The authority may adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure.
Chapter 4Powers and Functions
Section § 142150
This law allows the authority to create its own seal and change it whenever it wants.
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Section § 142151
This law section states that the authority has the right to initiate or face lawsuits in any courts or tribunals that have the authority to hear the case, unless there is another law that says otherwise.
The authority may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.
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Section § 142152
If you have a claim for money or damages against a public authority, you need to follow the rules in a specific part of the California Government Code. This part begins with Section 810. Other laws might apply only if they specifically mention claims against the authority.
All claims for money or damages against the authority are governed by Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code, except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto.
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Section § 142153
This law allows the authority to engage in various agreements and arrangements, such as contracts or promises, related to different activities, including eminent domain proceedings. It can also include agreements to protect against legal claims and to hire workers. Essentially, the authority can do whatever is needed to fully utilize its given powers.
The authority may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, but not limited to, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and hold harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this division.
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Section § 142154
This law says that the authority can enter into contracts with various entities, including U.S. government departments, public agencies like Department of Transportation, and private individuals, if it believes those terms are beneficial.
The authority may contract with any department or agency of the United States, with any public agency, including, but not limited to, the Department of Transportation, the Council of Fresno County Governments, or any county, city, or district, or with any person upon any terms and conditions that the authority finds in its best interest.
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Section § 142155
This law states that if a contract for services, supplies, equipment, or materials costs more than $10,000, it should go to the lowest responsible bidder through a competitive bidding process. However, if there is an emergency, the usual bidding process can be skipped.
If all bids are rejected, the authority can buy the necessary items on the open market if it's cheaper, with no need for further bids or ads.
(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 142155(a) Contracts for the purchase of services, supplies, equipment, and materials in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after competitive bidding, except in an emergency declared by the authority or by an executive committee to which the authority has delegated responsibility to make that declaration.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 142155(b) If, after rejecting bids received under subdivision (a), the authority determines and declares that, in its opinion, the services, supplies, equipment, or materials may be purchased at a lower price on the open market, the authority may proceed to purchase these services, supplies, equipment, or materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions regarding contracts, bids, or advertisements.
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