ARTICLE 4. Veterans' Homes [37460. - 37468.]

Law Codes -> Government Code -> Article 37460 to 37468

• 37460.

  As used in this article, "veteran" means a soldier, sailor, or marine who has served the United States honorably in any of its wars.

• 37461.

  A city may provide and maintain homes for veterans. It may also provide and maintain buildings, memorial halls, and meeting places for veterans' patriotic, fraternal, and benevolent associations.

• 37462.

  The legislative body may acquire real or personal property necessary for such buildings, by condemnation or otherwise. It may improve, manage, and control such property.

• 37463.

  The legislative body may furnish sites for such buildings, and may use any portion of a public lot, block, or park for such purpose.

• 37464.

  The legislative body may purchase, lease, construct, furnish, or repair such buildings. It may provide all necessary employees and supplies for the proper maintenance of the buildings.

• 37466.

  The legislative body may establish a fund for the purposes of this article, and transfer money from the general fund to such fund as it deems necessary.

• 37467.

  The city may incur a bonded indebtedness for the purposes of this article.

• 37468.

  To accomplish the objects of this article, the city may combine with the county in which it is situated and hold property and expend money jointly with the county.