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CA Water Code § 81418 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 1 - Powers|Section 81418.

81418.  (a) The agency may make contracts of any nature, including, but not limited to, contracts to employ labor, to indemnify and hold harmless, and to do all acts necessary or convenient for the full exercise of its powers.(b) The agency may contract with any department or agency of the United States, the state, a public or private entity, or person.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81419 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 1 - Powers|Section 81419.

81419.  The agency may take by grant, purchase, bequest, devise, lease, or eminent domain, and may hold, enjoy, lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of real and personal property of any kind, within or outside the boundaries of the agency.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81420 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 1 - Powers|Section 81420.

81420.  The agency may plan, finance, acquire, construct, maintain, and operate facilities for the collection, transmission, treatment, reclamation, reuse, and conservation of water. The agency may carry out any project or work.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81421 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 1 - Powers|Section 81421.

81421.  The agency may disseminate information concerning its activities.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81422 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 1 - Powers|Section 81422.

81422.  The agency may apply for and receive state and federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance, including, but not limited to, assistance available pursuant to Division 24 (commencing with Section 78500), Division 26 (commencing with Section 79000), and Division 26.5 (commencing with Section 79500) of this code, Division 43 (commencing with Section 75001) of the Public Resources Code, and any other financial assistance for water management activities authorized after January 1, 2009.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 63, Sec. 3. (AB 2488) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Water Code § 81423 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 1 - Powers|Section 81423.

81423.  (a) The agency may assist any of the entities identified in Section 81460 that are subject to Part 2.55 (commencing with Section 10608) of Division 6 to meet urban water use targets developed pursuant to that part. In providing this assistance, the agency may act pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 10608.28. If the agency provides this assistance pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 10608.28, subdivision (b) of Section 10608.28 shall apply.(b) If requested by entities listed in Section 81460 that are subject to Part 2.6 (commencing with Section 10610) of Division 6, the agency may develop and administer a regional conservation program described in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 10631.5, regardless of whether the agency is an urban water supplier. The agency shall be eligible to receive financial assistance that may be available for the development or administration of these programs.(c) The agency shall be considered a local agency as defined in Section 10535, and a local agency with statutory authority over water supply or water management pursuant to Section 10539, with all of the authority provided to a local agency pursuant to Part 2.2 (commencing with Section 10530) of Division 6.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 63, Sec. 4. (AB 2488) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Water Code § 81425 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81425.

81425.  The board shall adopt a budget for each fiscal year.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81426 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81426.

81426.  The accounts of the agency shall be audited annually in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by independent certified public accountants with experience in auditing the accounts of local public entities.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81427 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81427.

81427.  The agency may borrow money, incur indebtedness, and issue notes and bonds, as provided in this division or as otherwise authorized by law.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81428 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81428.

81428.  (a) The agency may issue revenue bonds upon the adoption of an ordinance by a two-thirds vote of all of the members of the board present and voting which also represents at least 51 votes determined pursuant to Section 81405. For the purposes of issuing bonds pursuant to this subdivision, the agency need not conduct an election or otherwise secure the approval of the voters within the boundaries of the agency.(b) The agency shall publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation at least 15 days before the meeting at which issuance of revenue bonds is to be considered and shall provide an opportunity for public comments during that meeting and before the directors vote on the issuance of those bonds.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81429 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81429.

81429.  The agency may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds of the agency, whether due or not due.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81430 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81430.

81430.  The agency may issue negotiable promissory notes to acquire funds for any agency purpose. The notes shall have a term not to exceed five years. The total amount of notes issued pursuant to this section that may be outstanding at any one time may not exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000).(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81431 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81431.

81431.  The authority granted pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000) of the Streets and Highways Code), the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Division 12 (commencing with Section 10000) of the Streets and Highways Code), the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 (commencing with Section 8500) of the Streets and Highways Code), and the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 53311) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code) may be exercised by the agency to carry out this division.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81432 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81432.

81432.  Bonds and other evidences of indebtedness issued by the agency are legal investments for all trust funds and for funds of all insurers, commercial and savings banks, trust companies, and state schools. Funds that may be invested in bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, school districts, or other local agencies may also be invested in bonds and other evidences of indebtedness of the agency.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81433 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81433.

81433.  The board may impose assessments sufficient to pay the operating expenses included in the budget, which shall be an obligation of each member public entity, the California Water Service Company, and Stanford University. The assessments shall be based on, and proportional to, water delivery amounts described in Section 81460.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81434 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81434.

81434.  The agency may use proceeds of bonds authorized by this division for the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of any works carried out by the agency. The agency may also make proceeds of bonds authorized by this division available to other local public agencies on mutually satisfactory terms and conditions to assist in the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of works designed and intended in whole or in part to furnish water to the members of the agency, whether those works are carried out jointly by the agency and other local public agencies, or solely by those other public agencies.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81435 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Matters|Section 81435.

81435.  The agency may impose reasonable rates, fees, and charges on Stanford University, the California Water Service Company, and the agency’s member public entities for any program or service provided or work performed by the agency. The agency may also impose reasonable rates, fees, and charges on any other public or private entity that enters into a contract with the agency for use of any program or service provided or work performed by the agency. These rates, fees, and charges shall be at least sufficient to generate revenue to pay the principal and interest on any bonds issued by the agency to carry out the work. The agency shall be solely responsible for servicing the debt on any bonds it issues and the State of California has no responsibility for those bonds.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81436 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2.5 - Additional Financing Authority|Section 81436.

81436.  For the purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:(a) “BAWSCA members” means Stanford University, the California Water Service Company, and eligible public entities as defined by Section 81305.(b) “July 2009 Water Supply Agreement” means the water supply agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and the BAWSCA members, as amended or supplemented.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 251, Sec. 1. (AB 2167) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Water Code § 81436.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2.5 - Additional Financing Authority|Section 81436.5.

81436.5.  The agency may prepay all or a portion of any unpaid principal balance relating to the existing capital assets as of June 30, 2009, on behalf of BAWSCA members, as provided in the July 2009 Water Supply Agreement.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 251, Sec. 1. (AB 2167) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Water Code § 81437 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2.5 - Additional Financing Authority|Section 81437.

81437.  (a) (1) The agency may acquire from the City and County of San Francisco the right to receive all or a portion of the amounts payable by BAWSCA members under the July 2009 Water Supply Agreement.(2) The City and County of San Francisco may sell to the agency its right to receive amounts payable by BAWSCA members under the July 2009 Water Supply Agreement.(b) (1) If the agency acquires, and the City and County of San Francisco sells, the right to receive amounts payable pursuant to subdivision (a), if requested by the agency, the City and County of San Francisco shall continue to collect amounts payable by BAWSCA members under the July 2009 Water Supply Agreement in accordance with the terms of that agreement and the City and County of San Francisco shall transfer amounts so collected to the agency on a monthly basis or on a periodic basis agreed to by the agency and the City and County of San Francisco.(2) The agency shall apply amounts received pursuant to this subdivision to pay debt service on any bonds issued by the agency for a use authorized by Section 81437.5 and to satisfy all other obligations of the agency related to these bonds.(3) The agency may distribute any amounts received pursuant to this subdivision not needed for the purposes of this subdivision to BAWSCA members. The agency may condition any distribution pursuant to this paragraph upon BAWSCA members’ agreement to waive any right of prepayment respecting any amounts purchased that the member may have under the July 2009 Water Supply Agreement.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 251, Sec. 1. (AB 2167) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Water Code § 81437.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2.5 - Additional Financing Authority|Section 81437.5.

81437.5.  In addition to the uses authorized in Section 81434, the agency may use proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to this division as follows:(a) For the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of any works carried out by the agency on behalf of a BAWSCA member.(b) For the purpose of assisting in the repayment of any existing capital assets, if those assets were designed and intended in whole or in part to furnish water to BAWSCA members, whether those assets were carried out jointly by the agency and other local public agencies, or solely by those other public agencies.(c) To make a prepayment, as described in Section 81436.5, or an acquisition, as described in Section 81437.(d) To pay the costs of issuance of the bonds and to fund reserve funds securing the bonds.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 251, Sec. 1. (AB 2167) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Water Code § 81438 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 2.5 - Additional Financing Authority|Section 81438.

81438.  (a) In addition to the authority granted in Section 81435, the agency may do all of the following:(1) Impose reasonable rates, fees, and charges on BAWSCA members for any program or service provided or work performed by the agency.(2) Impose rates, fees, and charges on BAWSCA members and any entity that subsequently serves a BAWSCA member’s service area in an amount as shall be necessary, together with other available sources of funds, to pay debt service on any bonds issued by the agency for a use authorized by Section 81437.5 and to satisfy all other obligations of the agency related to these bonds, including, but not limited to, funding and maintaining reserve funds and complying with financial covenants.(3) Distribute any amounts collected that are not needed for the purposes of this article to BAWSCA members.(b) If requested by the agency, the City and County of San Francisco shall collect any rates, fees, and charges imposed by the agency pursuant to this section as a surcharge under the July 2009 Water Supply Agreement. These amounts shall be collected in a manner, and with remedies for nonpayment, specified in an agreement between the agency and the City and County of San Francisco.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 251, Sec. 1. (AB 2167) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Water Code § 81440 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 3 - Controversies|Section 81440.

81440.  The agency may sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings and in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81441 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 3 - Controversies|Section 81441.

81441.  All claims for money or damages against the agency are governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81442 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31 - BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Agency|ARTICLE 3 - Controversies|Section 81442.

81442.  An action to determine the validity of any contract, or any bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness, may be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81600 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31.7 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 81600.

81600.  This division shall be known and may be cited as the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority Act.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 849, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81602 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31.7 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 81602.

81602.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this division.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 849, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81603 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31.7 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 81603.

81603.  “Authority” means the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 849, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81604 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31.7 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 81604.

81604.  “Board” means the board of directors of the authority.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 849, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81606 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31.7 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 81606.

81606.  “Master water sales contract” means the document entitled “Settlement Agreement and Master Water Sales Contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Certain Suburban Purchasers in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Alameda County,” dated July 1, 1984.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 849, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81608 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31.7 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 81608.

81608.  “Project” means a work and all of the activities related to, or necessary for, the acquisition, construction, operation, and maintenance of a work including, but not limited to, planning, design, financing, contracting, project management, and administration.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 849, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81608.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31.7 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 81608.5.

81608.5.  “Public entities” means San Francisco and the public entities in the Counties of Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara that purchase water from San Francisco pursuant to the July 2009 Water Supply Agreement, or any subsequent water supply contract, that include Alameda County Water District, City of Brisbane, City of Burlingame, Coastside County Water District, City of Daly City, City of East Palo Alto, Estero Municipal Improvement District, Guadalupe Valley Municipal Improvement District, City of Hayward, Town of Hillsborough, City of Menlo Park, Mid-Peninsula Water District, City of Millbrae, City of Milpitas, City of Mountain View, North Coast County Water District, City of Palo Alto, Purissima Hills Water District, City of Redwood City, City of San Bruno, City of San Jose, City of Santa Clara, City of Sunnyvale, and Westborough Water District.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 63, Sec. 6. (AB 2488) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Water Code § 81609 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31.7 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 81609.

81609.  “Regional water system” means facilities for the storage, treatment, and transmission of water operated and maintained by San Francisco located in the Counties of Tuolumne, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and three terminal reservoirs in San Francisco.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 849, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81610 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31.7 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 81610.

81610.  “San Francisco” means the City and County of San Francisco.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 849, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Water Code § 81628 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 31.7 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 3 - Government of Authority|ARTICLE 1 - Board of Directors|Section 81628.

81628.  The authority shall be governed by a board of directors.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 849, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)