CHAPTER 1. Initiation of Proceedings [72000. - 72004.]

Cal. Water Code - WAT 1.

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Cal. Water Code - WAT § 72000. Section 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.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 72001. Section 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.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 72002. Section 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.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 72003. Section 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.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 72004. Section 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.

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