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Rates Postponement
Why We Took The Lead
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Why We Took The Lead
The need to fund infrastructure Rising rates The need to offer options and flexibility Unlocking equity in a rapid growth area
A little background:– WBOPDC 45,000pop covering 212,000ha– Third fasting growing population in NZ– By 2050 sub region growth 120,000 to 290,000– Issues:
• Wastewater (5)• Water (E to A)• Roading (2/3 sealed)• Transportation links• Recreation and leisure requirements
– 24% of district in Crown Doc Reserve
Why We Took The Lead
What’s happened to rates? 1995 ($) 2005 ($)– Waihi Beach $990 $1,960– Katikati $930 $1,680– Omokoroa $750 $1,640*– Te Puke $1,020 $1,480– Maketu $680 $1,150*– Rural $580 $950(Average Residential Rates)* Excludes full impact of sewerage
Why We Took The Lead
How did we start?– Holiday in Canada – fishing– Engaged McKinlay Douglas Ltd– Change in local government legislation– Study of other options
• AARP• Visited United States and Canada
– Case Study – Salom, Portland USA
Why We Took The Lead
Your community options or flexibility Allow people to decide where to spend Stay in their homes longer Change in life style Baby boomers
Why We Took The Lead
Why consortium?– Local Government should be non confederative– Collaborative approach– National standard– National service delivery
Why We Took The Lead
