Oregon Code § 478.870·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Powers
granted to enforce loan contracts and secure payment of bonds; reserve fund.
In addition to any other powers
granted by law, a city or district may:
(1) Make all
contracts, execute all instruments and do all things necessary or convenient
for the exercise of the powers granted by ORS 478.845 to 478.875, or for the
performance of its covenants or duties, or in order to secure the payment of
its bonds;
(2) Enter into
and perform such contracts and agreements with borrowers as the city or
district considers proper and feasible for or concerning the financing and
installation of fire safety systems;
(3) Enter into
covenants for the benefit of bond owners regarding the use and expenditure of
moneys in the loan fund created by ORS 478.855; and
(4) Establish a
reserve fund or account for the benefit of bond owners and provide that the
reserve fund or account may be funded with bond proceeds, from moneys held in
the general fund, an enterprise fund or other fund of the city or district or
from such other revenues or sources as the governing body of the city or
district may determine. [1995 c.725 §6]
Note:
See note under 478.840.
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 478.870
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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