ARTICLE 5. Powers of City Council [8050. - 8054.]

Cal. Water Code - WAT 5.
in effect

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 8050. Section 8050.

The city council of every city in or for which any works are constructed for the purposes specified in this chapter, and for which indebtedness has been incurred under the provisions of this chapter may do any of the following: (a) Make all needed rules and regulations for acquisition, construction, and completion of the works. (b) Appoint all necessary agents, superintendents, and engineers to supervise and construct the works. (c) Protect and preserve the rights and interests of the city in respect to the works.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 8051. Section 8051.

All contracts for the works shall be let, in such parcels as the city council determines, to the lowest responsible bidder, after notice inviting sealed proposals has been published.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 8052. Section 8052.

Security or bonds may be required in order to guarantee good faith in bidding and in the performance of contracts, or either, in such amount as the city council determines.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 8054. Section 8054.

The city council may, by resolution, require the treasurer of the city to give additional bonds for the safe custody and care of public funds derived under this chapter.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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