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O f f i c e r s a n d D i r e c t o r s T H O M A S A . C A M P B E L L P R E S ID E N T S P E N C E R L. B U T T E R F I E L D V I C E - P R E S I D E N T L A S V E G A S V A L L E Y W A T E R D I S T R I C T W I L L I A M C O U L T H A R D SECY.-Y REAS . H A R R Y E. M I L L E R 9 0 0 S O U T H 5 T H S T R E E T LAS VEGAS. NEVADA i# J A M E S C A S H M A N J O H N B U N C H Resort Hotel Committee Los Vegas Nevada 1 Gentlem ent Reports Hove been received by Directors o f this D istrict that a rumor has boon disseminated to the effect that this D istrict, In the event the water bonds ere voted on September 30, might moke on attempt to cap the existing w ells In the Strip area. entirely and exclu sive ly with the State of N evada, and fa lls under the duties of the State Engineer, M r. Hugh Shomberge r. Therefore, we wish to advise you that the D istrict has no such authority; nor does the D istrict have any plan or intention to co p , or otherwise restrict or cu rtail the flow of any o f the w alls In the Strip area. Furthermore, wo wish to Inform you that In the event the water bonds are passed on September 30, part o f the D istrict's plan c a lls for the construction o f a 15 Inch water main out Highw ay 91 to the Flam ingo H o tel, w hich would bo availab le to servo anyone In the Strip area desiring such service* Should any of your group. In d ivid u ally or co lle ctiv e ly , have any questions concerning this m atter, please co ll upon us for cla rifica tio n . In the latter connection, M r. Hugh S homberg e r, the State Engineer, w ill be in Los Vegas for a week commencing Tuesday, September 2 2 , 1953. He has authorised the D istrict to state that he w ill be availab le to meet with any group for the purpose o f discussing a ll points, a ^ J to answer questions In connection with this vital Issue. We are enclosing herewith a diagram w hich shows the proposed construction and improvements to tho existing fa c ilitie s , wherein you w ill note the 15 inch main w hich extends to the Flam ingo H o tel. This rumor Very truly yours. TAC President