TIBSHERANY SUPPORT LETTER 04-08-2019.PDF

April 3, 2019 RECEHVED
APR 8 2019
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors MARICOPA COUNTY
301 W. Jefferson CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
10th Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Re: Proposed Evergreen IWDD, A. R. S.48-261, 48-263
Dear Board of Supervisors and Clerk:
I am in favour of and fully support the formation of the Evergreen IWDD.
Evergreen is a historic district of downtown Mesa, a charming neighborhood with older trees
and incredibly lush. The older flood irrigation system, has over the past 15 years has begun
failing more often.
There are 104 properties, including 20 rentals, of the 84 Owner occupied properties, 61% take
irrigation. The volunteer Irrigation Group requested donations in 2016, 29 people contributed, in
2017 only 22 people contributed. In October 2018, a SRP representative met with 27 of our
neighbors to discuss the formation of an IWDD, 24 agreed to take the next necessary steps in
formation.
There are leaks in the main lines, stands and gates. Some of the gates are inoperable.
Additionally, valves on properties are not being maintained. One of the neighbors, that is the
most vocal against the formation of the IWDD, has complained consistently over the last three
years approximately +/-500 ft. of pipes on their two adjacent properties are leaking. However,
they are yet to repair the leaks. If Evergreen IWDD gathers the required signatures, formation of
an IWDD would not only benefit them but more importantly the entire neighborhood benefits.
The petition would allow our part of Evergreen Historic District to decide what best serves our
neighborhood in a democratic manner.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Ibbta;
Kris Tibsherany
656 N. MacDonald
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-947-4819