who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 2
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Administration of financial assessments and late fee enforcement PIONEER IRRIGATION COMPANY INCdirect serviceApplies a 10% late fee to unpaid 2025 assessments as of March 16th and adds an additional 2% late fee every three months until payment is received.
- Delivery of irrigation services to shareholders PIONEER IRRIGATION COMPANY INCdirect serviceProvides irrigation water to members for the 2025 season, contingent on payment of assessments by May 13, 2025, with the season expected to begin in mid-May and irrigation turns planned for the last week of May.
- Enforcement of utility protection protocols during maintenance PIONEER IRRIGATION COMPANY INCadvocacyRequires shareholders to contact AZ811 before ditch cleaning or maintenance to prevent damage to underground utilities and enforces financial responsibility for damages to fiber lines when this protocol is not followed.
- Maintenance of shareholder water rights and allocation records PIONEER IRRIGATION COMPANY INCdirect serviceMaintains and publishes original shareholder arrangements for each ditch, allowing adjustments based on water rentals or relinquishment of irrigation turns among shareholders.
- Management of water distribution infrastructure and shareholder responsibilities PIONEER IRRIGATION COMPANY INCdirect serviceRequires shareholders to maintain lateral ditches, including collaborative cleaning from the head gate and ensuring head gates are functional, to support operational readiness for the irrigation season.
- Provision of administrative forms and documentation support PIONEER IRRIGATION COMPANY INCdirect serviceOffers downloadable forms for water orders, property transfers, new project applications, rental agreements, and affidavits for lost or destroyed documents to support shareholder transactions and record-keeping.
- Collect and manage association dues QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect serviceAdministers monthly association dues with options for annual or monthly payment plans, ensuring financial compliance among members.
- Conduct board and member meetings QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect serviceHolds regular board meetings every other month starting January 1, 2026, along with annual and emergency meetings as needed, such as to address urgent ditch repairs.
- Enforce and administer water rights and assessments QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect serviceManages irrigation water rights for specific lots, including suspending access for non-payment of assessments. Oversees the process for water flow disruption and enforces rules related to port and gate operations.
- Irrigation Scheduling and Communication QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect servicePublishes monthly irrigation water schedules for lot owners, communicates when the irrigation pump will not run due to insufficient hours ordered, and adjusts or revises schedules due to weather conditions or pump malfunctions.
- Maintain and repair irrigation infrastructure QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect serviceRepairs damage to community irrigation ditches and manages pump repairs and meter installations. Organizes volunteer efforts to support maintenance of the irrigation system.
- Maintenance and Repair of Irrigation Infrastructure QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect serviceRepairs damage to community irrigation ditches, manages and communicates pump repairs and meter installations, and organizes volunteer efforts for ditch repairs to maintain irrigation infrastructure. The organization also provides guidance to lot owners on checking irrigation grates to prevent blockages and flooding.
- Manage irrigation water distribution and scheduling QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect serviceOversees the community irrigation system by publishing monthly water schedules, adjusting for weather conditions or pump malfunctions, and communicating shutdowns when insufficient hours are ordered. Coordinates water availability based on collective lot owner requests and system constraints.
- Management of Association Dues QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect serviceManages monthly association dues for members, offering options for annual or monthly payments.
- Management of Community Irrigation System QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect serviceManages a community irrigation system, including charging $17 per hour for water, requiring a minimum of 20 collective hours to activate the pump on weekends, and updating processes and fees for water flow disruption. This also involves managing and enforcing irrigation water rights for specific lots, including suspending water rights for non-payment of assessments.
- Provide irrigation system guidance to lot owners QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect serviceOffers guidance to lot owners on maintaining irrigation grates to prevent blockages and flooding, promoting responsible use of the shared water system.
- Regulation of Irrigation Access Points QUEEN CREEK SUBURBAN RANCHES INCdirect serviceReviews and implements rules for handling open ports and gates, requiring them to be closed and lifted by Thursday at noon.