WMID 2013 ANNUAL IRRIGATION PLANNING MEETING THIS PRESENTATION IS INFORMATIONAL. PLEASE WRITE A LETTER TO THE BOARD TO VOICE YOUR CONCERNS Western Meadows.

WMID 2013 ANNUAL IRRIGATION PLANNING MEETING

THIS PRESENTATION IS INFORMATIONAL. PLEASE WRITE A LETTER TO THE BOARD TO VOICE YOUR CONCERNS

Western Meadows Irrigation District  P.O. Box 11357Glendale, AZ 85318

IRRIGATION BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 9 TH 9:00 AM

LOCATIONDESERT BREEZE CHURCHROOM 10117602 N. BLACK CANYON HIGHWAYPHOENIX, AZ  85053

Open Meeting rules will apply.

TO VOICE YOUR OPINION PLEASE SEND A LETTER TO THE OFFICE MANAGER

Western Meadows Irrigation District  P.O. Box 11357Glendale, AZ 85318

Annual Meeting Topics

 Infrastructure: Ditches/Pipes/Head Gates and Valves Irrigator Complaint Process and Legal Action. Yorkshire Main Ditch Maintenance and

Irrigator Cleanup. (What are our ditch easements & enforcement options)

WMID Budget Analysis 2010 - 2012: 2013 Budget Goals and Cost Analysis QuickBooks Review. 2013 Balanced Budget Options

Annual Meeting Topics

Strategic Plan 1 to 3 years Review Pump Energy cost reduction inclusion -District 7 Review Addition of Solar to reduce the electric bills Ditch and pipe repairs 3 to 5 years. By-Laws and Policy updates: Easements and Maintenance (Focus Topic). Rules and Rags (Dave and Ray) Water Usage Agreement Ditch Pipe inlet requirements Policy and Procedure to file irrigation complaints Stealing Water - Enforcement and Costs to the district Irrigator Cutoff and Enforcement - costs to the district

WMID Water Delivery

Water inlets to the irrigators property need to be large enough to keep water from backing up in the ditch.

WMID Irrigator Complaints

Water overflowing the main ditch due to insufficient pipe inlets.

The solution bigger inlets. Who's responsibility is it? The irrigator could fix it. The district could fix it. Or we can share the cost and help each

other out.

WMID Infrastructure issues Lack of clear easements reduces the

flow of water down stream. Our ditches need to be clear of plant debris. Ditch easements are 3 feet.

The solution?

WMID Infrastructure Issues The irrigator could fix it. The district could fix it. Or we can share the cost and help each

other. out.

WMID Infrastructure Issues Grass allowed to grow in cracks is

destructive. Who's job is it to maintain? Who pays for

that?

WMID Infrastructure Issues Ignored erosion costs us more to repair! Solution, monthly inspections, give the

Zanjero a repair budget, report erosion!

WMID Infrastructure Issues Shallow ditches restrict the flow of water

down stream causing longer irrigation times for our neighbors.

WMID Infrastructure Issues Sharing the burden by regularly patching

our ditch’s benefits everyone!

WMID Infrastructure Issues That’s just the front yards! We need your help to clean up the

backyards. The infrastructure belongs to all of us. To save irrigation costs we must be

mindful of how our ditches or pipes impact the district, our neighbors, and the cost of our water.

Your part is to inspect, clean, and maintain your pipes and ditches regularly.

Community Involvement

All irrigators should receive equal access to water.

The flow rate of irrigation with in our district should be consistent to insure that you get what you are paying for.

We need community volunteers willing to donate their time to help a neighbor in need.

We are looking for Irrigation Run leaders. East and West of 39th on Yorkshire, Topeka, Westcott, Morrow, and Union Hills to represent their neighbors before the board.

Our APS Bills Average 5K a Month

QuickBooks Expense Breakdown 2011

WMID Budget and Cost Analysis

The cost analysis has been prepared by our accountant covering 2010 – 2012 and includes a 2013 projection.

2013 WMID District Budget and savings goals. At no time should WMID need to take out a Bank

loan! Grow WMID savings 25% Establish a project fund of $30,000 over two

years. Establish a Well sink fund of $2,500 per year.

WMID Budget and Cost Analysis

Purchased Power

$40,305.81 $40,737.97 $44,518.50

Irrigation Revenue

$30,461.00 $27,672.00 $29,391.79

Cost Per Hour $15.88 $17.67 $18.18

Year 2010 2011 2012

Cost Analysis as provided by the accounting firm of O'Shea & French, CPA

Analysis of APS Bills:

WMID Budget and Cost Analysis

Quick Books YTD Income vs. Expense Sep. Tax Revenue was Deposited

WMID Budget and Cost Analysis

QuickBooks Income Comparison 2007 - 2011

WMID Budget and Cost Analysis

QuickBooks Expense 2007 - 2011

WMID Budget and Cost Analysis

WMID Budget Options

Our 2013 savings numbers are highlighted yellow and in the bottom left of each budget.

Budget A &B, legal and accounting was reduced from $1,800 to a projected$350. How ever this is an election year and we will need volunteer help to keep that figure low.

Budget B, the irrigation rate stays at $12.50 and it takes us 7.14 years to reach the $30,000 savings goal and the ditches wont be repaired this year.

WMID Budget Options

Budget C, we reach all of the savings goals in 1 year and the irrigation rate moves to $25.50/Hr

Budget D, we reach all of the savings goals in 2 years But fall short on the IRA at $16/Hr

Budget E, we reach all of the savings goals in 2 years But fall short on the IRA at $18/Hr

WMID Budget goal review

2013 WMID District Budget and savings goals. At no time should WMID need to take out a

Bank loan! Grow WMID savings 25% Establish a project fund of $30,000 over

two years. Establish a Well sink fund of $2,500 per

year. Budget C,D, and E. Allow the district to

make ditch and pipe repairs in 2013.

WMID Why 3 Savings accounts Project Savings to be used for pump

repair, ditch and pipe repairs, maintenance, and Yard Security Improvements.

Well Sink Fund to be used for developing an alternate well site.

IRA to be used for unforeseen expenses such as equipment repairs.

WMID Strategic Plan 3 Years Form Irrigation Support committee's

Elections Maintenance

Repair the Main Ditch, Gates, and Valves Assist irrigators with repairs needed to

address current and future violations. Cover the open ditches on non irrigated

property. Develop a new WEB Page with irrigation

signup.

WMID Strategic Plan 3 to 5 years

Petition for Inclusion of WMID into Electrical District 7 of Maricopa County. If approved we would no longer purchase electricity from APS. Our electricity would be purchased from ED7 at reduced Farm Irrigation Pumping rates.

Research the benefits of adding Solar to off set our cost for power.

Pump yard improvements, Lighting and Security.

Fence WMID alternate pump site.

WMID Mission and By-Laws

Mission: All irrigators get equal access to the water!

WMID set out to define our operating procedures in 2012

WMID will amend the By-Laws in 2013 to properly manage the district in accordance with Maricopa County.

WMID will establish clearly written Policies and procedures in 2013.

WMID Proposed By-Law Addition

 Article 14, Section 2. Irrigator Ditches and Pipelines shall be of such dimensions as to allow the practical, timely, and cost effective distribution of water without impeding or restricting the flow of water to downstream irrigators.

Section 7. The District reserves a Right-of-way 3 feet wide along the center of the irrigation ditch or pipeline of each acre lot.   No fences shall be built, or any trees, shrubs, vines or vegetation be planted on any right-of-way in such a manner as to obstruct the right-or-way.