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Moved Cr Treby, Seconded Cr Zappa
That Council by an
ABSOLUTE MAJORITY:-
1. ADOPTS the Budget
for the City of Wanneroo for the Financial Year Ending 30 June 2015,
incorporating:
1.1 Statement of Comprehensive
Income, showing Total Comprehensive Income of $52,937,908 Surplus.
1.2 Statement of Cash Flows,
showing cash at end of year position of $198,098,924.
1.3 Rate Setting
Statement, showing the need to generate $119,719,385 through the levying of
Rates, noting that the Budget Deficiency has been supported by a transfer
from the Domestic Refuse Reserve of $1,074,321 to offset the impact of the
increase in the City's domestic rubbish collection service directly related
to the increase in the State Government's Landfill levy.
1.4 Notes To and Forming Part
of the Budget.
1.5 Attachments (3), (4) &
(5) being –
(3) 2014/15 Capital
Works Program (including Carry Forwards from 2013/14).
(4) 2014/15
Schedule of Fees and Charges.
(5) Long
Term Financial Plan 2014/15 – 2023/24, including the 10 Year Capital Works
Program.
subject to:
a)
an amendment to increase in the 2013/14 Carry
Forwards:
·
to reflect the Absolute Majority decision of Council
(IN01-06/14) to authorise the removal of the Ficus trees in Russell Road,
Madeley, estimated at $52,000; and
·
remove
PR-2613 'Install Speed Cushions – Drovers Place, Wanneroo' in recognition of
the decision of Council (IN07-06/14) to withdraw support for the installation.
b) amending
the 10 Year Capital Works Program to transfer PR-2927 'Joondalup
Drive/Cheriton Drive, Carramar – Traffic Signals' from Year 3 (2016/17) to
Year 2 (2015/16) in accordance with Council Resolution MN01-0614 of 24 June
2014.
2. In accordance with
Section 6.47 of the Local Government Act 1995, AGREES to waive the
2014/15 Council rates (excludes Emergency Services Levy) for land leased by
the City to the following community groups:
· AJS Motorcycle Club of WA Inc
· Kingsway Football &
Sporting Club Inc
· Kingsway Olympic Sports Club
· Pinjar Motorcycle Park Inc
· Quinns Mindarie Surf Lifesaving
Club Inc
· Quinns Rocks Sports Club
· Tiger Kart Club Inc
· Wanneroo Agricultural Society
· Wanneroo Amateur Football Club,
Wanneroo Cricket Club, Wanneroo Junior Cricket Club and Wanneroo Junior
Football Club (Wanneroo Showgrounds Clubrooms)
· Wanneroo BMX Club
· Wanneroo City Soccer Club Inc
· Wanneroo Districts Cricket Club
Inc (indoor facility)
· Wanneroo Districts Cricket Club
Inc & Wanneroo Districts Hockey Association Inc
· Wanneroo Districts Netball
Association
· Wanneroo Districts Rugby Union
Football Club Inc
· Wanneroo Horse & Pony Club
· Wanneroo Racing Pigeon Club
· Wanneroo Shooting Complex Inc
· Wanneroo Sports & Social
Club
· Wanneroo Tennis Club
· Wanneroo Trotting &
Training Club Inc
· Yanchep Golf Club
· Yanchep Sports Club Inc
· Yanchep Surf Lifesaving Club
Inc
3 Differential Rating
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 6.32,
6.33 and 6.35 of the Local Government Act 1995:
3.1 IMPOSES Differential Rates
and Minimum Rates for the 2014/15 Financial Year; and
3.2 NOTES that the Differential
Rates and Minimum Rates for the 2014/15 Financial Year are inclusive of
Domestic Rubbish Collection Charges where applicable, and
3.3 SETS the Differential
General Rates in accordance with the following tables:
3.3.1 General Rate – Gross
Rental Value & Minimum Rates
Subject to the provisions of Sections 6.32, 6.33 and
6.35 of the Local Government Act 1995, impose the 2014/15 Gross Rental
Value Differential Rates and Minimum Rates as follows: -
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GRV Category
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Rate
in the Dollar (cents)
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General
Minimum Rate $
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Residential Improved
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7.1662
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1,205
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Residential Improved - Lesser Minimum Strata
Titled Caravan Parks
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N/A
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377
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Commercial Improved
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6.5300
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1,183
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Industrial Improved
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5.3700
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1,183
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Industrial Improved – Lesser Minimum Strata Titled
Storage Units
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N/A
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591
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Residential Vacant
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9.3950
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630
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Commercial Vacant
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5.6640
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1,183
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Industrial Vacant
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4.7000
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1,183
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3.3.2 General Rate –
Unimproved Value & Minimum Rates
Subject to the provisions of Sections 6.32, 6.33 and
6.35 of the Local Government Act 1995, impose the 2014/15 Unimproved
Value Differential Rates and Minimum Rates as follows: -
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UV Category
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Rate
in Dollar (cents)
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General
Minimum Rate $
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Residential Improved
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0.3375
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1,205
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Commercial Improved
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0.2631
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1,183
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Industrial Improved
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0.2498
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1,183
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Rural and Mining Improved
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0.3311
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1,193
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Residential Vacant
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0.4388
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630
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Commercial Vacant
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0.2873
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1,183
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Industrial Vacant
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0.2833
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1,183
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Rural and Mining Vacant
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0.3440
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802
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4. Domestic
Refuse Charges
Pursuant to the provisions of
Division 5 of Part IV of the Health Act (as amended) and Section 67
under Division 3, Part 6 of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act
2007, impose the following Domestic Refuse Charges for the 2014/15
Financial Year: -
4.1 Standard
Service Charge p.a. (one 240L recycling bin & one 240L rubbish bin)
included within General Rates.
4.2 Additional
Service Charge p.a. (one 240L recycling bin & one 240L rubbish bin)
$395.00.
4.2 Additional
Recycling Service Charge Only p.a. (one 240L recycling bin) $165.00.
4.3 Additional
Rubbish Service Charge Only p.a. (one 240L rubbish bin) $345.00.
4.4 Establishment
Charge (per each new or additional service, one 240L recycling bin & one
240L rubbish bin) $102.00.
4.5 Establishment
Charge (per each new or additional 240L recycling bin or additional 240L
rubbish bin) $56.00.
5. Private
Swimming Pool Inspection Fees
In accordance with the
provisions of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1960,
Section 245A, IMPOSES for the 2014/15 financial year, a Private Swimming Pool
Inspection Fee on construction of $39.60 (inclusive of GST) and in each
subsequent year thereafter a Private Swimming Pool Inspection Fee of $18.20
(inclusive GST) for each property where there is located a private swimming
pool.
6. Payment
Incentives
In accordance with the
provisions of Section 6.46 of the Local Government Act 1995, offer the
following incentives for the payment of Rates and Charges: -
• Full payment
Full payment of all current
and arrears of Rates and Charges and Private Swimming Pool Inspection Fees
(inclusive of GST) within 35 days of the issue date on the Annual Rate Notice
(5/9/2014): -
- eligibility to enter the
early incentive draw.
• Two Instalments
The first instalment of 50%
of the total current Rates and Charges, Private Swimming Pool Inspection Fees
(inclusive of GST) and Instalment Charge, plus the total outstanding arrears
payable within thirty-five (35) days of date of issue of the Annual Rate
Notice (5/9/2014): -
- eligibility to enter the
early incentive draw.
• Four Instalments
The first instalment of 25%
of the total current Rates and Charges, Private Swimming Pool Inspection Fees
(inclusive of GST) and Instalment Charge, plus the total outstanding arrears
payable within thirty-five (35) days of date of issue of the Annual Rate
Notice (5/9/2014): -
- eligibility to enter the
early incentive draw.
7. Payment
Options
In accordance with the
provisions of Section 6.45 of the Local Government Act 1995, offer the
following payment options for the payment of Rates and Charges and Private
Swimming Pool Inspection Fees (inclusive of GST): -
• One
Instalment
Payment in full within 35
days of the issue date of the Annual Rate Notice (5/9/2014).
· Two Instalments
The first instalment of 50%
of the total current Rates and Charges, Private Swimming Pool Inspection Fees
(inclusive of GST) and Instalment Charge, plus the total outstanding arrears
payable within 35 days of date of issue of the Annual Rate Notice (5/9/2014).
The second instalment of 50%
of the total current Rates and Charges, Private Swimming Pool Inspection Fees
(inclusive of GST) and Instalment Charge, payable 63 days after due date of
first instalment (7/11/2014).
· Four Instalments
The first instalment of 25%
of the total current Rates and Charges, Private Swimming Pool Inspection Fees
(inclusive of GST) and Instalment Charge, plus the total outstanding arrears
payable within 35 days of date of issue of the Annual Rate Notice (5/9/2014).
The second, third and fourth
instalments each of 25% of the total current Rates and Charges, Private
Swimming Pool Inspection Fees (inclusive of GST) and Instalment Charge,
payable as follows: -
- Second
Instalment 63 days after due date of first instalment (7/11/2014).
- Third
Instalment 63 days after due date of second instalment (9/1/2015).
- Fourth
Instalment 63 days after due date of third instalment (13/3/2015).
8. Late
Payment Interest
In accordance with the
provisions of Sections 6.13 and 6.51 of the Local Government Act 1995,
impose interest on all arrears and current charges in respect of Rates and
Charges and Private Swimming Pool Inspection Fees (including GST where
applicable) at a rate of 8.45% per annum, calculated on a simple interest
basis on arrears amounts that remain unpaid and current amounts that remain
unpaid after thirty-five (35) days from the issue date of the Original Rate
Notice (5/9/2014), or the due date of the instalment and continues until
instalment is paid.
Excluded are Deferred Rates,
Instalment current amounts not yet due under the Four (4) payment options,
Registered Pensioner Portions and current Government Pensioner Rebate
amounts.
Such interest is to be
charged once per month on the outstanding balance on the day of calculation
for the number of days, as previously detailed.
9. Instalment
and Arrangements Administration Fees and Interest Charges
In accordance with the
provisions of Section 6.45 of the Local Government Act 1995, for the
2014/15 Financial Year, the following Administration Fees and Charges are
imposed for payment of Rates and Charges and Private Swimming Pool Inspection
Fees (inclusive of GST): -
Two Instalment Option
An Administration Fee of
$5.00 for Instalment Two, together with an Interest Charge of 5.5% per annum,
calculated on a simple interest basis on:-
• 50% of the total current General Rate and Charges and
Private Swimming Pool Inspection Fees (inclusive of GST) calculated 35 days
from the date of issue of the Annual Rate Notice to 63 days after the due
date of the first instalment.
Four
Instalment Option
An Administration Fee of
$5.00 for each of Instalment Two, Three and Four, together with an Interest
Charge of 5.5% per annum, calculated on a simple interest basis on:-
• 75%
of the total current General Rate and Charges and Private Swimming Pool
Inspection Fees (inclusive of GST) calculated thirty-five (35) days from the
date of issue of the Annual Rate Notice to 63 days after the due date of the
first instalment;
• 50%
of the total current General Rate and Charges and Private Swimming Pool
Inspection Fees (inclusive of GST) calculated from the due date of the Second
(2nd) Instalment to the due date of the Third (3rd) Instalment; and
• 25%
of the total current General Rate and Charges and Private Swimming Pool
Inspection Fees (inclusive of GST) calculated from the due date of the Third
(3rd) Instalment to the due date of the Fourth (4th) Instalment.
10. ADOPTS
the Significant Accounting Policies as detailed in Note 1 of
Attachment 2 (2014/15 Statutory Budget).
11. ADOPTS
a percentage of 10% for the purposes of the reporting of material variances
by Nature and Type monthly for the 2014/15 Financial Year, in accordance with
Regulation 34(5) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations
1996.
12. As
part of the Budget AUTHORISES the closure of the following Reserves:
· Quinns
Rocks Caravan Park Reserve;
· City
of Wanneroo Townsite Reserve;
· Materials
Recovery Facility Upgrade Reserve; and
· Resource
Recovery Domestic Refuse Reserve.
13. APPPROVES
in accordance with Section 6.11(3) of the Local Government Act 1995 the
following amendment to the purpose of the Domestic refuse Reserve "To
be used for additional requirements and costs specifically needed
for associated with the provision of the domestic collection, recycling
and disposal service."
Carried BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY
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