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CA Water Code § 36439 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.9 - Alternative Provisions for the Formation of Improvement Districts and the Issuance of Bonds Therefor|Section 36439.

36439.  In the event that the board determines it to be in the best interests of the district to consolidate any two or more existing coterminous improvement districts formed under this chapter, it may by resolution adopted by a four-fifths vote, declare its intention to consolidate such improvement districts. The resolution so adopted shall identify the improvement districts to be consolidated and shall set forth the total amount of authorized bonds, as well as the amount of outstanding bonds, of each of the improvement districts proposed to be consolidated, the purposes of each such improvement district, and the designation of the proposed consolidated improvement district. The resolution of intention shall set forth a legal description of the existing coterminous improvement districts to be consolidated and provide that notice be given in a manner provided in Section 36414. Additionally, the resolution shall fix a date, time, and place for a public hearing on the proposed consolidation.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 241.)
CA Water Code § 36440 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.9 - Alternative Provisions for the Formation of Improvement Districts and the Issuance of Bonds Therefor|Section 36440.

36440.  At the conclusion of the hearing on the resolution of intention provided for in Section 36439, the board may adopt a resolution declaring the existing coterminous improvement districts described in the resolution of intention to be consolidated in one improvement district which shall be designated therein. The resolution shall contain the legal description thereof as well as a statement of the purposes of the consolidated improvement district. If the parent district has adopted the alternative method for the levy, collection and enforcement of district assessments by the county and is operating under the provisions of Part 7.5 (commencing with Section 37200) of this division, it shall file a statement as required by Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 54900) of Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code. The resolution shall contain a determination that such consolidation is in the best interests of the present and future property owners and taxpayers. Any such resolution shall be subject to referendum held within the boundaries described in the resolution adopted as provided for herein.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 241.)
CA Water Code § 36441 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.9 - Alternative Provisions for the Formation of Improvement Districts and the Issuance of Bonds Therefor|Section 36441.

36441.  The provisions of Sections 36438 to 36440, inclusive, are in the alternative to and shall not affect any existing provisions of this division.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 241.)
CA Water Code § 36442 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.9 - Alternative Provisions for the Formation of Improvement Districts and the Issuance of Bonds Therefor|Section 36442.

36442.  After the formation of an improvement district, lands may be detached therefrom upon any terms and conditions as may be fixed by the board. If the board determines that territory should be detached from an improvement district, the board shall adopt a resolution of intention which shall state the following:(a) The intention of the board to detach certain territory from Improvement District No. ____ of ____ District.(b) That a map showing the exterior boundaries of the territory to be detached, which map shall govern for all details as to the extent of the area to be detached, is on file with the secretary of the district and is available for inspection by any person or persons interested.(c) The terms and conditions of the proposed detachment.(d) That the assessments for carrying out any purpose of the improvement district, including the payment of principal of and interest on any bonds or warrants outstanding, shall or shall not be continued to be levied to the extent and in the manner provided for in the District Reorganization Act of 1965 upon the lands in the territory to be detached.(e) The time and place for a hearing by the board on the question of the detachment of such territory from the improvement district and any other matter relating to any of the foregoing.(f) That at such time and place any persons interested, including persons owning land within the area to be detached from the improvement district, may appear and be heard. Notice of such hearing shall be given in the same manner as provided in Section 36414. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 241.)
CA Water Code § 36443 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.9 - Alternative Provisions for the Formation of Improvement Districts and the Issuance of Bonds Therefor|Section 36443.

36443.  At the time and place fixed, or at any time and place to which the hearing is continued, the board shall hold the hearing provided for by such resolution of intention. At the hearing any person interested, including all persons owning land in the district or in the territory to be detached from the improvement district, may appear and be heard concerning any matters set forth in the resolution of intention or any matters material thereto.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 241.)
CA Water Code § 36444 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.9 - Alternative Provisions for the Formation of Improvement Districts and the Issuance of Bonds Therefor|Section 36444.

36444.  At the hearing, the board may adopt a resolution proposing modifications relating to any or all of the following:(a) Modification of the boundaries of the territory to be detached.(b) The exclusion from the territory to be detached of any lands described in the resolution of intention which, in its opinion, will be benefited by remaining part of the improvement district.(c) The terms and conditions set forth in the resolution of intention, or if none, the board may adopt terms and conditions.Such resolution proposing modifications shall describe the proposed modifications and shall fix a time and place for a hearing by the board thereon. The board shall not order any modifications except after publication of the resolution proposing the modifications as provided in Section 36417.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 241.)
CA Water Code § 36445 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.9 - Alternative Provisions for the Formation of Improvement Districts and the Issuance of Bonds Therefor|Section 36445.

36445.  At the conclusion of the hearing on the resolution of intention and of the hearing, if any, upon proposed modifications, the board may by resolution order the territory detached from the improvement district upon the terms and conditions set forth in the resolution of intention.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 241.)
CA Water Code § 36446 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.9 - Alternative Provisions for the Formation of Improvement Districts and the Issuance of Bonds Therefor|Section 36446.

36446.  As an alternative procedure for the detachment of land from an improvement district, lands may be detached from any improvement district by resolution of the board declaring the territory detached after receipt by the board of written consent of the owners of all of the land to be detached therefrom, which consent shall include the terms and conditions of annexation, if any.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 241.)
CA Water Code § 36447 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.

36447.  This chapter shall apply to the Irvine Ranch Water District, the Santa Margarita Water District, and the Moulton-Niguel Water District. As used in this chapter, “district” means the Irvine Ranch Water District, the Santa Margarita Water District, or the Moulton-Niguel Water District.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 398, Sec. 2. Effective July 17, 1986.)
CA Water Code § 36447.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.2.

36447.2.  The provisions of Chapters 2 (commencing with Section 35950) and 3 (commencing with Section 36150) shall apply to the consolidated bonds to the extent they may be made applicable.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 998, Sec. 3. Effective September 11, 1984.)
CA Water Code § 36447.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.3.

36447.3.  It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to preserve the status of the improvement districts’ bonds which have been consolidated, so that the bonds shall continue to constitute “indebtedness approved by the voters” pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution and shall reduce accordingly the remaining authorized bonds of the improvement districts. In order to preserve the status of the included bonds, the provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted and applied in a manner so that the burden on the land within the improvement districts does not result in any increase in the amount of assessments that will be levied to pay each improvement district’s proportionate share of the principal and interest payments with respect to each series of the consolidated bonds, over the amount it would have paid had its bonds been sold under other provisions of law. The added financial flexibility included in this chapter has been granted to the district only on the basis that the consolidating of improvement district bond authorizations and the permission to utilize negotiated sale of bonds, variable interest rates, refunding of existing improvement district bonds by exchange, or otherwise, and the other features of this chapter shall be authorized only to the extent that the burden upon the property owners of the improvement districts is not increased.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 998, Sec. 3. Effective September 11, 1984.)
CA Water Code § 36447.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.4.

36447.4.  Before adopting a resolution approving the issuance of any consolidated bonds pursuant to this chapter and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 36150), the board shall adopt a resolution of intention, which shall approve a proposed resolution of issuance and state the time and place for a hearing by the board on the proposed resolution of issuance. Notice of the hearing shall be given by publishing a copy of the resolution of intention in a newspaper of general circulation published in Orange County pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code, with the first publication to be at least 14 days prior to the time fixed for the hearing. Notice shall also be given by posting a copy of the resolution of intention in three public places within each improvement district whose bonds are proposed to be included in the consolidated bonds, for at least 14 days prior to the time fixed for the hearing. No notice other than that required by this section need be given.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 998, Sec. 3. Effective September 11, 1984.)
CA Water Code § 36447.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.5.

36447.5.  At the time and place so fixed or at any time or place to which the hearing is continued, the board shall hold the hearing provided by the resolution of intention at which hearing any person interested, including all persons owning land in the improvement districts whose bonds are proposed to be included in the consolidated bonds or any person otherwise interested in the consolidated bonds, may appear and be heard concerning any matter set forth in the resolution of intention and proposed resolution of issuance or any matters material thereto, including the question of whether the burden on the lands of any of the included improvement districts would be increased.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 998, Sec. 3. Effective September 11, 1984.)
CA Water Code § 36447.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.6.

36447.6.  If the board finds that protests against the proposed issuance of any consolidated bonds are signed by the owners of more than one-half of the area of the land in any improvement district whose bonds are proposed to be included in the consolidated bonds, all further proceedings under the resolution of intention are barred, and no new resolution of intention for the issuance of consolidated bonds which would include bonds for the improvement district may be passed within six months after the decision of the board on the hearing, unless the protests are overruled by an affirmative vote of four-fifths of the members of the board.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 998, Sec. 3. Effective September 11, 1984.)
CA Water Code § 36447.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.7.

36447.7.  At the conclusion of the hearing, in the absence of a majority protest pursuant to Section 36447.6, the board shall adopt a resolution making the finding required by subdivision (b) of Section 36447.1, and, if any of the features provided for by Sections 36447.9 and 36447.10 are to be included in the consolidated bonds, also making a finding that the features so utilized will not increase the cost that any improvement district will pay over the cost that it would have paid had the bonds been sold without those features. All findings required by this section shall be supported by substantial evidence, which shall mean evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid value and ponderable legal significance, based upon the record as a whole. The findings shall also be made as to any modifications made by the board in the terms of the proposed resolution of issuance as a result of the hearing. If the board makes the foregoing findings in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the board may adopt the proposed resolution of issuance in final form.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 998, Sec. 3. Effective September 11, 1984.)
CA Water Code § 36447.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.9.

36447.9.  The board may, if it determines that to do so would produce a lower interest cost on the bonds, sell bonds at private sale without advertising for bids.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 998, Sec. 3. Effective September 11, 1984.)
CA Water Code § 36447.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.10.

36447.10.  The board may provide for the bonds to bear a variable interest rate, for the manner and intervals in which the rate shall vary, and for the dates on which the interest shall be payable.The variable rate shall on no day exceed the maximum rate permitted for bonds of the district on that day by Section 53541 of the Government Code or any other applicable provisions of law. However, the variable interest rate so permitted may on any day exceed that maximum rate if the interest paid on the bonds from their date of original issuance to that day does not exceed the total interest which would have been permitted to have been paid on the bonds if the bonds had borne interest at all times from the date of issuance to that day at the maximum rate permitted from time to time by Section 53541 of the Government Code or any other applicable provisions of law.The district may enter into arrangements for the remarketing or resale of the bonds, the purchase and holding of the bonds, liquidity support, debt service insurance or other credit enhancement, and such other matters related to the bonds as the board determines to be necessary or appropriate. The board may provide for the payment of the fees and costs of those arrangements from the proceeds of the bonds or from any other lawfully available source designated by the board, or from any combination thereof.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 92, Sec. 1. Effective June 25, 1985.)
CA Water Code § 36447.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.11.

36447.11.  Refunding bonds issued under Article 6 (commencing with Section 36060) of Chapter 2 may be issued in the manner set forth in this chapter regardless of whether or not the bonds being refunded were issued in the manner set forth in this chapter. The par value of each improvement district’s refunding bonds included in the consolidated refunding bonds shall be only sufficient to provide for the refunding of that improvement district’s bonds to be refunded.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 645, Sec. 3. Effective September 17, 1985.)
CA Water Code § 36447.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.12.

36447.12.  In lieu of refunding outstanding bonds by defeasing or calling for redemption, the board may also refund under Article 6 (commencing with Section 36060) of Chapter 2 by purchasing the bonds to be refunded with proceeds of the refunding bonds or by acquiring the bonds to be refunded and exchanging them for the refunding bonds, in either case in a negotiated transaction with the bondholder or through an intermediary agent of the district.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 645, Sec. 4. Effective September 17, 1985.)
CA Water Code § 36447.14 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.95 - Alternative Provisions for the Issuance of Bonds of Improvement Districts|Section 36447.14.

36447.14.  All acts and proceedings taken prior to the effective date of this chapter, which would be in accordance with this chapter if taken after the effective date, are hereby confirmed, validated, and declared legally effective.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 998, Sec. 3. Effective September 11, 1984.)
CA Water Code § 36450 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Improvement Districts|Section 36450.

36450.  Improvement districts may be formed in districts in the same manner as improvement districts are formed in irrigation districts. When formed, such improvement districts shall be governed in the same manner as improvement districts in irrigation districts.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 991.)
CA Water Code § 36451 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Improvement Districts|Section 36451.

36451.  The board of directors of a district shall have the same rights, powers, duties and responsibilities with respect to the formation and government of improvement districts in districts as the board of directors of an irrigation district has with respect to improvement districts in irrigation districts.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 991.)
CA Water Code § 36452 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Improvement Districts|Section 36452.

36452.  The board shall also have, in addition to its other powers, the same powers with respect to improvement districts in districts as the board of directors of an irrigation district has with respect to distribution districts in irrigation districts.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 991.)
CA Water Code § 36453 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Improvement Districts|Section 36453.

36453.  Assessments in an improvement district in a district shall be levied, collected and enforced at the same time and in as nearly the same manner as practicable as annual taxes for purposes of the district in which formed, except that the assessment shall be made in the same manner as provided with respect to improvement districts or distribution districts in irrigation districts.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 991.)
CA Water Code § 36454 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 6 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5.5 - Alternative Provisions for the Consolidation of Coterminous Improvement Districts|Section 36454.

36454.  This chapter provides an alternative method for the consolidation of coterminous improvement districts formed pursuant to Chapter 4.9 (commencing with Section 36410) of this part. This chapter shall not apply to or affect any other provisions of this division.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 5.)