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CA Pub Util Code § 185037 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 3 - Responsibilities of the Authority|Section 185037.

185037.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for any project along the high-speed rail network, the authority may contract with the department to perform project design and engineering services, including construction inspection services.(b) For purposes of this section, “project design and engineering services, including construction inspection services” means preliminary engineering, planning, prebid services, right-of-way acquisition, preparation of environmental documents, preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates, construction inspection including surveying and materials testing, quality control inspection including highway and utility relocation, and grade separations.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 267, Sec. 3. Effective August 26, 2008.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185038 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 3 - Responsibilities of the Authority|Section 185038.

185038.  Any legal or equitable action brought against the authority shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Sacramento. For purposes of this section, subdivision (1) of Section 401 of the Code of Civil Procedure does not apply.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 696, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185041 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 4 - Rights-of-Way|Section 185041.

185041.   The authority may sell or lease excess right-of-way parcels to municipalities or other local agencies for public purposes, and may accept as all or part of the consideration for the sale or lease any substantial benefits the state will derive from the municipality or other local agency’s undertaking maintenance or landscaping costs that would otherwise be the obligation of the state. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 132, Sec. 8. (AB 481) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185042 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 4 - Rights-of-Way|Section 185042.

185042.  The authority may lease nonoperating right-of-way areas to municipalities or other local agencies for public purposes, and may contribute toward the cost of developing local parks and other recreational facilities on those areas. The authority may accept as all or part of the consideration for the lease or for the state contribution any substantial benefits the state will derive from the municipality or other local agency’s undertaking maintenance or landscaping costs that would otherwise be the obligation of the state. Those leases shall contain a provision that whenever the leased land is needed for high-speed rail operating purposes the lease shall terminate. The authority is authorized to classify portions of high-speed rail rights-of-way as nonoperating.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 132, Sec. 8. (AB 481) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185044 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 4 - Rights-of-Way|Section 185044.

185044.  The authority may lease to public agencies or private entities or individuals for any term not to exceed 99 years the use of areas above or below operating rights-of-way and portions of property not currently being used as operating rights-of-way, subject to any reservations, restrictions, and conditions that it deems necessary to ensure adequate protection of the safety and adequacy of high-speed rail facilities and of abutting or adjacent land uses. Prior to entering into any lease, the authority shall determine that the proposed use is not in conflict with the zoning regulations of the local government concerned. The leases shall be made in accordance with procedures to be prescribed by the authority, except that, in the cases of leases with private entities or individuals, the leases shall be made only after competitive bidding. The possibilities of entering into the leases, and the consequent benefits to be derived therefrom, may be considered by the authority in designing and constructing the high-speed rail system. Revenues from the leases shall be deposited in the High-Speed Rail Property Fund created pursuant to Section 185045. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 132, Sec. 8. (AB 481) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185045 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 4 - Rights-of-Way|Section 185045.

185045.  The High-Speed Rail Property Fund is hereby created in the State Treasury for the deposit of revenue received from the sale, lease, or grant of any interest in or use of real property owned or managed by the High-Speed Rail Authority. Revenues in the fund shall be available to the authority, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for use in the development, improvement, and maintenance of the high-speed rail system, consistent with appropriate uses for each funding source.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 132, Sec. 8. (AB 481) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185500.

185500.  (a) “High-speed rail property” means real property or an interest therein, including any right-of-way, previously or hereafter acquired by the state for high-speed rail purposes.(b) “Person” means a natural person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, organization, limited liability company, or business trust, and includes any city, county, city and county, public corporation, or public district.(c) “Utility” means any person maintaining a utility facility.(d) “Utility facility” means any pole, pole line, pipe, pipeline, conduit, cable, aqueduct, or other structure or appurtenance thereof used for publicly or privately owned utility services or used by any mutual organization supplying water or telephone service to its members.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185501.

185501.  (a) When the authority requires any utility to remove any utility facility lawfully maintained in the right-of-way of any high-speed rail property to a location entirely outside the high-speed rail property right-of-way, the authority shall pay the reasonable and necessary cost of the removal. This includes both the cost of removal and the cost of relocation to a new location outside of the high-speed rail property right-of-way.(b) This section does not apply to the relocation of a utility facility from one point in a high-speed rail property to another point in that property, including relocation in any service road of the high-speed rail property or from one point of crossing of the high-speed rail property to another reasonable point of crossing.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185502.

185502.  (a) When the authority requires a publicly owned utility to relocate within a high-speed rail property any utility facility lawfully maintained in that property that was not used for high-speed rail purposes at the time the utility facility was originally installed, the authority shall pay the cost of the relocation.(b) When the authority requires a privately owned utility to relocate within a high-speed rail property any utility facility used solely to supply water, which facility is lawfully maintained in any high-speed rail property that was not used for high-speed rail purposes at the time that the utility facility was originally installed, the authority shall pay the cost of the relocation.(c) When the authority requires a privately owned utility to relocate within a high-speed rail property any utility facility, other than one used solely to supply water, which facility is lawfully maintained in any high-speed rail property that was not used for high-speed rail purposes at the time the utility facility was originally installed, and it is established by the utility that the utility is not under express contractual obligation to relocate the utility facility at its own expense, the authority shall pay the cost of the relocation.(d) A permit containing a contractual obligation that was accepted by the utility for maintenance or minor improvement of the facility after the property became high-speed rail property shall not constitute a contractual obligation to relocate a utility facility at its own expense within the meaning of this section.(e) Publicly owned sewers and fire hydrants and any street lighting structure, whether publicly or privately owned, in any high-speed rail property shall be relocated, where necessary, at the expense of the authority.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185503 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185503.

185503.  If the authority requires the relocation within the right-of-way of any utility facility more than once within a period of 10 years, the authority shall pay the cost of the second relocation and any subsequent relocation within the 10-year period.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185504 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185504.

185504.  (a) In any case in which the authority is required under the provisions of this chapter to pay the cost of removal or relocation of any utility facility, it shall be entitled to the following credits:(1) In the amount of any betterment to the utility facility resulting from the removal or relocation, not in excess of the cost of the increased capacity of the facility.(2) The salvage value of any materials or parts salvaged and retained by the utility.(3) If a new utility facility or portion of that facility is constructed to accomplish the removal or relocation, an allowance of an amount equal to the same proportion of the original cost of the displaced utility facility or portion of that facility as the age of the facility bears to the normal expected life of the facility.(b) A credit shall not be allowed against any portion of the cost that is otherwise chargeable to the utility.(c) A credit allowance for age shall not be applied to publicly owned sewers.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185505 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185505.

185505.  (a) The authority and any utility required to remove a utility facility or to relocate any utility facility may, by agreement, provide for the respective amounts of the cost to be borne by each. The authority may, without prejudice to its rights under Section 185506, advance the cost of removal or relocation, and, if the authority advances that cost, it is the duty of the utility to move its facilities as soon as reasonably possible so as not to delay high-speed rail construction. In the case of any utility that is not financially able to bear the costs of removal or relocation, the authority may by agreement provide for the work to be done on condition that the utility’s portion of the costs be repaid to the authority over a period of time not exceeding 10 years.(b) Either party may maintain an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for an adjudication as to the obligations and costs to be borne by each party under any contract entered into by the parties at any time within four years after the cause of action first arose. The cause of action shall be deemed to arise at the time of the completion by the utility of the removal or relocation in question, or at the time of a breach of the agreement by either party, whichever occurs first. The filing of a claim with a state agency shall not be deemed a condition precedent to the maintenance by the utility of an action under this subdivision.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185506 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185506.

185506.  In the event of failure to reach an agreement as provided in Section 185505, the utility or the authority may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for apportionment of the cost between them in accordance with this chapter. This action shall be commenced within three years of the date of completion by the utility of the removal or relocation in question. The filing of a claim with a state agency shall not be deemed a condition precedent to the maintenance by the utility of an action pursuant to this section.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185508 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185508.

185508.  A utility is entitled to a permit for such reasonable crossings of high-speed rail property as may be required for the proper discharge of the utility’s service to the public.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185509 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185509.

185509.  The authority shall exercise reasonable discretion in acting on applications of utilities for permits to occupy high-speed rail property for longitudinal locations of facilities, as may be required for the proper discharge of their services to the public. The authority may, however, refuse to grant an application for a longitudinal installation that would be inconsistent with public safety or the continued unobstructed use of the high-speed rail property for rail or vehicular traffic, or for any type of utility structure inconsistent with the aesthetic values of any landscaped high-speed rail property within, or approaching within, one mile of the limits of any city.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185510.

185510.  The authority, in acting upon applications for utility permits, shall consider both the interests of the traveling public upon the high-speed rail property and the needs of consumers for utility services.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 185511 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 19.5 - CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 5 - Relocation of Utilities|Section 185511.

185511.  Nothing in this chapter is intended to prevent the authority from making reasonable rules and regulations and requiring reasonable conditions in permits concerning the place, manner, and method of location of utility facilities in, under, over, or along high-speed rail property.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 35, Sec. 7. (SB 85) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions, Findings, and Definitions|Section 240000.

240000.  The division shall be known and may be cited as the Riverside County Transportation Sales Tax Act.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions, Findings, and Definitions|Section 240001.

240001.  The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following:(a) Recognizing the scarcity of resources available for all transportation development, alternative methods of financing provided in this division are needed to finance the cost of constructing, developing, acquiring, and maintaining and providing highways, streets, roads, and public transportation services in the County of Riverside and 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 the citizens within the County of Riverside.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this division, that the County of Riverside continue to receive its equitable share of funds under the state transportation improvement program and that incentives be provided to reward rather than to penalize counties that adopt local sales tax measures.(c) It is in the public interest to allow the voters of Riverside County to adopt a specific revenue source and to authorize new duties for the Riverside County Transportation Commission so that local decisions can be implemented in a timely manner to provide improvements to the transportation system.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions, Findings, and Definitions|Section 240002.

240002.  “Bonds” means indebtedness and securities of any kind or class, including bonds, notes, bond anticipation notes, and commercial paper.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions, Findings, and Definitions|Section 240003.

240003.  “Commission” means the Riverside County Transportation Commission created pursuant to Section 130054.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions, Findings, and Definitions|Section 240004.

240004.  “County” means the County of Riverside.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 240100.

240100.  The commission shall expend only that amount of the funds generated pursuant to this division for staff support, audit, administrative expenses, and contract services that are necessary and reasonable to carry out its responsibilities pursuant to this division. The commission shall not expend more than 1 percent of the funds received from the transactions and use tax levied pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 240300) for the salaries and benefits for the commission’s staff.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 240101.

240101.  The commission shall do all of the following with respect to the revenues derived from the transactions and use tax levied pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 240300):(a) Adopt an annual budget.(b) Cause a postaudit of the financial transactions and records of the commission and of all revenues expended pursuant to this division to be made at least annually by a certified public accountant.(c) Do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this division.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 240102.

240102.  (a) The commission shall publish, pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code, notice of the time and place of the public hearing for the adoption of the annual budget not later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing. (b) The proposed annual budget shall be available for public inspection at least 15 days prior to the hearing.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 240103.

240103.  The commission may approve a transaction and use tax ordinance and ballot proposition and call an election in accordance with Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 240300).(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Functions|Section 240200.

240200.  The commission may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Functions|Section 240201.

240201.  All claims for money or damages against the commission 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. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Functions|Section 240202.

240202.  The commission may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, contracts and stipulations 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 division.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 3 - Powers and Functions|Section 240203.

240203.  The commission may contract with any department or agency of the United States of America, with any public agency, including, but not limited to, the Department of Transportation, any transit development board, county, or city, or with any person upon any terms and conditions that the commission finds is in its best interest.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)
CA Pub Util Code § 240300 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 25 - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION|CHAPTER 4 - Transactions and Use Tax|Section 240300.

240300.  The Legislature, by the enactment of this chapter, intends the additional funds provided government agencies by this chapter to supplement existing local revenues being used for transportation purposes. The government agencies shall maintain their existing commitment of local funds for street, highway, and public transit purposes pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the commission to enforce this section.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 270, Sec. 2. Effective July 28, 1987.)