Article 5. Powers Of City Council of California Water Code >> Division 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 5.

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.

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.

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.

The city council may reject any or all bids.

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.