Operational Plan - Yass Valley Council · 2019-12-20 · environmental protection through sensible planning OPERATIONAL PLAN ATIVITIES Responsibility of Director of Planning DELIVERY

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Operational Plan 2019/2020

May 2019

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Yass Valley Council would like to take this opportunity to

thank our community for their contributions to the Regional

Community Strategic Plan which has provided the basis for

the development of Council’s Delivery Program and

Operational Plan.

Acknowledgements

Contents

Our Councillors 4............................................................................

Message from the Mayor .............................................................5

What is an Operational Plan? ..................................................... .6

We are working towards our community’s goals.........................7

Our Environment ..................................................................8

Our Economy ..................................................................... 16

Our Community ................................................................. 21

Our Infrastructure 30..............................................................

Our Civic Leadership……………………………………………………....44

Statement of Revenue Policy .................................................... 52

Fees and Charges ...................................................................... 62

Annual Budget ...........................................................................85

Identified Projects 2018/2019 ...................................................92

Long Term Financial Plan update ..............................................94

Draft Operational Plan 2019/2020Operational Plan 2019/2020 3

Our Councillors

Mayor Rowena

Abbey

Cr Cecil Burgess Cr Allison Harker Cr Geoff Frost Cr Mike Reid

Cr Michael McManus Cr Jasmin Jones Cr Kim Turner Cr Nathan Furry


On behalf of my fellow Councillors I am proud to present the 2019/2020 Operational Plan which includes the 2019/2020 Budget, Fees & Charges and Rates Charges for Yass Valley.

The individual projects and activities that will be undertaken in 2019/2020 to achieve the commitments made in the Delivery Program 2017-2021 are detailed in this Operational Plan.

The framework for our Plan is based on our 2016-2036 Regional Community Strategic Plan (CSP) that identifies the community’s priorities and expectations for the next twenty years. It also contains budget information, outlining how Council will fund the delivery of each of the key projects.

The activities and projects are based on the actions outlined in the four year Delivery Program. Together, this Plan will keep Council on track to deliver on our community goals in our Regional CSP.

The Operational Plan allocates responsibility for each project or activity to a program area of Council. This is then filtered into program area plans, project plans and individual work plans. It is supported by Council’s 2019/2020 Budget, which outlines the capital works program and key infrastructure projects Council will carry out in the same financial year. Council has in place a number of mechanisms for measuring the success or effectiveness of each of the activities. Progress on each of the commitments is monitored regularly and reported back to Council in six monthly and annual reports.

2019/2020 is going to be another big year for Yass Valley, with a large focus on key infrastructure upgrades. 11 load-limited timber bridges will have been replaced or undergoing replacement which will have a significant economic benefit to the region’s agricultural sector. This major infrastructure program is due to Council successfully obtaining $2.485M funding through round 3 of the NSW Government's Fixing Country Roads

Program. Council was able to match the grant funding (50/50) due to funds raised through the Special Rate Variation introduced in 2016/2017.

With the introduction of the SRV Council made a promise to the community that the additional rate income raised would be directed into infrastructure projects. The Timber Bridge Replacement Program is evidence of this. Originally it would have taken 25+ years to fund such an extensive infrastructure upgrade. Through the SRV this current Program will now be completed by 2020.

Yass Valley is a growing and prosperous regional community, and as a Council we understand our responsibility to be planning for and preparing for the continuing needs of our community. We have a lot we want to achieve and while we are on track we still have some ground to make up to where we want to be. With your support and engagement we hope to achieve many things as a community, continuing to make Yass Valley a wonderful place to live, work and play.

Rowena Abbey

Mayor, Yass Valley

Message from the Mayor


What is an Operational Plan?

The Operational plan supports the Delivery Program and sets out Yass Valley Council’s planned activities for 2019/2020.

The operational plan identifies the individual projects and activities that will be undertaken within the next financial year to achieve the actions made in the Delivery Program.

The Operational Plan allocates responsibilities for each activity and identifies how their effectiveness will be measured.

The Operational Plan includes Council’s detailed annual budget, statement of revenue policy, including the proposed rates, fees and charges for the financial year.


We are working towards our community’s goals

The community of Yass Valley outlined their goals and aspirations for the place they live during the development of our Regional Community Strategic Plan (CSP). Yass Valley Council has considered these goals and aspirations in developing the Delivery Program and Operational Plan to ensure that Council is working towards the achievement of the community’s goals. We have set out this plan along the 5 strategic pillars so that the links to the CSP are easily identified and we have developed measures to demonstrate how we are progressing towards these goals.


Our Environment CSP Strategy EN1

Protect and enhance the existing natural environment, including flora and fauna native to the region

OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of Director of Planning

DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION - EN1.1

Protect our natural assets in line with community values

EN1.1.1 Ensure assessment of development applications protects our natural environment

EN1.1.2 Plans of management will be developed for all council owned community land


Work with Office of Environment & Heritage to maintain a network of connected native vegetation (including reserves and council land)

EN1.2.1 Amend the Yass Valley Local Environmental Plan (LEP) Natural Resources Biodiversity Map to incorporate updated data

EN1.2.2 Maintain an Accredited Assessor under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016

WE WILL MEASURE PROGRESS BY:

Ensuring the Yass Valley LEP incorporates the most current biodiversity data

The number of Council owned or managed properties surveyed for their Biodiversity Values


The number of development applications which have considered environmental values in their assessmentHaving Plans of management adopted by Council


CSP Strategy EN1 Protect and enhance the existing natural environment,

including flora and fauna native to the region

OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of Director of Planning/Director of Engineering


Meet obligations for weed control in the Yass Valley Local Government Area

EN1.3.1 Maintain a Biosecurity Weeds Officer to undertake duties as required under the provisions of the Biosecurity Act and associated programs (Weed Action Program)


Developing a Project Plan for the Biosecurity Weed Officer Implementing a program for weed control in the local

government area (LGA) Recording the number of inspections undertaken in the LGA

on Council maintained land Recording the number of inspections undertaken in the LGA

on private property Reporting monthly to NSW Department of Primary Industry

(DPI)on weed control activities


CSP Strategy EN2

Adopt environmental sustainability practices


DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION – EN2.1

Implement Council’s Environmental Sustainability Policy across all Council operations

EN2.1.1 Continue to implement projects and activities identified in the action plan under the Environmental Sustainability policy


Improve water efficiency of Council operations

EN2.2.1 Ensure new or refurbished buildings and facility designs incorporate water efficiency measures


Conduct Engagement Programs that encourage positive behaviour change in the community

EN2.3.1 Coordinate Clean Up Australia Day activities including organising rubbish pickup at approved sites, advertising and assisting volunteer groups.

EN2.3.2 Publish #SustainabilitySunday on Council’s social media platform


The completion of projects identified in the Action Plan


Ensuring water efficiency measures are incorporated into new facilities and refurbishment of current facilities


Increased community participation in the Clean Up Australia Day event

Weekly social media posts being published


CSP Strategy EN2

Adopt environmental sustainability practices



Work with schools to increase awareness of caring for the local environment

EN2.4.1 Continue to coordinate delivery of EnviroMentors workshops in local primary schools as part of the Hands On for Less Waste Project


Consider water sensitive urban design principles in development assessment

EN2.5.1 Major Development Applications reviewed with Water Sensitive Urban Design principles considered


The number of children participating in workshops


The consideration of Water Sensitive Urban Design principles in the assessment of major developments


CSP Strategy EN3

Protect and rehabilitate waterways and catchments



Engage with the community and external agencies to deliver programs which improve the health of the Yass River and tributaries

EN3.1.1 Continue to contribute to regional water quality data by participating in the Waterwatch program, submitting monthly data for two sites on the Yass River.


Increase community awareness of the importance of stormwater health and quality

EN3.2.1 Participate in the H2OK Stormwater Education Project, run by the ACT Government for the ACT and surrounding region.


Deliver Plan of Management for the Yass Gorge

EN3.3.1 Undertake Council's responsibilities under the Yass Gorge Plan of Management


The number of reports submitted on time


The number of community engagement activities (such as drain stencilling and media items)


The number of activities in the Plan of Management completed


CSP Strategy EN4

Maintain a balance between growth, development and environmental protection through sensible planning



Ensure Council's statutory planning instruments are up to date and reflective of community needs

EN4.1.1 Undertake ongoing strategic land use planning and reviews of existing instruments


Ensure development application assessment is thorough and efficient

EN4.2.1 Review the development process and implement changes aligning with the NSW governments best practice guidelines


Finalising the Yass Valley Comprehensive Development Control PlanFinalising Murrumbateman, Bookham, Bowning & Binalong Flood StudiesContinuing the Murrumbateman Land Investigation


Improvement on development application assessment timeframes when compared to the previous year


CSP Strategy EN5

To investigate and implement approaches to reduce our carbon footprint



Reduce rubbish to landfill through effective waste management and recycling

EN5.1.1 Finalise strategy to reduce waste going to landfill. EN5.1.2 Actively participate in the various Canberra Region Joint Organisation waste

reduction programs including Household Chemical collection, Garage Sale Trail event and green waste study.


Work with local businesses to encourage recycling

EN5.2.1 Undertake survey of businesses in Yass and Murrumbateman to establish what waste types is generated and could be separated for recycling.


Promote initiatives in the community such as Eat/Shop Local, Love your Leftovers and being efficient with electricity

EN5.3.1 Continue weekly #SustainabilitySunday posts on Facebook. EN5.3.2 Launch media program showcasing the sustainability efforts made by local

businesses. EN5.3.3 Continue community workshops under the "Hands On for Less Waste" project.


Finalising the Strategy and adoption by Council Reducing the per capital percentage of waste going to

landfill by 20% based on the benchmark from 2017/18 over the 10 year period to 2026/27

Participation in Canberra Region Joint Organisation programs (100%)

WE WILL MEASURE PROGRESS BY: Completion of survey and report presented to Council


The number of social media posts The launch of promotional programs The number of workshops held


CSP Strategy EN5

To investigate and implement approaches to reduce our carbon footprint



Investigate low carbon technologies when Council assets are developed or due for replacement

EN5.4.1 Reviewing assets that are being developed or due for replacement in the next 12 months, and explore options which utilise low carbon best practice


Encourage efficient use of renewable energy by Yass Valley households

EN5.5.1 Include posts about energy in #SustainabilitySunday weekly posts.


Investigating funding opportunities for alternate energy use for Council, including use of solar energy for Council buildings and facilities

Ensuring carbon emissions are considered as part of the procurement process when replacing plant items


The number of social media posts encouraging energy efficiency


Our Economy

CSP Strategy EC1

Capitalise on the region's close proximity to Canberra and its position as a convenient hub to South East Australia to

attract industry and investment


DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION - EC1.1

Facilitate business excellence, innovation and collaboration in the Yass Valley LGA to build stronger business networks and support structures identified through the Economic Development Committee and relevant government agencies and community organisations

EC1.1.1 Support and encourage participation in relevant business excellence award programs

EC1.1.2 Collaborate with regional innovation networks to facilitate innovation and entrepreneurship

DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION - EC1.2

Enhance and promote the Yass Valley brand to drive positive economic activity

EC1.2.1 Implement relevant early stage actions identified in the Southern Tablelands Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS) - Liveability and visitor economy

Evaluating outcomes from workshops

Reporting against business enquiries to conversion


The number of local businesses successful in achieving finalist status or better

Demonstrating positive outcomes from collaboration


Demonstrating positive outcomes from plan implementation


DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION – EC2.2

Collaborate with regional tourism stakeholders

EC2.2.1 Investigate the feasibility of delivering collaborative tourism services with the Tablelands local government areas (LGA's)

EC2.2.2 Work collaboratively with LGA's within the Destination Southern NSW (DSNSW) and Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO) to deliver tourism outcomes identified within the DSNSW Destination Management Plan and priority projects

EC2.2.3 Facilitate the development of the Murrumbateman Winery Trail

EC2.2.4 Implement activities that develop export ready tourism businesses



Enhance and promote the Yass Valley brand to drive positive tourism outcomes

EC2.1.1 Implement Yass Valley tourism action plan

CSP Strategy EC2

Jointly develop appropriate tourism opportunities and promote the region as a destination


Reporting against trends identified via Tablelands Tourism Monitor

Reporting against trends from data reported through Tourism Research Australia

Reporting against activities and trends via Council’s Tourism Plan and monitor


The outcome of feasibility reported to Council The achievement of plan goals The number of funding applications lodged Reviewing and including the Murrumbateman Winery Trail

in Council’s Pedestrian and Mobility Plan (PAMP) The number of export ready tourism businesses




Identify and participate in initiatives that assist small business

EC3.1.1 Participate in activities under the NSW Government's Office of Small Business - Small Business Month and Easy to Do Business (ETDB) programs

EC3.1.2 Collaborate with Yass Valley Business Chamber, State and Federal agencies to deliver skills development workshops and networking events for small business

CSP Strategy EC3

Support and foster conditions that enable local and small/home-based businesses to grow


Demonstrating positive outcomes of activities The number of referrals through ETDB program Demonstrating positive outcomes from workshops and

networking events




Protect rural lands for agricultural purposes

EC4.1.1 Ensure agricultural use of the land is considered in all rural development applications


Identify opportunities and barriers for the agricultural industry in Yass Valley

EC4.2.1 Implement relevant early stage actions identified in Southern Tablelands Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS) - Agriculture

CSP Strategy EC4

Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive and innovative agricultural industry


The number of development applications which have considered rural agricultural use in their assessment


Demonstrating positive outcomes from plan implementation


CSP Strategy EC5

Encourage collaboration between businesses, government and training providers to develop

employment and training opportunities for young people in the region



Facilitate networking and collaboration amongst stakeholders

EC5.1.1 Support training and employment initiatives for young people


Reporting against trends in the youth unemployment rate Demonstrating positive outcomes from supporting training

and employment initiatives for young people eport against trends in the unemployment rate


Our Community

CSP Strategy CO1 Facilitate and encourage equitable access to community

infrastructure and services such as health care, education and transport

OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of General Manager/Director of Planning

DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION - CO1.1

Provide an accessible library service to all of the community

CO1.1.1 Providing a library service that enables equitable access to information and programs


Advocate to the State Government and relevant agencies to ensure that transport, health and educational services are delivered equitably to all residents

CO1.2.1 Advocate to the State Government and relevant agencies to ensure equitable access to community, health and education services and funding to support infrastructure growth

CO1.2.2 Advocate to Transport NSW to undertake a community and public transport audit


Survey residents’ level of satisfaction


Survey residents’ level of satisfaction Ensuring a transport audit has been undertaken Demonstrating progress under the Memorandum of

Understanding between Council and the Department of Education


CSP Strategy CO1 Facilitate and encourage equitable access to community

infrastructure and services such as health care, education and transport



Ensure plans are in place for accessible community facilities and services in consultation with the Access Committee

CO1.3.1 Ensure infrastructure and service improvement programs are in place to provide the appropriate accessible community facilities and services


Ensuring projects identified within the Yass Valley Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) are completed and consistent with budget allocations

Ensuring actions completed within the Disability Inclusion Action Plan are consistent with budget allocations


CSP Strategy CO2 Encourage and facilitate active and creative participation

in community life


DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION – CO2.1

Deliver robust and diverse community engagement opportunities

CO2.1.1 Implement Council’s Community Engagement Strategy


Ensure the community is well informed about its projects, policies and programs

CO2.2.1 Undertake community engagement activities


The survey results measuring the number of people who feel they can have a say on important issues

The number of residents who participated in community engagement activities in the last 12 months period


The survey results measuring the number of people who feel they can have a say on important issues

The number of residents who participated in community engagement activities in the last 12 months period


CSP Strategy CO2

Encourage and facilitate active and creative participation in community life



Develop and implement a Public Art Strategy that includes specific actions for the development of creative pursuits

CO2.3.1 Develop a Public Art Strategy


Provide a library service that facilitates creative participation in community life

CO2.4.1 Deliver a range of community-focused library programs.


Support the growth of a diverse range of community events

CO2.5.1 Provide access to financial support for development of community events through Council's Community Grants Program

CO2.5.2 Encourage cooperative marketing of major events through Seasonal Major Event Marketing Program

C02.5.3 Publicise upcoming community events on Council's website and via Yass Valley Views

WE WILL MEASURE PROGRESS BY: The completion and adoption of a Public Art Strategy


The number and type of community-focused library programs conducted

The number of participants in library programs


The number and value of Community Grants allocated to given for community events.

The number of events participating in the Seasonal Major Event Marketing Program

The number of events provided publicity

- - The number


OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of Director of Planning/Director of Finance & Corporate Services


Encourage and support existing and new interagency groups

CO3.1.1 Participate in relevant interagency groups


Connecting the community to Yass Valley Council through a range of Advisory Committees

CO3.1.2 Support the operations of Council's Advisory Committees. Monitor and advise on the need for and effectiveness of Council's Advisory Committees


Support the growth and development of volunteering

CO3.2.1 Continue to engage volunteers in providing Council’s Home Living Support and Library Services

CSP Strategy CO3 Foster and encourage positive social behaviours to

maintain our safe, healthy and connected community


The number and type of interagencies Council officials participated in

Number and type of interagencies Council officia


The number and type of completed projects

Number and type of interagencies C


The number of volunteers involved in providing Council’s Home Living Support and Library services

The number and type of interagencies Council officials participated in

tNumber and type


CSP Strategy CO3 Foster and encourage positive social behaviours to

maintain our safe, healthy and connected community



Develop a Crime Prevention Plan

CO3.3.1 Review crime statistics to determine the need for a Crime Prevention Plan


Foster Road Safety Awareness

CO3.4.1 Monitor and implement programs for road safety improvements and awareness


The number of programs and community engagement activities identified and undertaken in the road safety education budget

The number of funding and grants received for and expended on road safety upgrades and improvements

OP - Programs and community en


The completion of a Review

Number and type of interagencies Council officia



DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION – CO4.1 Ensure appropriate controls are in place to conserve heritage value of our built environment

CO4.1.1 Review and update the Heritage Schedule within the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) to incorporate heritage guidelines for development

CO4.1.2 Finalise the Yass Valley Comprehensive Development Control Plan


Continue the Heritage Advisory Service

CO4.2.1 Continue to secure co-funding for the Local Heritage Grants Program and advisory service from the Office of Environment & Heritage


Submitting applications for funding to the Office of Environment & Heritage and completion of acquittals

Securing annual funding from the NSW Office of Environment & Heritage

Securing annual funding

CSP Strategy CO4

Recognise and celebrate our diverse cultural identities and protect and maintain our community's natural and

built environment


The completion of the Yass Valley Comprehensive Development Control Plan

The inclusion of an up to date heritage schedule within the LEP

er and type of interagencies Council offi




Continue the Local Heritage Grants Program

CO4.3.1 Encourage owners of local heritage properties to seek funding for small conservation projects


Implement the Yass Valley Aboriginal Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in conjunction with the Aboriginal Consultative Committee CO4.4.1 Completion of the actions identified in the RAP CO4.4.2 Assist in conducting The National Aboriginal Islander Day Observance Committee

(NAIDOC) Week and Reconciliation Week events as provided for in the RAP

CSP Strategy CO4

Recognise and celebrate our diverse cultural identities and protect and maintain our community's natural and

built environment


The allocation of Heritage Grants budget to suitable applicants

Securing annual funding from the NSW Office of


The actions identified in the RAP which are completed

The nature of assistance provided in conducting NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week events

The actions identified i


CSP Strategy CO5

Maintain our rural lifestyle



Ensure the community is attractive and vibrant while maintaining our village atmosphere

CO5.1.1 Develop and maintain CBD streetscapes and village community spaces


Completing annual maintenance programs associated with streetscapes

Identifying and programming improvement projects associated with streetscapes

- Response data relating to service requests


CSP Strategy IN1

Develop high speed rail links between the region, Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne

OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of General Manager

DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION – IN1.1

Assess the advantages and disadvantages for Yass Valley of any high speed rail proposal

IN1.1.1 Assess advantages and disadvantages on any high speed rail proposals for Yass Valley

Our Infrastructure


Assessing the advantages and disadvantages determined on any proposals for high speed rail for Yass Valley

Assessing the advantages and disadvant


CSP Strategy IN2

Improve public transport links to connect towns within the region and increase access to major centres


Funding commitments for upgrade work on the Barton Highway in place

Continued participation in Cross-border and interagency meetings to further the business case and design of the Barton Highway duplication

Funding commitments for upgrade work on

OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES

Responsibility of General Manager


Lobby the Federal and State Governments to upgrade the Barton Highway

IN2.1.1 Continue advocating on behalf of the Yass Valley for the Federal and State Governments to fund further duplication of the Barton Highway

IN2.1.2 Participate in cross-border and interagency meetings to further the business case and design of the Barton Highway duplication


Advocate for public transport links or improved services where there is a demonstrated community need

IN2.2.1 Advocate for public transport links or improved services where there is a demonstrated community need


Seek funding opportunities to deliver upgrade works on regional roads

IN2.3.1 Seek funding opportunities to deliver upgrade works on regional roads


Continued advocacy for the maintenance and expansion of public transport links

Continued advocacy for t


The length of upgrade work delivered on regional roads

The value of grants obtained to upgrade regional roads

Length of u


OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of Director of Engineering

DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION - IN3.1

Deliver transport asset infrastructure, maintenance, renewal and enhancement programs for urban, rural and regional roads to maintain or improve overall condition

IN3.1.1 Develop and deliver annual programs for road renewal and construction, including bridges and stormwater


Annual Capital Work programs being completed

The value of grants received and expended for road upgrades and improvements

The timber bridge replacement program implemented for 11 bridges.

The completion of Annual Capita

CSP Strategy IN3

Maintain and improve road infrastructure and connectivity


CSP Strategy IN3



DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION - IN3.1 cont’d

Deliver transport asset infrastructure, maintenance, renewal and enhancement programs for urban, rural and regional roads to maintain or improve overall condition

IN3.1.2 Develop and deliver annual maintenance programs for urban, rural and regional roads based on priority and in accordance with allocated budgets

IN3.1.3 Implement sound asset management practices in accordance with industry

standards


Ensuring roads are inspected in line with the annual program

Gravel roads in the annual maintenance program graded in line with road hierarchy for unsealed roads

The completion of the annual sealed roads maintenance program

The completion of Annual Capital


An assessment of the condition undertaken on 1/3 of the road network

Programming for transport asset renewal and upgrading implemented

Ensuring the Asset Management plan review is completed

The comple


CSP Strategy IN3




Deliver Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) state road maintenance and renewal programs in accordance with the Road Maintenance Council Contract

IN3.2.1 Deliver Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) state road maintenance and renewal programs in accordance with the Road Maintenance Council Contract


Completion of annual heavy patching and reseal programs

Routine network inspections undertaken in accordance with the Road Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC)

Completion of the routine maintenance program

'Acceptable' or better performance rating from the RMS achieved

RMS Contracts undertaken at no cost to Council

The completion of Annual Capital W




Develop and maintain new and existing recreational and community assets to address our communities needs in a sustainable manner

IN4.1.1 Develop and maintain sports grounds and associated facilities to a standard that enables use by a variety of users

IN4.1.2 Develop and maintain parks, playgrounds and other open spaces to a standard that enables use by a variety of users

IN4.1.3 Maintain and operate Council’s commercial assets including swimming pools and Yass Caravan Park

CSP Strategy IN4 Maintain and update existing community facilities and

support the development of new community infrastructure as needed


The completion of the annual maintenance program associated with sportsgrounds

Identifying and programming improvement projects associated with sportsgrounds

The completion of Annual Capital Work pr


Completion of the annual maintenance program associated with parks and open spaces

Identifying and programming improvement projects associated with parks and open spaces

OP - Expending the parks and re


Completion of annual maintenance program associated with commercial assets

Identifying and programming improvement projects associated with commercial assets

Providing learn to swim and water safety programs at Council’s swimming pools

Undertaking reviews of services at Caravan Park to maintain or achieve a 'very good' online rating for the caravan park.

Reviewing the ongoing commercial operation of the Yass Caravan Park

The comple





DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION – IN4.1 – Cont’d


IN4.1.4 Manage Council’s properties and buildings

IN4.1.5 Develop Plans of Management for Community land and Crown land devolved to Council


The number of plans of Management for Community and Crown Lands completed

OP - Buildings Asset Manage


Buildings Asset management Plan for Council buildings and facilities completed

Maintain operating cost of Council’s buildings and facilities within allocated budgets

OP - Buildings Asset Management Plan for C





DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION – IN4.1 – cont’d


IN4.1.8 Develop and operate Council's cemeteries.

IN4.1.9 Provision of a pedestrian and cycleway network


Requests for burial plot or internment actioned on the day

of enquiry

Completion of annual maintenance program associated with

cemeteries

Finalising and implementing the Strategic Plan for Yass Lawn Cemetery

The completion of Annual Capital Wor


Completion of annual maintenance program associated with pedestrian and cycleway networks

Identifying and programming improvement projects associated with pedestrian and cycleway networks

OP - Pedestrian and c






Ensure sufficient land is appropriately located for future Council facilities and emergency services

IN4.2.1 Ensure that as settlement grows locations are appropriately earmarked for Council facilities and emergency services


Ensuring locations for future Council facilities and emergency services are identified to support settlement growth

Locations for future Council facilities a


CSP Strategy IN5 Ensure high quality water supply options for the towns in

the region



Council to supply quality water, cater for growth and quality enhancements that addresses the community needs

IN5.1.1 Council to supply quality water, cater for growth and quality enhancements that address the community needs


Reliability in line with average Department of Primary Industries water outage rate

Compliance with Health Department measures that ensure safe drinking water

Implementation of corrective actions on water quality measures within one month

Benchmarking of water supply costs per capita/household with like Councils undertaken

Participation in the development of a Regional water strategy

Undertaking business case and final design for the upgrade to the Yass Water Treatment Plant

Completion of annual operational and maintenance programs associated with the water supply network

Reviewing and implement the Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan

OP - Reliability in


CSP Strategy IN6 Implement safe, accessible and efficient waste

management and recycling options for general and green waste and sewage



Provide and operate a quality sewer network. Cater for growth and quality enhancements that address the community needs

IN6.1.1 Operate an efficient sewerage management network


Provide an efficient and sustainable waste service

IN6.2.1 Operation of domestic and commercial waste collection

IN6.2.2 Decommissioning of Murrumbateman Landfill in accordance with Landfill Closure Plan and relevant Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) guidelines


Reliability in line with average Department of Primary Industries sewer blockages rate

Compliance with EPA Licence on sewer treatment plant discharge

Benchmarking of sewerage costs per capita/household with like Councils undertaken

Completion of annual operational and maintenance programs associated with the sewer network

Reviewing and implement the Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan

OP - Reliability in line with aver


Reducing the number of complaints for non- collection of domestic kerbside bins

Developing Waste Strategy taking into account current Canberra Region Joint Organisation direction in waste management and Council’s resolution on reducing waste to landfill

Closing the Murrumbateman landfill

OP - Number


CSP Strategy IN7 Secure improvements for and future proof

telecommunications infrastructure



Advocate for servicing of mobile telephone blackspot areas

IN7.1.1 Advocating for the continued installation of mobile telephone towers and related infrastructure to be prioritised in blackspot (no coverage) areas.


Advocate for a more stable communication network

IN7.2.1 Liaise with communication providers that operate in our region, to achieve a more stable communication network for fixed line mobile and internet communication systems


A reduction in mobile telephone blackspot areas in Yass Valley

Annual survey to determine the extent of ‘bla


Surveying the community on satisfaction with the telecommunication network

Surveying the community o


CSP Strategy IN8 Improve accessibility to and support the development of

health and medical facilities in the region



Continue to advocate on behalf of the community for health and medical facilities in the region.

IN8.1.1 Continue to advocate on behalf of the community for health and medical facilities in the region.


Surveying the community to determine adequacy of health and medical facilities

Surveying the community on satisfaction wit


CSP Strategy IN9 Improve accessibility to and support the development of

education and training facilities in the region



Continue to advocate on behalf of the community for education and training activities to serve our residents

IN9.1.1 Continue to advocate on behalf of the community for education and training activities to serve our residents


Identifying a suitable site for a school at Murrumbateman

Surveying the community to determine adequacy of education and training facilities

Reporting on progress of the joint use Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Council and the NSW Department of Education.

Reporting on progress of the Joint U


Our Civic Leadership

CSP Strategy CL1

Effect resourceful and respectful leadership and attentive representation of the community


DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION - CL1.1

Ensure activities carried out in Yass Valley are in a safe manner and meet legislative requirements

CL.1.1.1 Monitor and respond to compliance issues relating to illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, OSSM systems, food and other regulated premises, companion animals, livestock and parking

CL1.1.2 Provide education programs on Onsite Sewage Management (OSSM) systems, food safety awareness and companion animals.


Carrying out OSSM audits in accordance with the OSSM strategy (target 100%)

Inspecting registered food and other regulated premises (target 100%) Returning or re-homing registered companion animals (target > 75%) The number of livestock issues attended The number of abandoned vehicles impounded The number of illegal dumping reports to Evironment Protection

Authority ( EPA ) for inclusion in (Report Illegal Dumping) RID ONLINE The number of cross border illegal waste dumping meetings attended The number of companion animals education activities undertaken The number of food safety awareness activities undertaken The number of OSSM awareness activities undertaken


CSP Strategy CL1



DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION - CL1.1 – cont’d

Ensure activities carried out in Yass Valley are in a safe manner and meet legislative requirements

CL.1.1.3 Provide a fleet of adequately maintained vehicle and plant, updated in accordance with renewal schedules

CL.1.1.4 Provide an effective and efficient role in emergency management and the development of associated plans

CL.1.1.5 Undertake Work Health & Safety improvement actions


Reviewing plant renewal schedules to ensure that plant and equipment meets future operational needs.

Plant and equipment serviced in line with manufacturers recommendations (>95%)

Major plant and equipment utilised for operational purposes (>60%)


Carryin


Reviewing and update the Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN) as required

Review and update the EMPLAN as


Acquittal of actions undertaken to Council’s insurer

WE WILL MEASURE PR


CSP Strategy CL1


OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of General Manager/Director of Finance & Corporate Services


Address the community’s needs in a sustainable manner

CL1.2.1 Continue to align with Office of Local Government (OLG) financial ratio benchmarks

CL1.2.2 Continue to align with SRV determination


Meet its objectives through improving the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes

CL1.3.1 Provide independent, objective assurance and consulting activity to add value and improve Council’s obligations

CL1.3.2 Manage Council’s risks


Meeting or exceeding OLG benchmarks for financial ratios by 2026

Reporting of SRV projects in line with approval

Meeting or exceeding OLG benchmarks for fin


Completing planned internal audits

Presenting Annual Financial report to Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and Council

Achieving acceptable insurer audit results

Maintaining lost time injuries at or below the State average

- Completing plan


CSP Strategy CL1


OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of General Manager/Director of Finance & Corporate Services


Be compliant, more efficient and effective

CL1.4.1 Implement Internal Audit Plan

CL1.4.2 All regulated compliance is adhered to


Improve Council’s operating performance (operating performance ratio)

CL1.5.1 Implement SRV by increasing rates by 8.5% pa (inclusive of the annual rate peg) for 4 years from 2016/17

CL1.5.2 Undertake a program of service reviews to ensure that services are delivered in the most cost effective and efficient manner


Updating and adopting a Strategic 4 year Internal Audit Workplan annually

Adhering to the Office of Local Government Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements

Adhering to Council’s Compliance register

Updating and adopting a Strategic 4 yea


Increasing rates in accordance with the awarded Special Rates Variation (SRV) and rate-peg

Programming and delivering service reviews

Increasing rates i


CSP Strategy CL1


OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of all Executive


Maximise Council’s ability to generate income

CL1.6.1 Implement SRV by increasing rates by 8.5% pa (inclusive of the annual rate peg) for 4 years from 2016/17

CL1.6.2 Review fees and charges to ensure user pay principles are adopted where possible

CL1.6.3 Review commercial activities to ensure Council is maximising returns


Increasing rates in accordance with the awarded SRV and rate-peg

Including user pays principles where possible in fees and charges

Maximising returns on commercial activities

Increasing rates in accordance with the


Ensure that Council assets are being renewed faster than they are deteriorating

CL1.7.1 Review service priorities to ensure sufficient revenue is provided for asset renewal

CL1.7.2 Undertake a strategic review of Council’s land holdings to determine the best option for each

CL1.7.3 Develop asset management plans for transport and buildings asset classes


Reviewing asset renewal revenue service priorities

Reviewing the best options for Council’s land holdings

Implementing strategies and improving processes to provide additional funds for asset renewal

Adoption of the Asset Management Plans

Developing and adopting an Asset Management Strategy

Increasin


CSP Strategy CL2

Encourage and facilitate open and respectful communication between the community, the private

sector, Council and other government agencies

OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of All Executive

DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION – CL2.1

Make doing business with Council easier

CL2.1.1 Continued development of Council’s online presence that improves customer experiences


Surveying community sentiment on ease of doing business with Council

Surveying community sentiment on ease of doing b


Inform and engage with the community on all actions of Council

CL2.2.1 Deliver communications campaigns which clearly inform the community of Council’s actions

CL2.2.2 Implement Council’s Communication with the Media & Social Media Policies to ensure open and honest communication

CL2.2.3 Implement Council’s Community Engagement Strategy

CL2.2.4 Develop project specific communication Plans to ensure Council adheres to its Community Engagement Strategy


Surveying community sentiment on Council’s engagement with the community

Complying with legislation for advertising

Distributing Valley Views triannually

Surveying community sen


Undertake community engagement to ensure the community is involved in Council’s decision making process

CL2.3.1 Implement Council’s Community Engagement Strategy for all major projects


Surveying results measuring the number of people who feel they can have a say on important issues

Surveying


CSP Strategy CL3

Collaborate and cooperate as a group of councils to achieve efficiencies and a greater voice in regional

decision-making and encourage similar cooperation across other sectors and community groups



Actively participate in the Canberra Region Joint Organisation

CL3.1.1 Actively participate in the Regional Joint Organisation of Councils


Evidence of collaborating and facilitating networking in the region to share ideas

Communicating the number of funding opportunities to our community

Communicating the number of networking opportunities arranged

Presenting delegates report to Council following Joint Organisation Board meetings

Surveying community sentiment on e


CSP Strategy CL4

Actively investigate and communicate funding sources and collaboration opportunities that can strengthen the

region

OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIVITIES Responsibility of All Executive


Monitor and distribute information from government agencies relating to funding opportunities

CL4.1.1 Provide information to community organisations on funding opportunities

CL4.1.2 Provide information to community organisations on training in writing grant applications


Facilitate networking in the region to share ideas

CL4.2.1 Attend and actively contribute to regional interagency and cross-border meetings


The number of funding opportunities advised

The number of organisations provided with information on training in application writing

The number of successful grant applications

The number of collaborative funding op


Communicating the number of regional interagency and cross-border meetings attended

Evidence of collaboration through interagency and cross-border meetings

The number of collabo


Charging Philosophy

In accordance with S.404 (1) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council provides the following details of its revenue policy that also incorporates the basis upon which the rates and charges will be made.

Rates and charges represent the process whereby Council recovers the cost of providing its services for within the boundaries of the local government area. In general, Council follows a user-pays philosophy towards the provision of services. In the case of water, sewer and garbage services, price increases reflect the cost of providing these services. With ordinary land rates, the rate increases must not be above the limits set by the Minister for Local Government, unless the Minister approves a special variation to general income.

The rates and charges levied by the Council are a debt that is applied to the land and this debt becomes the responsibility of the current owner of the land. Any arrears that may not have been discharged by previous owners become the responsibility of the current owner.

The rates and charges set out in this revenue policy are designed to provide the net source of funds after allowing for loans, contributions and government grants for the programs and initiatives identified in the operational plan. The detailed outline of the income and expenditure of the Council is set out in the 2019/2020 budget which is contained in this plan.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Ordinary rates, special rates, water charges, sewerage charges, stormwater charges and domestic management charges are exempt from GST because of a determination by the federal treasurer. The majority of Council fees as advertised in the schedule of fees accompanying the operational plan are subject to GST and accordingly the charges reflect a 10% GST component.

Ordinary Rates

Ordinary Rates

Ordinary rates are applied to properties based on independent valuations supplied to the Council on all rateable properties within the LGA boundaries by the Valuer-General. The valuations used in the 2019/20 rating period have a base date of 1 July 2016.

For 2019/2020 Council has adopted a Special Rate Variation of 8.5% (including the 2.7% rate pegging) as awarded by the Minister for Local Government.

Statement of Revenue Policy


Statement of Revenue Policy – cont’d

The total estimated income yield in 2019/20 from ordinary rates is $10,881,745 as detailed in the following table.

CATEGORY SUB - CATEGORY AD

VALOREM MINIMUM

CHARGE BASE

CHARGE TOTAL YIELD

AVE UNIMPROVED LAND VALUE

PER ASSESSMENT

AVE RATES PER ASSESSMENT

Farmland 0.0029098 $650.00 $4,218,559 $773,712 $2,901

Residential Non Urban 0.0024825 $435.50 $3,333,708 $363,234 $1,337

Residential Yass 0.0043982 $664.00 $1,792,969 $157,537 $762

Residential Binalong 0.0038028 $664.00 $129,107 $74,560 $670

Residential Bowning 0.0038028 $664.00 $74,059 $107,831 $672

Residential Wee Jasper 0.0038028 $664.00 $29,880 $61,416 $664

Residential Bookham 0.0038028 $664.00 $10,624 $37,575 $664

Residential Murrumbateman 0.0026622 $664.00 $175,336 $313,696 $839

Residential Gundaroo 0.0018783 $360.00 $175,846 $314,389 $951

Residential Sutton 0.0023606 $360.00 $81,256 $377,062 $1,250

Business Sutton & Gundaroo 0.0024825 $435.50 $18,123 $311,247 $1,208

Business Yass 0.0104278 $664.00 $712,660 $287,916 $3,072

Business Bowning 0.0104278 $664.00 $6,559 $104,833 $1,093

Business Binalong 0.0104278 $664.00 $8,569 $67,400 $779

Business Murrumbateman 0.0104278 $664.00 $114,490 $577,853 $6,026

ESTIMATED YIELD $10,881,745

Structure of the Ordinary Rate

The rating provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 allow Councils to base their ordinary rates either on a system of minimum rates and base rates.

Yass Valley Council has chosen to employ the system of both the base rates and minimum rates as a means of levying rates on all properties throughout the LGA. The scenarios outlined above use these provisions. In accordance with Section 497 of the Local Government Act 1993 the structure of the Ordinary Rate must comprise:

• a base amount (i.e. fixed charge required by

statute to be no more than 50% of the total amount of the rate)

• a minimum amount (i.e. the maximum of the minimum rate is fixed by statute annually)

• an ad valorem component (i.e. a rate levied on the unimproved land value).

Ordinary Base Rate

Council has chosen to apply a system of base amounts in an attempt to overcome community concerns over the inequity of the rate burden of a rate levied solely on land values. The uniform base charge reflects that some of the benefits derived by ratepayers from the provision of Council works and services are shared equally by the community, regardless of property valuation.

The philosophy behind the base charges is that the base amount should apply to all properties and the total income from the charge should approximate the general administration costs of the Council together with the cost of common services available to each property within the Council area.

Ordinary Minimum Rate

The minimum rate is applied to residential and business properties, to ensure there is an equitable contribution for services where properties have a relatively low land valuation.

Ad Valorem Rate

Council has adopted a system of ad valorem rates that will apply to each property valuation to develop a variable charge on each rate notice. The ad valorem charge is multiplied by the land valuation supplied by the Valuer-General to determine the ad valorem charge. The ad valorem amount of the rate is to be levied on the unimproved land value of all rateable land within each rating category on the rates notice.


Statement of Revenue Policy cont’d

Rateable Land Categories

Categorisation of all rateable land in the council area has been undertaken in accordance with the requirements of chapter15 of the Local Government Act 1993. Council has used the following categories of rateable land:

Farmland - this is land used genuinely for primary production. The dominant use of the land must be for the business or industry of grazing, and the growing of crops etc. The activities must have a significant and commercial purpose or character and be engaged in for the purpose of profit on a continuous or repetitive basis. Rural residential land will not be categorised as farmland.

Residential - the Local Government Act 1993 identifies this land as property used for residential accommodation, or in the case of vacant land, property zoned for residential use under an environmental planning instrument (hotels, motels, guesthouses, boarding houses or nursing homes) are specifically excluded from this category. This category also includes rural residential land.

Business - the Local Government Act 1993 identifies property within this category as land, which cannot be categorised in any of the other categories of farmland or residential.

Valuations

Council will be using valuations with a base date of 1 July 2016 for rating purposes in 2019/20. All property owners in the Council area will have been provided with a valuation of their property from the Valuer General in January 2017. The valuations are based upon the land value only of the property and do not include any structures or other improvements.

Any appeal against the property valuation should be lodged with Valuation Services – Property NSW, PO Box 745 Bathurst NSW 2795 or by phone on 1800 110 038 to request a review kit to be posted or emailed to you. Online objection lodgement is also available at www.valuergeneral.nsw.gov.au/land_values/requ est_a_review/how_to_lodge_an_objection

Pension Rebates

In accordance with Section 575(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993 Council provides a rate reduction of 50% of the amount of the rate levy, provided the maximum rebate for combined general rate and domestic waste management charges does not exceed $250 to eligible pensioners. Of this rate reduction, the NSW Government reimburses 55%.

The estimated pension rebate in 2019/20 is

$56,000 for land rates and $28,000 for Domestic Waste Management.

Interest on Overdue Rates and Charges

In accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council charges interest on all rates and charges that remain unpaid after they become due and payable. Rates and charges become payable one month after the date of service of the rates notice unless a person elects to pay the rates and charges by instalments.

Where a person elects to pay by instalments, rates and charges become payable on the due date of the instalment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis using the simple interest method. The rate of interest must not exceed the maximum rate specified by the Minister for Local Government for overdue General Rates, which is currently 7.5% but may change in accordance with advice from the Minister for Local Government. Council will adopt the maximum rate.


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Exemptions

The Local Government Act 1993 – Sections 555 to 558 state that the following exemptions from all land rates and where indicated water and sewer access charges must be applied:

1. Crown Land (general rates, water and sewer access charges) - Crown Land that is not being land held under a lease for private purposes.

2. National Parks (general rates, water and sewer access charges) - Land within a national park, historic site, nature reserve state game reserve or conservation reserve whether or not the land Is affected by a lease, licence, occupancy or use.

3. Conservation Agreements (general rates only) – Land that is a subject of a conservationagreement, any rate levies on that whole parcel of land is to be reduced by the percentage of the land in which the conservation agreement covers.

4. Churches or places of public worship (general rates only) - Land that belongs to a religious body and is occupied and used as a church, a minister of religions residence, a place for religious teaching or training or the residence of the official head or assistant head of any religious body in the State or any diocese within the State.

5. Schools (general rates only) - Land that belongs to and is occupied and used in connection with a school, school playground or residence occupied by a teacher, employee or caretaker of the school, as defined by the Education Reform Act 1990

6. Government Departments, Council or Emergency Service (general rates only) - Land that belongs to and is occupied and used in connection with an emergency service or Government department, Council or an emergency service or Government department or Council office or residence provided that it is not commercially leased. This includes Police Stations and residences, Ambulances Stations and residences, Fire Stations and Government offices.

7. Aboriginal Land (general rates only) – Land that is vested in an NSW Aboriginal Land Council or a Local Aboriginal Land Council under Division 5 of Part 2 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 exempts Local

Aboriginal Land Councils from the payment of rates and charges to Local Government Authorities on certain types of lands. This includes land included in Schedule 1 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Regulation 2002, vacant land and declared land that is of spiritual or cultural significance to Aboriginal people.

8. Public places (general rates only) - Land that is a public place.

9. Public Reserve or Common (general rates only) – Land used for a public reserve or common and vested in the Crown, a public body or trustees.

10. Public cemetery (general rates only) - Land used for a public cemetery and vested in the Crown, a public body or trustees.

11. Public library (general rates only) - Land used solely for a free public library and vested in the Crown, a public body or trustees.

12. Public hospital (general rates only) - Land that belongs to a public hospital.

13. Area Health Service (general rates only) - Land that is vested in an area health service.

14. Benevolent or Public Charity (general rates only) – Land that belongs to a public benevolent institution or public charity and is used or occupied by the institution or charity for the purposes of the institution or charity.



Annual Charges

In accordance with Section 501(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 Council proposes to make and levy an annual charge for the following services:

• Water Supply Services • Sewerage Services • Waste Management Services • Liquid Trade Waste • Stormwater Management Services • On Site Sewage Management Services

WATER SUPPLY SERVICES

Water Availability Charge

The availability charge is based on the size of the meter connection and is shown on the annual rates notice. The charge is related to the cost of providing access to a 20-32mm water connection and has been set at $480 for those properties that are connected to the Yass water supply and $360 for those properties that are connected to the Murrumbateman water supply. Availability charges for larger water connections are based on the size of the water meter connection.

Water availability charges in Yass and Murrumbateman are planned to align in 2020/21 following the construction of the Yass to Murrumbateman pipeline.

The availability charge is designed to cover some of the costs incurred by Council in providing and maintaining infrastructure such as reservoirs, pump stations and reticulation systems. Because of the fixed nature of the costs incurred by Council in operating the infrastructure, the availability charge applies to all properties able to connect to the system regardless of whether or not a connection is in place.

All properties falling within the defined water supply boundaries are subject to compulsory water availability charges. For details on land that is exempt from water access charges, see the section under ordinary rates.

The total estimated income yield in 2019/20 from the Water Availability Charge is$1,730,000

Discounts – (Water Availability Charge) A 50% reduction to applicable to all churches in the Yass Valley LGA. Water Usage Charges

The water usage charge for 2019/20 is set at $3.40 per kilolitre for the first 5 kilolitres per day. Water usage in excess of this is charged at $4.50 per kilolitre. The consumption charge is invoiced three times annually, with the usage calculation per day averaged over this period. The water consumption charges are designed to meet the fixed and variable operating costs related to the provision of water supply. Details of the water charges for the 2019/20 financial year are set out in the Fees and Charges section o. f the document.

The total estimated income yield in 2019/20 from water Usage Charges is $1,980,000.

Discounts (Water Usage Charges)

Churches, nursing homes, Apex Homes and St Vincent de Paul receive a 35% discount on usage charges. Council playing fields, Yass Pool, The Men’s Shed the Yass Community Garden and Yass Golf Course (non-building infrastructure) receive a 55% discount on usage charges and Binalong Pool receives a 90% discount.

Pension Rebate

In accordance with Section 575(3)(b) of the Local

Government Act 1993 Council provides a reduction of

50% of water availability charges levied up to a

maximum of $87.50 for each property. Of this

reduction, the NSW Government reimburses 55%.

The estimated pension rebate in 2019/20 is $22,000.



Interest on Overdue Water Charges

In accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council charges interest on all water supply service charges which remain unpaid after they become due and payable. Water supply charges become payable one month after the date of service of the rate notice unless a person elects to pay the charges by instalments.

Where a person elects to pay by instalments, rates and charges become payable on the due date of the instalment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis using the simple interest method. The rate of interest must not exceed the maximum rate specified by the Minister for Local government for overdue General Rates, which is currently 7.5% but may change in accordance with advice from the Minister for Local government. Council will adopt the maximum rate.

SEWERAGE SERVICES

Residential Charges

The residential sewerage charge is based on a flat charge for all residential properties connected to Council’s sewerage service network and for 2019/20 is $700. Residential sewerage charges reflect the cost of providing and maintaining the required infrastructure as well as operating costs for pumpstations and the sewage treatment plant.

Non Residential Charges

Charges for non-residential sewer usage are based on water consumption for all businesses properties connected to Council’s sewerage service network. For 2019/20 the charge is $3.00 per kilolitre with a minimum charge of $700. Charges are based on the previous year’s water consumption. These fees are designed to distribute the cost of providing non-residential services equitably on a user-pay basis

Total Income

The total estimated income yield in 2019/20 from sewer charges is $2,230,000.

Discounts (Sewerage Services Charges)

A 50% reduction is applicable to all churches in theYass Valley LGA.

Pension Rebate

In accordance with Section 575(3)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993 Council provides a reduction of 50% of residential sewerage charges levied up to a maximum of $87.50 for each individual property. Of this reduction, the NSW Government reimburses55%.

The estimated amount of the pension rebate in 2019/20 is $18,000.

Interest on Overdue Sewer Charges

In accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council charges interest on all sewer supply service charges which remain unpaid after they become due payable. Sewer supply charges become payable one month after the date of service of the rates notice unless a person elects to pay the charges by instalments. Where a person elects to pay by instalments, rates and charges become payable on the due date of the instalment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis using the simple interest method. The rate of interest must not exceed the maximum rate specified by the Minister for Local Government for overdue General Rates, which is currently 7.5% but may change in accordance with advice from the Minister for Local government. Council will adopt the maximum rate.

Liquid Trade Waste

This charge recovers the additional cost of transporting and treating liquid waste from liquid waste dischargers. It is calculated by multiplying the total water consumption from water meter readings by a sewerage discharge factor and liquid trade waste discharge factor by a charge of $2.10 per kilolitre for those with appropriate pre-treatment, or $17.00 per kilolitre for those without pre-treatment.

The sewerage discharge factor and trade waste

discharge factor are based on Appendix G of the Liquid

Trade Waste Management Guidelines 2009 as

published by the NSW Office of Water. These factors

are intended to represent the proportion of waste

water being discharged into the sewer that is

considered to be trade waste. The formula provides a

system for charging on a user pays basis.



The total estimated income yield in 2019/20 from trade waste charges is $63,000.

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Domestic Waste Management Charges

Sections 496 and 504 the Local Government Act 1993 provide that the domestic waste management services of the Council must be financed by specific annual charges made and levied for that purpose alone. The Act prevents Council from applying ordinary rate income towards meeting the cost of domestic waste management services, nor can it use waste charge income for non-waste related functions.

The term ‘domestic waste management service’ relates to the services that comprise the periodic collection of waste, generated on domestic premises, from individual parcels of rateable land and the services associated with recycling activities provided to these properties.

The functions of domestic waste management services carried out by Council include, but are not limited, to the following:

• collection of domestic waste • disposal and treatment of domestic waste • recycling and waste minimisation activities

associated with domestic waste collection and disposal

Kerb-Side Collection Charge

This is an annual waste collection charge of $397 that meets the costs of:

1. the weekly 140 litre bin domestic waste collection service and the associated waste disposal or treatment

2. the fortnightly 240 litre bin domestic recycling collection service

It is applicable to each occupied residential property and each residential unit in a multi-unit complex for which the service is available.

Additionally, each residential property or unit in a multi complex that already has a kerb side collection may request an additional domestic garbage or recycling service. An annual charge of $264.00 for an additional garbage service and $133.00 for an additional recycling service is applicable.

Collections will only be conducted from the Council supplied mobile garbage bins on the specified collection days.

Vacant Properties

A charge is levied against all vacant properties, where a garbage collection service is offered. The charge in 2019/20 is $30 per property.

Total Income

The estimated total income from domestic waste management charges for 2019/20 is $1,620,000.

Pension Rebate

In accordance with Section 575(3) (a) of the Local Government Act 1993 Council provides a reduction of 50% of the domestic waste management charge provided the maximum rebate for combined rate and domestic waste management services does not exceed $250.

The estimated pension rebate in 2019/20 is $28,000.

Business Waste Management Charges

The business waste management charges are designed to meet the costs of providing waste management services for commercial premises throughout the Council area. The income and expenditure associated with the business waste collection and disposal service is expressly separated from the domestic waste management charges in conformity with the provision of the Local Government Act 1993.



There is an annual kerbside waste collection charge of $397 that meets the costs of:

1. the weekly 140 litre bin waste collection

2. service and the associated waste disposal or treatment

3. the fortnightly 240 litre bin recycling collection service

The estimated total rate income for business waste management charges in 2019/20 is $35,000.

Waste Management Environmental Charge

This charge of $120.00 applies to all rateable properties and goes towards the provision of transfer stations and the management of environmental waste matters throughout the LGA. This charge contributes towards the provision of additional infrastructure and improvements to accommodate waste disposal at all transfer stations throughout the LGA. Funds also go towards the purchase, maintenance and upgrading of waste and recycling bins and infrastructure at all facilities. Funds also provide for long term financial planning of improvements to all facilities.

Farmland property owners with more than one property in the same name, without a house, may claim a credit upon completion of a Statutory Declaration.

The estimated total rate income for the waste management environmental charge in 2019/20 is $880,000.

Interest on Overdue Waste Charges

In accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council charges interest on all waste service charges which remain unpaid after they become due and payable. Waste charges become payable one month after the date of service of the rate notice unless a person elects to pay the charges by instalments.


STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Stormwater Management Charge

The stormwater management charge of $25 is levied under Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993 on all occupied residential or business properties within the Yass Township. This charge reflects the cost of the provision and maintenance of the stormwater infrastructure within Yass.

The total estimated income yield in 2019/20 from the stormwater management charge is $57,000.

Interest on Overdue Stormwater Management Charges

In accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council charges interest on all stormwater management charges that remain unpaid after they become due and payable. Stormwater management charges become payable one month after the date of service of the rates notice unless a person elects to pay the rates and charges by instalments.



ON SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

On Site Sewage Management Charge

The on-site sewage management charge of $33 is levied in accordance with Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 on all properties (rateable or non-rateable) that operate an on-site sewage management system.

The charge makes the land owner compliant under the legislation as it constitutes an ‘approval to operate’ by council. This charge reflects the cost to council to effectively manage and administer all on-site sewage management systems operating within Yass Valley Council.

The total estimated yield in 2019/20 from the on-site sewage management charge is $125,000.

Interest on Overdue On-Site Sewage Management Charges

In accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council charges interest on all on-site sewage management charges that remain unpaid after they become due and payable. On Site Sewage Management charges become payable one month after the date of service of the rates notice unless a person elects to pay the rates and charges by instalments.




Statement of Borrowings

Under the Local Government Act, Council is required to include details of proposed borrowings in the

financial period covered by this revenue policy. Council is proposing to make new borrowings for

projects in 2019/20.

Council’s amount of borrowings on 1 July 2019 is expected to be as follows:

NOTE

LOAN PRINCIPAL ON 1

JULY 2019 ANNUAL COST

General Fund General Infrastructure 1 $1,152,437 $699,025 Water Fund NSW Treasury Loan-Raising the Dam Wall 2 $750,000 $750,000 Raising the Dam Wall 3 $9,130,741 $877,559 Yass to Murrumbateman Water Supply 4 $2,218,290 $291,585 Water Main Ford to Demestre 5 $846,152 $111,223

Sewer Fund Sewer Infrastructure 6 $4,122,354 $363,737

Sewer pump station upgrade 7 $365,903 $48,097

Note 1 - Council’s General Fund loan is at a fixed rate of 5.91%, it will be fully paid out in 2020-

2021 and is funded by rates revenue.

Note 2 - To ensure Yass Valley Council is able to maintain an adequate water supply to meet both current and future needs, Council undertook the project of raising the Yass Dam Wall. This project was funded by two separate loans, serviced from the water rates and charges. NSW Treasury Loan is an interest free loan payable over a period of 10 years. This loan will be fully repaid in 2019-20.

Note 3 - As stated above a further $10,000,000 loan for the dam wall project was taken out in 2011-12, and was fully drawn down by 7 September 2012. During the drawdown period, the interest rate is variable, with a fixed interest rate of 6.96% applying from the 7 September 2012, for a period of 10 years. The total loan is over a 30 year period, to be renegotiated after 10 years.

Note 4 – To ensure adequate and sustainable cash flows in Water and S64 Reserves, Yass Valley Council was required to take out a loan to fund the following projects in 2018/19. Pressure Pump System at Murrumbateman $175k. Yass to Murrumbateman WS Design and Easement $1.2m. Yass to Murrumbateman WS Construction $1,050k. Which is a total of $2.425m. This loan has an indicative fixed interest rate of 3.5% over 10 years.

Note 5 – To ensure adequate and sustainable cash flows in the Water S64 Reserves, Yass Valley Council was required to take out a loan to fund the 300mm Water main Ford to Demestre Street $925k. This loan has an indicative fixed rate of 3.5% over 10 years.

Note 6 – To ensure Yass Valley Council is able to meet future requirements, construction of a sewerage scheme has been undertaken for Murrumbateman village. The project was funded through loan (60%), grant (26%) and Sewer Fund reserves (14%). The loan will be serviced from the sewer rates and charges. This loan has a 20 year term. Interest rate is 4.82% pa fixed.

Note 7 – To ensure adequate and sustainable cash flows in the Sewer Reserves, Yass Valley

Council was required to take out loans to fund the following projects in 2018/19. Riverbank Park

SPS Generator installation $200k. Laidlaw St SPS upgrade $75k. Ford St SPS Generator design

$125k. This loan has an indicative fixed interest rate of 3.5% over 10 years.


2019/2020Fees and Charges


TYPE OF SERVICE BASIS FOR FEE

1. Public Good - Service provides a broad community benefit. Inconceivable or impractical to

charge for service on a user basis.

Zero Cost

Recovery

2. Practical Constraint - Service is a minor part of the overall operation of Council, or the

potential for revenue collection is so minor as to be outweighed by the costs of collection

Zero Cost

Recovery

3. Shared Benefits - Benefits from the provision of the service accrue to the community as a

whole as well as individual users (Community Service Obligation).

Partial Cost Recovery

4. Stimulus - A stimulus to the demand for the service is required. In the short term only part of

the cost of the service is to be recovered.

Partial Cost Recovery

5. Evasion - Charging prices to recover full cost may result in widespread evasion. Partial Cost Recovery

6. Equity - The service is targeted to low income users. Partial Cost Recovery

7. Economic - Service promotes or encourages local economic activity. Full Cost Recovery

8. Private Good - Service benefits particular users making a contribution to their individual

income, welfare or profits without any broader benefits to the community.

Full Cost Recovery

9. Monopoly - Council has a monopoly over the provision of the service and there are no

community service or equity obligations.

Full Cost Recovery

10. Developmental - Fee set will enable Council to develop and maintain a service Full Cost Recovery

11. Contribution - Charges levied to compensate community for an increase in demand for service

or facilities as a consequence of a development proposal.

Full Cost Recovery

12. Regulatory - Non-Fixed - Fee charged to cover cost incurred by legislative requirements where

no community service obligation exists.

Full Cost Recovery

13. Regulatory - Fixed - Fee fixed by legislation.

(Note: Prices are subject to change in accordance with advice from the relevant Minister)

Regulatory

14. Market - Service provided is in competition with that provided by another Council or agency

(private or public) and there is pressure to set a price which will attract adequate usage of the

service.

Reference Pricing

15. In-House - Service provided predominantly for Council use but sale to external markets will

defray costs.

Reference Pricing

16. Entrepreneurial - The service is a profit making activity and the price paid by users. Pricing

should recover an amount greater than the full cost of providing that service.

Rate of Return

17. Penalty - Fee charged is greater than the cost of the service so as to act as a Pricing

dis-incentive

Rate of Return

18. Annual Charges - Sections 496, 501 or 502 of the Act Regulatory

Pricing of Policy Code

INDEX

2582 Bus ....................................................................................... 19 Additional Marketing Opportunities............................................. 20 All Hire Facilities ........................................................................... 14 Amendment of an Approval to Carry Out an Activity ..................... 2 Animal Carcases and Offal ............................................................ 13 Animal Control .............................................................................. 10 Annual Non Residential Sewerage Charge (Minimum) ................. 12 Annual Residential Sewerage charge ............................................ 12 Annual Trade Waste Fee............................................................... 12 Application under Section 68 - Water Supply, Sewerage and

Stormwater Drainage Work – PART B ........................................ 1 Application under Section 68 - Community Land – PART D ............ 2 Application under Section 68 - Management of Waste – PART C .. 1 Application under Section 68 - Public Roads – PART E ................... 2 Application under Section 68 - Structures/Places of Public

Entertainment – PART A ............................................................ 1 Application under Section 68 Local Government Act 1993 ............ 1 Binalong Pool ................................................................................ 17 Building Certificate ......................................................................... 8 Building Classification ..................................................................... 8 Building Construction Certificates .................................................. 5 Building Inspections ........................................................................ 6 Building Occupation Certificate ...................................................... 6 Building Re-Inspection Fee ............................................................. 6 Business Waste Account Charge ................................................... 12 Business Waste Charge ................................................................. 13 Caravan Park ................................................................................. 16 Cemeteries ................................................................................... 11 Certificate Lodgement – Part 4A..................................................... 6 Community Event Charges ........................................................... 14 Complying Development Certificate ............................................... 3 Complying Development Registration ............................................ 3 Contaminated Recycling Bin Collection Fees ................................ 14 Council Documents ......................................................................... 1 Council Records Search .................................................................. 1 Designated Development ............................................................... 4 Development Application Notification / Advertising Fees .............. 4 Development Applications ............................................................. 4 Development Applications (Land-use and building) ....................... 4 Development Contributions ........................................................... 7 Development that requires Concurrence ....................................... 4 Dishonoured Debits ........................................................................ 1 Engineering Compliance Inspections (General) .............................. 6 Engineering Compliance Inspections (Subdivision) ........................ 6 Engineering Construction Certificate .............................................. 6 Exemption from Water Restrictions ............................................. 12 Fencing Inspection .......................................................................... 6 Food Premises ................................................................................ 3 Footpath Construction Costs ........................................................ 14 Government Information Public Access Act (GIPAA) ...................... 1 Gravel Royalties ............................................................................ 14 Hoarding Erection ........................................................................... 2 Home Maintenance (aged) ........................................................... 19 Home Modification ....................................................................... 19 Household Waste ......................................................................... 13 Impounded Articles ...................................................................... 11 Integrated Development ................................................................ 4 Interest Charge ............................................................................... 1 Kerb and Gutter Construction Costs ............................................. 14 Kerb Side Collection Domestic & Business ................................... 12 Map/Plan Sales ............................................................................. 10 Memorial Hall ............................................................................... 14 Mixed Waste ................................................................................. 13 Modification of a Development Consent ........................................ 5 Mortuary ........................................................................................ 3 Movie Screen ................................................................................ 15 Murrumbateman Equestrian Grounds ......................................... 15 Murrumbateman Recreation Reserve Grounds ........................... 15 National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Services ................. 19

Non Residential Sewer Usage Charge ........................................... 12 On-site Sewage Management System ........................................... 3 Other Charges ................................................................................. 9 Paper/Cardboard/Glass Collection................................................ 13 Parking Permits ............................................................................. 11 PART F – Other Activities ................................................................ 2 Plan Copying ................................................................................. 10 Planning Certificate ......................................................................... 8 Planning Proposals .......................................................................... 9 Plumbing and Drainage Diagrams ................................................... 2 Plumbing/Drainage ......................................................................... 3 Printing, Photocopying .................................................................... 1 Private Works ................................................................................ 14 Public & Environmental Health Compliance ................................... 3 Ranger Services ............................................................................. 10 Refund Requests ............................................................................. 1 Relocation of Second-hand Buildings .............................................. 8 Replacement Bins ......................................................................... 13 Request for Bonding of Subdivision Works ..................................... 7 Returned cheques ........................................................................... 1 Review of Decision to Reject an Application ................................... 5 Review of Determination ................................................................ 4 Review of Modification Application ................................................ 5 Road Closure Application ................................................................ 6 Road Closure Application – Council Roads ...................................... 7 Road Leases .................................................................................. 14 Road Opening Permit ...................................................................... 9 Road Restoration Fee .................................................................... 14 Road Works Permit (S138) ............................................................ 14 Rural Addressing Number ............................................................... 1 Sales .............................................................................................. 13 Section 603 Certificate .................................................................... 1 Separated Materials (Clean) ......................................................... 13 Septic Tanks, Effluent Disposal ..................................................... 12 Service Marketing Partner Benefits Package Fee .......................... 20 Sewerage Charges ......................................................................... 12 Sewerage Headworks.................................................................... 12 Sewerage Re-inspection Fee ......................................................... 12 Site Compatibility Certificate – Infrastructure .............................. 10 Site Compatibility Certificate – Seniors Housing ........................... 10 Skin Penetration Premises .............................................................. 3 Social Support & Respite ............................................................... 19 Sporting Fields and Ovals .............................................................. 17 Stadium ......................................................................................... 18 Stock Impounding ......................................................................... 10 Stormwater Improvement Charge ................................................ 12 Subdivision Certificate for Linen Registration ................................. 7 Sutton Hall .................................................................................... 15 Swimming Pools .............................................................................. 3 Temporary Accommodation ........................................................... 3 Tourism Guide Advertising ............................................................ 20 Trade Waste Usage Charge ........................................................... 12 Traffic Count ................................................................................. 14 Transport Fees (HLSS) ................................................................... 18 Tree Removal .................................................................................. 3 Tyres.............................................................................................. 13 Unoccupied Land Charge .............................................................. 12 Waste Management Environmental Charge ................................. 14 Water Availability Charge ............................................................. 11 Water Headworks Charges ........................................................... 11 Water Sales ................................................................................... 12 Water Supply ................................................................................ 11 Water Usage Charge ..................................................................... 11 Wee Jasper Hall ............................................................................. 15 Weed Management ........................................................................ 3 Yass and Murrumbateman Libraries ............................................. 18 Yass Community Centre ................................................................ 14 Yass Olympic Pool ......................................................................... 16 Yass Street Stall ............................................................................. 15

Working Together for our Community Page 1

ACTIVITY/FUNCTION DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING

CODE 2019/20 FEE or CHARGE

(incl GST)

Section 603 Certificate Section 603 Certificate each N 13 $85.00

Returned cheques Fee for returned and disallowed cheques each N 9 $12.00

Dishonoured Debits Fee for direct debits disallowed where a manual reference is required by the bank.

each N 7 $12.00

Refund Requests Fee for refunding credit balances or overpayments on rates or water accounts

each N 17 $12.00

Interest Charge Interest rate payable on overdue rates and charges Percent (%) N 12 7.5%

Printing, Photocopying

B & W & Colour Photocopying, internet & computer printing (Paper quality to be approved by Council)

A4 Page per page Y

17

$0.50

A4 page (double sided) per page Y $0.80

A3 page per page Y $1.00

A3 page (double sided) per page Y $1.20

Government Information Public Access Act (GIPAA)

Formal Access Request each N

13

Set by IPC/GIPA

Processing Charge per hour N Set by IPC/GIPA

Council Documents Annual Report each Y

8

$60.00

Delivery Program & Operational Plan each Y $60.00

Community Strategic Plan each Y $60.00

Council Records Search Enquiries requiring a written reply or search of Council’s records

per hour or part thereof (minimum 1

hour)

N 8 $110.00

Administration Non-online processing admin fee for bookings per hour or part thereof (minimum 1

hour)

Y 17 $36.00

Rural Addressing Number Rural Addressing Number (new or replacement number)

per new lot created

Y 8 $120.00

Application under Section 68 Local Government Act 1993 PART A – Structures/Places of Public Entertainment

Approval to install a manufactured home, moveable dwelling or associated structure on land.

_

12

Refer Development Application Fees

PART B – Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater Drainage Work

Approval to carry out sewerage work. each N

12

$156.00

Approval to carry out stormwater drainage work. each N $156.00

Approval to carry out water supply work. each N $156.00

Approval to draw water from a Council water supply or a standpipe or sell water so drawn.

each N

$156.00

Approval to alter, disconnect or remove a meter connected to a service pipe. Separate fee shall apply for alter, disconnect or removal of meter.

each N $156.00

Approval to connect a private drain or sewer with a public drain or sewer under the control of Council or with a drain or sewer which connects with such a public drain or sewer. Connection expenses shall apply separately.

each N $156.00

PART C – Management of Waste

For fee or reward, transport waste over or under a public place.

each N

12

$156.00

Approval to place waste in a public place. each N $156.00

Approval to place a waste storage container in a public place

each N $156.00

Approval to dispose of waste into a sewer of the Council

each N $156.00

Trade Waste Application Processing Fee for Concurrence:

Classification A each N $260.00

Classification B each N $400.00

Classification C each N $600.00

Classification S Each N $260.00

Approval to install, construct or alter a waste treatment device, human waste storage facility or a drain connected to any such device or facility.

plus inspection fee

N $156.00




(incl GST)

PART D – Community Land Approval to engage in trade or business on community land.

per application N

12

$156.00

Approval to direct or procure a theatrical, musical or other entertainment for the public on community land.

per application N $156.00

Approval to construct a temporary enclosure for the purpose of entertainment on community land.


Approval to play a musical instrument or sing for a fee or reward on community land.


Approval to set up, operate or use a loudspeaker or a sound-amplifying device on community land.


Approval to deliver a public address or hold a religious service or public meeting on community land.


Approval to operate a public car park. per application N $156.00

Approval to operate a caravan park or camping ground.

per application/

per site (caravan

park)/ per site (camping ground)

N Refer Development Application Fees for new parts or $15.50/site (caravan park) $10.50/site (camping ground)

Approval to operate a Manufactured Home Estate. per application/

per site

N Refer Development Application Fees for new estates or $15.50/site (existing estates)

PART E – Public Roads Approval to swing or hoist goods across or over any part of a public road by means of a lift, hoist or tackle projecting over the footway

per application N

12

$156.00

Approval to expose or allow to be exposed (whether for sale or otherwise) any article in or on or so as to overhang any part of the road or outside a shop window or doorway abutting the road, or hang an article beneath an awning over the road


If part of an existing application or approval $0.00

PART F – Other Activities

Approval to install a domestic oil or solid fuel-heating appliance (other than a portable appliance).

plus inspection fee

N

12

$156.00

Approval to install or operate amusement devices. plus inspection fee

N $156.00

Approval to use a standing vehicle or any article for the purpose of selling any article in a public place.


Approval to carry out an activity prescribed by the regulations or an activity of a class or description prescribed by the regulations.


Approval to operate a public car park. per application N $156.00

Approval to operate a caravan park or camping ground.

per application/

per site (caravan

park)/ per site (camping ground)

N Refer Development Application Fees for new parts or $15.50/site (caravan park) $10.50/site (camping ground)

Approval to operate a Manufactured Home Estate. per application/

per site (existing estates)

N Refer Development Application Fees for new estates or $15.50/site (existing estates)

Amendment of an Approval to Carry Out an Activity

Fee for the amendment of an approval under Section 68 Local Government Act 1993.

each N 12 $78.00

Hoarding Erection Approval for hoardings per application N

12

$156.00

If part of an existing application or approval $0.00

Plumbing and Drainage Diagrams

Sewer Main Diagram per application N

12

$55.00

Sewer Service Diagram per hour or part thereof (minimum 1

hour)

N $110.00




(incl GST)

Food Premises Inspection

Small Premises (1-5 FTE food handlers) per inspection N

12

$136.00

Medium Premises (6-10 FTE food handlers) per inspection N $209.00

Large Premises (11+ FTE food handlers) per inspection N $272.00

Pre –purchase Inspection/Advice per inspection N $136.00

Mobile Food Vendor (New) per inspection N $74.00

Mobile Food Vendor (Annual Inspection) per inspection N $74.00

Temporary Food Stalls (community events) per inspection N $41.00

Re-inspection per inspection N $74.00

Improvement Notice (infringement as per Act) Set by legislation. Price is subject to change

each N 13 $330.00

Skin Penetration Premises Inspection Set by legislation. Price is subject to change

per inspection N 13 $100.00

Weed Management Weed Certificate per certificate N

12

$154.00

Subdivision Inspections Per inspection/

per lot

Y $51.00

Public & Environmental Health Compliance

Inspection per inspection N 12 $136.00

Tree Removal Tree Removal application and inspection per application N 12 $113.00

On-site Sewage Management System

Approval to Operate (included in Rates Notice) per application N

12

$33.00

Inspection fees – to be applied only when improvement notices are issued for a poorly maintained system

per inspection N $146.00

Plumbing/Drainage Inspections where a Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate have not been issued by Council or a Private Certifier

per inspection N

12

$195.00

Permit per application N $156.00

Swimming Pools Inspection per inspection N 13

$150.00

Re-inspection per inspection N $100.00

Resuscitation Sign each N 12 $30.50

Mortuary Inspection per inspection N 12 $308.00

Temporary Accommodation Permit each N 12 $156.00

Complying Development Registration

Administration Fee each N 13 $36.00 Set by legislation. Price is subject to change.

Complying Development Certificate

Development up to $5,000 per certificate Y

12

$330.00

Development with a value between $5,001 to $100,000

per certificate Y $330.00 plus $0.60 per $100 in excess of $5,000

Development with a value between $100,001 to $250,000

per certificate Y $900 plus $0.50 per $100 in excess of $100,000

Development with a value between $250,001 and $500,000

per certificate Y $1,650 plus $0.41 per $100 in excess of $250,000

Development with a value of more than $500,000 per certificate Y $2,675 plus $0.60 per $100 in excess of $500,000

Complying Development Certificates for development which is outside of Council staff's category of accreditation under the provisions of the Building Professionals Act 2005

per certificate Y

Pass on all costs associated with engaging a suitably accredited certifier plus an facilitation fee of $120 per hour or part thereof

Modification application – Minor Internal layout changes only

per certificate Y

12

$71.00

Modification application – Minor internal/external/set out charges

per certificate Y 50% of the original CDC fee

Modification application – Major change per certificate Fee as per new complying development certificate application above




(incl GST)

Development Applications (Land-use and building)

Dwelling houses with an estimated construction cost up to $100,000.00

per application N

13

$455.00

Development not involving building work, demolition or subdivision


Development applications for Advertisements per application N $285 plus $93 per advertisement in excess of 1

Development up to $5,000 per application

N $110.00


per application N $170 plus $3 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) of the estimated cost


per application N $352 plus $3.64 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) by which the estimated cost exceeds $50,000


per application N $1,160 plus $2.34 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) by which the estimated cost exceeds $250,000

Development with a value between $500,001 and $1,000,000

per application N $1,745 plus $1.64 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) by which the estimated cost exceeds $500,000

Development with a value between $1,000,001 and $10,000,000

per application N $2,615 plus $1.44 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) by which the estimated cost exceeds $1,000,000

Development with a value more than $10,000,000 per application N $15,875 plus $1.19 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) by which the estimated costs exceeds $10,000,000

Development Applications (Subdivisions)

Subdivision of land (including boundary adjustment) involving the opening of a public road.

per application N

13

$665 plus $65 per additional allotment to be created

Subdivision of land (including boundary adjustment) not requiring the opening of a public road

per application N $330 plus $53 per additional allotment to be created

Strata Subdivision per application N $330 plus $65 per additional

allotment to be created

Designated Development Designated development as defined by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

each N

13

Normal DA Fee plus $920

Integrated Development Integrated Development as defined by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

each N Normal DA Fee plus $140, and $320 for each approval body

Development that requires Concurrence

Development which requires the concurrence of a Government Authority

per application N 13 Normal DA Fee plus $140, and $320 for each concurring authority

Development Application Notification / Advertising Fees

Neighbour Notification (mail out only) per application N

12

$61.50

Neighbour Notification (newspaper notice and mail out)


Development for which an environmental planning instrument or development control plan requires notice to be given

per application N

13

$1,105.00

Advertised Development per application N $1,105.00

Prohibited Development per application N $1,105.00

Designated Development per application N $2,220.00

Review of Determination Fee for request for a review of determination under Section 8.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979:

Development up to $5,000 per application N

13

$55.00

Development not involving the erection of a building, the carrying out of work or demolition of a building

per application N 50% of the original DA Fee

Development that involves the erection of a dwelling house with a cost of construction less than $100,000



per application N $85 plus $1.50 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) of the estimated cost




(incl GST)






per application N $987 plus $0.40 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) by which the estimated cost exceeds $1,000,000

Development with a value more than $10,000,000 per application N 13 $4,737, plus an additional $0.27 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $10,000.00

Review of Decision to Reject an Application

Estimated cost of development less than $100,000 N

13

$55.00

Estimated cost of development $100,000 or more and less than or equal to $1,000,000

N $150.00

Estimated cost of development more than $1,000,000

N $250.00

Modification of a Development Consent

Fee for the Modification of a Consent or Local Development or State Significant Development under Section 4.55(1) Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (Mistake or minor error)

N

13

$71.00

Fee for a modification of development consent under Section 4.55(1A) Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. (Minimal Environmental Impact)

N $645 or 50% of the original fee, whichever is lesser

Fee for a modification of development consent under Section 4.55(2) Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. (Other)

N

(a) if the fee for the original application was less than $100

50% of the fee for the original application applies

(b) if the fee for the original application was $100 or more:

and development does not involve building work, demolition or subdivision

N 50% of the fee for the original application applies

and development involves dwelling houses with an estimated construction cost up to $100,000 – a fee of $190 applies


and in the case of any other development application as per the following:

Development up to $5,000 per application N $55.00


per application N $85 plus $1.50 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) of the estimated cost






per application N $987 plus $0.40 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) by which the estimated cost exceeds $1,000,000

Development with a value more than $10,000,000

per application N $4,737 plus $0.27 for each $1,000 (or part thereof) by which the estimated costs exceeds $10,000,000

Review of Modification Application

Review of modification application under section 8.2(1)(b)

per application N 13 50% of the modification fee

Building Construction Certificates

Stating that work completed in accordance with specified plans and specifications will comply with the regulations to the EP&A Act in relation to building work:

12

Development up to $5,000 per certificate N $280.00




(incl GST)


per certificate N $280 plus $0.60 per $100 in excess of $5,000




per certificate N $1,600 plus $0.41 per $100 in excess of $250,000

Development with a value of more than $500,000 per certificate N $2,625 plus $0.60 per $100 in excess of $500,000

Construction Certificates for development which is outside of Council staffs category of accreditation under the provisions of the Building Professionals Act 2005

per certificate N Pass on all costs associated with engaging a suitably accredited certifier plus an facilitation fee of $120 per hour or part thereof

Modification application – Minor internal layout changes only

per certificate Y 12 $71.00

Modification application – Minor internal/external/set out changes

per certificate Y 12 50% of the original CC fee

Modification application – major change per certificate Y 12 Fee as per new construction

certificate application above

Building Inspections Building inspections required by Clause 162A of the EP&A Reg 2000 where Council issues a Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate.

per inspection Y

12

$195.00

Inspections where Council does not issue a Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate

per inspection Y $195.00

Same Day Inspection where 48 hours notice is not given for inspection

per inspection Y $345.00

Building Occupation Certificate

Interim Occupation Certificate per certificate Y

12

$150.00

Final Occupation Certificate authorising the occupation and use of part of a new building.

per certificate Y $150.00

Building Re-Inspection Fee Where re-inspection of work is required due to the work being incomplete or severely defective.

per inspection Y 17 $195.00

Fencing Inspection Fencing inspection per inspection Y 12 $275.00

PART 4A - Certificate Lodgement

Lodgement of

Complying Development Certificate;

each

N

13

$36.00

Construction Certificate; N $36.00

Occupation Certificate; or N $36.00

Subdivision Certificate (by Private Certifier) N $36.00

Engineering Construction Certificate

Stating that work completed in accordance with specified plans and specifications will comply with the regulations, the EP&A Act and Ausspec #1 in relation to public engineering work:

Development up to $5,000 per certificate N

12

$280.00






per certificate N $1,600 plus $0.41 per $100 in excess of $250,000

Development with a value more than $500,000 per certificate N $2,625 plus $0.60 per $100 in excess of $500,000

Engineering Compliance Inspections (General)

Stating specified engineering work has been completed (Inspections)

per inspection N

12

$140.00

Where on behalf of the Crown

Engineering Compliance Inspections (Subdivision)

Stating specified subdivision work has been completed: where subject of a development consent or Complying Development Certificate

per inspection N 12 $240.00

Road Closure Application – Crown Roads

Request for Council to support by resolution an application for road closure of a Crown Road and forward related forms to the NSW Dept. of Trade and Investments (Crown Land)

per application N 12 $230.00




(incl GST)

Road Closure Application – Council Roads

Request to Council to support by resolution an application for road closure of a Council Road and forward related forms to the NSW Dept. of Trade and Investment (Crown Lands). Fee includes fully, status report, public notification, review of submissions and objection, Council resolution, payment of Crown Land fees, detailed status report for Crown Land, survey plans, registration of plans with LPI etc

per application N 12 $5,500.00

Request for Bonding of Subdivision Works

Request for bonding of subdivision works – Administration Fee


Subdivision Certificate for Linen Registration

Authorising the registration of a plan of subdivision for:

2-5 lots of land per certificate N

12

$530.00

more than 5 lots of land per certificate N $875.00

Draft Development Contributions

Proposed cost of development:

11

Up to and including $100,000 per application N Nil

More than $100,000 and up to and including $200,000

per application N

0.5 % of development cost

More than $200,000 per application N 1% of development cost

Draft Development Contributions – Heavy Haulage

Development generating heavy vehicle traffic on: per application

11

4.5c per tonne payload per kilometre

Sealed roads N

Unsealed roads per application N

11.25c per tonne payload per kilometre

Development Contributions Yass Town

Open Space each N

11

$2,707.00

Community Facilities each N $2,104.00

Traffic Management each N $1,926.00

Administration each N $748.00

Stormwater and Land Acquisition N Refer to Plan

Car Parking each N $10,531.00

Rural Roads each N $9,524.00

Gundaroo/Sutton

Open Space each N $2,707.00


Traffic Management, Stormwater and Land Acquisition

N Refer to Plan


Murrumbateman (Village and Residential)



Traffic Management each N $887.00

Stormwater and Land Acquisition N Refer to Plan


Binalong





Stormwater and Land Acquisition each N Refer to Plan

Bowning

Open Space each N

11

$1,877.00




Stormwater and Land Acquisition each Refer to Plan

Bookham & Wee Jasper

Open space each N $1,877.00





(incl GST)


Stormwater and Land Acquisition each Refer to Plan

Rural Areas and Rural Residential (excl. village and Small Lot Zones)

Murrumbateman




Gundaroo, Sutton and Wallaroo

Rural Roads N Refer to Plan



Coolalie, Good Hope, Binalong, Bowning, Wee Jasper, Precincts




Building Certificate Class 1 building (together with any Class 10 buildings on the site) or a Class 10 building

N

13

$250 for each dwelling contained in the building or in any other building on the lot. Where any additional inspection is required prior to the issue of the building certificate an additional fee of $90 applies

Additional fee for an application for a building certificate

N The maximum fee applicable to the lodgement of a combined Development Consent & Construction Certificate application or a Complying Development Certificate application immediately prior to the lodgement of the building certificate application

Where a development consent, complying developing certificate or construction certificate was required for the erection of the building and no such consent or certificate was obtained

13

Additional fee for an application for a building certificate for other classes of building:

Not exceeding 200 m2 N $250.00

Exceeding 200 m2 but not exceeding 2,000 m2 N $250 plus an additional $0.50 per m2 over 200m2

Exceeding 2,000 m2 N $1,165 plus an additional $0.075 per m2 over 2,000m2

Copy of Building Certificate N $13.00

Building Classification Stating a building has a specified (BCA) classification.

N

12

$110.00

Stating a proposed building has a specified (BCA) classification.

N $110.00

Planning Certificate Planning Certificate issued under section 10.7(2) of the EP&A Act 1979

N

13

$53.00

Certificate issued under section 10.7(5) of the EP&A Act 1979

N $133.00

Relocation of Second-hand Buildings

Inspection fee (Fee applicable unless Building Inspection Report is provided).

N

12

$195+ $120/ hour if outside LGA boundary

Bond

N $10,000.00




(incl GST)

Planning Proposals

Mapping or instrument errors or updates to property description

N

12

Nil

Application /Request for Council consideration of Planning Proposal

N $2,040.00

Post Gateway processing Minor Planning Proposal (e.g. low impact, site specific amendment, minimal assessment required)

N $8,160.00

Post Gateway processing Major Planning Proposal

(e.g. more detailed assessment and agency

consultation required)

N $18,360.00

Post Gateway processing Complex Planning

Proposal

(e.g. urban release areas with complex servicing

arrangements, significant consultation with

agencies or stakeholders)

N 8 $38,000.00

Planning Proposals under Division 3.5 of the EP&A

Act

Y 8 Normal DA Fee plus Planning Proposal Fee *No separate notification/ advertising fee payable

Additional costs incurred by Council in undertaking

studies, peer reviews, public hearings, obtaining

legal advice or drafting agreements for a Planning

Proposal

Y 8 By quotation after assessment

Road Opening Permit Road Opening Permit and Inspection Fee N 12 $195.00

Other Charges Fee for a certified copy of a document, map or plan held by the Council in accordance with Clause 150 (2) of the Act

N 13 $55.00

Variation of Restriction – “as to User” N

12

$167* plus Development Application notification fee

Outstanding Notices Letter N $89.00

Stamping of an additional plan and specification for each copy after four

N $41.00

Provision of any written information in relation to a town planning, building, environmental health or engineering enquiry including existing holding and dwelling entitlement searches

N $341.00

Plan First Levy N 13 For each development

application lodged with a consent authority for development referred to in clause 246(1) having an estimated cost exceeding $50,000, an amount calculated as follows is to be set aside for payment to the Director General for the services referred to in clause 245AA(2)(g), (h) and (i):

P=

--5 where:

13

P represents the amount to be set aside, expressed in dollars rounded down to the nearest dollar, and

E represents the estimated cost of the development, expressed in dollars rounded up to the nearest thousand dollars.




(incl GST)

Map/Plan Sales Includes: Printed Data

LEP Maps A0 each N

9

$185.00

Aerial Photography A1 each N $164.00

Contour Maps A2 each N $154.00

Topographic Maps A3 Each N 14 $123.00

Deposited Plans A4 each N

9

$108.00

Digital Data each N $118.00

LGA Road Maps

A0 each N $154.00

A2 each N $144.00

Other Data and Graphic Requests N $110 per hour or part thereof. Min 1 hour

Plan Copying A2 each N

14

$21.00

A1 each N $31.00

Larger than A1 each N $41.00

Site Compatibility Certificate – Infrastructure

Application to Secretary of Department of Planning & Environment for Site Compatibility Certificate

N 13 $265 plus $265 per hectare or part thereof. Note: Max fee is not to exceed $5,000

Site Compatibility Certificate – Seniors Housing

Application to Secretary of Department of Planning & Environment for Site Compatibility Certificate

N 13 $265 plus $42 per bed (residential care facility) or $42 per dwelling (any other case). Note: Max. fee not to exceed $5,000

Animal Control Enitre Animal Lifetime registration (over 6 months) – not desexed each N

13

*Set by Legislation and are subject to change $210.00*

Pensioners - Desexed Animal (lifetime fee) each N $25.00*

Desexed Animal (lifetime fee) each N $58.00*

Young Animal (puppy up to 6 months) (kitten up to 4 months) each N $58.00*

Additional fee for animal not desexed by required aged each N $152.00*

Animal belonging to registered Breeders per Animal (lifetime fee)

each N $58.00*

Desexed purchased from RSPCA/Council pound each N $29.00*

Late fee if registration not paid 28 days after the date which the animal is required to be registered

each N

$16.00*

Release Fee/dog – Not Dangerous or Restricted (No release on weekends)

12

First Day N $36.00

Second day N $26.00

Everyday thereafter N $21.00

Dangerous Dog Collar each Y As per cost

Microchip Dog Fee each Y As per veterinary fee

Surrender of dog each N $62.00

Compliance Certificate–Dangerous/Restricted Dog Enclosure

Each N 13

$150.00*

Ranger Services Call Out Fee per hour or part thereof min 1 hour

N

12

$125.00

Stock Impounding Collection Fees N As charged by collector

Ranger attendance – sustenance and welfare per hour of part thereof min 1 hour

Y $52.00

Sheep per head N $30 for first animal and $3 per head thereafter and collection fee

Sustenance Fee

Horse & Cattle per head/per day

N $35.00

Sheep per head/per day

N $12.00

Pig per head/per day

N $12.00




(incl GST)

Goat per head/per day

N $12.00

Pound Fees- For each advertisement per advert N Actual cost

Parking Permits Special Vehicle Permit

per space/per day

N 12 $35.00

Impounded Articles Impounded Vehicles per vehicle N

12

$343.00

Impounded Vehicles storage fee per day N $31.00

Vehicle recovery per vehicle N Actual collection cost

Impounded Articles per article N $ 41.00

Cemeteries Reservation Fee/Plot, perpetual maintenance (ROB)

each Y

14

$1,335.00

Grave Digging/reopen ROB issued prior to 1/7/2018*

each Y $1,975.00

Grave Digging/reopen where ROB issued post 1/7/2018*

each Y $1,255.00

Grave digging - children (up to 5 years of age) * each N $410.00

Double depth digging each Y $195.00

A/H burials by arrangement each Y $595.00

* Additional fee for A/H burials (as above)

Monument Erection Lodgement Fee (where applicable & non refundable)

each Y $52.00

Cemeteries where applicable Columbarium/Memorial Gardens Plot/ Reservation each Y 14 $210.00

Water Availability Charge Yass Water Supply

Yass/Bowning/Binalong & rural lands connected to water main

each N

18

$480.00

20 mm to 32 mm water meter

40 mm each N $750.00

50 mm each N $1,170.00

80 mm each N $2,997.00

100 mm each N $4,682.00

150 mm each N $10,534.00

Churches (20 mm – 32 mm) each N $240.00

Murrumbateman – 20 – 32 mm diameter water meter

each N $360.00

Note: All other Murrumbateman availability charges will be at 75% of Yass Water Supply charges

Water Usage Charge Usage charge per KL (where availability charge is levied)

Tariff 1 per kilolitre N

18

$3.40

Tariff 2 - trigger - over 5 kilolitres per day

(averaged on each billing cycle) per kilolitre N $4.50

Water Headworks Charges Yass Town Water Supply per ET each N

11

$14,035.00

Hamilton Rise Sub Division per ET each N $22,005.00

Rural Water Supply N

Yass, Bowning and Binalong per ET each N $14,035.00

Murrumbateman per ET each N $22,370.00

Water Supply Special Reading each N

8

$80.00

Water Connection Fee (if water main is available in front of property - excludes water meter)

(a) Short water services (19 mm diameter) (no road crossing)

each N $2,000.00

(b) Long water service (25 mm diameter) (across the road)

each N $2,970.00

Water Connection Fee (no water main in front of property)

N Full cost

Water Meter Reading Checking each N $80.00

Water Meter Testing each N $200.00

Hydrant Pressure Measurement and Flow Analysis

each $330.00




(incl GST)

New Water Meter (requested by customer)

(a) 20 mm diameter each N $245.00

(b) 25 mm diameter each N $340.00

Installation and removal of flow restrictors each N

12

$200.00

Disconnection or reconnection of water supply (Separate fee shall apply for approvals.

each N $340.00

Water Sales Draw water from a Council water supply or a stand pipe

per kilolitre N

8

$4.20

Water stand pipe Avdata Key each N $70.00

Locating Water and Sewer Services per hour or part thereof min 1 hour

N $154.00

Exemption from Water Restrictions

Application for exemption from water restrictions

each N 8 $50.00

Septic Tanks, Effluent Disposal Septic Waste Dumping

Business Hours per kilolitre N

8

$6.00

Minimum Charge each N $120.00

After hours & weekends per kilolitre N $12.00

Minimum Charge each N $240.00

Sewerage Charges Connect a private drain or sewer with a public drain or sewer

N 12 At Cost

Sewerage Headworks Yass per ET each N

11

$6,502.00

Hamilton Rise Sub Division per ET each N $9,677.00

Murrumbateman per ET each N $16,531.00

Sewerage Re-inspection Fee Re-Inspection Note: Where re-inspection of work is required due to it being incomplete or defective a re-inspection fee will apply over and above the fees quoted for the work.

each N 17 $195.00

Annual Residential Sewerage charge

per year N 18 $700.00

Annual Non Residential Sewerage Charge (Minimum)

Charge - higher charges shall apply for larger water service connection. (Minimum charge)

per year N

18

$700.00

Churches per year N $350.00

Non Residential Sewer Usage Charge

Non Residential Sewer Usage Charge per kilolitre N 18 $3.00

Annual Liquid Trade Waste Fee

Annual Liquid Trade Waste Fee (water usage <1000 kL)

per year N

18

$100.00

Annual Liquid Trade Waste Fee (water usage 1001- 2000 kL)

per year N $187. 00

Annual Liquid Trade Waste Fee (water usage 2001 - 3000 kL)

per year N $312.00

Annual Liquid Trade Waste Fee (water usage 3001 - 4000 kL)

per year N $436.00

Annual Liquid Trade Waste Fee (water usage 4001 - 5000 kL l)

per year N

$561.00

Annual Liquid Trade Waste Fee (water usage > 5000 kL)

per year N $780.00

Trade Waste Usage Charge With appropriate pre treatment per kilolitre N 18

$2.10

Without pre treatment per kilolitre N $17.00

Stormwater Improvement Charge

Yass - occupied residential and business land each N 18 $25.00

Kerb Side Collection Domestic & Business

140Lt grey garbage bin – weekly collection 240Lt green recycling bun - fortnightly collection

per year N

18

$397.00

Additional service to above

140Lt grey garbage bin – weekly collection per year N 264.00

240Lt green recycling – fortnightly collection per year N 133.00

Unoccupied Land Charge Domestic Waste Management unoccupied land charge

each N 18 $30.00

Account Charge Minimum charge for monthly business waste transfer Station accounts

each Y $21.00




(incl GST)

Household Waste Wheelie Bin General Waste - <140 L each Y

8

$6.00

SMALL (up to sedan boot) each Y $13.00

MEDIUM (Small trailer, twin cab ute) each Y $21.00

LARGE (Ute & trailer max height 450mm each Y $37.00

Small Truck Side boards up to 300mm sideboard each Y $69.00



Mixed Waste Commercial/Industrial and Building Waste (non hazardous)

each m3 Y

8

$105.00

(Yass & M/bateman TS up to 4 m3, not accepted at Village TS)

Commercial Compacted tonne Y $167.00

Separated Materials (Clean) Green Organic/ natural Timber waste Utility/trailer (1/2 load)

each Y

5

$6.00

Utility/trailer (level load) each Y $12.00

Mattresses each Y

8

$27.00

Whitegoods/Electrical (microwaves, household ovens, washing machines)

each Y $7.00

Fridge/Freezer (de-gas cert) each Y $7.00

Fridge/Freezer (non de-gassed) each Y $27.00

Computers & TVs (Free Disposal) each Y

$0

Other E-waste each Y $10.00

Car Body each Y $27.00

Scrap Metal m3 Y $12.00

Sorted building Timber Waste, timber furniture, partial board

m3 Y $55.00

Tree branches > 300mm m3 Y $45.00

Tree Stumps m3 Y $65.00

Concrete/Brick/Tiles – No steel reo in small blocks (Separated)

m3 Y $80.00

Concrete – small blocks including steel reinforcement

m3 Y $105.00

Tyres Car each Y

8

$8.00

Light Truck each Y $9.00

Medium Truck each Y $14.00

Tractor each Y $40.00

Earth Moving Tyres each Y $125.00

Large Earth Moving Tyres each Y $235.00

Animal Carcases and Offal Small (Cat or Small Dog) each Y 8

$6.00

Medium (Sheep/alpaca/Dog) each Y $16.00

Sales Mulch m3 Y 4 $8.00

Paper/Cardboard/Glass Collection

Yass, Murrumbateman and Bowning including Public Holidays Collections

8

240 Litre Bin/Collection each Y $10.50



Recyclable material at transfer station

Business Waste Charge Commercial Bins (1,100 litre bin) per collection Y

8

$36.00

Commercial Bins (660 litre bin) per collection Y $31.00

Business (240 litre bins) per collection Y $18.50

Y

Replacement Bins 240 litre bin – Recycling Bin each Y

8

$87.00

140 litre bin – Garbage Bin each Y $72.00




(incl GST)

Community Event Charges Bin hire - Maximum 40x 240L bins available includes delivery, collection and waste disposal (1 service)

per bin Y

8

$10.50

Additional emptying of bins per hour or part thereof (min 1 hour)

Y $185.00

1100L skip bin per bin Y $36.00

Contaminated Recycling Bin Collection Fees

1st offence - Warning Notice

8

Warning Notice

2nd offence – if requested to empty contaminated bin

each Y $44.00

3rd offence – if requested to empty contaminated bin

each Y $100.00

Waste Management Environmental Charge

On all Rateable Properties each Y 18 $120.00

Road Restoration Fee Road Restoration Fee

8

Paved (bitumen or concrete) (min charge $500)

m2 N $360.00

Unpaved (gravel, earth, grass) (min charge $300)

m2 N $140.00

Road Works Permit (S138) Application to undertake works within the road reserve (excluding road openings) (Not applicable to public utility providers)


Private Works Other Works

Undertake works on private property Associated with Special Events

N 14 Price on application

Traffic Count Undertake traffic count/classifying and provide data (requests from consultants to undertake specific traffic counts – providing existing data is covered by ‘Council Record Search’).

per traffic counter/

classifier per week including

associated reporting

N

8

$640.00

Road Leases <0.05 ha per annum Y

8

$110.00

0.05 to 0.5 ha per annum Y $200.00

0.5 ha to 4.5 ha per annum $335.00

>4.5 ha per annum Y $335.00 $335.00 plus $55.00 per Ha (pro rata) above 4-5 Ha

Gravel Royalties Gravel Royalties m3 Y 8 $3.30

Kerb and Gutter Construction Costs

Full Cost per metre N 8 $210.00

Half Cost (frontage) per metre N 3

$105.00

Quarter Cost (sideage) per metre N $52.50

Urban Gutter Crossing Construction (up to 5 m. long)

each N 8 $950.00

Footpath Construction Costs Concrete Footpath m2 N 8 $100.00

All Hire Facilities (Subject to waiver)

Bond per booking N

3

$1,000.00

Key and Cleaning Deposit per booking Y $250.00

Garbage Collection Deposit per booking Y $ 480.00

Yass Community Centre Per Hour or part thereof min 1 hour

Y

3

$13.00

Per day

per day Y $65.00

Memorial Hall Full Hire of Memorial hall – per day per day Y

3

$205.00

Yass Rotary Club - Rotary Markets per day Y 25% off full hall hire

Yass Music Club – set up and pack up chairs per event Y $30.00

Kitchen Annex and meeting room

Per hour per hour or part thereof (min 1 hour)

Y $21.00

Per day

per day Y $103.00




(incl GST)

Upstairs Meeting Room


Y $21.00

Per day per day Y $103.00

Schools exempt (for all locally organised events)

Movie Screen Indoor/Outdoor inflatable movie screen and speakers

per day Y 3 $200.00

Yass Street Stall Booking Fee per day Y 3 $7.00

Murrumbateman Recreation Hall

Main Hall including kitchen

3

Per hour (min of 1 hour or part thereof) per hour Y $17.00


Meeting Room



Whole Hall



Murrumbateman Markets (up to 26 uses of the village green and pavilion)

per year Y 8

$1050.00

Entire Complex

Major Events/Field Days per event Y 3

$3,180.00

Registered Charity or Not for Profit Group† per day Y $325.00

Commercial or Private Use per day Y 8 $1,000.00

Murrumbateman Equestrian Grounds

Equestrian Area

Ring 1

Hourly (unavailable)

per Hour

3

Unavailable

Morning (up until 12pm) per session $160.00

Afternoon (after 12pm) per session $160.00

Ring 2

Hourly (weekends on approval only)

per hour

3

$20.00

Morning (up until 12pm) per Session $100.00

Afternoon (after 12pm) Per session $100.00

Ring 3

Hourly (weekends on approval only)

per hour

3

$10.00

Morning (up until 12pm) per session $50.00

Afternoon (after 12pm) per session $50.00

Southern Sand Arena and/or adjoining Paddock Areas (Available for private use)

Hourly (min 1 hour) hourly Y $10.00

Daily daily y $50.00

Event hire per paddock Section 2 (see map) per day/per section

Y

8

$48.00

Event hire per paddock Section 3 (see map) per day/per section

Y $48.00

Event clean up maintenance fee applicable where arenas/grounds are not left in acceptable state

per hour or part thereof (min 1 hour)

Y $80.00

Sutton Hall Hire Ree


Y

3

$12.00


Wee Jasper Hall (Administered by Wee Jasper Community Association)

Hire Fee

3

Not for profit per day Y $52.00

Local use of Hall donation per day Y $52.00

Private Function per day Y $210.00

Commercial Function per day Y 8

$315.00

Cleaning per day Y $165.00




(incl GST)

Caravan Park Caravan Park Fees

Long Term Cabin - 1 person per week Y

14

$202.00

each additional person per week Y $23.00

Permanent Caravan Site two people per week Y $121.00

each additional person per week Y $23.00

Powered site (inc. two people ) per night Y $33.00

Pensioner Rate Weekly Rate 7th night no charge

per night Y $29.00

each additional person per person/ per night

Y $11.00

children under 16 yrs per person/

per night Y

$5.00

Greater than 8 days stay on powered site electricity Charge

per day Y $6.00

Unpowered site for Caravans (inc. two people ) - Pensioner Rate

per night

Y $29.00

Weekly Rate 7th night no charge Per night Y $24.00

- each additional person

per person /per night

Y $11.00

- children under 16 yrs per person/ per night

Y $5.00

Worker Cabin ensuite- Limit two people (inc. linen) per night weekly

Y $56.00

Weekly rate inc Linen & 1 service p/week per night weekly

Y $250.00

Worker Cabin no ensuite- 2 people (inc. linen) (cap 4 people)*

per night for 2 people

Y $46.00

Weekly rate inc Linen & 1 service p/week* weekly for 2 people

Y $205.00

Additional person per night Y $11.00

Includes linen and 1 clean per week

Ensuite Cabins – Tourist Cabin – two people (inc. linen) (cabin capacity 4 person)

per night Y $99.00

- Each additional person per night Y $11.00

- Children under 16 yrs per night Y $5.00

Ensuite Cabin – tourist cabin – two people (inc linen)

weekly for 2 people

Y $438.00

Front Loader Washing Machine per load Y $5.00

Dryers per cycle Y $4.00

Linen Hire per person/ per night

Y $16.00

Yass Olympic Pool Entrance to Yass & Binalong Pools

Entrance

Adults each Y

3

$5.00

Children each Y $4.00

Aged Pensioners each Y $4.00

Pre School children and onlookers admission each Y $1.00

School groups per student each Y $1.50

Disabled Pension Card holder & carer FREE

Season Tickets

Family per season Y $210.00

Adults per season Y $138.00

Children per season Y $108.00

Aged Pensioners per season Y $108.00

Pensioner Family per season Y $160.00

Replacement Card

each Y $6.00




(incl GST)

Pool Lane Hire Commercial Lane Hire per lane/hour Y $11.00

Not For Profit Hire per person/ day

Y $0.50

YVC Swimming (Intermediate/stroke correction) 1st child consecutive

children Y

14

$143.00 $123.00

YVC Swimming (competitive training) per child Y $256.00

Swimming Lessons – 5 lessons (Yass & Binalong Pools)

each Y $72.00

Aqua Fitness

Season ticket holder

Pensioner including entry

Non-season ticket holder + entry fee

each Y $5.50 $5.50 $8.50

Binalong Pool Only Entrance

Adults each Y

3

$5.00

Children each Y $4.00

Aged Pensioners each Y $4.00

Pre School children and onlookers admission each Y $1.00

School groups per student each Y $1.50

Season Tickets

Family per season Y $123.00

Adults per season Y $77.00

Children per season Y $67.00

Aged Pensioners per season Y $67.00

Pensioner Family per season Y $113.00

Commercial Lane Hire per lane/hour Y $6.50

Not for Profit Hire per person/

day Y $0.50

Annual Hire Fees Sporting Fields and Ovals (Sports group conditions are as per usage agreements)

Sportsground Booking Fee - Casual Users (Schools exempt)

per event per day

Y 2 $145.00

Yass United Rugby League per year Y

3

$1,800.00

Australian Rules (Yass) per year Y $2,250.00

Australian Rules (Murrumbateman) Per year Y $800.00

Yass Rams Rugby Union (includes juniors) per year Y $2,610.00

Senior Cricket per year Y $2,440.00

Senior Netball per year Y $1,255.00

Touch Football per year Y $3,760.00 Yass Junior Rugby League per year Y $2,120.00

Binalong RLFC per year Y $550.00

Yass Little Athletics per year Y $330.00

Murrumbateman Little Athletics per year Y $320.00

Basketball per year Y $1900.00

Soccer per year Y $3,640.00

Murrumbateman Adult Riders annual fee per year $700.00

Murrumbateman Pony Club annual fee per year $800.00

Sutton Tennis Court - Commercial Hire (per court)

per hour or part thereof (min 1 hour)

Y $12.00

Casual power usage (per site) per site/ per 4 hours

Y

7

$5.00

Hire of open space (Banjo Paterson or Riverbank Park) for community events

Per day Y $60.00




(incl GST)

Stadium Hire Fee

Per hour per hour or part thereof

(min 1 hour)

Y

3

$28.00


Yass and Murrumbateman Libraries

Temporary borrower N 5 $11.00

Replacement library card each N

8

$4.00

Inter Library Loans Min Charge (not refundable admin Charge)

non refundable

admin charge

Y $5.50

may also be charged by supplying institution

Y $16.50

Library Bags each Y $2.00

Overdue Books per week N $1.00

Maximum charge per item N $5.00

Lost/Damaged Books per item N *Replacement cost as listed on catalogue record of item + $5 admin fee

Book Club Membership per club Y $100.00

Programs and Activities- Mini Music, Lego Club etc Y Nominal donation to be

determined by Director

Laminating

-A4 sized document per page Y $3.00

-A3 sized document per page Y $5.00

Scanning

Scan to email (self-serve) per scan Y $1.00

Book Sale

-Hardcover books per item Y $5.00

-Paperbacks per item Y $3.00

-Children’s picture books per item Y $1.00

-DVDs & CDs per item Y $1.00

-Magazines Per item

pr 3 items Y $0.50

$1.00

Transport Fees (HLSS) Standard Fees

Up to 20km per trip N

3

$18.00

20 – 50km per trip N $20.00

50-80km per trip N $31.00

Over 80km per trip N $33.00


Part Pensioner Discounted Fees

Up to 20km per trip N

3

$16.00




Over 100km

per trip N $36.00

Full Pensioner Discount Fees

Up to 20km per trip N $14.00




Over 100km

per trip N $34.00




(incl GST)

Series of appointments to Canberra, usually to undergo radiotherapy or chemotherapy

Fees negotiated

according to individual

circumstances

6

Transport contributions are

GST Free

NEHRT fees are set on a per

km basis and increase each

year by 2.5% or $1 per trip,

whichever is the higher –

see HLSS-OP-26 Fees.

Transport provided on a Full Cost Recovery basis per kilometre N 16

$0.78 plus $48.40 per hour or part thereof

2582 Bus Single trip – standard each N

6

$6.00

Single trip – pensioner each N $4.00

All day ticket – standard each N $10.00

All day ticket – pensioner each N $9.00

Social Support & Respite Standard – Individual per hour or part thereof (min 1 hour)

N 3

$17.50

Part Pensioner – Individual per hour or part thereof (min 1 hour)

N

$15.50

Pensioner – Individual per hour or part thereof (min 1 hour)

N $13.50

Standard – Group each N $17.50

Part Pensioner – Group each N $15.50

Pensioner – Group each N $13.50

Home Modification (aged) Home Modification (subsidised by contribution from Commonwealth Govt) Subject to funding.

N 3 35% of cost of services (labour, materials and travel

Home Maintenance (aged) Home Maintenance (subsidised by contribution from Commonwealth Govt) Subject to funding.

N 3 35% of cost of services (labour, materials and travel)

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Services

NDIS Participants: HLSS provides a range of supports including, but not limited to, assisting with personal care, household tasks, community participation, developing life skills, group and personal activities.Support delivery is flexible and tailored to meet the needs of the Participant. Quotes provided on request.

N 16 https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/price-guides-and-information

Community YVHLSS and Brokerage Services

Home Maintenance, Respite Care, Social Support, Domestic Assistance, Personal Care provided on a full cost recovery basis

8

Monday – Friday: 6am to 6pm per hour or

part thereof (min 1 hour)

Y $50.00

Monday – Friday: 6pm to 10pm per hour or


Y $62.00

Monday – Thursday: Overnight service Y $136.00

Saturday: 6am to 6pm per hour or


Y $62.00

Saturday: 6pm to 10pm per hour or


Y $78.00

Friday – Saturday: Overnight service Y $147.00

Sunday: 6am to 6pm per hour or part thereof (min 1 hour)

Y $75.00

Sunday: 6pm to 10pm per hour or


Y $93.00

Sunday: Overnight service Y $147.00

Public Holiday: 6am to 6pm per hour or


Y $75.00

https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/price-guides-and-information






(incl GST)

Public Holiday: 6pm to 10pm per hour or


Y $93.00

Public Holiday: Overnight service Y $147.00

Compulsory WHS Assessment of a person unknown to YVHLSS

service Y $50.00 (once only fee)

Tourism Guide Advertising Based on A4 guide full colour

7

1/12 page each Y $480.00

Tourism Guide Advertising 1/6 page each Y $770.00

Tourism Guide Advertising 1/3 page each Y $1,320.00



Tourism Guide Advertising Full page each Y $2,975.00

Tourism Guide Advertising Cover page (inside front/back) each Y $3,485.00

Tourism Guide Advertising Cover page – outside back each Y $4,000.00

Fee for Service Marketing Partner Benefits Package

Tourism Partner (included with guide advertising) from Y

7

$480.00

Business Supporter each Y $155.00

Friends of Tourism each Y $80.00

Additional Marketing Opportunities

Website tile advertising per month Y

7

$155.00

E-News advertising and feature story per issue Y $155.00

Product display at VIC per month Y $155.00

VIC – Meeting room Hire (hr) per hour or part thereof (min 1 hour)

Y $25.00

VIC - Meeting Room Hire (½ day = 3 hours) each Y $55.00

VIC - Meeting Room Hire (day = 6 hours) per day Y $85.00

Event Marketing Campaign Package Per unit Y $500.00

(Note: Pricing Code 13 - Prices are subject to change in accordance with advice from the relevant Minister)

2019/2020

Annual Budget I

ncreasing rates in accordance wit


EXPENDITURE BY TYPE

SOURCES OF REVENUE

Rates & Annual Charges

43%

User Charges & Fees14%

Interest & investment revenue

1%

Other revenues2%

Grants & contributions for

operating purposes14%

Grants & contributions for capital purposes

26%

Employee benefits & costs

42%

Borrowing costs5%

Materials & contracts

19%

Depreciation & amortisation

21%

Impairment0%

Other expenses13%


$ '000 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020

TOTAL

Proposed

Budget

Our

Environment

Proposed

Budget

Our Economy

Proposed

Budget

Our

Community

Proposed

Budget

Our

Infrastructure

Proposed

Budget

Our Civic

Leadership

Proposed

BudgetIncome from Continuing Operations

Revenue:

Rates & annual charges 17,355 130 - - 6,476 10,749

User charges & fees 5,713 190 913 355 4,186 67

Interest & investment revenue 583 20 - - 119 444

Other revenues 839 18 - 6 713 102

Grants & contributions for operating purposes 5,759 102 5 430 3,582 1,640

Grants & contributions for capital purposes 10,433 450 - - 9,983 -

Other Income:

Net gains from disposal of assets - - - - - -

Net share of interests in joint ventures - - - - - -

TOTAL INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 40,682 910 918 791 25,059 13,002

Expenses from Continuing Operations

Employee benefits & costs 11,773 1,183 1,225 582 6,051 2,732

Borrowing costs 1,329 - - - 1,275 54

Materials & contracts 5,324 240 196 98 4,271 517

Depreciation & amortisation 5,976 - - - 5,976 -

Impairment - - - - - -

Other expenses 3,526 272 224 921 873 1,236

Net losses from disposal of assets - - - - - -

TOTAL EXPENSES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 27,928 1,695 1,645 1,601 18,446 4,539

OPERATING RESULT FOR THE YEAR 12,754 (785) (727) (810) 6,613 8,463

NET OPERATING RESULT FOR THE YEAR BEFORE GRANTS &

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES 2,321 (1,235) (727) (810) (3,370) 8,463

NET OPERATING RESULT FOR THE YEAR EXCLUDING

EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS BEFORE GRANTS & CONTRIBUTIONS

FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES 2,321 (1,235) (727) (810) (3,370) 8,463

Assumptions

Rate Increase (incl. 0.3% increase from growth) 8.50%

General Index 2.50%

Employee Cost Index 2.50%

Operational Grant Index 0.50%

Capital Grant (averaged over 5 years) 0.00%

Investment Interest rate 3.00%

Overdue rates interest rate 8.00%

Operational PlanINCOME STATEMENT


$ '000 2020 2020 2020

NotesProposed

Budget

Proposed

Budget

Proposed

Budget

Income from

Continuing

Operations

Expenses from

Continuing

Operations

Operating

Result from

Continuing

OperationsFunctions/Activities

Governance - 172 (172)

Administration 1 13,002 3,467 9,535

Public order and safety 390 917 (527)

Health 253 505 (252)

Environment 4,074 3,469 605

Community services and education 367 367 -

Housing and community amenities 1,518 2,142 (624)

Water supplies 10,071 3,662 6,409

Sewerage services 2,389 2,008 381

Recreation and culture 2,203 2,334 (131)

Transport and communication 5,764 7,823 (2,059)

Economic affairs 651 1,062 (411)

Total Functions & Activities 40,682 27,928 12,754

Operational PlanFunctional Area Allocation

1. Administration Income includes general rates and the general component of the Financial Assistance Grant

Administration Expenses include corporate support for all other functions, plant/fleet, finance, HR, IT


$ '000 2020

Proposed

Budget

Assets

Current Assets:

Cash & cash equivalents 17,057

Investments 2,088

Receivables 2,047

Inventories 545

Other 54

Non-current assets classified as 'held for sale' -

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 21,791

Non-Current Assets:

Investments -

Receivables -

Inventories -

Infrastructure, property, plant & equipment 392,517

Investments accounted for using the equity method -

Investment property 3,900

Intangible assets -

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 396,417

TOTAL ASSETS 418,208

LiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities:

Payables 3,788

Borrowings 1,309

Provisions 3,047

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 8,143

Non-Current Liabilities:

Payables -

Borrowings 15,137

Provisions 1,428

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 16,565

TOTAL LIABILITIES 24,708

NET ASSETS 393,499

Equity

Retained earnings 216,754

Revaluation reserves 176,745

Council equity interest 393,499

Non-controlling interest -

TOTAL EQUITY 393,499

Assumptions

General Index 2.50%

No impact from revaluation of assets

Operational PlanSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION


$ '000 2020

Proposed

Budget

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Receipts:

Rates & annual charges 17,355

User charges & fees 5,713

Investment & interest revenue received 593

Grants & contributions 16,192

Bonds, deposits & retention amounts received -

Other 839

Payments: -

Employee benefits & costs (11,773)

Materials & contracts (5,324)

Borrowing costs (1,329)

Bonds, deposits & retention amounts refunded -

Other (3,526)

NET CASH PROVIDED (OR USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 18,740

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Receipts:

Sale of investment securities -

Sale of infrastructure, property, plant & equipment 450

Deferred debtors receipts -

Other investing activity receipts -

Payments: -

Purchase of investment securities -

Purchase of infrastructure, property, plant & equipment (17,724)

Deferred debtors & advances made -

NET CASH PROVIDED (OR USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (17,274)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Receipts:

Proceeds from borrowings & advances -

Payments:

Repayment of borrowings & advances (2,084)

NET CASH PROVIDED (OR USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (2,084)

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS (618)

plus: CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of year 17,675

CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of year 17,057

Assumptions

Rates & charges recovery rate 100.00%

Debtor recovery rate 100.00%

General Index 2.50%

Investment Interest rate 3.00%

Overdue rates interest rate 8.00%

Operational PlanSTATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


2020

Proposed

Budget

Operating Performance Ratio

This ratio measures Council's ability to contain operating expenditure within operating revenue 7.67%

Benchmark - Greater than 0%

(operating revenue excl. capital grants and contributions - operating expenses) / operating revenue excluding capital grants and contributions

Own Source Operating Revenue incl. FAGs

This ratio measures the level of Council's fiscal flexibility. It is the degree of reliance on external funding sources such as operating grants and contributions. Council's

financial flexibility improves the higher the level of its own source revenue 67.15%


operating revenue excl. grants and contributions (except FAGs) / operating revenue incl. all grants and contributions

Own Source Operating Revenue excl. FAGs

This ratio measures the level of Council's fiscal flexibility. It is the degree of reliance on external funding sources such as operating grants and contributions. Council's

financial flexibility improves the higher the level of its own source revenue 60.20%


operating revenue excl. all grants and contributions / operating revenue incl. all grants and contributions

Building and Asset Renewal Ratio

This ratio indicates the extent to which Council is forecasting to meet its consumption level on assets by renewing or replacing assets 100%

Benchmark - Greater than 100% - average over 3 years

asset renewals (building and infrastructure) / Depreciation, amortisation and impairment (building and infrastructure)

Infrastructure Backlog Ratio

This ratio shows what proportion the backlog is against total value of infrastructure 0%

Benchmark - Less than 2%

Estimated cost to bring to satisfactory condition / Total (WDV) of infrastructure, buildings and other structures

Asset Maintenance Ratio

This ratio shows whether assets are maintained to the current standard 98%


Actual asset maintenance / Required asset maintenance

Debt Service Ratio

This ratio measures the ability to service debt including interest, principal, and lease payments 11%

Benchmark - Between 0% and 20%

Cost of debt service (interest expense & principal repayments) / Total continuing operating revenue (excl. capital grants & contributions)

Real Operating Expenditure

This ratio shows the operating expenditure per capita $1,606

Benchmark - Decrease over time

Operating expenditure / Population

Cash Expense Cover Ratio

This ratio indicates the number of months Council can continue paying for its immediate expenses without additional cash inflow 8.52

Benchmark - Greater than 3.0 months

(current year's cash and cash equivalents / (total expenses - depreciation - interest costs) * 12

Operational PlanFINANCIAL RATIOS


2019/2020

Identified Projects I

ncreasing rates in accordance wit


SRVGeneral

RevenueReserves

$18,708,000 $11,248,000 $2,130,000 $464,000 $4,866,000

Local Roads Sealed Roads Resealing Capital Renewal $610,000 $610,000

Sealed Roads Rehab Capital Renewal $400,000 $180,000 $220,000

Murrumbateman Winery Trail Capital New $950,000 $400,000 $550,000

Bridges Replacement of 11 timber bridges (year 2) Capital Renewal $3,010,000 $1,150,000 $1,860,000

Regional Roads Regional Roads Resealing Capital Renewal $280,000 $280,000

Regional Roads Heavy patching Capital Renewal $150,000 $150,000

Wee Jasper (Tumut Rd) - Gravel Resheeting Capital Renewal $50,000 $50,000

Burrinjuck Heavy Patching Capital Renewal $40,000 $40,000

Regional Roads Rehab Capital Renewal $460,000 $460,000

Water Developer Servicing Plan (DSP) Operational $40,000 $40,000

Telemetry System Upgrade Strategy Capital Upgrade $20,000 $20,000

Yass to Murrumbateman Pipeline -Design Capital New $75,000 $75,000

Yass to Murrumbateman Pipeline -Easements Capital New $200,000 $200,000

Yass to Murrumbateman Pipeline -Construction Capital New $5,000,000 $4,600,000 $400,000

Yass Dam – Load Test Operational $300,000 $300,000

Water Main Replacement Program Capital Renewal $200,000 $200,000

Water Quality Improvement Yass Capital Renewal $1,200,000 $1,200,000

New Water Connections Capital New $45,000 $45,000

Village Water Main Extentions Capital Upgrade $40,000 $40,000

WTP Improvements Capital Upgrade $50,000 $50,000

Sewer Sewer Main Renewal Program Capital Renewal $200,000 $200,000

Ford Street SPS Generator/SCA Design Capital New $280,000 $280,000

Yass STP Decantor Rubber Replacement Capital Renewal $25,000 $25,000

Buildings Asset management Plans Operational $100,000 $100,000

Gundaroo Hall Operational $5,000 $5,000

Sutton Hall Operational $5,000 $5,000

Transfer Stations Purchase Weighbridge Capital New $150,000 $150,000

Landfill Closure Capital Renewal $50,000 $25,000 $25,000

Closure Murrumbateman Landfill Capital Renewal $200,000 $200,000

Replacement Baler Capital Renewal $100,000 $100,000

Sports Grounds Yass Valley LGA Facilities Program Capital Renewal $1,110,000 $1,110,000

Victoria Park Amenities Upgrade (Stage 2) Capital Upgrade $160,000 $160,000

Walker Park Sporting Complex Improvements Capital Upgrade $568,000 $518,000 $50,000

Sports Field Oversowing Operational $6,000 $6,000

Sports Field Vertidraining Operational $9,000 $9,000

Jones Park Maintenance - Contribution to Lions Club Operational $3,000 $3,000

Gundaroo Oval Improvements Operational $6,000 $6,000

Recreational Grounds Remulch Playground Operational $6,000 $6,000

Playground Safety Rectification Operational $5,000 $5,000

Coronation Park Playground Replacement Capital Renewal $260,000 $130,000 $130,000

Caravan Park Caravan Park Amenities Upgrade Capital Upgrade $160,000 $160,000

Swimming Pools Shade Sail & New Vacuum Capital New $35,000 $35,000

Cemeteries New Toilet at Lawn Cemetery Capital New $40,000 $40,000

New Plinths at Yass lawn Cemetery Operational $10,000 $10,000

Additional Workshop Vehicle Hoist Capital New $11,000 $11,000

Plant Renewal Program Capital Renewal $1,350,000 $1,350,000

General Replacement of landscaping in RAB Comur St Capital Renewal $20,000 $20,000

Road Safety RSO and Active Transport program Operational $90,000 $45,000 $45,000

Forward Works 2019/20 Future Works Program Capital Renewal $50,000 $50,000

Stormwater 2019/20 Stormwater Program from Yass FRMPS Capital Renewal $150,000 $100,000 $50,000

Learning and Development Program Operational $229,000 $40,000 $189,000

Property File Scanning Operational $50,000 $50,000

Catchment Management Projects Operational $15,000 $15,000

Education Activities - Environmental Services Section Operational $5,000 $5,000

Ranger Services ' K9 Cube' safety enhancement Capital New $25,000 $25,000

Hawthorn Land Capability Studies Operational $100,000 $100,000

Waste

Recreation

Plant and Equipment

Engineering Services

Finance and Corporate

Planning

Roads

Water and Sewer

Property

Total Cost

2019/20

Internal Funding

External

Funding

Council

Yass Valley Council Projects 2019/20

Functional Area Asset Type Title Project TypeNew, upgrade

or Renewal

2019/20


Long Term

Financial Plan


$ '000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

Notes Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast

Income from Continuing Operations

Revenue: 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 2.02

Rates & annual charges 12,555 13,686 14,958 16,036 17,355 17,754 18,163 18,580 19,008 19,445 19,892 20,350 20,818 21,296

User charges & fees 6,971 6,320 6,692 5,863 5,713 5,856 6,002 6,152 6,306 6,464 6,625 6,791 6,961 7,135

Interest & investment revenue 1,140 515 522 403 583 574 585 613 650 691 860 924 994 1,079

Other revenues 932 3,069 763 487 839 860 881 904 926 949 973 997 1,022 1,048

Grants & contributions for operating purposes 7,854 8,146 6,730 5,818 5,759 5,788 5,817 5,846 5,875 5,904 5,934 5,964 5,993 6,023

Grants & contributions for capital purposes 5,862 5,891 7,652 8,789 10,433 5,885 5,915 5,944 5,974 6,004 6,034 6,064 6,094 6,125

Other Income:

Net gains from disposal of assets 9 107 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Net share of interests in joint ventures - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 35,323 37,734 37,317 37,396 40,682 36,717 37,362 38,039 38,738 39,457 40,318 41,089 41,882 42,706

Expenses from Continuing Operations 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000

Employee benefits & costs 10,740 11,590 11,587 11,689 11,773 12,067 12,369 12,678 12,995 13,320 13,653 13,994 14,344 14,703

Borrowing costs 1,283 1,221 1,329 1,614 1,329 925 868 825 788 748 708 665 621 622

Materials & contracts 6,452 5,644 4,610 5,749 5,324 5,457 5,594 5,733 5,877 6,024 6,174 6,329 6,487 6,649

Depreciation & amortisation 6,482 6,174 5,942 5,977 5,976 6,082 6,160 6,238 6,316 6,394 6,472 6,550 6,628 6,706

Impairment - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Other expenses 4,984 5,126 4,568 4,049 3,526 3,614 3,705 3,797 3,892 3,989 4,089 4,191 4,296 4,403

Net losses from disposal of assets - - 1,249 - - - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL EXPENSES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 29,941 29,755 29,285 29,078 27,928 28,146 28,695 29,272 29,868 30,475 31,097 31,730 32,376 33,084

OPERATING RESULT FOR THE YEAR 5,382 7,979 8,032 8,318 12,754 8,571 8,667 8,767 8,870 8,982 9,222 9,360 9,505 9,622


CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES (480) 2,088 380 (471) 2,321 2,686 2,752 2,823 2,896 2,978 3,188 3,296 3,411 3,497


CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES and EXCLUDING

EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS (489) 1,981 380 (471) 2,321 2,686 2,752 2,823 2,896 2,978 3,188 3,296 3,411 3,497

Assumptions

Rate Increase (incl. 0.3% increase from growth) 8.50% 8.50% 2.30% 2.30% 2.30% 2.30% 2.30% 2.30% 2.30% 2.30% 2.30%

General Index 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50%

Employee Cost Index 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50%

Operational Grant Index 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%

Capital Grant (averaged over 5 years) 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%

Investment Interest rate 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.50% 3.50% 3.50% 3.50%

Overdue rates interest rate 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.50% 8.50% 8.50% 8.50% 8.50%

Efficiency gain on Materials, Contracts & Other Exp. 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

New Capital works (for depreciation) 30.00% 30.00% 30.00% 30.00% 30.00% 30.00% 30.00% 30.00% 30.00%

Population Increase 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%

Long Term Financial Plan - ALL FUNDSINCOME STATEMENT

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$ '000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029


Assets

Current Assets:

Cash & cash equivalents 10,613 16,810 18,696 17,675 17,057 17,402 18,359 19,571 20,957 22,493 24,308 26,299 28,735 31,366

Investments 5,246 2,055 2,088 2,088 2,088 2,088 2,088 2,088 2,088 2,088 2,088 2,088 2,088 2,088

Receivables 3,487 1,902 2,527 2,299 2,047 1,867 1,565 1,643 1,311 1,143 985 819 657 437

Inventories 495 214 519 532 545 559 573 587 602 617 632 648 664 681

Other 138 89 51 52 54 55 56 58 59 61 62 64 65 67

Non-current assets classified as 'held for sale' - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 19,979 21,070 23,881 22,646 21,791 21,971 22,641 23,947 25,017 26,402 28,076 29,917 32,210 34,639

Non-Current Assets:

Investments - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Receivables - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Inventories - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Infrastructure, property, plant & equipment 342,491 349,187 357,192 374,793 392,517 405,517 418,517 431,517 444,517 457,517 470,517 483,517 496,517 509,517

Investments accounted for using the equity method - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Investment property 2,467 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,901

Intangible assets - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 344,958 353,087 361,092 378,693 396,417 409,417 422,417 435,417 448,417 461,417 474,417 487,417 500,417 513,418

TOTAL ASSETS 364,937 374,157 384,973 401,339 418,208 431,388 445,058 459,364 473,434 487,819 502,493 517,334 532,627 548,057

Liabilities

Current Liabilities:

Payables 3,610 5,400 3,605 3,695 3,788 3,882 3,979 4,079 4,181 4,285 4,392 4,502 4,615 4,730

Borrowings 1,379 1,503 1,624 2,084 1,309 869 794 801 840 880 920 698 698 699

Provisions 2,742 2,649 2,900 2,973 3,047 3,123 3,201 3,281 3,363 3,447 3,533 3,622 3,712 3,805

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 7,731 9,552 8,129 8,752 8,143 7,874 7,974 8,161 8,384 8,612 8,846 8,822 9,025 9,234

Non-Current Liabilities:

Payables - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Borrowings 18,256 16,750 15,127 16,446 15,137 14,331 13,505 12,704 11,858 9,337 8,417 7,719 7,021 6,322

Provisions 1,549 1,063 1,359 1,393 1,428 1,463 1,500 1,538 1,576 1,615 1,656 1,697 1,740 1,783

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 19,805 17,813 16,486 17,839 16,565 15,794 15,005 14,242 13,434 10,952 10,073 9,416 8,761 8,105

TOTAL LIABILITIES 27,536 27,365 24,615 26,591 24,708 23,669 22,979 22,402 21,818 19,565 18,919 18,238 17,786 17,339

NET ASSETS 337,401 346,792 360,358 374,749 393,499 407,719 422,079 436,962 451,616 468,255 483,574 499,096 514,841 530,717

Equity

Retained earnings 202,927 209,488 218,938 215,728 216,754 217,974 219,334 221,217 222,871 226,510 228,829 231,351 234,096 236,972

Revaluation reserves 134,474 137,304 141,420 159,021 176,745 189,745 202,745 215,745 228,745 241,745 254,745 267,745 280,745 293,745

Council equity interest 337,401 346,792 360,358 374,749 393,499 407,719 422,079 436,962 451,616 468,255 483,574 499,096 514,841 530,717

Non-controlling interest - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL EQUITY 337,401 346,792 360,358 374,749 393,499 407,719 422,079 436,962 451,616 468,255 483,574 499,096 514,841 530,717

Assumptions

General Index 0.00% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50%

No impact forecast from revaluation of assets

Long Term Financial Plan - ALL FUNDSSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION


$ '000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029


Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Receipts:

Rates & annual charges 12,539 13,881 14,914 16,036 17,355 17,754 18,163 18,580 19,008 19,445 19,892 20,350 20,818 21,296

User charges & fees 7,024 7,567 6,639 5,863 5,713 5,856 6,002 6,152 6,306 6,464 6,625 6,791 6,961 7,135

Investment & interest revenue received 1,040 479 507 631 593 574 585 613 650 691 860 924 994 1,079

Grants & contributions 11,934 10,906 12,877 14,607 16,192 11,673 11,731 11,790 11,849 11,908 11,968 12,028 12,088 12,148

Bonds, deposits & retention amounts received 34 - 13 - - - - - - - - - - -

Other 2,792 5,000 1,938 487 839 860 881 904 926 949 973 997 1,022 1,048

Payments:

Employee benefits & costs (10,525) (11,683) (11,257) (11,689) (11,773) (12,067) (12,369) (12,678) (12,995) (13,320) (13,653) (13,994) (14,344) (14,703)

Materials & contracts (7,140) (5,496) (4,486) (5,749) (5,324) (5,457) (5,594) (5,733) (5,877) (6,024) (6,174) (6,329) (6,487) (6,649)

Borrowing costs (1,235) (1,251) (1,100) (1,614) (1,329) (925) (868) (825) (788) (748) (708) (665) (621) (622)

Bonds, deposits & retention amounts refunded - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Other (7,305) (6,593) (7,049) (4,049) (3,526) (3,614) (3,705) (3,797) (3,892) (3,989) (4,089) (4,191) (4,296) (4,403)

NET CASH PROVIDED (OR USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 9,158 12,810 12,996 14,523 18,740 14,654 14,826 15,006 15,187 15,376 15,694 15,911 16,135 16,329

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Receipts:

Sale of investment securities - 3,231 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Sale of infrastructure, property, plant & equipment 11 835 284 250 450 - - - - - - - - -

Deferred debtors receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Other investing activity receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Payments:

Purchase of investment securities/property 1,007 - (33) - - - -

Purchase of infrastructure, property, plant & equipment (15,318) (9,297) (9,859) (17,601) (17,724) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000)

Deferred debtors & advances made - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NET CASH PROVIDED (OR USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (14,300) (5,231) (9,608) (17,351) (17,274) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Receipts:

Proceeds from borrowings & advances 4,650 - - 3,750 - - - - - - - - - -

Payments:

Repayment of borrowings & advances (2,009) (1,382) (1,502) (1,943) (2,084) (1,309) (869) (794) (801) (840) (880) (920) (698) (698)

Repayment of finance lease liabilities - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NET CASH PROVIDED (OR USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 2,641 (1,382) (1,502) 1,807 (2,084) (1,309) (869) (794) (801) (840) (880) (920) (698) (698)

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,501) 6,197 1,886 (1,021) (618) 345 957 1,212 1,386 1,536 1,814 1,991 2,437 2,631

plus: CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of year 13,114 10,613 16,810 18,696 17,675 17,057 17,402 18,359 19,571 20,957 22,493 24,308 26,299 28,735

CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of year 10,613 16,810 18,696 17,675 17,057 17,402 18,359 19,571 20,957 22,493 24,308 26,299 28,735 31,366

Assumptions

Rates & charges recovery rate 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

Debtor recovery rate 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

General Index 0.00% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50%

Investment Interest rate 0.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.50% 3.50% 3.50% 3.50%

Overdue rates interest rate 0.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.50% 8.50% 8.50% 8.50% 8.50%

Long Term Financial Plan - ALL FUNDSSTATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast

Operating Performance RatioThis ratio measures Council's ability to contain operating expenditure

within operating revenue 0.00% -1.63% 6.56% 1.28% -1.65% 7.67% 8.71% 8.75% 8.80% 8.84% 8.90% 9.30% 9.41% 9.53% 9.56%


(operating revenue excl. capital grants and contributions - operating

expenses) / operating revenue excluding capital grants and

contributions

Own Source Operating Revenue incl. FAGs 2829 4171 2941 2827 2827 2827 2827 2827 2827 2827 2827 2827 2827 2828

This ratio measures the level of Council's fiscal flexibility. It is the degree

of reliance on external funding sources such as operating grants and

contributions. Council's financial flexibility improves the higher the level of

its own source revenue 60% 69.18% 73.85% 69.34% 68.50% 67.15% 75.91% 76.17% 76.44% 76.71% 76.98% 77.33% 77.61% 77.89% 78.18%


operating revenue excl. grants and contributions (except FAGs) /

operating revenue incl. all grants and contributions

Own Source Operating Revenue excl. FAGs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

This ratio measures the level of Council's fiscal flexibility. It is the degree

of reliance on external funding sources such as operating grants and

contributions. Council's financial flexibility improves the higher the level of

its own source revenue 60% 61.17% 62.80% 61.46% 60.94% 60.20% 68.21% 68.60% 69.01% 69.41% 69.82% 70.32% 70.73% 71.14% 71.56%


operating revenue excl. all grants and contributions / operating revenue

incl. all grants and contributions

Building and Asset Renewal Ratio 4684.35 7902.45 8380.15 5,977 5,976 6,082 6,160 6,238 6,316 6,394 6,472 6,550 6,628 6,706

This ratio indicates the extent to which Council is forecasting to meet its

consumption level on assets by renewing or replacing assets 1.00 72% 128% 141% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%


asset renewals (building and infrastructure) / Depreciation, amortisation

and impairment (building and infrastructure)

183,254 177,080 171,138 165,161 159,185 153,103 146,942 140,704 134,388 127,993 121,521 114,971 108,342 101,636

Infrastructure Backlog Ratio $8,123.00 $6,742.19 $3,013.61 $2,013.61 $1,013.61 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1.02 $0.00This ratio shows what proportion the backlog is against total value of

infrastructure 0.02 5% 4% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Benchmark - Less than 2%

Estimated cost to bring to satisfactory condition / Total (WDV) of

infrastructure, buildings and other structures

Asset Maintenance Ratio

This ratio shows whether assets are maintained to the current standard 1.00 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 100% 102% 102% 102% 102% 102%


Actual asset maintenance / Required asset maintenance

Debt Service RatioThis ratio measures the ability to service debt including interest, principal,

and lease payments -1% 11% 8% 10% 12% 11% 7% 6% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 4% 4%

Benchmark - Between 0% and 20%

Cost of debt service (interest expense & principal repayments) / Total

continuing operating revenue (excl. capital grants & contributions)

Real Operating Expenditure 16564 16730 16931 17134 17391 17652 18005 18365 18916 19483 20067 20669 21289 21928

This ratio shows the operating expenditure per capita #### $1,808 $1,779 $1,730 $1,697 $1,606 $1,594 $1,594 $1,594 $1,579 $1,564 $1,550 $1,535 $1,521 $1,509

Benchmark - Decrease over time

Operating expenditure / Population

Cash Expense Cover Ratio

This ratio indicates the number of months Council can continue paying

for its immediate expenses without additional cash inflow 3.00 4.51 7.64 8.83 8.47 8.52 8.93 9.41 9.86 10.33 10.83 11.44 12.09 13.04 13.90

Benchmark - Greater than 3.0 months

(current year's cash and cash equivalents / (total expenses -

depreciation - interest costs) * 12

Long Term Financial Plan - ALL FUNDSFINANCIAL RATIOS

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