CHAPTER 7. Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act [31460. - 31483.]
Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 720, Sec. 1.
§§ 31460–31483 · 17 sections
- § 31460 The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) It is essential for the economic well-being of, and the maintenance of a high quality of life in,…
- § 31461 This chapter may be cited as the Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act. All references to the “act” in this chapter shall mean the Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act.
- § 31462 For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Best value” means a value determined by evaluation of objective criteria that relate…
- § 31463 This act, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
- § 31465 This chapter shall provide an additional and alternative method for doing the things authorized by this chapter and shall be regarded as supplemental and…
- § 31466 SANDAG shall have and may exercise all rights and powers, expressed or implied, that are necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter,…
- § 31467 (a) Highway projects constructed pursuant to the act shall, at all times following construction, be owned by the department. International port of entry…
- § 31468 (a) The Legislature has recognized the merits of alternative project delivery methods in the past by authorizing their use for projects undertaken by school…
- § 31472 This chapter does not authorize SANDAG or the department to do either of the following: (a) Lease or otherwise convey a toll road to a private-sector entity.…
- § 31473 (a) The cities and county in the San Diego region are authorized and empowered to lease, lend, grant, or convey to SANDAG at its request upon such terms and…
- § 31474 (a) SANDAG may only impose tolls under this chapter for entrance to or the use of the corridor. To the extent provided in an agreement under Section 31483,…
- § 31475 (a) Toll revenues under this chapter may be used to reimburse or finance the costs incurred in connection with the implementation, construction, maintenance,…
- § 31476 (a) At least 30 days prior to setting the initial toll rates for a project, and thereafter when adjustments to the toll rates are proposed, the board shall…
- § 31477 (a) SANDAG may enter into one or more agreements with the County of San Diego or a city within the County of San Diego to accept fees imposed by that city or…
- § 31481 (a) SANDAG may, from time to time, issue bonds in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division…
- § 31482 (a) SANDAG, its income and property, all bonds issued by it, and the interest on the bonds are exempt from all taxation by this state or any political…
- § 31483 (a) The Legislature finds and declares both of the following: (1) Cooperative tolling arrangements can further reduce congestion and wait times at the border…