SALE OF DESERT HILLS WATER SYSTEM

2026-11-03

The Town will continue to operate the D . H . Water System until the Closing Date . Following the Closing Date , the Buyer will operate the D . H . Water System thereafter at its own cost and expense . Buyer must be aware that the customers of the D . H . Water System ( domestic users , industrial users and commercial users ) have received the services in accordance with the American Water Works and general industry standards . By executing an Agreement of Sale with the Town , Buyer will covenant to continue to provide services in accordance with such Industry Standards and will covenant to guarantee the safe and reliable service in a manner that meets all local , state , and federal laws and regulations relating to the distribution and treatment of water . 3 . 3 Municipal Consent and ACC Approval of Sale : It is anticipated that the Town will receive approval for the Sale of the D . H . Water System as required by A . R . S . § 9 - 403 . The Buyer shall be responsible for obtaining Arizona Corporation Commission ( ACC ) approval of the Sale as required . The Town will support the Buyer in obtaining ACC approval of the Sale as needed . 3 . 4 Water Pressure : The D . H . Water System currently operates with two water pressure zones . The Buyer will be required to maintain the water pressures at the levels existing in the D . H . Water System as of the date of Closing . This is to limit any service impacts to the existing water customers . If the Buyer intends to make future changes in the water pressures in the D . H . Water System , these changes need to be coordinated with Cave Creek , to ensure the proper operation of the 24th Street and Cloud Road interconnect site .

Arizona

2026-03-27