Article 1. Plans, Specifications, And Estimate Of Costs of California Water Code >> Division 14. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.

Upon the organization of a district, the board shall make or cause to be made all examinations, surveys, plans and specifications, and estimates of costs for the acquisition, appropriation, diversion, storage, conservation, and distribution of water, any drainage or reclamation works connected therewith, and the generation of hydroelectric energy incident thereto, and the sale and distribution thereof, as may be necessary or requisite to enable the board to ascertain and estimate the requirements and works necessary for the purpose of the district, and the probable cost and to make a report.

The board may use and adopt all previous estimates, surveys, reports, and other data it may have or acquire.

The cost of the examinations, surveys, plans, specifications, and estimates is a part of the expense of the project. The board may issue warrants therefor, which shall be payable out of the funds of the district and may be included in any bond issue authorized for the purposes of the district.