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AZ Rev Stat § 48-2665 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2665 - Plan for construction of works; notice; bids; award of contract; bond

48-2665.  Plan for construction of works;  notice;  bids;  award of contract;  bond A. The board of directors shall adopt a plan for the construction of the works authorized by section 48-2664. B. The board shall give notice by publication thereof for not less than fifteen days in a newspaper published in each of the counties in which lands within the district are located,  and in such other newspapers as the board deems advisable,  calling for bids for the construction of the works contemplated in such plan,  or any portion thereof. If less than the whole work is advertised then the portion so advertised shall be particularly described in the notice. The notice shall set forth that plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the board,  that the board will receive bids for such work,  and that the contract will be let to the lowest responsible bidder and shall state the time and place for opening bids. Any person to whom a contract is awarded shall provide such bond or bonds as required under the provisions of title 34,  chapter 2,  article 2. C. The bids shall be opened in public at the time and place specified in the notice. As soon as convenient thereafter the board shall let the work in portions,  or in whole,  to the lowest responsible bidder,  or it may reject any and all bids and readvertise for bids,  or may proceed to construct the works under supervision of the board. D. Contracts for the purchase of materials shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Any person or persons to whom a contract is awarded shall provide a performance bond as required under provisions of title 34,  chapter 2,  article 2. The work shall be performed under the direction and to the satisfaction of the engineer and shall be approved by the board of directors.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2666 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2666 - Construction of works across public or private property

48-2666.  Construction of works across public or private property A. The board of directors may construct works necessary for drainage purposes across any stream of water,  water-course,  street,  avenue,  highway,  railway,  canal,  ditch or flume which the route of the conduits or drains intersects or crosses in a manner so as to afford security for life and property,  but the board shall restore them when so crossed or intersected to their former state as nearly as possible or in such manner as not to impair unnecessarily its usefulness. The operator of a railroad,  or in case of a public highway the board of supervisors,  shall cooperate with the board in forming intersections and crossings,  and shall grant the privilege. B. If the operator of the railroad or the board of supervisors are the owners or controllers of the property,  thing or franchise to be crossed,  and if such owners or controllers and the board of directors cannot agree upon the amount to be paid therefor,  or the points or the manner of the crossings or intersections,  they shall be ascertained and determined in the manner provided for taking property by condemnation. C. The district shall have the use of and a right of way is expressly granted to it to locate,  construct and maintain the works over,  through and upon any of the lands which are the property of the state or any subdivision or institution thereof.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2667 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2667 - Right of eminent domain

48-2667.  Right of eminent domain Condemnation proceedings may be brought by the board of directors in the name of the district,  and all laws of the state relating to the exercise of the right of eminent domain and the taking of private property for public purposes and obtaining immediate possession thereof shall apply to such proceedings. The use of the property which is condemned,  taken or appropriated under the provisions of this chapter shall be a public use,  subject to the regulation and control by the state in the manner provided by law.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2668 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2668 - Title to property held by district; enforcement of property rights by board

48-2668.  Title to property held by district;  enforcement of property rights by board A. The legal title to all property acquired by the district under the provisions of this chapter,  including all water collected in,  controlled or handled by means of any drainage works constructed or acquired under the provisions of this chapter,  shall immediately vest in the district and shall be held by the district in trust for the uses and purposes set forth in this chapter. B. The board of directors may hold,  use,  acquire,  manage,  occupy and possess the property as provided by this chapter. The board may take conveyances or other assurances for all property acquired under the provisions of this chapter in the name of the district for the purposes expressed by this chapter and institute and maintain any and all actions and proceedings necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter,  or to enforce,  maintain,  protect or preserve all rights,  privileges and immunities created or granted by this chapter,  or acquired in pursuance thereof. In all courts,  actions or proceedings,  the board may sue,  appear and defend in person or by attorney in the name of the drainage district.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2971 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2971 - Officers; office of district

48-2971.  Officers;  office of district The officers of an irrigation district shall consist of a board of directors and a secretary appointed by the board. The treasurer of the county in which the office of the district is located shall be ex officio treasurer of the district. The officers shall hold office until their successors are elected or appointed and qualified. The office of the board of directors shall be the business office of the district and shall be located in the county where the organization is perfected.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2972 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2972 - Organization of board

48-2972.  Organization of board The directors elected shall qualify and organize as a board,  select a president from the members,  and appoint a secretary.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2973 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2973 - Form of official oath and bond of directors

48-2973.  Form of official oath and bond of directors Official oaths and bonds required by this chapter shall be in the form prescribed by law for official oaths and bonds of county officials,  except that the obligee named in the bond shall be the district.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2974 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2974 - Compensation of directors; petition to submit schedule of salaries and fees

48-2974.  Compensation of directors;  petition to submit schedule of salaries and fees A. The compensation of members of the board of directors shall be determined by the board,  but shall not exceed fifty dollars for each day or part of the day devoted to the business of the district,  and such mileage,  expenses and insurance related benefits as the board by resolution authorizes. The board shall fix the amount of compensation to be paid the secretary. B. The board of directors upon petition of fifteen per cent of the electors of the district shall submit at any regular election a proposed schedule of salaries and fees to be paid. The petition shall be presented to the board twenty days prior to the time of giving notice of an election,  and the result upon the question shall be determined and declared as in elections upon other questions submitted under this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2975 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2975 - Meetings of board of directors; records

48-2975.  Meetings of board of directors;  records A. The board of directors shall hold a regular monthly meeting in the district office on the first Tuesday in each month and such special meetings necessary for the transaction of business. Special meetings shall be called by the president of the board,  or any two directors. Meetings of the board shall be public,  and a majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. On questions requiring a vote there shall be a concurrence of at least a majority of the board. B. All records of the board shall be open to inspection of any elector during business hours.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2976 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2976 - Publication of minutes; effective date of by-laws, rules, regulations and resolutions

48-2976.  Publication of minutes;  effective date of by-laws,  rules,  regulations and resolutions A. The minutes of proceedings of the board of directors or an abstract thereof may be published when the board by resolution entered upon its minutes so direct. B. All by-laws,  rules,  regulations or resolutions of a general nature governing drainage ditches,  laterals,  canals and the use and distribution of irrigation water or other commodities shall be posted at least five days in not less than two public places in each division of the district,  or published twice in a newspaper published within the county in which the office of the district is located,  as the board may order. By-laws,  rules,  regulations and resolutions of the board shall become effective at the time designated by the board,  or in the absence of such designation,  upon adoption thereof.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2977 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2977 - Administrative powers of board of directors

48-2977.  Administrative powers of board of directors The board shall: 1. Adopt a seal. 2. Manage and conduct the affairs and business of the district. 3. Make and execute all necessary contracts,  deeds and conveyances. 4. Employ such agents,  attorneys and employees as required,  and prescribe their duties and compensation. 5. Establish rules and regulations for the government of the board,  and for the distribution and use of water upon lands included in the district. 6. Generally perform all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2978 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2978 - General powers of board of directors

48-2978.  General powers of board of directors In order to accomplish the purposes of the district the board may: 1. Purchase or acquire water rights. 2. Acquire or lease real estate and personal property when necessary. 3. Acquire and hold stock in irrigation ditch and reservoir companies. 4. Lease,  sell and otherwise dispose of real estate and personal property. 5. Construct,  acquire or purchase canals,  ditches,  reservoirs,  reservoir sites,  water,  water rights,  rights-of-way or other property deemed necessary for the use of the district. 6. Acquire the right to enlarge any ditch,  canal or reservoir already constructed or partially constructed. 7. Provide for the construction,  operation,  leasing and control of plants for the generation,  distribution,  sale and lease of electrical energy,  including sale to municipalities,  corporations,  public utility districts or individuals of electrical energy so generated. 8. Make appropriations of water for irrigation and power purposes. 9. Refer to the qualified electors of the district any optional or administrative measure or method of procedure or any other matter or proposition the board deems necessary or advisable. 10. Establish tolls or charges for service of irrigation,  domestic water,  electricity and other commodities. 11. Control the finances and property of the district. 12. Appropriate money and provide for the payment of district debts and expenses. 13. Exercise exclusive control over the laterals,  ditches,  canals,  rights-of-way and other property of the district,  prevent encumbering thereof,  abate and remove all encumbrances and obstructions thereon,  make improvements thereon,  vacate any right-of-way not necessary for the further use of the district and protect such right-of-way from encroachment and injuries. 14. Erect and maintain transmission lines and pipelines,  culverts,  roads and crossways,  and prevent obstructions thereon. 15. Provide the district with water,  electricity and other public conveniences and necessities,  and engage in any and all activities,  enterprises and occupations within the powers and privileges of municipalities generally. 16. Apply surplus money in the district treasury to liquidation of district debts or to the creation of a sinking fund pursuant to section 48-2979. 17. Make,  amend or repeal resolutions,  bylaws and rules necessary for the government of or for carrying into effect the powers vested in irrigation districts or any department or officer thereof,  and enforce observance thereof by imposition of penalties. The board may impose penalties not exceeding: (a) Five hundred dollars for violations by persons who use water for domestic purposes,  as defined in section 45-454. (b) Five thousand dollars for violations by persons who use water for purposes other than domestic purposes.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2980 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2980 - Powers of district vested with power of drainage

48-2980.  Powers of district vested with power of drainage If the district has been vested with the necessary authority,  the board of directors may: 1. Construct ditches,  conduits,  drains,  sluices,  water gates,  pumps,  pumping plants,  electric transmission lines,  cement linings for canals to prevent seepage of irrigation or other water,  and all other works and appliances necessary or proper for the drainage of the lands of the district. 2. Obtain by purchase,  condemnation,  donation or otherwise,  the necessary lands and rights of way for such drainage works or appliances. 3. Purchase or acquire by condemnation or otherwise,  drainage works and appliances already constructed,  in any manner and subject to the restrictions provided by this chapter with respect to irrigation works and appliances.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2981 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2981 - Powers of district serving municipal and industrial waters on June 12, 1980

48-2981.  Powers of district serving municipal and industrial waters on June 12,  1980 A. If a district was providing not less than ninety per cent of its total deliveries of water for municipal and industrial uses on June 12,  1980,  the district may deliver municipal and industrial service to all lands within the boundaries of the district as constituted on June 12,  1980,  as a part of its charter as an irrigation district. The acquisition,  operation and maintenance of systems related to such municipal and industrial service are within the district's authority and specifically include the right to obtain bonding under article 10 of this chapter. B. A district that meets the qualifications under subsection A of this section and has an allocation of central Arizona project water for municipal and industrial purposes may obtain bonding for such purposes under article 10 of this chapter. C. A district that meets the qualifications under subsection A of this section has the same authority and responsibility as an incorporated city or town pursuant to title 45 and chapters 22 and 28 of this title.  D. This section does not affect the ability of a district to provide for the incidental delivery of water for municipal and industrial purposes as provided under section 48-2978,  paragraph 15.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2982 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2982 - Powers of board in legal proceedings; judicial notice of district; exception

48-2982.  Powers of board in legal proceedings;  judicial notice of district;  exception A. The board of directors may,  in the name of the district,  institute,  maintain,  prosecute and defend any proceedings and any actions,  civil or criminal,  necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter or enforce,  maintain,  protect or preserve any right,  privilege or immunity of the district created by this chapter or acquired in pursuance thereof. In all courts,  actions or proceedings the district may sue,  appear and defend by agents or attorneys. B. Judicial notice shall be taken in all actions and proceedings in any court of this state of the organization and existence of any irrigation district of the state from the time of recording in the office of the county recorder the certified copy of the order of the board of supervisors declaring the election and organization of such district. A copy of the order certified by the county recorder shall be conclusive evidence in all actions and proceedings in any court of this state of the regularity and legal sufficiency of all acts,  matters and proceedings therein recited and set forth,  except in a proceeding in quo warranto instituted within one year from the date of such recording. If the proceeding in quo warranto is not commenced within one year after such recording,  the legality or regularity of the formation or organization of the district shall not thereafter be questioned in any action or proceeding.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2983 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2983 - Acquisition of existing irrigation or drainage works by district; approval by state certification board

48-2983.  Acquisition of existing irrigation or drainage works by district;  approval by state certification board The board of directors may acquire by purchase or condemnation the irrigation system,  canals and works through which lands in the district have been or may be supplied with water for irrigation or drainage works or equipment by which lands in the district have been or are being drained,  and may exchange bonds of the irrigation district for such system or canals or works or for any portion thereof,  or any interest therein,  or for the capital stock of any corporation owning such system or any portion thereof,  upon such terms and conditions as the board deems advisable,  but such exchange shall be first approved by the state certification board.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2984 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2984 - Contract for purchase, enlargement and completion of existing irrigation system; approval of state certification board

48-2984.  Contract for purchase,  enlargement and completion of existing irrigation system;  approval of state certification board If the board proposes to purchase a system of irrigation already constructed or partially constructed,  and to enlarge and complete such system so that it is adequate to the needs of the district,  the board may include in one contract the purchase,  enlargement and completion of such irrigation system without advertising for separate bids therefor,  if such contract is approved by the state certification board.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2985 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2985 - Plans and specifications for construction; advertisement for bids

48-2985.  Plans and specifications for construction;  advertisement for bids A. When plans and specifications for any construction,  repair,  alteration,  extension,  improvement or other district purpose,  have been adopted by the board of directors as provided by this chapter,  the board of directors shall give notice of the proposed work by publication of an advertisement for bids for at least two weeks in a weekly or daily newspaper published in each county in which portions of the district are located,  and in such additional newspapers as the board deems advisable. B. The advertisement for bids shall set forth: 1. A general description of the proposed work. 2. That the plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the district. 3. The date and hour up to which the board will receive sealed bids. 4. That the contract may be let to the lowest responsible bidder. 5. That the right will be reserved to reject any and all bids. 6. The time and place for opening bids. 7. That each bid shall be accompanied by a deposit or certified check equal to ten per cent of the total bid. 8. That the bids will be opened in public. 9. That as soon as convenient thereafter the board may let the contract for the work either in part or as a whole to the lowest responsible bidder.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2986 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2986 - Award of contract; bond; letting of work without advertising for bids

48-2986.  Award of contract;  bond;  letting of work without advertising for bids A. At the time and place specified in the advertisement the board shall meet and consider the bids and shall within a reasonable time thereafter accept or reject all or any portion of any bid,  or may reject all bids,  and shall return deposits of unsuccessful bidders. The board may thereafter proceed to readvertise for such portions of the proposed project as to which no bid was accepted,  or the board may proceed to perform the work so advertised under its own direction and supervision. B. The board shall enter into contracts according to the bids as accepted and shall require from each person with whom a contract is made such bond or bonds as required under title 34,  chapter 2,  article 2. Upon the bond being given and approved,  prior deposits of the principal shall be returned. C. The work performed under any contract authorized and executed pursuant to this chapter shall be performed under the direction and to the satisfaction of the district engineer and by the terms of the contract shall be paid for in cash. D. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the district from letting any work required by it without first advertising for bids when the estimated cost of the work does not exceed thirty thousand dollars for construction,  thirty thousand dollars for materials or thirty thousand dollars for services and the total amount of the contract does not exceed thirty thousand dollars or when an emergency exists as determined by the board of directors of the district. E. The dollar amounts prescribed in subsection D shall be deemed adjusted on July 1 each year based on the annual percentage change in the consumer price index for all urban consumers,  United States city average,  that is published by the United States department of labor,  bureau of labor statistics,  with July 1,  2010 as the base year for making that determination.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-2987 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-2987 - Supervisory powers of director of water resources over district projects

48-2987.  Supervisory powers of director of water resources over district projects A. All engineering determinations and supervision provided for and directed by any law relating to irrigation districts shall be made under the direction of the director of water resources,  and when so made shall be binding upon the state land department and the state certification board. B. Upon the certification of an irrigation project,  the plans,  specifications and contracts for and any modification of the project shall be filed with the director. The works approved and authorized thereby shall be performed strictly in accordance with the plans,  specifications and contracts and any modifications thereof. The director in enforcing the provisions of this section shall have the same powers and duties as conferred upon him by chapter 3,  article 1 of this title.