Prior to the transfer of any funds authorized by Section 75168, the board shall call an election pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 75390) of Part 8 of this division for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the special improvement district the question of incurring an indebtedness and levying a special assessment in the amount of the funds to be transferred for the purpose of repaying such funds.
Ca. Water Code § 75168.1