This title shall be known and may be cited as the Siskiyou Railroad Authority Act.
Siskiyou Railroad Authority
Section § 93100
This section simply states that the law is officially named the Siskiyou Railroad Authority Act.
Siskiyou Railroad Authority naming Siskiyou County
Section § 93102
This law defines the term "authority" specifically as the Siskiyou Railroad Authority within this section of the code.
As used in this title, “authority” means the Siskiyou Railroad Authority.
Siskiyou Railroad Authority definition of authority railroad governance
Section § 93103
The law establishes an authority or agency within Siskiyou County.
The authority is hereby created within the County of Siskiyou.
Siskiyou County authority creation agency establishment
Section § 93104
This law section states that a group of five people, called directors, will govern the authority. Three directors are chosen by Siskiyou County's board of supervisors, including one who lives in McCloud. The remaining two directors are picked by Mount Shasta's City Council. Local government members can also serve on this board.
The authority shall be governed by a board of five directors, three appointed by the board of supervisors of the County of Siskiyou, one of whom shall be a resident of the community of McCloud, and two appointed by the City Council of the City of Mount Shasta. Members of the board of supervisors and the city council may be appointed to and serve on the board of directors of the authority.
board of directors appointment Siskiyou County
Section § 93105
This law allows the authority to manage and operate railroads in several ways. It can acquire, own, lease, and operate property specifically for railroads. It can also receive property by buying, leasing, or accepting it as a gift. Additionally, the authority can accept financial support from state or federal agencies. Lastly, it can select a public or private franchisee to run a rail transportation system within its area.
The authority may do any of the following:
(a)CA Government Code § 93105(a) Acquire, own, operate, and lease real and personal property directly related to the operation and maintenance of railroads.
(b)CA Government Code § 93105(b) Acquire property by purchase, lease, or gift.
(c)CA Government Code § 93105(c) Operate railroads.
(d)CA Government Code § 93105(d) Accept grants or loans from state or federal agencies.
(e)CA Government Code § 93105(e) Select a franchisee, which may be a public or private entity, to acquire or operate a rail transportation system within the area of the authority’s jurisdiction.
railroad operations property acquisition property leasing
Section § 93107
This law allows the authority to create a plan to buy and run a railroad line, without requiring the state to pay for it.
The authority may prepare a plan for the acquisition and operation of a railroad line, at no expense to the state.
railroad acquisition operation plan no state expense
Section § 93108
This law outlines the actions the authority can take after preparing a plan related to acquiring a railroad line. The authority is empowered to conduct studies, evaluate private sector plans, set criteria, and choose who will manage the railroad system. It can also accept funds from various sources, hire necessary staff, and set transportation service prices.
After preparation of a plan pursuant to Section 93107, the authority may do any of the following:
(a)CA Government Code § 93108(a) Conduct engineering and other studies related to the acquisition of any railroad line.
(b)CA Government Code § 93108(b) Evaluate alternative plans from the private sector to acquire, finance, and operate a railroad system.
(c)CA Government Code § 93108(c) Establish criteria for the award of a franchise.
(d)CA Government Code § 93108(d) Select a franchisee to acquire, finance, and operate the railroad system.
(e)CA Government Code § 93108(e) Accept grants, gifts, fees, or allocations from other entities, including private and public sources.
(f)CA Government Code § 93108(f) Employ an executive officer, other staff, and consultants deemed appropriate for support of the activities of the authority.
(g)CA Government Code § 93108(g) Establish rates, rentals, charges, and classifications of transportation services operated by, and for, the authority.
railroad line acquisition private sector plans franchise criteria
Section § 93110
This law states that the state is not responsible for any contracts, debts, or obligations that are associated with the authority. Basically, if the authority owes money or has financial obligations, the state won't cover those expenses.
The state is not liable for any contracts, debts, or other obligations of the authority.
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