§ 14-115-101. Title
This chapter may be known as the “Interstate Watershed Cooperation Act.”
This chapter may be known as the “Interstate Watershed Cooperation Act.”
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to enable existing improvement districts or any improvement districts to be created, to make, or contribute to the cost of, improvements for the purpose of flood prevention and control, preventing erosion, floodwater, and sediment damage, and of furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water in interstate […]
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Interstate watershed project” means any undertaking in cooperation with the federal government for preparing and carrying out works of improvement for the control and prevention of floodwater, erosion, and sediment damage, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water lying wholly or in […]
With respect to planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining works of improvement in the interstate watershed projects, the governing authority of any improvement district is authorized to cooperate and enter into agreements with, and to furnish financial and other assistance to, and receive financial and other assistance from: (1) The federal government, or any department or […]
(a) Any such agreement between a district in this state and a district in an adjoining state shall contain as a minimum the following: (1) A statement of the obligations of each district as to the installation of the works of improvement and the amount or proportionate share of the nonfederal installation costs to be […]
The governing authority of any improvement district is authorized to appropriate sums, issue bonds, and levy taxes in the manner and for the purposes provided by the law under which it is organized to raise funds as necessary to fulfill the district’s obligations under the terms of any agreement entered into under this chapter.