Section 1231.1 Of Chapter 6.5. Protection Of Grade Crossings From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 6.5.
1231.1
. In each annual proposed budget prepared by the Department
of Transportation under Section 165 of the Streets and Highways Code,
the sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) shall be set aside for
allocations to the Public Utilities Commission for the purpose of
paying to the railroad or street railroad corporations the share of
the costs to cities, counties, and cities and counties of maintaining
automatic grade-crossing protection. The Public Utilities Commission
may recommend a sum greater than one million dollars ($1,000,000) be
set aside for allocations to the Public Utilities Commission for the
purpose of making those payments, if the Public Utilities Commission
finds that the sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) is not
sufficient due to an increase in the number of grade-crossing
protection devices, or increase in the cost of maintenance of those
devices. The specific amount of the total allocation shall be
determined by the California Transportation Commission and shall
constitute the amount necessary for that maintenance. In arriving at
the amount, the California Transportation Commission shall consult
with the Public Utilities Commission. Payment shall be made on the
basis of verified claims filed with the Public Utilities Commission
by the railroad or street railroad corporation responsible for
maintenance of automatic grade-crossing protection. Any amounts not
expended by the Public Utilities Commission in any one fiscal year
may be credited to subsequent annual allocations.
Funds appropriated for the purposes of this section shall be
available for allocation and expenditure without regard to fiscal
years.