282. All claims for money or damages against a county transportation authority are governed by Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority may make contracts, enter stipulations, indemnify and hold harmless, employ labor, and do other acts needed to exercise its chapter powers.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131283. A county transportation authority may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature to indemnify and hold harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority may contract with U.S. agencies, public agencies, or any person if it finds the terms are in its best interest.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131284. A county transportation authority may contract with any department or agency of the United States, with any public agency, including but not limited to, the department, the commission, or any transit district, county, or city, or with any person upon terms and conditions that the county transportation authority finds is in its best interest. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority must award purchases over $75,000 for supplies, equipment, and materials to the lowest responsible bidder after competitive bidding, unless an emergency is declared by a two-thirds vote of its voting membership.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131285. Contracts for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and materials in excess of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after competitive bidding, except in an emergency declared by the vote of two-thirds of the voting membership of the county transportation authority. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 83, Sec. 5. Effective July 19, 2005.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority may buy supplies, equipment, or materials in the open market after rejecting bids if its voting members approve the move by a two-thirds vote and believe the open market price would be lower.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Functions [131280 - 131286] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131286. If, after rejecting bids received under Section 131285, the county transportation authority determines and declares by a two-thirds vote of all of its voting members that, in its opinion, the supplies, equipment, or materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the authority may proceed to purchase these supplies, equipment, or materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions regarding contracts, bids, or advertisement. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Adopted County Transportation Plan [131300 - 131304] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The county transportation authority must administer the county transportation expenditure plan adopted under Section 131055.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Adopted County Transportation Plan [131300 - 131304] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131300. The county transportation authority shall administer the county transportation expenditure plan adopted pursuant to Section 131055. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Adopted County Transportation Plan [131300 - 131304] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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The county transportation authority must decide how to use net revenues from the retail transactions and use tax, and must follow the priorities in the adopted county transportation expenditure plan.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Adopted County Transportation Plan [131300 - 131304] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131301. The county transportation authority shall determine the use of the net revenues derived from the imposition of the retail transactions and use tax in conformance with the priorities established in the adopted county transportation expenditure plan. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)
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## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Adopted County Transportation Plan [131300 - 131304] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. )
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A county transportation authority must consult and coordinate with other transportation funding agencies when allocating certain net tax revenues.

## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 - 131304] ( Division 12.5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 5. County Transportation Authority [131240 - 131304] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Administration of Adopted County Transportation Plan [131300 - 131304] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. ) ## 131302. A county transportation authority shall consult with, and coordinate its actions with, other transportation funding agencies when allocating the net revenues derived from the retail transactions and use tax to the sponsoring agencies of the projects listed in the adopted county transportation expenditure plan. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)

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