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AZ Rev Stat § 48-6285 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6285 - Characteristics of bonds; negotiability; obligation; legal investments; exemption from taxation

48-6285.  Characteristics of bonds;  negotiability;  obligation;  legal investments;  exemption from taxation (Conditionally Rpld.) A. Bonds issued under this article are fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of the uniform commercial code,  subject only to any provisions for registration,  regardless of whether the bonds actually constitute negotiable instruments under the uniform commercial code. B. The bonds,  their transfer and the income from the bonds are at all times free from taxation in this state,  except that the board of directors in its discretion may elect that the bonds,  their transfer and the income from those bonds be issued as taxable in this state. C. Bonds issued under this article: 1. Are obligations of the district and are not general,  special or other obligations of this state or of the county or city establishing the district. The members of the board and persons who execute the bonds are not personally liable for payment of the bonds. 2. Are payable only according to their terms. 3. Do not constitute a debt of this state or of the county or city establishing the district. 4. Are not enforceable against this state and payment of the bonds is not enforceable out of any monies other than the revenue pledged and assigned to or in trust for the benefit of the holder or holders of the bonds. 5. Are securities in which public officers and bodies of this state and of municipalities and political subdivisions of this state,  all companies,  associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business,  all financial institutions,  investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business,  all fiduciaries and all other persons who are authorized to invest in government obligations may properly and legally invest. 6. Are securities that may be deposited with public officers or bodies of this state and municipalities and political subdivisions of this state for purposes that require the deposit of government bonds or obligations.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6286 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6286 - Effect of changing circumstances on bonds; agreement of state

48-6286.  Effect of changing circumstances on bonds;  agreement of state (Conditionally Rpld.) A. Bonds issued under this article remain valid and binding obligations of the district notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds any person whose signature appears on the bonds ceases to be an officer of the district. B. An amendment of any provision in this chapter does not diminish or impair the validity of bonds issued under this article or the remedies and rights of bondholders. C. This state pledges to and agrees with the holders of the bonds authorized by this article that this state will not limit,  alter or impair the rights vested in the district to receive the monies necessary to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders of the bonds,  or in any way impair the rights and remedies of the bondholders,  until all bonds issued under this article,  together with interest on the bonds,  interest on any unpaid installments of principal or interest and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of the bondholders,  are fully met and discharged. The board,  as agent for this state,  may include this pledge and undertaking in its resolutions and indentures authorizing and securing its bonds.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6287 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6287 - Validity of bonds; legal opinion

48-6287.  Validity of bonds;  legal opinion (Conditionally Rpld.) A. This article constitutes full authority for authorizing and issuing bonds without reference to any other law of this state. No other law with regard to authorizing or issuing obligations or that in any way impedes or restricts performing the acts authorized by this article may be construed to apply to any proceedings taken or acts done pursuant to this article. B. The validity of bonds issued under this article does not depend on and is not affected by the legality of any proceeding relating to the acquisition,  construction,  improvement,  operation or maintenance of a multipurpose facility for which the bonds are issued. C. The board may submit any bonds to be issued under this article to legal counsel after all proceedings for authorizing the bonds have been completed. On submission the counsel shall examine and pass on the validity of the bonds and the regularity of the proceedings. If the proceedings comply with this article,  and if the bonds when delivered and paid for will constitute binding and legal obligations of the district,  the counsel shall certify on the back of each bond,  in substance,  that it is issued according to the constitution and laws of this state and that the interest on the bonds will be exempt from state taxes as provided by law. D. The bonds shall recite that they are regularly issued pursuant to this article. That recital,  together with the legal opinion under subsection C,  constitutes prima facie evidence of the legality and validity of the bonds. From and after the sale and delivery of the bonds,  they are incontestable by this state or the district.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6401 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6401 - Findings; purpose

48-6401.  Findings;  purpose A. The legislature finds that the upper San Pedro groundwater basin is a major source of water for the residents of Cochise county and for the personnel and operations of Fort Huachuca,  and that Fort Huachuca and the residents of the basin are dependent on the withdrawal of water from wells for their water supply for drinking and other purposes. The legislature finds that conserving and maintaining the groundwater supply by adoption of this chapter will protect and promote the public's health and safety by helping to ensure a more reliable water supply. B. The legislature further finds that maintaining the mission of Fort Huachuca will strengthen our national defense and ensure and improve the public safety of the residents of this state,  and that the closure or significant reduction in the fort's mission would adversely impact the safety and security of the residents of this state and this nation. Because federal law requires consideration of certain water issues in evaluating the future of Fort Huachuca,  ensuring the water supply to Fort Huachuca and its surrounding communities will further protect the public's safety. C. The purpose of this chapter is to allow for the formation of the upper San Pedro water district consisting of a portion of the upper San Pedro groundwater basin that includes Fort Huachuca,  the lands in the corporate limits of the cities of Sierra Vista and Tombstone and the town of Huachuca City and the portion of the city of Bisbee located in the upper San Pedro groundwater basin,  but not any lands in Santa Cruz county or Pima county and not including that portion of the city of Bisbee located in the Douglas groundwater basin,  and to provide the district with sufficient resources and authority to allow the district to achieve the goal prescribed in section 48-6403. D. The upper San Pedro water district formed pursuant to this chapter is intended as a long-term,  legally binding body with perpetual authority that is specifically adapted to the geographical and hydrological requirements and needs of the area in the district. The district shall be established with a specific water resource goal appropriate to that area. E. The legislature finds that the adequate water supply requirements in section 48-6411 are necessary to assist the district in achieving its management goal and to protect the public health and safety in the district.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6402 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6402 - Definitions

48-6402.  Definitions In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Board"  means the elected board of directors of the upper San Pedro water district formed pursuant to this chapter. 2. " County"  means the county in which the district is located. 3. " Department"  means the department of water resources. 4. " Director"  means the director of water resources. 5. " District"  means the upper San Pedro water district formed pursuant to this chapter. 6. " Municipal water delivery system"  means an entity that distributes or sells potable water primarily through a pipeline delivery system that is owned by either: (a) A city or town incorporated or chartered under the constitution and laws of this state. (b) A private entity that is regulated as a public service corporation by the corporation commission under a certificate of public convenience and necessity. (c) A special taxing district established under chapter 4 or 6 of this title. (d) An entity that is regulated as a water supply system by the department of environmental quality.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6403 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6403 - Establishment of upper San Pedro water district; map; goal; decreed and appropriative water rights

48-6403.  Establishment of upper San Pedro water district;  map;  goal;  decreed and appropriative water rights A. The upper San Pedro water district may be established by an election held pursuant to this article. If the district is established,  the lands in the district shall consist of the portion of the upper San Pedro groundwater basin delineated on the map that is dated April,  2007 and that is on file in the department. The district includes Fort Huachuca,  the lands in the corporate limits of the cities of Sierra Vista and Tombstone and the town of Huachuca City and the portion of the city of Bisbee located in the upper San Pedro groundwater basin,  but not any lands in Santa Cruz county or Pima county and not including that portion of the city of Bisbee located in the Douglas groundwater basin. If the district is established,  a true copy of the map shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder in the county. The map prescribed by this section shall not be modified without the approval of the legislature. B. The purpose and goal of the district are to maintain the aquifer and base flow conditions needed to sustain the upper San Pedro river and to assist in meeting the water supply needs and water conservation requirements for Fort Huachuca and the communities within the district. C. This chapter shall not be construed to affect decreed and appropriative water rights. This chapter shall not be construed to affect any of the following: 1. The definition of surface water in section 45-101. 2. Water subject to appropriation in section 45-141. 3. Any provision of title 45,  chapter 1,  article 9.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6404 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6404 - District as municipal corporation; exemption from taxation; judicial review

48-6404.  District as municipal corporation;  exemption from taxation;  judicial review A. The district is a public improvement district of this state and a municipal corporation to the extent of the powers,  privileges and immunities conferred by this chapter or granted generally to municipal corporations by the constitution and statutes of this state,  including the immunities and exemptions provided by article XIII,  section 7,  Constitution of Arizona,  except as specifically limited by this chapter. B. The district is regarded as performing a governmental function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter and is not required to pay taxes or assessments on any of the property acquired or constructed,  on the activities of the district in maintaining and caring for the real property or on the monies derived from the property. C. Decisions of the board of directors under this chapter are subject to judicial review only to the same extent and in the same manner as decisions of other special taxing districts under this title.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6405 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6405 - Board; members; terms; compensation

48-6405.  Board;  members;  terms;  compensation A. Beginning thirty days after the date on which the board of directors is elected,  the district shall be administered by a board of directors of seven persons who shall be qualified electors of the district.  B. A board of directors shall be elected as prescribed in this section. After the election and qualification of the first directors,  the directors shall meet and divide themselves by lot into two classes as nearly equal in number as possible. Directors of the first class shall serve for a term of four years and directors of the second class shall serve for a term of two years. At each statewide general election thereafter,  one director for each expired term shall be elected and shall hold office for a term of four years and until the director's successor is elected and qualified. Board members may be reelected. C. A candidate for election to the board shall be nominated by a petition that is signed by at least two hundred qualified electors of the district and filed with the clerk of the board of supervisors or the elections officer of that county as prescribed by title 16,  chapter 3. D. Only qualified electors of the district shall vote at an election for directors. E. A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment by the county board of supervisors to fill the unexpired portion of the term of office. F. A person who is appointed as a director pursuant to this section is fully vested with the powers and duties of the office as if elected to that office,  unless otherwise provided in this chapter. G. Board members are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses while engaged in official business under order of the board. H. The board shall select a chairperson,  vice-chairperson and secretary-treasurer. I. Each board member shall qualify by taking and subscribing an official oath of office as prescribed by title 38. J. Members of the board are public officers and are subject to all laws applicable to public officers. The provisions of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 8,  relating to conflict of interest,  apply to all board members,  officers and employees of the district.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6406 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6406 - Formation election; tax authorization; election of board members

48-6406.  Formation election;  tax authorization;  election of board members A. The county board of supervisors of a county in which the upper San Pedro water district is authorized pursuant to section 48-6403,  on request of the organizing board of the district appointed pursuant to section 48-6416,  may submit to a vote of the qualified electors of the proposed district the issue of formation of the district and election of members of the board of directors. On request of the organizing board of the district,  the board of supervisors may submit to a vote of the qualified electors as a separate question or at a separate election the issue of authority for the district to levy a transaction privilege tax. On request of the organizing board,  the board of supervisors may either order and call a special district-wide election for those purposes or place the issues on the ballot at a general election.  B. If a majority of those voting on the question of formation approve the formation of the district,  the district shall be formed. If the majority of those voting on the question of the tax levy approve the authority for the district to levy a transaction privilege tax,  the district may levy a transaction privilege tax as prescribed in section 48-6432. If the district's formation is approved and the question of the authority to levy the tax is not submitted to or not approved by a vote of the qualified electors,  the district shall not levy a transaction privilege tax unless authority for the levy is subsequently approved by a vote of the qualified electors of the district as a separate and subsequent ballot question. C. At the same election held pursuant to subsection A of this section,  the qualified electors of the district shall additionally elect a board of directors for the district as prescribed in section 48-6405,  whose members shall serve only if the district's formation is approved at that election.  D. If a transaction privilege tax is approved,  the board of directors shall set the transaction privilege tax rate in an amount determined proper by the board,  based on the activities and projects of the district and within the limits prescribed in section 48-6432.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6407 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6407 - Board meetings; notice

48-6407.  Board meetings;  notice A. The board shall hold regular meetings every calendar quarter and additional meetings on the call of the chairperson or a majority of the members of the board. The secretary-treasurer shall give at least three days' notice of each meeting to each member of the board in addition to the public notices required by law. B. The district is a public body for the purposes of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1 relating to open meetings.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6409 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6409 - Water development and management; technical assistance and review by director of water resources

48-6409.  Water development and management;  technical assistance and review by director of water resources A. For purposes of achieving the goal of the district as described in section 48-6403,  the district through its board shall do the following consistent with section 48-6410: 1. Modify the district's comprehensive plan at least every ten years to include measurable objectives to be met within ten years after the modification and to make any additional changes the board determines are necessary to achieve the goal of the district. The district shall consult with the director of water resources when developing the modifications to the plan. 2. Develop and implement,  or enter into contracts,  intergovernmental agreements or memoranda of understanding for,  water conservation,  reuse,  recharge and augmentation programs to meet the goal of the district and the measurable objectives in the district's comprehensive plan.  3. Consult with,  advise and cooperate with the director of water resources with respect to actions taken by the director that affect the water supply in the district,  including the adoption of rules applicable to water use in the district. B. The director may provide technical assistance to the board in carrying out its duties under this section and shall review and comment on any proposed modifications to the district's comprehensive plan.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6410 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6410 - Limitation on powers

48-6410.  Limitation on powers The board and the district shall not do any of the following: 1. Engage in the retail sale of potable water to customers in the district. 2. Require the use of a water measuring device for any well in the district,  except as a condition in a contract with the district. 3. Impose mandatory conservation requirements on persons in the district. 4. Regulate the acquisition,  use or disposal of water or rights to water in the district. 5. Regulate the division of lands into unsubdivided lands as defined in section 32-2101 or into five or fewer parcels of land that do not qualify as subdivided lands as defined in section 32-2101. 6. Exercise any right of eminent domain. 7. Engage in the regulation or zoning of subdivided lands as defined in section 32-2101.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-6412 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-6412 - Exemption from adequate water supply requirements based on substantial capital investment; application; criteria; expiration

48-6412.  Exemption from adequate water supply requirements based on substantial capital investment;  application;  criteria;  expiration A. If the director determines pursuant to sections 45-108 and 45-108.04 that an adequate water supply does not exist for a proposed subdivision in the district,  the subdivider may apply to the director for an exemption from the water adequacy requirements in section 48-6411,  subsections A and B on a form prescribed by the director within one year after the date the district is established. The director shall grant the exemption if the subdivider demonstrates to the satisfaction of the director that all of the following apply: 1. The subdivider has made substantial capital investment toward the construction of the proposed subdivision before the date the district was established. For the purposes of this paragraph,  substantial capital investment may include construction costs,  site preparation costs,  construction of off-site improvements and conversion or remodeling costs for existing structures,  as well as planning and design costs associated with those items,  but does not include the original cost of acquiring the property. 2. The subdivider was not aware of the proposed requirement for an adequate water supply at the time the investment was made. 3. The proposed subdivision complied in all other respects with existing state laws as of the date the district was established. B. If the director grants an exemption pursuant to this section: 1. The exemption expires five years after the date the exemption is granted unless,  before that date,  at least one lot in the subdivision is sold to a bona fide purchaser or the director extends the exemption pursuant to paragraph 2 of this subsection. 2. The director may extend the period of the exemption for not more than two successive five-year periods if the subdivider applies for an extension before the exemption expires and demonstrates to the satisfaction of the director that the subdivider has made material progress in developing the subdivision,  but that sales of parcels in the subdivision have been delayed for reasons outside the control of the subdivider.  C. If an exemption granted under this section expires,  any public report issued for the subdivision by the state real estate commissioner pursuant to section 32-2183 expires and the subdivider shall not sell any lots in the subdivision unless both of the following apply: 1. The subdivider files with the state real estate commissioner a new notice of intention to subdivide lands pursuant to section 32-2181 and complies with section 48-6411. 2. The state real estate commissioner issues a new public report for the subdivision pursuant to section 32-2183. D. Section 45-114,  subsections A and B govern administrative proceedings,  rehearing or review and judicial review of final decisions of the director under this section.