Local reconstruction agencies.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill aims to establish local reconstruction agencies in California to aid in disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts. It requires cities and counties to create these agencies and develop disaster recovery plans, aligning them with general plans and incorporating intermediate and long-term recovery phases. The bill also directs the state to provide model ordinance language and guidance to local jurisdictions, and establishes procedures for funding and governance of these agencies.
Key provisions
- Requires cities and counties to establish local reconstruction agencies to coordinate disaster recovery.
- Mandates the inclusion of a disaster recovery plan within a city or county’s general plan.
- Requires the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to develop model ordinance language for reconstruction agencies.
- Directs the Office of Emergency Services to provide guidance on disaster recovery plans.
- Authorizes reconstruction agencies to sue, enter contracts, and issue bonds.
- Allows reconstruction agencies to accept tax revenues derived from property taxes within their designated area.
- Specifies that incremental property tax revenue can be used to finance agency activities.
- Requires the board of the reconstruction agency to include members of the legislative bodies of participating taxing entities and members of the public.
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