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AZ Rev Stat § 45-1331 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1331 - Allocation of federal payments made in lieu of taxes

45-1331.  Allocation of federal payments made in lieu of taxes A. When payments are made by the United States,  its agencies or instrumentalities to this state in lieu of taxes from the proceeds of any hydroelectric power development on the Colorado river,  within the state or on the boundary thereof,  pursuant to an act of Congress accepted by the state or otherwise,  such payments shall be distributed sixty-six and two-thirds per cent to the state and thirty-three and one-third per cent to the county in which the federal property to which the payment relates is located. If the property to which the lieu payment relates is located in more than one county,  the allocation shall be made on the basis of the value of the federal property in each such county,  to be determined by the department of revenue. B. Upon receipt of such payments the state treasurer shall distribute two thirds to the state general fund and the portion allocated to each county shall be placed in a special fund of such county to be used for recreational facilities,  access roads and public works. Such special fund shall not be used to reduce the tax rate of such county.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1401 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1401 - Authority to cooperate with federal government in flood control projects under flood control act of Congress of 1948

45-1401.  Authority to cooperate with federal government in flood control projects under flood control act of Congress of 1948 In addition to the general powers vested in counties,  cities and towns and the governing bodies thereof,  counties,  cities and towns are empowered to cooperate with the United States or any authorized instrumentality,  department or agency thereof in the construction of flood control works,  authorized under the flood control act of 1948,  to the extent necessary to comply with the provisions thereof.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1402 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1402 - Specific powers

45-1402.  Specific powers Pursuant to the powers granted under the provisions of section 45-1401,  counties,  cities and towns may: 1. Acquire and provide,  without cost to the United States,  land,  easements and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of flood control projects. 2. Agree to hold the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof free from any claim for damages arising from the construction,  maintenance and operation of such flood control projects. 3. Maintain and operate,  upon completion,  all such works in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of defense,  or any authorized agent of the United States.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1403 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1403 - Power to cooperate in flood control projects under general acts of Congress

45-1403.  Power to cooperate in flood control projects under general acts of Congress A. In addition to the general powers vested in counties,  the board of supervisors of any one or more counties are empowered separately or severally to cooperate with the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof for the construction,  at the expense of the United States,  as authorized by any act of Congress,  of a flood control project or projects within any such county or counties for local flood protection. B. Pursuant to the powers granted by the provisions of subsection A,  counties are authorized in relation to the flood control project or projects described in subsection A of this section to: 1. Acquire and provide,  without cost to the United States,  land,  easements and rights of way necessary for the construction of such flood control projects. 2. Hold and save the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof,  free from any claim for damages arising from the construction,  maintenance and operation of such flood control projects. 3. Maintain and operate,  upon completion,  all such works in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of the army,  or any authorized agent of the United States. 4. Establish and enforce flood-channel limits and regulations,  if any,  satisfactory to the secretary of the army.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1421 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1421 - Power of town of Holbrook to cooperate with federal government in flood control project

45-1421.  Power of town of Holbrook to cooperate with federal government in flood control project A. In addition to the general powers vested in towns,  the town of Holbrook is empowered to furnish to the secretary of defense such assurance of local cooperation as may be required,  in conformity with the provisions of section 3 of the act of Congress approved December 22,  1944 (Public 534,  78th Congress,  2nd session),  in connection with the construction,  at the expense of the United States,  as authorized by such act,  of a project on the Little Colorado river for local flood protection at the town of Holbrook. B. Pursuant to such powers the town of Holbrook is authorized to: 1. Acquire and provide without cost to the United States all lands,  easements and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the flood control project. 2. Bear the expense of all necessary utility relocations and such highway and highway bridge alterations as may be undertaken if and when it appears desirable to increase the water-carrying capacity under the bridge across the Little Colorado river or in the event a new bridge is constructed by the state. 3. Hold the United States free from claim for damages resulting from construction of the works and from allowing the highway bridge to remain in its present condition,  including damage to the bridge,  the levee and all other property which may be damaged. 4. Maintain and operate all works upon completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of defense. 5. Establish and enforce flood-channel limits and regulations satisfactory to the secretary of defense for the protection of the flood-carrying capacity of the channel,  either within or without the corporate limits of the town of Holbrook. C. The common council of the town of Holbrook is authorized to levy taxes upon the real and personal property located within the town of Holbrook necessary to pay all costs and expenses incurred in carrying out the purposes of this section and in acquiring lands,  easements and rights-of-way required for the construction of the project. The taxes shall be levied and collected as and when taxes are levied and collected for town purposes,  and the receipts therefrom shall be placed in the town treasury in a fund to be known as the flood control project fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1422 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1422 - Power of Mohave and Yuma counties to cooperate with federal government in flood control project

45-1422.  Power of Mohave and Yuma counties to cooperate with federal government in flood control project A. In addition to the general powers vested in counties and the governing bodies thereof,  the counties of Mohave and Yuma are empowered to furnish to the secretary of defense such assurance of local cooperation as may be required,  in conformity with the provisions of section 3 of the act of Congress approved December 22,  1944 (Public 534,  78th Congress,  second session),  in connection with the construction,  at the expense of the United States,  as authorized by such act,  of a project on the Bill Williams river for local flood protection and known also as the Alamo flood control project. B. Pursuant to such powers the counties of Mohave and Yuma are authorized to: 1. Acquire and provide without cost to the United States all lands,  easements and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the flood control project. 2. Hold the United States free from claim for damages resulting from construction of the works. 3. Maintain and operate all works upon completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of defense. 4. Establish and enforce flood-channel limits and regulations satisfactory to the secretary of defense for the protection of the flood-carrying capacity of the channel. C. The board of supervisors of the counties of Mohave and Yuma are authorized to levy taxes upon the real and personal property located within the counties of Mohave and Yuma necessary to pay all costs and expenses incurred in carrying out the purposes of this section,  and in acquiring lands,  easements and rights-of-way required for the construction of the project. The taxes shall be levied and collected as and when taxes are levied and collected for county purposes,  and the receipts therefrom shall be placed in the county treasuries in a fund to be known as the flood control project fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1423 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1423 - Power of Maricopa and Yuma counties to cooperate with federal government in flood control projects

45-1423.  Power of Maricopa and Yuma counties to cooperate with federal government in flood control projects A. In addition to the general powers vested in counties,  the counties of Maricopa and Yuma and the governing bodies thereof are empowered to cooperate with the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof for the construction,  at the expense of the United States,  as authorized by any act of Congress,  of a project or projects on the Salt and Gila rivers and tributaries thereof,  in Maricopa and Yuma counties for local flood protection. B. Pursuant to such powers: 1. The county of Maricopa is authorized in relation to any channel improvement or channel rectification project in Maricopa county on the Salt and Gila rivers and the tributaries thereof to: (a) Acquire and provide,  without cost to the United States,  land,  easements and rights of way necessary for the construction of flood control projects. (b) Hold the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof,  free from any claim for damages arising from the construction,  maintenance and operation of the flood control projects. (c) Maintain and operate,  upon completion,  all such works in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of the army,  or any authorized agent of the United States. (d) Establish and enforce flood-channel limits and regulations,  if any,  satisfactory to the secretary of the army for the protection of the flood-carrying capacity of the channel. 2. The county of Yuma is authorized in relation to any dam and reservoir project on the Gila river to: (a) Keep free from encroachment the flood channel of the Gila river down stream from the proposed Painted Rock dam and reservoir. (b) Procure without cost to the United States the adjustment of water rights claims,  if any,  that result from the improvement.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1424 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1424 - Power of Maricopa and Pinal counties to cooperate with federal government in flood control projects

45-1424.  Power of Maricopa and Pinal counties to cooperate with federal government in flood control projects A. In addition to the general powers vested in counties,  the counties of Maricopa and Pinal and the governing bodies thereof are empowered to cooperate with the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof for the construction,  at the expense of the United States,  authorized by any act of Congress,  of a flood control project or projects on Queen Creek and tributaries thereof in Maricopa and Pinal counties for local flood protection. B. Pursuant to the powers granted by the provisions of subsection A,  the counties of Maricopa and Pinal are authorized,  in relation to the flood control project or projects described in subsection A of this section to: 1. Acquire and provide,  without cost to the United States,  land,  easements and rights of way necessary for the construction of such flood control projects. 2. Hold and save the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof,  free from any claim for damages arising from the construction,  maintenance and operation of such flood control projects. 3. Maintain and operate,  upon completion,  all such works in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of the army,  or any authorized agent of the United States. 4. Establish and enforce flood-channel limits and regulations,  if any,  satisfactory to the secretary of the army.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1425 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1425 - Power of Pinal county to cooperate with and receive assistance from the United States in flood control projects

45-1425.  Power of Pinal county to cooperate with and receive assistance from the United States in flood control projects A. The board of supervisors of Pinal county is empowered to cooperate with and receive assistance from the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof for the construction,  at the expense of the United States,  as authorized pursuant to any act of Congress,  of a flood control project or projects within the county for local flood control. B. Pursuant to the powers granted by the provisions of subsection A,  Pinal county is authorized in relation to the flood control project or projects described in subsection A,  to: 1. Acquire and provide,  without cost to the United States,  land,  easements and right of ways necessary for flood control works of improvement. 2. Hold and save the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof,  free from any claim for damages arising from the construction,  maintenance and operation of flood control works of improvement. 3. Construct,  carry out,  maintain and operate all such works in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of the army or any authorized agent of the United States. 4. Establish and enforce flood-channel limits and regulations,  if any,  satisfactory to the secretary of the army or any authorized agent of the United States.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1426 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1426 - Limitations on powers

45-1426.  Limitations on powers Notwithstanding section 45-1425,  the board of supervisors of Pinal county shall not exercise any power or authority granted by section 45-1425,  nor shall it undertake or cooperate in either the planning,  authorization,  construction,  acquisition,  extension,  improvement,  maintenance,  or operation of any flood control structures,  dams,  systems or projects on any portion of a watershed supplying water to any dam and reservoir existing within the state of Arizona having a designed water storage capacity of fifty thousand acre feet or more,  or to any existing diversion dam and canal system having facilities within the state of Arizona designed to divert and carry not less than one thousand cubic feet per second,  without first having obtained the written consent of the agency,  district,  association,  company or organization owning or operating or being served by such dam,  reservoir,  diversion dam and canal system. Such consent,  however,  shall only be required from irrigation districts and agricultural improvement districts organized pursuant to the laws of the state of Arizona as defined under title 48,  and any other associations or organizations operating such dams,  reservoirs,  diversion dams and canal systems as a part of a federal reclamation project.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1427 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1427 - Power of Cochise, Graham and Gila counties and the towns of Safford and Thatcher and the city of Douglas to cooperate with the United States in flood control projects

45-1427.  Power of Cochise,  Graham and Gila counties and the towns of Safford and Thatcher and the city of Douglas to cooperate with the United States in flood control projects A. The boards of supervisors of Cochise,  Graham and Gila counties and the governing bodies of the towns of Safford and Thatcher and the city of Douglas are empowered to cooperate with the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof for the construction,  as authorized by any act of Congress,  of a flood control project or projects within the county for local flood protection. B. Pursuant to the powers granted by the provisions of subsection A,  Cochise,  Graham and Gila counties and the towns of Safford and Thatcher and the city of Douglas are authorized in relation to the flood control project or projects described in subsection A of this section to: 1. Acquire and provide,  without cost to the United States,  land,  easements and rights of way necessary for the construction of flood control projects. 2. Hold and save the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof,  free from any claim for damages arising from the construction,  maintenance and operation of flood control projects. 3. Construct and carry out,  maintain and operate,  upon completion,  all such works in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of the army,  or any authorized agent of the United States. 4. Establish and enforce flood-channel limits and regulations,  if any,  satisfactory to the secretary of the army. 5. Enter into an agreement with the federal government for the payment,  on a pro rata basis,  of the cost of construction and maintenance of any project under the provisions of this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1428 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1428 - Limitations on powers

45-1428.  Limitations on powers Notwithstanding section 45-1427,  neither the boards of supervisors of Cochise,  Graham or Gila counties nor the governing bodies of the towns of Safford or Thatcher or the city of Douglas shall exercise any power or authority granted by section 45-1427,  nor shall they undertake or cooperate in either the planning,  authorization,  construction,  acquisition,  extension,  improvement,  maintenance,  or operation of any flood control structures,  dams,  systems or projects on any portion of a watershed supplying water to any dam and reservoir existing within the state of Arizona having a designed water storage capacity of fifty thousand acre feet or more,  or to any existing diversion dam and canal system having facilities within the state of Arizona designed to divert and carry not less than one thousand cubic feet per second,  without first having obtained the written consent of the agency,  district,  association,  company or organization owning or operating or being served by such dam,  reservoir,  diversion dam and canal system. Such consent,  however,  shall only be required from irrigation districts and agricultural improvement districts organized pursuant to the laws of the state of Arizona as defined under title 48,  and any other associations or organizations operating such dams,  reservoirs,  diversion dams and canal systems as a part of a federal reclamation project.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1429 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1429 - Power of Santa Cruz county to cooperate with and receive assistance from the United States in flood control projects

45-1429.  Power of Santa Cruz county to cooperate with and receive assistance from the United States in flood control projects A. The board of supervisors of Santa Cruz county is empowered to cooperate with and receive assistance from the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof for the construction,  at the expense of the United States,  as authorized pursuant to any act of Congress,  of a flood control project or projects within the county for local flood control. B. Pursuant to the powers granted by the provisions of subsection A,  the board of supervisors of Santa Cruz county is authorized in relation to the flood control project or projects described in subsection A to: 1. Acquire and provide,  without cost to the United States,  land,  easements and right of ways necessary for flood control works of improvement. 2. Hold and save the United States or any instrumentality,  department or agency thereof,  free from any claim for damages arising from the construction,  maintenance and operation of flood control works of improvement. 3. Construct,  carry out,  maintain and operate all such works in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of the army or any authorized agent of the United States. 4. Establish and enforce flood-channel limits and regulations,  if any,  satisfactory to the secretary of the army or any authorized agent of the United States. C. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein set forth,  the board of supervisors of Santa Cruz county shall not exercise any power or authority granted by paragraphs A and B hereof,  nor shall they undertake or cooperate in either the planning,  authorization,  construction,  acquisition,  extension,  improvement,  maintenance or operation of any flood control structures,  dams,  systems or projects on any portion of the Santa Cruz river watershed,  or its tributaries,  without having first obtained written consent of the city of Tucson,  the town of Eloy,  the city of Casa Grande,  and of any and all irrigation districts or electrical districts,  the whole or any part of whose underground or surface waters are obtained and derived from the Santa Cruz river and the tributaries.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1441 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1441 - Definitions

45-1441.  Definitions In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Design flood"  means a selected flood against which protection is provided,  or eventually will be provided,  by means of flood protective or control works. When a federal survey has been authorized the design flood will be determined by the appropriate federal agency and in all other cases it will be determined by the responsible public agency. It is the basis for design and operation of a particular project after full consideration of flood characteristics,  frequencies,  and potentials and economic and other practical considerations. 2. " Designated floodway"  means the channel of a stream and that portion of the adjoining flood plain required to reasonably provide for the construction of a project for passage of the design flood,  including lands necessary for construction of project levees. 3. " Flood control project"  means any project for flood control purposes on which construction commences after April 19,  1973 and which either: (a) Is authorized under federal law and requires local participation. (b) Is authorized under state law. 4. " Lands,  easements and rights-of-way"  means: (a) Lands and rights of interest in lands necessary for flood control storage,  channel improvements and channel rectifications. (b) Lands,  rights or interests in lands necessary in connection with the construction,  operation or maintenance of such storage,  channel improvements and rectifications,  including those necessary for flowage purposes,  spoil areas,  borrow pits or for access roads. (c) The cost of the relocation,  reconstruction or replacement of existing improvements,  structures or utilities rendered necessary by such channel improvements and rectifications. (d) Land enhancement costs,  if any,  charged to a public agency by a federal agency in connection with construction of a flood control project. 5. " Public agency"  means any state agency or political subdivision of the state.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1442 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1442 - Investigation and certification by director of water resources

45-1442.  Investigation and certification by director of water resources Any public agency may request the director of water resources to investigate any flood control project in this state and report to the legislature the results of its investigation,  and the director shall certify to the legislature the date state funds should be appropriated to pay the cost of state participation in such project and the estimated amount.