(a) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary taking property or relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the district's expense.
(b) The district's duty to pay under this section is limited to the actual cost, without enhancement, of the property taken or work required, after deducting any net salvage value derived from property taken.