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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6.5Art. 11§ 13176 Bond Funds Reallocation Authority

§ 13176 Bond Funds Reallocation Authority

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§ 13176 Bond Funds Reallocation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •If the board decides the original plan for bond money won't work or isn't smart, they can change how the money is used.
  • •They can use the money to buy back bonds, pay off bonds early, or pay interest on those bonds.
  • •They can also use the money for a new project, but it has to be something bonds can normally be used for.
  • •Before using the money for a new project, the board must vote on it and follow the same rules as issuing new bonds.

Example

A city issued bonds to build a new park, but the land became too expensive. The board decides to use the money to fix up old parks instead.

The board can change the plan because the original one didn't work. They vote on the new plan (fixing old parks) and follow the same rules as if they were issuing new bonds for that purpose.

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

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§ 13176 Bond Funds Reallocation Authority

If the board shall determine by resolution that the expenditure of the whole or any portion of the said principal sum of any issue of bonds for the purpose for which such bonds were issued is impracticable or unwise, the board may— (1) Apply such money or any part thereof to the purchase of bonds of that issue, or to the payment of any such bonds, at maturity or on redemption, or to the payment of interest thereon or of premiums due on the redemption thereof; or (2) Apply such money or any part thereof to any new purpose which is within the purposes for which bonds might be issued under the terms of this chapter; provided, however, that before applying any of such money to such new purpose the board shall adopt a resolution specifying such new purpose, the amount of such money to be applied thereto, and authorizing such application, which resolution shall be subject to the same procedures, and take final effect only in the same manner, as if it were a resolution adopted pursuant to Section 13091, authorizing the issuance of bonds for such new purpose, and such resolution authorizing such application to such new purpose, when it shall have taken final effect under such procedures, shall be sufficient authority for the application of such money to such new purpose. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardresolutionprincipal sumbondsnew purposeSection 13091

Related Statutes

  • § 13105 Bond Issuance Voter Approval
  • § 13142 Bond Modification Consent Rules
  • § 13177 Bond Proceeds Surplus Use
  • § 13092 Bond Refunding Authority
  • § 13103 Bond Issuance Referendum Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13176.
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