California Code, Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 5551.5

Whenever the legislative body determines that the work for which an assessment was previously made was for the construction, acquisition, alteration, repair, improvement or betterment of any lands or improvements which have been sold as surplus property, the legislative body may, in its discretion, determine to aid the project by appropriating the proceeds of the sale and contributing the same for such purpose. It shall not be necessary to set forth or give notice of such contribution in the resolution of intention or other proceedings hereunder.