ORCHID PARK IMPACT STATEMENT - FINAL 09-21-2018.PDF

SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT
IMPACT STATEMENT TO ORGANIZE DISTRICT
Proposed Orchid ParkilVDD Irrigation Water Delivery District
Pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 48-261, § 48-263 and § 48-3422 the undersigned submit the following as an Impact—
Statement for the proposed Orchid Park IWDD Irrigation Water Delivery District (IWDD).
A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES OF PROPOSED DISTRICT N.)
Legal Description of the proposed Orchid Park IIVDD 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 22,248 acres.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 48-3422, and included in Exhibit "C" the location at which irrigation water will be obtained from
the SRP delivery gate 1-12-4 located on the West side of 7. Avenue Approximately 100 feet North of Why Worry
Lane. The water from that point will be carried through 12-15inch concrete pipe, for approximately 5,000 feet.
A DETAIL El) LIST OF TAXABLE PROPERTIES
A detailed list of taxable properties, provided by the Maricopa County Assessor is attached as Exhibit "D" hereto.
A. ESTIMATED ASSESSED VALUATION IN PROPOSED DISTRICT
The estimated 2017 tax year assessed valuation for the area within the boundaries of the proposed irrigation water
delivery district is $1,910,675.09
A ESTIMATED CHANGE IN TAX RATE IF THE DISTRICT IS FORMED
The estimated change in the tax rate of the district, if the district is formed, is S155.07 per acre. This tax estimate is
based on an annual proposed budget of $3,459.00 which includes a 15% anticipated delinquency rate, pursuant to
A.R.S. § 48-3473B, leaving an operation and maintenance budget of $3,060.60
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 ,325. acre lot at the proposed tax rate of $155 07 per acre would have an
estimated property tax liability of $58.15 per year as a result of the creation of the proposed district.
A. 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-tenn future of Orchid Park INVDD.
• Consistent Revenue: A water district will ensure consistent monies are available for the rapid repair and maintenance
of the Orchid Park IWDD water 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 water district.

• Open Business: A water district insures open conduct of business by the Board of Trustees.
• Community Involvement: All residents of the proposed Orchid Park IWDD Water Delivery District will benefit
from the open communication, organizational transparency and continuing education in the maintaining and sustaining
the irrigation delivery system.
A 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 $58.1i per year on a typical .375 acre property within the proposed district
• No injuries will result in bringing the system back to fair condition. The current delivery system has been determined to
be in fair condition.
A THE NAMES, ADDRESS AND OCCUPATIONS OF THE PROPOSED ME1VIBERS OF THE IRRIGATION
WATER DELIVERY DISTRICT'S ORGANIZING BOARD MEMBERS ARE:
Elizabeth A. Lovesy
720 W. Diana Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(480) 619-7573
Real Estate
Andrew Walker
8640 N 9th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(480) 241-3553
Physician Assistant
Carlos Gonzalez
710W. Diana Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 695-5343
Construction Manager
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 Orchid Park IWDD will develop a plan to repair existing problems in the irrigation system as funds
become available.
• The proposed district will arrange for routine maintenance to be performed on the existing irrigation system to
minimize future breakdowns.

• 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 capital expenditure for irrigation system components is $2,000.00 currently the proposed district does
not anticipate increasing any administrative personnel or enhancement of services.
Dated this day of , 20 1
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