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The Barossa Council Minutes of Special Council Meeting held on Thursday 27 June 2013

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE BAROSSA COUNCIL held on Thursday 27 June 2013, commencing at 5.00pm

in the Council Chambers, 43-51 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa

1.1 WELCOME Mayor Hurn declared the meeting open at 5.00pm.

1.2 MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Hurn, Crs Margaret Harris, John Angas, Dave de Vries, David Lykke, Bridgette Kies, Bob Sloane, Richard Miller and Susie Roehr (nee Reichstein) (5.08pm)

1.3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Cr Michael Seager

1.4 APOLOGIES Cr Scotty Milne

MOVED Cr Sloane that the apology from Cr Milne be received. Seconded Cr Kies CARRIED

2. DEBATE AGENDA

2.1 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - DEBATE

2.1.1 DELEGATIONS UNDER THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2011 AND THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC HEALTH (LEGIONELLA) REGULATIONS 2013 AND THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC HEALTH (WASTEWATER) REGULATIONS 2013

MOVED Cr Lykke that Council:

1. Revocations Hereby revokes its previous delegations to the Chief Executive Officer of those powers and functions under the:

1.1 Public and Environmental Health Act 1987 and Public and Environmental Health (Waste Control) Regulations 2010 and Public and Environmental Health (Legionella) Regulations 2008; and

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1.2 South Australian Public Health Act 2011 and the South Australian Public Health (Legionella) Regulations 2013 and the South Australian Public Health (Wastewater) Regulations 2013.

2. Delegations made under Local Government Act 1999

2.1 In exercise of the power contained in Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 the powers and functions under the South Australian Public Health Act 2011 along with the South Australian Public Health (Legionella) Regulations 2013 and the South Australian Public Health (Wastewater) Regulations 2013 and specified in the proposed Instrument of Delegation contained in Appendix 7 (which is attached herein to this report dated 27th day of June 2013) are hereby delegated this 27th day of June 2013 to the person occupying the office of Chief Executive Officer subject to the conditions and or limitations specified herein or in the Schedule of Conditions in the proposed Instrument of Delegation.

2.2 Such powers and functions may be further delegated by the Chief Executive Officer in accordance with Sections 44 and 101 of the Local Government Act 1999 as the Chief Executive Officer sees fit, unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in each such proposed Instrument of Delegation.

2.3 The delegations made by the Chief Executive Officer extend to any person who is appointed to act in the position of the sub delegate.

Seconded Cr Miller CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

Delegations to the Chief Executive Officer from Council are reviewed annually and on an as-needs basis when new legislation is enacted. On 16 June 2013, the remaining provisions of the South Australian Public Health Act 2011 (the Act) in addition to the inaugural South Australian Public Health (Legionella) Regulations and South Australian Public Health (Wastewater) Regulations (the Regulations) commenced. This suite of legislation now requires appropriate delegations to be granted by Council to the Chief Executive Officer.

The proposed Instrument of Delegation was distributed with the agenda for this meeting.

COMMENT

It is not practical or efficient for the Council as a body of Elected Members to perform the many functions or undertake the many activities that are required in the day to day administration of the Council's roles and functions. Delegations are the way in which the Council enables other people/bodies (usually Council officers) to undertake these steps on its behalf.

It is necessary for the Council to take formal steps to delegate to such people/bodies the authority to make decisions, perform functions or undertake activities on behalf of the Council. The endorsement of the attached Instrument of Delegation affects this delegation process. The Instrument reflects the Local Government Association’s Model Template and highlights via track changes the additions to the Act since it first commenced in 2012. All recommended delegations are to the Chief Executive Officer.

For further administrative efficiency, the Chief Executive Officer will later sub-delegate some or all of his delegated powers to relevant staff where appropriate.

LEGISLATION/POLICY/COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN

Sections 44 and 101 of the Local Government Act 1999 South Australian Public Health Act 2011 South Australian Public Health (Legionella) Regulations 2013 South Australian Public Health (Wastewater) Regulations 2013

Strategic Plan:

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4. Governance and Organisation – 4.3 Systems: We are committed to ensuring the Systems and Processes of Council support the organisation in delivering the best possible services to our community in an open and transparent manner.

FINANCIAL, RESOURCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Business and regulatory controls mitigate risk in relation to delegations.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

There is no legislative requirement to consult the community in this situation, nor, in officers’ opinions, do the particular circumstances require it as the delegations themselves are based on prescribed LGA templates where there is no option for amendment through community feedback. For transparency, the community has access to the delegations register on Council’s website so is made aware of the powers of the CEO as delegated by the Council.

2.2 FINANCE - DEBATE

2.2.1 ASSET ACCOUNTING POLICY B1466

MOVED Cr de Vries that the updated Asset Accounting Policy be adopted by Council. Seconded Cr Harris CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

The Asset Accounting Policy was previously adopted by Council on 15 November 2011. Following a review, the updated Policy is presented to Council for adoption.

COMMENT

The Asset Accounting Policy has been reviewed by officers and staff and has been endorsed by the Audit Committee at its meeting on 12 June 2013, with the recommendation that it be adopted by Council.

The reviewed Policy has been drafted in the new format, and proposed amendments are as follows:

changes to the Australian Accounting Standards including AASB13;

increased useful lives of long term assets, including selected Building components, Bridges, selected Community Wastewater Management Systems components and Stormwater Cross drains;

New Asset Class for Bridge and Culverts, previously held with the Transport Asset Class.


LEGISLATION: Local Government Act

COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN: 4.1 – Responsibility


To ensure Council oversees assets appropriately, policy is required to provide a framework for management to work within.


Council Policy for asset accounting is undertaken in compliance with legislation and Council requirements asset management. Once the Policy is adopted by Council, they will be updated and available for the Community to access on Council’s website.

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2.2.2 NURIOOTPA CENTENNIAL PARK AUTHORITY – BUDGET 2013-14 B1979

MOVED Cr Miller that the 2013-14 Annual Budget for the Nuriootpa Centennial Park Authority be noted and approved. Seconded Cr Kies CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

To formally adopt the 2013-14 Annual Budget for the Nuriootpa Centennial Park Authority (NCPA).

COMMENT

The NCPA draft Budget for 2013-14 has been included in Council’s draft Annual Budget & Business Plan 2013-14.

As considered by Council at the May workshop, work is continuing on development of a long term financial/business plan.

The NCPA Board reviewed and endorsed the Budget at their ordinary meeting held 10 April 2013.


Nuriootpa Centennial Park Charter

LEGISLATION: Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations

COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN: 4.1 – Responsibility 4.3 – Systems


Officers have prepared a long term financial plan for the NCPA which requires consideration and adoption by the NCPA Board.


Included as part of the draft Budget/Business Plan consultation and adoption process.

2.2.3 PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS ON THE DRAFT ANNUAL BUDGET & BUSINESS PLAN 2013-14 INCORPORATING THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2013-14 TO 2022-23 B2208

MOVED Cr de Vries that submissions provided be received and taken into consideration in the adoption of the draft Annual Budget/Business Plan 2013-14, incorporating the Long Term Financial Plan 2013-14 to 2022-23. Seconded Cr Sloane CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

To receive and hear public submissions on the Draft Annual Budget & Business Plan 2013-14, incorporating the Long Term Financial Plan 2013-14 to 2022-23.

COMMENT

The Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) requires that Council develop Strategic Management Plans.

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The Council’s Annual Budget & Business Plan (AB&BP) 2013-14, incorporating the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2013-14 to 2022-23 has been prepared.

At the Special Council Meeting held on 21 May 2013, Council endorsed the draft AB&BP incorporating the annual review of the LTFP for public consultation from 29 May to 19 June 2013.

Council must consider any submission during the public consultation period before adopting its Annual Budget/Business Plan (with or without amendment) as required in Section 123 of the Act. Also pursuant to Section 122 of the Act, Council must undertake a review of its Long Term Financial Plan as soon as practical after adopting the Council’s Annual Budget/Business Plan.

The public consultation process provides an opportunity for the Community and business to review Council’s service provision in a transparent and accessible manner.

The consultation process:

public notices placed in the Leader, Herald and Bunyip newspapers on 29 May 2013;

a media release to highlight the Council Budget focus - Mayor provided additional information as and when requested by the media;

the draft AB&BP incorporating LTFP was available at Council’s Principal Office, Branch Offices/Libraries and on Council’s website;

at the 18 June 2013 Council Meeting: o at 10.05am, for a period of at least 1 hour, any interested person invited to address

Council in support of their written submission or address from any person who may wish to be heard.

Written Submissions Consultation closed at 5pm on 19 June 2013. The table below summarises submissions received and relevant officer commentary.

No Received

From Substance of Submission Comment Recommended

Budget Impact

1 Mr Birch Objecting to rate increase when salary not increasing and comparison with other metropolitan Council rates.

Noted.

Response on specific application to this ratepayer being provided directly to ratepayer.

Nil

2 Friends of the Library

Seeking significant injection of capital funding to Library Services, especially Mt Pleasant and Lyndoch, to expand buildings.

Initiatives to support increased services have been made in current year via transition to the One Library system. The improved publication offering through access to books and resources across the State suggests that rather than an expansion of infrastructure, a review or reconfiguration of existing space could be considered.

Acknowledged that specific capital is required to improve the current offering. Some funding has been dedicated to capital maintenance improvements in 2012/13 and further improvements will be budgeted for from building funds in 2013/14.

Any expansion of buildings will require extensive

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investigation and development of associated business plans.

Further to this, Council is budgeting for a full building condition assessment which will inform future management of Council building portfolio.

3 Group of Lyndoch Residents:

Sibohn Merenda Patricia Lear Irene Reinders [email protected] The McInerney Family John and Judy Neilson Liz ([email protected]) Lauren Walkington

New, upgraded and maintenance of footpaths in Lyndoch

Suggested locations:

1. Outside Noske House 2. Morphett Road 3. Connection of Robert

Street to Bitter Cres 4. Porter Street 5. Lord Lynedoch St to

Gilbert Street 6. Gilbert Street 7. Fergusson Court 8. Altona Road

Council has budgeted significantly more funds for maintenance repairs in 2013/14 footpath budget, being an extra $35,000.

Council has budgeted significantly more funds for capital upgrading (and if it chooses new) footpaths in 2013/14 being $127,628 from $1,551, after reallocations in 12/13 from the original budget of $121,551. Council has indicated the view to maintain this increased funding to remove upgrade backlog and address opportunities for improved services.

Council has foreshadowed an even further increase to the capital budget to support footpath work. Currently officers are targeting an additional $200,000 on 2013/14.

Once Council approves the budget, Officers will develop a list of works in townships, including taking into account committed works as a part of the Mt Pleasant and Angaston Plans, and present this list to Council for prioritisation and long term funding.

In the order of a further $200,000 to be budgeted for capital footpath works in 2013/14.

Estimated total budget would therefore be $327,628.

Funding for the additional works in 2013/14 will be funded as follows:

1. Armco Funding $50,000 -Staged replacement worst section higher priority 13/14

2. Vehicle; plant & equipment -plant rationalisation and sale of surplus plant $100,000; and

3. Allocation of additional $50,000 from greater growth figures than originally budgeted.

Item 4 received at a Council sub-office

Not previously sent to Elected Members

4 Resident S Wegener Lyndoch

Why can’t 10% discount for the REX be used in the café for spectators?

Noted. Council Officers will provide an appropriate response

Nil

Verbal Submissions No verbal submissions were received.



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All submissions must be assessed by Council to consider the affect, if approved, on the long term financial sustainability of Council and any risk management issues.


Detailed within this report and included as part of the draft Budget/Business Plan consultation and adoption process, and in accordance with the Act.

2.2.4 ANNUAL BUDGET & BUSINESS PLAN 2013-14 INCORPORATING THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2013-14 TO 2022-23 B1979

MOVED Cr Lykke that Pursuant to Section 122 and 123 of the Local Government Act 1999, having considered all submissions made during the public consultation period and amendments made as laid before the Council at this meeting:

the draft Annual Business Plan 2013-14 used for the purpose of Public Consultation, as amended, be adopted as The Barossa Council Annual Business Plan 2013-14;

the draft Annual Budget 2013-14, used for the purpose of Public Consultation, as amended, be adopted as The Barossa Council Annual Budget 2013-14;

the annual review of the draft Long Term Financial Plan 2013-14 to 2022-23, used for the purpose of Public Consultation, as amended, be adopted as The Barossa Council Long Term Financial Plan 2013-14 to 2022-23;

notes the Chief Executive Officer’s Sustainability report on the Council’s long term financial performance and position as recorded in the Annual Budget & Business Plan 2013-14, incorporating the Long Term Financial Plan 2013-14 to 2022-23; and

authorises the Chief Executive Officer to make necessary minor changes to the text of the Annual Budget & Business Plan 2013-14, incorporating the Long Term Financial Plan 2013-14 to 2022-23 prior to formal publication. Seconded Cr Miller CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

To adopt the consolidated Annual Budget & Business Plan (AB&BP) 2013-14, incorporating the annual review of the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2013-14 to 2022-23.

COMMENT

Public Submissions Pursuant to Section 123 (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act), Council has considered all submissions received for the public consultation process while finalising the Annual Business Plan. Revised Information Valuation Rating & Analysis

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Valuation data, as provided by the Valuer-General, has been received and updated in Council’s modelling tools, using the draft Rating Model as included within the Draft AB&BP for 2013-14. Updates have been made to the Property Valuation and include an increase in Natural Growth for this rating year of 1.43%. An amendment to the AB&BP for the supplementary valuations to Week 51 is included within the following Valuation and Differential Rating reports to this meeting and the AB&BP document. A review of required revenue was undertaken to ensure average increases are within the required quantum with the outcome for most land use codes being a reduction to the rates in $. A net increase of $153k in general rate revenue has been added to the budget for 2013-14 as a result of the development growth increase to valuations. Operating Budget Subsequent to the release of the Draft AB&BP and LTFP on the 21 May 2013, Officers have received new and revised information which has been included in the amended AB&BP and LTFP. The Chief Executive Officer, the Corporate Management Team (CMT), Budget Managers, and Finance officers, have undertaken a further review to the Budget over the last few weeks. The review resulted in various amendments to the operating budget, as follows:

What Details Amendments $ Favourable/

(Unfavourable) Default year 2013-14

Direct Purchases - Other Increase exp-hosting Alexandrina Council (3,000)

Contributions - LGA's Increase subs-LGA, S&H & Central Region (1,135)

Regional Bodies Support Increase subs-Wakefield Group (2,237)

Staff Training - Seminar/Conf Fees Increase training - Volunteer Conference (130)

Office rental Increase office rental-Barossa Village (2,656)

Regional Development - Misc Increase RDA Barossa funding agreement (105)

Septic Tank Application Fees Decrease Septic Tank Application Fees (5,000)

Office rental Increase BGWA rental/maint costs 50% (550)

Office rental BGWA rental/maint costs 50% (12,050)

Bridge Insurance Reduce Bridge Insurance 37,720

Rate Revenue Extra revenue less rebate 152,822

Salary Corporate & Community Services budget Salary adjustments to the budget (13,900)

Waste collection Extra revenue from properties (added through growth week 41 to week 49) 4,622

Recycling collection Extra revenue from properties (added through growth week 41 to week 49) 3,882

CWMS rate revenue Extra revenue from properties (added through growth week 41 to week 49) 36,431

CFS asset depreciation

Add back full year for 13-14 until outcome of leases is known (removed in LTFP for 14-15) (35,480)

Net Total Operating Budget Amendments

159,234

Who Details Amendments $ Favourable/

(Unfavourable) Default year 2013-14

Capital Expenditure

Footpaths Renewal & replacement of existing footpaths (100,000)

Footpaths New & Upgrade of footpaths (100,000)

Plant & Equipment Decrease purchases $118,000 and also sales of existing $18,000 100,000

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Bridge Guards Replacement of Armco safety guards 50,000

Net Total Capital Budget Amendments (50,000)

Leisure Options - Bus

Bus replacement –Reduction in expected cash for expected trade in of existing asset sale (18,688)

Net Total Budget Amendments

90,546

Amendments have been made to the draft Budgeted Financial Statements as a result of the rating adjustments and other minor expenditure increases and reductions.

The Nuriootpa Centennial Park Authority has approved their 2013-14 Budget. This information is contained within Council’s AB&BP. Annual Budget & Business Plan As required under Section 123 of the Act, the draft Business Plan has been prepared and is contained within the first section of the Draft Annual Budget and Business Plan (AB&BP) 2013-14. The consolidated Financial Statements are included in the “Annual Budget” section of the Draft Annual Budget and Business Plan 2013-14. Pursuant to Section 123 (7) of the Act, Council must adopt its Annual Business Plan with or without amendment before the adoption of its Annual Budget, as per the following excerpt:

Pursuant to Section 153(5)(a) of the Act, Council must adopt its AB&BP prior to adopting rates for the financial year. Amendments have been made to the draft Business Plan as a result of the adjustments and other minor wording changes. Long Term Financial Plan As required in Section 122 of the Act, Council must undertake a review of its LTFP as soon as practical after adopting the Councils Annual Business Plan. The annual review of the LTFP is included as a section within the document. It is noted that following the inclusion of the submissions and revised information above, the LTFP has been updated from the draft consultation document. The LTFP sits within the Business Planning Framework providing an integral link between the Council strategy and Council operations. Financial Sustainability & Performance Report As required in Section 122 of the Act, the Council’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is to prepare a report on the Council’s long term financial performance and position taking into account the provisions of Council’s annual business plan and strategic management plans. Council’s Financial Sustainability Principles play an important part in the preparation of the LTFP and are included in the document. Council has adopted the Local Government sector key financial indicators to assess Council’s long-term financial sustainability. The CEO report uses the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as a tool to analyse and measure forecasts to targets. The measurement of Council’s performance includes both financial and non-financial KPI’s. These are reported within the document in detail for the budget year and in summary for the LTFP. Council must ensure all adopted budgets are within established financial sustainability targets. In instances where ratios are not within a target, the LTFP adopted by Council will reflect a sustainable progression to such target. An explanation of the variances for the LTFP KPI’s are recorded in the document.

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A Financial Sustainability Performance Report has been included to the final AB&BP in the section “Long Term Financial Plan 2013-14 to 2022-23”.


LEGISLATION: Local Government Act COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN: 4.1 – Responsibility 4.3 – Systems


Council must ensure all adopted budgets are within established financial sustainability targets. In instances where ratios are not within a target, the LTFP adopted by Council will reflect a sustainable progression to such target. The original budget is adopted following an extensive preparation and consultation process, including the raising of rates at the appropriate levels for financial sustainability to be achieved.

Due to continuing rollout of a major software upgrade, estimates have been made for Waste collection and Community Wastewater Management Systems services areas for new service provisions and the flow on effect to rate income and operational expenditure. The Financial Sustainability analysis indicates that The Barossa Council is currently financially sustainable for the forecast period covered by the LTFP. For the 2013-14 Annual Budget & Business Plan:

KPI 1 – (Operating Surplus) surplus of $210K

KPI 2 – (Operating Surplus Ratio) a rolling 3 year (includes the last 2 years) a deficit of (0.5%) is within the acceptable, established target range set by Council, but will require ongoing quarterly review to monitor.

KPI 4 – (Net Financial Liabilities Ratio) at 56.5% is comfortably within Council adopted targets of zero to 100%.

KPI 6 – (Asset Sustainability Ratio) at 112.7% is better than Council’s adopted targets. It is imperative that Council’s financial sustainability principles and indicators are considered in budget processes and estimates. All budget estimates must include the measurement of all financial indicators and where relevant, the justification and implication for not working within these targets.

The LTFP target for an operating surplus over the combined forward five year period is met with a surplus of $2,199k falling within the acceptable, established target range set by Council. The objective for the review of Council’s LTFP is to achieve financial sustainability in the medium to longer term. In the absence of a regular review, financial sustainability will go unchecked, reducing Council’s ability to absorb unplanned activities or financial shocks and impacts. The Corporate and Organisational Management Teams will work to achieve the longer term target for further improvements to Council long financial sustainability through an ongoing budget and organisational initiatives include the following approach:-

Implementation of the approved Strategic Projects Program Continued development of zero based budget process for 2014-15 to recalculate all expenditure

and revenue settings across every operational area to find savings and potential increased revenues from sources not related to rates;

Undertake a review of the net cost of all services provided by Council to further drive opportunities for efficiencies;

Continue to review Council’s asset base for accurate depreciation charges, renewal requirements and sustainable service levels.

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Periodic updates on outcomes and options coming out of the work being undertaken has and will continue to be reported to Council.


Community Consultation of the draft Budget/Business Plan has been undertaken in accordance with the Act.

2.2.5 ADOPTION OF VALUATIONS FOR 2013-14 RATING PURPOSES B378

MOVED Cr Sloane that Council, in accordance with Section 167(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, adopts for rating purposes for the year ending 30 June 2014, the Valuer-General’s most recent valuations available to Council of the Capital Value in relation to the area of the Council, which specifies that the total of the values that are to apply within the area is $4,422,696,460 of which $ 4,319,472,462 is rateable. Seconded Cr de Vries CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

Property valuations received from the Valuer-General require adoption for the purpose of generating the 2013-14 rates.

COMMENT

The movement in property valuations from 2012-13 to 2013-14 is outlined in the table below. Table 1 – Property Valuations movement

Land Use Code

No. of assessments

12-13 Total Valuations

12-13 Average Valuation

No. of assessments

13-14 Total Valuations

13-14 Average Valuation

% Movement Total Valuations

Residential 1

8,270

2,599,855,939

314,372

8,472

2,575,048,7

96

303,948 -0.95%

Commercial 2-4

567

269,001,987

474,430

589

266,882,054

453,110 -0.79%

Industry - Light 5

40

16,443,189

411,080

43

14,604,247

339,634 -11.18%

Industry - Other 6

105

227,313,015

2,164,886

107

221,061,310

2,065,99

4 -2.75%

Primary Production 7

2,209

1,104,284,672

499,903

2,206

1,093,574,5

87

495,727 -0.97%

Vacant Land 8

716

100,664,710

140,593

622

98,966,380

159,110 -1.69%

Other 9

151

49,305,768

326,528

146

49,290,088

337,603 -0.03%

12,058

4,366,869,280

12,185

4,319,427,462 -1.09%

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There has been an increase of approximately $49million in the total property valuations from those tabled in the previous Public Consultation version of the Annual Budget and Business Plan 2013-14. This is as a direct result of recent re-visits, etc by the Valuer-General, including additional ‘new’ revenue from additional tenancies. (as reflected in the increase in the number of residential and commercial properties).




FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

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2.2.6 DECLARATION OF DIFFERENTIAL GENERAL RATES 2013-14 B378

MOVED Cr Lykke that Council, pursuant to Sections 152(1)(c)(i), 153(1)(b) and 156(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, declares the following differential general rates on rateable land within its area for the year ending 30 June 2014, based upon the capital value of the land, which rates vary by reference to land use categories as per Regulation 10 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 1999 as follows: (1) category 1 use (Residential), a rate of 0.31878 cents in the dollar; (2) category 2 (Commercial - Shop), category 3 (Commercial – Office) and category 4 (Commercial – Other) a rate of 0.48600 cents in the dollar; (3) category 5 use (Industry - Light), a rate of 0.50870 cents in the dollar; (4) category 6 use (Industry - Other), a rate of 1.44000 cents in the dollar; (5) category 7 use (Primary Production), a rate of 0.32600 cents in the dollar; (6) category 8 use (Vacant Land), a rate of 0.56060 cents in the dollar; (7) on rateable land of category 9 use (Other), a rate of 0.50250 cents in the dollar. Seconded Cr Sloane CARRIED

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RESIDENTIAL RATES CAP

MOVED Cr de Vries that Council, pursuant to Section 153(3) and (4) of the Local Government Act 1999, has determined to fix a maximum increase in general rates levied upon a property for the year ending 30 June 2014, which constitutes the principal place of residence of a principal ratepayer at: (a) 7.5% over and above the general rates levied for the 2012-13 financial year

(for residential ratepayers who are eligible for a State Government concession on their Council rates); or

(b) 15% over and above the general rates levied for the 2012-13 financial year (all

other residential ratepayers); provided that:

the property has been the principal place of residence of the principal ratepayer since at least 1 July 2012; and

the property has not been subject to improvements with a value of more than $20,000 since 1 July 2012.

Seconded Cr Roehr CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

To adopt the differential general rates-in-the-dollar to apply for the 2013-14 rating year.

COMMENT

Table 1 – Rate-in-$ comparison 2012-13 – 2013-14

12-13 Rate in

$/charge 12-13

Revenue

% of Total Rate

Revenue (excl Fixed

Chg)

Proposed 13-14 Rate in

$/charge 13-14

Revenue

% of Total Rate Revenue (excl

Fixed Chg) % Increase in

revenue

Residential 0.002967

7,713,773 47.01% 0.0031878

8,208,741 47.92% 6.4%

Commercial 0.004685

1,260,274 7.68% 0.0048600

1,297,047 7.57% 2.9%

Industry - Light 0.004952

81,427 0.50% 0.0050870

74,292 0.43% -8.8%

Industry - Other 0.013679

3,109,415 18.95% 0.0144000

3,183,283 18.58% 2.4%

Primary Production 0.003135

3,461,932 21.10% 0.0032600

3,565,053 20.81% 3.0%

Vacant Land 0.005396

543,187 3.31% 0.0056060

554,806 3.24% 2.1%

Other 0.004869

240,070 1.46% 0.0050250

247,683 1.45% 3.2%

Fixed Charge 268

3,054,128 284

3,262,876 6.8%

TOTAL

19,464,205 100.0%

20,393,779 100.0% 4.78%

There has been a nominal reduction in the proposed rates-in-the-dollar (from the Public Consultation version) due to an increase in the total property valuation (as a result of recent re-visits, etc by the

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Valuer-General, including additional ‘new’ revenue from recent sub-divisions (as reflected in the increase in the number of vacant land properties).




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2.2.7 DECLARATION OF FIXED CHARGE FOR RATING PURPOSES B385

MOVED Cr Lykke that Council, pursuant to Section 152 (1)(c)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999, declare a Fixed Charge of $284 on each separately valued piece of rateable land within the Council area for the year ending 30 June 2014. Seconded Cr Miller CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

To consider the imposition of a Fixed Charge on all rateable properties for the 2013-14 rating year.

COMMENT

A Fixed Charge of $284 represents a $16 increase from the amount applied for the 2012-13 rating year.





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2.2.8 DECLARATION OF 2013-14 WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE CHARGE B378

MOVED Cr de Vries that Council, pursuant to Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999, and in order to provide the service of waste collection in those parts of the Council’s area described in (3) below, declares the following service charges by reference to the nature and/or level of usage of the service, for the year ending 30 June 2014: 1. Non-recyclable Waste Collection (a) An annual service charge of $105.00 (75.00¢ per litre capacity for 140L collection

receptacles); (b) An annual service charge of $143.20 (59.67¢ per litre capacity for 240L collection

receptacles); except in instances where, subject to written application to and approval by the Council, residential households with six or more permanent residents may receive a 240L receptacle at the same service charge level of a 140L receptacle. 2. Recyclable Waste Collection An annual service charge of $50.40 (21.00¢ per litre capacity for 240L collection receptacles. 3. Parts of Council Area (a) The townships of Angaston, Lyndoch, Moculta, Mount Pleasant, Nuriootpa,

Stockwell, Tanunda and Williamstown; (b) The policy areas of Eden Valley and Springton; (c) Land in the Council’s area between Altona Road and Barossa Valley Way known

as “Altona”; (d) Any other part of the Council area not otherwise described in this section to which

the Council makes available (at this date) a waste collection service.

Seconded Cr Kies CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

To consider the declaration of the Waste Collection Service Charge for the 2013-14 rating year.

COMMENT

The proposed service charges are based on the estimated cost to Council in providing the service.

Pursuant to Section 155(5) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council cannot recover by way of the service rate an amount exceeding the estimated cost of operating the service.





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2.2.9 DECLARATION OF COMMUNITY WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (CWMS) RATE AND SERVICE CHARGE B383

MOVED Cr Harris That Council, pursuant to Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999, declare a service rate and charge for the year ending 30 June 2014, in the following areas to which Council makes available a Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS):

1. Lyndoch, Mount Pleasant, Nuriootpa, Penrice, Stockwell, Tanunda and Williamstown – Residential & Vacant Land Properties

(a) An annual service charge of $280 and a service rate of 0.00556 cents in the dollar of the capital value of assessments of occupied residential rateable land;

(b) an annual service charge of $100 on each assessment of vacant rateable and non-rateable land.

2. Lyndoch, Mount Pleasant, Nuriootpa, Penrice, Stockwell, Tanunda and Williamstown – Non-Residential & Non-Vacant Land Properties

A service rate of 0.1171 cents in the dollar of the capital value of occupied non-residential rateable land.

3. Springton – Residential & Vacant Land Properties (a) An annual service charge of $520 (including a capital repayment contribution of

$245) on assessments of occupied residential rateable land; (b) an annual service charge of $245.00 on assessments of occupied non-rateable

land; (c) an annual service charge of $55 on each assessment of vacant rateable and non-

rateable land.

4. Springton – Non-Residential & Non-Vacant Land Properties A service rate of 0.1171 cents in the dollar of the capital value of occupied non-residential rateable land.

Seconded Cr Sloane CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

To consider the declaration of Community Wastewater Management Systems (CWMS) rates and charges for the 2013-14 rating year.

COMMENT

The proposed service rates and charges are based on the estimated cost to Council in delivering the service.

Pursuant to Section 155(5) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council cannot recover by way of the service rate and charges an amount exceeding the estimated cost of operating, maintaining, improving and replacing the service.

The introduction of a Residential Service charge component is based on discussions at previous Council Workshops and is consistent with recommendations from the 2008 Rating Review document prepared in January 2008. (The Residential Service charge will be phased in over a number of years to eventually replace the service rate (i.e. valuation based) component). The Springton CWMS scheme for residential properties within the township is based on a service charge component (i.e. no ‘valuation-based’ service rate component). Subsequently, all residential properties within Springton will pay the same CWMS service fee.

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2.2.10 DECLARATION OF SEPARATE RATE FOR THE BAROSSA AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTRE

MOVED Cr de Vries that Council, pursuant to Sections 154 and 156(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, for the purpose of raising $868,950 to meet loan repayments for the funding of the activity which is the Barossa Aquatic and Fitness Centre, declares the following differential Separate Rates for year 5 of 6 years, within parts of the area of Council comprising all rateable land, (except land with a vacant land use) for the year ending 30 June 2014, based upon the capital value of the land which rates vary by reference to land use categories as per Regulation 10 of the Local Government Act (General) Regulations 1999 as follows: (1) Category 1 use (Residential), a rate of 0.01956 cents in the dollar; (2) Category 2 use (Commercial – Shop), Category 3 use (Commercial – Office)

and Category 4 use (Commercial – Other), a rate of 0.03327 cents in the dollar;

(3) Category 5 use (Industry – Light), a rate of 0.03327 cents in the dollar; (4) Category 6 use (Industry – Other), a rate of 0.0784 cents in the dollar; (5) Category 7 use (Primary Production), a rate of 0.00749 cents in the dollar; (6) Category 9 use (Other), a rate of 0.03327 cents in the dollar.

Rebate of Separate Rate for the Barossa Aquatic and Fitness Centre That Council, pursuant to Section 166(1)(l) of the Local Government Act 1999, grants a rebate of 50% on the Separate Rate to the principal ratepayer of rateable land within the land use Category 1 (Residential), Category 7 (Primary Production) and Category 9 (Other), where the principal ratepayer is eligible for a State Government concession on their Council Rates. Seconded Cr Lykke CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

To adopt the differential separate rates-in-the-dollar to apply for the 2013-14 rating year.

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COMMENT

The proposed Separate Rate is to be applied (pursuant to Sections 154 and 156(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999) on all rateable properties (excluding vacant allotments) to fund the first six years of loan repayments due on a $7M loan drawn in 2009-10 and a further $2M loan drawn in 2010-11. (The loan repayments for subsequent years then being absorbed within the existing General Rates). A rebate of 50% of the Separate Rate will apply for all ratepayers who are eligible for a State Government concession on their Council Rates.

As a result of the reduced valuation base the rates in $ used for the Separate Rate have been increased on all Land Use Codes. The application of the Separate Rate calculation to individual assessments will vary depending on the valuation movement from last year.




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2.2.11 DECLARATION OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LEVIES B383

MOVED Cr de Vries that Council, in exercise of the powers contained in Section 154 of the Local Government Act 1999, for the year ending 30th June 2014, (1) and in order to reimburse the Council for the amount contributed to the Adelaide

and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board, a levy in the nature of a separate rate be imposed comprising 0.00958 cents in the dollar of the Capital Value of land, on all rateable land in the Council’s area in the area of that Board in accordance with Section 95 of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004;

(2) and in order to reimburse the Council for the amount contributed to the SA Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board, a levy in the nature of a separate rate be imposed comprising 0.0106 cents in the dollar of the Capital Value of land, on all rateable land in the Council’s area in the catchment area of that Board, in accordance with Section 95 of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004.

Seconded Cr Harris CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

To consider the declaration of the State Government Natural Resource Management levies for the 2013-14 rating year.

COMMENT

The levies are collected on behalf of the State Government and then forwarded to the various Boards on a quarterly basis.

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2.2.12 PAYMENT OF RATES B378

MOVED Cr Angas that:

(1) Pursuant to Section 181(1) of the Local Government Act 1999, all rates and charges will be payable in four quarterly instalments due on 3 September 2013, 3 December 2013, 4 March 2014 and 3 June 2014; provided that in cases where the initial account requiring payment of rates is not sent at least 30 days prior to this date, or an amended account is required to be sent, authority to fix the date by which rates must be paid in respect of those assessments affected, is hereby delegated to the Chief Executive Officer.

(2) Pursuant to Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer be delegated power under Section 181(4)(b) of the Act to enter into agreements with ratepayers relating to the payment of rates in any case where he considers it necessary or desirable to do so.

Seconded Cr Sloane CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

To consider quarterly payment due dates for the 2013-14 rating year

COMMENT

In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1999, rate payments must be offered on a quarterly basis in September, December, March and June each year.




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3. NEXT MEETING Ordinary Council meeting on 16 July 2013 at 9.00am. 4. CLOSURE OF MEETING Mayor Hurn declared the meeting closed at 5.20pm.

Confirmed at Council Meeting 16 July 2013

Date:......................................... Mayor:......................................

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