California Code, Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 10200

Before ordering any improvement which is authorized by this division to be made, the legislative body shall adopt a resolution declaring its intention to do so, briefly describing the proposed improvement, specifying the exterior boundaries of the assessment district, providing for the issuance of improvement bonds, if any bonds are to be issued, pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 10600), declaring its intention to levy an assessment to maintain, repair, or improve the facility pursuant to Section 10100.8, if it intends to levy such an assessment, and providing for the disposal of any surplus remaining in the improvement fund after the completion of the improvement, as authorized in Section 10427.  The descriptions do not need to be detailed and shall be sufficient if they enable the engineer to generally identify the nature, location, and extent of the improvements and the location and extent of the assessment district.  The resolution of intention shall also contain a brief statement of the intention of the legislative body to enter into an agreement with any other public agency, or public utility, pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 10100).