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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