revenue statement

Revenue Statement and Budget 2009/10 - 2013/14

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REGIONAL COUNCIL Revenue Statement and Budget

2009/10 – 2013/14

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REVENUE POLICY 1

REVENUE STATEMENT 5

General Rates 5

UTILITY CHARGES 12

Sewerage Charges

Former Hervey Bay City Council 12

Former Maryborough City Council 15

Water Charges



Former Tiaro Shire Council – Division 1 & 2 24

Cleansing Charges 26

SPECIAL AND SEPARATE RATES & CHARGES

Rural Fire Levy 28

Fraser Island Garbage Levy 29

Replacement of Existing Nightsoil Charge 29

Environmental Levy 29

Waste Management Levy 30

REBATES AND CONCESSIONS

Pensioner Remissions 31

Community Group Concessions 31

Sewerage Charge Concessions 31

Water Charge Concessions 31

Deferral of Liability to Pay Rates 32

Cleansing Charge Concessions 33

LEVYING RATES & CHARGES

Payment by Instalments 34

Issuing of Notices 34

Time within which rates must be paid 34

Interest on Overdue Rates 34

Discount on Rates 34

Physical and Social Infrastructure Costs for New Development 35

Budget and Operating Capability 36

Funding of Depreciation & Provisions 36

Other matters, sundry debtors and credit facilities 36

Fees & Charges 37

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REGIONAL COUNCIL Revenue Statement and Budget

2009/10 – 2013/14

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OVERALL PLAN FOR SPECIAL RATES & CHARGES 38

SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES 39-46

Differential General Rates 39

Sewerage Charges



Water Charges



Former Tiaro Shire Council – Division 1 & 2 44

Cleansing Charges 45

Rural Fire Levy 45

Fraser Island Garbage Levy 45

Sanitary Conversion Charge 45

Environmental Levy 45

Waste Management Levy 46

Rebates & Concessions 46

Interest Overdue Rates 46

Discount on Rates 46

WASTE POLICY 47

COMMUNITY GROUPS CONCESSION POLICY 52

BORROWING POLICY 54

BUDGETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 57

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT VARIANCES 66

STATEMENT OF CODE OF COMPETITIVE CONDUCT 69

REGULATORY & NON-REGULATORY FEES & CHARGES SCHEDULE 71

Revenue Policy 2009/10

REVENUE POLICY 2009/10 REGIONAL COUNCIL

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Revenue Policy pursuant to Section 513 of the Local Government Act 1993 is to set out the principles used by Council in 2009/10 for:-

(a) The making of rates and charges; (b) The levying of rates; (c) The recovery of rates and charges; and (d) Concessions for rates and charges.

PRINCIPLES: To adopt principles for setting rates and charges for the raising of revenue by Council in respect of the 2009/10 year. Council’s objective is to maintain:

• A “user pays” principle approach to the making of rates and charges; • Equity - the Council strives to distribute the revenue burden in a fair manner

between landowners and classes of landowner; and • Consistency - the Council strives to achieve some consistency in the

distribution of the revenue burden from year to year by limiting the overall increase in revenue across the Local Government Area.

In outlining the revenue policy the Council will adhere to specific legislative requirements for the content of the revenue policy. POLICY: A. MAKING OF RATES & CHARGES Rates and charges levied pursuant to Section 963 are to be determined after due consideration of the following factors:

• the objectives outlined in Council's Corporate Plan; • the statutory obligations as outlined in the Local Government Act 1993; • the needs and expectations of the community; • the expected change in prices for goods and services; • the ability of the community to pay; • the ten year strategic financial plan; • the provisions of Local Government reform implementation regulations; and • consideration to the various land categories in its area and to the level of

general rate and utility charges that applied to the previous Local Government areas now in the Fraser Coast.

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B. LEVYING OF RATES & CHARGES In accordance with Section 1008 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council shall issue rate notices as follows:

(a) Annual Rates and Charges shall be issued for the financial year (current, ensuing and previous) following Council's statutory budget meeting.

(b) Supplementary Rate Notices will be issued on a regular basis for those

properties that have had a new service or a current valuation has only been issued since and not included in (a) above.

(c) Water by meter charges for water consumed will be issued over three periods

in each 12 months. (d) In accordance with Section 1009 of the Local Government Act 1993

retrospective rate notices adjusting errors or anomalies will be issued, where rates and charges not levied have been identified, within one year from time of discovery.

(e) In accordance with Section 1014 of the Local Government Act 1993, the due

date by which each rate must be paid is at least 30 clear days after the date of issue of the rate notice.

C. RECOVERY OF UNPAID AMOUNTS OF RATES AND CHARGES Council requires payment of rates and charges within the specified period and it is Council’s policy to pursue the collection of outstanding rates and charges diligently but with due concern for the financial hardship faced by some members of the community. Council has established administrative processes which allow for the payment of rates and charges by installment and for the selection of various options (including legal action) for the recovery of debt. In so doing, it will be guided by the following principles:-

• making the obligations clear to ratepayers and the processes used by Council to assist ratepayers to meet these obligations;

• making clear the processes utilised by Council to recover outstanding rates

and charges; and • the provisions of Chapter 14, part 7 of the Local Government Act 1993.

D. EXERCISING POWERS TO GRANT REBATES AND CONCESSIONS In considering the application of concessions under Chapter 14, Part 6 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council will be guided by the principles of:

• equity by having regard to the different levels of capacity to pay within the local community;

• consistent treatment for ratepayers/organisations with similar circumstances;

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• transparency by making clear the requirements necessary to receive

concessions. In accordance with the above principles, Council has developed policies in respect of the following:

• Remission of Rates and Charges for Pensioners;

Council accepts that certain classes of pensioners have contributed rates over a period of time and/or are restricted by a fixed income and should be afforded a concession in respect of rates and charges.

• Concessions for Community, Sporting & Welfare groups;

Council also recognises that there are organisations which operate for the general benefit of the community with limited financial resources including schools, churches, welfare, youth organisations, emergency Services, aged care and sporting organisations. Such organisations may receive a donation based on their rates and charges. In addition the following concessions are also applied –

• Cleansing Concession for retirement/nursing home and caravan park multi-tenanted single assessment properties with greater than 2 units;

• Sewerage Concessions for balance areas under Staged Development; and • Water Concessions for Rural land that is not connected to the water system,

balance areas under Staged Development and internal water service failures under Council’s Water Leaks Policy.

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Revenue Statement 2009/10

REVENUE STATEMENT 2009/10 REGIONAL COUNCIL

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS: In accordance with the s91D of the Local Government Amendment Regulation (No.3) 2008 Council may set rates and charges for the 2009/10 financial year based on the predecessor local government areas land categories for various general rates and utility charges that applied to each property and on charges applied to the new Fraser Coast Regional local government as a whole. POLICY: A. MAKING OF RATES & CHARGES Rates and charges levied pursuant to Section 963 of the Local Government Act 1993 are to be determined after due consideration of Councils 2009/10 Revenue Policy. B. GENERAL RATES (a) DIFFERENTIAL GENERAL RATES 1. Basis of Rate Council will continue a system of differential general rates for the 2009/10 financial

year. The Council is required to raise an amount of revenue appropriate to maintain assets and provide services to the Local Government area as a whole. In deciding how that revenue is raised, the Council has taken into account the following factors:-

• the rateable value of the land and the rates which would be payable if only

one general rate were adopted; • the level of services provided to that land and the cost of providing the

services compared to the rate burden that would apply under a single general rate;

• the use of land in so far as it relates to the extent of utilisation of Council’s

services; and • the location and access to services.

The differential general rates will be determined having regard to the land valuations, the number of multiple dwellings/villas, units, flats or car parks that applies within the relevant categories and Council’s property type code, together with the application of the Council’s minimum general rate. 2. Minimum General Rates

In accordance with section 967 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council may levy a minimum general rate for each differential general rate category determined during the course of budget deliberations. The minimum general rate will be determined at a level that also takes into account the minimum cost per annum of providing common services which are provided to every ratepayer as well as basic general administration costs.

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3. Rate Pursuant to Section 966 of the Local Government Act 1993 the scheme will have 32

categories of land.

Definitions

“Single residential dwelling”:- Properties used solely for a single residential dwelling, consists of a single dwelling built on only one allotment or built over the common boundary of two contiguous allotments used solely for domestic accommodation. A home unit is in respect to lots under “The Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997” used solely for domestic accommodation.

“Multiple residential dwelling, villas and units”: Non-group/strata titled rateable land which contains more than two residential dwellings, villas, units and or resort units for residential or commercial use, contained within a Resort complex or the like as determined by Council’s property type code. Dual key units or resort units are counted as two units.

“Land”: shall mean a single surveyed allotment or multiple surveyed allotments having a single rateable valuation as assessed by the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management. “Primary or secondary land use codes” shall mean the system adopted and assigned by the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management to identify the use of land. “Council’s Property Type Code”: shall mean the system adopted and assigned by Council to identify the type of land. “Council’s Land Use Code”: shall mean the system adopted and assigned by Council to identify the use of land. “Rate Cap”: shall mean limitation of the amount of increase in rates levied as prescribed by Section 1036 of the Local Government Act 1993.

The categories and the considerations taken into account in determining the

differentials are:- RESIDENTIAL Category 1 - Residential (Valuation <= $50,000) A differential general rate be levied on rateable land used solely for a single

residential dwelling or home unit with the unimproved land value $50,000 or less. Category 2 - Residential (Valuation $50,001-$199,000) A differential general rate be levied on rateable land used solely for a single

residential dwelling or home unit with the unimproved land value $50,001 to $199,000.

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Category 3 - Residential (Valuation $199,001-$299,000) A differential general rate be levied on rateable land used solely for a single


Category 4 - Residential (Valuation $299,001-$499,000) A differential general rate be levied on rateable land used solely for a single


Category 5 - Residential (Valuation $499,001 and over) A differential general rate be levied on rateable land used solely for a single

residential dwelling or home unit with the unimproved land value $499,001 or greater.

RURAL RESIDENTIAL

Category 6 – Rural Residential A (Minor Townships – Tiaro) A differential general rate be levied on rateable lands within Minor Townships (excluding lands in other categories) - contained within the Townships of Antigua, Bauple, Forest View, Glenwood and Gundiah, as defined by Council’s Land Use Code as Tiaro Rural residential. All land located outside of a Township (as defined above) and defined by Council’s Land Use Code as Tiaro Rural residential.

Category 7 – Rural Residential B (Minor Townships – Woocoo) A differential general rate be levied on rateable lands within Minor Townships (excluding lands in other categories) - contained within the Townships of Aramara, Boompa, Brooweena, East Teebar, Elliott, North Aramara, Mungar and Owanyilla defined by Council’s Land Use Code as Woocoo Rural residential. All land used as a homesite where the land is located outside of a Township (as defined above) and defined by Council’s Land Use Code as Woocoo Rural residential.

Category 8 - PRIMARY PRODUCTION

All Primary Production Lands within the area of former Shire of Tiaro and Woocoo used for primary production purposes denoted by primary or secondary land use codes of between 60 to 89 inclusive or equal to 93.

All parcels of land; within the area of former City of Maryborough comprising an area of not less than 4 ha providing such land is being reasonably used for primary production or cannot be put to any profitable use. This Category may include land with an area of less than 4 ha providing such land: - (a) otherwise satisfies the criteria for land in this category and which, together with

adjacent land in the same ownership, comprises a total area of not less than 4 ha. OR:

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(b) is river flat land used for grazing purposes exclusively. The circumstances warranting the making of the rate in this category are as follows: Land in this category is used for primary production or cannot be put to any profitable use.

COMMERCIAL AND OTHER

Category 9 – Large Commercial Retail Developments A differential general rate be levied on rateable land used as a large commercial retail development with 80 or more car parking facilities as determined by Council’s property type code, within the area of former City of Hervey Bay. Category 10 - Commercial/Industrial - Other A differential general rate be levied on rateable parcels of land used for Commercial and/or Industrial or other non-residential purposes not included in any other category; within the area of former City of Maryborough. The circumstances warranting the making of the rate in this category are as follows:- Land in this area is used for Commercial and/or Industrial or other non-residential purposes and demand for local government services to this land exceeds that required for other uses. Category 11 - Commercial/Industrial & City Centre A differential general rate be levied on rateable parcels of land used for Commercial and/or Industrial or other non-residential purposes located within the Railyards Redevelopment Area, Commercial Core Precinct, Commercial Frame Precinct and Wharf Street Precinct, in the City Centre Local Area as defined in Map 3.2 of the Maryborough City Plan. The circumstances warranting the making of the rate in this category are as follows:- Land in this area is used for Commercial and/or Industrial or other non-residential purposes and demand for local government services to this land exceeds that required for other uses. Category 12 - Commercial Rural A differential general rate be levied on rateable Commercial & Industrial Lands within the area of former Shire of Tiaro and Woocoo used for commercial, business or industrial purposes and denoted by primary or secondary land use codes of 10 to 50 inclusive.

Category 13 - Non-Residential Other

A differential general rate be levied on all other rateable land other than the land as

defined in Category: 1 to 12 or 14 to 32 of this policy.

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Category 14 - Fraser Island and other islands A differential general rate be levied on all rateable land on Fraser Island and other

islands in the Great Sandy Straits, which are not connected to the mainland by road, bridge or viaduct. This category is warranted because of the following:

(i) the area concerned is completely isolated and not connected with the

mainland by roads, bridge or viaduct; (ii) access roads, bridges and/or viaduct have not been provided by the Fraser

Coast Regional Council to a satisfactory standard; and (iii) only minimal Local Authority services are available in the area.

MULTI-RESIDENTIAL Category 15 - 2 to 10 multiple residential A differential general rate be levied on non-group/strata titled rateable land used for

(2 to 10 multiple residential dwellings, duplex units, flats) or dual key units/lots within a complex of 2 to 30 group/strata titled rateable land.

Category 16 - 11 to 23 multiple residential A differential general rate be levied on non-group/strata titled rateable land used for

(11 to 23 multiple residential dwellings, villas, units). Category 17 - 24 to 25 multiple residential and part of multi-level complex

A differential general rate be levied on non-group/strata titled rateable land used for

(24 to 25 multiple residential villas, units and or resort units) and part of a multi-level complex.


(26 to 30 multiple residential dwellings, villas and or units). Category 19 - 31 to 44 multiple residential A differential general rate be levied on non-group/strata titled rateable land used for



(55 to 64 multiple residential dwellings, villas and or units).

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(121 to 160 multiple residential dwellings, villas and or units). Category 27- 161 to 170 multiple residential A differential general rate be levied on non-group/strata titled rateable land used for

(161 to 170 multiple residential dwellings, villas and or units). Category 28 - 171 to 220 multiple residential) A differential general rate be levied on non-group/strata titled rateable land used for

(171 to 220 multiple residential dwellings, villas and or units) Category 29 – 221 to 300 multiple residential A differential general rate be levied on non-group/strata titled rateable land used for

(221 to 300 multiple residential dwellings, villas and or units). Category 30 – 300 or greater multiple residential


(301 or greater multiple residential dwellings, villas and or units). Category 31 - multiple residential <= 180 residential and part of a multi-level complex


(less than or equal to 180 multiple residential villas, units and or resort units) and part of a multi-level complex.

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Category 32 - multiple residential >= 181 residential and part of a multi-level complex


(greater than or equal to 181 multiple residential villas, units and or resort units) and part of a multi-level complex. 4. Rate Capping The Rate Cap is a percentage set by Council. Differential general rate increase for the current year (excluding the minimum general) will not exceed the previous year’s rate by the rate cap. Rate Capping is used to smooth the introduction of new valuations. The percentage of rate capping which applies to each category for the 2009/10 financial year is as follows:

Category Rates Cap - %

Category 6 – Rural Residential A - Tiaro 10.00%

Category 7 – Rural Residential B - Woocoo 10.00%

Category 12 – Commercial/Industrial (Rural) 10.00%

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C. UTILITY CHARGES

Utility and commercial charges as contained in the budget document and associated schedules are based where applicable on full cost pricing principles and so that total income received, will finance the full cost of provision of Local Government services to the community and the effective administration of these services.

(a) SEWERAGE CHARGES

Land within the Local Government area previously known as HERVEY BAY CITY COUNCIL

1. Basis of Charge Sewerage Utility Charges are levied under Section 973 of the Local Government Act

1993. The sewerage charges are determined to recover the cost of Council’s Local Government Owned Corporation Wide Bay Water Corporation providing the infrastructure and the cost of operating and maintaining the sewerage system, including a commercial return on Council’s investment, in respect of all land and premises in the Local Government sewered area.

A sewerage charge will be levied on each rateable property, both vacant and

occupied, that Wide Bay Water Corporation has or is able to provide with sewerage services.

A charge will be set for each pedestal in residential dwellings and residential lots

under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, or another community titles act, that are connected to Wide Bay Water Corporation’s sewerage system. Where sewerage services are provided to the common property of scheme land within the meaning of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, the body corporate shall be levied a charge on each pedestal or each lot be

levied by lot entitlement.

2. Charges (1) In respect of all dwelling houses and re-locatable homes within the sewered

area, a charge will apply for the first pedestal only whether occupied or not, provided the dwelling and/or home is occupied by not more than one family, and/or each home unit, within the meaning of the "Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997”.

(2) In respect of all sewered premises designed or used as shops, offices, motels,

flats, tenements, boarding houses, halls, hotels, private caravan parks or designed or used for commercial manufacturing, repairing, buildings and like industries for each separate occupation and/or tenancy- a charge for the first water closet pedestal or slop hopper and a charge for each additional pedestal or slop hopper.

(3) Caravan Parks - sewerage pedestal charge based on the number of pedestals

required by Council’s Local Law requirements for Caravan Parks, not the actual number provided, excluding such pedestals provided in or for cabins, relocatable homes, mobile homes, motels and residences forming part of a

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Caravan Park complex, which pedestals are to attract a first or additional pedestal charge as set out in paragraph (1) to (2).

(4) In respect of all premises designed or used as set out in paragraph (2) to (3)

which are not connected to a sewerage main but in respect of which Wide Bay Water Corporation is prepared to accept sewerage - charge shall be made in accordance with the basis as set out in paragraph (2) to (3) hereof for the minimum number of pedestals required to be provided pursuant to the Building Code of Australia.

(5) In respect of any structure, building or place on land which is not rateable

under Section 957 of the Local Government Act 1993, a charge for the first pedestal or slop hopper and a charge for each additional pedestal or slop hopper shall be levied on the person or body or state department at whose request the structure, building or place was provided with a sewerage connection.

(6) In respect of vacant rateable land from which the Wide Bay Water Corporation

is prepared to accept sewerage, a charge per separately subdivided allotment. (7) Charging of rates for vacant sewerage charges for properties in new

subdivisions registered by the Queensland Registrar of Titles shall be levied from the date of registration of the proposal plan.

(8) In respect of each 600mm part thereof of Urinal or each single use urinal

connected in premises as defined in paragraph (2) to (5) inclusive.

3. Charge to apply (1) Vacant land – Land upon which no building or other structure (excluding

fences) is erected and to which a sewerage service is not connected within the service area.

(2) Sewered Area – All land from which Wide Bay Water Corporation is prepared to

accept sewerage from such land within the service area. (3) Sewerage charges in respect of any new or existing structure, building or place

will be levied on the following basis:- (a) Single dwellings from date of drainage inspection. (b) All other buildings from date of Certificate of Classification or from date of

occupation which ever is the sooner but no later than six months after installation and inspection of drains and shall be made in accordance with the basis as set out in paragraph 2(2) to 2(5).

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4. Sewerage Trade Waste Charges

Sewerage Trade Waste charges in respect of all rateable land are listed below in accordance with the Wide Bay Water Trade Waste Policy.

Sewerage Trade Waste Charges:

• Category 1 - Flat Fee (incl admin, sampling & analysis every 3 years)- per annum

• Category 2 - Flat Fee (incl admin, sampling & analysis every year)- per

annum • Category 2 - Volume (per kL) • Category 3 - Flat Fee (incl admin, sampling & analysis twice yearly)-per

annum • Category 3 - Volume (per kL) • Category 3 - BOD5 (per kg) • Category 3 - Suspended Solids (per kg) • Category 3 - Chemical Oxygen Demand (per kg) • Category 3 - Total Oil & Grease (per kg) • Category 3 - Total Kheldal Nitrogen (per kg) • Category 3 - Total Phosphorus (per kg) • Category 3 - Ammonia (as Nitrogen) (per kg)

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Land within the Local Government area previously known as

MARYBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL 1. Basis of Charges

In accordance with Section 973 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Sewerage Charges as set out will be made and levied in accordance with the principles as set out hereunder: A charge per pedestal for the purpose of defraying the full cost of providing the sewerage system, including interest and redemption charges incurred by Council and the full cost of operating, maintaining and managing the Sewerage System. The standard charge has been set to recover the full fixed costs and usage costs of the sewerage system at the Council’s estimated cost of capital. The vacant land/unconnected sewerage charge has been set to recover the full fixed costs of the sewerage system at the Council’s estimated cost of capital. The other charge has been set to recover the full fixed costs and usage costs of the sewerage system at the Council’s estimated cost of capital at a commercial rate of return. 2. Charges

(1) A standard charge shall apply to all residential properties for each dwelling house, or residential unit or lot under the Body Corporate and Community Titles Act 1997 on the basis of one standard charge for each dwelling house, dwelling unit or lot regardless of the number of pedestals.

(2) A standard charge shall apply to all Non-residential use (other than non-general

ratepayers) for each sewerage pedestal, urinal or flushing apparatus. (3) Vacant Land/Unconnected Sewerage Charge shall apply to each vacant and to

each non vacant, non connected parcel of land that is capable of being connected to the sewerage reticulation system. Where vacant parcels of land are amalgamated into a single title such that sale or transfer is not able to be carried out without subdivision, or are contiguous or adjacent parcels of vacant land in the same ownership and are used exclusively for sporting or community purposes, the vacant parcels of land so amalgamated or so used shall be deemed to be one (1) vacant parcel of land for the purposes of the Vacant Land/Unconnected Sewerage Charge.

(4) An “Other” charge shall apply to each pedestal, urinal or flushing unit where the

owner is not liable to pay differential general rates in respect of the property to the Council, other than properties used exclusively for public worship, sporting or community purposes, or for any other purpose approved by the Council from time to time by resolution, in which cases a standard charge shall apply to each pedestal or flushing unit.

(5) Where any premises is available and fitted for occupation at any time, then the

land shall be regarded as being in Actual Occupation notwithstanding that such premises might not be physically occupied for whole or part of the year, and no allowance or refund of Sewerage Charges shall be made for any period during which such premises is unoccupied.

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(6) Each unit created pursuant to the Body Corporate and Community Management

Act 1997 or any Statutory Amendment of same shall be regarded as a separate rateable property for the purpose of assessing sewerage charges; provided that no sewerage charge shall be levied in respect of any such unit used exclusively for the garaging of motor vehicles.

(7) Charging of rates for vacant sewerage charges for properties in new

subdivisions registered by the Queensland Registrar of Titles shall be levied from the date of registration of the proposal plan.

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(b) WATER CHARGES

1. Basis of Charge

Water Utility Charges are levied under Section 973 of the Local Government Act 1993. The water charges are determined on a user pays basis to recover the cost of Council’s and LGOC Wide Bay Water Corporation providing the infrastructure and the cost of operating and maintaining the water supply system, including a commercial return on Council’s investment, in respect of all land and premises in the water area of the Local Government area.

The charges will apply to all consumers of water in the local government area,

including residential and commercial users, and ‘lots’ and bodies corporate within the meaning of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 and comprise:

• an annual access charge for all connections to the system; and • a charge for each kilolitre of water consumed.

An access charge for vacant land is also applied to each separately subdivided parcel of vacant land within the water area which is not currently connected to the reticulated water supply system and where a connection is able to be provided.

In the case where there is an undetected leak within the property boundaries or

where a meter is found to be faulty the method of charging contained in the policy for water leaks will apply.

2. Charges


The two part charging structure consists of an annual Access Charge and a Water

Consumption Charge. (a) Access Charge

(i) A Water access charge independent of consumption for each separate occupation, tenancy or commercial activity. A water access charge independent of consumption for each two or part thereof additional motel unit or caravan park cabin in separate occupation and or tenancy. A charge for every seven caravan park sites and every seven beds or part thereof in a hospital, nursing care institution or back packers accommodation premises.

(ii) In respect of vacant rateable land in the water area a charge per

separately subdivided allotment. Vacant land - Land upon which no building or other structure (excluding fences) is erected and to which a water service is not connected.

(b) Consumption Charge A water usage charge per kilolitre shall be levied for all water used (as

measured):-

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(i) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2009 up to and including 31

October 2009 at a charge per kilolitre, and

(ii) in the period commencing on or after 1 November 2009 up to and including 30 June 2010 at a charge per kilolitre, and

(iii) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2010 up to and including 31

October 2010 at a charge per kilolitre on the basis of charge made at the budget meeting for the 2009-2010 financial year.

“As measured” means the water meter read and the reading used for the

purpose of calculating the water usage. (c) Charge to apply (1) Water Area - All land and/or premises from which Wide Bay Water Corporation

is prepared to supply water to such land within the service area. (2) The charging of rates for vacant water for properties in new subdivisions

registered by the Queensland Registrar of Titles shall be levied from the date of registration of the proposal plan.

(3) Water charges in respect of any new or existing structure, building or place will

be levied on the following basis:-

a) Single dwellings from date of service connection. b) All other buildings from date of Certificate of Classification or from date of

occupation which ever is the sooner but no later than six months after installation and inspection of drains and shall be made in accordance with the basis as set out in paragraph C(b)2.

(4) When premises in the separate occupation and or tenancy are supplied by one

common water pipe, each premises so separately occupied be assessed at the same charges as each part would have been liable to be assessed had each such part received the supply from separate water pipe.

(5) Meter registration - If any meter in use ceases to register or registers

inaccurately the amount of water will be estimated for the period such meter was not in working order by taking the average of the quantity used during the previous year or during a corresponding period of the previous year or upon the consumption registering by the meter after being readjusted or replaced. A check meter may be installed to estimate the charge upon the registration thereof.

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MARYBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL The two part charging structure consists of an annual Access Charge and a Water

Consumption Charge. Charge to apply (1) Water Area - All land and/or premises from which Council is prepared to supply

water to such land within the service area. (2) The charging of rates for vacant water for properties in new subdivisions




c) Single dwellings from date of service connection. d) All other buildings from date of Certificate of Classification or from date of

occupation which ever is the sooner but no later than six months after installation and inspection of drains and shall be made in accordance with the basis as set out below.



(a) Access Base Charge

Each unit created pursuant to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 or any Statutory Amendment of same shall be regarded as a separate rateable property for the purpose of assessing water charges; provided that no water charge shall be levied in respect of any such unit used exclusively for the garaging of motor vehicles. To remove any doubt, it is declared that for the purpose of assessing water charges in respect of properties comprised of duplexes or multi unit flats / apartments, or the like, whether or not created pursuant to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 or any Statutory Amendment of same, each separate occupancy and / or tenancy shall be regarded as a single residential dwelling / unit. (i) Base Water Charges

Except for single residential dwellings (including separate, self contained relatives accommodation), duplexes and multi unit flats / apartments, which shall be regarded as residential for the purpose of the base water charge, and subject to variations under (a)(ii), the base water charge shall be levied according to the access size of each water supply service in proportion to the flow capacity of each water connection, including an additional component for the higher levels of fire-fighting capacity required for non-residential (commercial and industrial) properties. This

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additional component for fire-fighting capacity shall not apply where the access size is 80mm or greater. Where any premises is available and fitted for occupation at any time, then the land shall be regarded as being in actual occupation notwithstanding that such premises might not be physically occupied for whole or part of the year, and no allowance or refund of the Base Water Charge shall be made for any period during which such premises is unoccupied. A Base Water Charge shall apply to each vacant and to each non vacant, non connected parcel of land that is capable of being connected to the water supply reticulation system. Where vacant parcels of land are amalgamated into a single title such that sale or transfer is not able to be carried out without subdivision, or are contiguous or adjacent parcels of vacant land in the same ownership and are used exclusively for sporting or community purposes, the vacant parcels of land so amalgamated or so used shall be deemed to be one (1) vacant parcel of land for the purposes of the Base Water Charge. An other Base Water Charge shall apply where the owner is not liable to pay differential general rates in respect of the property to the Council, other than properties used exclusively for public worship, sporting or community purposes, or for any other purpose approved by the Council from time to time by resolution, in which cases the relevant residential or non-residential base water charge shall apply accordingly.

(ii) Base Water Charges Variations (a) Water service connections for fire fighting purposes

A base water charge shall not apply to water services that are installed and used exclusively for fire fighting purposes. Where branches from such services are installed to provide for commercial or industrial usage at the property, the water base charge shall be that which applies to the pipe size of the water service connection branch.

(b) Single water service connection providing supply to a single

property

The amount of the base water charge shall be that which applies to the actual pipe access size of the water service connection to the property. If the actual pipe access size of the water service connection to the property is not specified in the above annual base water charges table, the base water charge for the next lowest pipe access size shall apply. Council may vary the base water charge in accordance with the provisions of

paragraph (f) below: (c) Multiple water service connections providing supply to a single

property Except for Retail properties with greater than 500 square metres in floor area, the amount of the base water charge shall be that which applies to the largest of the pipe access size water service connections to the property. The base water charge for retail properties with greater than 500 square metres in floor area shall consist of the sum of the base water charges that

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apply to each of the individual pipe access size water service connections to the property. Council may vary the base water charge in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (f) below.

(d) Single water service connection providing supply to more than one

(1) property The amount of the base water charge shall be determined as follows: (i) Divide the amount of the base water charge that applies to the pipe

access size water service connection to the property, by the number of separately valued properties.

(ii) If the derived amount is greater than the base water charge that

applies to a 20mm pipe access size water service connection, the base water charge that shall apply to each of the properties shall be the derived amount.

(iii) If the derived amount is equal to or less than the base water charge

that applies to a 20mm pipe access size water service connection, the base water charge that shall apply to each property shall be that which applies to a 20mm pipe access size water service connection.

Council may vary the base water charge in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (f) below.

(e) Multiple water service connections providing supply to more than one (1) Property.

The amount of the base water charge shall be determined as follows: (i) Divide the amount of the base water charge that applies to the

largest pipe access size of the water service connections to the property by the number of separately valued properties.

(ii) If the derived amount is greater than the base water charge that

applies to a 20mm pipe access size water service connection, the base water charge that shall apply to each of the properties shall be the derived amount.

(iii) If the derived amount is equal to or less than the base water charge

that applies to a 20mm pipe access size water service connection, the base water charge that shall apply to each property shall be that which applies to a 20mm pipe size water service connection.

Council may vary the base water charge in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (f) below. (f) Base water charge variation

Where the pipe access size of the water service connection/s is/are in excess of the capacity required at a property as a result of changed circumstances or use at that property, the base water charge that would otherwise apply

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may be varied to that which applies to a smaller pipe access size water service connection, provided that professional hydraulic engineering advice which substantiates a lesser pipe size water service connection requirement (inclusive of fire fighting requirements verified by the relevant Queensland Government Authority) is submitted to Council in writing and approved by Council in writing. The Chief Executive Officer may approve a variation under this sub-clause (e) where he is of the opinion that there is a reasonable case that the pipe access size of the water service connection/s is/are in excess of the capacity required at a property as a result of changed circumstances or use at that property, subject to the property owner providing the required documentary evidence by 30 June of the preceding financial year.

(iii) Undetected Leakage A reduction in water usage charges may be allowed following consideration by Council when all of the following conditions are met: -

(i) the property owner has a signed statement from a licensed plumber stating that a leak has been repaired, advising details of the leak, location and the repairs carried out to either a faulty water fitting or burst water pipe.

(ii) the owner or resident can demonstrate that all possible action was

taken as soon as a leak was suspected.

(iii) Council is notified as soon as the leak is detected and repaired to enable early confirmation of the corrective action taken by the owner or resident.

(iv) no previous reduction in excess water charges has been allowed for

the owner. The deemed water usage for the period from the commencement of the billing period during which the undetected leakage occurred to the date of repair, shall be the greater of that calculated by using the average daily usage during the previous billing period and that calculated by using the average daily usage during the period from the date of repair to the date of the first meter reading after repair. A leak is considered to be a loss of water from either a faulty water fitting or undetected burst water pipe. The owners and/or occupiers of properties not used for residential purposes can reasonably be expected to monitor water usage very closely and should therefore be aware of any leaks shortly after the occurrence. Approval shall not be given for a reduction in water usage charges for this type of consumer as a result of water leakage unless there are exceptional circumstances which in the opinion of Council were outside the control of the owner and/or occupier.

(iv) Faulty or Stopped Meters If any water meter in use ceases to register or registers water usage inaccurately, the deemed water usage for the period from the commencement of the water billing period during which the malfunction occurred to the date on which the water meter

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was readjusted or replaced, shall be the greater of that calculated by using the average daily usage during the previous billing period and that calculated by using the average daily usage during the period from the date of readjustment or replacement of the meter to the date of the first meter reading thereafter. A check meter may be installed or used to test the accuracy of an installed water meter.

(b) Consumption Charge

A water usage charge per kilolitre shall be levied for all water used (as measured):-

(i) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2009 up to and including 31 October 2009 at a charge per kilolitre, and

(iv) in the period commencing on or after 1 November 2009 up to and

including 30 June 2010 at a charge per kilolitre, and (v) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2010 up to and including 31

October 2010 at a charge per kilolitre on the basis of charge made at the budget meeting for the 2009-2010 financial year.


purpose of calculating the water usage. Metered properties

The other charge shall apply to properties where the owner is not liable to pay differential general rates in respect of the property to the Council, other than properties used exclusively for public worship, sporting or community purposes, or for any other purpose approved by the Council from time to time by resolution, in which cases a Standard charge for each kilolitre of water used shall apply. Unmetered properties The other charge shall apply to properties where the owner is not liable to pay differential general rates in respect of the property to the Council, other than properties used exclusively for public worship, sporting or community purposes, or for any other purpose approved by the Council from time to time by resolution, in which cases a Standard charge for each kilolitre of water allowance shall apply.

Unmetered properties – Non Residential Water Allowance Water Allowance No. Kilolitres Small Commercial & professional Offices 100 Small Manufacturing Businesses & Workshops 300 Small Retail Businesses & Storage Sheds 100

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TIARO SHIRE COUNCIL - DIVISION 1 & 2 The two part charging structure consists of an annual Access Charge and a Water

Consumption Charge.

(a) Access Base Charge

A Water access charge independent of consumption for each separate occupation, tenancy or commercial activity. A water access charge independent of consumption for each two or part thereof additional motel unit or caravan park cabin in separate occupation and or tenancy. A charge for every seven caravan park sites and every seven beds or part thereof in a hospital, nursing care institution or back packers accommodation premises.

In respect of vacant rateable land in the water area a charge per separately subdivided allotment. Vacant land - Land upon which no building or other structure (excluding fences) is erected and to which a water service is not connected.



(i) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2009 up to and including 31 October 2009 at a charge per kilolitre, and

(ii) in the period commencing on or after 1 November 2009 up to and

including 30 June 2010 at a charge per kilolitre, and

(iii) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2010 up to and including 31 October 2010 at a charge per kilolitre on the basis of charge made at the budget meeting for the 2009-2010 financial year.


purpose of calculating the water usage.

(c) Charge to apply

(1) Water Area - All land and/or premises from which Council is prepared to supply water to such land within the service area.

(2) The charging of rates for vacant water for properties in new subdivisions




a) Single dwellings from date of service connection.

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b) All other buildings from date of Certificate of Classification or from date of occupation which ever is the sooner but no later than six months after installation and inspection of drains and shall be made in accordance with the basis as set out in paragraph.



(5) Meter registration - If any meter in use ceases to register or registers inaccurately the amount of water will be estimated for the period such meter was not in working order by taking the average of the quantity used during the previous year or during a corresponding period of the previous year or upon the consumption registering by the meter after being readjusted or replaced. A check meter may be used or installed to estimate the charge upon the registration thereof.

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(c) CLEANSING CHARGES

1. Basis of Charge Cleansing Utility Charges are levied under Section 973 of the Local Government Act

1993, for the purpose of defraying the costs of operating, maintaining and managing the collection and disposal of waste in respect of all occupied land or structures in the Defined Waste Collection Area.

The Council will levy a cleansing charge on the owner of each parcel of occupied land

or a structure. Where there are one or more structures on land capable of separate occupation a charge will be made for each structure, occupation and/or tenancy.

There are three (4) types of cleansing service – a Standard Waste Service, a Combined Waste Service, an additional 240 litre recycling wheelie and a Sanitary Service. A Standard Waste Service consists of a (weekly) 240 litre bin collection plus a (fortnightly) 240 litre recycling bin collection. A Combined Waste Service provides the recipient with a variety of options with regards to a combination of different sizes of bulk bin/s (weekly) and 240 litre recycling bin/s (fortnightly). An additional 240 litre recycling bin serviced (fortnightly). The Sanitary Service is only provided to one parcel of occupied land and is for the disposal of nightsoil.

For Units on the same property or individually titled properties using a shared waste bin service, a minimum waste collection charge will apply, as the sharing of the waste bin service imposes significant demands on Council’s cleansing service.

Where a wheelie bin or bulk bin service is initially provided for only part of the year,

Standard Waste Service Charges and/or Combined Waste Service Charges will be levied on a pro rata time basis. Standard Waste Service Charges and/or Combined Waste Service Charges cannot be cancelled owing to non occupation for any part of the year.

The costs incurred in the operation and maintenance of all of the waste management

functions of Council arising from the provision of the cleansing services will primarily be funded by cleansing charges. The proceeds from the charges will fund the acquisition, operation and maintenance of Council rubbish tips and transfer stations, its recycling activities, and waste transportation costs.

2. Charges In respect to all occupied land or structures in the Defined Waste Collection Area, one

or more of the following charges will apply – (a) Standard Waste Service Charge A 240 litre general waste wheelie bin charge per Unit serviced weekly plus 240 litre

recycling wheelie bin serviced fortnightly, charged per annum. For Units on the same property or individually titled properties using a shared waste

bin service, a minimum waste service charge will apply to each Unit/title per annum.

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(b) Combined Waste Service Charge The bulk bin waste charge per Unit for the combined service of a bulk bin serviced

weekly and a corresponding number of 240 litre recycling bins serviced weekly as defined in Councils Waste Services Policy.

For Units on the same property or individually titled properties using a shared waste

bin service, a minimum waste service charge will apply to each Unit/title per annum.

(c) Recycling wheelie bin service A 240 litre recycling wheelie bin charge per Unit serviced fortnightly, charged per annum.

(d) Sanitary Service Sanitary/Nightsoil per annum for a weekly service. 3. Charges to Apply Cleansing charges will be levied on the basis that Council makes available a waste

collection service. Standard Waste Service Charge or a minimum waste service charge per Unit/title

(whichever is the greater) will apply. All occupied land or structures are eligible to be provided with an equivalent number of Standard Waste Services or for commercial or multiple premised properties a Combined Waste Service up to but not exceeding the value of the total minimum charges for the property.

Additional Standard and/or Combined Waste Service Charges and/or additional

recycling bin charges will be made for any extra waste service provided by Council. Waste services not provided by Council are not included in the calculations for the charges to be applied.

4. Definitions

Defined Waste Collection Area means the area, within the Fraser Coast Regional

Council boundary, that the Council resolves from time to time as being the “Defined Waste Collection Area”.

Combined Waste Service has the meaning given in Council’s Waste Services

Policy. Unit has the meaning given in Council’s Waste Services Policy.

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D. SPECIAL AND SEPARATE RATES AND CHARGES (a) COUNCIL RURAL FIRE LEVY A special charge will be levied on all rateable land under Section 971 of the Local Government Act 1993 for the purpose of raising funds for the Fraser Coast Rural Fire Group and Brigades as set out in Council’s Overall Plan for Special Rates and Charges for the Council Rural Fire Levy. 1. Basis of Charge Special Rates and Charges – Council Rural Fire Levy Charges are to be levied under

Section 971 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the purpose of assisting the Rural Fire Boards in the areas, where the charge is applied, with operations, maintenance and provision of buildings, land and/or equipment for the Fraser Coast Rural Fire Group and Brigades .

2. Charges All rateable valued parcel of land not within the Urban Fire Brigade area be levied a

separate charge. 3. Charge to Apply The levy as defined above be disbursed for the 2009/10 financial year to the Rural

Fire Brigade Group and to each Brigade. The disbursement will be on a pro rata basis on the approved estimated Council Rural Fire Levy required by the Group and each Brigade in relation to the total approved Levy required for all the Rural Fire Brigades.

The disbursement of the Levy is subject to the following conditions: 1. The budget estimate for the next financial year must be submitted by the

Group and each Rural Fire Brigade to Queensland Rural Fire Services on the approved form. The budget estimate must show all estimated carry forward funds including all interest bearing deposits. Such will be supported by a copy of the relevant current bank statement and or interest bearing deposits statements. The budget estimate must be ratified by Queensland Rural Fire Services and forwarded to Council by 15 April for consideration during Council’s budget process.

2. Brigade funding requirements will consist of the estimated 2009/10 financial

year operating costs, required contributions to, and level of, approved reserves, Major Capital Works for the 2009/10 financial year a $5,000 emergency reserve for each Brigade vehicle, less any other income other than the Council Rural Fire Levy. Any surplus funds from the previous financial years are to be offset against the Council Rural Fire Levy required for the current financial year. Funds for large Major Capital Works can be accumulated over a set period if approved by the Queensland Rural Fire Service.

3. The Group and each brigade is to hold an amount in an investment account for

the replacement of Group vehicle/Brigade fire trucks. Sufficient funds are to be accumulated to only fund the replacement schedule approved by the Queensland Rural Fire Services.

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4. Full Audited financial statements for year ending 30th June are to be audited by a CPA or equivalent to certify the financial position of the Group and each Rural Fire Brigade in the same format as the approved budget estimate. The Financial Statements are to include a reconciliation worksheet of all Investment and Operation Accounts showing the Emergency Reserve, Truck Replacement Reserve and Operating Funds. The Financial Statements are to include a list of all assets over a value of $100.00. The Financial Statements are to be forwarded to the Queensland Rural Fire Services in sufficient time to enable a copy being received by Council on or before 30th September each year.

5. Council reserves the right to withhold the levy payment, to any Rural Fire

Brigade while any or all of the conditions outlined in clauses (1) to (4) inclusive hereof remain outstanding or are considered by Council as unsatisfactory. Withheld levy payments will only be used for the purpose of funding Rural Fire Brigades.

(b) FRASER ISLAND GARBAGE LEVY A special charge will be levied under Section 971 of the Local Government Act 1993 on land for the purposes of raising revenue for the collection and disposal of garbage on Fraser Island as set out in Council’s Overall Plan for Special Rates and Charges for the Fraser Island Garbage Levy. The Garbage Levy for Fraser Island occupied property will be charged multiple levies calculated on the number of each separate occupation and/or tenancy and dependant on the quantity of rubbish generated as determined by Council. (c) REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING NIGHTSOIL CHARGE. A special charge will be levied under Section 971 of the Local Government Act 1993 on land for the purposes of funding the cost to Council for an alternative sewerage treatment system for the properties as set out in Council’s Overall Plan for Special Rates and Charges for the Sanitary Conversion Charge. The lesser of the actual costs to Council or $7,000.00 must be repaid in full within 10 years from the date of installation of a Council approved Septic Sewerage System or 10 years commencing from the 1 July of the year following installation. All outstanding monies/costs are to be repaid to Council in full on the sale, transfer or part transfer of the property to any other person/s. The annual minimum repayment is the lesser of one tenth of the total cost amount to Council or $700.00. (d) ENVIRONMENTAL LEVY A separate charge will be levied under Section 972 of the Local Government Act 1993 on all rateable land for the purposes of raising revenue for the following:-

a. acquiring environmentally significant land and land critical to the retention and rehabilitation of environmentally significant land, local, regional and state corridors, endangered, vulnerable and / or rare (EVR) species and ecosystem services; and

b. to fund the preservation and maintenance of environmentally significant land

acquired by the Environmental Levy

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The Environmental Levy will be a charge per separate rateable valued parcel of land. (e) WASTE MANAGEMENT LEVY A separate charge will be levied under Section 972 of the Local Government Act 1993 on all rateable land for the purposes of raising revenue for the following:- a. the Council proposes to continue or implement a separate charge for waste

management; b. the separate charge is to allow for Council to continue the waste management

reform process in order to conduct waste operations in an environmentally acceptable manner within economic affordability of the Local Government rate base; and

c. the Waste Management levy amount is calculated within the Standard and

Customised Waste Service cleansing charges The Waste Management Levy will be a charge per separate rateable valued parcel of land.

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E. REBATES AND CONCESSIONS In accordance with Section 1033 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council shall allow pensioner remissions as follows: 1. General Rates (1) Pensioners Rate Rebate Remissions:- It is Council’s policy to provide assistance by way of a remission of rates to

pensioners who are in receipt of a full pension from the Commonwealth Government, and who comply with the guidelines established by the Queensland Department of Families, Youth and Community Care for the State Government Rate Subsidy Scheme.

Pensioners qualifying for benefit under the State Government Rate Subsidy

Scheme guidelines shall be granted additional remission of rates under the provisions of Section 1033 of the Local Government Act 1993.

(2) Other concessions:- On the basis set out in Council’s Community Groups Concession Policy. 2. Sewerage Charges (1) The charging of rates for vacant sewerage charges be exempt to balance areas

under Stage Development until subdivision occurs or the subdivision proposal expires.

(2) Other concessions on the basis set out in Council’s Community Groups

Concession Policy. 3. Water Charges

(1) Rural land situated within the water area which is vacant and in the opinion of the Council is being used for rural purposes and which has not been subdivided into allotments for residential or commercial purposes and to which there is no connection from the Council's main, shall be exempt from the payment of water charges.

(2) The charging of rates for vacant water charges be exempt to balance areas

under Stage Development until subdivision occurs or the subdivision proposal expires within the area of former Councils of Hervey Bay, Tiaro and Woocoo.

(3) The charging of rates for vacant water charges for land within the area of

former Council of Maryborough be exempt from the payment of base water charges, any vacant land remaining in the ownership of the original applicant/subdivider, where such applicant/subdivider has met the full costs of provision of water mains to service the subdivision, and that such exemption be for the balance of the financial year in which the Subdivision Plan was registered with the Queensland Registrar of Titles and the subsequent financial year only.

(4) Internal water service failures: - Part remission of water consumption charges

may be granted to owners of properties who incur water consumption charges

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by reason of an internal water service failure and who satisfy the criteria set down in Council’s or Wide Bay Water Corporation’s Rebates for Water Leaks policy.

(5) Other concessions on the basis set out in Council’s Community Groups

Concession Policy. 4. Deferral of Liability to Pay Rates A deferral of rates may be offered in circumstances where the payment of rates could

cause the owner of land hardship without assistance from Council.

Council will allow residents leniency in regard to outstanding rates and charges by allowing payment at a later date by agreement or when the property is sold or transferred which ever is the sooner.

In accordance with Section 1032 of the Local Government Act Council will enter into an arrangement (if the land is solely used for a single residential dwelling or home unit and the owner/occupier is a pensioner) to defer payment of a rate by arrangement until a specified date or when the property is sold. The deferral will also be subject to the following:

(1) The outstanding rates will be charged a premium in accordance with Section 1032(3) equivalent to a compound interest rate on daily rest of 11% as at the 1 July each year. The premium will also include the current registration fee to make the overdue rates a charge on the land with the Queensland Registrar of Titles.

(2) Ratepayers must be over 65 years of age, be eligible for Council’s Pensioner

Rate Rebate Remission, have been living in the same owner/occupied premises for over 10 years and must continue to own and occupy the property as their principal place of residence. The unimproved land value must be greater than the average value of the Fraser Coast Local Government Area residential land and any mortgages on the property would need to be no greater than 40% of the unimproved valuation of the land. Written confirmation from the mortgagees agreeing to the deferral of rates and charges must be submitted annually with the approved application form.

(3) Water consumption charges are to be paid by their respective due date and not to be a deferred rate or charge owing to the potential to incur a larger than normal debt and will continue to encourage conservative water consumption.

(4) All rates and charges coming due must be paid by their respective due date if there are overdue rates and charges in excess of the unimproved value of the land.

(5) Council must be notified in writing by the owner/s of the property of a proposed change in ownership or occupancy of the property at least 60 days before it occurs.

(6) All outstanding rates and charges must be paid in full at the agreed date specified in the deferral arrangement, from the estate of the owner or when the property is transferred, partly transferred or sold to any other person or entity.

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(7) An application must be submitted to Council by 31 May each year on the approved application form for a deferral of rates and charges and can only be submitted where there is a minimum of one year’s rates and charges overdue. The deferral arrangement approval can only be granted after the overdue rates are registered as a charge on the land with the Queensland Registrar of Titles by provision of Section 1037A of the Local Government Act.

(8) On default of any of the deferral arrangement conditions, all unpaid rates and charges become an overdue rate and will be registered as a charge on the land with the Queensland Registrar of Titles by provision of Section 1037A of the Local Government Act. All unpaid rates and charges must be paid in full prior to Council consenting to the sale or transfer of the land.

5. Cleansing Charges For retirement/nursing home and caravan park multi-tenanted single assessment

properties with greater than 2 units as defined in item C (Cleansing Charges) of this policy and where the minimum waste service charge applies, to alleviate the hardship the payment of the charge would cause, a $67.00 per unit concession per annum.

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F. PAYMENT BY INSTALMENTS Council will allow property owners who are unable to pay their full rates by the due date, to pay by instalments with no recovery action being taken on any instalment payment that is not overdue. In accordance with Section 1015 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council shall allow payment of rates by four instalments as follows: Payment of rates by four installments will be available to ratepayers on request and will: (1) Not attract interest on unpaid instalments unless the instalment payment is

overdue. (2) Not qualify for a discount for prompt payment by this method of instalment

payments. (3) Qualify for a discount for prompt payment on rates and charges issued

subsequent to the instalment issue date if no rates or charges are overdue or if instalment paid is within 10% of instalment amount due.

(4) Require immediate full payment of all overdue instalments and/or subsequent

rate or charge. G. ISSUING OF NOTICES In accordance with Section 1008 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council shall issue rate notices in accordance with Councils revenue policy. H. TIME WITHIN WHICH RATES MUST BE PAID In accordance with Section 1014 of the Local Government Act 1993, the due date by which each rate must be paid is 45 clear days after the date of issue of the rate notice. I. INTEREST ON OVERDUE RATES It is Council’s policy to ensure that the interests of ratepayers are protected by discouraging avoidance of responsibilities for meeting rates and charges debts. To this end Council will impose interest on rates and charges which remain overdue and unpaid. The rate of interest will be determined annually by resolution. In accordance with Section 1018 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council shall apply an interest rate compounded daily to be charged on overdue rates from previous financial years and rates levied in the 2009/10 Budget year that have not been paid by the due date. Interest shall not apply to instalment payments not overdue. J. DISCOUNT ON RATES To encourage the prompt payment of rates and charges a discount will be allowed, on all rates and charges levied, if all rates and charges are paid in 45 clear days after the issue of a rate notice. The discount rate will be determined by resolution at the budget meeting.

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Pursuant to Section 1019 to Section 1022 of the Local Government Act 1993, discount on rates and charges will be allowed if payment is received by Council by the close of business hours on or before the due date. 1. Discount for payment in 45 clear days:- If the full amount of rates is paid in 45 clear days after the date of issue of the

relevant rate notice, a discount be allowed. 2. No discount if other rates or charges are overdue:- A discount is not allowable for a rate levied on land if there are other overdue rates

and/or interest for the land. 3. No discount on other rates or charges:- Payments by instalment do not qualify for a discount. Payment of the Council Rural

Fire Levy, Sanitary Conversion Charge, Environmental Levy, Waste Management Levy, Excess Water and Change of Ownership Fee do not qualify for a discount. Urban Fire levy is a Queensland State Government Charge and does not qualify for discount.

4. Discount when special circumstances prevent prompt payment:- That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive to allow discount if it is proven that the person liable to pay the rate was prevented, by circumstances

beyond the person’s control, from paying the rate within the period required. Any circumstances that cannot be resolved will then be reported to Council.

K. OTHER PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT As a consequence of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 the Council is required to produce infrastructure charges plans. The infrastructure charges plan must, among other things, include: • a statement of the desired standard of service for the item (i.e. user benefits,

environmental outcomes, engineering standards, planned operational life etc); • an evaluation of alternative ways of funding (there may be more efficient ways, such

as periodic charges, to fund the item); • the timing of supply and estimated cost of items; and • the method used to calculate the charge. The Council is in the process of developing the plans which are expected to come into force in the 2009/10 financial year. Until such time as the plans come into force Council’s Local Planning Policies will be the basis for Council’s charging practices. The policies provide for the cost of infrastructure for

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new developments to be fully funded by developers to the extent that Council has the legal ability to achieve that outcome. BUDGET AND OPERATING CAPABILITY Council’s budget has been prepared on an accrual basis. The change in operating capability of the local government is disclosed as the bottom line of the Operating Statement. It reflects the change in total wealth of the Council. Council estimates population and business levels within the Local Government area will remain in line with the long term strategic forecasts. This is reflected in the Long Term Strategic Financial Plan of the Council. Council’s operating capability is to be maintained for 2009/10 as compared to the previous year. FUNDING OF DEPRECIATION AND OTHER NON CURRENT ASSETS Depreciation Council will endeavour to set rates and charges to provide revenue sufficient to fully fund depreciation. Provisions Council will ensure funds are available to cover 100% of the current liability in respect of Long Service Leave and of Annual Leave. OTHER MATTERS CONCERNING RATES AND CHARGES, SUNDRY DEBTORS AND CREDIT FACILITIES

Collection of Outstanding Rates and Charges Council shall collect rate and charges in accordance with Councils Revenue Policy and the provisions of the Local Government Act. Collection of Outstanding Credit Accounts Council requires payment of fees and charges within the specified period and it is Council’s policy to pursue the collection of outstanding fees and charges. To this end Council has established administrative processes which allow for the payment of fees and charges by arrangement and for the selection of various options (including legal action) for the recovery of debt. Credit Facilities Credit facilities are only available to customers on completion and approval of a Commercial Credit Account Application. All accounts are to be paid in full no later than fourteen (14) days following the issue date of the invoice. No additional credit will be available if any invoice is outstanding in excess of 30 days. Payments in Advance Council accepts payments in advance by lump sum or by installments. Interest is not payable on any credit balances held.

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FEES AND CHRGES Regulatory fees In accordance with Section 1071A of the Local Government Act 1993, the Council shall by resolution fix a regulatory fee for services and facilities including but not limited to, an application for, or the issue of, an approval, consent, licence, permission, registration or other authority under a Local Government Act. In accordance with Section 1071A (2), the regulatory fees shall be no more than the cost to the local government of providing the service or taking the action for which the fee is charged. Non-regulatory fees The Council’s policy is to structure non-regulatory charges/fees so that the costs of each service, facility or activity provided are recovered.

Fees and charges will generally be contained in the Regulatory and Non Regulatory Fees and Charges Schedule as adopted by Council from time to time. The Council’s Regulatory and Non-Regulatory charges schedule contains all commercial and regulatory charges made by the Council and is open to inspection at the Council’s public office.

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Overall Plan for Special Rates & Charges 2009/10

OVERALL PLAN FOR SPECIAL RATES & CHARGES 2009/10 REGIONAL COUNCIL

A. OVERALL PLAN FOR SPECIAL RATES AND CHARGES Overall plan for Special Rates and Charges for the financial year 2009/10 as an addendum to the Revenue Statement 2009/10. B. SPECIAL RATES AND CHARGES (a) COUNCIL RURAL FIRE LEVY A special charge will be levied on all rateable land, not included in the Urban Fire Brigade area, under Section 971 of the Local Government Act 1993, to be known as the Council Rural Fire Levy. Funds collected are for the purpose of raising funds for the Rural Fire Brigades, contributing to the purchase and maintenance of buildings, land and/or equipment of equipment for the brigades. The Council is of the opinion that all land within the area serviced by the brigade receives a special benefit from those activities. The levy is based on the requirements of the Brigade as set out in its budget and agreed to annually by the Council. The total estimated cost is $436,250 for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 with a 20 year replacement cycle for fire brigade appliances. (b) FRASER ISLAND GARBAGE LEVY A special charge will be levied under Section 971 of the Local Government Act 1993 on all rateable land situated on Fraser Island to be known as the Fraser Island Garbage Levy. Funds collected are for the purposes of raising revenue for the disposal of garbage on Fraser Island. The Council is of the opinion that all land within the area serviced receives a special benefit from those activities. The total estimated cost is $105,324 for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010. (c) REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING NIGHTSOIL CHARGE. A special charge will be levied under Section 971 of the Local Government Act 1993 on all rateable land in the Town of Howard with an existing Nightsoil service as at 30 June 2003 to be known as the Sanitary Conversion Charge. Funds collected are for the purposes of funding the cost to Council for an alternative sewerage treatment system to the above properties only. The Council is of the opinion that all land within the area serviced receives a special benefit from those activities. The total estimated cost is $40,000.00 for the period 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2010 to be levied on each property over a maximum of 10 years from the date of installation of a Council approved Septic Sewerage System or 10 years commencing from the 1 July of the year following installation.

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Schedule of Rates & Charges 2009/10

SCHEDULE OF RATES & CHARGES 2009/10 REGIONAL COUNCIL

A. SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES - for the financial year 2009/10 as an addendum to the Revenue Statement 2009/10

B. DIFFERENTIAL GENERAL RATES

Category Differential Category Differential Rate

No Description

cents in

dollar

Minimum

Residential

1 Residential (Valuation $50,000 or less) 0.0165 $824.00

2 Residential (Valuation $50,001 to $199,000) 0.6056 $945.00

3 Residential (Valuation $199,001 to $299,000) 0.6003 $1,205.00

4 Residential (Valuation $299,001 to $499,000) 0.5779 $1,795.00

5 Residential (Valuation $499,001 and over) 0.4982 $2,889.00

Rural Residential and Primary Production

6 Rural Residential A – Tiaro 0.6056 $750.00

7 Rural Residential B – Woocoo 0.6056 $650.00

8 Primary Production 0.4869 $750.00

Commercial and Other

9 Large Commercial Retail Developments 0.7050 $1,106.00

10 Commercial/Industrial (Other) 0.9430 $824.00

11 Commercial/Industrial & City Centre 1.1056 $824.00

12 Commercial/Industrial (Rural) 0.6800 $750.00

13 Non-Residential (Other) 0.6490 $988.00

14 Fraser Island and Other Islands 0.4351 $824.00

Multi-Residential

15 2 to 10 multiple residential 0.6593 $1,648.00


17 24 to 25 multiple residential and part of a multi level complex 0.6593 $21,240.00













30 301 or greater multiple residential 0.6593 $62,662.00

31 < = 180 multiple residential units and part of a multi-level complex 0.6593 $161,070.00

32 > = 181 multiple residential units and part of a multi-level complex 0.6593 $172,900.00

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C. UTILITY CHARGES (a) SEWERAGE CHARGES


Charges

(1) In respect of all dwelling houses and re-locatable homes within the sewered area, whether occupied or not, provided the dwelling or home is occupied by not more than one family, and/or each home unit, within the meaning of the "Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997"

$602.00 per annum

(2) In respect of all sewered premises designed or used as shops, offices, motels, flats, tenements, boarding houses, halls, hotels, private caravan parks or designed or used for commercial manufacturing, repairing, buildings and like industries for each separate occupation and/or tenancy- a charge for the first water closet pedestal or slop hopper and for each additional pedestal slop hopper

$602.00 per annum

(3) Caravan Parks - sewerage pedestal charge based on the number of pedestals required by Council’s Local Law requirements for Caravan Parks not the actual number provided, excluding such pedestals provided in or for cabins, relocatable homes, mobile homes, motels and residences forming part of a Caravan Park complex, which pedestals are to attract a first or additional pedestal charge as set out in paragraph (1) to (2)

$602.00 per annum

(4) In respect of all premises designed or used as set out in paragraph (2) to (3) which are not connected to a sewerage main but in respect of which the Council is prepared to accept sewerage - charge shall be made in accordance with the basis as set out in paragraph (2) to (3) hereof for the minimum number of pedestals required to be provided pursuant to the Standard Sewerage by-laws

$602.00 per annum

(5) In respect of any structure, building or place on land which is not rateable under Section 957 of the Local Government Act 1993, a charge for the first pedestal or slop hopper and a charge for each additional pedestal slop hopper shall be levied on the person or body or state department at whose request the structure, building or place was provided with a sewerage connection

$602.00 per annum

(6) In respect of vacant rateable land from which the Council is prepared to accept

sewerage, a charge per separately subdivided allotment $602.00 per annum

(7) Charging of rates for vacant sewerage charges for properties in new subdivisions

registered by the Queensland Registrar of Titles shall be levied from the date of registration of the proposal plan

$602.00 per annum

(8) In respect of each 600mm part thereof of Urinal or each single use urinal connected in premises as defined in paragraph (2) to (5) inclusive

$301.00 per annum

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Sewerage Trade Waste Charges Sewerage Trade Waste charges in respect of all rateable land are listed below in

accordance with the Wide Bay Water Trade Waste Policy.

Category Description Charge

1 Flat Fee (incl admin, sampling & analysis every 3 years)

$258.70 per annum

Flat Fee (incl admin, sampling & analysis every year) $336.00 per annum

2

Volume $1.20 (per kL)

Flat Fee (incl admin, sampling & analysis twice yearly) $535.00 per annum

Volume $0.78 per kL

BOD5 $0.94 per kg

Suspended Solids $0.94 per kg

Chemical Oxygen Demand $0.94 per kg

Total Oil & Grease $0.94 per kg

Total Kheldal Nitrogen $0.94 per kg

Total Phosphorus $0.94 per kg

3

Ammonia (as Nitrogen) $0.94 per kg

Land within the Local Government area previously known as MARYBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

Charges

(1) These charges have been set as follows:

Standard Charge Per pedestal $508.00 per annum Vacant Land/Unconnected Sewerage Charge

per parcel $405.00 per annum

Other charge per pedestal $648.00 per annum

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(b) WATER CHARGES


Charges

(a) Access Charge

(i) Water access charge $312.00 per annum (ii) Vacant rateable land $312.00 per annum


A water usage charge per kilolitre shall be levied for all water used (as

measured):-

(i) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2009 up to and including 31 October 2009 at a charge of 115 cents per kilolitre; and

(ii) in the period commencing on or after 1 November 2009 up to and including 30

June 2010 at a charge of 137 cents per kilolitre; and

(iii) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2010 up to and including 31 October 2010 at a charge of 137 cents per kilolitre on the basis of charge made at the budget meeting for the 2008-2009 financial year.


MARYBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

Charges

(a) Access Charge The annual base water charges for 2009/10 shall be made and levied as follows:

Other Pipe Access Size Vacant Land

Residential Non-residential

Residential Non-Residential

20mm $384.00 $384.00 $467.00 $574.00 $701.00

25mm $722.00 $1,082.00

32mm $1,178.00 $1,772.00

40mm $1,847.00 $2,769.00

50mm $2,886.00 $4,329.00

80mm $5,911.00 $8,870.00

100mm $9,231.00 $13,847.00

150mm $20,776.00 $31,164.00

200mm $36,926.00 $55,388.00

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A water usage charge per kilolitre shall be levied for all water used (as

measured):-

(i) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2009 up to and including 31 October 2009 at a charge shown in (Table A – Schedule of rates and charges 2008/09);

(ii) in the period commencing on or after 1 November 2009 up to and including 30 June 2010 at a charge shown in (Table A) below per kilolitre;

and

(iii) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2010 up to and including 31 October 2010 at a charge shown in (Table A) below per kilolitre.

Table A (Consumption charges)

Metered properties Standard charge $1.12 for each kilolitre of water used up to 170kL $1.24 for each kilolitre of water used in excess of 170kL Other charge $1.63 for each kilolitre of water used Unmetered Properties* Standard charge $1.12 for each kilolitre of water allowance up to 170kL $1.24 for each kilolitre of water allowance in excess of 170kL Other charge $1.63 for each kilolitre of water allowance

Unmetered properties – Non Residential Water Allowance Water Allowance No. Kilolitres Small Commercial & professional Offices 100 Small Manufacturing Businesses & Workshops 300 Small Retail Businesses & Storage Sheds 100

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TIARO SHIRE COUNCIL - DIVISION 1 & 2

Charges (b) Access Charge

Water access charge levied on all properties within the defined water supply areas of Tiaro township :

(i) Water access charge $384.00 per annum (ii) Vacant rateable land $384.00 per annum

(c) Consumption Charge


(i) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2009 up to and including 31 October

2009 at a charge of :

• 94 cents per kilolitre for each kilolitre of water used up to 170kL; and • 104 cents per kilolitre for each kilolitre of water in excess of 170kL.

(ii) in the period commencing on or after 1 November 2009 up to and including 30

June 2010 at a charge of:


(iii) in the period commencing on or after 1 July 2010 up to and including 31 October

2010 at a charge of:


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(a) CLEANSING CHARGES Charges In respect to all improved mainland properties the following charges apply: Standard Waste Service Charge (i) 240 litre general waste wheelie bin serviced weekly and a recycling wheelie bin serviced fortnightly $268.00 per annum (iii) Minimum waste service charge $215.00 per annum

Recycling wheelie bin service An additional 240 litre recycling wheelie bin charge serviced fortnightly $60.00 per annum

Customised Waste Service Charge (i) A combined bulk bin/s serviced weekly and recycling wheelie bins serviced weekly. 1 cubic metre bin per service $1,109.00 per annum 1.5 cubic metre bin per service $1,634.00 per annum 2 cubic metre bin per service $2,159.00 per annum 3 cubic metre bin per service $3,178.00 per annum 4.5 cubic metre bin per service $4,772.00 per annum 20 cubic metre bin per service $21,646.00 per annum (ii) Minimum waste service charge $215.00 per annum Sanitary charge for a weekly service $858.30 per annum D. SPECIAL RATES AND CHARGES (a) COUNCIL RURAL FIRE LEVY Council Rural Fire Levy a charge of: $25.00 per annum (b) FRASER ISLAND GARBAGE LEVY Fraser Island Garbage Levy a charge of: $268.00 per annum (c) SANITARY CONVERSION CHARGE. The annual minimum charge is the lesser of one tenth of the total cost to Council or $700.00 per annum (d) ENVIRONMENTAL LEVY. Environmental Levy a charge per separate rateable valued parcel of land $10.00 per annum

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(e) WASTE MANAGEMENT. Waste Management Levy a charge per separate rateable valued parcel of land $65.00 per annum E GENERAL CHARGES The Council’s Regulatory and Non-regulatory Fees and Charges Schedule contains all general charges made. F REBATES AND CONCESSIONS

1. General Fund (1) Pensioners Rate Rebate Remissions (both single & married):- $150.00 per annum (2) Other concessions:- Community Groups Concession Policy - The first unit dollar amount excluding multiple residential complexes - $200.00 per annum (3) Cleansing Concession:-

For retirement/nursing home and caravan park multi-tenanted single assessment properties with greater than 2 units as defined in c(1) of the this Policy and where the minimum waste service charge applies : - $67.00 per unit per annum

G INTEREST ON OVERDUE RATES Council shall apply an interest rate compound on daily rest to be charged on overdue rates from previous financial years and rates levied in the 2009/10 Budget year that have not been paid by the due date:- 11 percent per annum H DISCOUNT ON RATES Discount is allowed for payment of rates in 45 days:- 10 percent

(excluding Council Rural Fire Levy, Sanitary Conversion Charge, Environmental Levy, Waste Management Levy, Excess Water and Change of Ownership Fee)

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Waste Management Policy 2009/10

WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY 2009/10

REGIONAL OBJECTIVE: To provide a safe and efficient waste and recyclables collection service that does not compromise the aesthetic characteristics of surrounding properties or the health of the residents in the Fraser Coast Regional Council Local Government Area. POLICY: 1. INTRODUCTION The collection of refuse and recyclables should be considered during the planning phase of a development or subdivision. Once the aesthetic and physical limitations of dedicated road footpath collection are exhausted, the development should make allowance for on-site collection. It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate that waste collection issues have been satisfactorily addressed in the submission. The waste collection system should aim to achieve the following outcomes. • To provide a high quality waste collection service to the Fraser Coast Regional

Council Local Government Area. • The number of waste bins does not compromise the aesthetic characteristics of

streetscape. • Both the customer and service provider can access the refuse bin storage area and

refuse collection point conveniently. • The location of waste bin storage area does not have adverse visual impacts on

surrounding properties. • The manoeuvring of refuse collection vehicles can be undertaken in a safe and

efficient manner, without detrimental impacts to any infrastructure. • The supply and servicing of waste bins complies with the requirements of the

current Fraser Coast Regional Council’s waste collection conditions. • Noise or odour generated from the refuse storage arrangements does not cause

any nuisance. • No Hazardous substance or liquid waste shall be disposed of through the general

waste or recycling collection system. 2. ACCESS AND MANOEUVRABILITY Access for refuse collection vehicles to bins or compactors should be maintained at all times. The design should comply with all the relevant requirements for transport, access, parking and servicing as set out in the relevant Council Planning Scheme – Parking and Access Code, and Policy Development Manual. Designs that require refuse collection vehicles to reverse more than one (1) truck length should be avoided. Pavement/carriageway trafficked by refuse collection vehicles should not be less than 5.5 m wide and constructed to a minimum local access (cul-de-sac) standard in accordance with the relevant Council Planning Scheme – Parking and Access Code, and Policy Development Manual.

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REGIONAL For on-site collection service, turning and manoeuvring facilities should be provided (e.g. 11.9 m manoeuvring radius and 12.4 m turning radius for refuse vehicles). Turnaround facilities should be provided for no through roads and staged developments. For sites fronting a road defined in the Road Hierarchy of the Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Planning Scheme as a minor collector road for an urban area, and a rural arterial road for a rural area, or above, the waste collection vehicles should enter and leave site in a forward motion. No under building servicing is available so the onus is on the developer to allow for the bins to be placed in an open collection point where no overhead restrictions apply. The operating clearance height should be adequate for the type of collection vehicle used. Operating clearance heights of 6.7m for front load vehicles, 4m for side load vehicles apply. All entry and exit gates should be of a width and design that allows access by the refuse collection vehicles. 1.5 cubic metre bulk bins should be positioned so that collection personnel do not have to move bins for more than 1m. The maximum gradient of the manual manoeuvring area shall be no more than 1% (1:100), and loading areas (which may extend to the access ramp) should be limited to 5% (1:20). 2 cubic metre or larger bulk bins should be positioned so that the front lift refuse vehicles can drive directly to the bulk bin without the need to manoeuvre the bulk bin prior to collection. The maximum gradient of the manoeuvring and loading areas (which may extend to the access ramp) should be limited to 2% (1:50). For a gradient above 2% (1:50), the bulk bin’s wheels should be removed. In instances where the gradient of the internal access roads are greater than 5% (1:20), a flat area(s) should be provided at the collection points for wheelie bins or bulk bins, as defined above. Where the development has been approved for an on-site service only, the applicant or owner must indemnify the Fraser Coast Regional Council and its Contractors in respect of damage to the pavement, other driving surfaces and adjoining infrastructure. 3. REFUSE SERVICE The minimum number and type of services required at a single unit, multiple units or property are subject to the collection points requirements and definitions outlined in this policy. Additional services can be requested by the owner or occupant of the premises. Additional services can be allocated based on the quantity of waste generated after consultation with the owner or occupant by Council’s Waste Services. Council at its discretion may determine to reduce the number of waste service bins by providing additional collection services. • Single unit (i.e. dwelling or office or shop) - One (1) standard waste service. • 2 accommodation units on a property (i.e. attached or detached duplex home,) –

Minimum of one (1) standard waste service. • Multiple accommodation units on a property greater than 2 units – Minimum of one

(1) standard waste service for each 2 units or part thereof rounded up to the next

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REGIONAL • highest standard waste service. Alternatively, the standard waste services can be

substituted with an equivalent combined waste service. • Caravan parks – Minimum of one (1) standard waste service for each 2 units or

part thereof rounded up to the next highest standard waste service. Alternatively, the standard waste services can be substituted with an equivalent combined waste service.

• Commercial and Industrial units - The requirements for commercial and industrial

premises have to be assessed by Council on a case by case basis, although a minimum of a standard waste service requirement applies.

Special treatment or disposal methods may need to be identified depending on the nature of the commercial or industrial premises. Where a hazardous substance is to be disposed of Council approval and fees will be required prior to disposal. Some regulated waste also requires special disposal application and approval by Council’s Waste Services. 4. CLEANSING CHARGES Cleansing charges are levied under Section 973 of the Local Government Act 1993 and identified within Councils Finance Revenue Policy. 5. STORAGE AREAS Site location of the storage area should comply with all the following requirements. • The storage area should be located more than 6 metres inside the front property

boundary except for bulk bin storage area. • The storage area should not adversely impact on adjoining properties including

noise or odour nuisance. • There may be more than one storage area located on a site. • The storage area should be located within 40 m of each dwelling unit. • The storage area shall be enclosed on at least three (3) sides and be a height of at

least 100mm over the height of the highest container with a permanent hardstand area for the containers to sit on.

• The storage area shall be of sufficient size to allow for bin(s) to be stored and

manoeuvred. Councils advice on the number and size of bins and the number of collections per week is recommended.

• Where refuse chutes are provided on multi storey buildings, two (2) chutes shall be

provided. One chute for general waste and another chute suitably designed for recyclable materials.

• Where refuse chutes are provided these should be constructed to allow refuse to

fall into the centre of the bin and to allow the temporary closure of the chute while bins are rotated. The chutes shall be constructed to prevent waste catching or accumulating in the chute. The chute construction shall prevent a person from entering the chute.

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REGIONAL • Where refuse chutes are provided they shall deliver waste to a storage area only,

bins must be manoeuvred to the collection point for servicing. • Environmental best practices may also include the installation of a trapped waste

connected to the sewer system and the provision of a roof canopy over the designated storage area. No containers shall be cleaned or washed where waste water will flow into a stormwater drain or off the subject property. A drainage plan shall be submitted where a wash down area is being provided.

• Where the storage areas and collection points are at different locations, bins that

require servicing must be manoeuvred to the collection points by 5:00am on collection days.

6. COLLECTION POINTS Dedicated road frontage and on site collection points. Typical collection points: • For a (detached or attached) unit or property fronting a dedicated road, this is at

the kerbside, in front of the property alignment. • Where the approved collection point is at the kerbside of the internal road, it is

preferred that wheelie bins are placed adjacent to each unit. • Where there are short dead end streets off the main internal road, sufficient level

areas should be provided beside the main internal road (near the intersection) for collection of the wheelie bins.

• Bulk bins are to be located within ten (10) metres of the front boundary if the

refuse vehicle cannot enter the site. Typically the following developments have dedicated road frontage collection points: • Detached or attached units in a individually titled subdivision. • Multi-unit sites with up to six (6) units in low or medium density residential areas. The maximum number of wheelie bins presented for collection on the road frontage of any property is be limited by the length of dedicated road frontage. Typically on-site collection is to be provided for the following cases: • The dedicated road frontage of the property is too narrow to permit kerbside

collection of wheelie bins. • Multi-unit sites with more than 6 units. For wheelie bins with on site collection, there must be approved designated collection points within the internal road reserve. For bulk bin(s) on site collection, the waste collection vehicle must be able to safely enter and leave the site to service the bin(s) at the approved designated collection point(s). The collection point for bulk bins shall be of sufficient size to allow the bin(s) to be manoeuvred for servicing with a minimum of 300mm clearance around the bin.

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REGIONAL 7. DEFINITIONS In the context of this document: Collection Point – the approved position where wheelie or bulk bins are presented for servicing. Combined Waste Service A combined bulk bin/s serviced weekly and recycle wheelie bins serviced fortnightly. 1 cubic metre waste bin plus 2 x 240 litre recycle bins 1.5 cubic metre waste bin plus 3 x 240 litre recycle bins 2 cubic metre waste bin plus 4 x 240 litre recycle bins 3 cubic metre waste bin plus 6 x 240 litre recycle bins 4.5 cubic metre waste bin plus 9 x 240 litre recycle bins The number of recycling bins allocated in the Combined Waste Service can be reduced on request without affecting the appropriate charge if approved by Council. Some of the consideration would be type of waste, location and land area. Dedicated road frontage – As defined in the Road Hierarchy of the Hervey Bay City Council’s Planning Scheme, a length of kerbside or footpath in front of the property alignment in where bins can be presented on the basis that each bin requires 1 metre. Equivalent combined waste service – Consists of by volume the equivalent number of Standard Waste Services for each 2 units or part thereof rounded up to the next highest Combined Waste Service. Hazardous Substance – As defined in the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 1997 On-site collection – An internal road system that has been approved by Council for the refuse collection vehicle to use to enter the site to service the waste bins. Refuse Bin – A receptacle (wheelie bin or bulk bin) used for the temporary storage of waste. Regulated waste – As defined in the Environmental Protection Regulation 1998 Standard Waste Service – One (1) waste 240 litre wheelie bin serviced weekly and one (1) recycle 240 litre wheelie bin serviced fortnightly. Storage Area – An area designated for storing on-site wheelie or bulk bins within the property that has been approved by Council. Unit – An attached or detached premises, a separate occupation or tenancy within a Residential, Commercial/Industrial, Resort, occupied site or any other type of premises on a registered plan.

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Community Group Concessions Policy

COMMUNITY GROUPS CONCESSIONS POLICY REGIONAL COUNCIL

OBJECTIVE: To establish guidelines for the granting of concessions for rates, charges and development fees to different categories of recreation, sporting, community, welfare & religious groups on an equitable basis. POLICY: Concessions for rates, utility charges and application fees will be granted in accordance with the percentage in the following table:

Category General Rate %

Water Charges

%

Sewerage Charges

%

Garbage Charges

%

Development

Application Fees

Water and Sewerage Connection

(where service

exists to the property)

Performance Bonds

Temporary Sanitary

Service or other Council

services during

construction

Churches 100%* 50% 50% Nil 50% 50% Nil Nil

Schools 100%* Nil Nil Nil 50% 50% Nil Nil Community &

Welfare # Up to 100%

50% 50% Nil 50% 50% Nil Nil

Housing Facilities for Aged Care

100% Nil Nil Nil 50% 50% Nil Nil

Emergency Services &

similar

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Nil Nil

Sporting & Recreation

# Up to 100%

Nil 50% Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

# Community & Welfare and Sporting & Recreation categories that occupy and lease land owned or held in

trust are to be granted a 100% General rate concession after the first unit dollar amount. The unit dollar amount is set out in Councils Revenue Statement and Schedule of rates and charges.

* Statutory exemptions are given under Section 28 of the Local Government Regulation 1994 for land owned

by churches, schools and church schools less than 20ha.

The concessions apply to the land and/or buildings owned or leased and used in accordance with the following definitions:

Definitions (a) Churches Principle place of worship for religious organisations (registered as such with the

Australian Taxation Office) and ancillary buildings on the same site directly related to public worship, community/youth facilities and education facilities. (Does not include land, halls, function rooms or the like used or able to be let for non church related purposes).

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Community Group Concessions Policy

COMMUNITY GROUPS CONCESSIONS POLICY REGIONAL COUNCIL

(b) Schools Primary or Secondary Education facilities recognised by the State and Federal

Governments as such for financial assistance. (c) Community & Welfare Organisations Non-profit organisations that exist primarily to undertake community service and

welfare activities and rely mainly on volunteer labour. (d) Housing Facilities for Aged Religious entities that provide housing for aged persons as defined in Section 39(1),

Schedule 4, of the Local Government Regulation 2005; and Non-profit organisations that provide hostel and/or nursing home type housing for

aged persons. (e) Emergency Services Non-profit emergency service organisations such as SES, Rural Fire Brigades, Air Sea

Rescue, Surf Life Saving Clubs and the like that rely wholly or in part on voluntary labour and funding drawn from the community.

(f) Sporting and Recreation Organisations Non-profit organisations that undertake particular sporting or recreational activities

for the benefit of members and rely on membership fees and community fundraising only. These clubs may hold restricted liquor licences.

This does not include clubs or organisations with paid employees, poker machines

and a general club liquor licence.

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Borrowing Policy 2009/10

BORROWING POLICY 2009/10

REGIONAL COUNCIL OBJECTIVE: To objective of this Borrowing Policy is to establish principles and set the level of borrowings for the 2009/2010 financial year and anticipated levels of borrowing for the following four (4) financial years. POLICY: A. NEW BORROWINGS Proposed borrowings for the financial years from 2008/2009 to 2013/2014 are set out in the Schedule below. Purpose New Borrowings Expected

2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 TermAdministration & Land 4,750,000 2,129,000 11,000 20 years

Airport 966,310 700,000 560,000 900,000 20 years

Coastal Management 1,000,000 740,000 1,500,000 20 years

Cultural/Community Facilities 602,624 1,797,443 1,350,000 10 - 20 years

Drainage 2,942,585 390,000 1,531,300 1,279,100 1,702,000 1,364,000 20 years

Other Facilities & Structures 300,000 3,934,000 5,639,000 3,200,000 10 - 20 years

Roads 7,967,582 8,865,318 5,299,200 5,669,600 6,385,200 4,335,300 10 - 20 years

Sewerage Infrastructure 1,788,415 4,439,000 3,167,000 575,000 20 years

Waste Management 1,909,984 250,000 400,000 455,000 740,000 10 - 20 years

Water Infrastructure 1,053,000 1,509,000 1,217,000 5,250,000 6,036,000 20 years

Total 23,280,500 24,753,761 19,174,500 17,328,700 16,363,200 5,699,300 * 2008/09 borrowings not drawn-down at the end of the financial year will be incorporated into 2009/10 to fund capital carryforward projects. B. PURPOSE OF NEW BORROWINGS Planned borrowings are to be raised to fund the acquisition, construction, replacement and major refurbishment of non-current physical assets in the categories as stated in Part A. C. REPAYMENT TERM The time for repayment of existing and proposed borrowings is planned to be within:

Purpose Expected Terms*

Land Purchases & Development 20 years

Buildings 20 years

Infrastructure Works 10 - 20 years

Solid Waste Management 20 years

Water and Sewerage Infrastructure 20 years

Airport 20 years

IT Infrastructure 5 years

Other Facilities & Structures and General Works (based on asset life)

10 – 20 years

• Terms of borrowings in principle should not exceed the estimated life of the asset.

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REGIONAL COUNCIL D. CONTROLLED ENTITIES Planned borrowings to be raised by Council controlled entities – Wide Bay Water Corporation

New Borrowings Purpose 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014

Expected Term

Water and Sewerage Infrastructure

5,000,000 18,478,000 7,230,000 4,819,000 - 20 years

Total 5,000,000 18,478,000 7,230,000 4,819,000 -

E. PRINCIPLES Council will consider the following principles when determining the annual borrowing program. Long Term Financial Viability Council will maintain a Long Term Strategic Financial Plan in order to demonstrate its long term financial viability and ability to service loan repayments. This plan will forecast future revenue and expenditure levels including loan borrowings and servicing costs. The plan will be reviewed annually during the budget process to ensure that Council remains financially viable in the long term and that the proposed budgets are consistent with the adopted strategy Approval will be sought annually for proposed maximum borrowings from the Department of Local Government & Planning for Capital works listed in the Long Term Strategic Financial Plan. Should the completion of capital works be delayed during the financial year, the loan draw down amount will be adjusted to avoid drawing down funds not required until the following financial year. Appropriate Debt/Revenue Ratios Council proposes to keep debt servicing costs below a maximum ceiling of 25% of annual rates revenue within the respective funds so as not to place undue burden upon future generations. Inter-Generational Equity Consideration for borrowing will be given to capital projects with an estimated useful life of ten years or more in order to apportion costs on an equitable basis over future generations of ratepayers. Internal Borrowings As an underlying strategy, Council will utilise unspent Capital Reserves before borrowing for specific functions. To achieve this it will necessary to establish an internal treasury function to ensure that funds borrowed from reserves held for specific capital purposes are reimbursed. Loan Principal amounts internally borrowed from reserves will be repaid with appropriate finance costs associated with the internal loan. This strategy may also require Council to borrow for short term working capital towards the end of the financial year, and before rate revenue is received in the following financial year.

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REGIONAL COUNCIL Short-term Working Capital Borrowings for short-term working capital will be repaid upon receipt of the annual rates levies in the following financial year, which complies with Section 55(1)(e) of the Local Government Finance Standard 2005. HEAD OF POWER: Local Government Act 1993 (Sections 525-526). Local Government Finance Standard 2005 (Section 8 & Section 55). Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982. RELATED LOCAL LAW: Nil RELATED DOCUMENTS: Long Term Strategic Financial Plan RELATED DELEGATIONS: Delegation to Council. (Sub-delegation not permissible).

DEFINITIONS:

Debt Servicing Ratio Interest & Redemption/Annual rates revenue

Internal Borrowing Utilisation of reserve funds in lieu of external loan borrowing.

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Budgeted Financial Statements

BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY 2009/10 REGIONAL COUNCIL

Revenue Ratio Benchmark Performance IndicatorRates & Annual Charges < 50% GoodTotal Recurrent Revenue 50% - 70% Needs Monitoring

> 70% Corrective Action RequiredThis indicator assesses the degree of

dependence on rating revenue.

Revenue Ratio %

71% 72% 73% 74% 75% 76% 77% 78% 78%

70%

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20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Good

Needs Monitoring

Corrective Action

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

FORECAST

Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Revenue from ordinary activitiesRates and Charges

General Rates 52,524,054 55,328,617 60,112,473 65,312,008 70,963,508 77,106,436Environmental Levy 454,390 472,150 512,973 557,344 605,571 657,992Waste Charges 10,552,150 12,719,717 13,711,855 14,781,380 15,934,327 17,017,861Water Charges 7,917,452 8,557,448 9,263,438 10,027,671 10,854,954 11,750,488Sewerage Charges 6,035,329 6,572,701 7,085,372 7,638,031 8,233,797 8,876,033Less: Discounts and Pensioner Remissions (9,395,507) (10,117,843) (10,920,001) (11,787,198) (12,724,814) (13,738,680)

68,087,868 73,532,791 79,766,110 86,529,236 93,867,344 101,670,131

Fees & Charges 15,007,829 12,969,501 13,656,885 14,380,700 15,142,877 15,945,449Grants /Subsidies Current 8,193,747 7,430,244 7,430,244 7,430,244 7,430,244 7,430,244Other 3,164,448 3,137,719 3,263,228 3,393,757 3,529,507 3,670,688Interest Earnings 1,823,663 1,705,584 1,705,584 1,705,584 1,705,584 1,705,584Recoverable Works 1,841,968 1,176,480 1,176,480 1,176,480 1,176,480 1,176,480Competitive Neutrality/ITE 2,725,000 2,725,000 2,725,000 2,725,000 2,725,000 2,725,000Dividend 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000WBW Corporate Costs 660,000 660,000 660,000 660,000 660,000 660,000Corporate Costs 525,000 525,000 552,825 582,125 612,977 645,465

Total Operating Revenues 103,529,522 105,362,319 112,436,356 120,083,126 128,350,014 137,129,041

Expenses from ordinary activities

Operational Costs 73,333,723 74,073,759 78,333,000 82,837,147 87,600,283 92,637,300Community Service Obligations 68,008 0 0 0 0 0Corporate Costs/Landfill Payment 0 0 0 0 0 0Dividends 525,001 525,001 525,001 525,001 525,001 525,001

Total Operating Expenses before Depreciation & Finance Costs 73,926,732 74,598,760 78,858,001 83,362,148 88,125,284 93,162,301

Finance Costs 2,846,091 3,841,198 4,701,044 5,440,570 6,509,938 6,470,077Depreciation 29,656,490 29,656,490 31,744,104 32,681,378 33,596,043 34,310,668

Total Finance & Deprec. Exp. 32,502,581 33,497,688 36,445,148 38,121,948 40,105,981 40,780,746

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) (2,899,791) (2,734,129) (2,866,793) (1,400,971) 118,748 3,185,995

Reserve Transfers

Transfer from/(to) Reserves - Operating 807,623 0 0 0 0 0Transfer to Reserves - Operating 0 0 0 0 0 0Environmental Levy (123,310) (472,150) (512,973) (557,344) (605,571) (657,992)

Tota Operating Reserve Transfers 684,313 (472,150) (512,973) (557,344) (605,571) (657,992)

Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before capital items (2,215,478) (3,206,279) (3,379,766) (1,958,314) (486,823) 2,528,003

CURRENT BUDGET BUDGET

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Depreciation Funding Ratio Benchmark Performance Indicator

Depreciation Expense 100% Good

% Funded Depreciation 80% - 99% Needs Monitoring

<80% Corrective Action RequiredThis indicator assesses a Council's ability

to fund its depreciation of assets

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5,000,000

10,000,000

15,000,000

20,000,000

25,000,000

30,000,000

35,000,000

40,000,000

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40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

110%

120%

Depreciation Expense 29,656,490 31,744,104 32,681,378 33,596,043 34,310,668 35,072,815 35,998,586 36,889,931 37,854,822 38,899,744

% Funded Depreciation 89% 90% 94% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

STATEMENT OF CAPITAL FUNDING

FORECAST


CAPITAL FUNDING AND EXPENDITURE

Sources of capital funding

Proceeds from the sale of capital assets 2,087,575 3,834,000 3,913,000 2,328,000 2,212,000 2,198,000Proceeds from the sale of Inventory Land 0 0 0 0 0 0Loan Borrowings 26,108,055 21,453,761 17,074,500 15,228,700 14,263,200 3,599,300Developer Contributions - Cash 0 113,000 80,000 63,000 113,000 128,000Depreciation 29,656,490 29,656,490 31,744,104 32,681,378 33,596,043 34,310,668Capital Grants & Subsidies 11,426,145 6,613,865 5,605,550 6,374,000 5,056,500 1,072,500

0 0 0 0 0 069,278,265 61,671,116 58,417,154 56,675,078 55,240,743 41,308,468

Application of capital funding 0 0 0 0 0 0Capital Expenditure 0 0 0 0 0 0

New Capital Purchases 0 22,392,483 16,716,849 14,796,489 15,626,030 7,062,884Replacement Capital Purchases 65,791,984 31,798,707 31,549,544 31,622,800 29,092,506 24,272,328Prioritisation 0 0 0 0 0 0

65,791,984 54,191,190 48,266,393 46,419,289 44,718,536 31,335,212 0 0 0 0 0 0

Principal loan redemptions : 0 0 0 0 0 0Loan Redemptions 4,598,885 4,730,095 6,391,821 7,604,926 8,131,542 9,358,276

Net Capital Expenditure 1,112,604 (2,749,832) (3,758,940) (2,650,863) (2,390,665) (614,980)

TRUNK INFRASTRUCTURE


Loan Borrowings 0 3,300,000 2,100,000 2,100,000 2,100,000 2,100,000Developer Contributions - Cash 2,537,357 7,700,000 4,900,000 4,900,000 4,900,000 4,900,000Developer Contributions - Contributed Assets 11,500,000 11,500,000 9,000,000 9,000,000 9,000,000 9,000,000Capital Grants & Subsidies 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 014,037,357 22,500,000 16,000,000 16,000,000 16,000,000 16,000,000

Application of capital fundingContributed Assets 11,500,000 11,500,000 9,000,000 9,000,000 9,000,000 9,000,000

Capital Expenditure 0 0 0 0 0 0New Capital Purchases 0 0 0 0 0 0New Capital Purchases 0 11,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000Prioritisation 0 0 0 0 0 0

11,500,000 22,500,000 16,000,000 16,000,000 16,000,000 16,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 0

Principal loan redemptions : 0 0 0 0 0 0Loan Redemptions 0 0 146,917 243,410 345,895 454,745

Net Trunk Capital Expenditure (2,537,357) - 146,917 243,410 345,895 454,745


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Debt Service Rates Ratio Benchmark Performance IndicatorDebt Servicing Costs < 15% GoodTotal Annual Rates Revenue 15% - 25% Needs Monitoring

> 25% Corrective Action Required

This indicator assesses the degree to which revenues from annual rates are committed to the repayment of debt.

Debt Service Rates Ratio %

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

General 12% 15% 17% 18% 18% 18% 15% 15% 15% 14%

Water 19% 19% 17% 20% 19% 17% 16% 15% 14% 13%

Wastewater 13% 13% 18% 21% 19% 18% 17% 16% 15% 14%

Waste 3% 5% 5% 3% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2%

Total FCRC 12% 14% 15% 16% 16% 15% 13% 12% 12% 11%

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Good

Needs Monitoring

Corrective Action

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FORECAST


Receipts from customers 101,724,597 103,656,735 110,730,772 118,377,542 126,644,430 135,423,457Payments to suppliers and employees (73,252,969) (74,598,760) (78,858,001) (83,362,148) (88,125,284) (93,162,301)

28,471,628 29,057,975 31,872,771 35,015,393 38,519,145 42,261,157

Interest received 1,823,662 1,705,584 1,705,584 1,705,584 1,705,584 1,705,584Borrowing costs (2,846,091) (3,841,198) (4,701,044) (5,440,570) (6,509,938) (6,470,077)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities 27,449,199 26,922,361 28,877,311 31,280,408 33,714,792 37,496,663

Cash flow from investing activities:Payments for property, plant and equipment (65,791,984) (65,191,190) (55,266,393) (53,419,289) (51,718,536) (38,335,212)

Proceeds from sale of property plant and equipment 2,087,575 3,834,000 3,913,000 2,328,000 2,212,000 2,198,000Proceeds Contributions & Grants 13,963,502 14,426,865 10,585,550 11,337,000 10,069,500 6,100,500

Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities (49,740,907) (46,930,325) (40,767,843) (39,754,289) (39,437,036) (30,036,712)

Cash flow from financing activities:Proceeds from borrowings 23,280,500 24,753,761 19,174,500 17,328,700 16,363,200 5,699,300Repayment of borrowings (4,598,885) (4,730,095) (6,538,738) (7,848,336) (8,477,437) (9,813,020)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities 18,681,615 16,401,885 12,635,762 9,480,364 7,885,763 (4,113,720)

Net increase (decrease) in cash held (3,610,093) (3,606,079) 745,230 1,006,482 2,163,518 3,346,231

Cash at beginning of reporting period 22,992,266 19,382,173 15,776,094 16,521,324 17,527,806 19,691,325

Cash at end of reporting period 19,382,173 15,776,094 16,521,324 17,527,806 19,691,325 23,037,555


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Capital Expenditure Ratio Benchmark Performance Indicator

Total Capital Expenditure > 1:1 Good

Total Depreciation Expense 1:1 Needs Monitoring

<1:1 Corrective Action Required

This indicator assesses a council's ability to replace or add to capital assets compared with the consumption

(depreciation) of assets.

Capital Expenditure Ratio

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1.00

2.00

3.00

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Capital Expenditure Ratio Capitial Replacement Ratio

Good

Needs Monitoring

Corrective Action

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

FORECASTEstimate Estimate Estimate Estimate

2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

Current AssetsCash assets & Investments 19,382,173 15,776,094 16,521,324 17,527,806 19,691,325 23,037,555 Receivables 10,007,963 10,007,963 10,007,963 10,007,963 10,007,963 10,007,963 Inventories 1,625,947 1,625,947 1,625,947 1,625,947 1,625,947 1,625,947 Other 235,758 235,758 235,758 235,758 235,758 235,758 Tax Assets 435,188 435,188 435,188 435,188 435,188 435,188

31,687,029 28,080,950 28,826,180 29,832,662 31,996,181 35,342,411

Non-Current AssetsOther 1,547,564 1,547,564 1,547,564 1,547,564 1,547,564 1,547,564 Property, plant and equipment 1,063,777,363 1,106,978,063 1,135,587,351 1,162,997,262 1,187,907,755 1,198,734,299 Work In Progress 8,548,658 13,038,238 11,053,279 10,683,858 10,343,707 7,667,042

1,073,873,585 1,121,563,865 1,148,188,194 1,175,228,684 1,199,799,026 1,207,948,905

TOTAL ASSETS 1,105,560,614 1,149,644,815 1,177,014,374 1,205,061,346 1,231,795,207 1,243,291,317 Current Liabilities

Payables 14,738,275 14,738,275 14,738,275 14,738,275 14,738,275 14,738,275 Provisions 2,284,784 2,426,441 2,576,880 2,736,646 2,906,319 3,086,510

17,023,059 17,164,716 17,315,155 17,474,921 17,644,594 17,824,785 Non-Current Liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities 60,571,522 80,595,189 93,230,950 102,711,314 110,597,077 106,483,356 Provisions 4,090,886 4,344,521 4,613,881 4,899,942 5,203,738 5,526,370

64,662,408 84,939,710 97,844,832 107,611,256 115,800,815 112,009,726

TOTAL LIABILITIES 81,685,467 102,104,425 115,159,987 125,086,177 133,445,409 129,834,512

NET COMMUNITY ASSETS 1,023,875,146 1,047,540,390 1,061,854,387 1,079,975,169 1,098,349,798 1,113,456,805

Community Equity

Capital and Capital Reserves 1,014,422,973 1,038,072,514 1,051,641,282 1,068,832,334 1,085,090,278 1,096,904,797 Other reserves 9,452,173 9,467,876 10,136,353 11,096,002 13,205,777 16,490,903 Retained surplus/(deficit) 0 (0) 76,753 46,833 53,744 61,105

TOTAL COMMUNITY EQUITY 1,023,875,146 1,047,540,390 1,061,854,387 1,079,975,169 1,098,349,798 1,113,456,805

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYFORECAST

Estimate Estimate Estimate EstimateCommunity Equity 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

Capital and Capital ReservesOpening Balance 988,365,301 1,014,422,973 1,038,072,514 1,051,641,282 1,068,832,334 1,085,090,278

Movements 26,057,672 23,649,540 13,568,768 17,191,052 16,257,944 11,814,520 Closing Balance 1,014,422,973 1,038,072,514 1,051,641,282 1,068,832,334 1,085,090,278 1,096,904,797

Other reservesOpening Balance 10,234,711 9,452,173 9,467,876 10,136,353 11,096,002 13,205,777

Movements (782,538) 15,703 668,477 959,649 2,109,775 3,285,126 Closing Balance 9,452,173 9,467,876 10,136,353 11,096,002 13,205,777 16,490,903

Retained surplus/(deficit)Opening Balance (6,146,130) - - - - -

Movements 6,146,130 - - - - - Closing Balance - - - - - -

TOTAL COMMUNITY EQUITY 1,023,875,146 1,047,540,390 1,061,777,635 1,079,928,336 1,098,296,054 1,113,395,700



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Current Budget2008/09 2009/10 % Inc 2009/10



General Rates 52,524,054 55,328,617 5.34% 55,328,617Environmental Levy 454,390 472,150 3.91% 472,150Waste Charges 10,552,150 12,719,717 20.54% 12,719,717Water Charges 7,917,452 8,557,448 8.08% 8,557,448Sewerage Charges 6,035,329 6,572,701 0.00% 6,572,701Less: Discounts and Pensioner Remissions (9,395,507) (10,117,843) 7.69% (10,117,843)

68,087,868 73,532,791 8.00% 73,532,791

Fees & Charges 15,007,829 12,969,501 -13.58% 12,969,501Grants /Subsidies Current 8,193,747 7,430,244 -9.32% 7,430,244Other 3,164,448 3,137,719 -0.84% 3,137,719Interest Earnings 1,823,663 1,705,584 -6.47% 1,705,584Recoverable Works 1,841,968 1,176,480 -36.13% 1,176,480Competitive Neutrality/ITE 2,725,000 2,725,000 0.00% 2,725,000Dividend 1,500,000 1,500,000 0.00% 1,500,000WBW Corporate Costs 660,000 660,000 0.00% 660,000Corporate Costs 525,000 525,000 0.00% 525,000

Total Operating Revenues 103,529,522 105,362,319 1.77% 105,362,319


Operational Costs 73,333,723 74,073,759 1.01% 74,073,759Community Service Obligations 68,008 0 0Corporate Costs/Landfill Payment 0 0 0Dividends 525,001 525,001 0.00% 525,001

Total Operating Expenses before Depreciation & Finance Costs 73,926,732 74,598,760 0.91% 74,598,760

Finance Costs 2,846,091 3,841,198 34.96% 3,841,198Depreciation 29,656,490 29,656,490 0.00% 29,656,490

Total Finance & Deprec. Exp. 32,502,581 33,497,688 34.96% 33,497,688

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) (2,899,791) (2,734,129) -34.10% (2,734,129)

Reserve Transfers

Transfer from/(to) Reserves - Operating 807,623 0 0.00% 0Transfer to Reserves - Operating 0 0 0.00% 0Environmental Levy (123,310) (472,150) 0.00% (472,150)

Tota Operating Reserve Transfers 684,313 (472,150) 0.00% (472,150)

Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before capital items (2,215,478) (3,206,279) (3,206,279)

CAPITAL FUNDING AND EXPENDITURE Carryforward2008/09


Proceeds from the sale of capital assets 2,087,575 3,834,000 0 3,834,000Loan Borrowings 26,108,055 21,453,761 3,390,293 24,844,054Developer Contributions - Cash 0 113,000 732,984 845,984Depreciation 29,656,490 29,656,490 0 29,656,490Capital Grants & Subsidies 11,426,145 6,613,865 3,609,619 10,223,484

0 0 0 069,278,265 61,671,116 7,732,896 69,404,012

Application of capital fundingCapital Expenditure

New Capital Purchases 0 22,392,483 7,720,729 30,113,212Replacement Capital Purchases 65,791,984 31,798,707 6,763,165 38,561,872

65,791,984 54,191,190 14,483,894 68,675,084 Principal loan redemptions :Loan Redemptions 4,598,885 4,730,095 0 4,730,095

Net Capital Expenditure 1,112,604 (2,749,832) 6,750,998 4,001,166

Total Capital Reserve Transfers (790,725) (456,447) (6,750,998) (7,207,445)

NET CAPITAL (Surplus)/Deficit 321,879 (3,206,279) - (3,206,279)

TRUNK INFRASTRUCTURESources of capital funding

Loan Borrowings 0 3,300,000 0 3,300,000Developer Contributions - Cash 2,537,357 7,700,000 0 7,700,000Developer Contributions - Contributed Assets 11,500,000 11,500,000 0 11,500,000Capital Grants & Subsidies 0 0 0 0

14,037,357 22,500,000 - 22,500,000

Application of capital fundingContributed Assets 11,500,000 11,500,000 0 11,500,000

Capital Expenditure 0 0 0 0New Capital Purchases 0 11,000,000 0 11,000,000

11,500,000 22,500,000 - 22,500,000

Loan Redemptions 0 0 0 0 Net Trunk Capital Expenditure (2,537,357) - - -

Retained surplus (deficiency) for the year (0) (0) (0) (0)

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Current Budget GENERAL FUND2008/09 2009/10 % Inc 2009/10



General Rates 52,685,123 55,328,617 5.02% 55,328,617Environmental Levy 454,390 472,150 3.91% 472,150Waste Charges 0 0 0Water Charges 0 0 0Sewerage Charges 0 0 0.00% 0Less: Discounts and Pensioner Remissions (6,705,270) (7,021,106) 4.71% (7,021,106)

46,434,243 48,779,661 5.05% 48,779,661

Fees & Charges 10,891,301 9,590,740 -11.94% 9,590,740Grants /Subsidies Current 8,088,704 7,430,244 -8.14% 7,430,244Other 2,762,244 2,534,381 -8.25% 2,534,381Interest Earnings 1,696,683 1,599,000 -5.76% 1,599,000Recoverable Works 1,841,968 1,176,480 -36.13% 1,176,480Competitive Neutrality/ITE 2,725,000 2,725,000 0.00% 2,725,000Dividend 1,500,000 1,500,000 0.00% 1,500,000WBW Corporate Costs 660,000 660,000 0.00% 660,000Corporate Costs 525,000 525,000 0.00% 525,000

Total Operating Revenues 77,125,142 76,520,506 -0.78% 76,520,506


Operational Costs 58,754,577 57,714,002 -1.77% 57,714,002Community Service Obligations 68,008 0 -100.00% 0Corporate Costs/Landfill Payment 0 0 0Dividends (6,309,978) (6,555,477) 3.89% (6,555,477)

Total Operating Expenses before Depreciation & Finance Costs 52,512,607 51,158,525 -2.58% 51,158,525

Finance Costs 1,848,055 2,589,206 40.10% 2,589,206Depreciation 25,528,878 25,528,878 0.00% 25,528,878


Operating Surplus/(Deficit) (2,764,398) (2,756,103) -38.31% (2,756,103)

Reserve Transfers

Transfer from/(to) Reserves - Operating 807,623 0 0.00% 0Transfer to Reserves - Operating 0 0 0.00% 0Environmental Levy (123,310) (472,150) 0.00% (472,150)

Tota Operating Reserve Transfers 684,313 (472,150) 0.00% (472,150)

Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before capital items (2,080,085) (3,228,253) 0.00% (3,228,253)



Proceeds from the sale of capital assets 2,087,575 3,834,000 0 3,834,000Loan Borrowings 19,185,620 15,255,761 1,590,608 16,846,369Developer Contributions - Cash 0 113,000 732,984 845,984Depreciation 25,528,878 25,528,878 0 25,528,878Capital Grants & Subsidies 10,125,617 4,213,865 2,489,619 6,703,484

0 0 0 056,927,690 48,945,504 4,813,211 53,758,715


New Capital Purchases 0 14,206,983 4,691,882 18,898,865Replacement Capital Purchases 57,804,988 28,306,870 6,222,165 34,529,035

57,804,988 42,513,853 10,914,047 53,427,900 Principal loan redemptions :Loan Redemptions 3,329,223 3,203,398 0 3,203,398

Net Capital Expenditure 4,206,521 (3,228,253) 6,100,836 2,872,583

Total Capital Reserve Transfers (3,672,192) 0 (6,100,836) (6,100,836)

NET CAPITAL (Surplus)/Deficit 534,329 (3,228,253) - (3,228,253)


Loan Borrowings 0 3,300,000 0 3,300,000Developer Contributions - Cash 2,537,357 7,700,000 0 7,700,000Developer Contributions - Contributed Assets 11,500,000 11,500,000 0 11,500,000Capital Grants & Subsidies 0 0 0 0

14,037,357 22,500,000 - 22,500,000

Application of capital fundingContributed Assets 11,500,000 11,500,000 0 11,500,000

Capital Expenditure 0 0 0 0New Capital Purchases 0 11,000,000 0 11,000,000

11,500,000 22,500,000 - 22,500,000

Loan Redemptions 0 0 0 0 Net Trunk Capital Expenditure (2,537,357) - - -

Retained surplus (deficiency) for the year (77,056) (0) - (0)

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Current Budget WASTE FUND2008/09 2009/10 % Inc 2009/10



General Rates 0 0 0Environmental Levy 0 0 0Waste Charges 10,552,150 12,719,717 20.54% 12,719,717Water Charges 0 0 0Sewerage Charges 0 0 0.00% 0Less: Discounts and Pensioner Remissions (900,593) (1,571,954) 74.55% (1,571,954)

9,651,557 11,147,763 15.50% 11,147,763

Fees & Charges 3,951,156 3,094,762 -21.67% 3,094,762Grants /Subsidies Current 60,000 0 -100.00% 0Other 229,700 554,116 141.23% 554,116Interest Earnings 45,799 46,584 1.72% 46,584Recoverable Works 0 0 0Competitive Neutrality/ITE 0 0 0Dividend 0 0 0WBW Corporate Costs 0 0 0Corporate Costs 0 0 0



Operational Costs 10,068,418 11,721,389 16.42% 11,721,389Community Service Obligations 0 0 0Corporate Costs/Landfill Payment 0 0 0Dividends 2,416,150 2,440,708 1.02% 2,440,708


Finance Costs 143,571 247,594 72.45% 247,594Depreciation 300,000 300,000 0.00% 300,000

Total Finance & Deprec. Exp. 443,571 547,594 72.45% 547,594

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 1,010,073 133,534 -79.40% 133,534

Reserve Transfers

Transfer from/(to) Reserves - Operating 0 0 0.00% 0Transfer to Reserves - Operating 0 0 0.00% 0Environmental Levy 0 0 0.00% 0

Tota Operating Reserve Transfers 0 0 0.00% 0

Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before capital items 1,010,073 133,534 0.00% 133,534



Proceeds from the sale of capital assets 0 0 0 0Loan Borrowings 1,909,984 250,000 1,799,685 2,049,685Developer Contributions - Cash 0 0 0 0Depreciation 300,000 300,000 0 300,000Capital Grants & Subsidies 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 02,209,984 550,000 1,799,685 2,349,685


New Capital Purchases 0 510,000 1,799,685 2,309,685Replacement Capital Purchases 4,324,778 230,000 500,000 730,000

4,324,778 740,000 2,299,685 3,039,685 Principal loan redemptions :Loan Redemptions 275,014 326,863 0 326,863

Net Capital Expenditure 2,389,808 516,863 500,000 1,016,863

Total Capital Reserve Transfers (1,397,794) (383,329) (500,000) (883,329)

NET CAPITAL (Surplus)/Deficit 992,014 133,534 - 133,534


Loan Borrowings 0 0 0 0Developer Contributions - Cash 0 0 0 0Developer Contributions - Contributed Assets 0 0 0 0Capital Grants & Subsidies 0 0 0 0

- - - -

Application of capital fundingContributed Assets 0 0 ` 0

Capital Expenditure 0 0 0 0New Capital Purchases 0 0 0 0

- - - -

Loan Redemptions 0 0 0 0 Net Trunk Capital Expenditure - - - -

Retained surplus (deficiency) for the year 18,059 0 - 0

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Current Budget WATER FUND2008/09 2009/10 % Inc 2009/10



General Rates 0 0 0Environmental Levy 0 0 0Waste Charges 0 0 0Water Charges 7,917,452 8,557,448 8.08% 8,557,448Sewerage Charges 0 0 0.00% 0Less: Discounts and Pensioner Remissions (968,607) (867,513) -10.44% (867,513)

6,948,845 7,689,935 10.66% 7,689,935

Fees & Charges 165,373 162,382 -1.81% 162,382Grants /Subsidies Current 45,043 0 -100.00% 0Other 120,003 49,222 -58.98% 49,222Interest Earnings 81,181 30,000 -63.05% 30,000Recoverable Works 0 0 0Competitive Neutrality/ITE 0 0 0Dividend 0 0 0WBW Corporate Costs 0 0 0Corporate Costs 0 0 0



Operational Costs 3,032,358 2,869,527 -5.37% 2,869,527Community Service Obligations 0 0 0Corporate Costs/Landfill Payment 0 0 0Dividends 2,485,532 2,609,809 5.00% 2,609,809

Total Operating Expenses before Depreciation & Finance Costs 5,517,890 5,479,335 -0.70% 5,479,335

Finance Costs 427,233 493,300 15.46% 493,300Depreciation 1,824,425 1,824,425 0.00% 1,824,425


Operating Surplus/(Deficit) (409,103) 134,478 -7.01% 134,478

Reserve Transfers



Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before capital items (409,103) 134,478 0.00% 134,478



Proceeds from the sale of capital assets 0 0 0 0Loan Borrowings 1,053,000 1,509,000 0 1,509,000Developer Contributions - Cash 0 0 0 0Depreciation 1,824,425 1,824,425 0 1,824,425Capital Grants & Subsidies 500,000 0 1,120,000 1,120,000

0 0 0 03,377,425 3,333,425 1,120,000 4,453,425


New Capital Purchases 0 789,500 1,229,162 2,018,662Replacement Capital Purchases 3,075,934 1,738,930 41,000 1,779,930

3,075,934 2,528,430 1,270,162 3,798,592 Principal loan redemptions :Loan Redemptions 497,324 939,474 0 939,474

Net Capital Expenditure 195,833 134,478 150,162 284,640

Total Capital Reserve Transfers (663,934) 0 (150,162) (150,162)

NET CAPITAL (Surplus)/Deficit (468,101) 134,478 - 134,478



- - - -

Application of capital fundingContributed Assets 0 0 0 0


- - - -


Retained surplus (deficiency) for the year 58,999 (0) - (0)

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Current Budget SEWERAGE FUND2008/09 2009/10 % Inc 2009/10



General Rates 0 0 0Environmental Levy 0 0 0Waste Charges 0 0 0Water Charges 0 0 0Sewerage Charges 6,035,329 6,572,701 0.00% 6,572,701Less: Discounts and Pensioner Remissions (821,037) (657,270) -19.95% (657,270)

5,214,292 5,915,431 13.45% 5,915,431

Fees & Charges 0 121,618 121,618Grants /Subsidies Current 0 0 0Other 52,500 0 -100.00% 0Interest Earnings 0 30,000 30,000Recoverable Works 0 0 0Competitive Neutrality/ITE 0 0 0Dividend 0 0 0WBW Corporate Costs 0 0 0Corporate Costs 0 0 0



Operational Costs 1,639,439 1,768,841 7.89% 1,768,841Community Service Obligations 0 0 0Corporate Costs/Landfill Payment 0 0 0Dividends 1,933,297 2,029,962 5.00% 2,029,962


Finance Costs 427,233 511,097 19.63% 511,097Depreciation 2,003,187 2,003,187 0.00% 2,003,187


Operating Surplus/(Deficit) (736,364) (246,038) -10.76% (246,038)

Reserve Transfers



Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before capital items (736,364) (246,038) 0.00% (246,038)



Proceeds from the sale of capital assets 0 0 0 0Loan Borrowings 1,510,000 4,439,000 0 4,439,000Developer Contributions - Cash 0 0 0 0Depreciation 2,003,187 2,003,187 0 2,003,187Capital Grants & Subsidies 820,000 2,400,000 0 2,400,000

0 0 0 04,333,187 8,842,187 - 8,842,187


New Capital Purchases 0 6,886,000 0 6,886,000Replacement Capital Purchases 3,099,500 1,522,907 0 1,522,907

3,099,500 8,408,907 - 8,408,907 Principal loan redemptions :Loan Redemptions 497,324 260,359 0 260,359

Net Capital Expenditure (736,363) (172,921) - (172,921)

Total Capital Reserve Transfers 0 (73,118) 0 (73,118)

NET CAPITAL (Surplus)/Deficit (736,363) (246,039) - (246,039)



- - - -

Application of capital fundingContributed Assets 0 0 0 0


- - - -


Retained surplus (deficiency) for the year (1) 0 - 0

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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT VARIANCES 2008/09

REGIONAL COUNCIL

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present to the Budget Meeting information about the financial operations and anticipated financial result for the 2008/09 financial year. BACKGROUND Section 521(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 requires the Chief Executive Officer to present to its budget meeting a document about the financial operations and financial position of the local government for the previous year. Section 57 of the Local Government Finance Standard 2005 states that the document must be prepared on an accrual basis; and State the following –

(i) the estimated revenue and expenses stated in the adopted budget for the financial year;

(ii) the anticipated actual revenue and expenses for the financial year; and

(iii) if there are significant differences between (i) & (ii) above, an explanation of the

differences and a statement about whether the nature or effect of the difference will affect the local government’s budget for the following year.

PROPOSAL The Financial Performance Statements (Attachment 1) included in this document provide details of the financial operations for 2008/09 including the original budget, amended budget and estimated actual results for the financial year. SIGNIFICANT VARIANCES 2008/09 The forecast operating surplus after appropriations for 2008/09 is $1,389,025 compared to the revised budget deficit of ($58,710). Major operating variances in relation to the revised budget include the following – Operating Revenue Additional net rates revenue received during the financial year totalled $1.3 million. Other revenue sources including fees & charges were marginally below budget estimates by $783,000 due to the economic downturn particularly with respect to building approvals. Interest revenue exceed budget by $1.18m largely due to the increased cash holdings because of the delay in the budgeted capital expenditure program and increase in investment rates in the first part of the financial year however this has tapered off in the past 6 months with the reduction in the official interest rate. Operating Expenditure Total Operating Expenses including Finance Costs is expected to come within revised budget estimates pending year end carryforward of projects and finalisation of year end accruals.

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Capital Funding & Expenditure It is projected that Council will not expend 100% of its Capital Program before the end of June 2009 due to delays in planning, design and approvals. For this reason Council may not draw down 100% of its anticipated loan borrowings and will carry forward to 2009/10 the outstanding capital works program. Retained Surplus/ (Deficit) Overall Council improved its operating position with an improved net surplus position of $1,389,025 compared to the revised budget deficit of ($58,710) a $1.447 million improvement. This will assist in offsetting the estimated brought forward deficit from June 2008 of ($1,056,107). Any surplus funds in excess of this will be utilised to extinguish debt or be transferred to reserves.

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YEAR END ESTIMATE 30 JUNE 2008/09

Original Budget Revised Budget Est. Actual Vari

0809 0809 0809Surplus/ (Deficit)

$ $ $OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Revenue from ordinary activities

Rates and ChargesGeneral Rates 52,524,054 52,685,123 52,600,490 84,633 Environmental Levy 454,390 454,390 472,282 (17,892) Waste Charges 10,552,150 10,552,150 11,340,822 (788,672) Water Charges 7,917,452 7,917,452 7,818,614 98,838 Sewerage Charges 6,035,329 6,035,329 6,035,329 - Less: Discounts and Pensioner Remissions (9,395,507) (9,395,507) (8,675,006) (720,501)

68,087,868 68,248,937 69,592,531 (1,343,594)

Fees & Charges 15,007,829 15,007,829 14,305,963 701,866 Grants /Subsidies Current 8,193,747 8,361,650 8,349,670 11,980 Other 3,164,448 3,166,417 3,096,830 69,586 Interest Earnings 1,823,663 1,831,163 3,016,592 (1,185,430) Recoverable Works 1,841,968 1,841,968 1,841,968 - Competitive Neutrality/ITE 2,725,000 2,725,000 3,093,065 (368,065) Dividend 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 - WBW Corporate Costs 660,000 660,000 660,000 - Corporate Costs 525,000 525,000 525,000 -

Total Operating Revenues 103,529,522 103,867,963 105,981,619 (2,113,656)


Operational Costs 73,333,723 74,279,716 74,279,716 - Finance Costs 2,846,091 2,846,091 2,846,091 - Depreciation 29,656,490 29,656,490 29,656,490 - Community Service Obligations 68,008 68,008 68,008 - Dividends 525,001 525,001 525,001 -

Total Operating Expenses 106,429,313 107,375,306 107,375,306 -

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before capital items (2,899,791) (3,507,343) (1,393,687) (2,113,656)

Transfer from/(to) Reserves - Operating 684,313 633,263 (32,659) 665,922

Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before capital items (2,215,478) (2,874,080) (1,426,346) (1,447,735)

CAPITAL FUNDING AND EXPENDITURE


Proceeds from the sale of capital assets 2,087,575 2,230,918 2,230,918 - Proceeds from the sale of Inventory Land - - - - Loan Borrowings 26,108,055 17,465,927 17,465,927 - Developer Contributions - Cash 2,537,357 662,901 662,901 - Developer Contributions - Contributed Assets 11,500,000 11,500,000 11,500,000 - Depreciation 29,656,490 29,656,490 29,656,490 - Capital Grants & Subsidies 11,426,145 12,675,533 12,675,533 -

83,315,622 74,191,769 74,191,769 -

Capital ExpenditureContributed Assets 11,500,000 11,500,000 11,500,000 - New Capital Purchases - - - - Replacement Capital Purchases 65,791,984 71,230,088 71,230,088 - Prioritisation - - - -

77,291,984 82,730,088 82,730,088 -

Loan Redemptions 4,598,885 4,598,885 4,598,885 - Net Capital Expenditure (1,424,753) 13,137,204 13,137,204 -

Reserve Transfers (790,725) (15,952,574) (15,952,574) -

Retained surplus (deficiency) from prior years - - - -

Retained surplus (deficiency) for the year 0 (58,710) 1,389,025 (1,447,735)

Attachment 1

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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES TO WHICH THE CODE OF COMPETITIVE CONDUCT APPLIES 2009/2010

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COMMUNITY SERVICE OBLIGATIONS:

Hervey Bay Airport

The Council has identified that a CSO (Community Service Obligation) should be implemented in regard to airport operations. The objective of this CSO is to foster tourism, economic & commercial development in the local authority area. This objective is consistent with the adopted Corporate Plan. The pricing structure for airport landing fees although not commercially based, is comparable to other Queensland regional airports with the objective of promoting tourism and economic development within the city.

During the 2004/05 & 2005/06 financial years, Council funded the extension of the landing

strip and terminal building to enable the airport to cater for direct jet flights from major carriers. This is seen as a major investment in the economic wellbeing of the city. The long term goal is for the airport to be fully self funded, thereby eliminating the need for the CSO.

In the interim, Council has adopted a differential rate for commercial properties as a

method of recovering the airport CSO. This strategy recognises that this sector of the community receives a proportionally greater benefit in relation to the general community. Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre

An additional CSO has been identified in regard to the operations of the Aquatic Centre. Council recognises the importance of providing community recreation and sporting facilities such as this. The provision of the service is consistent with the Corporate Plan and the promotion of Hervey Bay as a healthy city.

When adopted a policy on Community Service Obligations on 12th September 2001. One of

the five basic types of CSO recognised in that policy was –

“Where Council considers it desirable that certain goods and services be supplied to all users at a uniform or affordable price regardless of the cost of the provision”.

The provision of a community aquatic centre fits within this category. The CSO is based on a 50% concession to commercial user fees. Fraser Coast Water CSO based on concessions applied to community, welfare & sporting groups under Council’s adopted concessions policy.

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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES TO WHICH THE CODE OF COMPETITIVE CONDUCT APPLIES 2009/2010

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ACTIVITIES TO WHICH THE CODE OF COMPETITIVE CONDUCT APPLIES

Hervey Bay

Activities Plant Hire Fraser Coast Caravan Building Aquatic Fraser Coast Fraser Coast & Workshop Airport Parks Certification Centre Waste Water

INCOME STATEMENTFOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010

Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget BudgetNote $ $ $ $ $ $ $

RevenueExternal Customer Takings 1 54,233 1,479,960 2,126,591 858,104 472,000 14,843,225 13,998,588Internal Customer takings 1 8,825,387 - - - - 22,000 343,000Community Service Obligations 2 - 931,000 - - 472,000 - 47,000

8,879,620 2,410,960 2,126,591 858,104 944,000 14,865,225 14,388,588

Operating ExpenditureOperating Costs 1 4,717,016 985,876 1,251,182 533,239 730,551 11,721,389 4,638,368Overheads / Corporate Costs (not directly charg 3 172,349 181,176 66,467 182,249 126,000 1,040,707 3,408,427Depreciation 4 2,354,980 1,089,284 191,007 1,607 132,425 438,550 2,768,868Tax Equivalents 5 29,308 43,187 37,445 12,459 19,890 79,650 124,626Interest 6 382,617 497,849 191,157 - 132,385 291,827 946,604Competitive Neutrality Adjustments 7 -11,008 -7,243 -1,664 -7,869 -10,723 -42,675 -78,711

7,645,263 2,790,129 1,735,594 721,685 1,130,528 13,529,448 11,808,182

Net Operating Profit Before tax 1,234,357 -379,169 390,997 136,419 -186,528 1,335,777 2,580,406 Actual Operating Return on Net Assets (Pre-Tax) 8 17.3% -3.0% 11.0% 714.0% -7.6% 115.8% 1.8%

BALANCE SHEETFOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010

AssetsPlant Equipment & Buildings 9 11,382,524 18,993,963 3,086,555 19,107 3,675,336 5,104,703 151,119,543Land 500,000 2,560,000 2,850,000 - 436,000 1,180,000 1,587,694

11,882,524 21,553,963 5,936,555 19,107 4,111,336 6,284,703 155,359,094Liabilities

Loans 10 4,753,010 8,856,246 2,374,622 - 1,644,534 5,131,333 15,035,377

Net Assets 7,129,514 12,697,717 3,561,933 19,107 2,466,802 1,153,370 140,323,717

Notes:1 Extracted from 2009/10 Operating Budget2 Community Service Obligation3 Share of corporate overheads (refer corporate cost allocation model)4 Replacement cost depreciation of estimated written down value of assets employed56 Real finance costs where a commercial loan has been taken out, otherwise Imputed interest based on commercial

debt/equity ratio incl. debt guarantee adj. for cost of funds borrowed '(QTC Fixed Rate Loan 6.22% +1.83% NCP Adjustment)7 Superannuation contributions at higher than private sector rate8 Actual rate of return based on current revenues9 Plant, equipment & buildings valued at written down book value

10 Imputed loans based on debt/equity ratio of 40%. (Fraser Coast Waste and Water & Airport based on estimated QTC balances)

Tax Equivalents: stamp duty & land tax.

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SCHEDULE OF REGULATORY & NON-REGULATORY CHARGES 2009/10 COMMUNITY SERVICES Page

Hervey Bay Sports & Leisure Park Room/Hall Hire 1

Use of Park Facilities 1

Maryborough Showground & Equestrian Park 1

Maryborough Heritage Gateway 3

Town Crier/Mary Heritage Engagements 3

Animals 3

Hiring of Aquatic Equipment 4

Environmentally Relevant Activities 4

Accommodation Premises 4

Caravans Parks, Camping – Private 5

Temporary Homes 5

Food Establishments 5

Commercial Use of Roads 5

Licences (All classes – Health) 6

Health Compliance Search Fee 6

Licensing – Flammable & Combustible Liquids 6

Entertainment Venues 6

Aquatic Centre – Hervey Bay 6

Aquatic Centre – Maryborough 7

Swimming Pools 7

Gallery 7

Library Charges 7

ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES

Maryborough Heritage City Markets 8

Small Community Events 8

Regional Events 8

Maryborough Technology Challenge 8

Event General 8

Memorial Hall Hervey Bay 8

Storage 9

City Hall 9

Woocoo Community Centre 9

Oakhurst Community Centre – New Entertainment Facility 10

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SCHEDULE OF REGULATORY & NON-REGULATORY CHARGES 2009/10 ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES

Yengarie Hall 10

Lorne-Purser Community Centre (Brooweena) 10

Teebar Hall 10

AE Fielding Park (Mungar) 10

Tiaro Memorial Hall 11

Tiaro Community Centre – Office Space 11

Granville Accommodation Units – Aged and Disabled 11

Land Record 12

Maps 12

EXTERNAL SERVICES

Barge Landing Fees 13

Cemeteries 13

Waste Collection & Transport 14

Contaminated Wastes 14

Airport Charges 15

Caravan Parks, Camping – Council 16

Gates & Grids 17

Blue Finger Board Information Signs 17

Road Works 18

Street Numbering 18

Flood Search 18

Water & Waste Water 18

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Advertising 19

Building & Plumbing Regulatory Services 20

Plumbing Certification Services 21

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SCHEDULE OF PLANNING FEES & CHARGES 2009/10 PLANNING FEES & CHARGES Page

Miscellaneous Matters that may apply to DA’s 22

Administration 22

Regulatory Services 23

Operational Work Applications 24

General Planning Regulatory Items 24

Rural Uses 26

Residential Uses 26

Commercial Uses 27

Industrial Uses 27

Community Uses 28

Other Uses 29

Subdivision 30

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SCHEDULE OF REGULATORY & NON-REGULATORY CHARGES 2009/10

Current $ Act or Charge Subject Fees GST

Local Law Type 2009/10 Code (GST Incl)

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Hervey Bay Sports & Leisure Park Room / Hall Hire

Non-Reg Activity AreaFlat rate for non members / casual users. Per hour 5.00 Y(Non for profit-govt or charity funded)Commercial rates. Per hour 20.00 Y(Business or Government) Note: If food is to be served a refundable BOND will apply subject to "extras" below. 100.00 Y

Non-Reg Function Room

Flat rate for non members / casual users. Per hour 15.00 Y(Non for profit-govt or charity funded). Per day 50.00 YCommercial rates. Per hour 50.00 Y(Business or Government). Per day 250.00 YNote: If food is to be served a refundable BOND will apply subject to "extras" below. 100.00 Y

Non-Reg Undercover Area

Flat rate for non members / casual users. Per hour Free Y(Non for profit-govt or charity funded) Commercial rates. Per hour 20.00 Y(Business or Government)Note: If food is to be served a refundable BOND will apply subject to "extras" below. Y

Non-Reg ExtrasSecurity: All unauthorised call outs will be charged at a flat rate 60.00 Y

Cleaning: Extra cleaning will be required if the venue is left in an untidy state 130.00 Ya flat rate will be charged and the bond will be withheld

Non-Reg Art & Craft Flat rate per hour pre 6pm 5.00 Y

Flat rate per hour post 6pm 5.00 Y

USE OF PARK FACILITIES Non-Reg Bonds - 100% refundable if no damage to grounds

Small Events - Non For Profit 100.00 NASmall Events - Commercial 300.00 NALarge Events - Non For Profit 300.00 NALarge Events - Commercial [+ at discretion of CEO] 700.00 NACircus, amusement rides, rodeo etc - Not for Profit and Commercial 1,000.00 NA

Non-Reg Booking Fee - Ensures exclusive access to agreed area/s YBotanic Gardens - Non For Profit 25.00 YBotanic Gardens - Commercial 150.00 YParkland Reserves - Non For Profit (Includes Weddings) 25.00 YParkland Reserves - Commercial 150.00 Y

Non-Reg Grounds Fees - Temporary Venue (Non Refundable)(Includes set up and pack up days)Small Event - Market, single amusement ride etc - per day - Non For Profit 25.00 Y(Includes set up and pack up days)Small Event - Market, single amusement ride etc - per day - Commercial 110.00 Y(Includes set up and pack up days) Large Event - Concert, carnival, festival, expo, rodeo etc - per day 100.00 YNon For Profit (Includes set up and pack up days) Large Event - Circus, concert, carnival, festival, expo, rodeo etc - per day 265.00 YCommercial (Includes set up and pack up days)

Non-Reg Orchid HouseEntry Fee - Per Person 2.50 YHire of Facility (By arrangement) - Non For Profit 50.00 YHire of Facility (By arrangement) - Commercial 150.00 Y

Non-Reg Toilet CleaningExtra clean associated with events - Non For Profit 80.00 YExtra clean associated with events - Commercial 80.00 Y

Non-Reg ElectricityCharge per day or part there of - Non For Profit Free YCharge per day or part there of - Commercial 120.00 YCharge exceeding one day @ metered rate (minimum charge) - Non For Profit Free YCharge exceeding one day @ metered rate (minimum charge) - Commercial 120.00 Y(No charge for weddings)Deposit $100.00 per week or part thereof (balance of deposit refundedafter meter reading deducted)

Dayman Park Room Hire

Non-Reg Bond 150.00 NACasual Hire - Private individual or group - per day 150.00 NARegistered Charity - per day 60.00 NACommunity / Service / Recreation Organisation (non profit) - per day 100.00 NACommercial Rate - Business or Government - per day 200.00 NA

MARYBOROUGH SHOWGROUND & EQUESTRIAN PARK

Non-Reg EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES

Covered Arena, Centre Ring and racetrack, Campdraft Arena, South Arena, Harness area and ploughing field, Cutting Pen, Livestock Arena, Bush trails and natural areas, Cross-country course/obstacles

Exclusive use of specified facilities for equestrian purposes:Non-Reg Per horse - per day or part thereof 5.00 Y

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Non-Reg Minimum fee per facility - per day or part thereof 60.00 Y

Non-exclusive use of available facilities for equestrian purposes:Non-Reg Per horse - per day or part thereof 5.00 Y

Non-Reg LIVESTOCK ACCOMODATION

Non-Reg

Stable / Yard - per animal (horses, donkeys, mules, *cattle - except as outlined below, camels, llamas, alpacas and other large animals) per day or part thereof 5.00 Y

Non-Reg *Yards - per equestrian competition or training event for cattle herded exclusively for that event 30.00 Y

Non-Reg Pens - per pen for sheep, goats, pigs and other small animals per day or part thereof 5.00 Y

CAMPING

Non-Reg Related to participation in an event staged on the grounds YAny designated camping area - per site per day or part thereof 12.00 Y

Non-Reg Casual Stay:Any designated camping area - per site per day or part thereof 18.00 Y

CANTEENS

Non-Reg Main Hall, Cane and Cattle Bar - per day or part thereof 55.00 YNon-Reg Witches Hat - per day or part thereof 70.00 Y

Non-Reg Licensed Areas:Per area licensed by Liquor Licensing Qld - per day or part thereof 50.00 Y

BUILDINGS AND ADJACENT GRASSED AREAS

Non-Reg Poultry Pavillion - per day or part thereof 70.00 Y

Non-Reg Sheds, Yard and Stables when not used for livestock - per building or set of yards per day or part thereof 45.00 Y

Halls for Sport/Community Use:Non-Reg Hall 2 - per day or part thereof 45.00 YNon-Reg Hall 3 - per day or part thereof 85.00 YNon-Reg Hall 3 - per hour for Club meetings 5.00 YNon-Reg Main - per day (in excess of 8 hours) 100.00 YNon-Reg Main - per hour (max. 8 hours) 20.00 Y

Halls for Commercial Use:Non-Reg Main - per day or part thereof 300.00 YNon-Reg Hall 2 - per day or part thereof 125.00 YNon-Reg Hall 3 - per day or part thereof 225.00 Y

ROAD NETWORK

Non-Reg Q-Ride Driver Education - Road Network - per annum (paid in quarterly instalments) 350.00 Y

Other Driver Education - Road Network, whereby the venue remains open to other users - per day or part thereof 110.00 Y

Use of road network - Maryborough HPV Team Training Free

DISPLAY AND ACTIVITY AREAS

Non-Reg Covered arena fees belowNon-Reg Centre Ring, racetrack and/or lake Non-Reg Campdraft arenaNon-Reg South arenaNon-Reg Harness arenaNon-Reg Cutting PenNon-Reg Livestock arenaNon-Reg Woodchop arena/ sideshow areaNon-Reg Grandstand and adjacent grassed areaNon-Reg Public carparkNon-Reg Bitumen car park, roads and adjacent grassed areasNon-Reg Natural bush and open grassed areas

Non-Reg

Community/ Sport Use - Fees per facility specified above when used for non-equestrian purposes such as display, entertainment or other activities - per day or part thereof 45.00 Y

Non-Reg

Commercial Use - Fees per facility specified above when used for non-equestrian purposes such as displays, entertainment or other activities - per day or part thereof 110.00 Y

YNon-Reg Use of above facilities for Emergency Services Training Free

EXCLUSIVE USE

Exhibition area including public car park, Halls, Witches Hat, Grandstand, Cane and Cattle Bar and adjacent grassed areas and roads:

Non-Reg Bump in and Bump out period - per day per day or part thereof 500.00 YNon-Reg Event day - per day 1,000.00 Y

Whole Site:Non-Reg Bump in and Bump out period - per day or part thereof 1,000.00 YNon-Reg Event day - per day 2,000.00 Y

Non-Reg Annual Show - as per agreement between Fraser Coast Regionl Council and Fraser Coast Show Society Ltd

Non-Reg Annual Use of Area - As per agreement between Fraser Coast Regional Council and User Group


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Non-Reg Electricity As per meter reading

Non-Reg EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES P.O.A

Non-Reg MARYBOROUGH HERITAGE GATEWAY

Entry Fees

Adults ) YFamily (2 Adults and children as listed on Medicare card) ) YGroups (18 or more) ) Entry by gold YSchools ) coin donation YUniversity Students ) YPensioners ) Y

Non-Reg TOWN CRIER/MARY HERITAGE ENGAGEMENTS

Per EngagementNon-Reg 1 hour tour 62.00 YNon-Reg Half day tour (4 hrs) 198.00 YNon-Reg Full day tour (7 hrs) 310.00 YNon-Reg Tours less than 4 hours - first hour 62.00 YNon-Reg Tours less than 4 hours - per hour after 1st hour 50.00 Y

Non-Reg VIP Rates - for businesses or individuals who book a guide for 8 or more tours per year10% discount on

above fees Y

ANIMALSDogs - Registration Fees

Local Law 5 Reg Where proof of current financial year registration with other local authority isprovided, the balance of the registration will be free of charge.note puppies 7 months and under are charged at the desexed ratePro rata fees apply for all first time animal related licensing/permits/registration

Section 2, 8 and 9 Reg 1. Where dog is registered for the first time with FCRC Start date 1st SeptemberReg a, Whole dog 96.00 NAReg b, Desexed dog 39.00 NA

between 1st July and 31st August Nil

Notes

Section 2, 8 and 9 Reg 2. Where dog was registered last financial year with HBCC, MCC, TSC or WSCReg a, Whole dog 96.00 NAReg b, Desexed dog 39.00 NA

Section 2, 8 and 9 Reg 3. Guard Dog 200.00 NASection 2, 8 and 9 Reg 4. American Pit Bull (registered in previous year as a Pit Bull with HBCC) 225.00 NA

Section 2, 8 and 9 Reg 5. Declared dangerous dog 285.00 NAReviews only undertaken during July and August

Reg Whole Dog 96.00 NAReg Desexed Dog 39.00 NA

A $25.00 discount applies to the prompt payment of all above renewal fees if paid by the due date

Reg 16.00 NA

Non-Reg 6. Replacement dog tag 4.50 NA

Section 2, 8 and 9 7. Application fee for extra dog (private) Fee includes one year registration or part thereof.

Reg whole dog 250.00 NAReg desexed dog 200.00 NA

Section 2, 8 and 9 Reg 8. Renewal fee for each additional dog (private) Nil NA

Section 2, 8 and 9 Reg 9. Application fee for additional dog (commercial) 200.00 NA

Section 2, 8 and 9 Reg 10. Renewal fee for additional dog (commercial) 115.00 NA

11. Purchase of dog from Pound (applicable registration fee - see above)

Reg Annual Permit - Dog Kennel (over 5 dogs) 225.00 NAReg Annual Permit - Cattery 225.00 NAReg Annual Permit - Pet Shop 225.00 NAReg Annual permit to keep a dog in a Multiple dwelling - caravan park, accommodation units etc. 85.00 NA

Dogs - EquipmentNon-Reg 1. Dog collar hire - per week 25.00 Y

Bond Bond 50.00 NAAdditional Cans of Citronella 20.00

Non-Reg 2. Dog trap hire - First two weeks free thereafter per week 25.00 YBond Bond 50.00 NA

Non-Reg 3. Cat trap hire - First two weeks free thereafter per week 25.00 YBond Bond 50.00 NA

Local Govt Act 1993/Local Law No.

2

(Note- $0.25c per dog registration paid in renewal period to be donated to "Canteen" )

If an unregistered dog has been impounded the full annual registration shall be applicable.

Cats - Voluntary Registration of cats (applies only in the former M/Boro City Council area)

The foregoing cat registration fees shall be subject to a discount of 25% provided the fees are paid before the due date in each year they are due.


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Non-Reg 4. Bags on board (dispenser) 5.00 Y

LOCAL LAW 5 Dogs - Impoundments

Section 5 Reg 1. Impoundment fees for unregistered dogs [& cats MCC] 85.00 NA

'- subsequent offence

Reg Registered Dogs/Cats - first offence 0.00 NAReg '- second offence 85.00 NAReg '- Subsequent offences 130.00 NA

Reg 2. Sustenance (per day) If impounding fee not applicable. First & last night free. 16.00 NA - Sustenance (per day) over 5 days in pound 16.00

Section 5 Reg 3. Relinquishment (adult) 53.00 NA

Section 5 Reg 4. Relinquishment (pup) 32.00 NA

Euthanasia of dogs and cats on request of ownerReg '- when delivered to pound 55.00 NAReg '- when collected by Animal Control Officer* 110.00 NA

* Waiver of fee for collection if sufficient evidence provided that demonstrates in ability to deliver to the pound.

Horses & Cattle - Impoundments

Section 5 Reg 1. Sustenance (per day) 75.00 NA

Section 5 Reg 2. Impounding/Release Fee (per head) 185.00 NASection 5 Reg 3. Advertising Costs for each public notice 185.00 NA

Driving or transporting animalsReg - per kilometre 2.50 NAReg - minimum charge per load 70.00 NA

HBCC LL 15 Control of NuisancesMCC LL 14 Non-Reg 1. Overgrown allotments (See Note below) 160.00 NATSC LL 38 Plus cost of mowing/slashing Y

WSC LL 111

Note -An additional property inspection fee, in the event of a failure to comply with a notice, resulting in a re-inspection of the property.

HBCC LL 17 Advertising Signs

1. A-Frame sign application - pro rata 100.00MCC LL 57 Reg 2. A- Frame sign renewal 55.00 NA

WSC LL 161

Reg 3. Impounding Fee - Signs on road reserve 45.00 NA

LOCAL LAW 25 Part 3 HIRING OF AQUATIC EQUIPMENT

Reg Permit Application Fee 220.00 NAReg Permit Annual Fee 1,300.00 NA

ENVIRONMENTALLY RELEVANT ACTIVITIES Application for assessment of development approval for MCU ERA - [Form A & G] 500.00 NA

Reg Application for registration certificate 250.00 NASch 10

Environmental Protection

Regulation 2008 250.00 NA

Annual fee for a development application, registrationn certificate or environmnetal authorityEnvironmental

Protection Regulation 2008

schedule 10 Reg Where there is no aggregate environmental score for the activity 200.00 NA

Reg Otherwise the value of the aggregate environmnental score multipled by 20% of the fee specified in Section 120 (2) of the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 See Note 1 NANote 1 -The scheme is based on the EPA regulations which asigns a rating to different types of processes based upon environmental risk.

Section 730 Reg

Application for registration of 1 or more continuing chapter 4 activities (Act 73D (2) (B)continuing of registration certificate 100.00 NA

Schedule 10 part 4 Environmental

Protection Regulation 2008 Reg Late PAYMENT fee applies if paid after due date 100.00 NA

Reg 200.00 NA

ACCOMMODATION PREMISES

Shared Rental AccommodationReg For each person accommodated (nominated by the licence holder up to the 9.50 NA

maximum specified in the Local Law)

Note: Impound fee (first impoundment) applies to mutiple dogs picked up from same home/address (at same time) - only one applies

* Waiver of fee available for A-Frame signs used by Community Groups for promotion eg Art Gallery, Museums, City Hall etc

Application for consideration of draft Environmental Management Program [if not submitted with new application]NB: Some of these fees are subject to changes to Schedule 10 Fees of the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.

NB: the application fee for the registration certificate is not payable if the application is submitted within 30 days after the development permit takes effect

Request under Integrated Planning Act 1997 to :- extend period mentioned in s3.5.21A for a development approval: change a Development Approval other than to change a condition imposed on the approval( 3.5.24) (: change or cancel a condition imposed on a deadline)


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Public Personal Appearance ServicesHealth (ICPAS) Reg Licence application and approval of Higher Risk Premises 275.00 NA

Act 2003 Reg Licence renewal of Higher Risk Premises (includes an inspection fee) 160.00Reg Replacement of damaged, destroyed lost or stolen licence 35.00 NAReg Requested Inspection of non-higher Risk premises 97.00 NAReg Letter/certificate confirming compliance with the Act 35.00 NAReg Re-inspection of non higher risk premises to ensure that remedial action has been taken 135.00 NAReg Inspection of mobile higher risk premises that are licensed outside of the area (weekdays) 240.00 NAReg Inspection of mobile higher risk premises that are licensed outside of the area (weekends and public holidays) 340.00 NAReg Application for transfer of licence 106.00 NA

LOCAL LAW 20 CARAVAN PARKS, CAMPING - PRIVATESection 5 Reg Permit Application for new Parks 615.00 NA

LOCAL LAW 20 Permit Renewal for ParksSection 7 Reg Van / Tent - per site (ANNUAL) 8.50 NA

Reg Cabins / On-site Vans - per person 8.50 NAMaximum number of persons that are accommodated per cabin / on site van(Nominated by Licence Holder)

Hbay LOCAL LAW 8 TEMPORARY HOMESMboro LOCAL LAW

5 Reg Permit Application for Temporary Home Establishment 230.00 NATiaro LOCAL LAW

34Woocoo LOCAL LAW

66

FOOD ACT 2006 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

Application Fee For New Premises

Reg Shop - up to 40 chairs (café/restaurant, food shop/takeaway/hotel motel and food vehicle) 480.00 NAReg Caterer & Shop - over 41 chairs but less then 80 (café/restaurant and bakery) 625.00 NAReg Shop - over 80 chairs (café/restaurant and food manufacturer) 770.00 NAReg Water Carrier & Bed & Breakfast 320.00 NA

FOOD ACT 2006 Application for Alteration to Existing Food PremisesSect 49 Reg Shop - up to 40 chairs [café/restaurant, food shop/takeaway/hotel motel and food vehicle] 130.00 NA

Reg Shop - over 41 chairs but less than 80 [café/restaurant and bakery] 315.00 NAReg Shop - over 81 chairs [café/restaurant and food manufacturer] 390.00 NAReg Water Carrier & Bed & Breakfast 80.00 NAReg Amendment of Licence [including change in ownership] 100.00 NA

FOOD ACT 2006 Renewal of Licence Fee

Reg Shop - up to 40 chairs [café/restaurant, food shop/takeaway/hotel motel and food vehicle] 235.00 NAReg Shop - over 41 chairs but less than 80 [café/restaurant and bakery] 325.00 NAReg Shop - over 81 chairs [café/restaurant and food manufacturer] 370.00 NAReg Water carrier and Bed and Breakfast 160.00 NAReg Short term licence maximum two weeks 100.00 NA

FOOD ACT 2006 Food License RestorationSect 73

Reg 425.00 NAReg Caterer and shop over 41 chairs but less than 80 chairs [café/restaurant and bakery] 530.00 NAReg Shop - over 80 chairs (café/restaurant and food manufacturer) 635.00 NAReg Water carrier and Bed and Breakfast 265.00 NA

FOOD ACT 2006Sect 31 Reg Fully Compliant with requirement of the Food Act 2006 45.00 NA

Reg Not fully compliant with the requirements of the Food Act 2006 85.00 NAHealth Inspection of Premises

Complaint InvestigationsReg 85.00 NA

FOOD ACT 2006 Food Safety PlansSect 102 Reg To be advised NA

Reg To be advised NA



Food Safety TrainingNon-RegNon-Reg 85.00 YNon-Reg 75.00 YNon-Reg 85.00 YNon-Reg 75.00 YNon-Reg 160.00 YNon-Reg 140.00 YNon-Reg YNon-Reg 53.00 Y

HBCC LL 17 COMMERCIAL USE OF ROADSMCC LL 57 Reg NA

WSC LL 161 Roadside Vending/Mobile Food Vending Reg Permit Application Fee - pro rata 900.00 NA

Reg Permit Renewal Fee 900.00 NA

Footpath Dining Areas

Two day food safety supervisors course THHGHS01B and THHBCC11B (per person)Two day food safety supervisors course THHGHS01B and THHBCC11B if more than two persons from the same premises (per personAccreditation through RPL for units of competency THHGHS01B or THHBCC11B

One day food safety courseTHHGHS01B (per personOne day food safety course THHGHS01B if 2 or more persons from the same premises (per person)One day food safety Course THHBCC11B (per person)One day food safety course THHBCC11B if 2 or more persons from the same premises (per person)

Amendment of accredited Food Safety Plan -

Auditing of Food Safety Plans -

Food Act 2006 Section 86 All Licensed food businesses must have a food safety Supervisor

Food Act 2006 Section 102 application for accreditation must be made to the Local Government

Accreditation of Food Safety Plans -

Shop up to 40 chairs [café/restaurant, food shop/take away/hotel/motel, food vehicle and water carrier]

Inspection Fee for premises which are licensed by another Local Authority under the Food Act 2006

Complaint investigation - non licensed premises. Applies if the complaint is justified and a second inspection/visit is required Hourly rate for EHO time


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Note - "Esplanade" means Esplanade Hervey BayReg Permit Application Fee - Esplanade (per chair) 50.00 NA

Permit Renewal Fee - Esplanade (per chair) 50.00Reg Permit Application Fee - Non Esplanade (per chair) 28.00 NA

Permit Renewal Fee - Non Esplanade (per chair) 28.00

Goods on Footpath [per m2]Reg Permit Application Fee - Esplanade 145.00 NA

Permit Renewal Fee - Esplanade 145.00Reg Permit Application Fee - Non Esplanade 87.00 NA

Permit Renewal Fee - Non Esplanade 87.00

Reg Seizure Fee for removal of unauthorised goods on footpath (including tables & chairs) 208.00 NA

Foreshore Dining Areas - Hervey Bay Esplanade

Reg Permit per chair/seating area 60.00 NAReg Permit per m2 for storage display of goods 70.00 NA

Other commercial activities 300.00

LICENCES (ALL CLASSES-HEALTH)Reg Transfer of any Permit, Licence or Registration [except ERA's and food] 105.00 NA

HEALTH COMPLIANCE SEARCH FEEReg on Licensed/Registered Premises - Fraser Island (ten working days) 625.00 NAReg on Licensed/Registered Premises - Mainland (ten working days) 310.00 NAReg Urgent Searches (5 working days) additional charge 155.00 NAReg (second visit if requested to check compliance (inspection within 5 days) Mainland 135.00 NAReg (second visit if requested to check compliance (inspection within 5 days) Fraser Island 280.00 NA

Dangerous Goods LICENSING - FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDSand Safety Application for Licence

Management Reg 1 - 2,500 litres 225.00 NAAct 2003 Reg 2,501 - 10,000 litres 270.00 NA

Section 82 Reg 10,001 - 100,000 litres 316.00 NAReg 100,001 - 500,000 litres 365.00 NAReg over 500,000 litres 425.00 NA

Section 94 Licence RenewalReg 1 - 2,500 litres 110.00 NAReg 2,501 - 10,000 litres 140.00 NAReg 10,001 - 100,000 litres 220.00 NAReg 100,001 - 500,000 litres 305.00 NAReg over 500,000 litres 365.00 NA

(Late payment fee if paid after due date) 120.00 NA

HBCC LL 7 ENTERTAINMENT VENUESMCC LL 3 (Late payment fee if paid after due date) 125.00 NATSC LL 19 Reg 1. Permit Application and/or Renewal for: 210.00 NAWSC LL 87 permanent building venue - a cinema, theatre, concert hall, billiard saloon,

LGA Reg 2. Permit Application and/or Renewal for: 210.00 NA

water park or water slide park, animal entertainment park, theme park, or the like, per annum

Reg 3. Permit Application and/or Renewal for: 210.00 NApermanent temporary venue - market, bazaar, or flea market per annum

Reg 4. Permit Application and/or Renewal for: 70.00 NApermanent meeting venue - hall for meetings and the like per annum

Reg 5. Permit Application and/or Renewal for: 35.00 NAtemporary venue not otherwise specified - per week or part thereof

Reg 6. Permit Application and/or Renewal for: 210.00 NAElectronic games centre, indoor sports centre, gymnasium, art gallery, museum, water park or water slide park, animal entertainment park, theme park,or the like, per annum

AQUATIC CENTRE - Hervey BayNon-Reg General Entry

Adult 3.50 YChild / Spectator 2.80 YFamily - Maximum 2 Adults & 3 Children 11.50 Y(Child aged 3 - 17, Under 3 is free)20 Entry Pass - Adult 57.50 Y20 Entry Pass - Child 46.50 YHolder of Disability Pension Card or Health Care Card* 1.75*Must provide letter from Medical Doctor certifying that aquatic activity is a requirement of rehabilitation.Carer or support worker for person with a disability 1.10 Y

Non-Reg Season Pass - Half Year - Summer 1 Oct - 31 March Winter 1 April - 30 SeptemberFamily 335.00 YAdult 154.00 YChild 110.00 Y

Season Pass - All Year [1 Oct onwards]Family 602.00 YAdult 275.00 YChild 198.00 Y

Non-Reg Learn To Swim - Heated Pool OnlyKindy swim / 30min lesson 9.00 NAGroup / 30min Lesson 10.00 NA(10% Discount applies for third or subsequent child within the one family)


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Non-Reg Training Programs - Main Pool

Squad Training - one lesson per week (paid monthly) 32.00 YSquad Training - two lessons per week (paid monthly) 50.00 YSquad Training - three lessons per week (paid monthly) 60.00 YSquad training - four or more lessons per week (paid monthly) 65.00 Y

Non-Reg Aqua AerobicsAdmission (Class fee paid to instructor separately. Instructor sets fee) 7.50 Y

Non-Reg Pool HirePer hour - School / Carnival 65.00 YPer hour - private 125.00 YNote: Private hire is at Manager's discretionAdditional staffing will incur additional charges

Non-Reg School ProgramsNon-RegNon-Reg

AQUATIC CENTRE - MaryboroughNon-Reg General Entry

Adult 3.00 YChild 2.40 YSpectator Y30 Entry Pass - Adult 75.00 Y30 Entry Pass - Child 60.00 YHolder of Disability Pension Card or Health Care Card* 1.50 Y*Must provide letter from Medical Doctor certifying that aquatic activity is a requirement of rehabilitation.Carer or support worker for person with a disability 1.10 Y

Non-Reg Season Pass - Half Year - Summer 1 Oct - 31 March Winter 1 April - 30 SeptemberFamily 275.00 YAdult 150.00 YChild 75.00 Y

Season Pass - All Year [1 Oct onwards]Family 550.00 YAdult 275.00 YChild 145.00 Y

Applications to Lease Land as per policy Non-Reg

Flat rate on submission of Form B 250.00 Y

HBCC LL 21 SWIMMING POOLSMCC LL 19 Reg Private Swimming Pool and/or Spa

Permit/Licence Application 95.00 NA

Reg Commercial Swimming Pool and/or SpaReg Permit/Licence Application 215.00 NA

LGA Reg Permit/Licence Renewal 142.00 NARefer Building Department Fee for new pool approval Refer Plumbing Department Fee for new pool approval

POOLS - PRIVATENon-Reg Inspection and Water Sampling (on request) 123.00 Y

POOLS - COMMERCIALLicence to operate a commercial swimming pool

WATER TESTING (Domestic)Non-Reg Bacterial sample - each 124.00 Y

Chemical Samples (analysis fee plus $85)

HBCC LL 12 DOMESTIC WATER CARRIERMCC LL 4 Reg Permit Application Fee 248.00 NATSC LL 20 Reg Permit renewal fee 248.00 NAWSC LL 46

LGA

GALLERY Exhibition space - Main Gallery - Per Exhibition 186.00 Y

Non-Reg Function outside business hours 370.00 YBond Refundable deposit 150.00 NA

Non-Reg Functions in business hours 74.00 YBond Refundable deposit 150.00 NA

Non-Reg Small and brief meetingsCost to be negotiated Y($25.00 cost may apply if out of hours) Y

LIBRARY CHARGES

Non-Reg 22.00 YNon-Reg Overdue fines - Community per item, per day (Max $10 per item) 0.10 NANon-Reg Overdue fines - USQ per item, per day (Set by USQ) (week loans) 0.50 NANon-Reg Overdue fines - USQ per item, per day (Set by USQ) (2 week loans) 1.00 NANon-Reg Overdue fines - USQ per item, per day (Set by USQ) (1 week loans) 2.00 NA

Damaged ItemsNon-Reg Charge at Librarian's Discretion (up to replacement value) Non-Reg Admin. Fee 6.50 Y

Non-Reg Inter-Library Loan Fee (Set by lending library) varies Y

All school programs are now negotiated with each individual school as per their needs and requirements

CONCESSIONS -An entry fee concession of 50% for both Maryborough and Hervey Bay is provided

Local Law No. 19 (Swimming Pools)

Non-refundable visitors payment for visiting borrowers permanently residing outside the state of Queensland. (more


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Non-Reg Fast track service(Set by lending Library) varies Y

Non-Reg cost per page printout/photocopies 0.20 Y

Lost Items ReplacementNon-Reg Book & audio visual item replacement Value Y

(Replacement value)Plus Administration Fee 6.50 Y

Photocopying

Non-Reg A4 size - per copy - Single sided - B & W 0.20 YNon-Reg A4 size - per copy - Double sided - B &W 0.40 YNon-Reg A3 size - per copy - Single sided - B&W 0.30 YNon-Reg A3 size - per copy - Double sided - B&W 0.60 Y

Replacement Member Card YNon-Reg Cost passed on to user 3.50 Y

InternetNon-Reg Internet per hour - Non Members 4.50 YNon-Reg Internet per hour - Members 2.00 YNon-Reg Printing costs per page (black and white) 0.20 YNon-Reg Printing costs 1.20 YNon-Reg Printing costs per page (large graphics) 3.00 Y

Microfilm/MicroficheNon-Reg Printing costs per page (black and white) 0.25 YNon-Reg Historical microfilm copy - Maryborough only (set by Historical Society) 0.65 Y

MiscellaneousNon-Reg Computer disc (Hervey Bay & Tiaro only) 2.20 YNon-Reg Library Bags 3.50 Y

Non-Reg 1GB Usb Memory Stick 10.00 Y Non-Reg 2GB USB Memory Stick 15.00 Y

Toy Library Maryborough Only - (H/Bay incorporated into main library)Non-Reg Special needs members (Health care card or disability allowance holder) Per Annum 27.00 YNon-Reg Playgrounds/Hospital/Home Care - Per Annum 145.00 YNon-Reg Community/general Members - Per Annum 70.00 YNon-Reg Lost/damaged item Replacement Cost

Children's Activities

Non-Reg Per child, per session - run during school holidays 2.20 Y

Meeting RoomsNon-Reg Seminar Room - Maryborough Only per hour 12.00 Y

Seminar Room - Maryborough Only per day 85.00 Y

Fire AlarmNon-Reg Activation of fire alarm for other than genuine reasons 945.00 Y

ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES

Non-Reg MARYBOROUGH HERITAGE CITY MARKETS - Stall Holder Site Fees

Regular Site FeeStreet Site 23.00 YFoothpath Site 12.00 YTown Hall Green Site 14.00 YCasual Site FeeStreet Site 30.00 YFoothpath Site 14.00 YTown Hall Green Site 16.00 YPrepaid 13 week membershipStreet Site 247.00 YFoothpath Site 130.00 YTown Hall Green Site 143.00 YPower to site / per day 4.00 Y

Non-Reg SMALL COMMUNITY EVENTS - Stall Holder Site Fees(Core Community Events: Christmas, New Year's Eve, Australia Day)Commercial Organisations 44.00 Y

22.00 YPower to site 22.00 Y

Non-Reg REGIONAL EVENTS - Stall Holder Site Fees(Regional Events: Whale Festival, Mary Poppins)Commercial Organisations 44.00 Y

22.00 YPower to site 22.00 Y

Non-Reg MARYBOROUGH TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGECommercial Organisations (per event day) 44.00 Y

22.00 YPower to site (per event day) 22.00 Y

Non-Reg EVENT GENERAL

Hire of 3m x 3m marquee 11.00 Y

MEMORIAL HALL HERVEY BAYNon-Reg Hire Rates

Note: The hall is not available for hire for the conduct of parties.Per hour until 06.00pm 10.00 YPer hour after 06.00pm 12.00 Y

All printing charges to be the same & only charged to cover costs (as per State Library Queensland guidelines)

Not for Profit

Not for Profit

Not for Profit (per event day)


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STORAGE Non-Reg Hire Rates

Per Month 23.50 Y

CITY HALL

Non-Reg Hire Rates Hire Charges1. Exhibitions/Public Meetings/Eisteddfods/Productions by Community Groups & Schools/Meetings of Groups/Organisations & Clubs etc.

Non-Reg - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours (minimum charge) 90.00 YNon-Reg - Per day (5 consecutive hours or more) 152.00 YNon-Reg '-Additional charge for each hour or part thereof before 8.00am or after 10.00pm 44.00 Y

2. All other stage productionsNon-Reg '- per day or part thereof 381.00 YNon-Reg '- additional charge for Use After midnight per hour or part thereof 44.00 YNon-Reg -Security Deposit 270.00 Y

Non-Reg 3. Functions/Commercial Use (Including Elections, Cabarets, Balls, Weddings, Sale of Goods etc) 405.00 Y -including use of Bar -either unlicensed or licensed -per day or part thereof

Non-Reg (a) Additional charge for use after midnight per hour or part thereof 44.00 YNon-Reg (b) Security Deposit 270.00 Y

4. Free Band Concerts Free

5. Additional Charges -Non-Reg (a) Assistance with set up of functions in City Hall Auditorium 44.00 YNon-Reg (b) Stage Lighting 67.00 YNon-Reg (c) Sound System (inc. functions, rehearsals & use of radio microphones) Free YNon-Reg (d) Bar/Coldroom Facilities (for other than function at item 4) 67.00 Y

'- per day or part thereof YNon-Reg (e) Fee for silencing chimes of clock 67.00 YNon-Reg (f) Removal of Piano from stage to Hall and return at conclusion of use *(At Cost+GST) YNon-Reg (g) Tuning of Piano upon request *(At Cost+GST) Y

(h) Use of Hall for rehearsals inc. EisteddfodsNon-Reg -minimum charge of 3 hours 50.00 YNon-Reg '-per hour After minimum 16.00 YNon-Reg 6. Booking Deposit - transferable but not refundable 38.00 Y

NOTES: The Hire Charges cover hire of the main hall, stage (inc. dressing rooms), side verandas, toilets and ticket office.

Hire Charges - Individual Reception Rooms

Non-Reg - minimum charge of 3 hours 57.00 YNon-Reg - per hour after minimum (up to a max. of 5 consecutive hours) 17.00 YNon-Reg - per day (5 consecutive hours or more) 156.00 YNon-Reg - additional charge for each hour or part thereof before 8.00am or after 10.00pm 44.00 Y

Hire Charges - Dual/Joined Reception Rooms & Committee Room


Hire Charges - Committee Room


WOOCOO COMMUNITY CENTRE

Non-Reg Hire Rates1. Exhibitions/Public Meetings/Eisteddfods/Productions by Community Groups & Schools/Meetings of Groups/Organisations & Clubs etc.

Non-Reg - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours (minimum charge) 30.00 YNon-Reg - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours with kitchen (minimum charge) 50.00 YNon-Reg - Per day (5 consecutive hours or more) 50.00 YNon-Reg - Per day with kitchen (5 consecutive hours or more) 70.00 Y

2. All other stage productions

Non-Reg '- per day or part thereof 125.00 YNon-Reg '- per day or part thereof with kitchen 175.00 YNon-Reg -Security Deposit 270.00 Y

3. Function / Commercial Use (refer to Note below) -either unlicensed or licensed

Non-Reg -per day or part thereof 160.00 YNon-Reg -per day or part thereof with kitchen 190.00 YNon-Reg -Security Deposit 270.00 Y


5. Additional Charges - (i) Use of Hall for rehearsals & setups inc. Eisteddfods

Non-Reg -minimum charge of 3 hours 11.00 YNon-Reg '-per hour after minimum 6.00 Y

6. Booking Deposit - transferable but not refundable 22.00 Y

7. StorageNon-Reg -per month 24.00 Y


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NOTE: Function / Commercial Use is defined as Elections, Cabarets, Balls, Dances, Parties, Weddings and Sale of Goods.

Security Deposits / Bonds are fully refundable upon return of keys to the nearest Fraser Coast Regional Council Administration Centre and inspection of the venue for damage and cleanliness.

OAKHURST COMMUNITY CENTRE - NEW ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY

Non-Reg Hire Rates - minimum charge of 3 hours 25.00 YNon-Reg - per hour after minimum (up to a max. of 5 consecutive hours) 9.00 YNon-Reg - per day (5 consecutive hours or more) 50.00 Y

YENGARIE HALL



2. Function/Commercial UseNon-Reg Hire Rates - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours (minimum charge) 20.00 YNon-Reg - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours with kitchen (minimum charge) 25.00 YNon-Reg - Per day (5 consecutive hours or more) 50.00 YNon-Reg - Per day with kitchen (5 consecutive hours or more) 55.00 YNon-Reg -Security Deposit - Function / Commercial Use Only 60.00 Y



LORNE PURSER COMMUNITY CENTRE (BROOWEENA)


Non-Reg Hire Rates - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours (minimum charge) 11.00 YNon-Reg - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours with kitchen (minimum charge) 16.00 YNon-Reg - Per day (5 consecutive hours or more) 22.00 YNon-Reg - Per day with kitchen (5 consecutive hours or more) 27.00 Y

2. Function/Commercial UseNon-Reg Hire Rates - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours (minimum charge) 20.00 YNon-Reg - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours with kitchen (minimum charge) 25.00 YNon-Reg - Per day (5 consecutive hours or more) 50.00 YNon-Reg - Per day with kitchen (5 consecutive hours or more) 55.00 YNon-Reg -Security Deposit - Function / Commercial Use Only 60.00 Y



TEEBAR HALL





3. Additional Charges -Non-Reg (i) Hire of Cold Room per day 22.00 YNon-Reg (ii) Use of Hall for setup the day before for functions at item 2 (per day) 11.00 Y

Non-Reg Reserve 4. Hire of Grounds for Rodeo (a to c inclusive) 137.00 Ya. Hireb. Electricity costs for the week before and the week after the Rodeo

c. Toilet Cleaning (including supply of toiletries for the week before and the week after the Rodeo) d. Teebar Hall Camp Grounds - Site Fee per night 5.50 Y

Area managed by Teebar Hall Coordinating Committee. For bookings please contact Mr. James Hansen.

AE FIELDING PARK (MUNGAR)

Hire Rates Hire of Kiosk by Community Group Non-Reg - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours (minimum charge) 10.00 YNon-Reg - Per day (5 consecutive hours or more) 20.00 Y

Hire of Kiosk for Function/Commercial UseNon-Reg - Up to max. of 5 consecutive hours (minimum charge) 20.00 Y


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Non-Reg - Per day (5 consecutive hours or more) 40.00 YNon-Reg -Security Deposit - Function / Commercial Use Only 60.00 Y


Bidwill-Magnolia Hall

Managed by Bidwill-Magnolia Hall Coordinating CommitteeFor Bookings please contact Karen Birt

Little Tinana Recreation GroundsManaged by Little Tinana Sport and Recreation ClubFor Bookings please contact Ted or Jackie Gilchrist

Tennis Courts - Wook-Koo Park (Oakhurst), AE Fielding Park, Yengarie HalNon-Reg Tennis Court Tokens - 1/2 hour tokens 1.50 Y

TIARO MEMORIAL HALL



2. All other stage productions

Non-Reg '- per day or part thereof 122.00 YNon-Reg '- per day or part thereof with kitchen 172.00 YNon-Reg -Security Deposit 270.00 Y




5. Additional Charges - (i) Use of Hall for rehearsals & setups inc. Eisteddfods

Non-Reg -minimum charge of 3 hours 11.00 YNon-Reg '-per hour after minimum 5.50 Y

TIARO COMMUNITY CENTRE - OFFICE SPACE

Non-Reg Hire Rates - minimum charge of 3 hours 16.00 YNon-Reg - per hour after minimum (up to a max. of 5 consecutive hours) 7.00 YNon-Reg - per day (5 consecutive hours or more) 57.00 Y

Community and not-for-profit groups can also utilise the office (if available) for nil charge. However a Security Deposit of $50.00 will be required.

GRANVILLE ACCOMMODATION UNITS - AGED AND DISABLED

RentNon-Reg Accommodation per week (Single occupancy) 90.00 YNon-Reg Accommodation per week (Dual occupancy) 120.00 Y

Hire ChargesNon-Reg Refrigerator 4.50 YNon-Reg Washing Machine 4.50 Y

ElectricityNon-Reg Allowance collected per week (Single occupancy) (existing tenants only) 8.00 YNon-Reg Allowance collected per week (Dual occupancy) (existing tenants only) 15.00 Y

(Regulatory Activity Section 1071A(1)(c)

- Freedom of Information

Regulation S.6) Freedom of Information

Reg 1. Application Fee Set by State Legislation Exempt

Reg 2. A4 Photocopies as requested in ApplicationSet by State Legislation Exempt

Reg 3. Other Photocopies and Map ReproductionSet by State Legislation Exempt

Reg 4. Every 15 minutes or part 15 minutesSet by State Legislation Exempt

Copy of Annual Report Free on Website

Copy of Annual Budget Free on Website

Copy of Local Laws Free on Website

Copy of Annual Financial Statements Free on Website

Copy of Corporate Plan Free on Website

* Bonds are fully refundable upon return of keys to the Fraser Coast Regional Council Office and inspection


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Copy of Council Agenda Free on Website

Copy of Council Minutes Free on Website

Registers of Regulatory Fees & Commercial Charges Free on Website

FACSIMILESNon-Reg OutgoingNon-Reg Australia first page 7.40 YNon-Reg Each additional page 2.40 YNon-Reg Overseas first page 18.00 YNon-Reg Each additional page 9.50 Y

LGA LOCAL LAWS

SECTION 1071A Reg Sale of Local Laws - per page 0.20 NA

PHOTOCOPIES Non-Reg A4 Size - per sheet 0.80 YNon-Reg A3 Size - per sheet 1.60 Y

LGA LAND RECORD

SECT. 1071A(1)c Property Information - Consent/Rezoning application Reg Property information for Consent/Rezoning applications adjoining 30.00 NA

landowner (each)

LGA Change of Ownership / Name SECT. 1071A(1)b Reg Processing Form 100 - Payable by the new owner. 94.00 NA

LGA Rate Book SECT. 1071A(1)c Reg The fee to inspect the Rate Book per property: (includes the following) 30.00 NA

Reg A) Rate information Reg B) Ownership and address Reg C) Description of land and location Reg D) Valuation

LGA Bond Search Account Deposit (refundable) - Approved debtor account 165.00 NASECT. 1071A(1)c Reg Search of Old Records per hour 88.00 NA

LGA Rates & Property Information SECT. 1071A(1)c Reg The fee to be paid to the Council by any person who desires property

information relating to any parcel of land

LGA Reg Written Rates & Property Search (Includes the following) 146.00 NASECT. 1071A(1)c A) Ownership and address

B) Description of land and location C) Rate information D) Valuation E) Town Plan zoning F) Flood information G) Outstanding Sewerage requisitions H) Outstanding Health requisitions I) Outstanding charges against the land J) Easements K) Unregistered resumption or realignments L) Drainage problem area M) Outstanding building requisitions N) Identify sewerage/water main

Bulk Ownership Searches by computer printout a. per page b. for listing by street - per street c. for listing by rate category - per category d. for listing of whole Shire

LGA Reg Rates & Property Information by Fax. 151.00 NA

Reg Maintain Covenant per property on rate book for inclusion on property searches 92.00 NA

LGA Telephone Search SECT. 1071A(1)c Reg The fee for person or firms having arranged a telephone search 30.00 NA

account may inspect the Rate Book for the following property information:

Reg A) Rate information Reg B) Ownership and address Reg C) Description of land and location Reg D) Valuation

Land in respect of which they are the owner, lessee, occupier, or agent authorised in writing by the owner of land adjoining thereto.

LGA Urgent Written Search Request

SECT. 1071A(1)c Reg (Information provided three (3) working days after date of 220.00 NAreceipt of the application - excepting equipment failure)

LGA Urgent Written Search Request By Fax

SECT. 1071A(1)c Reg (Information provided three (3) working days after date of 227.00 NAreceipt of the application - excepting equipment failure)

MAPS Non-Reg A4 sheet - 210x297mm 20.00 NANon-Reg A3 sheet - 297x420mm 34.00 NA

EXTERNAL SERVICES

(Excluding Death of Spouse & Family Law Court Ruling, & not for profit sporting & community organisations)


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BARGE LANDING FEESNon-Reg Daily Barge Landing Fee + 21.00 NA

Reg Permit Application/Annual Fee 85.00 NA

CEMETERIES

All cemetery interments involve either a purchase cost of a grave, the cost of a reservation of a grave, the purchase of a garden or wall niche, or the reservation of a garden or wall niche PLUS an additional interment cost.An application fee is also charged for the erection of a monument or structureor the installation of a plaque. For a child up to 10 years of age a 50% reduction in Grave & Niche & Interment Fees will be applied.

LOCAL LAW 6 Hervey Bay

Grave-Niche Purchase FeesNon-Reg 1. Land for immediate burial (Grave 2.4m x 1.2 m) 1,050.00 YNon-Reg 2. Reservation of land for burial (Grave 2.4m x 1.2m) 1,090.00 YNon-Reg 3. Single niche Columbarium wall 440.00 YNon-Reg 4. Single/Double Niche Garden section (Polson Cemetery only) 440.00 YNon-Reg 5. Reserve for Single Niche (Reserve plaque included) 440.00 Y

NOTES:

Interment Fees (No Sunday Interments)Non-Reg 1. Burial in open ground (plus purchase of grave / reserve) - conducted within normal weekday operating hours 920.00 YNon-Reg 2. Re-opening of grave in open ground 920.00 Y

Non-Reg 290.00 Y

Non-Reg 235.00 Y

Non-Reg 470.00 Y

LOCAL LAW 18 Maryborough

Grave-Niche Purchase FeesNon-Reg 1. Land for immediate burial - Monumental Cemetery (Grave 2.4m x 1.2m) 600.00 YNon-Reg 2. Reservation of land for burial - Monumental Cemetery (Grave 2.4m x 1.2m) 640.00 YNon-Reg 3. Land for immediate burial - Lawn Cemetery excluding Section III & IV 690.00 YNon-Reg 4. Reservation of land for burial - Lawn Cemetery excluding Section III & IV 730.00 YNon-Reg 5. Land for immediate burial - Lawn Cemetery Section III & IV 865.00 YNon-Reg 6. Reservation of land for burial - Lawn Cemetery Section III & IV 905.00 YNon-Reg 7. Single Niche Columbarium wall (Plaque included) 320.00 YNon-Reg 8. Reserve for single niche (Reserve plaque & post-interment plaque included) 345.00 Y

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Interment Fees;

Non-Reg 1. Burial in open ground (plus purchase of grave / reserve) - conducted within normal weekday operating hours 642.00 Y

Non-Reg 2. Re-opening of grave in open ground 642.00 YNon-Reg

290.00 Y

Non-Reg 4. Interment of ashes in columbarium (includes standard plaque and vase) 160.00 Y

Non-Reg 160.00 Y

Non-Reg 320.00 Y

CHILDREN'S GARDEN MEMORIAL

Provide memorial including plaque (interment of ashes not included)Non-Reg Pink or Off White granite block 230.00 YNon-Reg Black, Grey or Blue granite block 230.00 Y

Tiaro

Grave-Niche Purchase FeesNon-Reg 1. Land for immediate burial (Grave 2.4m x 1.2 m) 470.00 YNon-Reg 2. Reservation of land for burial (Grave 2.4m x 1.2m) 535.00 YNon-Reg 3. Single Niche Columbarium wall 177.00 YNon-Reg 4. Reserve for single niche (Reserve plaque included 150mm x 120mm) 220.00 Y

Interment Fees;Non-Reg 1. Burial in open ground (plus purchase of grave / reserve) - conducted within normal weekday operating hours 365.00 YNon-Reg 2. Re-opening of grave in open ground 400.00 Y

Non-Reg 290.00 YNon-Reg 4. Interment of ashes - wall niche 135.00 YNon-Reg 5. Interment of ashes within grave/ monument (plaque not included) 70.00 Y

All Fraser Coast Cemeteries

Erection of Monuments / Installation of Plaques

Non-Reg 1. Application to erect monument (Monumental Sections Only) 75.00 YNon-Reg 2. Application to install a plaque on a grave / columbarium niche / garden niche (Plaque not included) 75.00 Y

5. Interment of ashes - garden niche / within grave or monument (plaque not included) - weekdays within working hours only

6. Interment of ashes - wall niche / garden niche / within grave or monument (plaque not included) - weekdays after working hours and Saturday's

Variations to colour of granite block and/or additions or variations to the plaque can be arranged at extra cost.

3. Additional fee for opening concrete or similar material constructed over graves or removal of plaque (if done by Council staff)

4. Interment of ashes - wall niche / garden niche / within grave or monument (plaque not included) - weekdays within working hours only

5. Interment of ashes - wall niche / garden niche / within grave or monument (plaque not included) - weekdays after working hours and Saturday's

Niche plaques are 152mm x 152mm in size, 6-7 lines with Helvetica lettering and extra emblems, lines letters etc. are available at extra cost as charged by the supplier.


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MiscellaneousNon-Reg 1. Exhumation 6,000.00 YNon-Reg 2. Preparation / interment of a grave on a Saturday or Public Holiday (No Sunday Funerals)

Additional to normal interment fees 1,480.00 YNon-Reg 3. Cancellation and / or transfer of ownership of a reserved grave 96.00 YNon-Reg 4. Search fee for copy of entry in burial register 96.00 Y

Non-Reg 90.00 YNon-Reg 6. Copy of complete Burial Records [CD only] Hervey Bay & Maryborough available 135.00 YNon-Reg 5. Perpetuative Fee - Grave (not ashes) 1,025.00 YNon-Reg 6. Relocation of Plaque and Ashes 70.00 Y

7. Ashes container (Only required if ashes are supplied in a container which does not fit into Non-Reg niche provided) 16.00 Y

EPA ACT WASTE COLLECTION & TRANSPORTSect 118B Reg Application Fee (for s118B approval) (s369 approval) 160.00 NASect 369

Reg Additional Recycling Bin - Fortnightly Service - Dommestic or Commercial - Annual Charge 60.00 NANon-RegNon-Reg Sedan / Station Wagon 6.20 YNon-Reg Van / Utility 11.50 YNon-Reg Car with Trailer - up to 6 x 4 standard trailer load 11.50 YNon-Reg Utility plus Trailer - up to 6 x 4 standard trailer load 22.50 YNon-Reg 6.20 Y

Minimum Charge - applies where non recyclable waste is less than 25% of a load that contains reusable or recyclable materials, otherwise standard disposal charges will apply

All Weighbridge SitesDomestic waste (mixed and general refuse) weighbridge

loads that are non standard as listed above are requiredto be weighed to access the appropriate fee.

Non-Reg Domestic wasteTonnage rate (per tonne) 85.00 Y

Non-Reg All commercial waste (per Tonne) 85.00 YNon-Reg 32.00 YNon-Reg Palm / tree trunks (not able to be mulched) (per tonne) 85.00 YNon-Reg Gas bottles - per litre of bottle capacity 0.50 Y

N/C

N/CNon-Reg 25.00 Y

Clean fill Maryborough and Toogoom Landfills N/C

All Non Weighbridge SitesStandard Domestic Waste (Mixed and General Refuse)As per Domestic Waste charges above

Commercial / Industrial Waste(Mixed and General Refuse Delivered by a Commercial Operator) Weighbridge and Non Weighbridge Sites Standard size loads

Non-Reg Van / Utility 17.00 YNon-Reg Car with Trailer - up to 6 x 4 standard trailer load 17.00 YNon-Reg Utility plus Trailer - up to 6 x 4 standard trailer load 34.00 Y

N/CGreen waste from development sites is not accepted

Non Weighbridge Sites (non standard size loads)Non-Reg All other commercial vehicles per cubic metre 67.50 Y

Non-Reg Granville Landfill - Pre-approved contractors - Total truck volume only - per cubic metre 25.00 Y

Non-Reg 67.50 YNon-Reg 32.00 YNon-Reg 67.50 Y

Domestic/compact waste/construction & demolition wasteNon-Reg 0.50 Y

EPA ACT CONTAMINATED WASTESRegulated Waste (including contaminated soil) to go direct to Maryborough landfill

Reg Contaminated soils above threshold that need special disposal (per Tonne). 160.00 YReg Soil from Contaminated sites below threshold suitable for landfill cover Per Tonne 25.00 YReg Other non-specified waste requiring burial Per tonne 85.00 Y

ALL CLEAN Green Vegetation

Green Waste - Limited "Free" disposal per loadUp to (4) four cubic metres or (1) tonne at any one time and not contaminated with other waste.All other Green Waste volumes above 4m3 or 1 tonne - Disposal Fees Apply

Conditions of DisposalBranches, limbs and trunks to be no more than 1200mm in length or 400mmin diameter. Trunks may need to be split to comply. Palm trunks not able to be mulched and tree stumps will incur a disposal charge regardless of origin.Green Waste volumes above 4m3 or 1 tonneFees & Charges applicable

Non-Reg Green Waste disposal at a non-weighbridge site - per cubic metre over 4m3 9.10 YNon-Reg Green waste disposal at a weighbridge site - per tonne over 1 tonne 36.00 Y

No Green waste from development sites will be accepted Y

SundriesNon-Reg Recycled Concrete (per Tonne) 14.00 Y

5. Open ground burials conducted outside of normal weekday operating hours or after 2.30pm weekdays - per hour

Gas bottles - per litre of bottle capacity

For all green waste regardless of origin

Tree stumps (per m3 or part thereof) Commercial or DomesticConcrete / bricks only, clean (per m3 or part thereof) Commercial or DomesticConcrete / bricks mixed with other waste (per m3 or part thereof) Commercial or

Suitable Collectables (separated) or recyclable materials/items Clean Fill Nikenbah Transfer Station per tonne

Clean Fill Maryborough & Toogoom Landfill

Other waste - Non Weighbridge Sites

Minimum Charge

Concrete / bricks only, clean (per tonne) Commercial or Domestic

Recyclables (glass/plastics/papers/tin/aluminium/cardboard -separated and not contaminated)

Standard Domestic Waste (Mixed and General Refuse) Weighbridge & non-weighbridge sites


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Non-Reg Waste Oil -Up to 5 litres per visit FREE over 5 litres per visit (per container) 20 litre max container size 2.50 YNon-Reg Processed Mulch Sales (at the discretion of the Manager City Operations) (per m3)Non-Reg Garden Mulch 1 - 100 m3 16.00 YNon-Reg Garden Mulch 100 - 200 m3 15.50 YNon-Reg Garden Mulch 200 m3 and over 14.50 YNon-Reg Cottage Mulch [medium grade per m3] production costs 16.00 YNon Reg Bag of mulch up to 60litre (filled and supplied by puchaser) 2.50Non-Reg Premium soil enhancer [fine grade per m3] production costs 22.00 YNon-Reg Garden mulch/soil blend (per tonne) Nikenbah only 55.00 Y

Internal Council Departments prices available from Divisional Manager City operations Delivery available and prices quoted upon request

Non-Reg Non Processed/ ground green waste - by authorisation only Exec. Manager (per m3) 11.00 Y

Special Wastes Dead Animals:- Disposal at Maryborough landfill Only

Non-Reg Small Animals (dogs, cats etc - up to 5 animals per visit) 19.50 YNon-Reg Large Animals (Horses, cattle etc) each 95.50 YNon-Reg Medium animals - Sheep, Pigs and Goats etc. 47.50 Y

Compost BinsNon-Reg Purchased from Fraser Coast Waste when available 50.00 YNon-Reg Delivery 25.00 Y

Non-Reg Car Bodies NC YTyres

Non-Reg Passenger - each 5.00 YNon-Reg Medium Truck - each 12.00 YNon-Reg Large Truck - each 17.50 YNon-Reg Tractor - each 80.00 YNon-Reg Motorcycle - each 2.50 YNon-Reg 4 x 4 Each 8.50 YNon-Reg Tyres with Rims (Extra for rim) 12.00 Y

TRAFFIC ACT Abandoned VehiclesNon-Reg (Release fee = Cost of towing, storage fee plus administration fee per vehicle)Non-Reg Towing Fee - at cost at cost

Reg Administration fee per vehicle 80.00 YNon-Reg Storage fee - first two weeks 65.00 Y

Each week thereafter 65.00 Y

Disposal of Hazardous / Toxic Wastes

Non-Reg53.00 Y

Non-Reg5.35 Y

Non-Reg Chemicals (from domestic sources only) at discretion of Council - no charge(No Commercial Accepted)

Non-Reg Oil Interceptor Waste (Not Liquid) 55.00 Y

EPA ACTNon-Reg Site preparation charge 250.00 YNon-Reg Disposal charge per tonne 160.00 Y

Hervey Bay Foreshore Functions / Events (in Town area only)Non-Reg 240lt wheelie bin - recycling 4.50 YNon-Reg 240lt wheelie bin waste 6.50Non-Reg 1.5 cubic metre container 46.00 YNon-Reg 3.0 cubic metre container 68.00 YNon-Reg 15 cubic metre container (per hour) 260.00 YNon-Reg All other events - delivery/collection and servicing per hour rate (contact Fraser Coast Waste) 160.00 Y

AIRPORT CHARGES

LOCAL LAW 19 Hervey Bay

Landing Fees (per aircraft, excluding identified RPT / Charter Operators)

Non-Reg 1. Casual Landing Fee - Aircraft with MTOW up to 2,000 kg - per landing 9.50 Y

Non-Reg 13.00 Y

Non-Reg 330.00 Y

Passenger Fees - Itinerant Charter OperatorsNon-Reg 1. per passenger 15.00

(unless commercial in-confidence arrangements apply)

Training Flight Fee Non-Reg Fixed and rotary wing aircraft that -

Non-Reg

1. Touch the runway As per Casual Landing Fee

Y

Non-Reg

2. Do not touch the runway 50% of Casual Landing Fee Y

RPT / Charter OperatorsCommercial in Confidence arrangements are developed as necessary and have been entered into with:

Non-Reg Lady Elliot Island Resort (Seair) YNon-Reg QantasLink YNon-Reg Jetstar Airlines YNon-Reg Virgin Blue Airlines Y

Aircraft Parking Fees (per aircraft, excluding identified RPT Operators)

Non-Reg 107.00 Y

2. Casual Landing Fee - Aircraft with MTOW 2,000 kg or greater- per 1,000 kg MTOW or part thereof - per landing

3. Prepaid Landing Fee - 30 landings (Option available to leaseholders only) - per 1,000 kg MTOW or part thereof

Asbestos cement sheet wrapped & sealed in heavy duty plastic & transported as per Qld Workplace Heath & Safety guidelines ( less than 1 tonne per 100kg)

Special Waste Burials Maryborough Landfill Only by appointment with 24 hours notice

Disposal Site - Maryborough Landfill OnlyAsbestos cement sheet wrapped & sealed in heavy duty plastic & transported as per Qld Workplace Heath & Safety guidelines (per m3 or per tonne)

1. Security Restricted Area / Main RPT Apron - Single use in excess of 4 hours (per day or part thereof)


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Non-Reg 5.00 Y

Non-Reg 180.00 Y

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Car Parking

Non-Reg Short Term Parking Fees

0 minutes - 30 mins Free YNon-Reg 30 minutes - 2 hours 2.00 YNon-Reg 2 - 3 hours 4.00 YNon-Reg 3-4 hours 6.00 YNon-Reg 4-5 hours 8.00 YNon-Reg 5-6 hours 10.00 YNon-Reg 6-24 hours 12.00 Y

Non-Reg Weekly (7 days) 75.00 YNon-Reg Thereafter each 24 hour period or part thereof 12.00 Y

Non-Reg Security Car park - per day or part thereof after each 24 hour period 18.00 Y

LOCAL LAW 55 Maryborough Y

Landing Fees (per aircraft, excluding identified RPT / Charter Operators)

Non-Reg 1. Casual Landing Fee - Aircraft with MTOW up to 2,000 kg - per landing 9.50 Y

Non-Reg 12.50 Y

Non-Reg 330.00 Y

Passenger Fees - Itinerant Charter OperatorsNon-Reg 1. per passenger 15.00

(unless commercial in-confidence arrangements apply)

Training Flight Fee Fixed and rotary wing aircraft that -

Non-Reg

1. Touch the runway As per Casual Landing Fee

YNon-Reg 2. Do not touch the runway 50% of Casual

Landing FeeY

Aircraft Parking Fees (per aircraft, excluding identified RPT Operators)

Non-Reg 110.00 Y

Non-Reg 5.00 Y

Non-Reg 180.00 Y

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Miscellaneous

Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) Processing

Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 Reg 1. Application Fee (no Dept. of Immigration check required) 175.00 Y

AusCheck Act 2007 Reg 2. Application Fee (if Dept. of Immigration check required) 185.00 Y Reg 3. Security Deposit 50.00 Y

Reg 4, Renewal Fee (no Dept. of Immigration check required) 165.00 YReg 5. Renewal Fee (if Dept. of Immigration check required) 175.00 Y

CARAVAN PARKS, CAMPING - COUNCIL

"Day" shall mean from 10.00 am of the one day to 10.00 am of the next day or part thereof. Children are defined as up to and including Grade 10 or 15 years of age if no longer a student After a continuous stay greater than 27 days, GST will change from 10% to 5.5% Stay 6 nights & get 7th night free (incl. elec charge) except Christmas & Easter & (for city parks only) Qld. School holidays. Stays exceeding five weeks will be eligible for a 10% discount from the sixth week onwards

LGA 1. Burrum HeadsSECTION 570

Non-Reg Powered Sites - Beachfront (2 persons) - per day 31.00 YChristmas & Easter - per day 37.00 Y

Non-Reg Powered Sites - Beachfront (2 persons) - per week 184.00 YChristmas & Easter - per week 259.00 Y

Non-Reg Powered Sites - Non Beachfront (2 persons) - per day 25.00 YChristmas & Easter - per day 31.00 Y

Non-Reg Powered Sites - Non Beachfront (2 persons) - per week 152.00 Y

2. Casual Landing Fee - Aircraft with MTOW 2,000 kg or greater- per 1,000 kg MTOW or part thereof - per landing

3. Prepaid Landing Fee - 30 landings (Option available to leaseholders only) - per 1,000 kg MTOW or part thereof

3. Annual Parking Fee - Areas other than the Security Restricted Area / Main RPT Apron - per 1,000 kg MTOW or part thereof (Option available to Leaseholders only)

Aircraft parking sites are subject to Council approval prior to use.

All increased charges to take effect from 1st July

3. Annual Parking Fee - Areas other than the Security Restricted Area / Main RPT Apron - per 1,000 kg MTOW or part thereof (Option available to Leaseholders only)

Aircraft parking sites are subject to Council approval prior to use.

1. Security Restricted Area / Main RPT Apron - Single use in excess of 4 hours (per day or part thereof)

2. Casual Parking Fee - per day or part thereof in excess of 4 hours- Areas other than the Security Restricted Area / Main RPT Apron - per 1,000 kg MTOW or part thereof

2. Casual Parking Fee - per day or part thereof in excess of 4 hours- Areas other than the Security Restricted Area / Main RPT Apron - per 1,000 kg MTOW or part thereof


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Christmas & Easter - per week 222.00 Y

Non-Reg Non Powered Sites - (2 persons) - per day 21.00 YChristmas & Easter - per day 26.00 Y

Non Powered Sites - (2 persons) - per week 127.00 YNon-Reg Christmas & Easter - per week 185.00 Y

Non-Reg Extra person (16 years and over) - per day 6.00 YChristmas & Easter - per day 7.00 Y

Non-Reg Extra child (4 to 15 years) - per day 5.00 Y

Christmas & Easter - per day 6.00 Y

Non-Reg Extra person (16 years and over) - per week 38.00 YChristmas & Easter - per week 51.00

Non-Reg Extra child (4 to 15 years) - per week 31.00 Y


2. Pialba, Scarness, Torquay

Non-Reg Powered Sites - Beachfront (2 persons) - per day 36.00 YChristmas & Easter - per day 40.00 Y

Non-Reg Powered Sites - Beachfront (2 persons) - per week 216.00 YChristmas & Easter - per week 281.00 Y

Non-Reg Powered Sites - Non Beachfront (2 persons) - per day 31.00 YChristmas & Easter - per day 37.00 Y

Non-Reg Powered Sites - Non Beachfront (2 persons) - per week 190.00 YChristmas & Easter - per week 259.00 Y

Non-Reg Non Powered Sites - (2 persons) - per day 23.00 YChristmas & Easter - per day 27.00 Y

Non-Reg Non Powered Sites - (2 persons) - per week 163.00 YChristmas & Easter - per week 192.00 Y

Non-Reg Extra person (16 years and over) - per day 7.00 YChristmas & Easter - per week 8.00 Y

Non-Reg Extra child (4 to 15 years) - per day 5.00 Y


Non-Reg Extra person (16 years and over) - per week 44.00 YChristmas & Easter - per week 59.00 Y

Non-Reg Extra child (4 to 15 years) - per week 31.00 Y


3. Miscellaneous (All Parks)Non-Reg Washing Machines and Dryers - per load 3.00 YNon-Reg Late departure fee (at managers discretion) 12.00 Y

Extra charges may apply for larger vehicles/encroachments onto other sites

SECTION 7 GATES & GRIDS Reg Application Fee for gates & grids that cross a public road 265.00 NAReg Annual Renewal Fee 40.00 NA

Fee is applicable for the Financial Year (July - June)

BLUE FINGER BOARD INFORMATION SIGNS Reg - Assessment Need new account number in 240 46.00 NA

Non-Reg - Installation Need new account number in Signs and Lines 192.00 YNon-Reg - Installation Need new account number in Signs and Lines Cost + 10%

Reg - Annual licenHas not been charged previously 40.00 NAFee is applicable for the Financial Year (July - June)

Non-Reg - ReplacemenNeed new account number in Signs and Lines 132.00 Y

DESIGN SECTION Printing

Minimum Charge $30.00

Cost of customised maps with 4 themes based on a 1 hour compilation and production time incl. Labour and materials using plain paper only.

Non-Reg A0 up to 2 day turnaround 79.50 YNon-Reg A1 up to 2 day turnaround 64.00 YNon-Reg A2 up to 2 day turnaround 49.00 YNon-Reg A3 34.00 YNon-Reg A4 20.00 Y

The above prices are for the first print, any additional copies without any modification will be charged at 10% of the above rate per page.

Copies Includes general copies Non-Reg A0 up to 2 day turnaround 21.00 YNon-Reg A1 up to 2 day turnaround 15.50 YNon-Reg A2 up to 2 day turnaround 9.30 YNon-Reg A3 4.70 YNon-Reg A4 2.30 Y

Maps produced to the client specifications with title legends, colour or black and white, various scale and sizes, some analysis functionality and combination of themes.


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TRAFFICTraffic Count Information

Non-Reg Per Site - Collection, processing and supply of new traffic count information 267.00 YNon-Reg Per site - Supply of existing traffic count information 50.00 Y

Local Govt. Act 1993 Extraordinary Traffic

Reg

- Inspections and permit for house removals, other non-standard vehicle uses and assessment of traffic management plans when associated with extraordinary traffic. Does not include traffic control & damage to infrastructure. 190.00 Y

Y

Non-Reg

Insertion of Marble or Other Slabs in Footways - Annual Fee for replacement, restoration cleaning & restoration of inserted slab - Full Cost Recovery At Cost Y

Permit

Reg Vehicular Crossing (Driveway) Application Feesee Road

Opening Permits NA

Construction / InstallationNon-Reg - Standard Domestic Crossing Cost + 10% YNon-Reg - Standard Industrial Crossing Cost + 10% Y

Non-Reg - Standard Rural Crossing Cost + 10% Y

ROADWORKS

Road Opening Reg Road Opening Permits (includes initial inspection and assessment of TMP) 130.00 NAReg Fines for unauthorised works on road, road reserve see Local Laws NAReg Application fee for Minor construction on Road Reserves 130.00 NAReg Inspection Fee (per Visit) 75.00 NA

Road Closures

Reg Permanent Road Closure Applications, dedicated public roads 50.00 NAAny advertisement or additional fee generated by other Road Authorities is not included in this fee. Any such fee is at full cost to the applicant.

Reg

Temporary Road Closure Applications, dedicated public roads (includes initial inspection and assessment of TMP) 130.00 NA

Altered Traffic Conditions AssessmentNon-Reg Assessment of TMP 100.00

When a road closure or opening is not part of the application but an assessment of altered traffic conditions and traffic management plan is required

STREET NUMBERING

FPC 109 April 1998 Non-Reg Rural Address Numbering - Allocation of Numbers 50.00 YFor the measurement, purchase & installation of rural addressing posts

FLOOD SEARCH

Detailed Flood InformationNon-Reg Flood search 50.00

When a property search reveals that more detailed information may be available or a detailed request on a specific property is made. Includes search of Council flood and stormsurge records.

WATER & WASTE WATER

Reg Building Demolition or Removal Fee

Disconnection of Water 239.00 NADisconnection of Sewerage 339.00 NA

Reg Penalty Infringement Notices

(Reminder Service cost if not paid on time) Water Infringement - Administration As per LGA NA

Reg Pools - Private

Regulatory S826 of the Water Act point

6 page 309

Permit fee to empty into Council sewer

under 36,400 Litres 115.00 NAover 36,400 Litres 190.00 NA

Filling pool with Council equipment (Cost of water additional) 165.00 NA + cost of water

Reg Service Location Charge

Location of water, sewerage and drainage pipes First half hour 90.00 NAEach Subsequent half hour, or part thereof. 40.00 NA(phone complaints, gas compaines, private contractors to be charged)

Non-Reg Sewerage

Disposal of septic tank waste - per truckload per litre 0.10 NA(Septic and Domestic Strength Sewage Only) Disposal of Bin Wastewater per litre 0.10 NA

(Where council requires an independent assessment of the impact of accepting such trade waste, additonal application fees to meet costs incurred in such ASSESSMENT WILL APPLY) Disposal of Domestic Strengt Sewerage (DSS) Holding Tank Wastes per litre 0.05 NA

Non-Reg Water Supply

Reconnection of Water Supply after Disconnection 315.00 NA(Residential properties only, including water meter)


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Disconnection of Water Supply 239.00 NA

Deposit on use of Metered Hydrant (Refundable upon return) 1,200.00 NAHire Fee Metered Hydrant Standpipe 40.00 NAOne week 80.00 NAPer Month 600.00 NAPer Year

Non-Reg Water Services New Connections The fee Payable for New Connections, Installation of Increased Sized Connection & Relocation of Services including water meter to a Maximum length of 30m shall be: - 20mm (plus $4.75 per metre over 30m) fee 965.00 NA - 25mm (plus $5.25 per metre over 30m) fee 1,205.00 NA - 32mm (plus $5.75 per metre over 30m) fee 1,920.00 NA - 40mm (plus $6.30 per metre over 30m) fee 2,150.00 NA - 50mm (plus $7.35 per metre over 30m) fee 2,570.00 NA(NOTE: The above pipe sizes refer to nominal bore.)

Non-Reg Fire Service Connections Quote NA

Non-Reg Fee for Location of Stop Cock 75.00 NA

Non-Reg Special Water Meter Reading Fee 65.00 NA

Non-Reg Testing Water Meters Send meter away for NATA testing, provide a certificate of calibration & notify customer 260.00 NA(Subject to refund if more than 5% error)

Non-Reg Testing RPZ 100.00 NA

Non-Reg Replace Damaged Water Meter BoxPlastic Meter Box with lid 110.00 YPlastic Lid for meter box 55.00 Y

Non-Reg Testing Flows & Pressures from Fire Hydrants 335.00 Y

Purchase of Water Purchase of Water by contractors and water carters. Per Kl 3.80 NA

Reg Trade Waste Fees and Charges

Trade Waste application fee ( Category 1) 100.00 NATrade Waste application fee ( Category 2) 100.00 NATrade Waste application fee ( Category 3) NA

Reg Trade Waste Inspection

Compliance Inspection Fee 170.00 NACompliance Register search 85.00 NAAdditional Inspections required as a result on non-compliance 85.00 NA

Equivalent Arrestor Charge 240.00 NA

Category 1 Trade Waste Fee ( annual fee + volumetric charge) Annual Fee 115.00 NAVolumetric Charge per Kl 1.00 NA

Category 2 Trade Waste Fee (annual fee + volumetric charge) Annual Fee 115.00 NAVolumetric fee per Kl 1.00 NA

+quality & quantity charges

Category 3 Trade Waste Fee (annual fee + volumetric charge) Annual Fee NAVolumetric Charge per Kl NA

Reg Quality charges for Trade Waste Discharge B.O.D. per kg 0.85 NAC.O.D. per kg 0.85 NASuspended Solids (Nnfr) per kg 1.00 NATotal Phosphorous per kg 2.80 NATotal Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N per kg 1.00 NAOil and Grease per kg 1.30 NA

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

ADVERTISING

Reg Advertising Signs - Annual Licence Fees (Former MCC area) 155.00 NALocal Law No. 22

Initial Application Fee (Former WSC area)Reg - Under 5 square metres in area 41.00 NAReg - Exceeding 5 sq. m. but not exceeding 10 sq. m. 84.00 NAReg - Exceeding 10 sq. m but not exceeding 15 sq. m. 130.00 NAReg - Exceeding 15 square metres 157.00 NA

Registration Fees (per annum) (Former WSC area)Reg - Under 5 square metres in area 24.00 NAReg - Exceeding 5 sq. m but not exceeding 15 sq. m. 47.00 NAReg - Exceeding 15 square metres 70.00 NAReg - Release of confiscated signs (plus lic./reg fees) 47.00 NA

Reg Advertising Signs - Application Fee - See Operational Works (Former WSC area) 198.00 NAReg - Per Inspection 111.00 NA

Site Rental for Signs on Council Controlled Land (Former MCC area only)Reg - per site per annum 480.00 NAReg Identilight Signs - per annum 166.00 NA

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INT. PL. ACT BUILDING & PLUMBING REGULATORY SERVICES BUILDING ACT NOTE: The following fees may be altered by the Executive Manager

Plumbing & Drainage Building Services if requested by the applicant and the Exec Act 2002 Manager considers the special nature of the project warrants

a negotiated fee.

LOCAL GOVT. ACT Non-Reg ADMINISTRATION INT. PL. ACT

BUILDING ACT Non-Reg 1. GENERAL Plumbing & Drainage Act 2002

LGA Reg Copy of Drainage Plan Domestic 20.00 YReg Retrieval of Building/Plumbing File (+ Standard copy charges) 50.00 Y

Non-Reg Photocopying - A4 0.80 YNon-Reg - A3 1.60 Y

2. STATISTICS

Non-Reg Email 20.00 YNon-Reg Per Month 25.00 Y

3. LODGEMENT FEES

LOCAL GOVT ACT(Regulatory

Activity Section 1071A(1)(a)) Reg Building Work Application

Reg New dwellings and alterations (Class 1) 140.00 NAReg Class 10a (garages, carports, etc) 100.00 NAReg Class 10b Structures (signs& retaining walls) 100.00 NAReg Class 10b Structures (Swimming Pools) 140.00 NAReg Units (Class 2), commercial/industrial (Class 3-9) 160.00 NAReg Plumbing Work Application 70.00 NA

4. PRE LODGEMENT INFORMATION REQUEST

Reg Form 19 Development Information Reg Part A 45.00 NAReg Part C - File retrieval fee plus copy charges as per item 1 above Reg Part B - File retrieval fee plus copy charges as per item 1 above Reg Reg Standard Certificate from Private certifiers 35.00 NA

INT. PL. ACT BUILDING & PLUMBING REGULATORY SERVICES BUILDING ACT NOTE: The following fees may be altered by the Executive Manager

Plumbing & Drainage Building Services if requested by the applicant and the Exec Act 2002 Manager considers the special nature of the project warrants

a negotiated fee.

1. CERTIFICATES AND SEARCHES

(a) Building Compliance Searches Reg (i) Class 1 and 10(a) Buildings (Dwellings and Outbuildings) per dwelling 335.00 NAReg (ii) Commercial/Industrial per unit POA NAReg (iii) Multiple Units - First Unit 375.00 NA

each other Unit 75.00 NA(b) Building/Plumbing Records Searches

Reg (iv) Records Only Search (Dwellings) 150.00 NAReg (v) Records Only Search (Commercial/Industrial/Multiple Units) 210.00 NAReg (vi) Records Only Search (Sites with Multiple Buildings, multiple tenancies, motels and NA

caravan parks etc) POAReg (vii) Fraser Island - additional cost per inspection (Kingfisher Bay) 550.00 NA

Additional Cost all other areas Fraser Island 770.00Travel costs are not included and must be arranged and paid for by the applicant

Reg (viii) Limited Building Search - Records 45.00 NAUrgent Fee An additional fee as follows shall be paid where a Building/Plumbing search is requested:

Reg (i) Records Only Search supplied within 3 working days from date of receipt application: Dwellings 60.00 NA

Reg (ii) Building/Plumbing Compliance search supplied within 5 working days from date of

receipt of application: Class 1 and Class 10(a) buildings (Dwellings and Outbuildings) per dwelling. 165.00 NA

NOTE 2: Where for any reason Council is not able to meet the time specified for an urgent search, the Urgent Fee component will be refunded to the applicant.

1. BUILDING & PLUMBING REGULATORY ITEMS Building

Building Act 1975 Division 2 Reg a) Preparation of Statement of Classification or Certificate of Existing Buildings 200.00 NA

Reg Nomination of road frontage for corner lots 55.00 NAReg Exemptions from pool fencing requirements 230.00 NAReg Relaxation of siting requirements Class 1 & 10a 335.00 NAReg Reassessment of Refused/Altered Boundary relaxation 95.00 NAReg Amenity & Aesthetic Impact (Removals, Converting Shed to Dwelling) 375.00 NA

Partial Bond Inspection 130.00 NATemporary occupation of a class 10 building 185.00 NA

b) Code Variations/Performance Assessments Reg - Standard Inspection fee 165.00 NAReg - Inspection outside currency period 165.00Reg - Swimming Pool Compliance Inspection 165.00 NAReg - Budget accommodation assessment / per inspection By Quote NAReg - Residential Services Assessment / per inspection By Quote NAReg - Concurrence Agency Referrals - no site inspection 105.00 NAReg - Concurrence Agency Referrals - site inspection required 230.00 NA


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Plumbing Testable backflow prevention device

Reg a) annual registration/administration fee (per device) 65.00 NAReg b) backflow device test due to non-compliance 185.00 NA

Bonds.

Bonds a) Demolition site cleanup 450.00 NABonds b) Bond for completion of Removal Dwellings

Assessed as part of amenity & aesthetics approval

7. REDUCTIONS FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE & OTHER ORGANISATIONS As per current Council Policy.

Plumbing & PLUMBING CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Drainage Act 2002 REGULATED WORK- PLUMBING/DRAINAGE WORK s85(2)(c) New Single Detached Dwellings/Class1

Class 1 Buildings Reg a) Approval/inspection - per fixture up to 40 fixtures 65.00 NA

over 40 fixtures (minimum charge $2,580) 49.00 NAReg b) Site inspection assessment on site sewerage facility 80.00

c) assessment only 25% of prescribed fee Reg d) Installation of dual check valve (connection of existing house / building 120.00 NA

to new water tank) within the Water Reticulated Area Reg e) Reinspection fee - Class 1 90.00 NAReg f) Fraser Island Inspections (travel costs payable by owner) 550.00Reg Sewerage connection from existing septic system to dwelling Reg a) Approval/inspection 350.00 NAReg Disconnection of fixtures / per fixture 65.00 NAReg Demolition of Septic Tank / Grease Trap - Inspection fee 65.00 NA

Non-Reg Household treatment plant effluent test (annual fee) 80.00 C

Reg Extensions and Alterations to Single Detached Dwelling/Units a) No extra fixtures - drainage alteration only 120.00 NA

Reg b) Extra fixtures - as for new dwelling Reg Minimum Fee (1 or 2 Fixtures) 120.00 NAReg c) Repositioning & reinstalling per Fixture 65.00 NAReg d) Hot Water Tempering Valve (on existing premises) 65.00 NAReg e) Installing non-fixture items (ORG to Swimming Pool, HWS) 65.00 NAReg f) Installation of dual check valve (connection of existing house / building 120.00 NA

to new water tank) within the Water Reticulated Area Reg g) Fraser Island Inspections (travel costs payable by owner) 550.00Reg Alterations to Land Application Area

Minimum Assessment fee 115.00 NA

Reg Class 10A Buildings (Domestic Sheds, Garages Etc.) With fixtures - as for new dwellings

Reg Minimum fee (1 or 2 Fixtures) 120.00 NAReg Installation of dual check valve (connection of existing house / building 120.00 NA

to new water tank) within the Water Reticulated Area Reg Fraser Island Inspections (travel costs payable by owner) 550.00

Reg Class 2-9 Buildings and Multiple Dwellings Reg (a) Approval/inspection - per fixture up to 40 fixtures - (owner to provide plan) 73.00 NAReg over 40 fixtures (minimum charge $2,900) 49.00 NAReg Minimum fee 230.00 NAReg (b) Inspection of main sanitary drains, hydrant & sprinkler systems or water mains - per metre 7.50 NAReg (c) Inspection of manholes - per manhole 75.00 NAReg (d) assessment only 25% of prescribed fee Reg (e) reinspection fee 120.00 NA

State Government (Qbuild Inspections)

Reg a) Inspections - per fixture 58.00 NA

Approval of Amended Hydraulic Plans Reg Minor Amendments Class 1 74.00 NAReg Class 2 - 9 183.00 NAReg Major amendments 525.00 NA

If permit has expired - fees as per new application.

Reg Installation of dual check valve (connection of existing house to new water tank) 115.00 NA

Special Installations Plumbing &

Drainage Act 2002 - Section 85 Reg (a) Household sewerage treatment plant/septic application fee 80.00 NA

Reg (b) Backflow prevention device application fee 65.00 NAGreater than 4 Devices

Reg (c) Inspection of On Site Sewerage Facility 120.00 NA

REFUNDS

*Note – Lodgement fees will not be refunded .

(i) If an application is cancelled by an applicant prior to the issue of a permit - between 50-75% depending on the extent of processing.

* Note An additional fee of $250.00 applies to obtain a Compliance Permit for Plumbing and Drainage Works that have commenced without first obtaining a Compliance Permit or Certificate for said works.


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SCHEDULE OF PLANNING FEES & CHARGES 2009/10

PLANNING FEES & CHARGES TYPE 2009/10 Fee GST Code

Miscellaneous Matters that may apply to Development Applications:

1. Combined Applications (involving more than one type of development and/or multiple land uses): Fees for acombined application are to be the sum of those fees that would have been required in the event of a separatedevelopment application being lodge

2. Additional fees for expert advice and/or assessment of technical reports by Council-engaged externalconsultants/specialists: Were assessment by an External Consultant or Consultants having expertise specific to aparticular proposal is required the a

3. Refund of fees – Withdrawn applications: If an application is withdrawn, a refund of application fees is applicable as follows:

a) Application Stage 75%

b) Information and Referral Stage 50%

c) Notification Stage 25%

d) Decision Stage Nil

Note: If an application lapses during the IDAS process refund of fee's will be calculated as per above fee's.

4. Request for Application to be considered under a Superseded Planning Scheme Reg $2,809 NANote: This fee is for Council to determine if the development application will or will not be considered under a supersededplanning scheme. This fee applies in addition to the applicable development application fee.

5. Use not specifically identified in the Fee Schedule and/or Unusual Circumstances: Where an applicationinvolves a use not specifically provided for and the use or application could not reasonably be included in a category that isprovided in the Schedule.

6. Major Projecta) For major projects not covered in the scope of these fees, the fee will be determined by the Executive Manager,

Development Assessment, based on an estimated fee to cover the actual cost for Council to assess and determine theapplication.

b) The Executive Manager, Development Assessment, has the discretion to determine if a project is defined as a ‘majorproject’ based on:

• The scale of the project; or

• The potential impacts to be assessed as part of the project; or• If the level of work anticipated by the nominated fee under this section does not represent the level of assessment

required; or

• The fee is not covered in this schedule of fees and charges; or

• Any other relevant consideration

7. Re-submission of a Lapsed Application: Where a development application has lapsed and a new developmentapplication is:

(a) resubmitted within 6 months of the application lapsing, and

(b) the proposal is generally in accordance with the former proposal, and

(c) there have been no changes to the Planning Scheme provisions the applicable fee will be 75% of the application fee.

Note: Council will not accept the re-submission of a lapsed application more than once.

8. Reduction of Development Application Fees: The Executive Manager, Development Assessment has delegatedauthority to determine to partially waive a Development Application Fee where a strict application of the scheduled fee isobviously unreasonable fo

NA

Miscellaneous Matters that may apply to Development Applications:

9. Applications involving Implied Material Change of Use of Premises: Any application for development which,pursuant to Section 3.2.2 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997, implies that the application is to be taken as an applicationfor material change

10. Discounted Development Application Fees for subsequent development application permits resulting from aPreliminary Approval will only apply to uses and structures that are clearly identified in the original Preliminary Approvalnotice. New or amende

11. General Information Request/Enquiry (not incl. residents seeking information in regard to household allotment) - Charged per hour

Reg$169 NA

12. Priority Infrastructure Plan Charges - IndexationInfrastructure contribution charges outlined in Priority Infrastructure Charges Plans will be indexed on an annual basis inaccordance with the "Roads & Bridges Construction - Queensland" index on an annual basis from the date of adoption.

13. GST: Where applicable, listed fees are inclusive of GST.

ADMINISTRATION

GENERAL

Photocopying - A3 - Mono Non-Reg $1.60 C

- A4 - Mono Non-Reg $0.75 C

Photocopying - A3 - Colour Non-Reg $2.80 C

Planning Fees Charges

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- A4 - Colour Non-Reg $1.70 C

TOWN PLANNING NOTIFICATION SIGNS

For the supply of Town Planning Notification Signs - each Non-Reg $62 C

REFERRAL OF BUILDING WORKS APPLICATIONS

Town Planning Compliance check Reg $75 NA

Complex referrals charged per hour Reg $169 NA

Development Assessment Review Team Meeting (DART)

- Non-complex Reg $321 NA

- Complex Reg $642 NAFor applications lodged subsequent to a DART Meeting, that reflect the advice provided by Council, the prescribed DART Meeting fee will be refunded.

Determination of the refund will be at the discretion of the Executive Manager, Development Assessment.

STRATEGIC PLANNING POLICY DOCUMENTS

Hard Copy

Transitional Planning Scheme Policy (per document) Reg $14 NA

Transitional Town Planning Scheme -Ordinance (HB & Tiaro) Reg $40 NA

Transitional Planning Scheme Development Manual Reg $158 NA

Transitional Planning Scheme Maps (per A3 sheet) Reg $4 NA

Transitional Planning Scheme Maps (per AO sheet) Reg $40 NA

Laminating (per sheet) Reg NA

IPA Planning Scheme - HB -(Ordinance only, excluding maps and policies) Reg $102 NA

IPA Scheme Policies - HB - (per Document) - excluding PSP 2 & PSP14 Reg $17 NAIPA Scheme Policies - HB - (per Document) - PSP 2 Reg $34 NA

ADMINISTRATION

IPA Scheme Policies - HB - (per Document) - PSP14 Reg $67 NA

IPA Planning Scheme - MB -(Ordinance including maps and policies) Reg $140 NA

IPA Planning Scheme - Tiaro -(Ordinance including maps and policies) Reg $102 NA

IPA Planning Scheme - Woocoo - (Ordinance including maps and policies) Reg $102 NA

IPA Scheme Maps - HB - per A3 sheet Reg $4 NA

IPA Scheme Maps - HB - per A0 sheet Reg $40 NA

Electronic Copy

Transitional Town Planning Scheme on CD (including maps) Reg $25 NA

IPA Town Planning Scheme on CD (including maps and policies Reg $25 NA

REGULATORY SERVICES

CERTIFICATES AND SEARCHES

Planning and Development Certificates

(i) Limited Planning & Development Certificate per property (5 business days) Reg $249 NA(ii) Standard Planning & Development Certificate per property (10 business days)

- Vacant Site Reg $399 NA - Built Site Reg $843 NA

- Complex Site e.g. Commercial/Industrial or >10 units - per hour Reg $166 NA(iii) Full Planning & Development Certificate per property - (30 business days)

- Vacant Site Reg $562 NA - Built Site Reg $1,124 NA

- Complex Site e.g. Commercial/Industrial or >10 units - per hour Reg $166 NAUrgent Fee

An additional fee shall be paid where an Urgent Planning & Development Certificate is requested

(i) Limited Planning & Development Certificate to be supplied in two working days from date of receipt of application Reg $213 NA

(ii) Standard Planning & Development Certificate to be supplied in five working days from date of receipt of application

- Vacant Site Reg $399 NA - Built Site Reg $843 NA

- Complex Site e.g. Commercial/Industrial or >10 units - per hour Reg $166 NA

(iii) Full Planning & Development Certificate to be supplied in ten working days from date of receipt of application

- Vacant Site Reg $562 NA- Built Site Reg $1,124 NA

- Complex Site e.g. Commercial/Industrial or >10 units - per hour Reg $166 NANOTE: Where for any reason Council is not able to meet the time specified for an urgent Certificate, the Urgent fee component will be refunded to the applicant.

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Operational Works Associated with Reconfiguring a Lot Approval

Engineering Drawings Approval - Civil Works excluding Water & Sewer per lot Reg $286 NAMinimum Charge Reg $3,820 NA

Plus - Engineering Drawings Approval - Water & Sewer ( Hervey Bay - fee is paid to WBW) per lot $51

Minimum Charge Reg $674 NA$0

OPERATIONAL WORK APPLICATIONS Continued

Construction Inspection - (Allows for 1 inspection/hold point) excluding Water & Sewer per lot Reg $135 NAMinimum Charge Reg $1,685 NA

Plus - Construction Inspection - Water & Sewer (Allows for 1 inspection/hold point) - per lot Reg$90 NA

Minimum Charge Reg $1,124 NA

Engineering Drawing Approval and Construction Inspection (allows for 1 inspection/hold point) - creating no more than 3 additional lots with no water, sewer and maximum road widening of 1 metre. (Staged Development and Road Construction - the above fee'

Reg$1,685 NA

Re-Inspection Fee - per staff member/visit. If works not ready, fails inspection or more than 1 inspection per hold point is required Reg $281 NA

Operational Works Associated with a Material Change of Use Approval

Sites < =3000m2 - charged per 100m2. Reg $169 NAMinimum Charge Reg $3,371 NA

Sites > 3000m2 - charged per 100m2 Reg $84 NAMinimum Charge Reg $5,010 NA

Plus Car park Space (outdoor car park spaces located within the development site) - per space Reg $28 NA

Operational Works Associated with Earthworks

Minor Earthworks - sites <= 1000m2 or <= 500m3Reg $1,685 NA

Major Earthworks - sites >1000m2 or > 500m3Reg $2,809 NA

Farm Dam Reg $225 NA

Operational Works Associated with Vegetation Removal

Residential Lots <5000m2 Reg $169 NA

Residential Lots >5000m2 not in Natural Area's Overlay or equivalent Reg $169 NAClearing of vegetation for fire access tracks, fence lines and regrowth <4m in height Reg $169 NA

Clearing of vegetation subsequent to Development Approval for Material Change of Use or Reconfiguration of a Lot Reg $825 NAOther Reg $1,124 NA

Operational Works Associated with Prescribed Tidal Works

- Minor Reg $843 NA - Major Reg $1,348 NA

Operational Works Associated with Advertising device Reg $1,236 NA

Miscellaneous Works Associated with Operational Works

Construction Drawings - Minor Modification Reg $337 NAConstruction Drawings - Major Modification - As per Engineering Drawings Approval Fee

Pest Inspection Reg $60 NASea Eagle Nest Inspection - per hour Reg $57 NA

Property Access Permit - Refer to External Services Section of the Schedule of Regulatory & Non-Regulatory Charges 2009/10

GENERAL PLANNING REGULATORY ITEMS Licensed Gate/Grid - Refer to External Services Section of the Schedule of Regulatory & Non-Regulatory Charges 2009/10

Request To Change Development Approval

Request to change or cancel conditions - up to 5 conditions Reg $1,236 NAPlus for every condition over 5 - Per condition fee Reg $225 NANote: Maximum fee will not exceed the original application fee

Minor change other than a condition Reg $1,236 NAWhere a proposed modification does not constitute a minor change in the terms of the Act, a new application must be lodged together with the prescribed fee.


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For more substantial developments a fee of 25% of the application fee will be required, as directed by the Executive Manager, Development Assessment

Request for Negotiated Decision Notice

Up to 5 conditions Reg $1,236 NAPlus for every additional condition over 5 - Per Condition fee Reg $225 NANote: Maximum fee will not exceed the original application feeWhere the Negotiated Decision Notice is required due to an oversight by Council staff, the fee per condition will be refunded.

Extension of Time

Assessment to extend the currency period for 12 months Reg $1,124 NAAssessment to extend the currency period greater than 12 months Reg $2,224 NA

Fraser Island Application

Applications for development located on Fraser Island Reg $803 NA

Building Work Assessable against the Planning Scheme

Building work not associated with a MCU Reg $337 NAMinor Building Work Reg $337 NADemolition/House Removal - For properties identified as being in a Heritage place. Reg $4,494 NADemolition/House Removal - Other Reg $1,124 NABuilding Work Associated with a MCU - no fee


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Use/Details FCRC 2009/10

CODEFCRC 2009/10

IMPACT

Preliminary Approval Overriding a Local Planning

Instrument (Section 3.1.6 of IPA)

Preliminary Approval (Section 3.1.5 of IPA)

Development Permit following Preliminary

Approval Inconsistent UseApplication for Planning assessment to use land where no additional building or site works are involved and the proposed use is not otherwise referred to in these fees. $2,354 $3,708 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

RURAL USES

Agriculture/Agricultural Uses/Forestry/Forest Practice $2,472 $3,708 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Animal Husbandry(A)/Grazing/Stable

Minor Aquaculture

Rural Industry

Aquaculture $4,943 $6,179 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Intensive Animal Keeping/Animal Husbandry(B)/Cattery/Kennel/Intensive Rural Use

Roadside Stall $742 $1,236 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

RESIDENTIAL USES

A dwelling house made assessable pursuant to the following provisions (Hervey Bay City Planning Scheme 2006 - PC1 or PC3 of the Extractive & Mineral resources Overlay Code; in the Tiaro Shire Council Planning Scheme 2005 - Specific Outcome (c) in the Dwelling House Code and in the Planning Scheme for the Shire of Woocoo - Natural Hazards Overlay) - no fee is required.

Material Change of Use for a Detached Dwelling in Local Area 7 of the Maryborough City Plan - January 2007 $337 $337

Single Dwelling Units including: $1,236 $1,854 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

- House/Detached House/Dwelling House

- Relatives Apartment

- Caretaker’s Residence

- Bed & Breakfast

- Host Farm/Premises/Accommodation

- Shed/Outbuildings $337 $337

Multiple Occupancy developments including:

- Multiple Residential/Other Residential/Accommodation Units (per Dwelling unit)

- Motel/Holiday Cabin Development/Tourist Facility (per 2 rooms or per dual key suite)

- Retirement Village (per dwelling unit or per 4 beds)

- Relocatable Home Park (per dwelling unit)

- Accommodation Building

First 1 - 5 Units $3,371 $6,741 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

- Subsequent 6 - 10 (per "unit") $618 $742

- Subsequent 11-25 (per “unit”) $494 $618

- Subsequent 26 and over (per “unit”) $371 $494

(Note: the above fees are cumulative)

Caravan Parks <=100 sites $5,000 $8,000 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Plus for each additional site >100 $125 $250

Family Day Care $2,472 $3,708 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee


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IMPACT





Approval Inconsistent Use

Home Business/Home Activity/Home Industry/Home Occupation $1,236 $2,472 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

COMMERCIAL USES

Commercial Facility (unless the use is listed separately below)

Display Home/Office/Estate Sales Office

Funeral Parlour

Local Shop/Store/Shopping Local

Medical Centre

Office

COMMERCIAL USES

Restaurant

Shop

Shopping District

Veterinary Facility/Services

Reception Room

Commercial Activities A & B

Brothel

Commercial Premises

Refreshment Premises

Minimum Fee: (<=100m2) $3,090 $4,326 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Plus for each 100m2 of gross floor area or part thereof in excess of 100m2$337 $449

Carpark up to 50 spaces $2,472 $3,708 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Plus for each additional 50 car spaces or part thereof $371 $494

Outdoor Sales Premises

Markets

Stock Saleyards

Plant Nursery


Plus for each 500m2 in excess of 500m2 or part thereof $186 $247

Licensed Premises/Club not associated with Indoor/Outdoor Recreation

Hotel

New development - Minimum Fee: (<=100m2) $5,618 $7,415 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee


Minor alterations - Minimum Fee: (<=100m2) $1,967 $2,809 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee


INDUSTRIAL USES

Industry/Medium & Low Impact Industry/Service Industry/Industry A/Industry B

Bulk Store/Warehouse


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IMPACT






General Industry

Industrial Residential

Light Industry

Marine Industry

Transport Facility

Minimum fee: (<=200m2) $2,472 $3,708 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Plus for each 100m2 of gross floor area or part thereof in excess of 200m2 $247 $309

Plus: for each 500m2 of site used for outdoor activities associated with the use (excluding area's used for carparking or landscaping) $245 $306

Service Station $4,943 $6,179 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Equipment & Vehicle Depot $4,943 $6,179 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Mechanical Repair Workshop $4,943 $6,179 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Special Industry/High Impact Industry/Industry B/Heavy Industry (Hazardous, Noxious or Offensive Industry)

Woodchip Mill

Chemical Treatment of Timber

COMMERCIAL USES Continued


Plus for each 500m2 of site area to be utilised or part thereof in excess of 500m2$247 $309

Extractive Industry - Minimum Fee: (<=0.5ha) $6,179 $7,415 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Plus for each additional 0.5 Ha of land area or part thereof in excess of 0.5ha $247 $309

COMMUNITY USES

Cemetery $2,472 $3,708 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Special Use

Childcare Centre

Community Facility

Community Activities

Special Purpose Facility

Tourist Attraction - Indoor

Correctional Facility


Plus for each additional 500m2 or part thereof in excess of 500m2$371 $494

Place of Worship $1,236 $1,854 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Indoor Recreation

Club/Licenses Club - Recreation

Indoor Entertainment

Entertainment Venue


Plus for each 100m2 or part thereof by which the gross floor area exceeds 100m2$186 $247


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Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Tourist Attraction

Nature Recreation

Minimum Fee: (<=0.5ha) $2,472 $3,708 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Plus for each additional 0.5 Ha of land area or part thereof to be used in conjunction with the use $186 $247

Outdoor Facility

Minimum Fee: (<=0.5ha), where such facility does not fall within any other land use detailed in Council fees $2,472 $3,708 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Plus for each additional 0.5 Ha of land area of part thereof to be used in conjunction with the Outdoor Facility $247 $309

Passenger Terminal - Minimum Fee: (<=500m2) $3,708 $4,943 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee


OTHER USES

Minor Public Utility

Local Utility

Park Facility/Park



Private Airstrip

Public Utility

Telecommunication Facility


Plus for each additional 500m2 of land area or part thereof to be used in conjunction with the use $449 $562

Material Change of Use component (where applicable) or Preliminary Approval to override the Planning Scheme to establish uses associated with a different zone or Table of Development

to Rural - per Ha or part thereof $1,236 NA

to Rural Residential - per Ha or part thereof $1,854 NA

to Park Residential - per Ha or part thereof $1,854 NA

to Residential Low Density - per Ha or part thereof $1,854 NA

to Residential Medium Density - per Ha or part thereof $3,708 NA

to Residential High Density - per Ha or part thereof $3,708 NA

to Central Commercial - per 1000 m2 or part thereof $3,708 NA

to Local Shopping Centre - per 1000 m2 or part thereof $3,708 NA

to Commercial Industry - per Ha or part thereof $3,708 NA

to General Industry - per Ha or part thereof $3,708 NA

to Other - incl Open Space - per Ha or part thereof $1,854

Landscape Plan Approval when not submitted and approved with a Material Change of Use application $1,124 NA


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Applications involving Environmentally Relevant Activity - refer to the Community Services section of the Schedule of Regulatory & Non-Regulatory Charges 2009/10

SUBDIVISION

RECONFIGURATION OF LOT/S

One (1) additional allotment / Boundary Realignment $1,685 $2,481 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Two (2) additional allotments $2,359 $3,473

Plus for each allotment in excess of 2 additional allotments $506 $746

Creation of Easement - per Easement $321

Landscape Plan Approval when not submitted and approved with a Reconfiguration of a Lot application -per lot $169 NA

LEASE

One (1) additional allotment $1,685 $2,481 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Two (2) additional allotments $2,359 $3,473 125% of application fee 100% of application fee 60% of application fee 175% of application fee

Plus for each allotment in excess of 2 additional allotments $506 $746

SURVEY PLAN APPROVAL FOR REGISTRATION

Sealing of Survey Plan $618 N/A

Plus valuation fee per allotment $85 N/A

Fee for resealing of Certified Plan of Survey $80 N/A

Endorsement of Community Management Statements and Easement documentation - per document $100 N/A

Contribution for non-standard street lights (per pole) $371 N/A


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water charges

cleansing charges

making of rates

schedule of rates

overdue rates