FAC §4161: (a) The 25th District Agricultural Association may enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code with the Cit

(a) The 25th District Agricultural Association may enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code with the City of Napa for the purpose of establishing and operating a Napa Center for Wine, Food, and the Arts facility. In addition to those powers specifically authorized to be exercised by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, the joint powers agency may accept the donation of, acquire, own, or lease, real property, and may plan, finance by the sale of revenue bonds, construct, equip, and furnish the facility, and parking facilities, and any betterments, improvements, and facilities related thereto, including a bridge to provide access to the facility across the Napa River. The joint powers agency may make and enter into contracts and employ agents and employees. The joint powers agency may manage, maintain, and operate the facility, or may enter into management contracts for the operation of the facility. (b) The state is not liable for any debt incurred by the joint powers agency in the event of any default on revenue bonds issued by the agency. This disclaimer shall be deemed a provision of the joint powers agreement.