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AZ Rev Stat § 48-149 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-149 - Covenants in resolution

48-149.  Covenants in resolution A. Any resolution pertaining to the issuance of bonds under this article may contain covenants as to: 1. The purpose to which the proceeds of the sale of the bonds may be applied and to the use and disposition thereof. 2. The use and disposition of the revenue of the undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued. 3. The issuance of other or additional bonds payable from the revenue of the undertaking. 4. The operation and maintenance of the undertaking. 5. The insurance to be carried thereon and the use and disposition of insurance monies. 6. Books of account and the inspection and audit thereof. 7. The terms and conditions upon which the holders of the bonds,  or any proportion of them or any trustee therefor,  shall be entitled to the appointment of a receiver,  who may enter and take possession of the undertaking,  operate and maintain the same,  prescribe charges,  and collect,  receive and apply all revenue thereafter arising therefrom in the same manner as the district itself might do. B. The provisions of this article and any such resolution shall be deemed a contract with the holders of the bonds,  and the duties of the district and of its board of directors and officers under this article and any such resolution shall be enforceable by mandamus or any appropriate action of a court of competent jurisdiction.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-150 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-150 - Validity of bonds

48-150.  Validity of bonds A. Bonds issued under this article and bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing thereof shall be valid and binding obligations,  notwithstanding that before delivery and payment thereof any and all of the persons whose signatures appear thereon have ceased to be officers of the district issuing the bonds. B. The validity of the bonds shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings relating to the construction,  improvement,  reconstruction,  acquisition or extension of the undertaking financed by the bonds or acquired in connection therewith.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-151 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-151 - Certification of bonds by attorney general

48-151.  Certification of bonds by attorney general Any district may submit to the attorney general any bonds issued under this article after all proceedings for their issuance have been taken. Upon submission the attorney general shall examine into and give an opinion upon the validity of the bonds and the regularity of all proceedings in connection therewith. If the proceedings conform to the provisions of this article,  and the bonds when delivered and paid for will constitute binding and legal obligations of the district according to the terms thereof,  the attorney general shall certify in substance upon the back of each of the bonds that it is issued in accordance with the constitution and laws of this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-152 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-152 - Disposition of proceeds

48-152.  Disposition of proceeds All proceeds received from the sale of the bonds,  all fees,  rents,  tolls or other charges received by the district from any undertaking financed by the bonds,  and all monies received from any source in connection therewith shall be paid to the district treasurer,  or such depository as may be designated by the board of directors. The district treasurer or depository shall not commingle any money received under the terms of this article with any other monies,  but the monies received under this article shall be deposited in a separate fund with the district treasurer or depository in the name of the district. The board of directors may by resolution provide that all deposits of such proceeds,  fees,  rents,  tolls or other charges,  and the monies received under this article,  shall be secured by obligations of the United States or of this state of a market value equal at all times to the amount of the deposits,  and all banks and trust companies are authorized to give such security for the deposits.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-153 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-153 - Prior lien of bonds

48-153.  Prior lien of bonds All bonds of the same issue under this article shall have a prior and paramount lien on the revenue of the undertaking for which the bonds have been issued over and ahead of any claims or other obligations of any nature against that revenue subsequently arising or subsequently incurred. All bonds of the same issue under this article shall be equally and ratably secured,  without priority by reason of number,  date of bonds,  sale,  execution or delivery,  by a lien on the revenue in accordance with the terms of the resolution authorizing the bonds.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-154 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-154 - Bonds payable only from revenue pledged; bonds not district indebtedness

48-154.  Bonds payable only from revenue pledged;  bonds not district indebtedness No holder of any bonds issued under this article shall have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the district to pay the bonds or the interest thereon. Each bond issued under this article shall recite in substance that the payment of the bond and the interest thereon is enforceable exclusively from the revenue pledged to its payment. Bonds issued under this article by the district shall not be a debt of the district,  nor shall payment thereof be enforceable out of any funds other than the revenue pledged to the payment thereof.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-155 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-155 - Supplemental nature of article

48-155.  Supplemental nature of article A. Insofar as the provisions of this article are inconsistent with any other provision of law,  the provisions of this article shall be controlling. The powers conferred by this article shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law. B. Bonds may be issued under this article for any undertaking,  notwithstanding that any other law may provide for the issuance of bonds for a like purpose and without regard to the requirements,  restrictions or other provisions contained in any other law.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-171 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-171 - Definitions

48-171.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Bonds"  includes bonds,  notes,  temporary notes,  temporary bonds,  interim receipts,  interim certificates,  certificates of indebtedness,  refunding notes,  refunding bonds or other evidences of indebtedness or obligations of the district. 2. " Contract"  or " agreement"  between the federal government and a district includes contracts and agreements in the customary form and includes a resolution,  unilateral promise or other commitment by the federal government by which it undertakes to make a loan,  grant or purchase of the kind described in this article upon performance of specified conditions. When such a resolution,  unilateral promise or other commitment by the federal government is made,  the terms,  conditions and restrictions therein set forth shall,  for the purposes of this article,  be deemed to constitute covenants of such a contract that are to be performed by the district,  if the district accepts any money from the federal government. 3. " District"  includes any irrigation district,  drainage district,  flood control district,  agricultural improvement district,  electrical district or power district,  and in addition thereto any district,  political subdivision,  governmental agency,  corporation or instrumentality of the state having territorial boundaries and created or organized for the purpose of benefiting or performing services for lands in the state. 4. " Federal government"  includes the United States,  the president of the United States,  the federal emergency administrator of public works,  reconstruction finance corporation,  or any agency,  instrumentality or corporation of the United States,  which has been or may be designated,  created or authorized by or pursuant to any act or acts of the Congress,  or which is owned or controlled,  directly or indirectly,  by the United States. 5. " Governing body"  of a district includes the body,  board,  commission,  officer or officers,  or other authority,  having charge of the finances of the district.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-172 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-172 - Power to contract with federal government; purposes of contract

48-172.  Power to contract with federal government;  purposes of contract A. If any district desires to secure loans,  grants or advances of money from the federal government for the purpose of acquiring or constructing works or properties or of making or procuring extensions,  improvements,  reconstruction or repairs of or to any of their works or properties,  or for refunding,  refinancing,  paying or reducing all or any part of their existing indebtedness,  or for any one or more of such purposes,  the district may enter into contracts or agreements with the federal government. The contract shall contain agreements whereby the federal government will do any or all of the following: 1. Make loans,  grants or advances to or for the benefit of the district. 2. Purchase bonds to be issued by the district pursuant to the provisions of the contract or agreement. 3. Purchase bonds theretofore issued by the district either from the holders thereof or from bondholders' committees or other agents or representatives of the holders. B. The contracts or agreements may contain such terms,  conditions,  covenants and restrictions for the security of the federal government,  or any subsequent holder of the bonds,  or for any other purpose as may be agreed upon between the respective districts and the federal government.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-174 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-174 - Terms of contract relating to maintenance and operation of works

48-174.  Terms of contract relating to maintenance and operation of works Notwithstanding any general,  special or local law,  the contract or agreement may provide for the maintenance and operation of the works,  properties or undertakings of the district and for the distribution of irrigation water,  electrical power or other services or facilities thereof during the term provided by the contract or agreement,  by the federal government or by the holders of a percentage in amount of the then outstanding bonds of the district as provided in the contract or agreement or by any public or private agency designated in the contract or agreement. The private agency may be a corporation directly or indirectly owned or controlled by the district.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-176 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-176 - Approval by state certification board

48-176.  Approval by state certification board Notwithstanding the provisions of any general,  special or local law,  before the contract or agreement with the federal government becomes effective and binding upon the district it shall be approved by resolution of the state certification board.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-177 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-177 - Issuance, sale and terms of bonds

48-177.  Issuance,  sale and terms of bonds A. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general,  special or local law,  the district may issue,  sell or exchange bonds of such kind,  in such amount and with such security or agreements as may be provided by the contract or agreement,  and issue and sell such bonds either at one time or from time to time to such persons or in such manner as may be provided in the contract or agreement. B. The bonds may be in such form,  bear such date or dates,  be in such denomination or denominations,  mature in such amount or amounts and at such time or times not exceeding fifty years from their date,  be executed in such manner,  be payable in such medium of payment and at such place or places,  and bear such privileges as to registration,  conversion,  reconversion,  redemption or exchange,  as may be provided in the contract or agreement. In the absence of specific provisions in the contract or agreement as to any of the matters set forth in this subsection,  they shall be done or performed in such manner as is acceptable to the federal government and specified in a resolution or resolutions of,  or approved by,  the governing body of the district. C. If any of the officers of the district who sign the bonds cease to be officers of the district before the delivery thereof,  the bonds shall nevertheless be valid and binding obligations of the district for all purposes when duly delivered and paid for the same as if the persons who signed the bonds had continued to be officers of the district until after delivery and payment. D. The bonds may bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate set forth in the notice of election,  and may be sold either at public or private sale for an amount equal to not less than one hundred per cent of the principal amount thereof,  upon such terms and conditions as the governing body of the district determines,  or may be exchanged for a like or greater principal amount of outstanding bonds of the district. If the purchaser pays interest accrued on the bonds at the date of purchase,  interest shall be payable on the bonds from the date when the accruals commenced. E. Notwithstanding their form or tenor,  the bonds and any other bonds purchased by the federal government pursuant to the terms of the contract or agreement shall at all times be negotiable instruments,  unless they contain on their face an express statement that they are nonnegotiable.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-178 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-178 - Determination of validity of contract and bonds by attorney general

48-178.  Determination of validity of contract and bonds by attorney general Notwithstanding the provisions of any general,  special or local law,  any district may submit to the attorney general any contract or agreement,  or any bonds issued under the contract or agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of this article after the bonds have been prepared,  signed and sealed. Upon submission to the attorney general,  he shall examine into and render an opinion upon the validity of the contract or agreement or of any bonds and the regularity of all proceedings in connection with the execution and issuance thereof. If the contract,  agreement and bonds have been executed and issued in conformity with the constitution and laws of the state,  and are binding,  legal and valid obligations of the district and enforceable according to the terms thereof,  the attorney general shall certify in substance upon the back of each of the bonds,  and on the back of any contract or agreement or of a certified copy thereof so submitted to him,  that it is issued or executed pursuant to the constitution and the laws of the state. The certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the authority of the district to enter into the contract or agreement or to issue the bonds and of the validity thereof.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-179 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-179 - Proceedings to test validity of contracts and bonds; petition

48-179.  Proceedings to test validity of contracts and bonds;  petition A. After the execution of any contract or agreement contemplated by this article,  the governing body of a district may file a petition in the superior court in the county in which the office of the district is located to determine the validity: 1. Of the bonds authorized by the contract or agreement. 2. Of all proceedings taken or had thereunder in connection with the issuance thereof of the levy of any taxes or assessments either for payment of principal and interest on the bonds or for any other purpose provided for or necessitated by the contract or agreement. 3. Of any provisions of the contract limiting or reducing indebtedness,  taxes or other charges. 4. Of any and all other covenants of the district contained in the contract or agreement. B. The action shall be in the nature of a proceeding in rem and jurisdiction of all parties interested shall be acquired by notice given as provided in section 48-180. The petition shall set forth: 1. The fact showing that the district is a district as defined as in this article. 2. The contract or agreement with the federal government. 3. That the contract or agreement has been approved by resolution of the state certification board and by a vote of the majority of the qualified voters of the district in the manner provided in this article. 4. All resolutions adopted by the governing body and copies of any bonds proposed to be issued by the district pursuant to the contract or agreement together with a full statement of all proceedings taken by the district in connection with the authentication and issuance thereof. 5. All proceedings of the district with reference to the levy of taxes and assessments pursuant to the contract or agreement. 6. All other resolutions adopted by the governing body of the district in connection with the contract or agreement. C. The petition shall pray that the contract or agreement and all proceedings be examined by the court and that if they are found to be in substantial compliance with the provisions of this article they be ratified,  confirmed and validated.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-181 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-181 - Hearing; determination of validity

48-181.  Hearing;  determination of validity A. At the hearing on the petition,  the superior court shall examine the contract or agreement referred to therein and the proceedings of the district or other body in connection with the execution of such contract or agreement,  together with any proceedings taken in connection with the issuance of any bonds,  the levy of any taxes or assessments and other matters pursuant thereto,  and shall hear all testimony that may be offered by the petitioner or any defendants with reference to the instruments and proceedings,  and any argument that is offered with reference to the validity thereof. After the examination and hearing of all relevant testimony and argument that is offered at the hearing,  the court shall find and determine whether the contract or agreement has been validly entered into by the district or other body in compliance with all applicable laws of the state,  whether the district or other body has the lawful right and authority to enter into and to do and perform all the covenants and agreements on its part to be performed under the contract or agreement,  whether the proceedings of the district or other body in connection with the execution of the contract,  with the authentication and issuance of any bonds or other evidences of indebtedness and the levy of any taxes or assessments,  and any other action taken by the district in performance of the contract or agreement,  have been duly and properly taken in conformity with the provisions of the contract and this article and any other laws of the state applicable thereto,  and whether the proceedings in connection with the filing of the petition in the action and the giving of notice of the hearing thereon comply with the provisions of this article. The court shall cause the findings and determinations to be entered in the record of the hearing. B. This article shall be liberally construed and such compliance with its provisions as does not adversely affect substantial rights of the owners of lands within the district shall be deemed sufficient. In hearing the petition and in preparing its findings and determinations thereon,  the court shall disregard any error,  omission or other irregularity which in the opinion of the court does not thus adversely affect the substantial rights of landowners. The court may ratify,  approve and confirm the proceedings wholly or in part,  and may ratify,  approve and confirm the contract or agreement,  the bonds and the taxes,  and enter its judgment accordingly.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-182 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-182 - Appeals

48-182.  Appeals A. An appeal may be taken to the supreme court from the judgment at any time within ten days after entry of the judgment. The appeal shall be taken,  perfected and heard in the manner prescribed by law for appeals in civil actions from the superior court. B. If no appeal is taken or if taken and the judgment of the superior court is affirmed by the supreme court,  the judgment shall be conclusive as to the validity of the contract or agreement and the terms and provisions thereof,  any bonds,  taxes or provisions for reserves,  and shall not be questioned in any court. All issues which were or might have been raised at the hearing on the petition shall thereafter be res judicata in all actions involving the validity of any of the provisions included in the judgment. C. The costs of the proceedings shall be allowed or apportioned between the parties in the discretion of the court.
AZ Rev Stat § 48-183 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts|§ 48-183 - Use of proceeds of loan and grant; limitation

48-183.  Use of proceeds of loan and grant;  limitation Notwithstanding the provisions of any general,  special or local law,  the proceeds of any loan,  grant or purchase of bonds shall be used only for the purposes authorized by the contract or agreement or approved by the federal government. If so authorized or approved the following items of cost shall be payable from any funds made available to a district through a loan or grant,  or from any sale or exchange of bonds authorized by a contract or agreement made pursuant to this article: 1. Engineering,  inspection,  accounting and legal costs and expenses in connection with the preparation or performance of any contract or agreement authorized by this article. 2. The cost of issuance of any bonds authorized by this article,  including printing,  advertising,  accounting,  legal and other similar expenses in connection therewith. 3. Insurance premiums,  compensation insurance,  contractors' bonds and all other proper items of expense incurred during the period while any work provided for by the contract or agreement is under construction,  and interest on money borrowed during such period and an additional period of not exceeding six months after completion.