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Section 2
ORDINARY MEETING ATTACHMENTS 2 JANUARY 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 OPERATIONAL PLAN
2 REVENUE POLICY
3 REVENUE STATEMENT
4 REGISTER OF COST RECOVERY FEES AND COMMERCIAL CHARGES –
GENERAL
5 REGISTER OF COST RECOVERY FEES AND COMMERCIAL CHARGES –
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
6 INVESTMENT POLICY
7 DEBT POLICY
8 BUDGET FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Section 3
ATTACHMENT 1
NOOSA COUNCIL
OPERATIONAL PLAN – 1 JANUARY 2014 to 30
JUNE 2014
The operational plan covers the first 6 months of the new Noosa Council. In the absence of a 5 year Corporate
Plan and within the constraints of the de-amalgamation timelines the plan has been developed utilising
information to identify interim service delivery arrangements and the interim organisation structure.
The 6 month budget is aligned to the Operational Plan via council’s departments and programs, to ensure that
interim service delivery arrangements are appropriately funded.
Interim service levels largely remain unchanged when compared to existing levels pre de-amalgamation, and it
is important to acknowledge that the new Council will undertake a detailed review of services and associated
levels as part of the 2014-15 budget development process.
In addition to review of services, other priority initiatives focus on work to establish the new organisation to
ensure it is on a sound footing to continue to provide sustainable services to the community. Some of the
priority tasks over the next 6 months are the development of long term financial and asset management plans,
a forward capital works program, establishment of a governance framework, developing and implementing a
community engagement approach, continuing to establish new business systems and reviewing all policies
and procedures.
During this 6 month period work will also commence on development of a 5 year Corporate Plan, and the
2014-15 annual Operational Plan and Budget.
Key initiatives and reviews will, in the main, involve briefings and discussions with Councillors to ensure
existing Plans, Strategies etc are in line with the new Council’s strategic direction.
Noosa Council | Operational Plan 1 Jan 2014 to 30 June 2014 1
Section 4
Table of Contents
Council Programs
Internal Audit 3
Business Facilitation 4
Community Resilience and Disaster Management 5
Community Services – Community & Cultural Development 6
Community Services – Library Services 8
Community Services – Sport & Recreation Services 9
Health & Regulatory Services – Cemeteries 10
Health & Regulatory Services – Environmental Health 11
Health & Regulatory Services – Community Order & Public Safety 12
Planning and Development – Strategic land use planning 13
Planning and Development –Development Assessment 14
Asset Planning & Delivery – Assets & Investigations 16
Asset Planning & Delivery – Project Design & Delivery 17
Asset Planning & Delivery – Transport Infrastructure Management 19
Business Integration and Support 21
Civil Operations 22
Environmental Services 24
Waste Management 26
Communication & Governance – Community Engagement 27
Communication & Governance – Complaints Management and Right to Information 28
Communication & Governance – Corporate Planning & Reporting 29
Communication & Governance – Customer Service 30
Communication & Governance – Legal services 31
Communication & Governance – Marketing & Communications 32
Communication & Governance – Marketing & Communications 33
Executive Support 34
Human Resources 35
Sustainability Coordination 36
De-amalgamation 37
Financial Services – Financial & Accounting Services 38
Financial Services – Revenue Services 40
Information Communication Technology 41
Property & Contracts – Caravan Parks 42
Property & Contracts – Community Land Use Permits 43
Property & Contracts – Council Buildings & Facilities 44
Property & Contracts – Council Fleet & Plant Management 45
Property & Contracts – Council Lease Management 46
Property & Contracts – Council Property & Land Management 47
Property & Contracts – Procurement & Contracts 48
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Section 5
DEPARTMENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Internal Audit
Program objective
Ensure the organisation operates under efficient and effective systems of internal control
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Internal Audit
Internal Audit Internal Audit Program To be determined by Internal CEO
Compliance and operational audits Council/CEO
Reports to Audit Committee
Potential Key Initiatives
Establish an Internal Audit Committee and Charter
Develop an Internal Audit program
Noosa Council | Operational Plan 1 Jan 2014 to 30 June 2014 3
Section 6
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Program Business Facilitation
Program objective
Support the development of a strong economy that is consistent with the lifestyle aspirations and values of the community
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Economic promotion & industry assistance
Economic promotion & Economic promotion & Industry SCRC Economic program not Internal and in Director Community
industry assistance assistance continued by Noosa Council - conjunction with Noosa and Development
major policy review required Business Associations
Creative Industry Development No specific programs for 1st nil
half of 2014
Tourism & major events Existing service arrangements Through Tourism Noosa
retained until reviewed by and utilising tourism levy
council funds
Noosa Junction Town Centre Existing service levels retained Internal and in
management partnership with Noosa
Funded by levy Junction traders
Potential Key Initiatives
Undertake consultation to develop a new Economic Development strategy for Noosa
Review with Council the future of Noosa Junction Town Centre levy and support arrangement
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Section 7
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Program Community Resilience and Disaster Management
Program objective
Ensure there is a coordinated and effective response to any emergency event or natural disaster
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Community Resilience and Disaster Management
Disaster management Coordinate disaster management LDMG meetings – 4 times Internal, Emergency Director Community
operations in accordance with the annually minimum Services agencies, and and Development &
Local Disaster Management Plan Event based response volunteers
Facilitate the Local Disaster Annual training & exercise Director Community
Management Group Infrastructure
Liaison with external and other
agencies
Planning & training exercises
Responding to events
Claims to Queensland
Reconstruction Authority
Post event recovery
Community education & awareness
State Emergency Service Provide facilities, equipment and
support to the Local SES groups
Potential Key Initiatives
Continue to establish and refine disaster management & response arrangements for the Noosa local
government area.
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Section 8
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Program Community Services – Community & Cultural Development
Program objective
To provide and support a range of facilities, organisations, and services that help meet the community’s needs and aspirations
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Community & Cultural Development
Noosa Regional Art Gallery Exhibitions Public opening hours Internal service Manager Community
Education & Public Programs Wed-Sunday 10.00am-4.00pm supported by artists, Services
Gallery Gift Shop curators, touring
Interim current service levels agencies and volunteers
Operations
will be retained until otherwise
Artist-in-Residence reviewed by new council
Cooroy Butter Factory Exhibitions Public opening hours Internal service Manager Community
Education & Public Programs Tues – Fri. 10.00am -4.00pm supported by artists, Services
Operations and Sat mornings curators, touring
agencies and volunteers
Interim current service levels
will be retained until otherwise
reviewed by new council
Community Policy and Strategy and Policy development Existing service levels are Internal supported by Manager Community
Planning Master Planning regionally based external resources (as Services
Social needs analysis & feasibility required)
studies Now localised within resources
limits
Community Grants and Operation of community grant and Current Grants Policy and Internal Manager Community
Partnerships partnership programs in line with commitments applies until Services
council priorities reviewed by new council
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Section 9
Community programs Community development Existing service levels are Internal Manager Community
Cultural development regionally based Services
Move from regional to
localised services within
resources available
Respite Care Centre Centre Based Day Care Operates Mon-Fri Manager Community
Allied Health Care Services
Transport Retention of existing service
Domestic assistance levels.
Counselling/Support
Home Assist/Secure Home maintenance Operates Mon-Fri Internal &utilising Manager Community
Home modifications external tradespersons Services
Retention of existing service
levels
Potential Key Initiatives
Conduct a review with Council of council grants/community funding programs and policy
Deliver the existing grant funding commitments for 2013/14
Support individual and organisations seeking grants, sponsorship, fundraising, partnerships,
volunteering resourcing and skill development
Deliver committed Gallery exhibition program for 2013/14
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Section 10
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Program Community Services – Library Services
Program objectives
To provide library services that meet the informational and recreational needs of its users and contribute to the social fabric of the
community
To encourage and facilitate life-long learning
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels Manager
Library Services
Noosa Library Lending services Retention of existing services, Internal Manager Community
Cooroy Library Public use of technology program and operating hours Services
Mobile Library Digital library services Cooroy
Library management Reference & information services Noosaville
Heritage library services
Mobile Library
Specialist services for target groups
Community programs and services
Literacy development Reduced service due to loss of
Procurement of lending items access to regional collection
Facilities and libraries
Potential Key Initiatives
Finalise separation of library services from SCRC by end of June 2014
Develop library and information services appropriate for use by local communities
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Section 11
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Program Community Services – Sport & Recreation Services
Program objective
To provide a broad range of services to support the sporting and recreational and lifestyle needs of the community in partnership with
community organisations
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Sport & Recreation Services
S&R Planning and Programs Strategy and Policy development Move from regional to Internal Manager Community
Open Space, Master Planning and localised services within Services
Feasibility Studies resources available
Club development and support
Facility Development and advice
Sports Field Maintenance and
liaison
Lifeguard Contract
Noosa Aquatic Centre (Incl. Management and operation of Retain existing Internal and contractors
Sunshine Beach Skate park) facility
Noosa Leisure Centre Management and operation of Retain existing Internal supported by
facility sporting clubs
The J Community Centre Management and operation of Retain existing Internal supported by
facility major tenants
Bicentennial Community Management and operation of Retain existing Internal and contractors
Centre facility
Potential Key Initiatives
Deliver existing service commitments for 2013/14
Support individuals and organisations seeking grants seeking grant, sponsorship, fundraising,
partnerships, volunteering resourcing and skill development
Deliver committed contracted shows at The J for 2013/14
Review applicable components of Sunshine Coast Council strategies and plans e.g. Sport and Active
Recreation Plan, Open Space Strategy, Skate and BMX Plan, Aquatics Plan with a view to develop
NSC Strategies and Plans
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Section 12
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Program Health & Regulatory Services – Cemeteries
Program objective
To meet the legal and social requirements of the community for burials
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Cemeteries
Cooroy Cemetery Burials, ashes interment Burials, ashes interment Internal supported by Manager, Health &
Pomona Cemetery Plaques & memorials as required external contractors & Regulatory Services
Tewantin Cemetery Cemeteries maintenance Existing service levels for suppliers
Cemetery records maintenance retained until
otherwise reviewed by
council
Potential Key Initiatives
Validate data for cemeteries and implement revised register and updated mapping
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Section 13
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Program Health & Regulatory Services – Environmental Health
Program objective
To provide a healthy and safe environment by minimising the community’s exposure to health and environment risks
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Environmental Health
Public health & safety Inspections and licencing of Food 463 licenced premises Internal Manager, Health &
Disease control Premises, tattooists , Water Regulatory Services
Nuisances Carriers, Caravan Parks, Temp Existing service levels
Pollution & emissions control Accommodation, and retained until otherwise
Environmentally Relevant reviewed by council
businesses
Enforce Health Act and Local laws
Community Health education &
training
ERAs
Response to complaints
Response to natural disasters
(public health issues)
Regulate footpath dining
Pollution incidents, sediment and
erosion control
Potential Key Initiatives
Continue to ensure the communities health and safety through education programs, regulation and
legislative enforcement
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Section 14
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Program Health & Regulatory Services – Community Order & Public Safety
Program objective
To ensure Council’s Local laws & policies are fairly administered and with regard to community needs, amenity and the environment
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Community Order & Public Safety
Local laws Administration & enforcement Retention of current service Internal Manager, Health &
Abandoned Vehicles levels Regulatory Services
Advertising Signage Animal and dog pound
Illegal Tree Removal 24/7 on call for emergencies on contract to RSPCA
Unsightly/Overgrown Land
Illegal Camping
Littering/dumping
Roadside vendors
Prosecutions
Animal & Stock control Dog Registration
Audit of regulated dogs
Barking and dangerous dogs
Investigation of dog attacks
Dog Beach patrols
Impounding of stray stock
Prosecutions
Public safety CCTV management
Liaison with law enforcement
agencies on community safety
issues
Regulated parking Parking supervision
Infringement notices
Prosecutions
Potential Key Initiatives
Continue to ensure legislative compliance through education, regulation and enforcement
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Section 15
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Program Planning and Development – Strategic Land Use Planning
Program objective
The Planning Scheme supports the management of development in a sustainable and integrated way that protects the community’s
environmental, economic and social values
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Strategic land Use planning
Land use Planning Scheme New planning scheme Retain current levels of service Internal Manager Planning &
Planning scheme amendments Development
Planning scheme policies
Priority infrastructure plan
Infrastructure charges schedule
Local Area Planning
Planning studies
Advocacy and Advice
Heritage
Potential Key Initiatives
Review of current Planning Scheme
Extend the current Temporary Local Planning Instrument 02-2013 (Vegetation Protection Overlay) for
the Noosa area
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Section 16
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Program Planning and Development – Development Assessment & Control
Program objective
Development applications are assessed within the legal planning framework and against the criteria set in the Planning Scheme and
planning policies
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Development Assessment & Control
Development Assessment MCUs, Lot Reconfigurations, Timeframes set by legislation Internal Manager Planning &
Operational Works (signage) Development
Planning Appeals
Input into planning scheme
Operational Works Operation works assessment Timeframes set by legislation Internal Manager Planning &
Civil engineering advice for MCU, Development
RECs, appeals,
ecological/landscaping aspects of
development applications
vegetation clearing under TLPI
compliance check on approved op
works
Plan sealing
Planning Administration & Support to Town Planning and Retain current levels of service Internal Manager Planning &
Compliance Development Control functions Development
Property and flood/minimum floor
height searches
MCU & OPW Audits
Complaints, breaches
Performance Bonds
Building Format Plans
Building and Pool Compliance Investigate/ remedy Building and Retain current levels of service Internal Manager Planning &
pool complaints and breaches Development
Siting & planning variations
Finalise existing approvals issued
by Council under private
certification
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Section 17
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Development Assessment & Control
Register building approvals issued
by private building certifiers.
Building Searches
Plumbing Services Plumbing and Drainage Retain current levels of service Internal Manager Planning &
Applications Development
Inspections & approvals of works
Auditing & registration of backflow
prevention devices
Unitywater Referrals and
Consultancy
Records
Property Searches
Auditing and registration of waste
water facilities
Infringement notices
Response to complaints
Potential Key Initiatives
Continue to meet legislative time frames for development assessment and operational works
approvals
Continue to ensure legislative compliance through education, regulation and enforcement
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Section 18
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Corporate Program Asset Planning & Delivery – Assets & Investigations
Program objective
Infrastructure planning accords with asset management principles, financial limitations and community values
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Assets and Investigations
Asset management and Asset Management Planning Retain existing service levels Internal Manager Asset
Service programming Service/operational planning Planning and
Delivery
Capital Works Program
Development
Traffic Counts
Management of Public Utilities in
Roads
Investigation of Requests for New
Transport Infrastructure
Land Activity Notices
Roads & Parks Local Laws
(Permits)
Stormwater and drainage
investigations
Coastal, Canals and Beach
monitoring
Potential Key Initiatives
Develop an asset responsibility matrix in consultation with operational teams
Develop Asset Management Plans for primary asset classes
Develop long term capital works program
Continue to refine and implement Work Order system for asset inspections & maintenance
Develop a condition monitoring program for all asset classes including mobility system
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Section 19
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Corporate Program Asset Planning & Delivery – Project Design & Delivery
Program objective
Design and construct quality infrastructure consistent with the development principles of the planning scheme and in harmony with
Noosa’s amenity and village scale
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Project Design and delivery
Infrastructure Design Civil Infrastructure Design Retain existing service levels Internal & contractors Manager Asset
Services Public Infrastructure Standards Planning and
Delivery
Streetscape & Place Making
Integration and coordination of all
aspect of place making
Infrastructure Survey Road infrastructure design survey & Retain existing service levels Internal & contractors Manager Asset
Services construction set out Planning and
Levels for drainage deficient areas Delivery
Flood levels
Calibration of flood gauges
Identification of property boundaries
Monitoring of landslips, retaining
walls etc.
Monitoring of cell development and
drainage in landfills
GIS mapping calibration
Volumetric measurement of
stockpiles
Infrastructure Project Project manage civil infrastructure Retain existing service levels Internal & contractors Manager Asset
Delivery Services delivery by external contractors and Planning and
day labour Delivery
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Section 20
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Project Design and delivery
Environmental compliance & Ensure civil infrastructure works Internal & contractors Manager Asset
support comply with environmental Planning and
legislation and best practice Delivery
Provide field support in erosion &
sediment control
Provide support to operations
including Waste Landfill site to
ensure ongoing environmental
licensing and monitoring obligations
are met
Potential Key Initiatives
Implement a quality and project management approach to capital works design & delivery
Ensure forward designs are available for 2014-15 works program.
Maintain a register of environmental licences and permits and ensure ongoing monitoring and reporting
obligations are met for all departmental activities.
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Section 21
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Corporate Program Asset Planning & Delivery – Transport Infrastructure Management
Program objective
To deliver an efficient and cost effective transport system that meets the communities needs and expectations and its commitment to
ecological sustainability
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Transport Infrastructure Management
Transport Infrastructure Strategy development, Retain existing service levels Internal Manager Asset
Planning implementation and monitoring Planning and
Network /Traffic Analysis Delivery
Capital Works input and scoping /
project briefs
Grants (TIDS, Blackspot, Cycling
etc.)
Planning Scheme Input
DA Input
Transport & Main Roads liaison
Transport & Traffic Investigations -traffic complaints, Retain existing service levels Internal Manager Asset
Operations lines/signs, parking management, Planning and
LATM’s Delivery
Road Safety Audits
Standards Development
School Bus Infrastructure
Public Transport -liaison, routes,
shelters/interchanges /DDA
compliance
Traffic policy development
Directional and traffic signs / lines
Walking and Cycling Wayfinding
signage
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Section 22
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Transport Infrastructure Management
Traffic and intersection count data
analysis
Traffic light maintenance contract
Freight Management B Double
Routes
Road Safety Partnerships -Advisory
Committees Traffic and Speed
Management
Behaviour Change and travel Public Transport Levy Program Interim retain existing service Internal Manager Asset
Demand. Delivery levels until otherwise reviewed Planning and
Free Holiday Bus Program by council Delivery
Schools program
Workplace / Destinations program
Flexilink Taxi Service Contract
Management
Public Transport and Active
Transport Access Guide
development
Road safety education
Potential Key Initiatives
Forward Planning for 2014-15 capital program and input into long term capital program
Review former NSC Coastal Area Traffic and Transport Plan for Planning Scheme input
Review Noosa Cycling & Walking Strategy
Review and update Noosa Visitor Transport Strategy
Develop an active transport data count program to inform future capital works initiatives
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Section 23
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Corporate Program Business Integration and Support
Program objective
To provide coordinated and effective business support across the department with a focus on streamlining processes and the efficient
utilisation of business systems
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Business Support
Business & administrative Review, document & map business Not applicable – internal Internal Director Community
support functions across processes and procedures service Infrastructure
wide range of activities and Ensure integrated approach to
business systems departmental customer service
Co-ordinate departmental input into
organisation wide requirements
(e.g. Operational Planning &
Reporting)
Business performance reporting for
the department
Co-ordinate departmental policy &
procedure development
Co-ordinate departmental
requirements for information to web
& intranet
Co-ordinate departmental
procurement
Administrative support across the
department particularly in utilisation
of business systems and workflows
Potential Key Initiatives
Review, document and map key business processes
Assist with effective implementation of asset work order system and associated initiatives
Co-ordinate the review of quality & project management systems
Identify requirements, develop & implement recurrent business performance reporting
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Section 24
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Corporate Program Civil Operations
Program objectives
To provide an efficient and effective internal construction capability for Council
To enhance the environment, amenity, accessibility and appearance of Noosa by ensuring effective renewal, replacement and
maintenance programs are in place for community infrastructure assets
To provide an effective response capability for essential community infrastructure during natural disasters
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Works Operations
Roads, Bridges and Construction (day labour) Interim retain existing service Internal and Contract Manager Civil
Pathways, Car parks Infrastructure construction and levels until otherwise reviewed Operations
maintenance by council
Contract management
Roadside vegetation management
Street sweeping
Street lighting
Quarry operation
Emergency operations
Canals and Waterways Infrastructure construction and Interim retain existing service Internal and Contract Manager Civil
maintenance levels until otherwise reviewed Operations
Noosa Waters security access by council
system
Management of State owned boat
ramps & jetties
Beaches Maintain coastal protection works Interim retain existing service Manager Civil
Noosa Beach sand replenishment levels until otherwise reviewed Operations
Beach Cleaning by council
Beach access construction and
maintenance
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Section 25
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Works Operations
Parks and Landscapes
Parks and Gardens Landscape Maintenance Interim retain existing service Internal and contractors Manager Civil
Landscaping and Sports Turf Maintenance levels until otherwise reviewed Operations
Grounds Park Infrastructure construction and by council
maintenance including playground
and fitness equipment
Community service workers
coordination
Contract Management
Arboricultural Services Tree Assessment Interim retain existing service Manager Civil
Tree Maintenance levels until otherwise reviewed Operations
by council
Botanical and Community Botanical Gardens – Lake Interim retain existing service Manager Civil
Gardens Macdonald, Cooroy levels until otherwise reviewed Operations
Community Gardens Management by council
Trail network Trail construction and maintenance Interim retain existing service Manager Civil
levels until otherwise reviewed Operations
by council
Potential Key Initiatives
Commence review of maintenance service levels for consideration by Council
Collection of asset condition information for asset management planning
Increase in street sweeping service levels
Prepare a Tree Policy for Noosa Council
Undertake stormwater drainage pit & grate maintenance and renewal within budgetary provisions
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Section 26
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Corporate Program Environmental Services
Program objective
To maintain, protect and enhance Noosa’s natural environment
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Environmental Services and Protection
Natural environment Environment Policy and analysis Interim retain existing service Internal Coordinator,
management Environmental reporting and levels until otherwise reviewed Environmental
performance by council Services
Environmental coordination,
advocacy and advice
Develop and implement activity
programs to achieve Council
environment objectives and
strategies
Coordinate the Environment levy
program
Bushland reserves Management plans for Council’s Interim retain existing service Internal, volunteers and Coordinator,
bushland reserve estate levels until otherwise reviewed contract Environmental
Maintenance works (including fire by council Services
management & weed control)
Native fauna conservation initiatives
Pest management Pest management plan Interim retain existing service Internal and contract Coordinator,
Declared weeds management on levels until otherwise reviewed Environmental
Council and private land by council Services
Control Pest animals on public and
private land
Problematic Native Wildlife
Vector & vermin management &
control
Vector/disease reduction -
Mosquitoes
Coastal & waterways Management plans for artificial & Retain existing Service levels Internal and volunteers Coordinator,
management natural waterways under council Environmental
responsibility Services
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Section 27
Environmental partnership Community Bushland Care groups Interim retain existing service Internal, volunteers and Coordinator,
programs Land for Wildlife and Voluntary levels until otherwise reviewed contract Environmental
Conservation Agreements programs by council Services
Landholder environmental grants
program (including extension to
landholders)
Environment education collateral
and extension
Potential Key Initiatives
Develop a vector control plan for Noosa
Liaise with representatives from State and Commonwealth Government and coordinate efforts of the
community to plan and implement local control actions for pest animals
Assist with the review of the Environment levy policy and strategy
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Section 28
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Corporate Program Waste Management
Program objective
Provide for the efficient, reliable and environmentally safe removal, disposal and reuse of household, commercial and industrial wastes
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Waste Management
Waste Collection Domestic waste, recycling & green Interim retain existing service Contract Coordinator Waste
waste collections levels until otherwise reviewed Internally managed Management
Commercial and industrial waste by council (refer key initiatives)
collection
Resource Recovery
Public place litter bins
Liquid waste collection
Litter control
Transfer Stations Cooroy Interim retain existing service Contract Coordinator Waste
Pomona levels until otherwise reviewed Internally managed Management
Noosa North Shore by council
Capital
Noosaville Landfill Landfill operations Interim retain existing service Contract Coordinator Waste
Weighbridge levels until otherwise reviewed Internally managed Management
Resource recovery by council
Remediation
Environmental licence & compliance
Capital
Waste Administration Strategic waste management Retain existing service levels Internal Coordinator Waste
planning Management
Budget
Contract Administration
Fees and Charges
Education
Potential Key Initiatives
Waste Management scoping study
Re-introduce kerbside clean up collection service
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Section 29
DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Communication & Governance – Community Engagement
Program objective
To ensure:
The community has the opportunity to engage with and influence Council in the conduct of its responsibilities
Events are staged in an appropriate and professional manner relative to the occasion
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Community Engagement
Noosa Biosphere Noosa Biosphere Limited Retain current service levels Internal ,supported by Chief of Staff
Governance Board until reviewed by Council volunteers
5 Community Sector Boards.
Tourism Noosa (6th Sector Board)
Noosa Biosphere Management
Plan, Operational plans, &
Biosphere Partners program
Community Consultation Public meetings On a project by project basis Internal Chief of Staff
Local area meetings
Surveys & polls
General advertising
Community and Civic Events Coordination, approvals, support for Retain existing service levels Internal Chief of Staff
events including:-
o Citizenship ceremonies
o Christmas carols
o New Year’s Eve
o Australia Day
Christmas Lights Installation
Potential Key Initiatives
Develop strategy and program for community engagement including appropriate technology and tools
to enable widespread community input on key issues
Develop community governance framework
Review role, structure and operations of Biosphere
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Section 30
DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Communication & Governance – Complaints Management and Right to
Information
Program objective
To ensure Council is open, fair and responsive in meeting its legal obligations to complaints received and requests for information
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Complaints Management and Right to Information
Complaints Management Statutory process for General Retain current service levels Internal Chief of Staff
complaints including Internal review
through CEO
Crime & Misconduct Commission
complaints
Ombudsman complaints
Right to Information Assessment and response to RTI Retain current service levels Internal Chief of Staff
and Information Privacy applications
in accordance with the Office of
Information Commissioner
Provision of information, advice and
guidance to external customers
Preparation of statutory reports
Potential Key Initiatives
Develop and implement Public Interest Disclosure Management Program and Procedure including the
responsibility for coordinating claims and the establishment of a disclosure register.
Coordinate training for managers and supervisors.
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DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Communication & Governance – Corporate Planning & Reporting
Program objective
Council has a well-documented planning, evaluation & reporting framework, developed in consultation with the community
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Corporate Planning and Reporting
Corporate Planning and Corporate Plan (5 year) Retain current service levels Internal Chief of Staff
Reporting Annual Operational Plan
Corporate & Operational Plan
Performance Indicators
Annual Report
Quarterly Reporting
Annual Report on the
implementation of the Corporate
Plan
Policy framework and policy manual
Delegations of authority
Instruments of appointment
Develop, review and amend
Council’s local laws
Potential Key Initiatives
Develop Corporate Plan for 2014-19 (5 Year Plan)
Develop annual Operational Plan for 2014-15
Establish key reporting measures/indicators
Coordinate regular reports to council on performance of the corporate & operational plans
Develop policy framework and manual
Coordinate review of all current council policies
Establish and review delegations register
Review Instruments of Appointments
Coordinate content of Council’s Annual Report
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Section 32
DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Communication & Governance – Customer Service
Program objective
The organisation has a strong customer focus and systems to ensure effective management of customer requests
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Customer Service
Customer Service – Phone Reception Retain existing service Internal Chief of Staff
and Face to Face Contact Cashiering arrangements for business
Telephone call centre (business hours
hours)
After hours service by Duty Officers For after-hours service revert
On line services for customer to direct contact with Duty
requests Officers on call
Potential Key Initiatives
Develop and implement customer service charter
Implement customer contact call management system
Review and establish customer service performance standards
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DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Communication & Governance – Legal services
Program objective
Council has access to effective specialist local government legal services to guide its operations
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Legal Services
Legal Services Legal advice To be determined in review of Contractor Chief of Staff
Litigation contractual arrangements
Town Planning Appeals
Commercial and contract law
Conveyance contracts
Potential Key Initiatives
Review contractual arrangements for the provision of legal services
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DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Communication & Governance – Marketing & Communications
Program objective
To provide the community with current and relevant information relative to council services and activities through various mediums
Ensure that the Noosa Council logo and brand is consistently presented in appropriate formats
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Marketing and Communications
Marketing, Communications Branding & Corporate Livery Internal service – subject to Internal, supported by Chief of Staff
and Public Relations Media Relations organisational needs external agencies where
Mayor & Councillor media support required
Press releases
Brochures
Social media (Facebook &Twitter)
Advertisements
e-Newsletters
Corporate events Coordinate and manage events as As required
necessary
Potential Key Initiatives
Review corporate branding & media communications strategy
Establish E-News to community
Provide media support to elected members
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Section 35
DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Communication & Governance – Enterprise Risk Management & Insurance
Program objective
That Council recognises and minimises its strategic and operational risks
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Risk Management & Insurance
Risk management Strategic Risk Management Retain current Service levels Internal Chief of Staff
Operation Risk Management
Reporting of risks, provision of
information and advice to senior
management, Audit Committee and
organisation.
Development and implementation of
business continuity plans.
Insurance Policy Management Retain current Service levels Internal Chief of Staff
Claims Management (excluding
Fleet)
Internal advice, issue of certificates
Potential Key Initiatives
Establish and implement risk management framework
Coordinate development of business continuity plans
Review insurance policies including insurable assets
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DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Executive Support
Program objective
Ensure that effective systems are in place to facilitate the performance and decision-making process for elected members
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Elected Members
Mayor and Councillor Administrative support ,Mayor & Statutory obligations are met Internal Chief of Staff
CEO under the provisions of the
Administrative support, Councillors Local Government Act
Meeting services
Statutory Registers and returns
Elections
Boundary Reviews
Lobbying & integrity matters
Councillor Register of Interests
Councillors’ expenses and reporting
Potential Key Initiatives
Establish Councillor Code of Conduct
Review and develop relevant councillor governance policies – e.g. councillor requests for information
Develop and implement new council reporting system
Develop meetings and committee structures
Maintain to Councillors Registers of Interest and access
Establish a Lobbyists Register and process for recording dealings with lobbyists
Coordinate councillor induction and development
Corporate memberships eg LGAQ
Co-ordinate submissions to peak bodies on behalf of Council eg LGAQ Conference Motions
Monitor changing legislative issues and make Council aware of its impact, as appropriate
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Section 37
DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Human Resources
Program objective
HR management systems are in place to support a fair, innovative and inclusive workplace culture and a workforce motivated to deliver
on Council’s objectives and programs
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Human Resources Management
Human Resource HR Management Plan Retain existing service levels Internal Chief of Staff
management Policy and Procedures
Recruitment
Training and development
Performance management
Industrial Relations
Remuneration Reviews
Payroll and establishment
management
Personnel Records
Workplace Health & Safety Workplace safety plan &
compliance
Work Care Claims Management
Rehabilitation and Return to work
Potential Key Initiatives
Develop and implement Workplace Health & Safety Plan
Ensure appropriate licences are in place e.g. Chemgold
Identify and implement WH&S training requirements
Implement HR business system
Review of employee assistance scheme
Co-ordination of new enterprise bargaining agreement (subject to State legislative changes)
Support to the Chief Executive Officer in development and implementation of a permanent
organisational structure
Coordinate development of new position descriptions and position evaluations
Resolve staffing matters associated with interim organisational structure
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Section 38
DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program Sustainability Coordination
Program objective
Provide a coordinated approach to organisational and community sustainability initiatives
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Sustainability Coordination
Coordination of organisational Internal Chief of Staff
sustainability initiatives (e.g. waste,
power, fuel, behaviour changes
etc.)
Continued development and
promotion of community
sustainability initiatives including
Living Smart & Ecobiz programs
Potential Key Initiatives
Develop a strategy for organisational and community sustainability and innovation
Evaluate effectiveness of Living Smart & EcoBiz programs in achieving objectives of the new strategy
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DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Corporate Program De-amalgamation
Program objective
To achieve an equitable outcome, and minimise costs associated with the transfer of business between Sunshine Coast Council and the
new Noosa Council
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
De-amalgamation
Transfer Committee Transfer Committee meetings As required with minimum Internal Acting Chief
Finalisation of transfer of assets & monthly meetings of Transfer Executive Officer
liabilities Committee
Separation of library services (back
of house activities)
Ongoing records transfer activities
Potential Key Initiatives
Finalise transfer of business between Sunshine Coast Regional Council and the new Noosa Council
Transfer Manager (Acting Chief Executive Officer) report to Council
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Section 40
DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Program Financial Services – Financial & Accounting Services
Program objective
A strong financial management framework that supports the long term financial viability of the Council
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Financial and Accounting Services
Financial planning and Long term financial modelling Retain existing service levels Internal Manager Financial
Business Analysis Rates forecasting Services
KPI’s for analysis of Council
activities
Business cases, cost benefit
analysis, risk analysis.
Carbon abatement, carbon tax and
emissions trading.
National competition policy
compliance
Fees and charges analysis and
price setting
Financial Accounting Financial reporting Retain existing service levels Internal Manager Financial
Financial asset accounting Services
Taxation
Financial compliance
Management & Systems Annual budget and budget reviews Retain existing service levels Internal Manager Financial
Accounting Financial and accounting advice Services
Financial system maintenance,
integrity and development
Accounts Payments Creditor payments Retain existing service levels Internal Manager Financial
Purchase card reconciliations Services
Maintenance of creditor master file
Treasury Daily cash flow management Retain existing service levels Internal Manager Financial
Investments Services
Bank reconciliations
Trust management
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Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Financial and Accounting Services
Grants Administration Investigate funding opportunities
Provide administration capacity and
support for community groups
Organisation grant and subsidy
administration compliance
Potential Key Initiatives
Implement Technology One budgeting and reporting system
Investigate scanning technology for accounts payments
Establish long term financial model
Develop waste management pricing and costing model
Review existing plant hire rates
Establish carbon trading processes
Support project financial and cost benefit analysis
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DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Program Financial Services – Revenue Services
Program objective
To ensure that rates and charges are levied and collected in an accurate and timely manner
To provide advice to Council on the equity of alternative rating structures
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Revenue Services
Revenue Services Maintenance of property records Retain existing Service levels Internal Manager Revenue.
Levying of rates and charges in
accordance with the annual budget
Administration of the State
Government Rate Subsidy Scheme
and Council concessions
Collection of rates and charges
Debt Recovery for overdue rates
Changes of ownership
Property searches
Arrangements to pay rate debts
Potential Key Initiatives
Introduce credit arrangements policy
Review of rating structure (possible new valuations issued in Feb/March 2014)
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DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Program Information Communication Technology
Program objective
To provide, manage and support business systems designed to enhance the performance, effectiveness and efficiency of the
organisation in providing services to the community
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Information Communication Technology
ICT Applications Application Development & Support New systems and applications Internal and External Manager IC & T
User support developed, data transferred
Business Support from SCRC
ICT Infrastructure IT Asset management Infrastructure based on Cloud External supported Manager IC & T
Technical services technology internally
Network infrastructure
Data Centre Services
Asset Information Management
IT Security
ICT Spatial Information GIS products New systems and applications Internal and External Manager IC & T
GIS Management developed, data transferred
from SCRC
Records Management Management / Governance / Policy Digital Records management Internal and External Manager IC & T
and Strategy Development utilising same Enterprise
Operations Content Management system
Customer Support and Liaison as applied in SCRC
Archives Management
Potential Key Initiatives
Website enhancement and development to meet internal and external demands
Investigate records management digitisation strategy
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DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Program Property & Contracts – Caravan Parks
Program objective
To achieve full cost recovery as a Council business activity and contribute to Noosa’s appeal as a tourist destination
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Caravan Parks
Noosa River Holiday Park Maintenance and Operations Retain existing levels of 3 Separate external Manager property
Boreen Point Campground Asset Management Service contracts of service and Contracts
Noosa North Shore Business Planning based on % of Revenue
campground Marketing and Promotion
Financial Management
Potential Key Initiatives
Nil
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DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Program Property & Contracts – Community Land Use Permits
Program objective
To ensure the fair and orderly access and use of public land
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Community Land Use Permits
Community land use permits Temporary event, filming & market Retain existing Service levels Internal Manager Property
permits for Noosa region and Contracts
Weddings, Street Stall & Busking
permits & signage moveable
advertising device
Low Use Low Impact permits,
beach access permits
Footpath trading permits & Liquor
Licensing permits
High Use commercial permits
Advertising banners on poles
Potential Key Initiatives
Review and refine business processes to ensure cross organisation input provided for land use
matters
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Section 46
DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Program Property & Contracts – Council Buildings & Facilities
Program objective
To ensure the effective and efficient management of Council’s buildings and facilities
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Council Buildings and facilities
Council Buildings and Asset management Retain existing Service levels Internal Manager Property
facilities Capital & minor works program and Contracts
planning
Minor works delivery
Building operations
Building maintenance
Contracts development &
administration
Potential Key Initiatives
Physical risk and condition assessment of all Council buildings
Assist with the review and update of asset management plans
Review of building security arrangements
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DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Program Property & Contracts – Council Fleet & Plant Management
Program objective
The supply and maintenance of plant and equipment, essential for the delivery of Council services
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Council Fleet and Plant management
Council Fleet and Plant Daily plant and fleet logistical Retain existing Service levels Internal Manager Property
management management and Contracts
Purchasing plant & equipment
Leasing light fleet
Plant Hire
Internal hire recovery
Plant and vehicle fuel management
Plant and vehicle registration
Capital replacement program
Workshop operations
Plant and vehicle servicing and
maintenance
Potential Key Initiatives
Existing plant and vehicle condition assessment
Review of workshop service level requirements
Assist with the review and establishment of new plant hire charges
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DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Program Property & Contracts – Council Lease Management
Program objective
To effectively manage the occupancy and use of Council and public lands for commercial and community purposes
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Council Lease Management
Commercial properties Sunrise Beach Shopping Complex Retain existing Service levels Internal Manager Property
North Shore Ferry Service and Contracts
Mill St Slipway
Cooroy Data Centre
Jarrah St Concrete plant
Noosa Junction bus station
Girraween land
Surf Clubs
Qld Rail Leases
Telecommunication tower leases
Community properties New leases and renewals Retain existing Service levels- Internal Manager Property
Lease management & 78 tenures and Contracts
interpretations
Technical advice on facility
improvements
Funding requests for maintenance
Street lighting Contract negotiations & Retain existing Service levels Internal Manager Property
management for Type 1 and 2 and Contracts
street lighting
Potential Key Initiatives
Negotiation of new and existing commercial property leases
Negotiation of new and existing community property leases
Implementation of community and commercial leasing modules
Assist with the negotiation of new street lighting contracts via Localbuy
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DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Program Property & Contracts – Council Property & Land Management
Program objective
To manage use of council freehold and trustee land and identify potential entrepreneurial opportunities
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Council Property and Land Management
Land management Owner consents for all freehold, Retain current Service levels Manager Property
trust & trustee land for development and Contracts
and related activities including road
openings
Coordinate requests for comments
(DNR applications for permanent
road closure, adjoining owner to
council land request for fencing)
Council land asset register
Land acquisitions & disposals
Lease arrangements including
community leasing
Property Development Strategic land development Manager Property
entrepreneurial activities and Contracts
Feasibility studies
Potential Key Initiatives
Develop land asset database and reconcile against current systems and knowledge
Review current community tenure policy and procedures
Review current commercial use - high use / high impact permits policy and procedures
Footpath trading review
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DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Program Property & Contracts – Procurement & Contracts
Program objective
To provide for the procurement of goods and services in an effective and cost efficient manner and in accordance with the provisions of
the Local Government Act, Council policy and procedures
Service delivery Responsible
Service Key Activities Service levels
Manager
Procurement and Contracts
Procurement and Contracts Tender management via Localbuy Retain current Service levels Internal Manager Property
Preferred supplier arrangement and Contracts
management
Procurement compliance
Purchase card management
Stores
Potential Key Initiatives
Develop a procurement policy that provides a local supplier preference framework to support local
business
Establish Localbuy alliance arrangement
Ensure organisational compliance with utilisation of vendor panel for procurement
Assist with renegotiation of electricity supply contracts
Review of stores service level requirements
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2013/14 REVENUE POLICY
ATTACHMENT 2
NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL REVENUE POLICY
POLICY PURPOSE
This is an interim policy based on the existing SCRC revenue policy and will be subject to further
review and change if necessary.
The purpose of this Revenue Policy is to set out the principles used by Council for:
the levying of rates and charges; and
granting concessions for rates and charges; and
the recovery of overdue rates and charges; and
cost recovery fees.
POLICY OUTCOME
The Revenue Policy will guide Council in the development of the budget for the six months ending
30 June 2014.
POLICY SCOPE
The Revenue Policy applies to all areas identified in Section 193 of the Local Government
Regulation 2012.
GUIDING PRINCIPLE
Council is required to prepare and adopt a Revenue Policy in accordance with Section 193 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012.
The Revenue Policy must be reviewed annually and in sufficient time to allow an annual budget
that is consistent with the Revenue Policy to be adopted for the next financial year.
Accordingly, the principles contained within the Revenue Policy are applied in the determination of
the rates, fees and charges as detailed in the Revenue Statement.
POLICY STATEMENT
Council levies rates and charges to fund the provision of valuable services to the Noosa
community. When adopting its annual budget Council will set rates and charges at a level that will
provide for both current and future community requirements. Council will apply the principle of
transparency in making rates and charges.
1. General Rates
General Rate revenue provides essential whole of community services not funded through
subsidies, grants, contributions or donations received from other entities, or not provided for by
other levies or charges. Council will consider all full cost recovery options before calculating the
general rate.
Council is required to raise an amount of revenue it sees as being appropriate to maintain assets
and provide services to the shire as a whole. In deciding how that revenue is raised Council has
formed the opinion that a differential general rating scheme, based primarily on land use, provides
the most equitable basis for the distribution of the general rate burden.
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2013/14 REVENUE POLICY
The rateable value for each property is the basis for determining the amount of the general rate
levied. Council recognises that significant valuation fluctuations may have an adverse effect on
pensioners so Council provides eligible pensioners with the opportunity to apply for a deferment of
general rates.
2. Special and Separate Rates and Charges
Where appropriate council will fund certain services, facilities or activities by means of separate or
special rates or charges.
In accordance with Section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 Council will levy special
rates and charges on certain properties that are considered to be specially benefited by the
provision of a specific service, facility or activity.
Special rates are based on the rateable value of the land and special charges are a flat charge per
property, where this is considered to provide a more equitable basis for the sharing of the cost.
In accordance with Section 103 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 Council will levy a
separate rate or charge on all rateable land in the region to fund a particular service, facility or
activity where council believes that the service, facility or activity is key in achieving Council’s
vision for the region.
3. Other Charges
In general, Council will be guided by the principle of user pays in making all other charges.
The Levying of Rates and Charges
In levying rates and charges, council will apply the principles of:
consistency by scheduling the issue of rate notices on a half yearly basis;
communication by advising ratepayers about rate notice issue dates and discount dates;
clarity by providing meaningful information on rate notices to enable ratepayers to clearly
understand their responsibilities; and
flexibility by providing payment arrangements to ratepayers in financial difficulty, along with a
wide array of payment options.
In making and levying rates and charges, council will be guided by the principles of:
equitable distribution of the general rates burden as broadly as possible;
transparency in the making and levying of rates;
flexibility, to take account of changes in the local economy;
clarity in terms of responsibilities (Council’s and ratepayers’) in regard to the rating process;
National Competition Policy legislation where applicable; and
having in place a rating regime that is efficient to administer.
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2013/14 REVENUE POLICY
The Purpose of and Granting of Concessions for rates and charges
Council has determined that pensioners as defined by the Local Government Regulation 2012 are
entitled to receive concessions on rates and various other services that Council provides to the
community. Council may grant a concession for land that is owned by a pensioner under Section
120(1)(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012. The purpose of the concessions for
pensioners is to assist pensioner property owners to remain in their own home by reducing the
financial impact of rates and charges.
In accordance with Section 120(1)(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 other charitable
organisations, community groups, and sporting associations may also be entitled to concessions.
The purpose of these concessions is to encourage and support charitable organisations,
community groups, and sporting associations as they contribute to the health and well-being of the
community and the social cohesion of the region.
In exercising these concession powers Council will be guided by the principles of:
transparency by making clear the requirements necessary to receive concessions; and
communication by raising the awareness of target groups that may qualify for these
concessions; and;
equity by ensuring that all applicants of the same type receive the same concession.
The Recovery of Rates and Charges
Council will exercise its rate recovery powers pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4 Part 12 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012 in order to maintain a strong financial position through
adequate cash flows and to reduce the overall rate burden on ratepayers, and will be guided by the
principles of:
equity by treating all ratepayers in similar circumstances in the same manner and by having
regard to their capacity to pay;
transparency by making clear the obligations of ratepayers and the processes used by
Council in assisting them to meet their financial obligations; and
flexibility by accommodating ratepayers’ needs through short-term payment arrangements.
Cost Recovery Fees
All fees and charges will be set with reference to full cost pricing. Cost recovery fees will be
charged up to a maximum of full cost. Commercial charges will be at commercial rates.
New Development Costs
Developer contributions for infrastructure are determined each year in accordance with the
philosophy that a developer should pay reasonable and relevant contributions towards the capital
cost of the provision of infrastructure to meet past and future augmentation costs associated with
this new development, subject to State Government requirements. Infrastructure agreements are
negotiated outcomes between council and the developer.
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2013/14 REVENUE POLICY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES All Council staff are bound by the principles outlined in this policy in determining the level of rates, fees and charges, and in the application of concessions relating to those rates, fees and charges. MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS Financial sustainability indicators remain within target ranges and council maintains a strong financial position through adequate and equitable revenue streams. DEFINITIONS All words within this policy have the meaning assigned under the Dictionary from the schedule contained within the Local Government Regulation 2012 RELATED POLICIES AND LEGISLATION Local Government Act 2009 Local Government Regulation 2012 Noosa Shire Council Page 4 of 4
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Noosa Shire Council Revenue Statement
ATTACHMENT 3
NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL REVENUE STATEMENT
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 4
2. ADMINISTRATION ....................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Issue of Rates Notices ......................................................................................... 5
2.2 Adjustment of Rates and Charges ....................................................................... 5
2.3 Early Payment Discount ...................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 Method of Calculation .............................................................................. 5
2.3.2 Payments Made Before the Due Date ..................................................... 6
2.3.3 Allowance of Early Payment Discount for Late Payments ....................... 6
2.4 Pensioner Concessions ....................................................................................... 7
2.4.1 Eligibility Criteria ....................................................................................... 7
2.4.2 Method of Calculation .............................................................................. 8
2.5 Outstanding Rates and Charges ......................................................................... 8
2.5.1 Interest Charges....................................................................................... 8
2.5.2 Arrangements to Pay ............................................................................... 8
2.6 Deferment of General Rates ................................................................................ 8
2.6.1 Deferment for Pensioners ........................................................................ 9
2.6.2 Interest Charges....................................................................................... 9
2.6.3 Application to Defer .................................................................................. 9
2.7 General Rate Exemptions and Concessions ....................................................... 9
2.8 Fees and Charges ............................................................................................. 10
2.9 Definitions .......................................................................................................... 11
3. GENERAL RATES ...................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Basis of Rates.................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Rates to Apply ................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Differential General Rates ...................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Minimum General Rates ........................................................................ 15
3.2.3 Objecting to a Differential General Rate Category ................................. 15
3.2.4 Hardship ................................................................................................. 15
3.3 Discounts ........................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Notices ............................................................................................................... 16
4 SPECIAL RATES AND CHARGES ............................................................................ 24
4.1 Tourism Levy ..................................................................................................... 24
4.1.1 Basis Of Rate ......................................................................................... 24
4.1.2 Rates to Apply ........................................................................................ 24
4.1.3 Basis of Charge Calculation ................................................................... 24
4.1.4 Discounts ............................................................................................... 24
4.1.5 Notices ................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy .............................................. 24
4.2.1 Basis of Rate .......................................................................................... 24
4.2.2 Rate to Apply.......................................................................................... 24
4.2.3 Basis of Charge Calculation ................................................................... 24
4.2.4 Discounts ............................................................................................... 24
4.2.5 Notices ................................................................................................... 25
4.3 Noosa Main Beach Precinct Streetscape Levy .................................................. 25
4.3.1 Basis of Rate .......................................................................................... 25
4.3.2 Rates to Apply ........................................................................................ 25
4.3.3 Basis of Charge Calculation ................................................................... 25
4.3.4 Discounts ............................................................................................... 25
4.3.5 Notices ................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Rural Fire Charge .............................................................................................. 25
4.4.1 Basis of Charge...................................................................................... 25
4.4.2 Charge to Apply ..................................................................................... 25
4.4.3 Exclusions .............................................................................................. 25
4.4.4 Basis of Charge Calculation ................................................................... 25
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4.4.5 Discounts ............................................................................................... 26
4.4.6 Notices ................................................................................................... 26
4.5 Hastings Street Community Safety Program Charge ........................................ 26
4.5.1 Basis of Charge...................................................................................... 26
4.5.2 Charges to Apply.................................................................................... 26
4.5.3 Basis of Charge Calculation ................................................................... 26
4.5.4 Discounts ............................................................................................... 26
4.5.5 Notices ................................................................................................... 26
4.6 Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Charge .................................................... 27
4.6.1 Basis of Charge...................................................................................... 27
4.6.2 Charges to Apply.................................................................................... 27
4.6.3 Basis of Charge Calculation ................................................................... 27
4.6.4 Discounts ............................................................................................... 27
4.6.5 Notices ................................................................................................... 27
4.7 Noosa Junction Levy ......................................................................................... 27
4.7.1 Basis of Charge...................................................................................... 27
4.7.2 Charge to Apply ..................................................................................... 27
4.7.3 Basis of Charge Calculation ................................................................... 27
4.7.4 Discounts ............................................................................................... 27
4.7.5 Notices ................................................................................................... 27
5 UTILITY CHARGES .................................................................................................... 28
5.1 Waste Management Charge .............................................................................. 28
5.1.1 Basis of Charge...................................................................................... 28
5.1.2 Charge to Apply ..................................................................................... 28
5.1.3 Inclusions ............................................................................................... 28
5.1.4 Exclusions .............................................................................................. 28
5.1.5 Minimum / Additional Charges ............................................................... 28
5.1.6 Adjustment of Waste Management Charges ......................................... 29
5.1.7 Calculation of Charge............................................................................. 29
5.1.8 Discounts ............................................................................................... 29
5.1.9 Notices ................................................................................................... 29
5.2 Holding Tank Charge ......................................................................................... 30
5.2.1 Basis of Charge...................................................................................... 30
5.2.2 Charge to Apply ..................................................................................... 30
5.2.3 Calculation of Charge............................................................................. 30
5.2.4 Discounts ............................................................................................... 30
5.2.5 Notices ................................................................................................... 30
6 SEPARATE CHARGES .............................................................................................. 31
6.1 Environment Levy .............................................................................................. 31
6.1.1 Basis of Charge...................................................................................... 31
6.1.2 Charge to Apply ..................................................................................... 31
6.1.3 Exclusions .............................................................................................. 31
6.1.4 Basis of Charge Calculation ................................................................... 31
6.1.5 Discounts ............................................................................................... 31
6.1.6 Notices ................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Public Transport Levy ........................................................................................ 31
6.2.1 Basis of Charge...................................................................................... 31
6.2.2 Charge to Apply ..................................................................................... 32
6.2.3 Basis of Charge Calculation ................................................................... 32
6.2.4 Discounts ............................................................................................... 32
6.2.5 Notices ................................................................................................... 32
6.3 Heritage Levy..................................................................................................... 32
6.3.1 Basis of Charge...................................................................................... 32
6.3.2 Charge to Apply ..................................................................................... 32
6.3.3 Basis of Charge Calculation ................................................................... 33
6.3.4 Discounts ............................................................................................... 33
6.3.5 Notices ................................................................................................... 33
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APPENDIX LISTING
APPENDIX 1 - Overall Plan, Tourism Levy ...................................................................... 34
APPENDIX 2 - Overall Plan, Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy ............... 37
APPENDIX 3 - Overall Plan, Noosa Main Beach Precinct Streetscape Levy ................... 38
APPENDIX 4 - Overall Plan, Rural Fire Charge ............................................................... 41
APPENDIX 5 - Overall Plan, Hastings Street Community Safety Program Charge .......... 43
APPENDIX 6 - Overall Plan, Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Charge ..................... 45
APPENDIX 7 - Overall Plan, Noosa Junction Levy ........................................................... 46
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Local Government (De-amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013 was enacted on 11
April 2013, and in accordance with this regulation the Noosa region will de-amalgamate from the
Sunshine Coast region on 1 January 2014, when the Noosa Shire Council will commence
operations as a new local government entity.
Section 169(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 requires Council to prepare and adopt a
revenue statement each financial year as part of the local government’s budget. Section 172 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012 specifies the content to be included in the revenue statement.
Pursuant to Sections 169(2) and 172 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby
resolves at the budget meeting on 2 January 2014 to adopt the following revenue statement, which
provides details of the following:
General Rate
Separate Charges (a charge made and levied equally on all rateable land)
Environment Levy
Public Transport Levy
Heritage Levy
Special Rates (a rate made and levied on the rateable value of some, but not all, rateable land
in the shire)
Tourism Levy
Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy
Noosa Junction Levy
Noosa Main Beach Precinct Streetscape Levy
Special Charges (a charge made and levied on some, but not all, rateable land in the shire).
Rural Fire Charge
Hastings Street Community Safety Charge
Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Charge
Waste Management Charges
Holding Tank Charges
Administration which covers Pensioner Concessions, Discounts, Arrangements, General Rate
Deferments, General Rate Concessions and Interest
The criteria used to decide the amount of cost-recovery fees and
The criteria used to decide the amount of charges for a commercial business activity’s goods
and services.
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2. ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Issue of Rates Notices
Noosa Shire Council will issue rate notices in January 2014 for the billing period 1 January 2014 to
30 June 2014.
2.2 Adjustment of Rates and Charges
Supplementary rates notices for variations in rates and charges may be issued as required during
the financial year. It is the owner’s responsibility to check that all rates and charges are correct at
the time of the issue of the rate notice. Adjustments to rates and charges levied in prior financial
years will only be done in exceptional circumstances. Adjustment for rates and charges levied in
prior financial years will not be made where:
(a) a property has been categorised in Differential General Rate Categories 16,17,18,19, 27 or
29 (i.e. not principal place of residence) and the owner/s have not provided a declaration that
the property is his / her / their principal place of residence per section 3.2.3 of this revenue
statement.
(b) a property has been categorised as Transitory Accommodation – Urban or Transitory
Accommodation – Rural for the purposes of levying the Tourism Levy and the owner/s have
not provided a Tourism Levy declaration form advising Council that the property is not
offered for short term residential rental.
2.3 Early Payment Discount
Discounts for prompt payments shall be allowed on the rates and charges stipulated in Council's
revenue statement as having discount applying to them. Such discounts are allowed pursuant to
Section 130 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.
2.3.1 Method of Calculation
Subject to section 2.3.2 of this revenue statement the following discount will be allowed on general
rates where the net amount shown on the rate notice is paid by the designated due date:
5% of the general rate; or
$200.00 per annum (i.e. $100.00 for each half yearly rate period)
whichever is the lesser amount.
In the case of pensioners complying with the eligibility criteria contained in the Queensland
Government’s Rate Subsidy Scheme and Retirement Villages as per differential general rate
category 23, the half yearly discount offered will be 5% of the general rates. No maximum will
apply.
No Discount is allowable on the following charges which may appear on the rates notice:
State Urban Fire Charges
All Special Rates
All Special Charges
All Separate Charges
Waste Management Charges
Change of Ownership Fee
Backflow Device Registration Fee
Valuation Fee
Holding Tank Charges
Any property charge relating to the provision of temporary services or the carrying out of
Council works on or in connection with the property
Any non-rate item included on rate notice
Legal costs incurred by Council in rate collection
Interest charges on overdue rates
Any other rate, charge or amount unless a discount is specifically permitted by this revenue
statement.
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2.3.2 Payments Made Before the Due Date
A discount shall be allowed where full payment of the current period rates and charges, plus any
overdue rates and charges and interest thereon, is received before the first working day following
the due date. This shall apply to all payments made at a Council office, an approved agency, or by
electronic means. For payments made through an approved agent or by electronic means the
payment is deemed to be received on the transaction date provided by the approved agent or
relevant financial institution.
2.3.3 Allowance of Early Payment Discount for Late Payments
There are occasions when payment by the due date is not achieved through circumstances
beyond the control of the ratepayer and the Section 130(10) of the Local Government Regulation
2012 provides Council with a discretionary power to allow discount in such circumstances.
2.3.3.1 Payments made after the Due Date
Discount will be allowed if the full payment of the overdue rates and charges is made within a
period specified by Council AND the applicant provides proof satisfactory to Council of any of the
following:
Illness involving hospitalisation and/ or incapacitation of the ratepayer at or around the due
date for payment
The death or major trauma (accident/ life threatening illness/ emergency operation) of the
ratepayer and/ or associated persons (Spouse/ Children/ Parents) at or around the due date
for payment
The loss of records resulting from factors beyond the ratepayer’s control (Fire/ Flood etc.)
and Council is satisfied that the event was the cause of the ratepayer’s failure to make full payment
by the due date.
2.3.3.2 Late payments Due to Delivery Difficulties
Discount will be allowed following the non-receipt of the rates notice by the ratepayer or the non-
receipt or late receipt of the rates payment by Council where the reason for such non-receipt or
late receipt is separately substantiated by:
a written statement from the ratepayer detailing non receipt of the rates notice provided
discount has not been allowed on a previous late payment in similar circumstances in the last
five (5) years; or
other evidence that payment of the rates was made by the ratepayer at the time, but did not
reach Council due to circumstances beyond the control of the ratepayer; or
where an administrative error occurred at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines
which resulted in the rates notice being incorrectly addressed by Council.
Discount may also be allowed if substantiated by evidence that the return of the rate notice to
Council although correctly addressed is through no fault or instigation of the ratepayer and beyond
the ratepayer’s reasonable control.
Discount will NOT be allowed if the circumstances above are:
as a result of the failure of the ratepayer to ensure that Council was given correct notification of
the postal address for service of notices prior to the issue of the rate notices; or
as a result of the failure of the ratepayer to ensure that Council was given the correct
notification of the email address for service of the notices prior to the issue of the rate notices
where the option for delivery by electronic means has been selected; or
as a result of a change of ownership, where Council received notification of the change of
ownership after the issue of the rates notice.
2.3.3.3 Administrative Errors
An extended discount period will be allowed if Council has failed to correctly issue the rates notice
in sufficient time to permit the ratepayer to make payment before the expiration of the discount
period. The extended discount period will be equivalent to that period provided to other ratepayers
and will commence from the date Council specifies.
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2.3.3.4 Payment Errors
Where there is an apparent accidental short payment of the rates resulting from a miscalculation of
the net amount due, arising from the payment of a number of rate notices at one time (i.e. addition
error) OR the tendering of an incorrect amount for a single rate notice (i.e. transposition error)
THEN discount will be allowed in the following manner:
WHERE THE AMOUNT OF THE ERROR IS $50.00 OR LESS
Full discount will be allowed and the underpaid amount will be treated as ‘Arrears of Rates’.
WHERE THE AMOUNT OF THE ERROR EXCEEDS $50.00
The Ratepayer will be advised in writing of the error and given 14 days to pay the shortfall. If the
shortfall is paid by the extended due date so advised full discount will be allowed at that time.
Allowance of discount in these circumstances will NOT be allowed if any transposition error or
addition error exceeds 20% of the total net rates payable on the single rate notice or the number of
rate notices paid at one time.
2.4 Pensioner Concessions
Council’s pensioner rate concession to eligible pensioners shall be allowed under Chapter 4, Part
10 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.
2.4.1 Eligibility Criteria
The pensioner:
1. Must comply with eligibility criteria contained in the Queensland Government’s Rate Subsidy
Scheme and must possess a current, valid qualifying concession card, namely:
Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or the Department of Veteran Affairs OR
Repatriation Health (Gold) Card - (for all Conditions) issued by the Department of Veteran
Affairs; and
2. Must be the owner (either solely or jointly), or be an eligible life tenant, in accordance with the
guidelines for the State Government Rate Subsidy Scheme, of property within the shire which
is their principal place of residence, AND must have (either solely or jointly) with a co-owner,
the legal responsibility for payment of rates and charges which are levied in respect of the said
property by the Council. In the case of joint ownership, the concession will apply only to the
approved pensioner’s proportionate share of the applicable rates and charges, except where
the co-owners are an approved pensioner and his/ her spouse. In this situation the concession
will apply to the full amount of applicable rates and charges; and
3. Must, if a ‘first time’ applicant, lodge and complete the prescribed application to be entitled to a
rate concession. The information on this application form will be used by Council to verify the
eligibility of all pensioners (Centrelink and Veteran Affairs pension recipients). Upon proof of
eligibility, the entitlement to a concession will commence from either the card start date shown
on the Pensioner Concession Card or the date of occupation of their principal place of
residence or the start of the current rating period, whichever is the latter date. Such entitlement
shall continue until the sale of that property or until the entitlement to a pension ceases to
exist; and
4. Must, if an ‘existing’ applicant, lodge another application if required by Council OR on the
acquisition of a replacement property within the shire. Entitlements to a concession will
continue without interruption if such application is received within a month of the request for a
new application or of the property settlement; and
5. Must have owned, or otherwise paid rates on, property within the shire for the preceding 3
years. Pensioner concession may be allowed where the applicant has paid rates on property
within the shire for 5 of the last 10 years, so long as the "gap" between ownerships in this
period does not exceed 12 months. Discretion may be applied in relation to contribution to the
shire regarding continuous residency, consistent with pensioner concession arrangements as
listed above. For holders of the Repatriation Health (Gold) card issued by the Department of
Veteran Affairs who have been classified as Totally and Permanently Incapacitated the three
year ownership provision is waived.
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2.4.2 Method of Calculation
Pension Rate Sole title to the property Joint title to the property
$230 p.a. maximum $180 p.a. maximum
Maximum level of pension
$115 per half year $90 per half year
$115 p.a. maximum $65 p.a. maximum
Not Maximum level of pension
$57.50 per half year $32.50 per half year
2.4.2.1 Single Owner on the Maximum Rate of Pension
Where the pensioner is in receipt of the maximum level of pension and has sole title to the property
that is their principal place of residence the concession shall be 25% of the general rate up to a
maximum amount of $230.00 per annum.
2.4.2.2 Joint Owner on the Maximum Rate of Pension
Where the pensioner is in receipt of the maximum level of pension and owns the property jointly
with one or more people the concession shall be 25% of the general rate up to a maximum amount
of $180.00 per annum.
2.4.2.3 Single Owner not on the Maximum Rate of Pension
Where the pensioner is not in receipt of the maximum level of pension and has sole title to the
property that is their principal place of residence the concession shall be 25% of the general rate
up to a maximum amount of $115.00 per annum.
2.4.2.4 Joint Owner not on the Maximum Rate of Pension
Where the pensioner is not in receipt of the maximum level of pension and owns the property
jointly with one or more people the concession shall be 25% of the general rate up to a maximum
amount of $65.00 per annum.
2.5 Outstanding Rates and Charges
2.5.1 Interest Charges
Interest Charges shall be applied to all Overdue Rates or Charges under Section 133 of the Local
Government Regulation 2012. The interest shall be compound interest, calculated on daily rests.
The interest rate shall be 11% per annum.
2.5.2 Arrangements to Pay
Arrangements to pay pursuant to Section 129 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 will be
entered into where there are no overdue rates and charges from previous rating periods and the
ratepayer and Council agree that such arrangements will allow the outstanding rates or charges
payable to be paid by the end of the current half - financial year.
While a ratepayer maintains an arrangement to pay Council will accept a request from the
ratepayer to extend the terms of that arrangement over the subsequent period. An application to
extend an arrangement should be received by Council prior to 31 July 2013 or 31 January 2014.
Under an arrangement no discount will be provided for rates which are due. Repayments will be
calculated as at the time of applying for an arrangement and will not incur interest charges.
Where a ratepayer defaults on an arrangement to pay, the arrangement will be cancelled, and
interest will be charged on the overdue rates and charges in accordance with section 2.4.1 of this
revenue statement. Additionally Council will not enter into any further arrangements during the
rating period covered by the initial arrangement request.
2.6 Deferment of General Rates
Chapter 4 Part 10 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 allows Council to enter into an
agreement with certain ratepayers to defer payment of their general rates.
Council’s pensioner rate deferment concession for eligible pensioners shall be allowed under
Chapter 4, Part 10 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Section 120(1)(a).
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2.6.1 Deferment for Pensioners
To assist eligible pensioners who have experienced large increases in the value of their property
as determined by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines or have experienced financial
hardship Council will allow deferment of up to 50% of the general rate. The deferred rates will
accumulate as a debt against the property until it is sold or until the death of the ratepayer.
The deferment of general rates applies only to ratepayers categorised in Differential General Rates
Categories 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 28 & 30.
To be eligible to defer up to 50% of the general rate the applicant must:
own and occupy the property; and
have no overdue rates and charges on the said property; and
be the holder of a Pension Concession Card issued by Centrelink or the Department of
Veteran Affairs; OR
a Repatriation Health (Gold) Card issued by the Department of Veteran Affairs; OR
a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card; OR
a Queensland Seniors Card issued by the Queensland State Government.
Note that automatic eligibility applies to those ratepayers currently receiving a Pension Concession
on their rate notice. Eligibility for those ratepayers with a Seniors Card will be assessed
accordingly.
2.6.2 Interest Charges
Interest Charges, or the payment of an additional charge, shall be applied to all deferred general
rates under Section 122(5) of the Local Government Regulation 2012. The interest shall be
compound interest, calculated in daily rests. The interest rate shall be set at the 90 day bank bill
rate as at the adoption of the 2013/14 Budget.
2.6.3 Application to Defer
Ratepayers will be required to apply for a deferment of the general rate. Upon approval of the
application the deferment agreement will continue until Council is notified in writing to cease the
agreement, or until such time as the property is sold, or upon the death of the ratepayer, or until
the due date for payment as specified in the provisions of the deferment agreement
2.7 General Rate Exemptions and Concessions
Section 93 (3) of the Local Government Act 2009 states that certain land is exempt from general
rates. Section 73 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 further details land that is exempt from
rating in accordance with Section 93(3)(j)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009.
In applying these sections of the Local Government Act 2009 and supporting regulation, Council
will be guided by the principle of communication by raising the awareness of target groups that
may qualify for these exemptions.
Section 73 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 states that for Section 93(3)(j)(ii) of the Act,
the following land is exempted from rating:
(a) land owned by a religious entity if the land is less than 20ha and is used for 1 or more of
the following purposes:
(i) religious purposes, including, for example, public worship;
(ii) the provision of education, health or community services, including facilities for aged
persons and persons with disabilities;
(iii) the administration of the religious entity;
(iv) housing incidental to a purpose mentioned in paragraph (i), (ii) or (iii);
(b) land vested in, or placed under the management and control of, a person under an Act for:
(i) a public purpose that is a recreational or sporting purpose; or
(ii) a charitable purpose;
(c) land used for purposes of a public hospital if:
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(i) the public hospital is
(A) part of a private hospital complex; or
(B) a private and public hospital complex; and
(ii) the land used for the purposes is more than 2ha and is separated from the rest of the
complex;
(d) land owned by a community organisation if the land is less than 20ha and is used for
providing the following:
(i) accommodation associated with the protection of children;
(ii) accommodation for students;
(iii) educational, training or information services aimed at improving labour market
participation or leisure opportunities;
(e) land used for a cemetery.
In addition to those classes of land granted a general rate exemption under Section 93(3) of the
Local Government Act 2009 and Section 73 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 Council
grants a general rates concession to land identified in Section 120(1)(b) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012 to the extent Council is satisfied the land is owned by an entity whose objects do
not include making a profit or an entity that provides assistance or encouragement for arts or
cultural development and is one of the following:
Boy Scout and Girl Guide Associations
Surf Lifesaving and Coastguard organisation
Community Sporting Organisation – Not for profit organisations without a commercial liquor
licence or a community club liquor licence
Community Cultural or Arts Organisation – Not for profit organisations without a commercial
liquor licence or a community club liquor licence
Charitable Organisations
(f) Not for profit organisation; and
(g) Registered as a charity institution or a public benevolent institution; and
(h) Providing benefits directly to the community; and
(i) Endorsed by the Australian Tax Office - Charity Tax Concession.
The concession shall be 100% of the general rate. Applications received during the 2013/14 year
that fall within the categories above will be granted a general rate concession for the year. If a
property has previously been granted a general rate concession in the 2012/13 year the owner will
not be required to re-apply to obtain the concession for the 2013/14 financial year, however they
may be required to provide proof of their ongoing eligibility if requested to do so. Property owners
must immediately notify Council if there is a substantive change of land use for a property in
receipt of a general rate concession.
2.8 Fees and Charges
Section 97 of the Local Government Act 2009 allows a local government to fix a cost recovery fee
and Section 172(1)(c) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 provides that the revenue
statement must state the criteria used to decide the amount of any cost recovery fees. All fees and
charges will be set with reference to full cost pricing. Cost recovery fees will be charged up to a
maximum of full cost. Any non-profit, volunteer, charitable, community, sporting, or religious
organisation not in possession of a permanent liquor or gaming licence or a surf lifesaving club (or
similar organisation) in possession of a permanent liquor licence is eligible for a single discount of
50% reduction in development application fees.
Section 172(1)(d) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 provides that if the local government
conducts a business activity on a commercial basis the revenue statement must state the criteria
used to decide the amount of the charges for the activity’s goods and services. Commercial
charges will be charged at commercial rates for a business activity conducted by Council on a
commercial basis and all commercial charges for the second half of the 2013/14 financial year are
set out in the Register of General Cost-recovery Fees and Commercial Charges 2013/14 as
adopted.
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2.9 Definitions
community title scheme: premises situated on land in respect of which a Community Title
Scheme has been and remains registered pursuant to the Body Corporate and Community
Management Act 1997.
differential general rates table: means Table 1 (page 16) and Table 2 (page 23) in this revenue
statement.
dwelling house: a separate building that is used or is adapted to be used for principal
residential purposes.
dwelling unit: a room or group of rooms that is used or is adapted to be used for principal
residential purposes.
due date: is the due date for payment as shown on the rate notice.
full payment: shall be the amount of the most recently issued rates notice less any applicable
discount. These payments are also cleared on the transaction date. ‘Cleared’ payment means
money which can be transferred to Council’s bank accounts at the time of the transaction or at the
end of the day.
group title multi dwelling: land with 09 Land Use Code which contains multiple dwellings.
group title single dwelling: land with 09 Land Use Code which contains a single dwelling house
only.
group title vacant land: land with 09 Land Use Code which does not contain any improvements.
high-rise unit: all strata units within a complex as defined under the Body Corporate and
Community Management Act 1997 where the complex contains a building greater than 4 stories
above the ground.
land parcel: shall mean any parcel which is registered with the Titles Office as a separate
subdivision, re-subdivision, allotment, lot, section or portion and which is capable of being occupied
separately regardless of whether a separate title is held for such parcel.
land use codes those land use codes approved by the Noosa Shire Council effective from 1
January 2014.
low-rise unit: all strata units within a complex defined under the Body Corporate and Community
Management Act 1997 containing a maximum of 4 stories above the ground.
non-residential purposes: is classified as all land that does not conform to the definition of
residential purposes.
overdue rates: has the meaning assigned to that term by Section 132 of the Local Government
Regulation 2012. Without limiting that definition, Overdue Rates shall generally mean those rates
and charges remaining unpaid after the due date for payment, as prescribed in a rate notice
issued to ratepayers. Overdue rates shall exclude all rates, charges and premiums of any current
arrangement to pay.
owner: for purposes of the differential general rates table and associated provisions means;
(a) the ‘registered proprietor’;
(b) a resident Life Tenant, nominated as such by the terms of a will or Family/ Supreme Court
Order, and having been specifically given responsibility for payment of all Rates and
Charges;
(c) a resident lessee of an Auction Perpetual Lease, the terms of any such lease must provide
for the lessee to be responsible for the payment of rates and charges and the lessee must
be granted title to the land in fee simple at the conclusion of the lease.
predominant use: is the single use, or in the case of multiple usages, the predominant use, for
which in the opinion of the Council the property is being used or could potentially be used by
virtue of improvements or activities conducted upon the property.
premises: includes:
(a) the whole or any part of any building, structure, or land; and
(b) any construction works whether on private land, Crown land, Council land or any public
place.
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primary production purposes: land available for the business or industry of grazing, dairying, pig
farming, poultry farming, viticulture, orcharding, apiculture, horticulture, aquaculture, vegetable
growing, the growing of crops of any kind, forestry; or any other business or industry involving the
cultivation of soils, the gathering in of crops or the rearing of livestock; and where a farming
concession is granted by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines in accordance with
Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 5, Subdivision 2 of the Land Valuation Act 2010.
principal place of residence: a single dwelling house or dwelling unit that is the place of
residence at which at least one natural person who constitutes the owner/s of the land
predominantly resides, or a multi dwelling house or multi dwelling unit where at least one owner
is a pensioner who complies with the eligibility criteria contained in the Queensland Government’s
Rate Subsidy Scheme. In establishing principal place of residence Council may consider, but not
be limited to, the owner’s declared address for electoral, taxation, government social security or
national health registration purposes, or any other form of evidence deemed acceptable by the
Council.
The following cases do not comply with the definition of a principal place of residence namely a
single dwelling house or a single dwelling unit that is;
(a) not occupied by at least one person/s who constitutes the owner/s, but occupied by any
other person/s, whether in return for rent or remuneration or not, including members of the
owner’s family; or
(b) not occupied, whether permanently or temporarily (for more than 120 days of the financial
year), including for the purposes of renovation or redevelopment, except in the case where;
(i) a premises being renovated remains the registered principal place of residence for
the purposes specified above and that the owner/s do not own any other property
which they claim to be their principal place of residence; and
(ii) a property is vacant for a period longer than 120 continuous days of the financial
year due to the owner/s absence on an extended holiday, provided that the property
remains vacant for the entire period of their absence.
(iii) a property is occupied by the owner/s less than 120 days of the financial year due
to the owner/s absence due to work commitments, provided that the absence is
confirmed by the employer and the property remains vacant or is occupied by
immediate family members only during the period of their absence.
(iv) The owner is absent due to medical reasons of the owner or a close relative and this
is confirmed by a health professional or a Commonwealth Carer’s Pension.
(c) not owned by a natural person e.g. owned by a company, excepting where the ratepayer
resides at the property as their principal place of residence.
principal residential purpose(s): means the purpose of a use of a dwelling house or dwelling
unit where that purpose is solely for a principal place of residence not containing any
improvements of a non-residential nature nor comprising any non-residential or commercial activity
unless such improvements or activity is limited to;
(a) the owner/s working from home being either self-employed or working for their employer
either permanently or temporarily, provided any such activity conforms with and does not
exceed the conditions set out in the Differential General Rates Table included in
Council’s Revenue Statement 2013/14, and/or;
(b) engaging in a hobby or past-time that involves the sale, manufacture or provision of goods
or services and/or the reception of customers to view, purchase or consult on any such
goods or services on site, including low-key, kerb-side sales and stalls, provided any such
activity conforms with and does not exceed the conditions set out in the Differential
General Rates Table included in Council’s Revenue Statement 2013/14.
property: a parcel or parcels of land recorded together within Council’s systems for rating and
charging purposes.
rateable value is the value of land for the financial year as issued by the Department of Natural
Resources and Mines in accordance with the Land Valuation Act 2010.
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residential purpose(s): land that is in, or if it were categorised would be in, Differential Rating
Categories 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29 or 30 as set out in the
Differential General Rates Table included in Council’s Revenue Statement 2013/14. Any
residential premises that exceeds the “Assessment Criteria” for Differential Rating Categories 6, 7,
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29 or 30 as set out in the Differential General
Rates Table included in Council’s Revenue Statement 2013/14, is deemed to be non-residential
purposes.
retirement village: is a registered premise where older members of the community or retired
persons reside, or are to reside, in independent living units or serviced units in accordance with the
Retirement Villages Act 1999.
shopping centre purposes: land which has a predominant use of major retail activities or retail
warehouses.
short term residential/transitory accommodation: is temporary accommodation provided for
periods of 28 days or less during any part of the current financial year.
single residential dwelling: land which contains a single dwelling house or a single dwelling unit
only.
strata unit: is scheme land as defined under the Body Corporate and Community Management
Act 1997, Mixed Use Development Act 1993, or similar strata title legislation.
vacant land: land devoid of buildings or structures with the exception of outbuildings or other
minor structures not designed or used for human habitation or occupation. It does not apply to land
that is used for car parking or in conjunction with any commercial activity, e.g. heavy vehicle or
machinery parking, outdoor storage areas, assembly areas or rural activities such as cultivation,
grazing or agistment.
Any terms not defined in this revenue statement shall be as defined under the Local Government
Act 2009 and supporting regulations and if not defined there the term will be given the meaning
determined by Council.
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3. GENERAL RATES
3.1 Basis of Rates
General Rates are to be levied under Section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009. The rate so
made shall be applied to the rateable value of properties.
The Noosa Shire Council will use a system of differential general rating for the second half of the
2013/14 financial year. A differential system of rates provides equity through recognising the use of
the property and the financial impact on ratepayers. These factors, along with the rateable value of
the land, have been considered in determining the differential general rate. Noosa Shire Council
will not make a resolution limiting the increases in general rates for the second half of the 2013/14
financial year.
3.2 Rates to Apply
The applicable rates for the six months ending 30 June 2014 are identified in Table 2 Schedule of
Rates, as adopted in the 2013/14 Council budget. The rate shall apply to the rateable value of
lands which are within the Noosa Shire as provided by the Department of Natural Resources and
Mines.
3.2.1 Differential General Rates
There will be 30 differential general rating categories in 2013/14. The categories and the relevant
criteria are outlined in Table 1 Differential General Rates. An explanation of the land use codes is
contained in the document “Noosa Shire Council Land Use Codes 1st January 2014".
For the purpose of making and levying differential general rates for the financial year on all
rateable land in the shire, the Council determines that:
(i) the categories into which the rateable land in the shire is to be categorised are:
1 Rural & Agricultural
2 Commercial & Industrial with a rateable value from $0 to $175,000
3 Commercial & Industrial with a rateable value from $175,001 to $400,000
4 Commercial & Industrial with a rateable value greater than $400,000
5 Extractive Industries
6 Residential/Other with a rateable value from $0 to $280,000
7 Residential/Other with a rateable value from $280,001 to $450,000
8 Residential/Other with a rateable value from $450,001 to $550,000
9 Residential/Other with a rateable value from $550,001 to $700,000
10 Residential/Other with a rateable value from $700,001 to $800,000
11 Residential/Other with a rateable value from $800,001 to $920,000
12 Residential/Other with a rateable value from $920,001 to $1,100,000
13 Residential/Other with a rateable value from $1,100,001 to $1,400,000
14 Residential/Other with a rateable value from $1,400,001 to $2,500,000
15 Residential/Other with a rateable value over $2,500,000
16 Residential - not principal place of residence - with a rateable value from $0 to
$420,000
17 Residential - not principal place of residence - with a rateable value from $420,001 to
$500,000
18 Residential - not principal place of residence - with a rateable value from $500,001 to
$750,000
19 Residential - not principal place of residence - with a rateable value over $750,000
20 Vacant Land with a rateable value over $1,000,000 and total area greater than 1500
square meters.
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21 Lots < 20m2 , Pump Stations, Stock Grazing Permit, Strata Garage
22 Land Subject to Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 5, Subdivision 3 of the Land Valuation Act
2010
23 Retirement Villages & Nursing Homes
24 Shopping Centres with a rateable value from $3,000,000 to $10,000,000
25 Shopping Centres with a rateable value over $10,000,000
27 High-rise Units – not principal place of residence
28 High-rise Units – principal place of residence
29 Low-rise Units – not principal place of residence
30 Low-rise Units – principal place of residence
(ii) the criteria by which land is to be categorised as being in a particular one of those categories
are specified in the ‘General Criteria’ and ‘Specific Criteria’ columns of the Differential
General Rates Table opposite the identification of the particular category.
3.2.2 Minimum General Rates
Council has applied the rate in the dollar and minimum general rate levy as indicated in Schedule
of Rates Table 2 (page 23). Minimum General Rates are levied pursuant to Section 77 of the Local
Government Regulation 2012.
3.2.3 Objecting to a Differential General Rate Category
In accordance with Section 90(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 the only ground for
objecting is that the owner considers the land should belong to a different rate category.
In accordance with Section 90(3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 the owner may object
by giving the local government an objection notice. Section 90(4) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012 details the form an objection notice should take.
Section 90(5) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 specifies that the owner must give the
objection notice within:
(a) 30 days after the day when the rate notice was issued; or
(b) a longer period that the local government allows.
Noosa Shire Council will only accept objections to rates category within the current financial year in
which the rates were levied.
In accordance with Section 91(5) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 if the Chief Executive
Officer decides to change the rating category of the land, the rating category is taken to have been
changed from the start of the period of the rate notice.
No objections for rates levied in previous financial years will be accepted; consequently no
adjustments for rates levied in previous financial years will be made on the basis of incorrectly
categorised land.
3.2.4 Hardship
Where a landowner:
(a) has a property that would, but for the provisions of this paragraph, be categorised in
Differential General Rate Category 16, 17, 18, 19, 27 or 29; and
(b) is using the property to provide accommodation to a member of their immediate family, and
(c) the family member being housed has special circumstances such as a physical or mental
disability or safety and privacy concerns that preclude ownership of the property in their
name as a viable option
the Noosa Shire Council may treat the property as their principal place of residence for the
purposes of determining the Differential General Rate Category.
3.3 Discounts
An early payment discount as mentioned in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as
mentioned in section 2.4 shall be applied to this rate.
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3.4 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this rate.
Table 1 - Differential General Rates
Category General Criteria Specific Criteria
1. This criteria will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land where a
a. used for primary production purposes, primary production concession is granted by the
or has the potential predominant use by Department of Natural Resources and Mines in
virtue of its improvements or activities accordance with Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 5,
conducted upon the land of primary Subdivision 2 of the Land Valuation Act 2010 and to
production purposes; and which the following land use codes apply:
44 nursery/garden centre
b. used for non-residential purposes, or
60 sheep grazing
has the potential predominant use by
61 sheep breeding
virtue of its improvements or activities
64 livestock grazing – breeding
conducted upon the land of non- 65 livestock grazing – breeding and fattening
residential purposes; and 66 livestock grazing – fattening
c. characterised by one of the land use 67 goats
codes in the adjacent specific criteria 68 dairy cattle – quota milk
attributable to this category. 69 dairy cattle – non-quota milk
70 cream
71 oilseeds
73 grains
74 turf farm
75 sugar cane
76 tobacco
77 cotton
78 rice
79 orchard
80 tropical fruit
81 pineapple
82 vineyard
83 small crops and fodder irrigated
84 small crops & fodder non-irrigated
85 pigs
86 horses
87 poultry
88 forestry and logs, or
89 animals (special), boarding kennels / cattery
93 peanuts.
2. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land, with a
a. used for non-residential purposes, or rateable value from $0 to $175,000, to which the
has the potential predominant use by following land use codes apply:
virtue of its improvements or activities 07 guest house / private hotel / hostel / bed and
conducted upon the land of non- breakfast
residential purposes; and 08 community title scheme unit(s), not used for
b. characterised by one of the land use residential purposes or vacant land
codes in the adjacent specific criteria 09 group title multi dwelling
attributable to this category. not used for residential purposes or vacant
land
10 combined multiple dwelling and shop
11 shop (single)
12 shops – shopping group (more than 6 shops)
13 shops – shopping group (2 to 6 shops)
14 shops CBD
15 shop (secondary retail)
16 drive-in shopping center
17 restaurant/ fast food outlet
18 special tourist attraction
19 walkway/ ramp
20 marina
22 car park
23 retail warehouse
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Table 1 - Differential General Rates
Category General Criteria Specific Criteria
24 sales area
25 office(s)
26 funeral parlour
27 hospital / convalescent home
(medical care, private)
28 warehouse and bulk store
29 transport terminal
30 service station
31 oil depot
32 wharf
33 builder's yard/ contractor's yard
34 cold store/ ice works
35 general industry
36 light industry
37 noxious/ offensive industry
38 advertising – hoarding
39 harbour industry
41 child care centre
42 hotel/ tavern
43 motel
44 nursery/ garden centre
45 theatres/ cinemas
46 drive-in theatres
47 licensed club
48 sports club/ facilities
49 caravan park
50 other club (non business)
52 cemetery
91 transformers, utility installation
3. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land, with a
a. used for non-residential purposes, or rateable value from $175,001 to $400,000 to which
has the potential predominant use by the following land use codes apply:
virtue of its improvements or activities 07 guest house / private hotel / hostel / bed and
conducted upon the land of non- breakfast
residential purposes; and
08 community title scheme unit(s), not used for
b. characterised by one of the land use residential purposes or vacant land
codes in the adjacent specific criteria 09 group title multi dwelling
attributable to this category. not used for residential purposes or vacant
land
10 combined multiple dwelling and shop
11 shop (single)
12 shops – shopping group (more than 6 shops)
13 shops – shopping group (2 to 6 shops)
14 shops CBD
15 shop (secondary retail)
16 drive-in shopping center
17 restaurant/ fast food outlet
18 special tourist attraction
19 walkway/ ramp
20 marina
22 car park
23 retail warehouse
24 sales area
25 office(s)
26 funeral parlour
27 hospital / convalescent home (medical care,
private)
28 warehouse and bulk store
29 transport terminal
30 service station
31 oil depot
32 wharf
33 builder's yard/ contractor's yard
34 cold store/ ice works
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Table 1 - Differential General Rates
Category General Criteria Specific Criteria
35 general industry
36 light industry
37 noxious/ offensive industry
38 advertising – hoarding
39 harbour industry
41 child care centre
42 hotel/ tavern
43 motel
44 nursery/ garden centre
45 theatres/ cinemas
46 drive-in theatres
47 licensed club
48 sports club/ facilities
49 caravan park
50 other club (non business)
52 cemetery
91 transformers, utility installation
4. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land, with a
a. used for non-residential purposes, or rateable value greater than $400,000 to which the
has the potential predominant use by following land use codes apply:
virtue of its improvements or activities 07 guest house / private hotel / hostel / bed and
conducted upon the land of non- breakfast
residential purposes; and
08 community title scheme unit(s), not used for
b. characterised by one of the land use residential purposes or vacant land
codes in the adjacent specific criteria
09 group title multi dwelling
attributable to this category.
not used for residential purposes or vacant
land
10 combined multiple dwelling and shop
11 shop (single)
12 shops – shopping group (more than 6 shops)
13 shops – shopping group (2 to 6 shops)
14 shops CBD (where the rateable value is less than
$4 million)
15 shop (secondary retail) - (where the rateable
value is less than $4 million)
16 drive-in shopping center (where the rateable
value is less than $4 million)
17 restaurant/ fast food outlet
18 special tourist attraction
19 walkway/ ramp
20 marina
22 car park
23 retail warehouse
24 sales area
25 office(s)
26 funeral parlour
27 hospital / convalescent home (medical care,
private)
28 warehouse and bulk store
29 transport terminal
30 service station
31 oil depot
32 wharf
33 builder's yard/ contractor's yard
34 cold store/ ice works
35 general industry
36 light industry
37 noxious/ offensive industry
38 advertising – hoarding
39 harbour industry
41 child care centre
42 hotel/ tavern
43 motel
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Table 1 - Differential General Rates
Category General Criteria Specific Criteria
44 nursery/ garden centre
45 theatres/ cinemas
46 drive-in theatres
47 licensed club
48 sports club/ facilities
49 caravan park
50 other club (non business)
52 cemetery
91 transformers, utility installation
5. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
a. used for non-residential purposes, or the following land use codes apply:
has the potential predominant use by 40 extractive industry.
virtue of its improvements or activities
conducted upon the land of non-
residential purposes; and
b. characterised by one of the land use
codes in the adjacent specific criteria
attributable to this category.
6. Applies only where land does not fall within Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land with a
categories: rateable value from $0 to $280,000 has been
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, included in this category.
24, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 30
7. Applies only where land does not fall within Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land with a
categories: rateable value from $280,001 to $450,000, has been
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, included in this category.
24, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 30
8. Applies only where land does not fall within Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land with a
categories: rateable value from $450,001 to $550,000, has been
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, included in this category.
24, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 30
9. Applies only where land does not fall within Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land with a
categories: rateable value from $550,001 to $700,000, has been
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, included in this category.
24, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 30
10. Applies only where land does not fall within Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land with a
categories: rateable value from $700,001 to $800,000, has been
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, included in this category.
24, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 30
11. Applies only where land does not fall within Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land with a
categories: rateable value from $800,001 to $920,000, has been
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, included in this category.
24, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 30
12. Applies only where land does not fall within Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land with a
categories: rateable value from $920,001 to $1,100,000, has
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, been included in this category.
24, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 30
13. Applies only where land does not fall within Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land with a
categories: rateable value from $1,100,001 to $1,400,000, has
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, been included in this category.
24, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 30
14. Applies only where land does not fall within Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land with a
categories: rateable value from $1,400,001 to $2,500,000, has
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, been included in this category.
24, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 30
15. Applies only where land does not fall within Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land with a
categories: rateable value over $2,500,000 has been included in
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Category General Criteria Specific Criteria
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, this category.
24, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 30
16. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
a. used for residential purposes, or has the following land use codes apply:
the potential predominant use by virtue 02 Single Dwelling, not used as a principal place
of its improvements or activities of residence
conducted upon the land of residential 03 Multi Dwelling (Flats)
purposes; and
05 Large Homesite - Dwelling, not used as a
b. characterised by one of the land use principal place of residence with a rateable
codes in the adjacent specific criteria value from $0 to $420,000.
attributable to this category.
17. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
a. used for residential purposes, or has the following land use codes apply:
the potential predominant use by virtue 02 Single Dwelling, not used as a principal place
of its improvements or activities of residence
conducted upon the land of residential 03 Multi Dwelling (Flats)
purposes; and
05 Large Homesite - Dwelling, not used as a
b. characterised by one of the land use principal place of residence with a rateable
codes in the adjacent specific criteria value from $420,001 to $500,000.
attributable to this category.
18. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
a. used for residential purposes, or has the following land use codes apply:
the potential predominant use by virtue 02 Single Dwelling, not used as a principal place
of its improvements or activities of residence
conducted upon the land of residential
purposes; and 03 Multi Dwelling (Flats)
05 Large Homesite - Dwelling, not used as a
b. characterised by one of the land use principal place of residence
codes in the adjacent specific criteria with a rateable value from $500,001 to
attributable to this category. $750,000.
19. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
a. used for residential purposes, or has the following land use codes apply:
the potential predominant use by virtue 02 Single Dwelling, not used as a principal place
of its improvements or activities of residence
conducted upon the land of residential 03 Multi Dwelling (Flats)
purposes; and
05 Large Homesite - Dwelling, not used as a
b. characterised by one of the land use principal place of residence with a rateable
codes in the adjacent specific criteria value over $750,000.
attributable to this category.
20. This criterion will apply where one or more Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land, where a
parcels of land that is valued together and is rateable value is greater than $1 million, to which the
vacant land with a total area greater than following land use codes apply:
1500 square meters.
01 vacant urban land
04 vacant large homesite
06 Outbuildings
21. This criterion will apply where the land is:
a. classified by Council to be subject to a
Stock Grazing Permit;
b. classified by Council to be a Pump
Station; and
c. classified by Council to be a small lot or
strata garage less than 20 square meters
22. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
a. subject to Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 5, the following land use codes apply:
Subdivision 3 of the Land Valuation Act 72 vacant land – valuation discounted subdivided
2010; and land.
b. characterised by one of the land use
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Table 1 - Differential General Rates
Category General Criteria Specific Criteria
codes in the adjacent specific criteria
attributable to this category.
23. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
a. used for retirement village purposes, the following land use codes apply:
or has the potential predominant use by 21 retirement village, aged people home (non-
virtue of its improvements or activities medical care).
conducted upon the land; and
b. characterised by one of the land use
codes in the adjacent specific criteria
attributable to this category.
24. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land, where
a. used for shopping centre purposes, or the rateable value is from $3,000,000 to $10,000,000
has the potential predominant use by to which the following land use codes apply:
virtue of its improvements or activities 14 shops main retail
conducted upon the land of shopping
15 shop (secondary retail)
centre purposes; and
16 drive-in shopping centre
b. characterised by one of the land use 23 retail warehouse
codes in the adjacent specific criteria
attributable to this category.
25. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land, where
a. used for shopping centre purposes, or the rateable value is over $10,000,000 to which the
has the potential predominant use by following land use codes apply:
virtue of its improvements or activities 14 shops main retail
conducted upon the land of shopping
15 shop (secondary retail)
centre purposes; and
16 drive-in shopping centre
b. characterised by one of the land use 23 retail warehouse
codes in the adjacent specific criteria
attributable to this category.
27. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
a. used for residential purposes, or has the following land use codes apply:
the potential predominant use by virtue 08 community title scheme with a High-rise unit
of its improvements or activities not used as a principal place of residence.
conducted upon the land of residential
09 group title multi dwelling with a High-rise unit
purposes; and
not used as a principal place of residence.
b. characterised by one of the land use
codes in the adjacent specific criteria
attributable to this category.
28. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
the following land use codes apply:
a. used for residential purposes, or has
the potential predominant use by virtue 08 community title scheme with a High-rise unit
of its improvements or activities used as a principal place of residence.
conducted upon the land of residential 09 group title multi dwelling with a High-rise unit
purposes; and used as a principal place of residence.
b. characterised by one of the land use
codes in the adjacent specific criteria
attributable to this category.
29. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
the following land use codes apply:
a. used for residential purposes, or has
the potential predominant use by virtue 08 community title scheme
of its improvements or activities With a Low-rise unit not used as a principal
conducted upon the land of residential place of residence.
purposes; and 09 group title multi dwelling with a Low-rise unit
b. characterised by one of the land use not used as a principal place of residence.
codes in the adjacent specific criteria
attributable to this category.
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Table 1 - Differential General Rates
Category General Criteria Specific Criteria
30. This criterion will apply where the land is: Subject to meeting the General Criteria, land to which
the following land use codes apply:
a. used for residential purposes, or has
the potential predominant use by virtue 08 community title scheme with a Low-rise unit
of its improvements or activities used as a principal place of residence.
conducted upon the land of residential 09 group title multi dwelling with a Low-rise unit
purposes; and used as a principal place of residence.
b. characterised by one of the land use
codes in the adjacent specific criteria
attributable to this category.
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Table 2 - Schedule of Rates
General Rate Minimum
Category cents in $ General Rate
(annual) (annual)
1 Rural & Agricultural 0.5213 $1,027
2 Commercial & Industrial - $0 to $175,000 RV 0.7372 $1,027
3 Commercial & Industrial $175,001 to $400,000 RV 0.6997 $1,290
4 Commercial & Industrial over $400,000 RV 0.6963 $2,799
5 Extractive Industries 0.6859 $1,419
6 Residential/Other - $0 to $280,000 RV 0.4299 $1,027
7 Residential/Other - $280,001 to $450,000 RV 0.4096 $1,204
8 Residential/Other - $450,001 to $550,000 RV 0.4089 $1,843
9 Residential/Other - $550,001 to $700,000 RV 0.4035 $2,249
10 Residential/Other - $700,001 to $800,000 RV 0.3820 $2,825
11 Residential/Other - $800,001 to $920,000 RV 0.3700 $3,056
12 Residential/Other - $920,001 to $1,100,000 RV 0.3611 $3,404
13 Residential/Other - $1,100,001 to $1,400,000 RV 0.3242 $3,972
14 Residential/Other - $1,400,001 to $2,500,000 RV 0.3233 $4,539
15 Residential/Other over $2,500,000 RV 0.3018 $8,083
Residential - not principal place of residence
16 0.5060 $1,233
$0 to $420,000 RV
Residential - not principal place of residence
17 0.5025 $2,125
$420,001 to $500,000 RV
Residential - not principal place of residence
18 0.4975 $2,513
$500,001 to $750,000 RV
Residential - not principal place of residence
19 0.4948 $3,731
over $750,000 RV
Vacant Land with a rateable value over $1,000,000
20 0.8626 $7,904
and total area greater than 1500 square meters.
Stock Grazing Permits, Pump Stations and small lots
21 0.5464 $152
less than 20 square metres
Land which is subject to Chapter 2, Part 2, Division No
22 0.2579
5, Subdivision 3 of the Land Valuation Act 2010 minimum
23 Retirement Villages & Nursing Homes 0.6950 $1,027
24 Shopping Centres- $3 million to $10 million RV 0.9661 $34,407
25 Shopping Centres – over $10 million RV 1.3254 $106,056
27 High-rise Units – not principal place of residence 1.0079 $1,900
28 High-rise Units – principal place of residence 0.9392 $1,583
29 Low-rise Units – not principal place of residence 0.7403 $1,233
30 Low-rise Units – principal place of residence 0.6501 $1,027
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4 SPECIAL RATES AND CHARGES
4.1 Tourism Levy
4.1.1 Basis Of Rate
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1)(b)(i) of the Local Government Act
2009. The Tourism Levy Overall Plan is included as Appendix 1.
4.1.2 Rates to Apply
Cents per dollar of
Minimum
Description of Land Rateable Value
(annual)
(annual)
A. Transitory Accommodation - Urban 0.2272 $60.00
B. Transitory Accommodation - Rural 0.1704 $60.00
C. Commercial and Industrial - Urban 0.1136 $60.00
D. Commercial and Industrial - Rural 0.0852 $60.00
E. Iconic Tourism 0.2272 $60.00
The rates so made shall be applied to all rateable properties in the shire which have been
categorised as Transitory Accommodation – Urban, Transitory Accommodation - Rural,
Commercial and Industrial - Urban, Commercial and Industrial - Rural, and Iconic Tourism.
Categorisation of land as rural or urban is as shown on the map contained in Appendix 1. No
minimum shall apply to strata titled mini storage units.
4.1.3 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above has benefited, or will benefit, either
directly or indirectly, from promotion of the tourism industry strategies carried out by Council or
approved external agencies, at differential levels reflecting the degree to which the land or occupier
is considered to derive benefit.
4.1.4 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT be applied to this rate.
4.1.5 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this rate.
4.2 Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy
4.2.1 Basis of Rate
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1)(b)(i) of the Local Government Act
2009. The Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Overall Plan is included as Appendix 2.
4.2.2 Rate to Apply
The applicable annual rate for the financial year ended 30 June 2014 shall be 0.0147 cents in the $
of rateable valuation for all rateable properties within the benefited area delineated on the map in
Appendix 4, including lots created pursuant to the Body Corporate and Community Management
Act 1997, Mixed Use Development Act 1993 or similar strata title legislation, with a minimum of
$60.00 per annum as adopted in the 2013/14 budget
4.2.3 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above has benefited or will benefit through a
long-term program for the maintenance of the lock and weir servicing the Noosa Waters Estate.
4.2.4 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT be applied to this rate.
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4.2.5 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this rate.
4.3 Noosa Main Beach Precinct Streetscape Levy
4.3.1 Basis of Rate
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1)(b)(i) of the Local Government Act
2009. The Noosa Main Beach Precinct Streetscape Overall Plan is included as Appendix 3.
4.3.2 Rates to Apply
The applicable annual rates for the financial year ended 30 June 2014 shall be 0.3522 cents in the
$ of rateable valuation for all rateable properties within the benefited area delineated on map 3A,
and 0.1129 cents in the $ of rateable valuations for all rateable properties within the benefited
areas delineated on maps 3B, 3C & 3D. (Maps 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D are included in the Noosa Main
Beach Precinct Streetscape Overall Plan).
4.3.3 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land delineated on map 3A, and all rateable land delineated on
maps 3B, 3C & 3D that is deemed to gain benefit from tourist visitation (i.e. occupiers of properties
used for commercial and industrial purposes, and short-term rental accommodation), has benefited
or will benefit by street scaping of the Main Beach precinct, at differing levels reflecting the degree
to which the land or occupier is considered to derive benefit.
4.3.4 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT be applied to this rate.
4.3.5 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this rate.
4.4 Rural Fire Charge
4.4.1 Basis of Charge
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1)(b)(i) of the Local Government Act
2009. The Rural Fire Charge is levied for the purpose of assisting the Rural Fire Boards in the
areas where the charge is applied with the operations, maintenance and provision of buildings,
land and/or equipment for those Rural Fire Boards. The Rural Fire Charge Overall Plan is included
as Appendix.4.
4.4.2 Charge to Apply
The land to which this charge is to be applied is identified by the Gazetted Rural Fire Board area
maps for each particular Rural Fire Board area. All such lands are deemed to benefit from this
charge as a result of the Rural Fire Board operating in the area. Properties which fall within the
boundaries of two Rural Fire Boards will only be levied a charge for one Rural Fire Board. Such
charges shall apply to all rateable properties within the Rural Fire Board areas which are listed in
the Table of Charges of this policy except for the exclusions as listed below.
4.4.3 Exclusions
That land which is owned or otherwise under the control of the Council but not leased; OR that
land which is specifically excluded from the provision of such a service by Council.
4.4.4 Basis of Charge Calculation
The charge shall be a set charge per rateable property within the Rural Fire Board area.
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Rural Fire Charge
Rural Fire Board Area Annual Charge
Black Mountain $25.00
Boreen Point $25.00
Cooroibah $25.00
Doonan $25.00
Federal $25.00
Kin Kin $25.00
Noosa North Shore $25.00
Ridgewood $25.00
Teewah $25.00
Tinbeerwah $25.00
4.4.5 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in Section 2.4 shall NOT be applied to this charge.
4.4.6 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this charge.
4.5 Hastings Street Community Safety Program Charge
4.5.1 Basis of Charge
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1)(b)(i) of the Local Government Act
2009 The Hastings Street Community Safety Overall Plan is included as Appendix 5.
4.5.2 Charges to Apply
The applicable annual charges for the financial year ended 30 June 2014 shall be as follows:
Category A
All lots in a Community Titles Scheme under the provisions of the Body
Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, Mixed Use $129.00
Development Act 1993 or similar strata title legislation and all other
properties with a site area of up to 600 square meters.
Category B
$813.00
All other properties with a site area between 601 and 1000 square metres
Category C
$5,638.00
Seahaven complex (Rate property number 242328)
Category D
$3,780.00
Sheraton Resort (Rate property number 127470)
The charges so made shall be applied to all rateable properties within the area delineated on the
map in Appendix 5 (Included in the Hastings Street Community Safety Overall Plan).
4.5.3 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above has benefited or will benefit by the
provision of community safety within the Hastings Street precinct.
4.5.4 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT be applied to this charge.
4.5.5 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this charge.
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4.6 Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Charge
4.6.1 Basis of Charge
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1)(b)(i) of the Local Government Act
2009. The Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Overall Plan is included as Appendix 6.
4.6.2 Charges to Apply
The applicable annual charges for the financial year ended 30 June 2014 shall be as follows:
Area A $1,399.00
Area B $1,996.00
The charges so made shall be applied to all rateable properties within the areas delineated on the
map in Appendix 6 (Included in the Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Overall Plan).
4.6.3 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above has benefited from the provision of power
to the area. Council has made financial contribution to facilitate this project, funded by loan, and
the special charge will repay interest and redemption on this loan over a twenty year period,
commencing from the 2004/05 financial year.
4.6.4 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT be applied to this charge.
4.6.5 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this charge.
4.7 Noosa Junction Levy
4.7.1 Basis of Charge
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1)(b)(i) of the Local Government Act
2009. The Noosa Junction Overall Plan is included as Appendix 7.
4.7.2 Charge to Apply
The applicable annual rate for the financial year ended 30 June 2014 shall be 0.2300 cents in the
dollar of rateable valuation for all rateable properties within the benefited area delineated on the
map in Appendix 7, including lots created pursuant to the Body Corporate and Community
Management Act 1997, Mixed Use Development Act 1993 or similar strata title legislation.
4.7.3 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above has benefited or will benefit through the
implementation of select recommendations of the Noosa Junction Commercial & Economic
Planning Strategy, in consultation with the Noosa Junction Traders Association.
4.7.4 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT be applied to this rate.
4.7.5 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this rate.
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5 UTILITY CHARGES
5.1 Waste Management Charge
5.1.1 Basis of Charge
Utility Charges - Cleansing – Waste Removal charges are to be levied pursuant to Section
94(1)(b)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009 for the purpose of defraying the costs of operating,
maintaining and managing the disposal of waste in respect of all lands and premises.
5.1.2 Charge to Apply
Charges shall apply to all lands and/ or premises within the Council areas where waste services
are, or can be made available. Services shall be provided in all cases sufficient to cater for the
quantity and types of wastes generated at each premises.
Council will levy the charges on properties presently serviced or in the defined service area and on
new properties as Council extends the defined service area.
5.1.3 Inclusions
For the shire Council has determined, on application, to make available a 240 litre recycling bin,
collected fortnightly at no charge, for each 80, 140 or 240 litre Waste Bin at the premises.
Council may, at its discretion, provide a bulk bin recycling service of equivalent capacity to the
entitled recycling wheelie bin capacity.
For the shire Council has determined, on application, for each bulk waste service provided to the
premises, Council will make available a recycling service of the same or similar capacity to the bulk
waste bin service at no additional charge. Council may, at its discretion, provide this recycling
service at no additional charge either weekly or fortnightly.
Where additional bulk recycling services are requested above the ‘no charge entitlement’ the
additional bulk recycling service will incur a charge in accordance with section 5.1.7 of this revenue
statement.
Bulk waste services greater than 3 cubic metres shall be entitled to a recycling service equivalent
to 3 cubic metres of recycling capacity at no additional charge.
A maximum load limit of 2,500 kilograms applies to all bulk waste and bulk recycling container
services.
An annual charge of $150.00 applies to weekly servicing of green waste bins - 240 litre, however
the service is currently only offered on a fortnightly basis therefore 50% of this cost is incurred.
5.1.4 Exclusions
That land which is owned or otherwise under the control of the Council but not leased; OR that
land which is specifically excluded from the provision of such a service by Council.
Service cancellations are not permitted for premises that are intermittently occupied such as
holiday homes, or temporarily vacant premises awaiting sale or rental occupancy. Such premises,
which are intermittently occupied for a portion of the year, are required to pay the full annual
charge.
5.1.5 Minimum / Additional Charges
All charges are for a minimum weekly service with the exception of:
Optional green waste bins, which is provided fortnightly
240 litre recycling bins provided for no charge are serviced fortnightly.
A minimum charge equivalent to $176.00 per annum shall apply to all properties receiving a waste
service. Minimum charges do not apply to green waste bin services. For example, where a bulk
waste service is used in Strata / Group Titled units instead of individual waste bins, a minimum
charge per unit equivalent to $176.00 per annum shall be applied.
There shall be a one off charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each bin where there is a change in
Waste bin size to or from a 140 litre or 240 litre Waste bin to or from a 140 litre or 240 litre waste
bin to meet the costs associated with the change.
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5.1.6 Adjustment of Waste Management Charges
Where the number of bins or frequency of service is altered at any time during the financial year a
supplementary rates notices may be issued.
Service cancellations are permitted in the following circumstances:
Following demolition of premises – pro-rata adjustments allowed; or
Premises that will be vacant for a full year and will not be intermittently occupied, or offered for
sale or rent. Cancellation must be made in the form required by Council (Note: If services are
cancelled and occupancy subsequently occurs during the financial year, the full annual charge
shall apply.)
Service cancellations for the optional green waste recycling service may be requested at any time;
however a pro rata refund will not be made (No refund applies for service cancelled when paying a
rate notice).
It is the owner’s responsibility to check that all waste management charges are correct at the time
of the issue of the Rate Notice. Adjustments to waste management charges levied in prior
financial years will only be done in exceptional circumstances.
5.1.7 Calculation of Charge
All charges shall be in accordance with the charge table details as listed below.
Permanent Service
Once Weekly Service
Annual Charge
(except otherwise stated)
2013/14
Waste Bin -140 litre + Recycling Bin - 240 litre (fortnightly) $199.00
Waste Bin - 240 litre + Recycling Bin - 240 litre (fortnightly) $246.00
Green Waste Bin - 240 litre (fortnightly, 50% of annual charge applies) $150.00
Additional Recycling Bin – 240 litre (fortnightly)
No charge
Must be authorised by Waste and Resource Management
Bulk Waste Bin - 1100 litre low noise $1,842.00
Bulk Waste Bin – 1 cubic metre $1,522.00
Bulk Waste Bin - 1.5 cubic metre $2,283.00
Bulk Waste Bin - 2 cubic metre $3,044.00
Bulk Waste Bin - 3 cubic metre $4,566.00
Compactor Bulk Waste Bin - 3 cubic metre $8,235.00
Compactor Bulk Waste Bin - 17 cubic metre $37,700.00
Compactor Bulk Waste Bin - 19 cubic metre $42,300.00
Compactor Bulk Waste Bin - 23/30 cubic metre $48,550.00
Additional Bulk Recycling Bin - 1100 litre $1,358.00
5.1.8 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT be applied to these charges.
5.1.9 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to these charges.
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5.2 Holding Tank Charge
5.2.1 Basis of Charge
Utility Charges - Cleansing - Holding Tank Pump Out Charges are to be levied pursuant to Section
94(1)(b)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009 for the purpose of defraying the costs of providing
the service.
5.2.2 Charge to Apply
Charges shall apply to all lands and/or premises within the shire where waste services are, or can
be made available. Services shall be provided in all cases sufficient to cater for the quantity and
types of wastes generated at each premises. Such charges shall apply to all lands and/or premises
which are required under the Health Act and Regulations and Sewerage and Water Supply Act to
receive a holding tank pump-out.
Holding tank pump out charges are based on a maximum litreage of 5,000 litres per service.
Quantities in excess of 5,000 litres are charged at a per litre rate in accordance with Council’s Fees
and Charges.
5.2.3 Calculation of Charge
All charges shall be in accordance with the charge table details as listed below.
Permanent Service
Holding Tank Services
Annual Charge 2013/14
Weekly $5,288.00
Fortnightly $2,644.00
4 Weekly $1,322.00
5.2.4 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT be applied to these charges.
5.2.5 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to these charges.
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6 SEPARATE CHARGES
6.1 Environment Levy
6.1.1 Basis of Charge
Separate charges may be levied under Section 94(1)(b)(iii) of the Local Government Act 2009. The
Environment Levy, a separate charge, shall be made and levied for the 2013/14 financial year on
all rateable land in the Noosa shire to fund the costs of a range of strategic environmental
management initiatives including:
The acquisition, protection and management of environmentally significant land;
Major environmental projects that assist in the protection and management of our biodiversity,
waterways and foreshores; and
Support and engagement for the community that is involved in the protection and
enhancement of the Noosa environment.
All expenditure of money raised by this levy will be in accordance with Council’s Environment Levy
Policy.
6.1.2 Charge to Apply
The applicable annual charge for the financial year ended 30th June 2014 shall be $60.00. The
charge shall apply to all rateable land within the Noosa shire.
6.1.3 Exclusions
That land which is owned or otherwise under the control of the Council but not leased; OR that
land which is specifically excluded from the provision of such a service by Council.
6.1.4 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the benefit to any particular rateable land from the range of strategic
environmental management initiatives listed in 6.1.1 cannot be distinguished from the benefit to
any other particular rateable land. Accordingly a separate charge of $60.00 per annum is to be
levied equally on all rateable land in the shire.
All rateable land in the shire will benefit from the range of strategic environmental management
initiatives listed in 6.1.1 that are funded by the charge.
6.1.5 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT apply to this charge.
6.1.6 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this charge.
6.2 Public Transport Levy
6.2.1 Basis of Charge
Separate charges may be levied under Section 94(1)(b)(iii) of the Local Government Act 2009. The
Public Transport Levy, a separate charge, shall be made and levied for the 2013/14 financial year
on all rateable land in the Noosa Shire Council local government area to fund public transport in
the shire in accordance with Council’s Public Transport Levy Policy, and to meet the costs of a
range of services and initiatives including but not limited to:
Entering into partnerships with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to bring forward
service improvements, trial possible services or provide services in areas not planned to be
covered by funding;
Entering into partnerships with the Department of Transport and Main Roads for public
transport services;
Provision of flexible public transport services to meet community needs;
Supporting public transport services through improvements to kerbside infrastructure and
public transport infrastructure;
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Investing in works that have a genuine multi modal outcome, with significant benefit/s to public
transport capability, including bus and transit priority measures on Council roads and green
links to provide penetration through developed areas;
Strategies and actions to support public transport for specific events;
Advancing investigations to bring forward beneficial public transport outcomes in the Noosa
shire;
Take advantage of other public transport benefited activities by supporting issues such as roll
out of real time information, education materials, etc.;
Generally, investments in operational or capital projects and programs to improve public
transport use in the Noosa shire.
6.2.2 Charge to Apply
The applicable annual charge for the financial year ended 30th June 2014 shall be $20.00 per
rateable property. The charge shall apply to all rateable land within the Noosa Shire Council
6.2.3 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the benefit to any particular rateable land from the funding of public
transport services and initiatives, in accordance with Council’s Public Transport Levy Policy cannot
be distinguished from the benefit to any other particular rateable land. Accordingly a separate
charge of $20.00 per annum is to be levied equally on all rateable land in the shire.
All rateable land in the shire will benefit from the range of services and initiatives that are funded by
the charge.
6.2.4 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT apply to this charge.
6.2.5 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this charge.
6.3 Heritage Levy
6.3.1 Basis of Charge
Separate charges may be levied under Section 94(1) (b) (iii) of the Local Government Act 2009.
The Heritage Levy, a separate charge, shall be made and levied for the 2013/14 financial year on
all rateable land in the Noosa shire to fund a cultural heritage program for the management,
protection and improvement of the heritage of the shire. Revenue from the levy will be expended
on a range of emerging priorities and key projects, as decided by Council with advice from relevant
stakeholders, as described below:
Capital Works Programs: Includes heritage infrastructure building works, major
conservation/preservation projects on Council-owned heritage properties/places/objects;
Major Projects and Initiatives: Includes major projects, place management plans, Aboriginal
cultural heritage initiatives, interpretive studies, cultural tourism, and interpretive exhibitions;
Partnerships and Incentives: Includes Community Partnerships Funding Program, community
heritage sector development, Sunshine Coast Heritage Reference Group (SCHRG) Heritage
Advisory Service (HAS);
Cultural Heritage Levy Management: Resourcing costs associated directly with the
administration of the Cultural Heritage Levy.
6.3.2 Charge to Apply
The applicable annual charge for the financial year ended 30th June 2014 shall be $5.00. The
charge shall apply to all rateable land within the Noosa Shire Council.
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6.3.3 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the benefit to any particular rateable land from the establishment of a
heritage program for the management, protection and improvement of the shire’s heritage, which
includes initiatives listed in 6.3.1, cannot be distinguished from the benefit to any other particular
rateable land. Accordingly a separate charge of $5.00 per annum is to be levied equally on all
rateable land in the shire.
All rateable land in the shire will benefit from the implementation of Council’s heritage program and
from the implementation of the initiatives listed in 6.3.1 that are funded by the charge.
6.3.4 Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown
in section 2.4 shall NOT apply to this charge.
6.3.5 Notices
Section 2.1 of this revenue statement sets out the Council billing frequency and method that will be
applied to this charge.
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APPENDIX 1 - OVERALL PLAN
Tourism Levy
1. Special Rate for Tourism Promotion in the Noosa Shire
As tourism is a key economic driver for the Noosa shire, Noosa Shire Council, together with
representatives of tourism, business and community organisations have been collaborating to
reform the tourism industry to ensure its long term sustainability. These reforms are designed to
give the industry stronger influence and Council’s role will be confined to one of banker, collecting
funds but allowing the industry to determine how the money should be invested to best develop the
industry in the shire.
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Rate Applies
Noosa Shire Council has agreed to fund the promotion of tourism and related activities through the
levying of a special rate for the second half of the 2013/14 financial year upon all rateable land
within the shire which has been categorised as Transitory Accommodation – Urban, Transitory
Accommodation - Rural, Commercial and Industrial - Urban, Commercial and Industrial - Rural, and
Iconic Tourism which will, in Council’s opinion, receive a benefit from tourism, either directly or
indirectly, and as either a primary beneficiary or a beneficiary of lesser order. However, in
accordance with Section 94(10) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 Council has imposed a
minimum amount for each category of the special rate. No Minimum will apply to strata titled mini
storage units.
Rate cents
Minimum
Category Description per $/RV
(annual)
(annual)
A Transitory Accommodation - Urban 0.2272 $60.00
B Transitory Accommodation - Rural 0.1704 $60.00
C Commercial and Industrial - Urban 0.1136 $60.00
D Commercial and Industrial - Rural 0.0852 $60.00
E Iconic Tourism 0.2272 $60.00
Iconic Tourism includes those parcels of rateable land that are used wholly or partly for Sheraton
Noosa and any new development completed during the second half of the 2013/14 financial year
that Noosa Shire Council considers being an iconic tourist attraction.
Transitory accommodation is defined as properties which are offered for short term residential
rental, being rental for a period of less than 28 days, at any time during the 2013/14 financial year.
The properties to be included in the urban areas for the purpose of determining both transitory
accommodation and commercial and industrial categories is shown on the attached map. All
properties not falling within the urban area as shown will be designated as rural.
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3. The Service to be Provided
Council has formed the opinion that businesses and accommodation properties offered for short
term rental in the shire will gain benefit from increased visitation resulting from tourism promotion
activities funded by Council and carried out by approved agencies, and that benefits will accrue
both directly from expenditures by tourists and tourism service businesses, and indirectly through
incomes generated by the community from employment in the tourism industry.
4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
It is anticipated that the special rate will raise a total of approximately $1,277,000 in the second half
of the 2013/14 financial year.
A prerequisite of a funding deed between Council and Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL), the
Sunshine Coast's regional tourism body, requires SCDL to submit an annual business plan
(2013/14) seeking funding support to Council for consideration. Council will also receive funding
requests for major events from external groups or boards, as well as allocating funds to key
Council priorities.
Levy funds will be allocated by Council throughout the 2013/14 financial year and any unexpended
funds remaining at the end of the year may be transferred to a subsequent similar plan, if any.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The Overall Plan provides for the costs associated with contributing towards the operation of the
tourism service for the 2013/14 financial year.
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APPENDIX 2 - OVERALL PLAN
Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy
1. Special Rate for the Maintenance of the Noosa Waters Lock and Weir
From July 2000, maintenance and operation of the Noosa Waters canal system became the
responsibility of the Noosa Shire Council. With the assistance of consulting engineers, Council has
undertaken long term projections in relation to operating and maintaining the lock and weir system
at an appropriate level of service and has developed a financial plan to fund this program.
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Charge Applies
Council has formed the opinion that waterfront allotments in the Noosa Waters estate, as
delineated in the map below, will gain special benefit from this program and has resolved to levy a
special rate to recover the cost.
3. The Service to be Provided
Noosa Shire Council will operate and maintain the Lock and Weir system at Noosa Waters during
the second half of the 2013/14 financial year, as part of an ongoing program to provide the
appropriate level of service.
4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
The levy will raise approximately $27,600 in the second half of the 2013/14 financial year. A special
annual rate of point zero one four seven (0.0147) cents per dollar rateable valuation will be levied
on each property within the benefited area, including strata titled units. However, in accordance
with Section 94 (10) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 Council has imposed a minimum
amount of the special rate. For the 2013/14 financial year the minimum is set at $60.00 per
property per annum.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The Overall Plan provides for the costs associated with the maintenance of the Noosa Waters Lock
and Weir for the 2013/14 financial year.
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APPENDIX 3 - OVERALL PLAN
Noosa Main Beach Precinct Streetscape Levy
1. Special Rate for the Noosa Main Beach Precinct Streetscape Levy
In response to requests from the Hastings Street Association Inc, the former Noosa Shire Council
agreed to include in its works program for 2006/07 and 2007/08 streetscaping of the Main Beach
precinct, following a streetscape design project undertaken in 2004/05 and 2005/06 for the Main
Beach Precinct. The work commenced in the 2007 calendar year and was completed in 2008.
The costs of the streetscaping totaled approximately $10.2 million. Of this, $1 million was met by
Council with the remainder funded by loan borrowings. The repayments for that loan will be funded
as follows:
- 70% by way of a special rate levied on benefited properties within the Hastings Street
precinct (as delineated on map 5A)
- 30% by way of a special rate levied on benefited properties in the surrounding areas (as
delineated on map 5B, 5C & 5D)
for a period of eight years commencing in 2006/07.
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Charge Applies
Noosa Shire Council has formed the opinion that all properties within the Hastings Street precinct
as delineated on map 5A, will be specially benefited by streetscaping of the Main Beach precinct,
and properties in the surrounding areas as delineated on maps 5B, 5C and 5D that gain benefit
from tourist visitation (i.e. occupiers of properties used for commercial and industrial purposes, and
transitory accommodation) will also be specially benefited by streetscaping of the Main Beach
precinct as this precinct is a primary asset of the tourism industry in Noosa, and has resolved to
levy a special rate to cover the overall costs relating to the streetscaping. For the purposes of this
special levy the definition of transitory accommodation is the same as that used for the tourism
promotion levy in Appendix 3.
Map 5A
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3. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
It is estimated that the special rate will raise a total of $616,000 in the second half of the 2013/14
financial year. These funds will be expended on repayment of loan interest and redemption and
towards ongoing streetscaping improvements.
For the 2013/14 financial year, Council will levy an annual special rate of point three five two two
(0.3522) cents in the dollar on the rateable value of each parcel of land (including strata titled units)
within the benefited area delineated on map 5A and an annual special rate of point one one two
nine (0.1129) cents in the dollar on the rateable value of each parcel of the land (including strata
titled units) that gains benefit from tourist visitation within the benefited areas delineated on map
5B, 5C and 5D for the purpose of defraying costs of streetscaping of the Main Beach precinct.
4. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The Overall Plan provides for the repayment of the loan associated with Noosa Main Beach
Precinct Streetscape project for the 2013/14 financial year.
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Appendix 4
APPENDIX 4 - OVERALL PLAN
Rural Fire Charge
1. Special Charge for Assistance to Noosa and Surrounds Rural Fire Brigades
Noosa Shire Council recognises that it is beyond the fundraising ability of the volunteers that staff
the rural fire brigades within Noosa shire to raise the funds to meet their operational costs and to
acquire and maintain the necessary equipment to conduct their activities. Therefore, to provide
financial assistance to Noosa Rural Fire Brigade Group and its constituent Rural Fire Brigades,
Council has resolved to make and levy a special charge for the second half of the 2013/14 financial
year upon all rateable land within Noosa shire which will, in the Council’s opinion, specially benefit
from the services provided by the Rural Fire Brigades listed below.
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Charges Applies
The special charge for the Rural Fire Charge applies to all rateable land within the Noosa shire that
falls within the Gazetted Rural Fire Brigade area maps for the Rural Fire Brigades listed below.
Rural Fire Board Area Annual Charge
Black Mountain $25.00
Boreen Point $25.00
Cooroibah $25.00
Doonan $25.00
Federal $25.00
Kin Kin $25.00
Noosa North Shore $25.00
Ridgewood $25.00
Teewah $25.00
Tinbeerwah $25.00
3. The Service to be Provided
The funds raised by the special charge will assist the Brigades within the Noosa shire by providing
funding for the purchase of equipment and operational costs and training initiatives required by the
Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. This will enable the Brigades to direct more time toward:
(a) prevention of rural fires;
(b) education of residents; and
(c) training of volunteers.
4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
The special charge will raise a total of approximately $76,700 in the second half of the 2013/14
financial year. Council will distribute these funds to the Noosa Rural Fire Brigade Group in
accordance with the following procedures:
4.1 The Noosa Rural Fire Brigade Group is to determine the proposed distribution calculation of
levy funds in consultation with the Sunshine Coast Rural Fire Brigade Finance Committee;
4.2 Following the January rate run the rural fire levy funds collected by the Council shall be
available for payment to the Rural Fire Brigade Group; and
4.3 To obtain the full amount of the moneys levied by the Noosa Shire Council by way of the
special charge each Rural Fire Brigade must submit to Council and the Noosa Rural Fire
Brigade Group the following:
(a) audited statements of expenditure and receipts from the Rural Fire Brigade for the
2012/13 financial year’s operations;
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(b) estimates (budget) of the 2013/14 financial year’s operations for the Rural Fire
Brigade, being part of a three year rolling plan;
(c) details of the composition of the Brigade;
(d) minutes of the annual meeting of the Rural Fire Brigade; and
(e) details of outstanding equipment requisitioned from the State Government and the
anticipated time frame (if applicable).
When Council is satisfied that the documentation submitted meets the requirements set out at
section 4.3 of this plan Council will forward all of the funds raised by the special charge to the
Noosa Rural Fire Brigade Group.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
This Overall Plan provides for the costs associated with contributing towards the purchase of
equipment, for operational costs and training initiatives by the Rural Fire Brigades and the Noosa
Rural Fire Brigade Group for the 2013/14 financial year.
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Appendix 5
APPENDIX 5 - OVERALL PLAN
Hastings Street Community Safety Program Charge
1. Special Charge for Hastings Street Security Patrols
In response to requests from the Hastings Street Association Inc, Noosa Shire Council has agreed
to fund a community safety program, including security patrols and maintenance of the recently
installed public area CCTV system, in the Hastings Street precinct.
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Charge Applies
Council has formed the opinion that each parcel of land, including strata titled units in the Hastings
Street precinct will derive special benefit from this activity and has resolved to levy a special charge
to recover the cost.
Properties subject to the special charge fall within the area delineated on the map below.
The special charge will be levied on all properties within the defined benefited area, at differential
levels according to the degree of benefit to which the occupier of the land is deemed to derive. The
charge will be levied on the following basis:
Description of Property Annual Charge
Category A
All lots in a Community Titles Scheme under the provisions of the Body
Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, Mixed Use $129.00
Development Act 1993 or similar strata title legislation and all other
properties with a site area of up to 600 square meters.
Category B
All other properties with a site area between 601 and 1000 square $813.00
metres
Category C
$5,638.00
Seahaven complex (Rate property number 242328)
Category D
$3,780.00
Sheraton Resort (Rate property number 127470)
3. The Service to be Provided
Noosa Shire Council funds a community safety program in the Hastings Street precinct.
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4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
It is anticipated that the levy will raise approximately $59,000 in the second half of the 2013/14
financial year. These funds will be transferred to the Hastings Street Association Inc. at quarterly
intervals, with $10,000 held by Council to cover the maintenance on the public area CCTV system.
The cost of the installation of the public CCTV system is Hastings Street was funded as part of
Councils Capital Works program. The Association will administer an on-going program of security
patrols and will provide a monthly report to Council detailing incidents of note and a quarterly
statement of funds expended.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The Overall Plan provides for the costs associated with the community safety program in the
Hastings Street precinct for the 2013/14 financial year.
Any unexpended funds held by Council at the end of the 2013/14 financial year may be transferred
to a similar plan in the subsequent year.
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APPENDIX 6 - OVERALL PLAN
LOWER NOOSA NORTH SHORE ELECTRICITY CHARGE
1. Special Charge for Provision of Power to Noosa North Shore
Following representations from residents, Council has agreed to fund by loan the design and
construction costs to provide power to specified properties in Area A and B the Lower Noosa North
Shore.
The total cost of design and construction for Area A (the lots around Wygani Drive) was $390,785
excluding GST and the construction work was completed in the 2005/06 financial year.
The total cost of design and construction for Area B (the lots between Peppertree Track and Frying
Pan Track) was $371,743 excluding GST, and the construction work was completed in the 2006/07
financial year.
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Charge Applies
A special charge will be levied on each surveyed lot delineated on the map below to repay interest
and redemption on the loan. The loan repayments will be spread over a twenty-year period
commencing from the 2004/05 financial year for both areas.
3. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
Council has formed the opinion that properties in Area A will be specially benefited by the provision
of electricity to their properties and has resolved to levy an annual special charge of one thousand
three hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($1,399.00) equally on each surveyed lot. It is estimated that
the special charge for Area A will raise a total of $13,990 in the second half of the 2013/14 financial
year. These funds will be expended entirely on repayment of loan interest and redemption.
Council has formed the opinion that properties as delineated in Area B will be specially benefited
by the provision of power to their properties and has resolved to levy an annual special charge of
one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-six dollars ($1,996.00) equally on each surveyed lot. It is
estimated that the special charge for Area B will raise a total of $11,976 in the second half of the
2013/14 financial year. These funds will be expended entirely on repayment of loan interest and
redemption.
4. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The Overall Plan provides for the repayment of the loan associated with provision of power to
Noosa North Shore for the 2013/14 financial year.
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APPENDIX 7 - OVERALL PLAN
Noosa Junction Levy
1. Special Levy for the Development of a Commercial Strategy for Noosa Junction.
Following requests from the Noosa Junction Traders Association and Noosa Junction Property
Owners Noosa Shire Council agreed to engage consultants to undertake a study and develop a
Commercial Strategy for Noosa Junction in 2007/08. During the 2008/09 financial year the Noosa
Junction Traders Association requested that the Sunshine Coast Regional Council begin to
implement the recommendations of the Noosa Junction Commercial and Economic Planning
Strategy, and a further request has been received from the Noosa Junction Traders Association
that Sunshine Coast Regional Council continue to fund projects and initiatives as set out in the
2013/14 Annual Work Plan, as developed by the Noosa Junction Strategic Commercial and
Economic Working Group. Sunshine Coast Regional Council agreed to this request.
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Rates Applies
Properties subject to the special rate fall within the area delineated on the map below. An annual
special rate of point two three zero zero (0.2300) cents per dollar rateable valuation will be levied
on each property within the benefited area, including strata titled properties.
3. The Service to be Provided
Noosa Shire Council will, in consultation with the Noosa Junction Traders Association, continue to
implement projects and initiative as set out in the 2013/14 Annual Work Plan and endorsed by the
Noosa Junction Special Area Levy Working Group, including recommendations of the Noosa
Junction Commercial and Economic Planning Strategy (NJCEPS).
4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
The levy will raise $45,000 in the second half of the 2013/14 financial year. This amount will be
insufficient to implement all the recommendations of the NJCEPS so the Noosa Junction Traders
Association will seek funding from other sources apart from the Special Levy.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The Overall Plan provides for the costs associated with implementing select recommendations of
the Noosa Junction Commercial and Economic Planning Strategy, and projects and initiatives set
out in the 2013/14 Annual Work Plan.
Any unexpended funds held by Council at the end of the 2013/14 financial year may be transferred
to a similar plan in the subsequent year, if adopted by Council.
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ATTACHMENT 4
General Cost -recovery Fees and Commercial Charges
For Noosa Shire Council 1 January to 30 June 2014
Product Area Function ClassID Generic Fee Charge Location Section Act Short Name GST Price GST Excl Total POA
Desexed dog (including working dog, but excluding a dog up to six
months old). Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $27.00 $27.00
Desexed dog (owned by a pensioner, but excluding a dog up to six
months old). Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $19.50 $19.50
Desexed and microchipped Dog (including working dog, but
excluding a dog up to six months old) Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $12.50 $12.50
Desexed and microchipped Dog (owned by a pensioner) Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $0.00 $0.00
Entire Dog (including working dog, but excluding a dog up to six
months old) Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $121.00 $121.00
Entire Dog (owned by a pensioner, but excluding a dog up to six
months old). Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $102.00 $102.00
Entire dog (owned by a member of Canine Control Council - CCC
or similar State or National organisation) Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $64.00 $64.00
Desexed and microchipped Cat Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $12.50 $12.50
Desexed and micro chipped Cat - Pensioner Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $0.00 $0.00
Desexed Cat Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $27.00 $27.00
Desexed Cat - Pensioner Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $19.50 $19.50
Entire Cat Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $67.00 $67.00
Puppy or Kitten under 6 months Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $0.00 $0.00
Entire Cat - Pensioner Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $41.00 $41.00
Entire cat (owned by a member of Qld Feline Association - QFA or
similar State or National accredited cat association) Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $32.00 $32.00
Guide Dog - Hearing Dog - Companion Dog (No Charge) Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $0.00 $0.00
Regulated Dangerous/Restricted/Menacing dog - Registration Regulations Animals CR Application Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $382.00 $382.00
Restricted dog - Annual Permit - non refundable Regulations Animals CR Permit Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $250.00 $250.00
Owned dog/cat surrendered for euthanasia Regulations Animals CR Hire Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $250.00 $250.00
Impounding of Livestock Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $500.00 $500.00
Impounding of Livestock 3-6 head Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Impounding of Livestock over 6 head Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Sustenance Fee - Livestock Only minimum per day for 1-3 head Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $75.00 $75.00
Sustenance Fee - Livestock Only Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $25.00 $25.00
Sustenance Fee - Companion Animals Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $39.00 $39.00
Advertising - Actual Cost - Price on Application Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% POA
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Product Area Function ClassID Generic Fee Charge Location Section Act Short Name GST Price GST Excl Total POA
Veterinary Care - Livestock/Dogs/ Cats - Actual Cost - Price on
Application Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% POA
Application Fee to keep more than prescribed number of animals Regulations Animals CR Licence Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $171.00 $171.00
Impounded animal release fee - first offence for a registered dog or
cat Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $0.00 $0.00
Impounded animal release fee for unregistered dog or cat; and
registered dog or cat on second impounding Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $220.00 $220.00
Impounded animal release fee - third offence for a registered dog
or cat Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $320.00 $320.00
Impounding of poultry / birds (1 poultry/bird) Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $31.00 $31.00
Impounding of poultry / birds (2-5 poultry/bird) Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $104.00 $104.00
Impounding of poultry / birds (6-10 poultry bird) Regulations Animals CR Impound Fee 97 (2)(d) LGA 0.00% $156.00 $156.00
Racing Greyhound (owned by a member of the Greyhound racing
club) Regulations Animals C Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $64.00 $64.00
Dog or cat registered with another Local Govt and moving to the
Noosa Shire prior to the registration period Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $0.00 $0.00
Regulated Dangerous/Restricted/Menacing dog - Initial
Registration after being declared Regulations Animals CR Registration Fee 97 (2)(a) LGA 0.00% $472.00 $472.00
Adult Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $4.55 $5.00
Concession (Under 16 and Senior) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $3.82 $4.20
Family (on same Medicare card) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $14.36 $15.80
Spectator Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $1.82 $2.00
10 Pass Adult Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $41.82 $46.00
10 Pass Concession (Under 16 and Senior) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $33.41 $36.75
10 Pass Family (on same Medicare card) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $120.18 $132.20
20 Pass Adult Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $78.82 $86.70
20 Pass Concession (Under 16 and Senior) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $63.05 $69.35
20 Pass Family (on same Medicare card) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $227.00 $249.70
Monthly Adult Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $53.86 $59.25
Monthly Concession (Under 16 and Senior) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $43.18 $47.50
Monthly Family (on same Medicare card) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $155.45 $171.00
3 Monthly Adult Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $140.00 $154.00
3 Monthly Concession (Under 16 and Senior) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $111.82 $123.00
3 Monthly Family (on same Medicare card) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $403.18 $443.50
6 Monthly Adult Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $242.27 $266.50
6 Monthly Concession (Under 16 and Senior) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $193.18 $212.50
6 Monthly Family (on same Medicare card) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $695.45 $765.00
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Product Area Function ClassID Generic Fee Charge Location Section Act Short Name GST Price GST Excl Total POA
Annual Adult Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $422.73 $465.00
Annual Concession (Under 16 and Senior) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $338.18 $372.00
Annual Family (on same Medicare card) Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $1,218.18 $1,340.00
School Groups - per child Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $2.64 $2.90
School Carnival - per child Facilities Aquatic Centre C Admission Fees Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $2.64 $2.90
50m Lane Hire - per hour/lane Facilities Aquatic Centre C Hire Fee Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $21.09 $23.20
25m and under Lane Hire - per hour/lane Facilities Aquatic Centre C Hire Fee Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $15.23 $16.75
Pool Hire - 50 Metre - Hire Fee Per Hour Facilities Aquatic Centre C Hire Fee Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% POA
Pool Hire - 25 Metre - Hire Fee Per Hour Facilities Aquatic Centre C Hire Fee Sunshine Beach 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% POA
Ceramic / Porcelain Photo for plaque Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $235.45 $259.00
Plaque - extra lines for lawn plaques (per line) Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $29.09 $32.00
Refurbishment of Plaque / Headstone Facilities Cemeteries C Service Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $409.09 $450.00
Additional Bronze Plaque (381x279) Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $474.55 $522.00
Detachable Plates (Any Size) Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $237.27 $261.00
Pre-purchase ashes garden position Including Plaque Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $936.36 $1,030.00
Plaque - Provision and installation of single / double ornamental
garden plaque (Including interment of ashes) Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $731.82 $805.00
Plaque - Provision and installation of single / double inscription
lawn plaque - up to 7 lines Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $742.73 $817.00
Application Fee for interment on Private Property Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $1,343.64 $1,478.00
External Contractor Headstone Installation Application Fee Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $111.82 $123.00
Plaque - Provision and installation of single / double columbarium
plaque (plaque in wall and interment of ashes) Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $752.73 $828.00
Additional Bronze Plaque (254x154) Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $391.82 $431.00
Interment Fee Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $2,673.64 $2,941.00
Pre-purchase of Burial Positions Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $2,939.09 $3,233.00
Re-opening Fee (including Interment) Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $1,861.82 $2,048.00
Adult grave extra depth for three (if conditions allow) Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $328.18 $361.00
Exhumation (includes all approvals) Facilities Cemeteries C Application Fee Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy 262 (3)(c) LGA 10.00% $5,264.55 $5,791.00
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