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 control 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 of 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.
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