Section 6517.6 Of Article 1. Joint Powers Agreements From California Government Code >> Division 7. >> Title 1. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.
6517.6
. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the
Department of General Services may enter into a joint powers
agreement with any other public agency to finance the acquisition of
real property authorized by Section 14015 and all costs incidental or
related thereto. The joint powers agency or entity shall have the
power to acquire office and parking facilities and to issue
certificates of participation as determined by the Treasurer in
accordance with Section 14015.
(2) Upon the request of the department, the Treasurer is hereby
further authorized to serve as treasurer of the joint powers agency
established pursuant to this section and to serve as trustee or
fiscal agent for the certificates of participation.
(3) The department may lease property from, and enter into an
agreement with, the joint powers agency or entity created pursuant to
subdivision (a) to purchase real property and improvements thereon
on behalf of the state for terms not exceeding 25 years.
(4) The department shall provide the Legislature with a 30-day
notification of intent to advertise for proposals pursuant to this
section. The department shall further provide the Legislature and the
California Transportation Commission with notification of intent to
acquire the real property 30 days prior to the acquisition.
(b) Following the acquisition and occupation of the real property
being acquired, the Department of Transportation shall sell or cause
to be sold the exisiting office building located at 150 Oak Street in
the City and County of San Francisco. The proceeds of the sale shall
be deposited in the State Highway Account in the State
Transportation Fund to be used to reduce the amount to finance the
acquired facility.