SECTIONS 72000-72004 - California Statutes

WATER CODE

SECTION 72000-72004

72000. Whenever the board deems it necessary to form an improvement
district of a portion of the district for a purpose other than the
incurring of bonded indebtedness, the board shall by resolution
declare that it intends to form an improvement district of a portion
of the district which in its opinion will be benefited.

72001. The resolution of intention shall also state:
(a) The purpose for which the proposed improvement district is to
be formed.
(b) The estimated expense of carrying out such purpose.
(c) That taxes for carrying out such purpose will be levied
exclusively upon the taxable property in the proposed improvement
district.

72002. The resolution of intention shall also state that a map
showing the exterior boundaries of the proposed improvement district,
with relation to the territory immediately contiguous thereto, is on
file with the secretary and is available for inspection by any
person or persons interested. This map shall govern for all details
as to the extent of the proposed improvement district.

72003. The resolution of intention shall also state:
(a) The time and place for a hearing by the board on the questions
of the formation and extent of the proposed improvement district,
the purpose for which it is to be formed, and the estimated expense
of carrying out such purpose.
(b) That at such time and place any person interested, including
all persons owning property in the district or in the proposed
improvement district, will be heard.

72004. Notice of the hearing shall be given by publishing a copy of
the resolution of intention, pursuant to Section 6066 of the
Government Code, prior to the time fixed for the hearing in a
newspaper circulated in the municipal water district, if there is a
newspaper circulated in the district. Such notice shall also be given
by posting a copy of the resolution of intention, in three public
places within the proposed improvement district for at least two
weeks before the time fixed for the hearing.