Cal. Sts. & Hy. Code § 26113

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 26113 - Powers of district

The district may use a common seal, alterable at the pleasure of the commission and may:

(a) Sue and be sued in its own name.

(b) Lay out, establish, construct, acquire and maintain boulevards within the district, and for this purpose acquire by purchase, gift, devise, condemnation proceedings or otherwise, and pay for and hold, real and personal property and rights of way within the district.

Any easement procured for the building of a boulevard, whether procured by grant or condemnation, shall permit the use of the boulevard by a railroad, electric road, or street railroad pursuant to this part.

(c) Make and accept all contracts, deeds, releases and documents of any kind which shall be necessary or proper to the exercise of any of the powers of the district.

(d) Direct the payment of all lawful claims and demands against the district.

(e) Issue bonds as hereinafter provided, and provide for their payment.

(f) When directed to do so by a vote of the people of the district, have sufficient taxes levied for the construction, maintenance or repair of district boulevards, and the payment of all indebtedness and running expenses of the district.

(g) Employ all necessary engineers, surveyors, agents and workmen to do the work on or in connection with the boulevards in the district.

(h) Do any and all things necessary or proper for the complete exercise of its powers and the accomplishment of the purposes for which it was formed.

Ca. Sts. and High. Code § 26113

Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 285.