AMENDED ARDEN ESTATES IMPACT STATEMENT.PDF

SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT
IMPACT STATEMENT TO ORGANIZE DISTRICT
AMENDED
Proposed Arden Estates Irrigation Water Delivery District
Pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 48-261, § 48-263, and § 48-3422 the undersigned submit the following
and enclosed as an impact statement for the proposed Arden Estates Irrigation Water Delivery District.
A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED DISTRICT
Legal Description of the proposed Arden Estates Irrigation Water Delivery District is attached as
Exhibit "A" hereto.
Also attached to this statement as Exhibit "B" is a detailed accurate map of the area to be included in
the proposed district.
An estimate of the taxable acreage to be included in the district is 35.015 acres.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 48-3422, and included in Exhibit "C" is the location at which irrigation water will be
obtained from the SRP delivery gate 4-4-28 located on East Brown Road approximately 150 feet east
of North Barkley. The water from that point will be carried through 12-15 inch concrete pipe, for
approximately 6,250 feet.
B. DETAILED LIST OF TAXABLE PROPERTIES
A detailed list of taxable properties, provided by the Maricopa County Assessor is attached as Exhibit
"D" hereto.
C. ESTIMATED ASSESSED VALUATION WITHIIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT
The estimated 2019 tax year net assessed valuation within the boundaries of the proposed irrigation
water delivery district is $1,376.844.
D. ESTIMATE OF THE CHANGE IN THE PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY
The estimated change in the tax rate of the district if the district is formed is $71.40 per acre. This tax
estimate is based on an annual proposed budget of $2,500 which includes a 15% anticipated
delinquency rate, pursuant to A.R.S. § 48-3473B, leaving an operation and maintenance
budget of $2,174.
As a result of the proposed district, the change in the property tax liability of a typical resident is as
follows:
A typical resident in this district with a .50 acre lot at the proposed tax rate of $71.40 per acre would
have an estimated property tax increase of $35.70 per year as a result of the creation of the
proposed district.
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E. BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM THE PROPOSED DISTRICT
• System Maintenance: A water district is a legally tested structure that will ensure a
well maintained system for the long term future of Madison Groves IWDD delivery
system.
• Consistent Revenue: A water district will insure consistent monies are available for the
rapid repair and maintenance of the irrigation delivery system.
• Improved Irrigation System and Service: Everyone will share equally in the
maintenance and distribution of water. Everyone will contribute and everyone will
profit by the formation of the irrigation water delivery district.
• Open Business: The District once formed will comply with the open meeting law
ensuring all members of the community will be aware of the decision-making of the
Board of Trustees at meetings open to all. The business of the District is open &
transparent because of the open meeting law under which the District will be required
to operate
F. INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE PROPOSED DISTRICT
As a result of the proposed district, some of the injuries that will result are as follows:
• A property tax increase of $35.70 per year on a typical .50 acre property within the proposed
district.
G. THE NAMES, ADDRESS AND OCCUPATIONS OF THE PROPOSED MEMBERS OF THE IRRIGATION
WATER DELIVERY DISTRICT'S ORGANIZING BOARD MEMBERS ARE:
Dan Millett
904 N. Barkley
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-8452
Real Estate Broker
David M. Orendac
1023 N. Barkley
Mesa, AZ 85203
(602) 214-7510
Retired
Bert Millett
917 N. Barkley
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 734-4556
Attorney
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H. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A description of the scope of services to be provided by the district during the first five years of
operation: At a minimum this description shall include an estimate of anticipated capital
expenditures, personnel growth, and enhancements to service.
• The proposed Arden Estates IWDD will develop a plan to assess the repair of extensive existing
problems in the irrigation system as funds become available.
• The proposed District will assess and implement repairs to broken irrigation lines working with
SRP and a licensed contractor.
• The proposed district will determine the necessity of future replacement of the existing
irrigation system components due to irreparable portions within the existing system, and based
upon available funding.
• The anticipated annual capital expenditure for irrigation system components is $2,500.
Currently, the proposed district does not anticipate increasing any administrative personnel or
enhancement of services.
Signed this / / day of N cv , 2019
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