IMPACT STATEMENT SHERWOOD MESA IWDD - FINAL.PDF

IMPACT STATEMENT TO ORGANIZE DISTRICT
Proposed Sherwood Mesa 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 Sherwood Mesa Irrigation Water Delivery District.
A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED DISTRICT
Legal Description of the Proposed Sherwood Irrigation Water Delivery District is attached as Exhibit
"A" hereto.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 48-3422, the irrigation water is obtained through SRP gate 5-4.4-1 on the South
side of University drive approximately 125 ft. East of Harris Dr. Water travels in underground pipe
approximately 0.5 miles East along University Dr. and then 0.2 miles South along Lazona Dr. then
enters the proposed district through the standpipe located approximately 100 ft. North of 3r d
Street. Flood irrigation is delivered throughout the proposed district through approximately 7,4 miles
of gravity fed underground irrigation pipe. District irrigation gates, standboxes and delivery pipe
locations are identified on attached Exhibit- B map.
Also attached to this statement as Exhibit "C" 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
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 2016 tax year assessed valuation within the boundaries of the proposed irrigation
water delivery district is $1,549,267.
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 per year.
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. § 48-3473B, 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 (of 168 lots at approximately .25 acres) within the proposed boundaries would have
an estimated property tax increase of $67.44 per year as a result of the creation of the proposed
district.
RECEIVED
By LM Clerk of the Board's Office at 9:07 am, Mar 29, 2017

E. BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM THE PROPOSED DISTRICT
As conceived, the proposed district would provide the following benefits to the resident of the
district:
1. 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.
2. Consistent Revenue: A water district will insure consistent monies are available for the rapid
repair and maintenance of the irrigation delivery system.
3. 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.
4. Community Involvement: All residents of the proposed IWDD will benefit from the open
communication, organizational transparency and continuing education in maintaining and
sustaining our irrigation delivery system.
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 nominal increase in the annual property tax of $67.44 per year on a typical .25 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:
Adam Burleson, Sales Manager
1353 E 2"d St.
Mesa, AZ 85203
480-285-7354
Curt Ashcroft, Appraiser
1314 E 1st Place
Mesa, AZ 85203
480-229-6421
John Bell, Facilities Director
1222 E 15t Place
Mesa, AZ 85203
480-818-5891
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H. SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. 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.
2. The proposed Sherwood Mesa IWDD will identify, prioritize and develop a plan to repair the
irrigation system as funds become available.
3. The proposed district will arrange for routine maintenance to be performed on the existing
irrigation system to minimize future breakdowns.
4. 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.
5. 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 23 day of March, 2017.
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