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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 4§ 55085 Joint Sewer Cost Sharing

§ 55085 Joint Sewer Cost Sharing

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§ 55085 Joint Sewer Cost Sharing

Key Takeaways

  • •Cities or towns can work together to share and pay for big sewer pipes.
  • •They must all agree on the rules and costs before teaming up.
  • •The deal must be approved by the leaders of each place involved.

Example

Two small towns want to share a big sewer pipe to save money.

Both towns must agree on how much each will pay and how they will take care of the pipe. Their leaders have to vote and say yes to the plan.

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

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§ 55085 Joint Sewer Cost Sharing

When by resolution a legislative body determines and declares that it is for the interest or advantage of the local agency to become a party to the amended or supplemental joint agreement, it may provide for the joint payment of the costs, and joint use, benefit, and maintenance, of the outfall sewers and conduits upon the terms and under the regulations approved by the legislative bodies of all the local agencies entering into the amended or supplemental agreement. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

agreementresolutionbenefitregulationmaintenance

Related Statutes

  • § 55080 Joint Conduit Agreements
  • § 55082 Joint Sewer Cost Agreement
  • § 23014 County District Revolving Fund
  • § 55081 Joint Sewer Construction Maintenance
  • § 55083 Local Sewer Cost Agreements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 55085.
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