Title
Resolution Opposing the Transfer of 4th Priority Colorado River Water from GSC Farms, LLC to the Town of Queen Creek
Summary Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution Opposing the Transfer of 4th Priority Colorado River Water from GSC Farms, LLC to the Town of Queen Creek. The proposed transfer seeks to move 2,083.1 acre-feet of water to the Town of Queen Creek in Pinal and Maricopa Counties (Transfer). The Resolution urges the Secretary of the Interior to i) require the Bureau of Reclamation to fully comply with all federal environmental laws and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement in connection with the Transfer; and ii) delay consideration of the Transfer until the Arizona Reconsultation Committee has had an opportunity to formulate guidance’s and policies relating to future Colorado River water transfers that take into account the needs of all Colorado River water users; and iii) deny the Transfer. The Resolution also directs the Yuma City Clerk to provide a copy of the Resolution, as adopted, to the Mayor and Council of the Town of Queen Creek, Arizona, the City of Yuma's Federal and State Legislators, the Governor of Arizona, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, and the Statutory Agent of GSC Farm, LLC. (City Administration) (Jay Simonton)