LAS PALMARITAS IMPACT STATEMENT FINAL.PDF

SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT 
IMPACT STATEMENT TO ORGANIZE DISTRICT 
Proposed Las Palmaritas Irrigation Water Delivery_District 
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A. 
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES OF PROPOSED DISTRICT 
Legal Description of the proposed Las Palmaritas irrigation water delivery district is 
attached as Exhibit "A" hereto. 
Also attached to this statement as Exhibit "B" is a map, provided by Maricopa County, 
highlighting the area to be included in the proposed district. 
An estimate of the taxable acreage to be included in the district is 14.246 acres. 
Pursuant to A.RS. 48-3422 and included in Exhibit "C" the location at which irrigation 
water will be obtained from 19th Avenue south of Butler Drive The water from that point 
will be carried through approximately 12-15-inch concrete pipe for approximately 4550 
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 NET ASSESSED LPV VALUATION IN PROPOSED DISTRICT 
The estimated 2023 tax year assessed valuation for the area within the boundaries of the 
proposed irrigation water delivery district is $833,743. 
D. 
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 $403.62 per 
acre. This tax estimate is based on an annual proposed budget of $5750.00 which includes a 
15% anticipated delinquency rate, pursuant to A.R S. § 48-3473B, leaving an operation and 
maintenance budget of$5000.00 
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 .384- ac r e lot at the proposed tax rate of 
$403.62 per acre would have an estima_ted_ property tax liability of $154.99 per year as a 
result of the creation of the proposed district. 
E. 
BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM THE PROPOSED DISTRICT 
A water district is a legally tested structure that will ensure a well-maintained system for 
the long-term future of the Las Palmaritas irrigation system. The benefits include 
Received by the Clerk of
the Board via email on 
4/2/2024 @ 2:04 pm
LMEDARIS

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Consistent Revenue: A water district will ensure consistent monies are available for 
the rapid repair and maintenance of the Las Palmaritas water delivery system. 
Improved Irrigation System and Service: Everyone will share equally in th~ 
maintenance and distribution of water. Everyone will contribute and everyone will 
profit by the formation of the water district. 
Open Business: A water district ensures open conduct of business by the Board of 
Trustees. 
Community Involvement: All residents of the proposed Las Palmaritas Water 
Delivery District will benefit from the open communication, organizational 
transparency, and continuing education in the maintaining and sustaining the irrigation 
delivery system. 
F. 
INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE PROPOSED DISTRICT 
As a result of the proposed district, no injuries will result in bringing the system back to fair 
condition as the current delivery system has been determined to be in fair condition. The 
following injury will result: 
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A property tax increase of $154.99 per year on a typical .384-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:

A description of the scope of services to be provided by the <listrict during the first five 
years of operation: At a minimwn this description shall include an estimate of 
anticipated capital expen<litures, personnel growth, and enhancements to service. 
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The proposed Las Palmaritas -lWDD will develop a plan to repair existing problems in 
the irrigation system as funds become available. 
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The proposed district will arrange for routine maintenance to be performed on the 
existing irrigation system to minimize future breakdowns. 
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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. 
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The anticipated capital expenditure for irrigation system components is $5000.00 
currently the proposed district does not anticipate increasing any administrative 
personnel or enhancement of services. 
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