California Code
CHAPTER 8.5 - Alternative Procedure for Levying and Collecting Assessments on ad Valorem Basis
Section 18169.

18169. If for any reason there is a deficiency in the funds derived from the assessment for any improvement, including all incidental expenses thereof, the city council may meet such deficiency by an appropriation out of the general fund of the city.

(Added by Stats. 1958, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 23.)