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.
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