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AZ Rev Stat § 45-1993 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1993 - Scope of resolution

45-1993.  Scope of resolution A. Resolutions for a bond issue or issues shall state the amount of the proposed issue or issues,  the proposed interest rate and types and terms of bonds,  that all other methods of necessary financing by the authority have been found impractical,  inadvisable or inadequate and that the issuance of the bonds is necessary and advisable as proposed. B. The authority chairman and secretary-treasurer shall sign the resolutions. In support of the resolution the authority shall enter into its record pertinent engineering,  economic and financial data,  appropriate maps,  drawings,  plans,  outlines,  calculations,  summaries and related agreements and any other essential information constituting a record appropriate to the resolution. C. The resolution may approve a bond issue to finance an entire plan or system or any single or joint project,  section or other facility of a related system or plan proposed for ultimate integration and completion.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1994 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1994 - Hearing; findings

45-1994.  Hearing;  findings A. The chairman of the board,  at the earliest practical date,  shall fix a time and place for a hearing at least twenty but not more than thirty days after adopting the resolution. The authority shall publish notice of the time and place fixed for the hearing twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the authority is established. B. All pertinent records and documents shall be filed at least ten days before the date set for the hearing. Prehearings respecting any particular document,  feature or incidental matter or any separable part or portion of any resolution may be held by the board on ten days' previous written notice if the board deems that holding a prehearing is conducive to expediting a final hearing,  and a decision as to the issues presented may thereupon be rendered. C. At the time and place fixed for the hearing,  the board shall examine and determine the matters and questions involved. Hearings may be recessed,  adjourned or continued as the board orders. D. Any person who holds an original agreement or proposal made with the authority relating to or concerning the handling,  sale,  control or disposition of a proposed issue of bonds or who has previously made an offer or bid in good faith to purchase the bonds pursuant to a published invitation for bids by the authority,  and any operating unit holding contracts with the authority at least ten days before the date fixed for the hearing,  may qualify to be heard. E. If the board finds that all precedent requirements and conditions have been fulfilled,  it shall approve the bond issue in whole or in part or shall otherwise disapprove the bond issue as a whole or as to such features or proposals as do not meet the essential requirements. When the board has made and entered its findings,  it shall enter a decision accordingly. F. The decision of the board based on findings of fact that are supported by a preponderance of the evidence and that are not arbitrary or unreasonable is final and conclusive.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1995 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1995 - Issuance of bonds

45-1995.  Issuance of bonds Bonds issued under this article shall be authorized by resolution of the authority and may be issued in one or more series,  shall bear such date or dates,  mature at such time or times,  bear interest at such rate or rates,  be in such denomination or denominations and in such form,  either coupon or registered,  carry such conversion or registration privileges,  have such rank or priority,  be executed in such manner and be payable in such medium of payment,  at such place or places,  and subject to such terms of redemption,  with or without premium,  as the resolution may provide. Bonds may be sold at public or private sale at not less than par with accrued interest. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary,  bonds issued pursuant to this article are negotiable.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1996 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1996 - Provisions of bonds; sale

45-1996.  Provisions of bonds;  sale A. The bonds shall provide that: 1. The bond is purchased and taken after a complete disclosure and with a full knowledge of all of the surrounding relevant facts and circumstances and not on the representation,  faith or credit of the authority,  this state or any of its political subdivisions. 2. The holder in order to obtain payment may not compel this state or any of its political subdivisions to exercise its appropriation or taxing power. 3. The bond does not constitute a debt of this state,  any political subdivision of this state or any operating unit and is payable only from revenues of the authority. B. The gross or net revenue derived from any project or any part of a project may be pledged to secure the payment of any series of bonds. C. The authority may provide for reimbursement to the holder of all expenses of litigation and attorney fees incurred in collecting the bonds in the event of default and may provide for and fix the powers and duties of a trustee if necessary to enforce collection. Bond resolutions,  agreements and bonds may be in such form and may contain such other conditions and terms as the authority deems appropriate or necessary to make the bonds fully salable and marketable. D. The authority may provide that any holder of bonds,  or a trustee designated by the authority at the time of issuing the bonds,  on proper showing may secure an order of the superior court requiring the authority,  subject to the contracts with operating units then in effect,  to fix and collect rates and charges that will produce adequate revenues to permit setting up adequate yearly reserves with which to meet future payments according to the terms of the bond. E. All bonds issued by the authority and agreements of the authority with respect to bonds are subject to this chapter,  and no bond or agreement may contain any provision in conflict with this chapter. An amendment of this chapter does not diminish or impair the remedy and rights of the bondholder. F. The bonds shall be signed by the chairman or vice-chairman and the secretary-treasurer of the authority in office at the date of signing and are valid obligations of the authority although before delivery or sale the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds may have ceased to be officers of the authority. G. The validity of the bonds is not dependent on or affected by the legality of any proceeding relating to the acquisition,  construction,  improvement or extension of a project for which the bonds are issued. The bonds shall recite that they are regularly issued pursuant to this chapter and that recital is prima facie evidence of their legality and validity. H. Bonds so issued may be sold when the money is needed for the purposes for which they are issued. Pending the preparation or execution of definite bonds,  interim receipts or certificates or temporary bonds may be delivered to the purchaser or purchasers of bonds.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1997 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1997 - Certification of bonds by attorney general

45-1997.  Certification of bonds by attorney general The board may submit any bonds issued under this article to the attorney general after all proceedings for their authorization have been completed. On submission the attorney general 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 he determines that,  when delivered and paid for,  the bonds will constitute binding and legal obligations of the board,  the attorney general shall certify on the back of each bond,  in substance,  that it is issued according to the constitution and laws of this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1998 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1998 - Validity of bonds

45-1998.  Validity of bonds This chapter constitutes full authority for authorizing and issuing bonds without reference to any other law of this state. No other law with regard to the authorization or issuance of obligations or that in any way impedes or restricts the carrying out of the acts authorized by this article may be construed to apply to any proceedings taken or acts done pursuant to this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1999 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1999 - Water augmentation authority bonds as legal investments

45-1999.  Water augmentation authority bonds as legal investments County water augmentation authority bonds issued under this article 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 governmental obligations may properly and legally invest. The bonds are also 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 governmental bonds or obligations.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2101 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2101 - Declaration of policy

45-2101.  Declaration of policy A. It is the declared policy of the legislature to provide for a coordinated effort for the restoration and conservation of the water resources of this state. This policy is designed to allow the people of this state to prosper while protecting and restoring this state's rivers and streams and associated riparian habitats,  including fish and wildlife resources that are dependent on these important habitats. In support of this policy,  financial resources shall be made available by this state to the appropriate public and private entities to assist in water resource management activities that protect this state's rivers and streams and associated riparian habitats. B. The primary purpose of this chapter is to establish the Arizona water protection fund commission and the Arizona water protection fund that shall provide an annual source of monies for the development and implementation of measures to protect water of sufficient quality and quantity to maintain,  enhance and restore rivers and streams and associated riparian habitats,  including fish and wildlife resources that are dependent on these important habitats consistent with existing water law and water rights,  and measures to increase water availability. The commission may also provide funding to develop and protect riparian habitats in conjunction with a man-made water resource project,  if the man-made water resource water project directly or indirectly benefits a river or stream and includes or creates a riparian habitat. This funding shall occur primarily through the grant of monies from the Arizona water protection fund by the commission to entities that cooperate and work in conjunction with local residents and affected jurisdictions. C. This declaration of policy and the use of the words " restore" ,  " restoring"  and " restoration"  in this chapter does not imply an intent to prescribe the removal of dams,  levees or other man-made structures. D. This chapter does not limit or restrict the authority or opportunities of state or local governments or other political subdivisions to plan,  develop or implement projects consistent with this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2102 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2102 - Definitions

45-2102.  Definitions In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise specifies: 1. " Commission"  means the Arizona water protection fund commission. 2. " Fund"  means the Arizona water protection fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2103 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2103 - Arizona water protection fund commission

45-2103.  Arizona water protection fund commission A. The Arizona water protection fund commission is established and consists of two ex officio members,  two advisory members and nine appointed members who are residents of this state,  who have demonstrated an interest in natural resources and who are appointed as follows: 1. One person who represents a multi-county water conservation district established pursuant to title 48,  chapter 22 and named by that district's governing board. 2. One person who represents a state association of natural resource conservation districts and who is appointed by the governor. 3. Four persons who represent natural resource conservation districts established pursuant to title 37,  chapter 6,  and who represent geographically diverse areas of this state,  two of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate and two of whom are appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. 4. One member of the public who has at least a bachelor's degree in hydrology,  who represents a city that is served by the central Arizona project and who is appointed by the governor. 5. One person who is knowledgeable in natural resource conservation issues or in water resource issues related to riparian ecosystems,  who represents an agricultural improvement district established pursuant to title 48,  chapter 17 and who is appointed by the governor. 6. One person who represents an Indian tribe and who is appointed by the chairman of the intertribal council of Arizona. 7. As nonvoting ex officio members,  the director of the department of water resources and the state land commissioner. 8. As nonvoting advisory members,  one member of the house of representatives who is appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and one member of the senate who is appointed by the president of the senate. Advisory members may not be considered for purposes of establishing a quorum. B. Members of the commission appointed pursuant to subsection A,  paragraphs 1 through 6 of this section shall be appointed for staggered terms of three years. A member may serve more than one term and may continue to serve beyond the expiration of the term until a successor is appointed and assumes office. C. On request,  members who are not ex officio members of the commission are eligible to receive compensation pursuant to section 38-611,  not to exceed three thousand dollars in any calendar year,  and are eligible for reimbursement for expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2. D. Members of the commission are immune from liability for any action necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2104 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2104 - Powers and duties; limitations

45-2104.  Powers and duties;  limitations A. The powers and authority vested in and the duties imposed on the members of the commission shall be exercised by a quorum of members,  which consists of a majority of members then in office,  except that a lesser number may hold public meetings without taking legal action. B. The commission shall: 1. Adopt rules necessary to perform its duties. 2. Administer the expenditure of monies in accordance with section 45-2113. 3. Coordinate its staffing needs with the director and the state land commissioner. 4. Make and execute all necessary contracts,  including grants and intergovernmental agreements pursuant to title 11,  chapter 7,  article 3. 5. Adopt an official seal for the authentication of its records,  decisions and resolutions. 6. Keep the minutes of its meetings and all records,  reports and other information relating to its work and programs in permanent form,  systematically indexed and filed. 7. Designate the person or persons who shall execute all documents and instruments on behalf of the commission. 8. Each year elect two members to act as a chair and a vice-chair for the commission. 9. Manifest and record its actions by motion,  resolution,  order or other appropriate means. 10. In addition to those meetings required by law to be open,  hold open public meetings as the commission considers appropriate. 11. Prepare an annual report of its activities. C. The commission may: 1. Sue and be sued. 2. Contract with any person for the expenditure of monies,  including the granting of monies,  consistent with section 45-2113. 3. Meet jointly with federal or state authorities to consider matters of mutual interest. 4. Secure from any federal or state agency or department information necessary to enable the commission to carry out its purposes. 5. Accept,  use and dispose of appropriations,  gifts or grants of money or other property or donations of services,  from whatever source,  only to carry out the purposes authorized in this chapter. 6. Perform all other acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. D. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the commission to purchase real property or to use this state's right of eminent domain to acquire water or water rights or long-term storage credits using monies derived from the Arizona water protection fund established by section 45-2111.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2105 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2105 - Application guidelines

45-2105.  Application guidelines Before any monies are granted pursuant to section 45-2113,  and by July 1,  1995,  and every three years thereafter,  the commission shall develop in conjunction with the department guidelines for applicants for funding. Guidelines shall include the following: 1. Delineation of geographic areas in this state where protection and restoration will be emphasized. 2. Identification of issues of concern. 3. Types of measures needed to address issues of concern. 4. A requirement that the applicant include a description of the relationship between the proposed project and existing plans,  reports and information that are relevant to the proposed project.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2106 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2106 - Public involvement

45-2106.  Public involvement A. The commission is subject to the provisions of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1 and title 39,  chapter 1. B. The commission shall develop and may amend the guidelines for applicants required by section 45-2105 after reviewing the recommendations submitted by the natural resource conservation districts developed pursuant to section 37-1054,  subsections D and E and the information gathered during the public involvement process. C. The commission shall gather information from the following: 1. The director of the department of water resources and the state land commissioner. 2. The federal and state fish,  wildlife,  recreation and natural resource agencies. 3. County and municipal entities. 4. The public. D. The commission shall develop procedures to assure adequate public participation. At a minimum,  public participation procedures shall prescribe public notice requirements including the content and publication of the notice,  provide an opportunity for public hearings and specify the procedures governing the hearings and require the public availability of relevant documents. Public hearings shall be held at places and times which afford a reasonable opportunity to persons to participate. E. The commission shall make available for viewing copies of the recommendations and supporting documents submitted pursuant to this section and may charge a reasonable fee for copying.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2107 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2107 - Reporting

45-2107.  Reporting Beginning July 1,  1996,  and on July 1 every year thereafter,  the commission shall submit a detailed report to the governor,  the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. The report shall describe the actions taken by the commission and the expenditures made from the fund during the previous fiscal year.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2111 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2111 - Arizona water protection fund

45-2111.  Arizona water protection fund A. The Arizona water protection fund is established. The commission shall administer the fund. B. The commission may grant monies from the fund to reimburse or advance monies to persons pursuant to section 45-2113. Grants made pursuant to this article are exempt from title 41,  chapter 23. C. On notice from the commission,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2112 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2112 - Funding sources

45-2112.  Funding sources A. The fund shall consist of monies collected pursuant to section 48-3715.05. B. In addition to the amounts prescribed in subsection A of this section the fund may accept any gifts,  grants or donations.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2114 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2114 - Administration

45-2114.  Administration A. The director shall provide administrative,  technical and legal support to the commission to the extent funding is available as prescribed by subsection B of this section and from legislative appropriations. This support may include the hiring of a contract administrator,  an attorney,  office support and technical support staff,  who shall be employees of the department of water resources. B. Interest may be spent by the department of water resources and the state land department for the administration of this chapter. The department of water resources and the state land department shall apply for grants from the fund for any additional monies necessary for the administration of this chapter. Any interest in excess of administration costs may be spent for the purposes prescribed in section 45-2113. C. In addition to the expenditures from the fund authorized by section 45-2113,  the commission may use five per cent of the total monies deposited in the fund during the previous calendar year to grant to the department of water resources and the state land department additional monies for administration of this chapter.