45-1704. Construction, acquisition and
operation
A. The director of water resources may plan, construct, operate and maintain the
central Arizona project, or any portion of the project, and any other water projects
hereafter included in the state water and power plan, acquire all real property required
therefor in the name of the state and take such actions and proceedings as may be
necessary or desirable in connection therewith. The authority may plan, acquire,
construct, operate and maintain any power project included in the state water and power
plan, or any portion of any such project, and any other power projects hereafter included
in the state water and power plan, acquire all real property required therefor in the
name of the state and take such actions and proceedings as may be necessary or desirable
in connection therewith. In carrying out their functions hereunder, the director and the
authority shall consult with each other and with appropriate state officials and shall
coordinate their activities so that the development of the state water and power plan
shall proceed with all reasonable dispatch and efficiency.
B. Before either the director or the authority undertakes the financing or
construction of any portion of the central Arizona project, the director or authority
shall file with the president of the senate and the speaker of the house, at least thirty
calendar days prior to the scheduled adjournment of the legislature's regular session or
within five days following the convening of a special session called for that purpose, a
feasibility report on such project. Such feasibility report shall set forth estimated
costs, the financing steps contemplated, and the anticipated means and schedule of debt
payment. Upon approval in whole or in part of such feasibility report by the
legislature, the director or the authority shall thereupon be authorized to proceed in
accordance with the approval granted by the legislature and the provisions of this
article.
C. The state consents to the use and occupation of any real property now or
hereafter owned by it, and not dedicated to public use, necessary for the construction,
operation or maintenance of any project or projects included in the state water and power
plan subject, however, to such payment as lawfully may be required.
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