Document Citation: Cal Pub Resources Code § 5096.820

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CALIFORNIA CODES ANNOTATED
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
Division 5. Parks and Monuments
Chapter 1.699. Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006
Article 4. Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Program


Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
Cal Pub Resources Code § 5096.820 (2011)

§ 5096.820. Funds available for disaster preparedness and flood prevention; Matching funds; Prioritization; Annual plan



(a) The sum of four billion ninety million dollars ($4,090,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation therefor, for disaster preparedness and flood prevention projects pursuant to this article.

(b) In expending funds pursuant to this article, the Governor shall do all of the following:

(1) Secure the maximum feasible amounts of federal and local matching funds to fund disaster preparedness and flood prevention projects in order to ensure prudent and cost-effective use of these funds to the extent that this does not prohibit timely implementation of this article.

(2) Prioritize project selection and project design to achieve maximum public benefits from the use of these funds.

(3) In connection with the submission of the annual Governor's Budget, submit an annual Bond Expenditure Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Plan that describes in detail the proposed expenditures of bond funds, the amount of federal appropriations and local funding obtained to fund disaster preparedness and flood prevention projects to match those expenditures, and an investment strategy to meet long-term flood protection needs and minimize state taxpayer liabilities from flooding.