CHAPTER 2. Hearing and Adoption of Resolution of Formation [72010. - 72014.]

Cal. Water Code - WAT 2.
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Cal. Water Code - WAT § 72010. Section 72010.

At the time and place so fixed in the resolution of intention, or at any time or place to which the hearing is adjourned, the board shall proceed with the hearing. At the hearing any person interested, including any person owning property in the district, or in the proposed improvement district, may appear and present any matters material to the questions set forth in the resolution of intention.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 72011. Section 72011.

At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall by resolution determine whether it is necessary to form the improvement district. If so, the resolution 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 the exterior boundaries of the portion of the district which will be benefited are set forth on a map on file with the secretary, which map shall govern for all details as to the extent of the improvement district. (d) That such portion of the district set forth on the map, shall thereupon constitute and be known as “Improvement District (A, B, C, or other letter designation)____ of ____ Municipal Water District.”

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 72013. Section 72013.

After the formation of the improvement district pursuant to this part, all taxes levied for the carrying out of its purpose shall be levied exclusively upon the taxable property in the improvement district.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 72014. Section 72014.

A copy of the resolution of formation shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in a newspaper printed and published in the district, if there is a newspaper printed and published in the district. A copy of the resolution shall also be posted in three public places within the proposed improvement district for at least two weeks. The resolution of formation shall not be effective until the 31st day after completion of the publication and posting.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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