As used in this chapter, “local agency” means municipal corporation or sanitary district.

As used in this chapter, “conduits” mean sewers, watermains, and other conduits.

Under the terms prescribed by its legislative body, a local agency may permit another local agency to construct and maintain conduits in, across, or along its streets and other public places pursuant to this chapter and not otherwise.

When it is necesary to acquire property in the construction of any outfall sewer or conduit pursuant to this chapter, the property may be acquired by eminent domain.

All condemnation actions may be brought by and in the name of one local agency designated by all of the parties to the agreement.