AZ vs. CA:25 California Exhibits, Vol. XXV; Nos. 7501-7859

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in accordance with the provisions of this contract, or the diversion of any water from the Colorado River for use by the City in excess of Fifty Thousand (50,000) acre-feet of water in any calendar year, shall be deemed to constitute a material breach of this contract as well as interference with the performance by the Secretary of his functions and responsibilities under the Colorado River Compact, the Boulder Canyon Project Act and the Act of June 28, 1946 (60 Stat. 338), as amended, as well as the functions and obligations of the United States arising from the Mexican Water Treaty. Contract With Water Company 7. The City, with the prior approval of the Secretary, may enter into such contractual arrangements as, in the opinion of the Secretary, are not inconsistent with this contract, whereby the City's rights under this contract may be exercised through a water company, as herein defined; Provided, That the approval by the Secretary of such contractual arrangements shall not relieve the City of any obligation or duty assumed by it hereunder, nor be deemed to constitute or imply any opinion as to the merits of such contractual arrangements or any part thereof, nor constitute such water company a party to this contract, or the holder of any right of any kind hereunder against the United States, for any purpose whatsoever. Use by Others Prohibited 8. No water delivered hereunder for use by the City shall be sold, given to or used for any purpose by or in any other city, town or community exercising powers of local self-government, whether incorporated or unincorporated. Receipt of Water by City 9. The City shall receive the water to be delivered to it by the United States under the terms hereof at the point of delivery specified in 7