SHERWOOD MESA IMPACT STATEMENT-FINAL 10-01-2018.PDF

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By the Clerk of the Board on
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IMPACT STATEMENT TO ORGANIZE DISTRICT
Proposed: Sherwood Mesa Irrigation Water Delivery District
Pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 48-261 and § 48-263 the undersigned submit the
following as an Impact Statement for the proposed Sherwood Mesa Irrigation Water
Delivery District.
A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES OF PROPOSED DISTRICT
Legal Description of the proposed 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 43.486 acres.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 48-3422, the location at which irrigation water will be
obtained, the approximate distance, and the means by which the water will be
carried is also included in Exhibit "C".
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 WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT
The estimated 2018 assessed valuation for the area within the boundaries of the
proposed district is $1,707,918.
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
$269.74 per acre. This tax estimate is based on an annual proposed budget of
$11,730 which includes a 15% anticipated delinquency rate, pursuant to A.R.S. §
48-34738, leaving an operation and maintenance budget of $10,200.
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 .26 acre (avg. of 168 Parcels) lot at the
proposed tax rate of $269.74 per acre would have an estimated property tax
liability of $70.13 per year as a result of the creation of the proposed district.
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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 SHERWOOD MESA IWDD
system.
• Consistent Revenue: A water district will ensure 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 water 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
A property tax increase of approximately $70.13 per year for a typical 0.26 acre lot.
G. THE NAMES, ADDRESS AND OCCUPATIONS OF THE PROPOSED MEMBERS OF
THE IRRIGATION WATER DELIVERY DISTRICT'S ORGANIZING BOARD
MEMBERS ARE:
1. Adam Burleson
1353 E 2nd Street
Mesa, Arizona 85203
480-285-7354
Sales Manager
2. Curt Ashcroft
1314 E 1st Place
Mesa, Arizona 85203
480-229-6421
Appraiser
3. John Bell
1222 E 1st Place
Mesa, Arizona 85203
480-818-5891
Facilities Director
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H. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
During its first five years of operation the District will make necessary repairs to maintain
a functioning and sustaining irrigation delivery system in a proactive manner with an
estimated annual cost of $10,200.
The proposed Sherwood Mesa IWDD will identify, prioritize and develop a plan to repair
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 $10.200.
Currently, the proposed district does not anticipate increasing any administrative
personnel or enhancement of services.
Dated this 6th day of September, 2018.
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