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CA Pub Util Code § 16571 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness and Financing|Section 16571.

16571.  A district may borrow money and incur or assume indebtedness, and issue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16572 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness and Financing|Section 16572.

16572.  A district may refund or retire any of its existing or assumed indebtedness.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16573 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness and Financing|Section 16573.

16573.  No district shall incur any funded indebtedness which in the aggregate exceeds 20 percent of the assessed valuation of all real and personal property situated within the district.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16574 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness and Financing|Section 16574.

16574.  The board of directors or other officers of the district may not incur any debt or liability, either by issuing bonds or otherwise, in excess of the express provisions of this division. Any debt or liability incurred in excess of those express provisions is absolutely void, excepting that the debt limitations may be exceeded where the district finances waterworks or sewage disposal facilities by means of a revenue bond issue, or by means of a general obligation bond issue, or by means provided by Section 16580 and makes provision to pledge, as additional security for the general obligation or indebtedness, all or any part of revenues received from the facilities over a period not to exceed 40 years, in which event the limitation of indebtedness set forth in Section 16573 of this code may not be applicable to the bonds or indebtedness so secured or so additionally secured by the revenue.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 606, Sec. 6. Effective October 9, 2001.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16575 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness and Financing|Section 16575.

16575.  A district may issue bonds for the purpose of acquiring or constructing any waterworks necessary or proper for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, in like manner as other bonds are authorized to be issued under this division, and may pledge the revenue, income, receipts, and profits from the operation of the waterworks to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds. A district may, if it so elects, declare the payment thereof shall be made solely from the revenue, income, receipts, and profits.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16576 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness and Financing|Section 16576.

16576.  Notwithstanding any provision of this division limiting the amount of indebtedness which may be incurred by it, in order to repair and replace structures and equipment impaired or destroyed or both by flood, fire, earthquake, or other catastrophe, upon the unanimous vote of its board, a district may do any or all of the following:(a) Borrow money at a rate of interest not exceeding 8 percent a year, including borrowing from the United States or any of its agencies, in a principal amount not to exceed 6 percent of the assessed value of all real and personal property situated in the district.(b) Issue evidences of indebtedness to represent the sum borrowed.(c) Arrange terms for the repayment of the sum borrowed.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 130.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16577 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness and Financing|Section 16577.

16577.  A district may refinance any indebtedness incurred pursuant to Section 16576 by borrowing from the United States or any of its agencies and issuing in connection therewith evidences of indebtedness in the form and upon the terms required by the United States or its agency. The sum so borrowed shall not exceed the amount of the obligation being refinanced, and interest shall not exceed 8 percent per year. The money so borrowed for refinancing shall be used only to repay the obligation for the retirement of which the money was borrowed.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 130.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16578 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness and Financing|Section 16578.

16578.  A district may accept, without limitation by any other provisions of this division requiring approval of indebtedness, contributions or loans from the United States, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, for the purpose of financing the construction, maintenance, and operation of any enterprise in which the district is authorized to engage, and may enter into contracts and co-operate with, and accept co-operation from, the United States, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, in the construction, maintenance, and operation, and in financing the construction, maintenance, and operation, of any such enterprise in accordance with any legislation which Congress may have heretofore adopted or may hereafter adopt, under which aid, assistance, and co-operation may be furnished by the United States in the construction, maintenance, and operation or in financing the construction, maintenance, and operation of any such enterprise. A district may do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid, assistance, and co-operation under any federal legislation now or hereafter enacted. Any evidence of indebtedness issued under this section shall constitute a negotiable instrument.(Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 543.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16580 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness and Financing|Section 16580.

16580.  A district may contract with any state agency to finance any district improvement authorized by Section 16461 that is related to the provision of water for human consumption. The terms of the contract shall be consistent with this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, the term of the contract may extend up to 30 years.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 606, Sec. 7. Effective October 9, 2001.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16601 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16601.

16601.  Receipts from the operation of a public utility shall be paid daily into the treasury of the district in a special fund set aside for such public utility.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16602 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16602.

16602.  The board may from time to time make appropriations from individual public utility funds for the following purposes:(a) The payment of operating expenses of the public utility and all or such portion of the general salary and expense fund of the district as the board determines is justly apportionable thereto.(b) Repairs and reconstruction.(c) Payment of interest and sinking fund on the bonds or indebtedness incurred or assumed for acquisition, construction, or completion of the public utility. (d) Extensions and improvements.(e) A reserve fund.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16603 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16603.

16603.  Whenever a reserve fund exceeds one-half of the payment for operating expenses in the preceding fiscal year, the board may appropriate such excess to the general fund.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16604 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16604.

16604.  The books of account of the district shall show all of the following:(a) The true and complete financial results of the ownership and operation of each public utility.(b) The actual cost of each public utility.(c) All costs of maintenance, extension, and improvement, and all operating expenses of every description.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16605 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16605.

16605.  The accounts of the district shall be examined at least once a year by an expert accountant, who shall report to the directors the result of his examination. He shall be employed and selected in such manner as the board directs, and shall receive for his services such compensation as the board prescribes, to be paid out of the income or revenues of the district.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16606 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16606.

16606.  Every two years the board may, and upon petition of 15 percent of the electors of the district shall, employ a qualified expert who shall with all due diligence examine and report upon the following:(a) The system of accounts kept by the district.(b) All the contracts made and entered into by the board within the two years immediately preceding.(c) The management of the utilities of the district, their operation, the service furnished, and the rates charged by the district.(d) The properties and investments of the district.(e) All official acts of the board relating to acquisition, construction, completion, extension, improvement, and betterment of the public utilities of the district.(f) The efficiency and adequacy of each public utility, and of the property used in connection with it or with its operation, the reasonableness of the service and commodities furnished, and of the rates and charges therefor.(g) All the business and affairs of the district relating to the ownership, management, and operation of each public utility of the district.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16607 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16607.

16607.  The expense of employing an expert shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) at any one time, to be paid out of the income and revenues of the district, as the board prescribes.(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 83, Sec. 2.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16608 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16608.

16608.  Experts shall be selected by the Public Utilities Commission, and their names and addresses certified to the board of directors of the district. Several experts may be so selected and certified.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16609 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16609.

16609.  Whenever an expert is to be employed pursuant to Section 16606, at least four months before each biennial district election the board shall request in writing the Public Utilities Commission to select and certify experts. The commission shall transmit the names of experts to the board making the request within two weeks after receipt of the request by the commission.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16610 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16610.

16610.  Within 10 days after receipt of a certification the board shall by resolution entered on its minutes employ the expert, or one of the experts selected and certified, fix the amount of his compensation either absolutely or on a per diem basis, and notify the expert of his appointment.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16611 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16611.

16611.  In his report the expert shall make such recommendations and suggestions as to him seem proper and required for the good of the district, the efficient and economical or advantageous management and operation of the public utility of the district, and the business and affairs of the district relating to such management and operation.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16612 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16612.

16612.  In his report the expert shall make such recommendations and suggestions as to:(a) The system of accounts kept, or in his judgment to be kept in connection with each public utility.(b) The classification of the public utilities of the district and the establishment of a system of accounts for each class.(c) The manner in which such accounts shall be kept.(d) The forms of accounts, records, and memoranda kept or to be kept, including accounts, records, and memoranda of receipts and expenditures of money, and depreciation and sinking fund accounts, as in his judgment are proper and necessary.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16613 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16613.

16613.  The expert shall enter upon his duties at least 90 days before the next impending biennial district election, and shall complete his examination and file his report at least 30 days before the election.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16614 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Receipts, Accounts, and Audits|Section 16614.

16614.  The expert’s report shall be made in duplicate to the electors of the district. One copy shall be filed with the board in the office of the clerk of the district, and one copy shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the district, or the greater part of its population, is situated. The county recorder shall record, index, and keep the report as a public record in his office, and shall make no charge for such recording.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 665.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16641 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16641.

16641.  A district may levy and collect, or cause to be levied and collected, taxes for the purpose of carrying on its operations and paying its obligations.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16641.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16641.5.

16641.5.  A district may impose a special tax pursuant to Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 50075) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code. The special taxes shall be applied uniformly to all taxpayers or all real property within the district, except that unimproved property may be taxed at a lower rate than improved property.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 70, Sec. 10.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16642 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16642.

16642.  Farm products and crops which are stored within the exterior boundaries of the district are not subject to taxation by the district.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16643 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16643.

16643.  The board shall annually levy and collect a tax sufficient (a) to pay the annual interest on bonds, (b) to pay such part of the principal as will fall due within the succeeding year, and (c) to provide for the sinking fund payments of the next succeeding fiscal year.When the interest and sinking fund payments for any fiscal year on bonds issued for a public utility or public utility works can be met out of the surplus earnings of such public utility, or out of moneys in the general fund of the district theretofore appropriated and transferred to the sinking fund of the public utility, no tax shall be levied for such purpose.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16644 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16644.

16644.  If from any cause the revenues of a district are inadequate to pay the principal or interest on any bonded debt as it becomes due, the board shall, or if funds are needed to carry out the objects and purposes of the district which cannot be provided out of the revenues of the district the board may, levy a tax for such purposes.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16645 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16645.

16645.  The board shall state the purposes for which taxes are necessary, and shall fix by ordinance the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16646 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16646.

16646.  By ordinance, the provisions of which conform to general law, the board may provide the manner of assessing and of correcting and equalizing assessments upon the taxable property situated within the district.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16647 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16647.

16647.  The board may provide for the collection of delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs by actions or legal proceedings brought, prosecuted, and maintained in the name of the district against the several owners of property from whom taxes are due and delinquent.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16648 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16648.

16648.  The board may elect to avail itself of the assessments made by the assessors of the counties in which the district is situated, and may take such assessments as the basis for district taxation. It shall declare its election by ordinance and file a certified copy of the ordinance with the auditors of the counties in which the district is situated.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16649 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16649.

16649.  An election pursuant to Section 16648 is effective with respect to all taxes levied and assessed after February 1 next succeeding the date upon which the certified copy is filed. Thereafter all assessments shall be made and taxes collected by the assessors or tax collectors of the counties in which the district is situated until the board by ordinance elects otherwise. When the board elects otherwise, a certified copy of such ordinance shall be filed with the auditors of the counties in which the district is situated and it is effective with respect to all taxes levied and assessed after February 1st next succeeding the date upon which the certified copy is filed.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16650.

16650.  Upon receipt of the certified copy filed pursuant to Section 16648 the county auditors shall, on or before the second Monday in August of each year, transmit to the board a statement in writing showing the total value of all property within the district, ascertained from the assessment book of the counties for that year as equalized and corrected by the boards of supervisors.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16651 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16651.

16651.  If the board elects to avail itself of county assessments, it shall, before September 1st, fix the rate of taxes, designating the number of cents upon each one hundred dollars ($100), using as a basis the value of property as ascertained from the equalized assessment rolls of the county or counties. The rate of taxation shall be sufficient to raise the amount previously fixed by the board. These acts by the board are a valid assessment of the property and a valid levy of the taxes so fixed.(Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 426.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16652 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16652.

16652.  Immediately after fixing the rate of taxes the board shall transmit to the county auditors of the counties in which the district is situated a statement of the rate so fixed by it.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16653 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 8 - Taxation|Section 16653.

16653.  The county auditors shall compute and enter in the assessment rolls, the district tax on the property enumerated and assessed as being in the district, using the rate of levy fixed by the board, and the assessed value as found in the assessment rolls.(Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 426.)