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AGENDA
Special Meeting
Consideration of 2015/16 Operational Plan,
Budget & associated documents
Friday, 12 June 2015
commencing at 9.30am
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Noel Playford (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Tony Wellington, Frank Wilkie
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Section 2
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 12 JUNE 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES -
2 REPORTS TO COUNCIL -
1. OPERATIONAL PLAN - 2015/16 3
2. CONSIDERATION OF 2015/16 BUDGET 6
3. BUDGET POLICIES - 2015/16 8
4. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 11
3 MEETING CLOSURE -
ATTACHMENTS:
Item Folder Ref.
1. Operational Plan Tab 1
2. 2015/16 Budget
2015/16 Financial Statements and Long Term Financial Forecast Tab 2
Rates and Charges Comparison Tab 3
Relevant Measures of Financial Sustainability Tab 4
Capital Works Program Tab 5
3. Policies
Financial Sustainability Policy Tab 6
Revenue Policy Tab 7
Revenue Statement Tab 8
Investment of Council Funds Policy Tab 9
Debt Management Policy Tab 10
4. Organisational Structure Tab 11
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1 OPERATIONAL PLAN – 2015/16
Docum ent info rm ation
Author Chief Executive Officer, Brett de Chastel
Executive Office
Index ECM/ Subject/ 7.09 – 2015-2016 Budget
Attachments (attachment provided at tab 1 of Councillor budget packs)
1. Operational Plan 2015/16
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nil.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Special Meeting dated 12 June
2015 detailing the proposed 2015/16 Operational Plan and request staff to make any required
amendments to the document and present it for adoption at the Special Meeting on 29 June 2015.
REPORT
A Council is required to adopt an Operational Plan each year which sets out it projects and priorities
that support it achieving its long term objectives.
The format and content of the 2014/15 Operational Plan was put together quickly last year following
our re-establishment. As required by the legislation, the Council’s progress in achieving the
outcomes set out in the Operational Plan were also reported to Council on a quarterly basis.
Feedback from Councillors in the last 12 months was that the 2014/15 Operational Plan contained
too much detail and did not focus enough on the significant projects. This meant that the quarterly
reports to Council were too long and did not allow the Council to focus on the significant projects.
The 2014/15 Operational Plan also did not have appropriate integration to the Council’s Corporate
Plan.
The Leadership Team has considered how to address getting the balance between having an
Operational Plan that focuses on significant projects and at the same time, making sure that smaller
projects and “business as usual” activities are properly addressed. The following is proposed for
2015/16:
1 Draft Operational Plan 2015/16 (see Attachment 1)
The Operational Plan has been reformatted to link to the Council’s Corporate Plan. It is now much
more integrated into our Corporate Plan with a better layout and explanation as to its purpose. The
five strategic goals in the Corporate Plan are included and significant projects and issues have been
identified.
The significant projects and issues identified have been sourced from:
New initiatives;
Capital Works Program; and
Current year projects that will not be completed in this financial year.
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A degree of judgement has been used to identify significant projects and issues that should be
included in the Operational Plan that the Council will want to monitor on a quarterly basis as the year
progresses. As a result, there are fewer projects in the 2015/16 Operational Plan than the 2014/15
Operational Plan. Every new initiative, no matter how small, is no longer included – only the
significant ones.
2 Branch Plans
Every branch within the Council will need to have a Branch Plan. This plan sets out “business as
usual” services and activities of each branch as well as minor projects approved through the new
initiative process. A sample format has been developed and includes other issues such as risk
assessments.
To make sure nothing falls through the gaps, the Governance Advisor has reviewed the initiative list
to ensure that every project is either in the Operational Plan or a Branch Plan.
3 Reporting
To ensure accountability, the following reporting mechanisms will apply:
1. Operational Plan – Report to Council by the CEO on a quarterly basis in relation to the progress
of the significant projects and issues identified in the Corporate Plan. These reports will be more
in the style of the most recent Operational Plan report by the CEO.
2. Departmental Reports – Each Department will report to Council on a four monthly basis on
progress including progress with their Branch Plans. These reports will identify what has been
achieved, what is currently being undertaken and what is coming up. These reports will be in a
similar format to the 2014/15 reports provided by the Directors.
3. Performance KPI’s – Reported to Council by the CEO on a quarterly basis together with the
Operational Plan report.
4. Business area reports – Some of our larger or commercially significant services such as Waste,
The J, Noosa Aquatic Centre, Noosa Leisure Centre etc will continue to report to Council on a
rolling four monthly basis on their financial, customer and operational performance.
Previous Council Consideration
The Council adopts the Operational Plan on an annual basis as part of the budget process.
Finance & Risk
Nil.
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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Leadership Team
Governance Advisor
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Community Services X Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
X Executive Office X Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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Section 6
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 12 JUNE 2015
2 CONSIDERATION OF 2015/16 BUDGET
Docum ent info rm ation
Author Manager Financial Services, Wayne Jensen
Corporate Services Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ 7.09 – 2015-2016 Budget
Attachments (all attachments provided in tabs 2 – 5 of Councillor budget packs)
1. 2015/16 Financial Statements incl. Long Term Financial Forecast
2. Rates and Charges Comparison
3. Relevant Measures of Financial Sustainability
4. Capital Works Program
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report presents the proposed 2015/16 Noosa Council budget for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Special Meeting dated 12
June 2015 detailing the proposed 2015/16 budget and request staff to make any required
amendments to the documents and present them for adoption at the Special Meeting on 29 June
2015.
REPORT
Section 107A of the Local Government Act 2009 requires the Mayor to provide a copy of the
proposed budget to Councillors at least 2 weeks before it is to consider adopting the budget. In
accordance with this requirement, the proposed budget is being presented to the Special Meeting
on 12 June 2015 for consideration and adoption at the Special Meeting on 29 June 2015.
The budget documents for consideration by Council include:
2015/16 Financial Statements including Long Term Financial Forecast;
Rates and Charges Comparison;
Relevant Measures of Financial Sustainability; and
Capital Works Program
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance & Risk
Council must consider and adopt an annual budget to ensure service delivery to the community can
continue and legislative requirements are complied with.
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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Specific local associations and ratepayer groups have been consulted where required with respect
to the development of special rates for the 2015/16 financial year.
Internal Consultation
All areas of Council have been involved in the development of the proposed budget and a number
of workshops have been held with Councillors.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Community Services X Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
X Executive Office X Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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Section 8
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 12 JUNE 2015
3 BUDGET POLICIES – 2015/16
Docum ent info rm ation
Author Manager Financial Services, Wayne Jensen
Corporate Services Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ 7.09 – 2015-2016 Budget
Attachments (all attachments provided in tabs 6 – 10 of Councillor budget packs)
1. Financial Sustainability Policy
2. Revenue Policy
3. Revenue Statement
4. Investment of Council Funds Policy
5. Debt Management Policy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Local Government Act 2009 requires Council to adopt a number of policies related to the annual
budget. The Financial Sustainability policy is a new policy proposed for ongoing inclusion in the
budget policy suite. The Revenue and Debt policies must be reviewed annually; and the Investment
of Council Funds policy should be reviewed periodically to ensure it continues to meet Council
requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Special Meeting dated 12
June 2015 detailing the proposed 2015/16 budget policies and request staff to make any required
amendments to the policies and present them for adoption at the Special Meeting on 29 June 2015.
REPORT
The financial policies required under sections 191 and 192 of the Local Government Regulation 2012
provide a framework under which the respective activities are undertaken throughout the year. These
policies include the Revenue Policy, Debt Management Policy and Investment Policy. The Financial
Sustainability policy is not required under legislation although is considered to warrant Council
adoption as a sign of good governance.
1. Financial Sustainability Policy
The Financial Sustainability Policy outlines the financial framework that Council will work within to
ensure that community capital is protected and that Council will meet its financial sustainability
targets into the future.
2. Revenue Policy and Statement
Council is required to prepare and adopt a Revenue Policy and Statement in accordance with the
regulation. The purpose of the Policy and Statement is to set out the principles used by Council for
the levying of rates and charges; granting concessions for rates and charges; the recovery of
overdue rates and charges; and other cost recovery methods (i.e. fees and charges). In addition the
Revenue Statement provides for the amounts of each rate and charge to be levied for the upcoming
financial year.
The Revenue Policy and Statement generally follow the same format as was adopted for the 2014/15
year.
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3. Investment of Council Funds Policy
The Investment Policy 2015/16 was reviewed by the Audit Committee at its meeting held on 25 May
2015. The proposed policy has been modified with a view to simplifying the document and clarifying
the range and scope of available investments.
The most significant changes are to the counterparty thresholds for each risk category, with A2 rated
agencies increased from 10% to 15% (individual limit). It is also noted that Bloomberg have acquired
the UBS Bank Bill index during 2014 and accordingly, references to that industry benchmark within
the policy have been updated.
4. Debt Management Policy
The Debt Management Policy generally follows the same format as was adopted for the 2014/15
year. In accordance with the legislation, Council must adopt a Debt Management Policy for the
financial year that includes an outline of borrowings proposed within the current year plus a forecast
of borrowings over the ensuing 9-year period.
New borrowings proposed in the 2015/16 budget include $1,360,000 towards the cost of sealing Dr
Pages Road. The proposal satisfies the intent of the Debt Management Policy, being a regionally
significant trunk road. The proposed borrowings have no significant impact on the long term financial
position of Council, as evidenced through the sustainability indicators.
Previous Council Consideration
The current policies were all previously adopted by Council at the 26 June 2014 Special Budget
meeting (with the exception of the Financial Sustainability Policy which is new).
Finance & Risk
The Revenue Policy and Statement is the head of power that allows Council to levy rates and
charges on an annual basis.
Council borrowing is effectively guaranteed by the State Government, and as such any borrowing
must be approved by the Minister for Local Government (in accordance with the Statutory Bodies
Financial Arrangements Act 1982).
The Investment of Council Funds Policy encourages diversification and aims at preservation of
capital as a priority over investment returns, thereby minimising risk.
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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Guidelines provided by the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning have been
referenced in the development of the draft policies.
Internal Consultation
Nil.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office X Corporate Services
Community Engagement X Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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Section 11
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 12 JUNE 2015
4 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Docum ent info rm ation
Author Chief Executive Officer, Brett de Chastel
Executive Office
Index ECM/ Subject/ 7.09 – 2015-2016 Budget
Attachments (attachment provided at tab 11 of Councillor budget packs)
1. Draft Organisational Structure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nil.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Special Meeting dated 12 June
2015 detailing the proposed Noosa Council Organisational Structure and request staff to make any
required amendments to the document and present it for adoption at the Special Meeting on 29 June
2015.
REPORT
Although not a statutory requirement, it is good management practice for the Council to re-adopt its
organisational structure each year at the time the Council adopts its Operational Plan and Budget.
This ensures that the Council has an up to date structure which reflects the resources allocated
(budget).
The attached organisational structure identifies Equivalent Full Time staff (EFT) for each Department
and Branch. Once adopted by Council, that cannot be changed without a Council decision.
The proposed organisational structure for adoption by Council is not significantly different from that
adopted by the Council in June 2014. The Executive Manager has been through a detailed analysis
of every position reconciling last year’s adopted structure to the proposed structure for this year.
The key points to note are:
Total EFT last year was 344 and the total EFT this year is proposed as 345;
The draft organisational structure reflects
(i) Council decisions made during the year (eg. electrician); and
(ii) Proposed positions identified through the new initiative process.
There are no redundancies proposed in the structure;
Vacant positions not required but which were in the 2014 adopted structure have been abolished
(i.e. Noosa Biosphere Officer, Noosa Junction Project Officer and a vacant Building Certifier
position). This equates to 3 EFT;
Additional positions equating to 4 EFT have been included (ie Electrician, Administrative Position
in Waste Services, two EFT in Customer Service – one full time and the equivalent of one position
in additional casual salaries);
The Local Laws Branch has be re-named;
Local Laws, Environmental Health and associated administration positions are currently being
examined via a Service Review which is likely to be complete in the next few months. The
structures in these areas may need to change once that Service Review is complete and that will
be reported to Council.
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Previous Council Consideration
The Council last adopted the whole of Council organisational structure at the time it adopted the
2014/15 budget. The Council made two minor changes to the Organisational Structure during the
last 12 months namely, the addition of an Electrician and a minor change to the Parks and Natural
Areas structure.
Finance & Risk
Nil.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Executive Manager
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
X Executive Office X Corporate Services
Community Engagement X Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
Page 12 of 12
Section 13
Operational Plan 2015/16 ee Operational Plan 2015/16
Section 14
Operational Plan
2015-2016
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Contents
Overview 3
Key Strategic Goals 6
1. Working in partnership with our community 7
2. Setting policy and strategy 8
3. Quality service delivery 9
4. Looking after community assets 10
5. A sustainable Council 11
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Section 16
Overview
Our Vision:
Our Mission:
Noosa Council’s 5 year Corporate Plan 2014 - 2019 sets the overarching strategic goals and key priorities for the five year period from 2014 to 2019.
The achievement of our strategic goals and key priorities over the five year period is supported by an annual Operational Plan and annual Branch Plans.
These documents provide the specific detail and direction for significant projects and “business as usual” activities for the relevant financial year.
Annual Budget
Our annual budget provides the financial framework for the organisation to deliver outcomes for our community. In accordance with the Local Government
Act and Regulation, the annual budget sets out the funding parameters for both the significant projects and initiatives contained in the Operational Plan, as
well as our core Council services contained in our Branch Plans. This process ensures every activity undertaken by the organisation is appropriately
funded and carefully planned. Our annual budget also assists Council in achieving its long term financial goals as set out in Council’s Financial
Sustainability Policy.
Operational Plan 2015/16
Our Operational Plan 2015/16 details the significant initiatives that our Council will undertake during the 2015/16 financial year as we progress further
towards the achievement of our strategic goals and key priorites set out in the Corporate Plan 2014 -2019.
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Section 17
Overview (cont’d)
In accordance, with the Local Government Regulation, the annual Operational Plan must state how the local government will:
Progress the implementation of the five year Corporate Plan; and
Manage operational risks.
Compliance with the above legislative requirements will be achieved as follows:
The Operational Plan will clearly identify the linkage between each project and our key strategic goals set out in our Corporate Plan
Major projects will have a detailed project plan, which will include an assessment of operational risks in accordance with Council’s Risk Management
Framework.
The Chief Executive Officer will report to Council on a quarterly basis on the progress towards achieving Council’s Operational Plan.
Annual Branch Plans 2015/16
Whilst the Operational Plan specifies the significant initiatives and projects which Council will undertake over the next 12 months, our ‘business as usual’
activities must also be subject to careful planning and regular review to ensure the organisation continues to deliver and further improve services provided
to our community.
Each of our branches within Council will have a detailed Branch Plan for the 2015/16 financial year. Each Branch Plan will be reviewed on a quarterly
basis by the relevant Branch Manager and Director. Directors will provide a report to Council in November, March and July on their Department’s
progress. The CEO will provide an annual ‘wrap up’ report to Council in July 2016.
Each Branch Plan will contain the following detail:
The relevant Branch’s objectives with linkages to our Corporate Plan strategic goals;
“Business as usual” activities planned for the next 12 months including projects approved in the 2015/16 budget process; and
Key dates, milestones and performance measures for various business activities over the 12 month period.
A comprehensive risk assessment towards achieving annual Branch objectives will be undertaken in accordance with Council’s Risk Management
Framework.
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Section 18
Overview (cont’d)
Corporate Plan 2014 -2019
Sets the long term strategic direction and
priorities for Council
Operational Plan Branch Plans
Sets out Council's significant projects and initiatives Sets out the activities of each Council Branch for the
contained within the budget. These significant projects 2015/16 financial year. These plans include the
are linked to the strategic goals of our Corporate Plan "business as usual" activities for services and projects
provided for our community
Annual Budget 15/16
Provides funding for the Council's
projects and operations as specified in
the Operational Plan and Branch Plans
5
Section 19
Key strategic goals
6
Key strategic goals >Section 20
1) Working in partnership with our community
No. Project Responsibility
1 Planning and design of Rufous Street Project Director Community Services
2 Planning and delivery of the Floating Land Exhibition Gallery Director
3 Community Jury - second topic Community Engagement Manager
4 Undertake studies for development of new Planning Scheme Principal Strategic Planner
5 Trial of electric buses in conjunction with Translink Director Planning & Infrastructure
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Section 21
2) Settting policy and strategy
No. Project Responsibility
1 Development and adoption of Noosa Transport Strategy Infrastructure Planning & Design
Manager
2 Development and adoption of Noosa Local Economic Plan Economic Development Officer
3 Koala Policy - mapping and policy adoption Principal Environment Officer
4 Development and adoption of Social Plan Community Development
Coordinator
5 Development and adoption of Sustainability Principles Executive Manager
6 Development and adoption of Library Strategy Manager Libraries & Galleries
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Section 22
3) Quality service delivery
No. Project Responsibility
1 Development of Pomona Disaster Management Plan Director Planning & Infrastructure
2 Resolving Noosa North Shore land tenure issues Executive Officer
3 Review of options for Council customer service reception area Executive Manager
4 Adoption and implementation of Waste Management Strategy Manager Waste &
Environmental Health
5 Develop tender for next Waste Services Contract Manager Waste &
Environmental Health
6 Undertaking kerbside bulk waste collection service Manager Waste &
Environmental Health
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Section 23
4) Looking after community assets
No. Project Responsibility
1 Refurbishment of Munna Point Bridge Project Manager
2 Replacement of bus shelters to meet disability access standards Designer - Capital Works
3 Construction of Dr Pages Road Infrastructure Planning & Design
Manager
4 Finalisation of high level Asset Management Plans Asset Planning Coordinator
5 Delivery of Capital Works Program on time and on budget Director Planning & Infrastructure
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Section 24
5) A sustainable Council
No. Project Responsibility
1 Development and implementation of Enterprise Risk Management Framework Governance Advisor
2 Finalisation of Business Continuity Plans Governance Advisor
3 Improve Workplace Health & Safety performance Human Resources Manager
4 Undertake annual Service Reviews Executive Manager
5 Optimisation of ICT systems ICT Manager
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Section 25
Budget 2015/16 ee Budget 2015/16
Section 26
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2015/2016
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2015/2016
DRAFT BUDGETSection 27
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result - Total Council Budget Forecast
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Revenue
Recurrent revenue
Net rates, levies and charges 59,878 61,746 63,354 65,164 67,191 69,108 71,255 73,284 75,557 77,705
Fees and charges 4,805 4,926 5,049 5,175 5,304 5,437 5,573 5,712 5,855 6,001
Rental income 1,174 1,203 1,233 1,264 1,296 1,328 1,361 1,395 1,430 1,466
Interest received 4,568 4,482 4,656 4,852 4,888 5,147 5,328 5,536 5,754 5,967
Sales revenue 7,290 7,472 7,659 7,850 8,045 8,246 8,452 8,663 8,879 9,101
Other income 3,613 3,703 3,796 3,891 3,988 4,088 4,190 4,295 4,402 4,512
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 5,393 5,406 5,474 5,542 5,611 5,680 5,749 5,819 5,889 5,959
Total recurrent revenue 86,722 88,939 91,220 93,738 96,324 99,034 101,908 104,704 107,766 110,711
Capital revenue
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 3,678 3,130 4,580 4,035 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Total revenue 90,400 92,069 95,800 97,773 102,824 105,534 108,408 111,204 114,266 117,211
Capital income
Total capital income - - - - - - - - - -
Total income 90,400 92,069 95,800 97,773 102,824 105,534 108,408 111,204 114,266 117,211
Expenses
Recurrent expenses
Employee benefits 27,656 28,445 29,157 29,988 30,738 31,614 32,404 33,328 34,161 35,134
Materials and services 39,008 39,983 40,983 42,007 43,057 44,134 45,237 46,368 47,527 48,716
Finance costs 2,458 2,335 2,157 2,018 1,817 1,595 1,364 1,118 857 578
Depreciation and amortisation 16,630 16,479 16,886 17,328 17,615 18,333 18,964 19,904 21,306 21,929
Other expenses 122 125 128 131 134 138 141 145 148 152
Total recurrent expenses 85,874 87,368 89,310 91,472 93,362 95,814 98,111 100,862 104,000 106,508
Net result 4,526 4,701 6,490 6,301 9,462 9,720 10,297 10,342 10,266 10,703
Operating result
Recurrent revenue 86,722 88,939 91,220 93,738 96,324 99,034 101,908 104,704 107,766 110,711
Recurrent expenses 85,874 87,368 89,310 91,472 93,362 95,814 98,111 100,862 104,000 106,508
Operating result 848 1,571 1,910 2,266 2,962 3,220 3,797 3,842 3,766 4,203
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result - Total Council Budget | Forecast
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 PAY) 2023 PApZ} 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Revenue
Recurrent revenue
Net rates, levies and charges 59,878 61,746 63,354 65,164 67,191 69,108 71,255 73,284 75,557 77,705
Fees and charges 4,805 4,926 5,049 5,175 5,304 5,437 5,573 5,712 5,855 6,001
Rental income 1,174 1,203 1,233 1,264 1,296 1,328 1,361 1,395 1,430 1,466
Interest received 4,568 4,482 4,656 4,852 4,888 5,147 5,328 5,536 5,754 5,967
Sales revenue 7,290 7,472 7,659 7,850 8,045 8,246 8,452 8,663 8,879 9,101
Other income 3,613 3,703 3,796 3,891 3,988 4,088 4,190 4,295 4,402 4,512
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 5,393 5,406 5,474 5,542 5,611 5,680 5,749 5,819 5,889 5,959
Total recurrent revenue 86,722 88,939 91,220 93,738 96,324 99,034 101,908 104,704 107,766 110,711
Capital revenue
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 3,678 3,130 4,580 4,035 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Total revenue 90,400 92,069 95,800 97,773 102,824 105,534 108,408 111,204 114,266 117,211
Capital income
Total capital income - - - - - - - - - -
Total income 90,400 92,069 95,800 97,773 102,824 105,534 108,408 111,204 114,266 117,211
Expenses
Recurrent expenses
Employee benefits 27,656 28,445 29,157 29,988 30,738 31,614 32,404 33,328 34,161 35,134
Materials and services 39,008 39,983 40,983 42,007 43,057 44,134 45,237 46,368 47,527 48,716
Finance costs 2,458 2,335 2,157 2,018 1,817 1,595 1,364 1,118 857 578
Depreciation and amortisation 16,630 16,479 16,886 17,328 17,615 18,333 18,964 19,904 21,306 21,929
Other expenses 122 125 128 131 134 138 141 145 148 152
Total recurrent expenses 85,874 87,368 89,310 91,472 93,362 95,814 98,111 100,862 104,000 106,508
Net result 4,526 4,701 6,490 6,301 9,462 9,720 10,297 10,342 10,266 10,703
Operating result
Recurrent revenue 86,722 88,939 91,220 93,738 96,324 99,034 101,908 104,704 107,766 110,711
Recurrent expenses 85,874 87,368 89,310 91,472 93,362 95,814 98,111 100,862 104,000 106,508
Operating result 848 1,571 1,910 2,266 2,962 3,220 3,797 3,842 3,766 4,203Section 28
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Waste Holiday
Annual Result - Business Activities Management Parks
2016 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income $,000 $,000
Income
Revenue
Recurrent revenue
Net rates, levies and charges 10,899 -
Fees and charges 84 2,887
Sale of Goods and Major Services 2,239 24
(*)
Internal Sales/Recoveries 194 -
Competitive Neutrality Adjustments 82 -
Total revenue 13,498 2,911
Expenses
Recurrent expenses
Employee benefits 630 -
Materials and services 8,228 1,267
Depreciation and amortisation 547 135
Internal Expenditure 1,120 232
Competitive Neutrality Adjustments 600 513
Other expenses 1 2
Total expenses 11,125 2,150
Net result 2,373 761
(*) Internal Sales & Recoveries includes the payment of Community Service Obligations, as follows:
Waste Management ($,000)
Free/subsidised disposal of waste by residents $64
RSPCA holding tank collection $8
Section 29
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result Budget Forecast
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Statement of Financial Position $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 33,827 31,787 30,754 28,150 28,954 30,839 33,738 36,625 39,490 42,786
Trade and other receivables 7,996 8,247 8,453 8,682 8,911 9,177 9,445 9,701 9,957 10,254
Inventories 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103
Other current assets 433 444 455 466 477 489 501 513 525 537
Total current assets 42,359 40,581 39,765 37,401 38,444 40,608 43,787 46,941 50,075 53,680
Non-current assets
Investments 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234
Property, plant & equipment 931,673 958,248 987,578 1,017,908 1,048,344 1,077,643 1,107,182 1,137,085 1,168,098 1,198,528
Other non-current assets 3,480 3,928 3,851 3,324 2,784 2,880 2,590 2,305 1,135 849
Total non-current assets 1,046,387 1,073,411 1,102,664 1,132,467 1,162,363 1,191,758 1,221,007 1,250,625 1,280,467 1,310,612
Total assets 1,088,746 1,113,991 1,142,429 1,169,868 1,200,807 1,232,366 1,264,794 1,297,566 1,330,542 1,364,292
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 4,273 4,396 4,505 4,622 4,724 4,859 4,980 5,109 5,222 5,371
Borrowings 2,855 3,033 3,293 3,493 3,715 3,947 4,193 4,453 4,733 4,131
Provisions 4,535 4,648 4,764 4,883 5,005 5,131 5,259 5,390 5,525 5,663
Other current liabilities 801 821 842 863 884 906 929 952 976 1,000
Total current liabilities 12,464 12,897 13,404 13,861 14,329 14,843 15,361 15,904 16,456 16,166
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 35,247 32,215 30,022 26,529 22,813 18,867 14,674 10,221 5,488 1,357
Provisions 8,284 8,490 8,701 8,917 9,139 9,366 9,599 9,838 10,082 10,333
Total non-current liabilities 43,531 40,705 38,723 35,446 31,952 28,233 24,273 20,058 15,570 11,690
Total liabilities 55,995 53,602 52,127 49,306 46,281 43,075 39,633 35,962 32,026 27,856
Net community assets 1,032,751 1,060,389 1,090,302 1,120,561 1,154,527 1,189,291 1,225,161 1,261,604 1,298,516 1,336,436
Community equity
Asset revaluation surplus 44,367 67,503 91,130 115,296 140,013 165,275 191,072 217,403 244,285 271,742
Retained surplus 988,384 992,886 999,173 1,005,265 1,014,514 1,024,016 1,034,089 1,044,201 1,054,231 1,064,694
Total community equity 1,032,751 1,060,389 1,090,302 1,120,561 1,154,527 1,189,291 1,225,161 1,261,604 1,298,516 1,336,436
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result Budget Precast
2016 PAW 2018 2019 2020 2021 PAI y) PAX) PAIya.} 2025
Statement of Financial Position $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 33,827 31,787 30,754 28,150 28,954 30,839 33,738 36,625 39,490 42,786
Trade and other receivables 7,996 8,247 8,453 8,682 8,911 9,177 9,445 9,701 9,957 10,254
Inventories 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103
Other current assets 433 444 455 466 477 489 501 513 525 537
Total current assets 42,359 40,581 39,765 37,401 38,444 40,608 43,787 46,941 50,075 53,680
Non-current assets
Investments 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234
Property, plant & equipment 931,673 958,248 987,578 1,017,908 1,048,344 1,077,643 1,107,182 1,137,085 1,168,098 1,198,528
Other non-current assets 3,480 3,928 3,851 3,324 2,784 2,880 2,590 2,305 1,135 849
Total non-current assets 1,046,387 1,073,411 1,102,664 1,132,467 1,162,363 1,191,758 1,221,007 1,250,625 1,280,467 1,310,612
Total assets 1,088,746 1,113,991 1,142,429 1,169,868 1,200,807 1,232,366 1,264,794 1,297,566 1,330,542 1,364,292
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 4,273 4,396 4,505 4,622 4,724 4,859 4,980 5,109 5,222 5,371
Borrowings 2,855 3,033 3,293 3,493 3,715 3,947 4,193 4,453 4,733 4,131
Provisions 4,535 4,648 4,764 4,883 5,005 5,131 5,259 5,390 5,525 5,663
Other current liabilities 801 821 842 863 884 906 929 952 976 1,000
Total current liabilities 12,464 12,897 13,404 13,861 14,329 14,843 15,361 15,904 16,456 16,166
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 35,247 32,215 30,022 26,529 22,813 18,867 14,674 10,221 5,488 1,357
Provisions 8,284 8,490 8,701 8,917 9,139 9,366 9,599 9,838 10,082 10,333
Total non-current liabilities 43,531 40,705 38,723 35,446 31,952 28,233 24,273 20,058 15,570 11,690
Total liabilities 55,995 53,602 52,127 49,306 46,281 43,075 39,633 35,962 32,026 27,856
Net community assets 1,032,751 1,060,389 1,090,302 1,120,561 1,154,527 1,189,291 1,225,161 1,261,604 1,298,516 1,336,436
Community equity
Asset revaluation surplus 44,367 67,503 91,130 115,296 140,013 165,275 191,072 217,403 244,285 271,742
Retained surplus 988,384 992,886 999,173 1,005,265 1,014,514 1,024,016 1,034,089 1,044,201 1,054,231 1,064,694
Total community equity 1,032,751 1,060,389 1,090,302 1,120,561 1,154,527 1,189,291 1,225,161 1,261,604 1,298,516 1,336,436Section 30
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result Budget Forecast
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Statement of Cash Flows $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers 72,301 74,511 76,492 78,613 80,980 83,212 85,715 88,124 90,772 93,268
Payments to suppliers and employees (66,844) (68,465) (70,189) (72,038) (73,852) (75,772) (77,680) (79,727) (81,735) (83,860)
Dividend received 3,014 3,089 3,167 3,246 3,327 3,410 3,495 3,583 3,672 3,764
Interest received 4,569 4,482 4,656 4,852 4,888 5,147 5,328 5,536 5,754 5,967
Rental income 1,170 1,201 1,231 1,262 1,294 1,325 1,359 1,393 1,428 1,463
Non-capital grants and contributions 5,377 5,404 5,468 5,537 5,607 5,673 5,743 5,813 5,884 5,952
Borrowing costs (2,303) (2,180) (2,002) (1,862) (1,662) (1,440) (1,208) (962) (702) (422)
Other cash flows from operating activities (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) (12) (12) (12) (12) (12)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 17,273 18,031 18,812 19,597 20,570 21,544 22,740 23,747 25,061 26,120
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment (22,709) (19,573) (22,139) (22,964) (22,795) (21,816) (22,066) (22,841) (24,166) (24,516)
Payments for intangible assets (595) (794) (374) - - (650) (350) (350) (100) (100)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment - - - - - - - - - -
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 3,678 3,130 4,580 4,035 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Other cash flows from investing activities (702) 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24
Net cash inflow from investing activities (20,328) (17,217) (17,912) (18,908) (16,273) (15,944) (15,893) (16,668) (17,742) (18,092)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings 1,360 - 1,100 - - - - - - -
Repayment of borrowings (2,638) (2,855) (3,032) (3,293) (3,493) (3,715) (3,947) (4,193) (4,453) (4,733)
Net cash inflow from financing activities (1,278) (2,855) (1,932) (3,293) (3,493) (3,715) (3,947) (4,193) (4,453) (4,733)
Total cash flows
Net increase in cash and cash equivalent held (4,333) (2,041) (1,032) (2,604) 803 1,885 2,900 2,886 2,866 3,296
Opening cash and cash equivalents 38,160 33,827 31,786 30,754 28,150 28,953 30,838 33,738 36,624 39,490
Closing cash and cash equivalents 33,827 31,786 30,754 28,150 28,953 30,838 33,738 36,624 39,490 42,786
Section 31
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result Budget Forecast
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Statement of Changes in Equity $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Asset revaluation reserve
Opening balance 21,798 44,367 67,503 91,130 115,296 140,013 165,275 191,072 217,403 244,285
Increase in asset revaluation surplus 22,569 23,136 23,627 24,166 24,717 25,262 25,797 26,331 26,882 27,458
Closing balance 44,367 67,503 91,130 115,296 140,013 165,275 191,072 217,403 244,285 274,742
Retained surplus
Opening balance 984,049 988,384 992,886 999,173 1,005,265 1,014,514 1,024,016 1,034,089 1,044,201 1,054,231
Net result 4,334 4,503 6,286 6,096 9,249 9,502 10,073 10,112 10,030 10,462
Closing balance 988,384 992,886 999,173 1,005,265 1,014,514 1,024,016 1,034,089 1,044,201 1,054,231 1,064,694
Total
Opening balance 1,005,848 1,032,751 1,060,389 1,090,302 1,120,561 1,154,527 1,189,291 1,225,161 1,261,604 1,298,516
Net result 4,334 4,503 6,286 6,096 9,249 9,502 10,073 10,112 10,030 10,462
Increase in asset revaluation surplus 22,569 23,136 23,627 24,166 24,717 25,262 25,797 26,331 26,882 27,458
Closing balance 1,032,751 1,060,389 1,090,302 1,120,561 1,154,527 1,189,291 1,225,161 1,261,604 1,298,516 1,336,436
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result | Budget | Forecast,
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Statement of Changes in Equity $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Asset revaluation reserve
Opening balance 21,798 44,367 67,503 91,130 115,296 140,013 165,275 191,072 217,403 244,285
Increase in asset revaluation surplus 22,569 23,136 23,627 24,166 24,717 25,262 25,797 26,331 26,882 27,458
Closing balance 44,367 67,503 91,130 115,296 140,013 165,275 191,072 217,403 244,285 274,742
Retained surplus
Opening balance 984,049 988,384 992,886 999,173 1,005,265 1,014,514 1,024,016 1,034,089 1,044,201 1,054,231
Net result 4,334 4,503 6,286 6,096 9,249 9,502 10,073 10,112 10,030 10,462
Closing balance 988,384 992,886 999,173 1,005,265 1,014,514 1,024,016 1,034,089 1,044,201 1,054,231 1,064,694
Total
Opening balance 1,005,848 1,032,751 1,060,389 1,090,302 1,120,561 1,154,527 1,189,291 1,225,161 1,261,604 1,298,516
Net result 4,334 4,503 6,286 6,096 9,249 9,502 10,073 10,112 10,030 10,462
Increase in asset revaluation surplus 22,569 23,136 23,627 24,166 24,717 25,262 25,797 26,331 26,882 27,458
Closing balance 1,032,751 1,060,389 1,090,302 1,120,561 1,154,527 1,189,291 1,225,161 1,261,604 1,298,516 1,336,436Section 32
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Rates Rates Variation
Rating Comparison 2014/15 2015/16 $ %
Rate Notice for a Residential Property on the Minimum General Rate
Service
Minimum General Rate $ 1,027.00 $ 1,027.00 $ - 0.0%
240 Litre Waste Refuse / Recycling Wheelie Bin Collection $ 264.00 $ 275.00 $ 11.00 4.2%
Environment Levy $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ - 0.0%
Public Transport Levy $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ - 0.0%
Heritage Levy $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ - 0.0%
Gross Rates $ 1,376.00 $ 1,387.00 $ 11.00 0.8%
Discount (5% of General Rates) -$ 51.35 -$ 51.35 $ - 0.0%
Net Rates $ 1,324.65 $ 1,335.65 $ 11.00 0.8%
Section 33
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result Budget Forecast
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Financial Sustainability Ratios $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Operating Surplus Ratio 1.0% 1.8% 2.1% 2.4% 3.1% 3.3% 3.7% 3.7% 3.5% 3.8%
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio 15.7% 14.6% 13.6% 12.7% 8.1% 2.5% -4.1% -10.5% -16.7% -23.3%
Asset Sustainability Ratio 99.9% 100.1% 102.4% 105.8% 102.8% 94.6% 93.2% 92.7% 95.7% 90.6%
Operating Surplus Ratio
Measures the extent to which revenues raised cover operational expenses
only or are available for capital funding purposes or other purposes.
Calculation: Net result divided by total operating revenue, expressed as a %.
Target: between 0% and 10%
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio
Measures the extent to which the net financial liabilities of Council can
be repaid from operating revenues.
Calculation: (total liabilities less current assets) divided by
total operating revenue, expressed as a %.
Target: not greater than 60%.
Asset Sustainability Ratio
This ratio reflects the extent to which the infrastructure assets managed by Council
are being replaced as they reach the end of their useful lives.
Calculation: capital expenditure on the replacement of infrastructure assets
(renewals) divided by depreciation expense, expressed as a %.
Target: greater than 90%.
Section 34
Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
2016
Capital Works Program $,000
Bridges 290
Cemeteries -
Coastal, Canals and Waterways 291
Commercial Land & Properties 360
Community Facilities 258
Corporate buildings 17
Environmental Assets, bushland tracks & Trails 100
Fleet - Plant Replacement 1,854
Gravel Road Network 350
Holiday Parks -
Information Technology 195
Parks & Playgrounds 361
Pathways & Enabling Facilities 263
Planning Scheme 400
Public Transport Infrastructure 1,500
Sealed Road Network 15,071
Sports Grounds & Facilities 30
Stormwater Drainage 550
Streetscapes and Road Corridor -
Transport and Infrastructure Management 1,105
Waste Management 310
Total Capital works Program 23,304
Section 35
CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM 2015/16 Capital Renewal Projects 2015/16 FUNDING SOURCES Program Description Grants Loans Levy Reserves Other Reserves Revenue Project Total Bridges Cooroy Mary River Road Timber Bridge Rehabilitation $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Bridges Cooroy, Cooroy- Belli Creek Road Timber Bridge deck resurfacing $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Bridges Whole of Shire Annual Level 3 Bridge inspection program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 30,000 $ 30,000 Bridges Whole of Shire Bridge replacement program - Planning and design $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Coastal, Canals and Waterways. Noosa Heads Ravenswood Park Public Jetty Rehabilitation $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 35,000 $ 35,000 Coastal, Canals and Waterways. Tewantin Doonella Street Public Jetty Rehabilitation $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 28,000 $ 28,000 Coastal, Canals and Waterways. Sunshine Beach - Beach Access 30 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 45,000 $ 45,000 Coastal, Canals and Waterways. Sunrise Beach - Beach Access 34 Replace stairs adjacent roadway $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Coastal, Canals and Waterways. Castaways Beach - Beach Access 42 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 70,000 $ 70,000 Coastal, Canals and Waterways. Noosaville Noosa Waters - navigational lock renewals $ - $ - $ 13,000 $ - $ - $ 13,000 Coastal, Canals and Waterways. Noosa Heads Main Beach - Sand pumping pipe replacement program $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ - $ - $ 50,000 Commercial Land & Property Sunrise Beach Shopping Centre Refurbishment $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 60,000 $ 60,000 Community Facilities Sunshine Beach NAC - Hydraulics Report 50mtr pool filtration $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Community Facilities Cooroy Library - Roof drainage repair and replacement $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 11,500 $ 11,500 Community Facilities Sunshine Beach NAC - Regrout & recaulk of the Program Pool $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 30,000 $ 30,000 Community Facilities Noosa Heads Surf Club Public Amentities Refurbishment $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Community Facilities Sunshine Beach NAC - Replacement of Program Pool heat pump $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 55,000 $ 55,000 Corporate Buildings Noosaville Depot Fire protection system and panel renewal $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 17,000 $ 17,000 Fleet - Plant Replacement Plant and fleet replacement program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,854,000 $ 1,854,000 Gravel Road Network Whole of Shire Gravel Resheeting - Annual Program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 350,000 $ 350,000 Information Technology Replacement of off-support and off-lease computers at Noosa and Cooroy Libraries $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 34,600 $ 34,600 Parks & Playgrounds Peregian Beach Skate park Shade Sail renewal $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 80,000 $ 80,000 Parks & Playgrounds Sunshine Beach Skate park renewal - Design $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 36,000 $ 36,000 Parks & Playgrounds Whole of Shire Park shelter - Renewal Park shelters $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 45,000 $ 45,000 Parks & Playgrounds Whole of Shire Playground refurbishments $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Parks & Playgrounds Whole of Shire Park Furniture Renewal $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Pathways & Enabling Facilities Noosa Heads Park Road, Boardwalk Design and consultation $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Pathways & Enabling Facilities Noosa Heads Sheraton Boardwalk rehabilitation $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 63,000 $ 63,000 Public Transport Infrastructure Whole of Shire Bus Shelter Disabled Compliant Program: (40 Shelters and 20 J Poles) $ 750,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 750,000 $ 1,500,000 Sealed Road Network Whole of Shire All other Infrastructure Emergent Works Program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 5,560,900 $ 5,560,900 Sealed Road Network Whole of Shire Reseal & Rehabilitation Program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,750,000 $ 4,750,000 Sealed Road Network Whole of Shire Pavement surveys and Investigations $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 60,000 $ 60,000 Stormwater Drainage Whole of Shire CCTV Drainage program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Stormwater Drainage Whole of Shire Pipe re-lining/ rehabilitation program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 250,000 $ 250,000 Stormwater Drainage Whole of Shire Stormwater Pit Structure renewal program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Stormwater Drainage Whole of Shire Kerb & Channel Renewal Program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Transport and Infrastructure Management Tewantin Cooroy Noosa Rd Traffic Management Construction - All Stages $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 160,000 $ 160,000 Waste Management Noosaville Eumundi Rd Landfill Concrete Approaches to Weighbridge $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 200,000 $ 200,000 TOTAL $ 750,000 $ - $ 63,000 $ - $ 15,630,000 $ 16,443,000 Capital Upgrade Projects 2015/16 FUNDING SOURCES Program Description Grants Loans Levy Reserves Other Reserves Revenue Project Total Community Facilities Noosa Leisure Centre - Stage 2 Construction of redesigned reception area $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 45,000 $ 45,000 Community Facilities Noosa Heads Demolition of Lifeguard Service/ SLSQ operations storage facility $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 21,000 $ 21,000 Environmental Assets, Bushland, Tracks and Trails Noosa Heads Weyba Creek Bank Erosion rehabilitation and access $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Information Technology Whole of Shire Mobile Mapping Stage 2 - Hardware & Configuration $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 80,000 $ 80,000 Information Technology Implementation of CI Anywhere Functionality for TechnologyOne Corporate Suite $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 80,000 $ 80,000 Planning Scheme Whole of Shire Planning Scheme Development Projects $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 400,000 $ 400,000 Sealed Road Network Cootharaba - Dr Pages Road & Kinmond Creek Rd - Construction incl resumption $ 1,100,000 $ 1,360,000 $ - $ 240,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 4,700,000 Sports Grounds and Facilities Tewantin Noosa District Sports Complex - Internal roadway planning & design $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 30,000 $ 30,000 Transport and Infrastructure Management Whole of Shire Forward Planning & Design Program - Construction ready designs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 300,000 $ 300,000 Transport and Infrastructure Management Sunrise Beach Ben Lexcen Drive School Crossing Improvement-construction $ 215,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 215,000 $ 430,000 Transport and Infrastructure Management Road directional signage (incl Noosa Entrance signs & Noosa Country Run) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Waste Management Noosaville Eumundi Rd Landfill Prepare Cell 2.2 to Receive Waste $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 80,000 $ 80,000 Waste Management Noosaville Eumundi Rd Landfill Relocate Concrete Processing Area $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 30,000 $ 30,000 TOTAL $ 1,315,000 $ 1,360,000 $ - $ 240,000 $ 3,431,000 $ 6,346,000 Capital Expansion Projects 2015/16 FUNDING SOURCES Program Description Grants Loans Levy Reserves Other Reserves Revenue Project Total Parks & Playgrounds Noosa Hinterland Priority Playground - Planning & Design $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Transport and Infrastructure Management Noosa Transport Strategy $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 150,000 $ 150,000 Transport and Infrastructure Management Whole of Shire Street lighting program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Commercial Land & Property Peregian Beach 5 Rufous Street redevelopment - planning & concept design $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 300,000 $ 300,000 TOTAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 515,000 $ 515,000 GRAND TOTAL $ 2,065,000 $ 1,360,000 $ 63,000 $ 240,000 $ 19,576,000 $ 23,304,000
Section 36
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY TYPE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY TYPE
Expansion
$6,861,000 ,
29%
Upgrade
$16,443,000 ,
71% Renewals
$0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Upgrade/Expansions Renewals $'000
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM (EXCL SEALED ROAD NETWORK) CAPITAL FUNDING SOURCES
Waste Management $1,360,000 ,
Transport and Infrastructure Management 6.4%
Stormwater Drainage
Sports Grounds and Facilities
Public Transport Infrastructure
$63,000 , 0.3%
Planning Scheme
Pathways & Enabling Facilities $240,000 ,
Parks & Playgrounds
Information Technology
1.1%
Gravel Road Network $2,946,000 ,
Fleet - Plant Replacement $16,630,000 ,
Environmental Assets, Bushland, Tracks and… 13.9%
78.3%
Corporate Buildings
Community Facilities
Commercial Land & Property
Coastal, Canals and Waterways.
Bridges
$0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000
$'000 Loan Levy Reserves Other Reserves Cash Depreciation
Section 37
Policies i - Policies
Section 38
Council Policy
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Corporate Plan Reference: A sustainable Council
Endorsed by Council:
Policy Author: Director Corporate Services
POLICY BACKGROUND
Council has a responsibility to ensure that is has sufficient resources now and into the future to
provide levels of service that are both affordable and at a level considered appropriate by the
community. This responsibility encompasses how decisions are made regarding the allocation of
ratepayer funds to Council’s day to day operations as well as towards the replacement of existing
assets and procurement of new assets.
Responsible ongoing financial management by Council will achieve the following objectives:
Council operates in an efficient and effective manner, minimising general rate increases.
Full cost pricing compliance for Council business activities.
Ongoing operating surpluses to ensure Council’s equity is not degraded and future financial
risk can be adequately mitigated.
Appropriate collection of cash funds for ongoing infrastructure and asset replacement and
renewal.
Future trunk infrastructure financial obligations can be met.
Informed decisions are made on discretionary new operating or capital investment proposals
(i.e. business cases including whole of life cost analysis).
Infrastructure and assets are maintained to required service levels.
Debt levels will be minimised, and returns on cash holdings maximised.
Achieving all of the minimum financial sustainability benchmarks set by legislation.
The key measurement criteria for whether Council is achieving its financial sustainability objectives
over the short and medium term are the three financial sustainability ratios required to be published
under legislation, namely the:
1. Operating surplus ratio;
2. Net financial liabilities ratio; and
3. Asset sustainability ratio.
Council’s current and expected financial sustainability performance will be measured and reported
against the benchmarks set by the state government, as well as by ongoing periodic sustainability
assessments undertaken by the Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC).
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Section 39
COUNCIL POLICY – FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
COUNCIL POLICY
Operating surplus
Council will ensure that it maintains an operating surplus each year over the life of the ten (10) year
financial plan. An operating surplus is achieved when operating revenues are greater than
operating expenses (including depreciation and interest on debt). The operating surplus ratio is
one of the three (3) key measures of financial sustainability required under legislation. It calculates
the operating surplus (or deficit) as a percentage of Council operating revenue. The target
operating surplus ratio set by the state government is between 0% and 10%.
Council will target to achieve an operating surplus consistent with the value of tax equivalent
payments received from its investment in Unitywater and Council business activities (to mitigate
the risk of losing these revenue streams), whilst also ensuring that the operating surplus ratio is
contained within the required benchmarks.
Expenditure management
Council will ensure that expenditure on goods and services to meet established service levels will
be undertaken efficiently and effectively. This will be achieved via the development of the annual
operating expenditure budget from a zero base, ensuring staff compliance with Council’s policies
and procedures as well as partnering with key stakeholders such as Local Buy to ensure efficient
cost procurement options are implemented.
Expenditure management outcomes will be measured by how Council performs annually against
its operating and capital expenditure budget allocations.
Asset management
Council will ensure that it maintains its infrastructure and assets on an ongoing basis at defined
levels to ensure that services are able to be provided effectively to the community.
The asset sustainability ratio is one of the three (3) key measures of financial sustainability
required under legislation. This ratio is calculated by measuring the annual expenditure on the
renewal and rehabilitation of Council’s assets against the annual depreciation charge. It is a
measure of whether Council is reinvesting appropriately in existing infrastructure assets. The target
asset sustainability ratio set by the state government is greater than 90%.
Council will target over the life of the ten (10) year financial plan to achieve a minimum asset
sustainability of 90% consistent with the benchmark.
Established management plans for Council’s asset and infrastructure classes will incorporate
annual maintenance financial estimates as well as ten (10) year renewal / replacement forecasts
developed from regular asset condition assessments. Asset management plan financial forecasts
will be incorporated into Council’s ten (10) year financial plan and annual budget to ensure
financial sustainability implications are appropriately considered.
Annual depreciation forecasts will be developed on an asset by asset basis utilising methodology
endorsed by the Queensland Audit Office, with assets regularly revalued in accordance with
legislative requirements
The QTC project decision making framework will be utilised for business case analysis for all new
and replacement capital projects over the agreed value thresholds established. The outcomes from
the analysis will be used to inform Council of whole of life costing implications associated with each
project.
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Debt management
Total Council debt will reduce over the life of the ten (10) year financial plan.
New debt will only be incurred for specific new capital projects where other funding sources have
been exhausted, and debt will be utilised for intergenerational equity purposes.
The net financial liabilities ratio is one of the three (3) key measures of financial sustainability
required under legislation. The net financial liabilities ratio represents Council’s net financial
liabilities (total liabilities less current assets) expressed as a percentage of total operating revenue.
A negative percentage indicates that current assets exceed total liabilities. The target net financial
liabilities ratio set by the state government is less than 60%.
Council will adopt a conservative approach to new debt to ensure that the net financial liabilities
ratio is below the target over the life of the ten (10) year financial plan. This will be achieved by
setting an upper limit of 5% of gross general rate income for interest payments on borrowings.
New debt that may be required to assist with the funding of trunk infrastructure to cater for future
growth will be considered on a case by case basis.
Full cost pricing
Council will ensure that competitive neutrality and full cost pricing outcomes required under
legislation with respect to its business activities are complied with on an annual basis.
Commercial opportunities
Commercial opportunities will only be considered if they provide value for money to the community
and have a positive net impact on overall general rate funding requirements of Council.
The QTC project decision making framework will be utilised for business case analysis for all new
identified commercial opportunities. The outcomes from the analysis will be used to inform Council
of whole of life costing implications associated with each commercial proposal.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Mayor is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the annual budget to Council in
accordance with section 12 (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 2009.
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the delivery of the annual budget.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Local Government Act 2009
Local Government Regulation 2012
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Council Policy
REVENUE
Corporate Plan Reference: A sustainable Council
Endorsed by Council:
Policy Author: Director Corporate Services
POLICY BACKGROUND
Council is required to prepare and adopt a Revenue Policy in accordance with Section 193 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012. The purpose of this policy is to set out the principles used by
Council for:
The levying of rates and charges;
Granting concessions for rates and charges;
The recovery of overdue rates and charges; and
Cost recovery methods.
This policy applies to all areas identified in Section 193 of the Local Government Regulation 2012,
and will be used to guide Council in the development of the Revenue Statement for the 2015/16
financial year.
COUNCIL POLICY
This policy must be reviewed annually and in sufficient time to allow an annual budget to be adopted
that is consistent with the policy. Accordingly, the principles contained within this policy are applied
in the determination of the rates, fees and charges as detailed in the Revenue Statement.
Council levies rates and charges to fund the provision of specific services to our 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.
General Rates
General rate revenue funds services not otherwise received through subsidies, grants, contributions
or donations from other entities, or not provided for by other levies or fees and charges. Council will
consider all cost recovery options before determining general rate revenue levels.
Council is required to raise an amount of revenue it sees as being appropriate to maintain and
replace assets and provide services to the region 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.
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, therefore Council has implemented a Deferment of General Rates Policy to provide
eligible pensioners with the opportunity to apply for a deferment of general rates.
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REVENUE POLICY
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.
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.
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.
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REVENUE POLICY
In exercising these concession powers Council will be guided by the principles of:
Transparency by making clear the requirements necessary to receive concessions;
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 liquidity 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.
Council may use its other powers under the Local Government Act and Local Government
Regulation to recover overdue rates and charges. In particular, Council may exercise its power
under section 95 of the Local Government Act to register a charge over land where rates and charges
become overdue.
Alternatively, Council may elect to bring court proceedings against a ratepayer to recover overdue
rates and charges as a debt pursuant to section 134 of the Local Government Regulation.
Cost Recovery Fees
All fees and charges will be set with reference to cost recovery 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
new development, subject to State Government requirements. Infrastructure agreements are
negotiated outcomes between Council and the developer.
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.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Local Government Act 2009
Local Government Regulation 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 3
2. ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Issue of Rates Notices .................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Adjustment of Rates and Charges................................................................................. 4
2.3 Early Payment Discount ................................................................................................ 4
2.4 Pensioner Concessions ................................................................................................ 6
2.5 Outstanding Rates and Charges ................................................................................... 7
2.6 Deferment of General Rates ......................................................................................... 8
2.7 General Rate Exemptions and Concessions ................................................................. 9
2.8 Fees and Charges ...................................................................................................... 10
2.9 Definitions ................................................................................................................... 10
3. GENERAL RATES ............................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Basis of Rates ............................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Rates to Apply............................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Discounts .................................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Notices ........................................................................................................................ 13
4 SPECIAL RATES AND CHARGES...................................................................................... 19
4.1 Tourism Levy .............................................................................................................. 19
4.2 Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy ........................................................ 20
4.3 Noosa Waters Canal Maintenance Levy ..................................................................... 21
4.4 Noosa Junction Levy ................................................................................................... 22
4.5 Hastings Street Precinct Maintenance Levy ................................................................ 23
4.6 Noosa Main Beach Maintenance Levy ........................................................................ 24
4.7 Rural Fire Charge ....................................................................................................... 25
4.8 Hastings Street Community Safety Program Charge................................................... 26
4.9 Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Charge .............................................................. 27
5 UTILITY CHARGES ............................................................................................................. 28
5.1 Waste Management Charge ....................................................................................... 28
5.2 Holding Tank Charge .................................................................................................. 30
6 SEPARATE CHARGES ....................................................................................................... 31
6.1 Environment Levy ....................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Public Transport Levy ................................................................................................. 32
6.3 Heritage Levy .............................................................................................................. 33
APPENDIX 1: TOURISM LEVY .................................................................................................. 34
APPENDIX 2: NOOSA WATERS LOCK AND WEIR MAINTENANCE LEVY .............................. 35
APPENDIX 3: NOOSA WATERS CANAL MAINTENANCE LEVY .............................................. 36
APPENDIX 4: NOOSA JUNCTION LEVY ................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX 5: HASTINGS STREET PRECINCT MAINTENANCE LEVY .................................... 39
APPENDIX 6: NOOSA MAIN BEACH MAINTENANCE LEVY .................................................... 42
APPENDIX 7: RURAL FIRE CHARGE ........................................................................................ 45
APPENDIX 8: HASTINGS STREET COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAM CHARGE ................... 47
APPENDIX 9: LOWER NOOSA NORTH SHORE ELECTRICITY CHARGE ............................... 49
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1. INTRODUCTION
Section 169(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 requires a local government to prepare
and adopt a revenue statement each financial year as part its 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 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)
o Environment Levy
o Public Transport Levy
o Heritage Levy
Special Rates (a rate made and levied on the rateable value of some, but not all, rateable land
in the shire)
o Tourism Levy
o Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy
o Noosa Waters Canal Maintenance Levy
o Noosa Junction Levy
o Hastings Street Precinct Maintenance Levy
o Noosa Main Beach Maintenance Levy
Special Charges (a charge made and levied on some, but not all, rateable land in the shire).
o Rural Fire Charge
o Hastings Street Community Safety Program Charge
o 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 Council 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 July 2015 for the billing period 1 July 2015 to 31
December 2015 and in January 2016 for the billing period 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016.
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 Emergency Management Levy
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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2.5.2 Arrangements to Pay
Arrangements to pay pursuant to Section 129 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 will be
entered into for properties with the differential general rate category of 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29 or 30, 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 billing period.
An application for an arrangement should be received by Council prior to 31 July 2015 or 31 January
2016. 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 2.5.1 of this
revenue statement from the date of default. 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 grant a rating
concession to certain ratepayers by entering an agreement to defer the payment of rates and
charges.
Pursuant to section 120(1)(a), section 121(b) and section 122(1)(b) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012 Council may allow eligible pensioners to enter into an agreement to defer the
payment of rates.
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 rates payable with respect to land included 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 2015/16 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
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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:
(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
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Charitable Organisations
(a) Not for profit organisation; and
(b) Registered as a charity institution or a public benevolent institution; and
(c) Providing benefits directly to the community; and
(d) Endorsed by the Australian Tax Office - Charity Tax Concession.
The concession shall be 100% of the general rate. Applications received during the 2015/16 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 2014/15 year the owner will
not be required to re-apply to obtain the concession for the 2015/16 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 and all commercial
charges for the 2015/16 financial year are set out in the Register of General Cost-recovery Fees and
Commercial Charges 2015/16 as adopted.
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.
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 with the exception of units which are detached separately occupied dwellings.
land use codes those land use codes approved by the Noosa Shire Council effective from 1 July
2015.
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 with the exception of
units which are detached separately occupied dwellings.
Not PPR: Land which is not the owner's principal place of residence.
non-residential purposes: is classified as all land that does not conform to the definition of
residential purposes.
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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.
PPR: land which is the owner's principal place of residence.
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: land used for 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.
strata unit: is 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 2015/16 financial
year. Noosa Shire Council will not make a resolution limiting the increases in general rates for the
2015/16 financial year.
3.2 Rates to Apply
The applicable rates for the 2015/16 financial year are identified in Table 2 Schedule of Rates, as
adopted in the 2015/16 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 31 differential general rating categories in 2015/16.
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 for section 81 of the Local Government Regulation:
(i) the categories into which rateable land in the shire is to be categorised are set out in column
1, table 1; and
(ii) the descriptions of each category of rateable land are set out in column 2, table 1.
For section 81(4) and (5) of the Local Government Regulation, Council delegates to the CEO the
power to identify the rating category to which each parcel of rateable land in the local government
area belongs. The identification of land in column 3, table 1 is for guidance only.
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.
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.
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3.2.4 Hardship
Where a landowner:
(a) has a property that is included 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 grant a concession to the ratepayer on the basis of hardship.
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.
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.
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Table 1 – Rating Categories & Descriptions
Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
1. Rural & Agricultural. Land used, or intended to be used, for rural or Land with the following
agricultural or primary production purposes. land use codes: 44, 60-
61, 64-71, 73-89 and
93 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
2. Non-Residential – RV Land, with a rateable value less than or equal to Land with the following
<=$175,000. $175,000, which is used, or intended to be used, land use codes: 07-20,
for non-residential purposes other than land 22-39, 41-50, 52 and
included in categories 1, 5, 20-26, 31. 91 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
3. Non-Residential - RV Land, with a rateable value between $175,001 and Land with the following
$175,001 - $400,000. $400,000, which is used, or intended to be used, land use codes: 07-20,
for non-residential purposes other than land 22-39, 41-50, 52 and
included in categories 1, 5, 20-26, 31. 91 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
4. Non-Residential - RV > Land, with a rateable value greater than $400,000, Land with the following
$400,000. which is used, or intended to be used, for non- land use codes: 07-20,
residential purposes other than land included in 22-39, 41-50, 52 and
categories 1, 5, 20-26, 31. 91 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
5. Extractive Industries. Land used for the purposes of extractive industry, Land with land use
excluding those authorised for extractive and code 40 or as
screening activities greater than 50,000 tonne. otherwise identified by
the CEO.
6. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value of less than or equal to Land with the following
Other – RV $280,000 which is- land used codes: 02,
<=$280,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 03 and 05 or as
principal place of residence other than land in otherwise identified by
categories 28 or 30; or the CEO.
b. otherwise not included in categories 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30 or 31
7. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $280,001 and Land with the following
Other – RV $280,001 - $450,000 which is- land used codes: 02,
$450,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 03 and 05 or as
principal place of residence other than land in otherwise identified by
categories 28 or 30; or the CEO.
b. otherwise not included in categories 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30 or 31.
8. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $450,001 and Land with the following
Other – RV $450,001 - $550,000 which is- land used codes: 02,
$550,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 03 and 05 or as
principal place of residence other than land in otherwise identified by
categories 28 or 30; the CEO.
b. otherwise not included in categories 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30 or 31.
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Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
9. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $550,001 and Land with the following
Other – RV $550,001 - $700,000 which is- land used codes: 02,
$700,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 03 and 05 or as
principal place of residence other than land in otherwise identified by
categories 28 or 30; the CEO.
b. otherwise not included in categories 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30 or 31.
10. Residential (PPR) and Land, with an rateable value between $700,001 Land with the following
Other – RV $700,001 - and $800,000 which is- land used codes: 02,
$800,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 03 and 05 or as
principal place of residence other than land in otherwise identified by
categories 28 or 30; the CEO.
b. otherwise not included in categories 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30 or 31.
11. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $800,000 and Land with the following
Other – RV $800,001 - $920,000 which is- land used codes: 02,
$920,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 03 and 05 or as
principal place of residence other than land in otherwise identified by
categories 28 or 30; or the CEO.
b. otherwise not included in categories 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30 or 31.
12. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $920,001 and Land with the following
Other – RV $920,001 - $1,100,000 which is- land used codes: 02,
$1,100,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 03 and 05 or as
principal place of residence other than land in otherwise identified by
categories 28 or 30; or the CEO.
b. otherwise not included in categories 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30 or 31.
13. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $1,100,001 Land with the following
Other – RV $1,100,001 and $1,400,000 which is- land used codes: 02,
- $1,400,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 03 and 05 or as
principal place of residence other than land in otherwise identified by
categories 28 or 30; or the CEO.
b. otherwise not included in categories 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30 or 31.
14. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $1,400,001 Land with the following
Other – RV $1,400,001 and $2,500,000 which is- land used codes: 02,
- $2,500,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 03 and 05 or as
principal place of residence other than land in otherwise identified by
categories 28 or 30; or the CEO.
b. otherwise not included in categories 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30 or 31.
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Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
15. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value greater than Land with the following
Other – RV > $2,500,000 which is- land used codes: 02,
$2,500,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 03 and 05 or as
principal place of residence other than land in otherwise identified by
categories 28 or 30; or the CEO.
b. otherwise not included in categories 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30 or 31.
16. Residential (Not PPR) – Land, with a rateable value less than or equal to Land with the following
RV <=$420,000. $420,000, used for residential purposes other than land used codes: 02,
as the owner’s principal place of residence other 03 and 05 or as
than land in categories 27 or 29. otherwise identified by
the CEO.
17. Residential (Not PPR) – Land, with a rateable value between $420,001 and Land with the following
RV $420,001 - $500,000, used for residential purposes other than land used codes: 02,
$500,000. as the owner’s principal place of residence other 03 and 05 or as
than land in categories 27 or 29. otherwise identified by
the CEO.
18. Residential (Not PPR) – Land, with a rateable value between $500,001 and Land with the following
RV $500,001 - $750,000, used for residential purposes other than land used codes: 02,
$750,000. as the owner’s principal place of residence other 03 and 05 or as
than land in categories 27 or 29. otherwise identified by
the CEO.
19. Residential (Not PPR) – Land, with a rateable greater than $750,000, used Land with the following
RV > $750,000. for residential purposes other than as the owner’s land used codes: 02,
principal place of residence other than land in 03 and 05 or as
categories 27 or 29. otherwise identified by
the CEO.
20. Vacant Land – RV > Vacant land with a rateable value greater than Land with the following
$1,000,000 and area $1,000,000 and with an area of more than land used codes: 01,
more than 1,500 m2. 1,500m2 other than land included in category 22. 04 and 06 or as
otherwise identified by
the CEO.
21. Pump Stations, Stock Land used for the purposes of a pump station, a As identified by the
grazing and garages garage, or pursuant to a stock grazing permit with CEO.
with area less than an area less than 20m2.
20m2.
22. Developed Land Vacant land to which Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 5, Land with the following
Subdivision 3 of the Land Valuation Act 2010 land used code 72 or
applies. as otherwise identified
The rate in the dollar will be 60% of the rate for by the CEO.
corresponding category 6 -15.
23. Retirement Villages & Land used for the purposes of a retirement village, Land with the following
Nursing Homes. aged care facility or nursing home. land used code 21 or
as otherwise identified
by the CEO.
24. Shopping Centres – Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, Land with the following
gross floor area with a gross floor area between 2,500 and 10,000 land used codes: 14,
between 2,500 and square meters 15, 16 or 23 or as
10,000 square meters otherwise identified by
the CEO.
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Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
25. Shopping Centres – Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, Land with the following
gross floor area greater with a gross floor area greater than 10,000 square land used codes: 14,
than 10,000 square meters 15, 16 or 23 or as
meters otherwise identified by
the CEO.
26. Shopping Centres – Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, Land with the following
gross floor area with a gross floor area between 1,000 and 2,500 land used codes: 14,
between 1,000 and square meters 15, 16 or 23 or as
2,500 square meters otherwise identified by
the CEO.
27 High-rise Units (Not Land which is a high-rise unit used for residential Land with the following
PPR). purposes other than as the owner’s principal place land used codes: 08 or
of residence. 09 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
28. High-rise Units (PPR). Land which is a high-rise unit used for residential Land with the following
purposes as the owner’s principal place of land used codes: 08 or
residence. 09 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
29. Low-rise Units (Not Land which is a low-rise unit used for residential Land with the following
PPR) purposes other than as the owner’s principal place land used codes: 08 or
of residence. 09 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
30. Low-rise Units (PPR) Land which is a low-rise unit used for residential Land with the following
purposes as the owner’s principal place of land used codes: 08 or
residence. 09 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
31. Extractive Land used for the purpose of conducting an Land with land use
Industries. industry which may involve dredging, excavating, code 40 or as
quarrying, sluicing or other mode of winning otherwise identified by
materials from the earth classified under Schedule the CEO.
2, Part 4 of the Environmental Protection
Regulation 2008 for extracting greater than 50,000
tonnes
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Table 2 - Schedule of Rates
Category General Rate Minimum
cents in $ General Rate
(annual) (annual)
1. Rural & Agricultural 0.5213 $1,027
2. Non-Residential - RV <=$175,000 0.7372 $1,027
3. Non-Residential - RV $175,001 - $400,000 0.6997 $1,290
4. Non-Residential - RV > $400,000 0.6963 $2,799
5. Extractive Industries (not in category 31) 0.6859 $1,419
6. Residential (PPR) and Other – RV <=$280,000 0.4041 $1,027
7. Residential (PPR) and Other – RV $280,001 - $450,000 0.3850 $1,147
8. Residential (PPR) and Other – RV $450,001 - $550,000 0.3844 $1,840
9. Residential (PPR) and Other – RV $550,001 - $700,000 0.3793 $2,219
10. Residential (PPR) and Other - RV $700,001 - $800,000 0.3591 $2,674
11. Residential (PPR) and Other - RV $800,001 - $920,000 0.3478 $2,960
12. Residential (PPR) and Other – RV $920,001 - $1,100,000 0.3394 $3,322
13. Residential (PPR) and Other – RV $1,100,001 - $1,400,000 0.3047 $3,734
14. Residential (PPR) and Other – RV $1,400,001 - $2,500,000 0.3039 $4,526
15. Residential (PPR) and Other – RV > $2,500,000 0.2837 $7,598
16. Residential (Not PPR) – RV <=$420,000 0.4756 $1,233
17. Residential (Not PPR) – RV $420,001 - $500,000 0.4724 $2,111
18. Residential (Not PPR) – RV $500,001 - $750,000 0.4677 $2,488
19. Residential (Not PPR) – RV > $750,000 0.4651 $3,711
20. Vacant Land – RV > $1,000,000 and area more than 1,500m2 0.8626 $7,904
21. Pump Stations, Stock grazing and garages with area less than 20m 2 0.5464 $152
22. Developed Land 0.2424 No minimum
23. Retirement Villages & Nursing Homes 0.6950 $1,027
24. Shopping Centres – gross floor area between 2,500 and 10,000m2 1.0144 $12,000
25. Shopping Centres – gross floor area greater than 10,000m2 1.3917 $100,000
26. Shopping Centres – gross floor area between 1,000 and 2,500m2 0.7741 $4,500
27 High-rise Units (Not PPR). 1.0079 $1,900
28. High-rise Units (PPR). 0.9392 $1,583
29. Low-rise Units (Not PPR) 0.7403 $1,233
30. Low-rise Units (PPR) 0.6501 $1,027
31. Extractive Industries Quarries > 50,000 tonnes 1.0144 $1,419
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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.
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
No minimum shall apply to strata titled mini storage units.
4.1.3 Land to which the rate applies
The land to which the rate will be applied is described in Appendix 1.
4.1.4 Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is described in Appendix 1.
4.1.5 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above derives a special benefit from the service,
facility and activity referred to above at differential levels reflecting the degree to which the land or
occupier is considered to derive benefit.
4.1.6 Overall Plan
The Tourism Levy Overall Plan is included in Appendix 1.
4.1.7 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.
4.1.8 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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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.
4.2.2 Rate to Apply
The applicable annual rate for the financial year ending 30 June 2016 shall be 0.01571 cents in the
$ of rateable valuation for all rateable properties within the benefited area with a minimum of $120.00
per annum as adopted in the 2015/16 budget.
4.2.3 Land to which the rate applies
The land delineated on the map in Appendix 2, including lots created pursuant to the Body Corporate
and Community Management Act 1997, Mixed Use Development Act 1993 or similar strata title
legislation.
4.2.4 Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is described in Appendix 2.
4.2.5 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above derives a special benefit from the service,
facility and activity referred to above at differential levels reflecting the degree to which the land or
occupier is considered to derive benefit.
4.2.6 Overall Plan
The Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Overall Plan are included in Appendix 2.
4.2.7 Annual Implementation Plan
The annual implementation plan for the 2015/16 financial year is included in Appendix 2.
4.2.8 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 this rate.
4.2.9 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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4.3 Noosa Waters Canal Maintenance 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.
4.3.2 Rate to Apply
The applicable annual rate for the financial year ending 30 June 2016 shall be 0.00571 cents in the
$ of rateable valuation for all rateable properties within the benefited area with a minimum of $35.00
per annum as adopted in the 2015/16 budget.
4.3.3 Land to which the rate applies
The land delineated on the map in Appendix 3, including lots created pursuant to the Body Corporate
and Community Management Act 1997, Mixed Use Development Act 1993 or similar strata title
legislation.
4.3.4 Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is described in Appendix 3.
4.3.5 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above derives a special benefit from the service,
facility or activity referred to above.
4.3.6 Overall Plan
The Noosa Waters Canal Maintenance Overall Plan is included in Appendix 3.
4.3.7 Annual Implementation Plan
The annual implementation plan for the 2015/16 financial year is included in Appendix 3.
4.3.8 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 this rate.
4.3.9 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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4.4 Noosa Junction Levy
4.4.1 Basis of Rate
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1) (b) (i) of the Local Government Act
2009.
4.4.2 Rate to Apply
The applicable annual rate for the financial year ending 30 June 2016 shall be 0.2300 cents in the
dollar of rateable valuation for all rateable properties within the benefited area.
4.4.3 Land to which the rate applies
The land 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.
4.4.4 Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is described in Appendix 4.
4.4.5 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above derives a special benefit from the service,
facility or activity referred to above.
4.4.6 Overall Plan
The Noosa Junction Overall Plan is included in Appendix 4.
4.4.7 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.
4.4.8 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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4.5 Hastings Street Precinct Maintenance Levy
4.5.1 Basis of Rate
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1) (b) (i) of the Local Government Act
2009.
4.5.2 Rates to Apply
The applicable annual rates for the financial year ending 30 June 2016 shall be 0.096 cents in the $
of rateable valuation for all rateable properties within the benefited area delineated on map 5A, and
0.031 cents in the $ of rateable valuations for all rateable properties within the benefited areas
delineated on maps 5B, 5C & 5D.
4.5.3 Land to which the rate applies
The land delineated on the maps in Appendix 5, including lots created pursuant to the Body
Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, Mixed Use Development Act 1993 or similar
strata title legislation.
4.5.4 Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is described in Appendix 5.
4.5.5 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above derives a special benefit from the service,
facility and activity referred to above at differential levels reflecting the degree to which the land or
occupier is considered to derive benefit.
4.5.6 Overall Plan
The Hastings Street Precinct Maintenance Overall Plan is included as Appendix 5.
4.5.7 Annual Implementation Plan
The annual implementation plan for the 2015/16 financial year is included in Appendix 5.
4.5.8 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 this rate.
4.5.9 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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4.6 Noosa Main Beach Maintenance Levy
4.6.1 Basis of Rate
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1) (b) (i) of the Local Government Act
2009.
4.6.2 Rates to Apply
The applicable annual rates for the financial year ending 30 June 2016 shall be 0.155 cents in the $
of rateable valuation for all rateable properties within the benefited area delineated on map 5A, and
0.048 cents in the $ of rateable valuations for all rateable properties within the benefited areas
delineated on maps 5B, 5C & 5D.
4.6.3 Land to which the rate applies
The land delineated on the maps in Appendix 6, including lots created pursuant to the Body
Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, Mixed Use Development Act 1993 or similar
strata title legislation.
4.6.4 Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is described in Appendix 6.
4.6.5 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above derives a special benefit from the service,
facility and activity referred to above at differential levels reflecting the degree to which the land or
occupier is considered to derive benefit.
4.6.6 Overall Plan
The Main Beach Maintenance Overall Plan is included in Appendix 6.
4.6.7 Annual Implementation Plan
The annual implementation plan for the 2015/16 financial year is included in Appendix 6.
4.6.8 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 this rate.
4.6.9 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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4.7 Rural Fire Charge
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 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.
4.7.2 Charge to Apply
Annual Charge
Rural Fire Board Area
2015/16
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
4.7.3 Land to which the charge applies
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. The charge shall not be levied on 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.
4.7.4 Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is described in Appendix 7.
4.7.5 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above derives a special benefit from the service,
facility or activity referred to above.
4.7.6 Overall Plan
The Rural Fire Charge Overall Plan is included in Appendix.7.
4.7.7 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.
4.7.8 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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4.8 Hastings Street Community Safety Program Charge
4.8.1 Basis of Charge
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1)(b)(i) of the Local Government Act 2009
4.8.2 Charges to Apply
The applicable annual charges for the financial year ending 30 June 2016 shall be as follows:
Category Annual Charge
2015/16
Category A - All lots in a Community Titles Scheme under the provisions of the Body $170.00
Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, Mixed Use Development Act 1993
or similar strata title legislation and all other properties with an area of up to 600
square metres.
Category B - All properties with an area between 601 and 2,000 square metres. $1,075.00
Category C - All properties with an area over 2,000 square metres. $5,175.00
4.8.3 Land to which the charge applies
The land delineated on the maps in Appendix 8, including lots created pursuant to the Body
Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, Mixed Use Development Act 1993 or similar
strata title legislation.
4.8.4 Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is described in Appendix 8.
4.8.5 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above derives a special benefit from the service,
facility and activity referred to above at differential levels reflecting the degree to which the land or
occupier is considered to derive benefit.
4.8.6 Overall Plan
The Hastings Street Community Safety Overall Plan is included in Appendix 8.
4.8.7 Annual Implementation Plan
The annual implementation plan for the 2015/16 financial year is included in Appendix 8.
4.8.8 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 this charge.
4.8.9 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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4.9 Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Charge
4.9.1 Basis of Charge
Special rates and charges may be levied under Section 94(1) (b) (i) of the Local Government Act
2009.
4.9.2 Charges to Apply
The applicable annual charges for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 shall be as follows:
Area Annual Charge
2015/16
A $1,399.00
B $1,996.00
4.9.3 Land to which the charge applies
The land delineated on the maps in Appendix 9, including lots created pursuant to the Body
Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, Mixed Use Development Act 1993 or similar
strata title legislation.
4.9.4 Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is described in Appendix 9.
4.9.5 Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the rateable land described above derives a special benefit from the service,
facility and activity referred to above at differential levels reflecting the degree to which the land or
occupier is considered to derive benefit.
4.9.6 Overall Plan
The Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Overall Plan is included as Appendix 9.
4.9.7 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.
4.9.8 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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5 UTILITY CHARGES
5.1 Waste Management Charge
5.1.1 Basis of Charge
Waste management 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 the Noosa shire.
5.1.2 Charges to Apply
Charges shall apply to all properties 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 property.
Council will levy the charges on properties presently serviced in the defined service area and on new
properties as Council extends the defined service area.
5.1.3 Inclusions
Council will make available a 240 litre recycling bin, collected fortnightly, for each 140 or 240 litre
waste bin service at the property.
Council may, at its discretion, provide a bulk bin recycling service of equivalent capacity to the
entitled recycling bin capacity.
For each bulk waste service provided to the property, Council will make available a recycling service
of the same or similar capacity to the bulk waste bin service. Council may, at its discretion, provide
this recycling service either weekly or fortnightly.
Where additional bulk recycling services are requested above the bundled service 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.
A maximum load limit of 2,500 kilograms applies to all bulk waste and bulk recycling container
services.
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 properties 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 are serviced fortnightly.
240 litre recycling bins which are serviced fortnightly.
A minimum charge equivalent to $202.00 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 $202.00 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 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 provided (no refund applies for a 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 made in exceptional circumstances.
5.1.7 Calculation of Charge
All charges shall be in accordance with the charge table details as listed below.
Single Weekly Service Permanent Service
Annual Charge
(except otherwise stated) 2015/16
Waste Bin -140 litre + Recycling Bin - 240 litre (fortnightly) $253.00
Waste Bin - 240 litre + Recycling Bin - 240 litre (fortnightly) $275.00
Green Waste Bin - 240 litre (fortnightly) $65.00
Additional Recycling Bin – 240 litre (fortnightly)Must be authorised by Council No charge
Bulk Waste Bin - 1100 litre low noise $2,230.00
Bulk Waste Bin – 1 cubic metre $1,843.00
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 $8,575.00
Compactor Bulk Waste Bin - 17 cubic metre $42,743.00
Compactor Bulk Waste Bin - 19 cubic metre $51,183.00
Compactor Bulk Waste Bin - 23/30 cubic metre $58,746.00
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
Waste management 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 waste 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 2015/16
Weekly $5,288.00
Fortnightly $2,644.00
4 Weekly $1,322.00
8 Weekly $661.00
10 Weekly $528.80
12 Weekly $438.90
16 Weekly $330.50
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
Separate charges may be levied under Section 94(1) (b) (iii) of the Local Government Act 2009.
6.1 Environment Levy
6.1.1 Basis of Charge
The Environment Levy, a separate charge, shall be made and levied for the 2015/16 financial year
on all rateable land in the Noosa Shire local government area to fund the costs of a range of
environmental initiatives including:
The acquisition of land identified as suitable for environment conservation purposes.
Entering into, and meeting obligations in relation to, voluntary conservation agreements with
private property owners over land identified as a strategic acquisition for environmental
purposes.
Funding of management and administrative arrangements for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
Funding of environmental projects that meet the Noosa Biosphere Reserve environmental
objectives as agreed by Noosa Council, restricted to:-
a) projects submitted under the Noosa Biosphere Reserve management arrangements;
and
b) other major environmental projects.
6.1.2 Charge to Apply
The applicable annual charge for the financial year ended 30th June 2016 shall be $60.00. The
charge shall apply to all rateable land within the Noosa shire.
6.1.3 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.
6.1.4 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.
6.1.5 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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6.2 Public Transport Levy
6.2.1 Basis of Charge
The Public Transport Levy, a separate charge, shall be made and levied for the 2015/16 financial
year on all rateable land in the Noosa Shire local government area to meet the costs of a range of
services and initiatives related to public transport. The funding is primarily aimed at managing
congestion and reducing demand for increased capacity on the road network and car parking.
Initiatives may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Entering into partnerships with the State Government to investigate, trial and/or deliver public
bus services.
Supporting public transport services through provision of new or improvements to existing
kerb-side and public transport infrastructure such as bus shelters and facilities at transport
hubs.
Intelligent transport systems to manage congestion and inform motorists and public transport
users.
Provision of flexible public transport services to meet demonstrated community need.
6.2.2 Charge to Apply
The applicable annual charge for the financial year ended 30th June 2016 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 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.
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6.3 Heritage Levy
6.3.1 Basis of Charge
The Heritage Levy, a separate charge, shall be made and levied for the 2015/16 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 grants program, community heritage sector
development and heritage advisory service; and
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 2016 shall be $5.00. The charge
shall apply to all rateable land within the shire.
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: TOURISM LEVY
OVERALL PLAN
1. Special Rate for Tourism Promotion in the Noosa Shire
As tourism is a key economic driver for the Noosa region, Noosa Shire Council and community
organisations have been collaborating to ensure its long term sustainability.
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 2015/16 financial year upon all rateable land within the shire which
has been categorised as Transitory Accommodation – Urban, Transitory Accommodation - Rural,
Commercial and Industrial – Urban and Commercial and Industrial - Rural which will receive a benefit
from the service, facility or activity defined below.
Commercial and Industrial properties are properties included in Differential General Rate Categories
2, 3, 4, 24, 25 and 26.
Transitory accommodation is defined as properties included in Differential General Rate Categories
6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29 and 30 which are offered for short term
residential rental, being rental for a period of less than 28 days, at any time during the 2015/16
financial year.
The urban classification shall apply to all properties in the localities of Noosa Heads, Noosaville,
Tewantin, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Marcus Beach, Peregian Beach and Castaways Beach.
Properties in all other localities shall be categorised as rural.
3. Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is the carrying out of tourism industry
strategies and promotion strategies and programs by Council and/or approved external agencies.
4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
It is anticipated that the cost of carrying out the overall plan is $2,556,000.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated time for carrying out the overall plan is by 30 June 2016. It is anticipated that a levy
will be made in future years as the service, facility and activities are on-going programs.
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APPENDIX 2: NOOSA WATERS LOCK AND WEIR MAINTENANCE LEVY
OVERALL PLAN
1. Special Rate for the Maintenance of the Noosa Waters Lock and Weir
Maintenance and operation of the Noosa Waters canal system is the responsibility of the Noosa
Shire Council. Council has developed long term cost projections associated with the operations and
maintenance of the lock and weir system at an appropriate level of service.
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Rate Applies
The waterfront allotments in the Noosa Waters estate, as delineated in the map below.
3. Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the rate is levied is the operation and maintenance of the
lock and weir system servicing the Noosa Waters Estate.
4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated cost of carrying out the overall plan is $1,013,000.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated time for carrying out the overall plan is a period of ten (10) years ending 30 June
2025.
It is anticipated that a levy will be made in future years as the service, facility and activities are on-
going programs.
2015/16 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The annual implementation plan for the 2015/16 financial year ending 30 June 2016 is to continue
the operation and maintenance of the lock and weir system servicing the Noosa Waters Estate.
The estimated cost of works proposed to be undertaken by Council this financial year is $59,000.
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APPENDIX 3: NOOSA WATERS CANAL MAINTENANCE LEVY
OVERALL PLAN
1. Special Rate for the Maintenance of the Noosa Waters Revetment Walls
Following remedial work undertaken by Noosa Shire Council in the Noosa Waters estate canal area
to address structural problems with the revetment walls, Council has decided to implement an
inspection, maintenance and future works program upon advice from appropriately qualified
consulting engineers. Council has developed long term cost projections associated with the
inspection, maintenance and future works in the Noosa Waters estate canal area to provide support
at a level considered appropriate to ensure the long term viability of the canal revetment wall system.
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Rate Applies
The waterfront allotments in the Noosa Waters estate as delineated in the map below. As
approximately 8.5% of the properties bordering the canals are Council owned or controlled, Noosa
Council will contribute 8.5% of the ongoing costs for this program, and the remainder of the costs
will be met from revenue raised by the special levy.
3. Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity is the inspection, maintenance and undertaking of remedial works in
the Noosa Waters estate canal area to support the revetment wall system. The program, which is
designed to maintain the structural integrity of the revetment wall system, will support the following
works:
a) An on-going program of inspections of the area by Council staff and an appropriately qualified
consulting engineer. The inspection program will include the lease costs of survey equipment
and the undertaking of the physical survey work including survey of scour protection profiles.
b) Periodic maintenance and works required to maintain scour protection profiles including the
costs of any contractor to establish a work site and undertake maintenance in the Noosa
Waters estate canal area to maintain the structural integrity of the revetment wall system.
Maintenance works include the provision of rock to canal areas adjoining revetment walls to
assist with the wall structure integrity.
c) Works to address structural problems with the revetment walls in the Noosa Waters Estate.
For the sake of clarity, the scope of the works do not include any works that are or have been
undertaken that are known to Council as Stage 2.
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4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated cost for carrying out the overall plan is $571,000.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated time for carrying out the overall plan is twenty (20) years ending 30 June 2035. It is
anticipated that a levy will be made in future years as the service, facility and activities are an on-
going program.
2015/16 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The annual implementation plan for the 2015/16 financial year ending 30 June 2016 is to commence
the routine inspection program, undertake a survey of the scour protection profile and then perform
a detailed review of the canal profiles to determine the scope of necessary future works.
Further, in accordance with section 94(5) of the Local Government Regulation, Council will collect
revenue to be used in carrying out other aspects of the overall plan, in particular periodic
maintenance and any remedial works, in future years. This is to ensure that the cost of carrying out
the overall plan is spread evenly over the twenty (20) year period.
The estimated cost of works proposed to be undertaken by Council this financial year is $15,000.
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APPENDIX 4: NOOSA JUNCTION LEVY
OVERALL PLAN
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 in 2007, the former Noosa 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 the Sunshine Coast Regional Council to begin
implementation of the recommendations of the Noosa Junction Commercial and Economic Planning
Strategy and this has continued over subsequent years.
The Noosa Council has received a further request from the Association to continue to fund projects
and initiatives that will be implemented in 2015/16 to advance the recommendations of the Noosa
Junction Commercial and Economic Planning Strategy.
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.
3. Service, facility or Activity
The Noosa Junction Association will, in consultation with Noosa Shire Council, implement projects
and initiatives as set out in the 2015/16 Work Plan including recommendations of the Noosa Junction
Commercial and Economic Planning Strategy. The Noosa Council will provide levy funding to the
Noosa Junction Association for that Association to implement those projects and initiatives on the
basis that the Noosa Junction Association satisfies Council that is has in place the appropriate
governance arrangements and that the 201516 Work Plan has been approved by Council before
any levy funds are transferred to and expended by the Noosa Junction Association.
4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
The levy will raise $90,000 in the 2015/16 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 estimated time for carrying out the overall plan is by 30 June 2016. It is anticipated that a levy
will be made in future years as the service, facility and activities are on-going programs.
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APPENDIX 5: HASTINGS STREET PRECINCT MAINTENANCE LEVY
OVERALL PLAN
1. Special Rate for the Maintenance of the Hastings Street Precinct
In response to requests from the Hastings Street Association Inc., Noosa Shire Council has agreed
to provide additional street maintenance services above the standard level applied throughout the
local government area with the understanding that the increased level of service will be funded by a
special levy as follows:
a) 70% by way of a special rate levied on benefited properties within the Hastings Street precinct
(as delineated on map 5A)
b) 30% by way of a special rate levied on benefited properties in the surrounding areas (as
delineated on map 5B, 5C & 5D)
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Rate Applies
Land within the Hastings Street precinct as delineated on map 5A, which will be specially benefited
by the undertaking of additional maintenance works in the Hastings Street precinct.
The rate will also be levied on 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). It is noted that properties in the surrounding
areas benefit, albeit to a lesser extent than properties within the area delineated on map 5A, from
the undertaking of additional maintenance works in the Hastings Street precinct given that it is a
primary asset of the tourism industry in Noosa.
Map 5A
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Map 5B
Map 5C
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3. Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity is the undertaking of additional maintenance of the Hastings Street
precinct above the standard Council level including but not limited to, maintenance of the timber
seating and bollards, increased sweeping of car parks, additional park maintenance and an ongoing
tree replacement program.
4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated cost of implementing the overall plan is $3,333,000.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated time for carrying out the overall plan is ten (10) years ending 30 June 2025.
It is anticipated that a levy will be made in future years as the works are anticipated to be an on-
going program.
2015/16 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The annual implementation plan for the 2015/16 financial year ending 30 June 2016 is to continue
the maintenance program referred to above.
The estimated cost of works proposed to be undertaken by Council this financial year is $260,000.
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APPENDIX 6: NOOSA MAIN BEACH MAINTENANCE LEVY
OVERALL PLAN
1. Special Rate for the Maintenance of the Noosa Heads Main Beach
Following discussion with the Hastings Street Association Inc., Noosa Shire Council has agreed to
continue the ongoing restoration and maintenance program at the Noosa Heads Main Beach
throughout the 2015/16 financial year. These activities will be funded by a special levy as follows:
a) 70% by way of a special rate levied on benefited properties within the Hastings Street precinct
(as delineated on map 5A)
b) 30% by way of a special rate levied on benefited properties in the surrounding areas (as
delineated on map 5B, 5C & 5D)
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Rate Applies
Land within the Hastings Street precinct as delineated on map 5A, which will be specially benefited
by the delivery of an ongoing program of sand replenishment and maintenance at the Noosa Heads
Main Beach.
The rate will also be levied on 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). It is noted that properties in the surrounding
areas benefit, albeit to a lesser extent that properties within the area delineated on map 5A, from the
on-going sand replenishment and maintenance works at the Noosa Heads Main Beach as this beach
is a primary asset of the tourism industry in Noosa.
Map 5A
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Map 5B
Map 5C
Map 5D
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3. Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity is the undertaking of beach restoration and maintenance activities
including, by not limited to, sand recycling including infrastructure replacement, beach cleaning,
groyne maintenance and major events beach maintenance.
4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated cost of carrying out the overall plan is $5,400,000.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated time for carrying out the overall plan is ten (10) years ending 30 June 2025. It is
anticipated that a levy will be made in future years as the works are anticipated to be on-going
program.
2015/16 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The annual implementation plan for the 2015/16 financial year ending 30 June 2016 is to continue
to undertake the restoration and maintenance activities referred to above.
The estimated cost of works proposed to be undertaken by Council this financial year is $539,000.
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APPENDIX 7: RURAL FIRE CHARGE
OVERALL PLAN
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 2015/16 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 following Rural Fire Brigades:
Rural Fire Brigade
Black Mountain
Boreen Point
Cooroibah
Doonan
Federal
Kin Kin
Noosa North Shore
Ridgewood
Teewah
Tinbeerwah
This land specially benefits from the provision of rural fire fighting services because it is not serviced
by urban fire services.
3. Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity is the provision of 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.
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4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated cost of carrying out the overall plan is $155,000. Council will distribute these funds to
the Noosa Rural Fire Brigade Group in accordance with the following procedures:
1. Following the July and January rate runs the rural fire levy funds collected by the Council shall
be available for payment to the Rural Fire Brigade Group; and
2. 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
2014/15 financial year’s operations;
(b) estimates (budget) of the 2015/16 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 4.2 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
The estimated time for carrying out the overall plan is by 30 June 2016. It is anticipated that a levy
will be made in future years as it is anticipated that Council will continue to fund rural fire services.
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APPENDIX 8: HASTINGS STREET COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAM CHARGE
OVERALL PLAN
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 public area
CCTV system, in the Hastings Street precinct.
2. The Rateable Land to Which the Special Charge Applies
Land, including strata titled units in the Hastings Street precinct, as delineated on the map below.
The land within the delineated area derives a special benefit, to varying extents, from the provision
of security patrols and the maintenance of a public area CCTV system. 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.
3. Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity for which the charge is levied is the provision and operation of a
community safety program, including security patrols and maintenance of the public area CCTV
system, in the Hastings Street precinct.
Council will maintain the CCTV system, whilst the security patrol program will be administered by
the Hastings Street Association Inc. Council will make quarterly payments to the Association to fund
the security patrol program.
4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated cost of carrying out the overall plan is $154,000.
5. Estimated Time for Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated time for carrying out the overall plan is by 30 June 2016. It is anticipated that a levy
will be made in future years as it is anticipated that Council will continue to support the safety program
referred to above.
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2015/16 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The annual implementation plan for the 2015/16 financial year ending 30 June 2016 is to continue
to provide and operate the community safety program referred to above by operating the CCTV
system and funding the security patrol program run by the Association.
The estimated cost of works proposed to be undertaken by Council this financial year is $154,000.
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APPENDIX 9: LOWER NOOSA NORTH SHORE ELECTRICITY CHARGE
OVERALL PLAN
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 Papertree 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.
Council considers that properties in Area A will be specially benefited by the provision of the loan
facility to fund the work 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.
In addition to this, Council considers that properties in Area B will be specially benefited by the
provision of the loan facility to fund the work and has resolved to levy an annual special charge of
one thousand three hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($1,996.00) equally on each surveyed lot.
3. Service, facility or activity
The service, facility or activity is the making of payment on a loan facility taken out by Council in the
2004/05 financial year, which was taken out to fund the design and construction of electricity services
in the Noosa North Shore area.
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4. The Estimated Cost of Implementing the Overall Plan
It is estimated that the total cost of implementing the overall plan is $51,932.
5. The Estimated time of Implementing the Overall Plan
The estimated time for carrying out the overall plan is by 30 June 2016.
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Council Policy
INVESTMENT OF
COUNCIL FUNDS
Corporate Plan Reference: A sustainable Council
Endorsed by Council:
Policy Author: Director Corporate Services
POLICY BACKGROUND
The intent of this document is to outline Council’s policy and guidelines regarding the investment of
surplus funds, with the objective to maximise earnings within approved risk guidelines and to ensure
the security of funds.
The activities of the investment officers or fund managers responsible for stewardship of Council’s
funds will be measured against the standards in this policy and its objectives. Activities that defy the
spirit and intent of this policy will be deemed contrary to the policy.
For the purpose of this policy, investments are defined as arrangements that are undertaken or
acquired for producing income and apply only to the cash investments of Council. This policy applies
to the investment of all surplus funds held.
For the purposes of the appointment of an external fund manager pursuant to Section 59 of the Local
Government Act 2009, to operate in a manner consistent with this policy will constitute compliance.
COUNCIL POLICY
Council has been granted authority to exercise Category 1 investment power under Part 6 of the
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangement Act 1982 (the Act) without further approval.
The Treasurer may from time to time constrain the investing activities of local government by
limitation, caveat, restriction and/or other relevant regulation. Where this occurs, this policy will be
reviewed and reissued for the subsequent change in legislation.
Authority
All investments are to be made in accordance with:
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982;
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Regulation 2007; and
Local Government Act 2009.
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Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Prudent Person Standard
The standard of prudence is to be used by investment officers when managing the overall portfolio.
Investments will be managed with the care, diligence and skill that a prudent person would exercise
in managing the affairs of other persons. This includes having in place appropriate reporting
requirements that ensure the investments are being reviewed and overseen regularly.
Investment officers are to manage the investment portfolios not for speculation, but for investment
and in accordance with the spirit of this policy. Investment officers are to avoid any transaction that
might harm confidence in Council. They will consider the safety of capital and income objectives
when making an investment decision.
Ethics and conflicts of interest
Consideration will be given to ethical investment principles in determining the approved counterparty
for investment of funds.
Investment officers / employees shall refrain from personal activities that would conflict with the
proper execution and management of Council’s investment portfolio. This includes activities that
would impair the investment officer’s ability to make impartial decisions. This policy requires that
employees and investment officials disclose to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) any conflict of
interest or any investment positions that could be related to the investment portfolio.
Council will also refrain from investments in agencies for which any potential conflict of interest in
their dealings with Council might arise.
Delegation of authority
Authority for implementation of this policy is delegated by Council to the CEO in accordance with
section 257 (1) (b) – delegation of local government powers contained in the Local Government Act
2009.
Authority for the day-to-day management of Council’s investment portfolio is to be delegated by the
CEO to the Director Corporate Services and to the Manager Financial Services in accordance with
section 259 of the Local Government Act 2009, and subject to regular reviews with the Director
Corporate Services and Chief Executive Officer.
Guiding Principles
Council’s overall objective is to invest funds at the most advantageous rate of interest available to it
at the time, for that investment type, and in a way that it considers most appropriate given the
circumstances.
In priority, the order of investment activities shall be preservation of capital, liquidity, and return.
Preservation of capital
Preservation of capital shall be the principal objective of the investment portfolio. Investments are to
be performed in a manner that seeks to ensure security of principal of the overall portfolio. This would
include managing credit and interest rate risk with given risk management parameters and avoiding
any transactions that would prejudice confidence in Council or its associated entities.
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INVESTMENT OF COUNCIL FUNDS POLICY
Credit Risk
Council will evaluate and assess credit risk prior to investment. The investment officer will minimise
credit risk in the investment portfolio by prequalifying all transactions including the brokers / securities
dealers with which they do business, diversify the portfolio and limit transactions to secure
investments.
Interest Rate Risk
The investment officer shall seek to minimise the risk of a change in the market value of the portfolio
because of a change in interest rates. This would be achieved by measuring the investment term
against the cash flow requirements of Council and structuring the portfolio accordingly. This will avoid
having to sell securities prior to maturity in the open market. Secondly, interest rate risk can be limited
by investing in shorter term securities.
Maintenance of liquidity
The investment portfolio will maintain sufficient liquidity to meet all reasonably anticipated operating
cash flow requirements of Council, as and when they fall due, without incurring significant transaction
costs due to being required to sell an investment. For these purposes, illiquid investments are
defined as investments that are not publicly traded in sufficient volume to facilitate, under most
market conditions, prompt sale without severe market price effect.
Examples include:
Investment in private placements;
A security that is not supported or priced by at least two approved brokers/securities dealers;
Sub investment grade (i.e., a lower than rating BBB- (Standard and Poor’s) or equivalent), and
in most cases, BBB rated investments; and
Unrated securities.
Return on investments
The portfolio is expected to achieve a market average rate of return and take into account Council’s
risk tolerance, current interest rates, budget considerations, and the economic cycle. Any additional
return target set by Council will also consider the risk limitations, prudent investment principles and
cash flow characteristics identified within this policy.
Comparison of performance
For performance purposes, the portfolio will be compared to the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index
and/or the Bank Bill Swap Reference Rate over a rolling one-year period. The benchmark target is
to be set equal to or above the benchmark yield and consider the expected types of securities held
in each portfolio.
In comparing performance, the portfolio will be market valued and take into account all coupons,
deposits and withdrawals to/from the portfolio.
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Investment Parameters
Investable funds
For the purposes of this policy, investable funds are the moneys available for investment at any one
time and include Council’s bank account balance. Included in this balance is any monies held by
Council on behalf of external parties.
The investable funds should be matched against the cash flow needs of Council deemed by the
Manager Financial Services following adoption of the annual budget.
Authorised investments
Without specific approval from Council or the Treasurer, investments are limited to those prescribed
by Section 6 of the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 for local governments with
Category 1 investment power, which include:
Category Type
Preferred Investments Deposits with a financial institution
Interest bearing deposits
QTC Capital Guaranteed Cash Fund
QTC Debt Offset Facility
QTC Fixed Rate Deposit (up to 12 months)
QTC Working Capital Facility
Optional Investments Commercial paper
Bank accepted/endorsed bank bills
Bank negotiable certificates of deposit
Floating rate notes
Prohibited investments
This policy prohibits any investment carried out for speculative purposes. The Manager Financial
Services may include a prohibited investments list within the investment guidelines.
The following investments are prohibited by this policy:
Geared investments;
Derivative based instruments (excluding floating rate notes);
Principal only investments or securities that provide potentially nil or negative cash flow;
Stand-alone securities issued that have underlying futures, options, forward contracts and swaps
of any kind; and
Securities issued in non-Australian dollars.
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Portfolio investment parameters and credit requirements
The following table shows the credit ratings and counterparty limits for Council:
Short Term Rating Individual Total Limit
(Standard & Poor’s) or equivalent Counterparty Limit
A1+ - Financial Institutions 35% 100%
A1 – Financial Institutions 30% 30%
A2 – Financial Institutions 15% 30%
A3 – Financial Institutions 5% 10%
Unrated Nil Nil
QIC / QTC Pooled Cash Management Fund 100% 100%
It is noted that for the purposes of this investment portfolio, the percentage limits apply effective from
the date of purchase as a percentage of the market value of the portfolio. No more than 20 per cent
of the portfolio is to be invested in floating rate notes.
Maturity
The maturity structure of the portfolio will reflect a maximum term to maturity of no longer than 12
months.
Liquidity requirement
Given the nature of the funds invested, no more than 20 per cent of the investment portfolio will be
held in illiquid securities and at least 10 per cent of the portfolio can be called at no cost or will mature
within 0-7 days.
Breaches
Any breach of this policy is to be reported to the CEO and rectified within 24 hours of the breach
occurring.
Where Council holds an investment that is downgraded below the minimum acceptable rating level,
as prescribed under regulation for the investment arrangement, Council shall within 28 days after
the change becomes known to the local government, either obtain Treasurer’s approval for
continuing with the investment arrangement or sell the investment arrangement (including, for
example, withdrawing a deposit).
Where limits for different risk categories or where counterparty limits are breached, the Manager
Financial Services will bring the matter to the attention of the Director Corporate Services with a
recommendation on potential options (e.g. continuing with the investment through until maturity, or
withdrawing a deposit).
Safekeeping and custody
Each transaction will require written confirmation by the broker / dealer / bank. Council will hold
security documents, or alternatively a third party custodian authorised by the Manager Financial
Services and evidenced by safekeeping receipts may hold security documents.
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Criteria of authorised dealers and broker
Council will maintain a list of authorised financial institutions and securities brokers that the
investment officers may deal with. These financial intermediaries must have a minimum long term
rating of at least either A+/ A1 /A+ from Standard and Poors, Moodys or Fitch IBCA.
All transactions undertaken on behalf of the investment portfolio of Council will be executed either
by Council directly, or through securities brokers registered as Australian Financial Service
Licensees (ASIC) with an established sales presence in Australia, or direct issuers that directly issue
their own securities which are registered on Council’s approved list of brokers/dealers and direct
issuers.
Reporting
The Manager Financial Services will prepare a monthly report and evaluation of the transactions,
concentrations, performance and compliance of the investment portfolio. The report will include:
Summary of securities held at the end of the reporting period by counterparty;
Liquidity of the portfolio as at reporting date;
Percentage of the portfolio held by investment risk category; and
Performance of the portfolio [relative to Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index benchmark and/or
BBSW].
On an annual basis, the policy will be reviewed and amended where required; any amendments are
to be approved by Council prior to the implementation of the revised policy.
Performance Measurement
The investment return for the portfolio shall be measured using the market value of the portfolio,
including withdrawals and deposits, and total performance of the portfolio compared to the
Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index. This is to include changes in the capital value of assets held
(where applicable), income from managed investment portfolio assets, proceeds of sales of assets
sold and cost of assets acquired. The market value of the portfolio is to be calculated at least monthly
to coincide with monthly reporting. In defining market value, at least two pricing sources should be
included in the valuation of the securities.
Definitions
BBSW – Bank Bill Swap Rate – This is the daily calculation of the yields on bank bills of 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, and 6 month maturities used for the setting of financial arrangements.
Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index – widely considered to be the industry benchmark for short
term cash fund performance and is used by market participants as a means of comparing the returns
generated by the various cash funds available in the market.
Credit Risk – is the risk of loss due to the failure of an investment issuer or guarantor
Ethical Investment Principles – Investment in companies or industries that promote positive
approaches to environmental, social and corporate governance issues; or the avoidance of
investment in industries deemed harmful to health or the environment. These principles have been
recognised by the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.
Financial Institution is defined as an authorised deposit-taking institution within the meaning of the
Banking Act 1959 (Cwlth), Section 5.
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Investments are defined as arrangements that are undertaken or acquired for producing income
and apply only to the cash investments of Noosa Shire Council.
Market Value of the portfolio is the book value of fixed term fixed interest deposits plus a market
value assessment of commercial paper, bank bills, and bonds or floating rate notes.
QTC – Queensland Treasury Corporation.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Authorised personnel
The Director Corporate Services and the Manager Financial Services are authorised to invest
Council’s operating funds at their discretion in investments consistent with this policy and legislation.
The Manager Financial Services will report to Council for investment guidelines and oversight of
investment activities for the purposes of this Investment Policy.
Internal controls
The Manager Financial Services in consultation with the Director Corporate Services shall establish
internal controls and processes that will ensure investment objectives are met and that the
investment portfolios are protected from loss, theft or inappropriate use.
The established processes will include monthly and quarterly reporting, as well as an annual review
of this policy. The internal controls will address the following:
Control of collusion;
Accounting and record keeping;
Evidence of quotes for each investment transaction;
Delegated authority to investment officers;
Compliance and oversight of investment parameters; and
Reporting guidelines.
The internal controls will be subject to periodic reviews by Council’s Internal Audit function to verify
compliance with the policy and legislation.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Regulation 2007
Local Government Act 2009
Banking Act 1959 (Cwlth)
Version control:
Version Reason/ Trigger Change (Y/N) Endorsed/ Reviewed by Date
1.0 Create new on de-amalgamation from Y Wayne Jensen 22/12/2013
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
2.0 Annual Review Y Wayne Jensen 02/06/2014
3.0 Annual Review Y Wayne Jensen 04/06/2015
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Council Policy
DEBT MANAGEMENT
Corporate Plan Reference: A sustainable Council
Endorsed by Council:
Policy Author: Director Corporate Services
POLICY BACKGROUND
The purpose of this policy is to ensure the sound management of Council’s existing and future
debt. This policy complements the Financial Sustainability Policy and will provide clear guidance
for staff in the management of Council’s debt portfolio and maintenance of appropriate debt and
debt service levels. This policy applies to all Councillors and Council staff and extends to all
borrowing activities of Council and any controlled entities.
COUNCIL POLICY
Council will utilise a debt management strategy that aligns with the Financial Sustainability Policy
to ensure net debt (net financial liabilities) remains within financial sustainability targets.
Borrowing Purposes
Council will endeavour to fund all capital renewal projects from operating cash flows and will
borrow only for upgrade or expansion capital projects, having regard to sound financial
management principles and giving consideration to inter-generational equity.
Where capital expenditure is deferred from one year to the next, the drawdown of approved loan
funds will be reviewed to minimise interest expenses.
Borrowings for assets that provide a return to ratepayers may take priority over borrowing for other
assets.
Debt Term
Where capital projects are financed through borrowings, Council will repay the loans within a term
not exceeding the life of those assets, and over a term that optimises cash flow efficiency.
If surplus funds become available, and where it is advantageous to Council, one-off loan
repayments will be made to reduce the term of existing loans.
In an environment of fluctuating interest rates, and where there is a distinct economic advantage to
Council, consideration will be given to renegotiating any outstanding loans to obtain the best long-
term benefit to Council.
Repayment Ability
Council will maintain close scrutiny of debt levels to ensure compliance with the financial
sustainability policy and to ensure that the relative sustainability indicators will not exceed target
parameters recommended by Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) and the Local Government
Regulation 2012.
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Borrowing Sources
Council will raise all external borrowings at the most competitive rates available and from sources
available as defined by legislation. Consideration will be given to the provision of loans to business
activities from surplus cash reserves held by Council by way on an internal loan.
Proposed Borrowings
Pursuant to section 192 Local Government Regulation 2012, Council must prepare a debt policy
each year that states the new borrowings planned for the current financial year and the next 9
financial years. Proposed Borrowings are outlined in Appendix A
Leases
Funding alternatives for asset acquisition includes leasing. Leases are defined as being either
operating leases or finance leases. Lease versus buy analysis will be undertaken prior to entering
into any contract for leasing.
Operating leases are undertaken for office equipment, computer equipment and vehicles under
master lease facilities subject to periodic review.
Finance leases are essentially loans and require prior approval by Treasury under the Statutory
bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982.
Internal Loans
The provision and approval of an internal loan will depend on the availability of surplus funds at the
time of application and the capacity of either the business or operational activity to repay the loan.
All applications for internal loans will be made by reference to the Financial Services team for
consideration in accordance with the Long Term Financial Forecast.
The term of the loan will be appropriate to the life of the asset being financed.
The interest rate will be the sum of:
(a) the equivalent QTC borrowing rate for the proposed term;
(b) the QTC administration charge; and
(c) an additional margin above the QTC borrowing rate.
In all cases, where business activities are subject to National Competition Policy provisions, the
cost to the business will be no less than what would apply to an equivalent private sector business.
The interest rate applicable to internal loans relating to operational activities of Council will be the
actual borrowing cost from QTC including administrative charges.
The balance of the outstanding loan may be recorded as a liability in the balance sheet of the
business activity and an asset in the balance sheet of Council.
Provision for the repayment of the loan will be included in the annual budget for the business
activity.
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Section 103
2015/2016 DEBT POLICY
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The purpose of establishing a Debt Policy is to:
Provide a comprehensive view of Council’s long term debt position and the capacity to fund
infrastructure growth;
Increase awareness of issues concerning debt management;
Enhance the understanding between Councillors, community groups and Council staff by
documenting policies and guidelines; and
Demonstrate to government and lending institutions that Council has a disciplined approach to
borrowing.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pursuant to section 192 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, detail of the proposed
borrowing for the current year and the future 9 years will be prepared annually as part of the
budget process.
Applications outlining proposed borrowings will be forwarded to the Minister for Local Government
for approval.
Credit Reviews will be undertaken periodically by QTC on behalf of the Minister for Local
Government.
Loan proceeds will be drawn down subject to cash flow requirements annually so as to minimise
interest expenses.
All lease proposals will be referred to the Financial Services Section for evaluation against the
QTC Asset Financing Model to assess alternatives for funding asset acquisition and to ensure
statutory compliance.
MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS
Financial sustainability indicators remain within target ranges and the provision of necessary
infrastructure is not constrained through a lack of capital funding.
Details of outstanding loans will be reported annually in Council’s Budget and Financial
Statements.
DEFINITIONS
Business Activity – An activity within Council subject to the application of full cost pricing
principles as defined by the Local Government Act and regulation.
Inter-generational equity – This relates to the fairness of the distribution of the costs and benefits
of a policy when costs and benefits are borne by different generations. (i.e. the principle whereby
those who derive a direct benefit from the service or infrastructure provided actually pay for that
service).
Net financial liabilities ratio – This is an indicator of the extent to which the net financial liabilities
of Council can be serviced by its operating revenues.
QTC – Queensland Treasury Corporation.
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Section 104
2015/2016 DEBT POLICY
RELEVANT POLICIES AND LEGISLATION
Local Government Act 2009
Local Government Regulation 2012
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Regulation 2007
Version control:
Version Reason/ Trigger Change (Y/N) Endorsed/ Reviewed by Date
1.0 Create new Wayne Jensen 23/12/2013
2.0 Annual Review Wayne Jensen 02/06/2014
3.0 Annual Review Y Wayne Jensen 02/06/2015
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Section 105
Appendix A
Schedule of Proposed Borrowing:
2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
$,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Proposed Borrowings 1,360 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Borrowing Purpose Capital works projects as outlined in the adopted budget schedule.
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Section 106
Organisational Structure ee - Organisational Structure
Section 107
Functions
June 2015
TOTAL EFT – 345
Governance
Internal Audit
HR
Chief Executive Officer Executive Office Customer Service
1 EFT 25.7 EFT Community Engagement
CEO’s Office
Economic Development
3 EFT
Sustainability
Planning and
Infrastructure Community Services Corporate Services
151.8 EFT 126.5 EFT 37 EFT
Planning & Environment
Community Facilities Financial Services
Strategic Land Use Planning
Libraries & Galleries Revenue Services
Building and Plumbing Services
Waste Management ICT
Infrastructure Planning & Design
Environmental Health (incl. Pest Control) Procurement & Fleet
Civil Operations
Local Laws Property & Facilities
Asset Planning
Community Development
Section 108
Management
June 2015
Internal Audit
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
CEO’s Office 1 EFT
3 EFT
Director Planning & Director Community Director Corporate
Executive Manager
Infrastructure Services Services
Total EFT: 4
Section 109
Community Services
June 2015
DIRECTOR Administrative
COMMUNITY SERVICES Support
1 EFT
1 EFT
Marketing & Business Community
Waste & Community Facilities Development Libraries & Galleries
Shared Local Laws Support
Environmental Health 1 EFT 5.4 EFT 2 EFT
Admin 9 EFT 2.4 EFT
16.1 EFT
Noosa Aquatic Centre & The J & Noosa Community Art Gallery (incl.
Library Collections
Noosa Leisure Centre Bicentennial Hall Care Noosaville Library Cooroy Library Butter Factory)
27.9 EFT
& Services
4.6 EFT 24.9 EFT 4.7 EFT
26.5 EFT
Wa
Total EFT: 126.5
Section 110
Corporate Services
June 2015
DIRECTOR
CORPORATE SERVICES
1 EFT
Property & Facilities
Financial Services Revenue Services ICT Procurement & Fleet
(incl. Lifeguard Mngt)
8 EFT 6.5 EFT 12.5 EFT 5 EFT
4 EFT
Total EFT: 37
Section 111
Executive Office
June 2015
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
1 EFT
Community
Human Resources Governance Customer Service Executive Support
Engagement
9.6 EFT 2 EFT 7.6 EFT 2.1 EFT
3.4 EFT
Payroll WH&S
Total EFT: 25.7
Section 112
Planning & Infrastructure
June 2015
DIRECTOR PLANNING
& INFRASTRUCTURE
1 EFT
Planning & Building & Strategic Land Use Infrastructure Planning
Civil Operations
Environment Plumbing Services Planning & Design
2 EFT
17 EFT 14.5 EFT 2.5 EFT 1 EFT
Asset Planning Superintendent of Coordinator Parks
Design Services
6 EFT Works & Natural Areas
10 EFT
2 EFT 2 EFT
Civil Works & Parks & Natural
Transport Function
Maintenance Areas
2.6 EFT
58 EFT 33.2 EFT
Total EFT: 151.8