Public Service Announcement: Are You the Lucky Recipient of a ‘Wall’ Letter?

Recently, a curious letter was sent to residents whose properties back up to the WTCMUD1 district’s CMU wall. At first glance, you might not have recognized its source—it lacks a district logo, a date, or even a signature line. This oversight has understandably left some scratching their heads. However, the letter originates from Westwood, the district's engineering firm, and was approved at the October 16, 2024, general board meeting (see meeting attachments in the engineer’s report, agenda item #4 on the MUDs website). Distribution of this letter—to roughly 200 properties—was delegated to the district’s operator, whose failure to produce a professional-looking document has caused unnecessary confusion.

The purpose of the letter is simple: to request that property owners trim any tree limbs resting on the wall. Paragraph 3 gives control to the property owners for managing these cuts, ensuring care is taken to protect their trees while addressing the issue.

So why the request? The letter serves two critical objectives:

1.  Preserve the Wall’s Integrity: The district's walls weren’t designed to bear the extra weight of large tree limbs. Over time, this added stress can weaken the structure.

2.) Prepare the Wall for Cleaning: The black stains marring the wall’s surface need attention. If left untreated, these stains will seep into the porous rock, becoming permanent blemishes.

While the intent behind the letter is practical, the lack of professionalism in its presentation has muddied the waters. Moving forward, the district must ensure communication is clear, official, and leaves no room for doubt about its authenticity.