2014-01-02 Budget Adoption Report Attachments

Noosa Shire Council Revenue Statement


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.




                                               Noosa Shire Council Budget six months ending 30 June 2014   25