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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 7§ 53825 Borrowing Resolution Requirements

§ 53825 Borrowing Resolution Requirements

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§ 53825 Borrowing Resolution Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Before borrowing money, the government must explain why they need it.
  • •They must show how much money they already have from taxes or other sources.
  • •Schools must also show how much money they expect from the state before borrowing.

Example

A city wants to borrow money to fix a broken bridge.

The city must first show how much money they already have from taxes and explain why they need more to fix the bridge.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 53825 Borrowing Resolution Requirements

The resolution shall state the necessity for the borrowing and: (a) The amount of revenue from taxes provided for the county, city, or municipal or public corporation or district, other than a school district, county board of education, or community college district, for the current fiscal year. (b) The amount of income and revenue provided for the current fiscal year for the school or community college district or the estimated amount of income and revenue to be received during the current fiscal year from apportionments from the State School Fund, high school fund, or community college fund and from the State General Fund, if the borrowing is by a school district, county board of education, or community college district and occurs before taxes are levied. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 447.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutioneducationcommunitycorporationportschoolstate general fundnecessity

Related Statutes

  • § 53822 Local Agency Borrowing Limits
  • § 53823 Short-Term School District Loans
  • § 53832 Tax Revenue Anticipation Loans
  • § 17581.8 School District Funding Allocation
  • § 53820 Local Agency Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 53825.
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