The provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911 relating to conversion of existing overhead electric and communication facilities to underground locations, as set forth in Chapter 28 (commencing with Section 5896.1) of Part 3, Division 7 of this code, excepting Sections 5896.10, 5896.13 and 5896.15, are incorporated in this division as if fully set out herein. References in said Chapter 28 to "this division" shall be deemed to refer to Division 12. The contractor, public utility, public agency or city performing the work of conversion shall be paid therefor from the improvement fund. The agreement provided for by Section 5896.9 shall be made prior to the adoption of the resolution ordering the work. Any written request executed pursuant to Section 5896.14 shall be filed with the clerk not later than the time set for hearing on the report, provided, that the legislative body may authorize such request to be filed at any time not later than the confirmation of the assessment.
Ca. Sts. and High. Code § 10102.1