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Idaho Falls approves subdivision irrigation agreement with Idaho Irrigation District
Summary
The council authorized an agreement allowing future subdivisions to take surface irrigation water via the Idaho Irrigation District; the city will handle in-street distribution while the district maintains canals. Council approved the agreement and authorized the mayor and city clerk to sign documents.
The Idaho Falls City Council on April 17 approved a subdivision irrigation agreement with the Idaho Irrigation District that lets developers and new subdivisions satisfy state code by using surface irrigation water delivered from district canals. The council authorized the mayor and city clerk to execute the necessary documents; the motion passed on a roll-call vote with Burton Shaw, Councilor Francis, Councilor Freeman, Councilor Larson and Councilor Bradford recorded as voting in favor.
Chris Canfield, assistant director of public works, described the agreement as the product of an extended negotiation with the Idaho Irrigation District. "State code…
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