APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A complete Land Use Application (Application) must be submitted for any proposed use of CAP property.  The Application package must include the following:  

• Seven (7) Sets of Design Plans for CAP impacted property ONLY
• Signature Authority
• Legal Description
• Proof of Insurance
• $1,000 Nonrefundable Fee/Deposit

Prior to the issuance of a Construction License, applicants or their contractors must procure and maintain a Permit Bond naming the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) as the obligee upon approval of the Application package.  The Permit Bond requirement is to ensure the timely submission of "As Built" drawings.  The Permit Bond amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis, with a minimum value of $10,000.

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION/LEGAL DESCRIPTION

The legal description must be provided in the western grid system of township/range/section, and metes and bounds format.  Identify the CAP boundaries on the design plans and mark the CAP Boundary Map to show your project location. Please call the Support Line number referenced above to obtain a copy of the appropriate Boundary Map.

INSURANCE

CAWCD requires proof of liability insurance before the execution of licenses, easements, or access to CAP property.  Applicants must provide a Certificate of Insurance from an "A" rated or better company that names both the United States and the Central Arizona Water Conservation District as additional insureds.  Minimum deductibles are noted below:

• Workers Compensation and Employers Liability as required by Arizona Law 
• General Liability (with Bodily Injury, Property Damage) -- $1,000,000  Per Occurrence
• Business Automobile Liability Insurance -- $1,000,000  Per Occurrence
• Umbrella -- $1,000,000

FEES

An initial nonrefundable fee of $1,000 is required with the submission of the Application.  If administrative fees are expected to exceed traditional expenses due to a project's scope, the initial fee amount may be increased.  Additionally, the applicant is responsible for all CAWCD administrative costs as they relate to each specific project.  Administrative costs include—but are not limited to—CAWCD's review of submitted plans, research, meetings, inspections, appraisals, overhead, preparation of land use documents, and any other CAWCD activities resulting from an applicant's project.  Administrative costs are billed monthly.  Checks should be made payable to Central Arizona Water Conservation District. 

Annual Use Fees—as determined by an appraisal—are required for Land Use Licenses and Easements.  New appraisals are ordered every five years to ensure that the use fee charged reflects current market value.  

SIGNATURE AUTHORITY

CAWCD requires documentation identifying an individual with the authority to sign legal documents/agreements on behalf of the applicant.  (See the Signature Authority Requirements below.)  The completed Signature Authority Form and appropriate Signature Authority document(s) must be included with every Lands Use Application submittal package.

CAP SIGNATURE AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS 

The legal structure of the Applicant's business will determine which of the following are required as supporting documentation:

Municipality or Political Subdivision:

• An original resolution of the governing board identifying and authorizing the appropriate official to sign legal documents on behalf of the municipality or political subdivision.

Corporation:

• Current certificate of good standing from the Arizona Corporation Commission.
• Original corporate resolution authorizing the corporation to execute and perform the license, and naming an officer or agent to sign legal documents on behalf of the corporation. 

Limited Liability Company:

• Certificate of existence from the Arizona Corporation Commission.
• Original consent to action by members or managers of the company authorizing the company to execute and perform the license.
• Original corporate resolution authorizing the company to execute and perform the license, and naming an officer or agent to sign legal documents on behalf of the company.

Partnership (General, Limited, or Joint Venture):

• Copy of the recorded certificate of fictitious name from the County Recorder (see A.R.S. §29-102).
• Original corporate resolution authorizing the partnership to execute and perform the license, and naming an officer or agent to sign legal documents on behalf of the partnership.

IF a Limited Partnership:

• Certified copy of Certificate of Limited Partnership as filed with the Secretary of State (see A.R.S. §29-308).

IF a Registered Limited Liability Partnership: 

• Certified copy of the application for registration (see A.R.S. §29-244, et seq.), as provided by the Secretary of State (see A.R.S. §29-248).

IF a Foreign Limited Liability Partnership:

• certified copy of a certificate of registration to transact business in this state, as provided by the Secretary of State (see A.R.S. §29-248).