Yarra Ranges Council
Budget
Year Ending 30 June 2015
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
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Contents
Page
Mayor’s introduction
3
Chief Executive Officer’s summary
4
Budget processes
10
Overview
1. Linkage to the Council Plan
11
2. Services, initiatives and service performance indicators
13
3. Budget influences
35
Budget analysis
4. Analysis of operating budget
39
5. Analysis of budgeted cash position
45
6. Analysis of capital budget
48
7. Analysis of budgeted financial position
53
Long term strategies
8. Strategic resource plan and financial performance indicators
56
9. Rating information
60
10. Other strategies
65
Appendices
A Budgeted statements
69
B Rates and charges
78
C Capital works program
88
D Fees and charges schedule
99
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Mayor’s introduction
I am pleased to present this Budget to the community of Yarra Ranges.
To enable Council to maintain existing service levels, and continue to allocate funds to build,
maintain, and renew community infrastructure, Council will increase rates and charges by an average
4.8 percent in the 2014-15 financial year.
The rate increase has been kept in line with the level foreshadowed in Council's Strategic Resource
Plan adopted in the previous year, despite a number of significant budget impacts including reduction
in Victorian Grants Commission funding, increases in the levy payable to the Victorian Government
upon disposal of waste into landfill, in addition to increased utilities costs, and competing community
needs.
The proposed budget delivers significant cost savings, achieved through reductions in salaries &
wages ($0.65 million), reductions in general expenditure ($1.7 million), and re-tendering of the waste
contract ($1.5 million), coupled with new efficiencies in processes and additional revenue generation
($0.92 million).
These savings and additional revenue have been channelled into asset
improvements and asset renewal for the community’s benefit. These initiatives also deliver a
significant reduction in Council borrowings, allows Council to cope with any unexpected future issues,
and maintains Council’s long term financial sustainability.
Council remains committed to the community priorities for the coming year identified in the Council
Plan and the 2014-15 Budget supports these initiatives and priorities.
Council is conscious of the need to continue to monitor expenditure, and will maintain an ongoing
focus on operating efficiencies and cost savings.
In relation to community assets, the total Capital Works program will be $53.2 million, of which $19.9
million relates to projects carried over from the 2013-14 year.
Highlights of the Capital Works program include:
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Roads - $8.7 million: including Colchester Rd Kilsyth upgrade, and Old Gippsland Rd-Old
Hereford Rd Mt Evelyn intersection improvements, in addition to various reconstructions, Roads
to Recovery projects, reseals, resurfacing, and other road improvements;
Footpaths - $4.0 million: including path upgrades at Alexander Ave Upwey, Don Rd Healesville,
and Cavanagh Rd Millgrove in addition to new footpaths and rehabilitation works in Chirnside
Park and across the municipality;
Drains - $1.8 million: including Warburton Hwy Launching Place drainage replacement, in
addition to various improvements, renewal, & rehabilitation works;
Parks, open space, & streetscapes - $4.2 million: including new playground facilities in Kilsyth
and Seville, in addition to trail improvements, playground renewals, and township improvements
in Mooroolbark & Tecoma;
Recreational, leisure & community facilities - $1.0 million: including oval upgrade at Yarra Glen
and oval improvements at Belgrave South;
Buildings and building improvements - $28.0 million: including the development of the community
hub at Japara Living and Learning Kilsyth, Pinks Reserve Netball Facility, Chirnside Park
community hub commencement, in addition to commencement of a regional soccer facility in
Monbulk; and
Plant and equipment - $1.9 million: including information technology and scheduled replacement
of Council’s fleet.
This budget has been developed with the community’s needs in mind and Council endorses it as
financially responsible.
Cr Fiona
McAllister
Mayor
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Chief Executive Officer’s summary
Council has prepared a Budget for the 2014-15 financial year which seeks to balance the
demand for services and infrastructure with the community’s capacity to pay.
The proposed budget delivers cumulative cost savings of $4.7 million, achieved through
reductions in salaries & wages, reductions in general expenditure, and re-tendering of the
waste contract, coupled with new efficiencies in processes and additional revenue
generation. These savings and additional revenue have been channelled into asset
improvements and asset renewal for the community’s benefit. These initiatives also deliver
a significant reduction in Council borrowings, allows Council to cope with any unexpected
future issues such as defined benefits superannuation liabilities, and maintains Council’s
long term financial sustainability.
Key budget information is provided below about the rate increase, operating result, services,
cash and investments, capital works, financial position, financial sustainability and strategic
objectives of Council.
1. Rates
10.0
% rate increase
8.0
6.0
5.7
4.0
4.8
4.8
F2013/14
B2014/15
4.8
4.8
4.8
2.0
0.0
A2012/13
SRP2015/16 SRP2016/17 SRP2017/18
A = Actual F = Forecast B = Budget SRP = Strategic Resource Plan estimates
It is proposed that general rates increase by an average 4.8% for the 2014-15 year, raising total rates
& charges of $120.4 million, including $0.75 million generated from supplementary rates. Of the 4.8%
increase, 2.3% will go toward maintaining service levels and meeting the cost of a number of external
influences affecting the operating budget including a $0.20 million reduction in the Victorian Grants
Commission allocation. The remaining 2.5% increase will go toward capital works to address the
asset renewal needs of the municipality. This rate increase is in line with the level foreshadowed in
Council’s Strategic Resource Plan adopted in the previous year. (The rate increase for the 2013-14
year was 4.8%).
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2. Operating result
24.0
Surplus / -deficit $M
20.0
16.0
12.0
22.10
20.04
8.0
11.15
9.95
4.0
17.17
0.0
-4.0
-6.51
-8.0
A2012/13
F2013/14
B2014/15
SRP2015/16
SRP2016/17
SRP2017/18
The expected operating result for the 2014-15 year is a surplus of $11.15 million, which is an increase
of $17.66 million over 2013-14. The improved operating result is due mainly to $7.4 million of 2013-14
grants commission funding being received early (and therefore recognised as income in 2012/13) and
this results in a reduction to our income in 2013-14, whereas the 2014-15 budget is based on
receiving all of the grants commission income in the budgeted year. The adjusted underlying result,
which excludes items such as non-recurrent grants and non-cash contributions is a deficit of $7.27m
million, which is an increase of $19.23 million over 2013-14 – refer to section 4 of this summary for
further information. (The forecast operating result for the 2013-14 year is a deficit of $6.51 million with
the underlying result being a deficit $11.95 million).
3. Services
net cost $M
100.0
97.65
99.90
102.20
104.55
106.95
B2013/14
B2014/15
SRP2015/16
SRP2016/17
SRP2017/18
50.0
0.0
The net cost of services delivered to the community for the 2014-15 year is expected to be $99.94
million which is an increase of $2.29 million over 2013-14. A key influencing factor in the development
of the 2014-15 budget has been the recently released results of the community satisfaction survey
conducted by Council. The survey results show that there is a relatively high level of satisfaction with
most services and service levels provided by Council. For the 2014-15 year, service levels have been
maintained. (The budgeted net cost for the 2013-14 year is $97.65 million).
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4. Cash and investments
cash on hand $M
40.0
30.0
34.40
28.12
29.04
30.97
33.04
20.0
15.25
10.0
0.0
A2012/13
F2013/14
B2014/15
SRP2015/16 SRP2016/17 SRP2017/18
Cash and investments are expected to increase by $12.87 million during the year to $28.12 million as
at 30 June 2015. This is due mainly to the carried forward component of the 2013-14 capital works
program and a number of major building projects. (Cash and investments are forecast to be $15.25
million as at 30 June 2014).
5. Capital works
60.00
capital works $M
50.00
53.27
40.00
30.00
32.50
49.05
40.31
36.15
45.03
20.00
10.00
0.00
A2012/13
F2013/14
B2014/15
SRP2015/16 SRP2016/17 SRP2017/18
The capital works program for the 2014-15 year is expected to be $53.27 million of which $19.96
million relates to projects which will be carried forward from the 2013-14 year. The carried forward
component is fully funded from the 2013-14 budget. Of the $53.27 million of capital funding required,
$2.39 million will come from external grants, $0.93 million from contributions with the balance of
$49.95 million from Council cash and borrowings. The Council cash amount comprises asset sales
($0.35 million), cash held at the start of the year ($15.25 million) and cash generated through
operations in the 2014-15 financial year ($12.87 million). Borrowings are scheduled to be $34.00
million. The capital expenditure program has been set and prioritised based on a rigorous process of
consultation that has enabled Council to assess needs and develop sound business cases for each
project. This year's program includes a number of major building projects including the Japara Living
and Learning Centre, Pinks Reserve Netball Facility, and the commencement of the Monbulk
Regional Soccer Facility. (Capital works is forecast to be $36.15 million for the 2013-14 year).
The graph below sets out the required and actual asset renewal over the life of the current Strategic
Resource Plan and the renewal backlog.
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The asset renewal program has not increased in the 2014-15 year, however over the rest of the four
year period, it is expected to increase substantially as funds are directed into asset renewal to close
the gap, which is evident from the graph above.
6. Financial position
working capital $M
40.00
30.00
29.44
20.00
18.01
17.44
18.13
18.67
B2015
SRP2016
SRP2017
SRP2018
10.00
7.88
0.00
A2013
F2014
The graph above reflects Council’s working capital, which is Current Assets less Current Liabilities
and demonstrates Council’s ability to pay short term liabilities. As can be seen from the trend,
Council’s working capital position remains stable going forward.
The financial position is expected to improve with net assets (net worth) to increase by $37.65 million
to $909.75 million. This is mainly due to the increase in infrastructure assets and a stronger cash
position. (Total equity is forecast to be $872.10 million as at 30 June 2014).
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7. Financial sustainability
20
18.48
adjusted underlying surplus / -deficit $M
16
12
14.07
13.8
SRP2015/16
SRP2016/17
8
7.27
4
0
-4
-8
-11.95
-12
F2013/14
B2014/15
SRP2017/18
A high level Strategic Resource Plan for the years 2014-15 to 2017/18 has been developed to assist
Council in adopting a budget within a longer term prudent financial framework. The key objective of
the Plan is financial sustainability in the medium to long term, while still achieving the Council’s
strategic objectives as specified in the Council Plan. The adjusted underlying result, which is a
measure of financial sustainability, shows an increasing surplus over the four year period.
8. Strategic objectives
40
38.1
expenditure $M
30
38.9
36.5
33.9
26.9 27.6
25.7
20
19.6
2013/14
2014/15
10
High Perf. Org
Prot. & Enh'd Nat.
Env.
Quality Community
Infrastructure
Active & Engaged
Communities
1.2
Vibrant Economy
1.6
0
The Annual Budget includes a range of services and initiatives to be funded that will contribute to
achieving the strategic objectives specified in the Council Plan. The above graph shows the level of
funding allocated in the budget to achieve the strategic objectives as set out in the Council Plan for
the 2014-15 year.
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9. Council expenditure allocations
Arts, culture,
libraries, comm.
eng, $6.29
Vibrant economy,
$0.83
Customer & corp
supp, $9.63
Waste, $9.19
Environment,
$1.73
Governance, $1.41
Health, aged,
youth & fam serv,
$12.34
Capital, $21.02
Roads, drains,
footpaths, $14.11
Parks, gardens,
& recreatn,
$10.01
Property & fac.
mgt, $3.99
Local laws,
enforcemt &
comm safety,
$6.66
Planning, $2.79
The above chart provides an indication of how Council allocates its expenditure across the main
services that it delivers. It shows how much is allocated to each service area for every $100 that
Council spends.
This budget has been developed with the community’s priorities as a key focus, and management
endorses it as financially responsible. More detailed budget information is available throughout this
document.
Glenn Patterson
Chief Executive Officer
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Budget processes
This section lists the budget processes to be undertaken in order to adopt the Budget in accordance
with the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) and Local Government (Planning and Reporting)
Regulations 2014 (the Regulations).
Under the Act, Council is required to prepare and adopt an annual budget for each financial year. The
budget is required to include certain information about the rates and charges that Council intends to
levy as well as a range of other information required by the Regulations which support the Act.
The 2014-15 budget, which is included in this report, is for the year 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 and
is prepared in accordance with the Act and Regulations. The budget includes financial statements
being a budgeted Comprehensive Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in
Equity, Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Capital Works. These statements have been
prepared for the year ended 30 June 2015 in accordance with the Act and Regulations, and
consistent with the annual financial statements which are prepared in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards. The budget also includes information about the rates and charges to be
levied, the capital works program to be undertaken, the human resources required, and other financial
information Council requires in order to make an informed decision about the adoption of the budget.
In advance of preparing the budget, officers firstly review and update Council's long term financial
projections. Financial projections for at least four years are ultimately included in Council's Strategic
Resource Plan, which is the key medium-term financial plan produced by Council on a rolling basis.
The preparation of the budget, within this broader context, begins with officers reviewing the long term
financial plan with Councillors in October, and discussing whether the key parameters which drive the
long term financial plan are still in accordance with Council’s direction. Officers then prepare a draft
budget during November and December and this draft consolidated budget is then considered by
Council at informal briefings during February. A ‘proposed’ budget is then prepared in accordance
with the Act and submitted to Council in May for approval ’in principle’. Council is then required to give
’public notice’ that it intends to ’adopt’ the budget. It must give 28 days notice of its intention to adopt
the proposed budget and make the budget available for inspection at its offices and on its internet
web site. A person has a right to make a submission on any proposal contained in the budget and any
submission must be considered before adoption of the budget by Council.
To assist interested persons to understand the budget and make a submission if they wish, Council
makes the Budget available on its website, and at its Community Links, and invites members of the
community to provide comment or submissions on the Budget. The final step is for Council to adopt
the budget after receiving and considering any submissions from interested parties. The budget is
required to be adopted by 31 August and a copy submitted to the Minister within 28 days after
adoption. The key dates for the budget process are summarised below:
Budget process
Timing
1. Officers update Council's long term financial projections
2. Officers prepare operating and capital budgets
Oct
Nov/Dec
3. Councillors consider draft budget at informal briefings
Feb
4. Proposed budget submitted to Council for approval
May
5. Public notice advising intention to adopt budget
May
6. Budget available for public inspection and comment
May
7. Public submission process undertaken
May/Jun
8. Submissions period closes (28 days)
Jun
9. Submissions considered by Council/Committee
Jun
10. Budget and submissions presented to Council for adoption
Jun
11. Copy of adopted budget submitted to the Minister
Jul
12. Revised budget where a material change has arisen (if applic)
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1. Linkage to the Council Plan
This section describes how the Annual Budget links to the achievement of the Council Plan within an
overall planning framework. This framework guides the Council in identifying community needs and
aspirations over the long term (Vision 2020), medium term (Council Plan) and short term (Annual
Budget) and then holding itself accountable (Audited Statements).
1.1 Planning and accountability framework
The Strategic Resource Plan, included in the Council Plan, is a rolling four year plan that outlines the
financial and non-financial resources that Council requires to achieve the strategic objectives
described in the Council Plan. The Annual Budget is then framed within the Strategic Resource Plan,
taking into account the services and initiatives included in the Annual Budget which contribute to
achieving the strategic objectives specified in the Council Plan. The diagram below depicts the
planning and accountability framework that applies to local government in Victoria.
Source: Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure
In addition to the above, Council has a long term plan (Vision 2020) which articulates a community
vision, mission and values. The Council Plan is prepared with reference to Council's long term
community plan.
The timing of each component of the planning framework is critical to the successful achievement of
the planned outcomes. The Council Plan, including the Strategic Resource Plan, is required to be
completed by 30 June following a general election and is reviewed each year in advance of the
commencement of the Annual Budget process.
1.2 Our purpose
Our vision
Yarra Ranges will be a vibrant and dynamic municipality based on strong local communities living in a
place of great natural beauty.
Our world class municipality will be sustained by a strong local economy and a rich social fabric that is
consistent with and supports its environmental values.
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Our mission
Yarra Ranges Council:
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is a collective voice for its people
builds healthy, connected and viable communities
protects and enhances the natural environment
provides transparent, accountable and participatory local democracy.
Our values
The organisation’s values guide our behaviour and underpin everything we do. Our values help us
achieve the organisation’s vision and mission and improve the quality of the services we offer to our
community.
1.3 Strategic objectives
Council delivers services and initiatives over 57 major service categories. Each contributes to the
achievement of one of the five Strategic Objectives as set out in the Council Plan for the years 201317. The following table lists the five Strategic Objectives as described in the Council Plan.
Strategic Objective
Description
1. Active & Engaged
Communities
A resilient, healthy, active community that is safe and has opportunities
and access to quality services.
2. Quality Community
Infrastructure
A built environment where facilities and infrastructure meet current and
future needs.
3. Protected and
Enhanced Natural
Environment
4. Vibrant Economy,
Agriculture, &
Tourism
5. High Performing
Organisation
A healthier environment for future generations.
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A sustainable and prosperous economy that supports local enterprise.
A great place to work where innovation is expected and customers are our
focus.
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2. Services, initiatives and service performance indicators
This section provides a description of the services and initiatives to be funded in the Budget for the
2014-15 year and how these will contribute to achieving the strategic objectives specified in the
Council Plan as set out in Section 1. It also includes a number of initiatives, major initiatives and
service performance outcome indicators. The Strategic Resource Plan (SRP) is part of and prepared
in conjunction with the Council Plan. The relationship between these components of the Budget and
the Council Plan, along with the link to reporting in the Annual Report, is shown below.
Source: Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure
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2.1 Strategic Objective 1: Active and Engaged Communities
To achieve our objective of Active and Engaged Communities, we will continue to strive for a resilient,
healthy, active community that is safe and has opportunities and access to quality services. The
services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators for each business area are
described below.
Services
Expenditure
(Revenue)
Net Cost
$'000
444
(0)
444
Business area
Description of services provided
1. Social planning &
policy development
This service contributes to building strong and resilient
communities by:
-Planning, researching and/or developing relevant social
policies and actions
-Providing advice, referral and advocacy
-Delivering selected community development projects.
2. Primary health
planning &
coordination
Council's Health and Wellbeing Strategy guides this
legislated requirement to promote good health and
wellbeing. Using data about the health of our community
Council works with its partners and the community to
improve health. An Advisory Group overseeing the work is
resourced by this service. The service has a primary
prevention approach - keeping people well through
Council's many roles in creating healthy communities and
environments.
27
(0)
27
3. Food, health, and
environment
inspections and
protection
This service works with proprietors, applicants and owners
to ensure that appropriate health standards are achieved
for the health and well being of all.
3,077
(1,053)
2,024
4. Library services in
partnership with
Eastern Regional
Library Corporation
Council works in partnership with Eastern Regional
Libraries to enhance cultural development in the
municipality through the provision of library services.
3,657
(0)
3,657
5. Maternal & child
health &
immunisation
services
Council provides a universal and enhanced Maternal &
Child Health Service to provide universal and targeted
services for children and their families
.
3,091
(1,391)
1,700
6. Youth mental
health &
counselling,
participation &
engagement
Council provides a range of universal and targeted
services for young people, enabling them to receive
individual support, develop their potential and/or
participate in a range of activities.
2,182
(346)
1,836
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Business area
Description of services provided
7. Early years
development &
services
Council provides a range of services that enable children
to develop and for those with additional needs to be
included in a range Early Childhood Education settings.
Council also provides Child Care and Preschool Services.
5,056
(4,483)
573
8. School crossing
supervision
This service provides supervision for school crossings in
both the morning and afternoon to improve community
safety and encourage healthy habits of walking to school.
1,400
(360)
1,040
9. Animal
Management
This service seeks to manage animals, both domestic and
farm to improve community safety.
1,685
(1,599)
86
10. Community &
cultural festivals
and events grants
program
This service provides grants to community and cultural
festivals and events
305
(0)
305
11. Community safety
This service works across the organisation and
municipality to identify risks and undertake actions to
improve personal security and public safety.
255
(30)
225
12. Fire prevention &
emergency
management
This service works to build an empowered resilient
community that can mitigate, prepare, respond and
recover from emergencies.
1,198
(397)
801
13. Positive ageing
services
This service provides a comprehensive range of services
as part of the Home and Community Care (HACC)
program. The HACC program provides a range of
coordinated and integrated service approaches which
assist HACC eligible people to maximise their
independence to remain living at home, stay connected to
their community and adapt to changing life circumstances.
The majority of this program is externally funded by State
Government.
Across the Council services work to improve access,
equity and inclusion of people with a disability. Metro
Access works to increase participation of people with a
disability in the life of their community. The majority of this
program is externally funded by State Government.
This
service
supports
- Community engagement and place based Community
Planning
- Life long learning and building resilient organisations
through the community grants program, community
planning
and
community
capacity
building
-Community skill development and working collaboratively
with local community and local groups, networks, leaders
and service organisations.
7,368
(6,074)
1,294
14. Supporting people
with disabilities
15. Community
engagement &
development
programs
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Expenditure
(Revenue)
Net Cost
$'000
1,834
(1,515)
319
1,495
(0)
1,495
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16. Services &
programs to
increase
participation in arts
& culture
Arts, Culture and Heritage provides a framework to use
arts and heritage to engage our local communities in the
development of their place. This is achieved through the
provision
and
funding
of:
-6 high quality Cultural Facilities with paid staff and
technical
expertise
-the management and delivery of arts and heritage
programs
in
the
community
-partnerships with community through grants programs
-facilitation of community festivals and events.
1,174
(35)
1,139
17. Cultural facilities
including Yarra
Ranges Museum
Arts, Culture and Heritage are responsible for the
development of the Cultural Plan which includes planning
for the development of cultural facilities across the
municipality. This includes engagement and consultation
with community and funding bodies, involvement in the
project planning and involvement in delivery of the project
working with the Capital Works and Urban Planning area.
.
2,923
(522)
2,401
18. General Local
Laws Compliance
This service provides Local Laws compliance for the
safety and wellbeing of our communities.
806
(1,207)
(401)
19. Business networks
& sustainable
business practices
Forums, industry networks and investment attraction are
promoted by the service. Strong employment
opportunities are vital to our communities and the service
works to facilitate vibrant local economies through
relationship brokerage and networking.
35
(0)
35
20. Community support
to reduce impact
and prepare for
climate change
This service provides support from Yarra Ranges’
Environment Department for residents to take steps
towards sustainable living and preparing for climate
change, including education in schools.
143
(36)
107
21. Facilitate tourism
development and
regional marketing
Work across the tourism sector - a key portion of the
Yarra Ranges economy, to promote and develop the
benefits that flow from tourism. Advocacy on developing
latent tourism potential through eco and heritage tourism,
seeks to develop our tourism offer and deliver benefits to
local communities. Yarra Ranges Tourism is a major
partner and the service manages Council's Partnership
Agreement with the Board.
35
(0)
35
Active and Engaged
Communities Total
38,190
(19,048)
19,142
Initiatives (Our Actions)
1. Optimise Council‘s Grants for Community Programs and maximise Council’s investment
and outcomes to community through transparent and accountable processes.
2. Work with local communities to develop plans for the revitalisation of township
streetscapes in Healesville and Tecoma.
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3. Undertake a branded annual program of arts and heritage activities including, film,
touring program, concerts, theatre and exhibitions at Council’s Arts and Cultural
facilities.
4. Develop a new Cultural Strategy to guide the delivery of Arts, Culture and Heritage
Services for the next ten years.
5. Deliver the Montrose Library and Montrose Town Centre redevelopment ensuring
stakeholder engagement and consultation.
6. Implement the 2014-15 Child and Youth Strategy actions that will lead to improved
outcomes for our families, young people and children.
7. Implement key actions outlined in the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2013-2017 to
support healthy and active ageing across the municipality.
8. Implement the 2014-15 actions outlined in the Equity, Access and Inclusion Strategy to
encourage participation in all spheres of life.
9. Develop effective partnerships and processes that enhance community resilience as an
outcome of the Victorian Emergency Management Reform White Paper.
10. Advocate for public transport improvements to increase social connectivity.
Major Initiatives (Key Strategic Activities)
1. Work with communities to develop Local Area Plans in the 2014-15 year to strengthen
community capacity
Measure
a) Number of Local Area Plans initiated
with Council’s facilitation
Source
Corporate performance
management system
Target
≥2
b) Number of Local Area Plans
completed with Council’s facilitation
Corporate performance
management system
≥2
c) Days per week that each place based
officer is allocated to local area
planning
Corporate performance
management system
≥2
2. Implement the 2014-15 Recreation and Open Space Strategy actions that focus on improving
recreational opportunities for the community
Measure
a) Recreation and Open Space Strategy
actions completed
b) Participation rate at five sample
recreational project and program sites
Source
Corporate performance
management system
Target
80%
by 30 June 2015
Yarra Ranges Survey
≥ on 2013-14
count
3. Advocate to State and Federal Government to maintain or improve the standard of care for
older residents and those with a disability
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
17
Measure
a) Number of advocacy applications
submitted for appropriate funding or
partnership opportunities
Source
Corporate performance
management system
Target
≥3
4. Implement the Community Engagement Framework to strengthen community input into
decision making
Measure
a) Number of engagement processes
recorded centrally using the Voice
software
Source
Yarra Ranges VOICE
software
Target
85% of
engagement
activities
Local Government
Community Satisfaction
Survey
≥ mean index
score in 2014
Local Government
Community Satisfaction
Survey
Service Performance Outcome Indicators – Statutory
≥ mean index
score in 2014
b) Community Satisfaction rating on
community consultation and
engagement
c) Community Satisfaction rating on
advocacy
Service
Indicator
Performance Measure
Computation
Home and
Community
Care
Participation
Participation in HACC service
(Percentage of the municipal target
population that receive a HACC service)
[Number of people
that received a
HACC service /
Municipal target
population for HACC
services] x100
Participation in HACC service by CALD
people
(Percentage of the municipal target
population in relation to CALD people that
receive a HACC service)
[Number of CALD
people who receive a
HACC service /
Municipal target
population in relation
to CALD people for
HACC services] x100
[Number of actual
MCH visits / Number
of expected MCH
visits] x100
Maternal and
Child Health
Participation
Participation in MCH key ages and stages
visits
(Percentage of children attending the MCH
key ages and stages visits)
Participation in MCH key ages and stages
visits by Aboriginal children
(Percentage of Aboriginal children attending
the MCH key ages and stages visits)
Libraries
Participation
Active library members
(Percentage of the municipal population that
are active library members)
Animal
Management
Health and
safety
Animal management prosecutions
(Number of successful animal management
prosecutions)
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
[Number of actual
MCH visits for
Aboriginal children /
Number of expected
MCH visits for
Aboriginal children]
x100
[Number of active
library members /
municipal population]
x100
Number of
successful animal
management
prosecutions
18
Food safety
Health and
safety
Critical and major non-compliance
notifications
(Percentage of critical and major noncompliance notifications that are followed up
by Council)
[Number of critical
non-compliance
notifications and
major noncompliance
notifications about a
food premises
followed up / Number
of critical noncompliance
notifications and
major noncompliance
notifications about
food premises] x100
Service Performance Outcome Indicators – (Council Plan Measures of Success)
Measure
1. Standard of Library collection
Source
Target
Eastern Regional Library
Cooperation
≥ 70%
Youth Survey
≥ 80%
Home and Community
Care system- Expedite
≤15
Department of Education
and Early Childhood
Development
2.4 annually
DEECD
≥50%
Australian Childhood
Immunisation Register
91%
Yarra Ranges Surveys
70%
Local Government
Community Satisfaction
Survey
≥ mean index
2014
Yarra Ranges
By June 2015
Corporate performance
reporting program
By Nov 2014
2. Proportion of mental health and
counselling clients who say that their
health and wellbeing has been
improved
3. Time taken to commence the Home
and Community Care service
4. Number of 'Key Ages and Stages'
visits attended divided by the number
of active infant records (ages 0-4)
5. Participation in Maternal and Child
Health key ages and stages visits by
Aboriginal children
6. Immunisation rate for children aged
60-63 months
7. Customer Satisfaction Survey rating
for Family, Youth and Children
Services
8. Customer satisfaction rating of
community and cultural activities
9. Annual Emergency Management
Exercise held with surrounding
municipalities
10. Annual Fire Readiness Program
established
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11. Yarra Ranges Municipal Emergency
Management Plan maintained and
updated
Corporate performance
reporting program
By June 2015
2.2 Strategic Objective 2: Quality Community Infrastructure
To achieve our objective of Quality Community Infrastructure, we will continue to strive for a built
environment where facilities and infrastructure meet current and future needs.
Services
Business area
Description of services provided
1. Maintenance &
renewal of
buildings
This service is responsible for maintenance of Council’s
buildings, facilities, public amenities and building security.
2. Management of
facilities
This service manages lease and licence arrangements
with sporting clubs, user groups and individuals for a
range of Council facilities and properties, ensuring that the
needs of occupants are provided for in a viable and
sustainable way.
This service maintains and manages Council’s civil
infrastructure (roads, drainage, footpath, etc), including
the management of plant and equipment. The area also
manages the implementation of the annual local road
resurfacing program and provides an after hours
emergency response service.
This service delivers maintenance and repairs to Council’s
substantial drainage network
3. Road, footpath &
bike path
construction &
maintenance
4. Drainage works
Expenditure
(Revenue)
Net Cost
$'000
3,266
(294)
2,972
2,169
(529)
1,640
18,195
(2,441)
15,754
1,640
(0)
1,640
5. Major Council
building projects
This service is responsible for coordinating the design and
development of major building assets for the Council.
526
(0)
526
6. Urban design
including township
& streetscape
improvements
The service is responsible for developing and
implementing proposals for township improvements
across the municipality, and supporting the development
of high quality infrastructure in the private environment
through strategic and statutory planning processes.
589
(0)
589
7. Maintenance &
redevelopment of
sports fields,
playgrounds, parks
& reserves
This service provides for the maintenance and
redevelopment of Council’s sports fields, playgrounds,
parks & reserves.
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
3,033
(325)
2,708
20
Expenditure
(Revenue)
Net Cost
$'000
1,792
(0)
1,792
Business area
Description of services provided
8. Aquatics facilities
This service provides for the maintenance for Council’s
aquatic facilities.
9. Public transport
advocacy
Council's Health Profile evidences the impact of poor
public transport on health and wellbeing. Council's
advocacy for improved access to public transport is a key
advocacy area.
10. Strategic land use
policy development
This service continues to review and maintain Council’s
planning scheme and sets the direction for land use
planning within Yarra Ranges.
1,278
(29)
1,249
11. Planning permits,
approvals, &
advice
This service assesses planning applications against the
Yarra Ranges Planning scheme to ensure developments
are consistent with Council’s adopted direction protecting
amenity, natural systems, agriculture whilst encouraging
appropriate development.
Our Building team ensure all buildings, both existing and
proposed, comply with the Building Act and Regulations.
They can also assist with information about pool fencing,
maintenance of fire safety equipment, general and
technical advice, property information, copies of plans,
landslip certificates, building complaints and Council
Consent applications.
This service contributes to the management of Council’s
capital works program, and management of Council’s
infrastructure assets across all infrastructure categories.
3,144
(920)
2,224
12. Statutory Building
Services
13. Capital works &
asset management
Quality Community
Infrastructure Total
51
(0)
51
357
(271)
86
2,866
(62)
2,804
38,906
(4,871)
34,035
Initiatives (Our Actions)
1. Delivery road, traffic, footpath and drainage improvement projects from the 2014-15
Capital Works Program to improve accessibility and safety in the municipality.
2. Finalise the review of the Local Planning Policy Framework including the Municipal
Strategic Statement to implement Council's land use policy priorities and directions.
3. Deliver buildings, streetscapes and open space improvement projects from the Capital
Works Program to encourage healthy and active communities in the municipality.
4. Complete the Healesville Structure Plan to guide the township‘s future development.
5. Work with the State Government on implementing the new metropolitan strategy Plan
Melbourne to deliver a balanced planning framework that responds to the needs of the
Yarra Ranges community.
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6. Commence the development of a structure plan for Coldstream to help deliver the
community’s vision for the future.
7. Review environmental planning controls in green wedge areas to identify and protect
important environmental values and to simplify and better target vegetation controls.
8. Consult and undertake detailed planning for the proposed Belgrave Multi-purpose
community facility.
9. Streamline the planning scheme by advocating changes at the State Government level
and reforming local planning controls.
10. Complete a review of the Lilydale Structure Plan in the context of the redevelopment of
the Sibelco Quarry and to advocate for supporting infrastructure to support the
redevelopment of the site and integration with Lilydale.
11. Review the potential for amending the minimum lot size for subdivision in Low Density
General Zones within the Yarra Ranges.
12. Work with State Government on delivering workable bushfire planning controls that
respond to local circumstances.
13. Advocate to the State Government for changes to the Bushfire Management Overlay
controls recognising the rights of people to live in the bush and enable alternative
solutions to be considered
Major Initiatives (Key Strategic Activities)
1. Build major community hubs and recreation facilities for the community
Measure
Key stages completed for the following major
projects by 30 June 2015
-
Source
Corporate
reporting system
≥Practical completion
Olinda Recreation Reserve Pavilion
upgrade
Keith Hume Fraser Reserve Pavilion
improvements
Japara Living and Learning Centre
Pinks Reserve Regional Netball Facility
Chirnside Park Community Centre
upgrade
Montrose Town Centre Redevelopment
Museum Environmental controls
-
2.
Target
Stages completed
≥Practical completion
≥Practical completion
≥Practical completion
≥Tender
≥Tender
≥Practical completion
Simplify and increase transparency of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme to make the
planning application requirements clearer through updating the MSS and developing a
local planning statement
Measure
a) Draft local planning statement
developed
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
Source
Corporate
performance
management system
Target
30 June 2015
22
b) Revised Municipal Strategic
Statement completed
c) Number of redundant planning
controls removed
3.
Corporate
performance
management system
Corporate
performance
management system
30 June 2015
≥ 10
Upgrade and develop footpaths and shared cycling paths to provide a built environment
that reflects that needs of the community
Measure
a) Expenditure on footpaths and cycling
networks in the schedule of 2014-15
capital works
Source
Corporate financial
system
Target
≥ 80%
b) Metres of footpath and cycling paths
constructed
Capital Works
Program
≥ 14km
c) Community Satisfaction with the
condition of local streets and footpaths
Local Government
Community
Satisfaction Survey
≥ mean index
score in 2014
4. Delivery maintenance and improvement works to local roads including dust suppressant
to prioritised unsealed roads, maintenance grading of unsealed roads, partnering with
landowners to construct new roads and resurfacing of existing sealed roads
Measure
a) Application of dust suppressant to
unsealed roads.
b) Grading of unsealed road
c) Community Satisfaction with the
condition of sealed local streets
d) Community Satisfaction with the
maintenance of unsealed roads
Source
Corporate Reporting
system
Target
Local Government
Community
Satisfaction Survey
Local Government
Community
Satisfaction Survey
≥ mean index
score in 2014
200 km
3,000 km
≥ mean index
score in 2014
5. Develop Asset Management Plans for Council’s core asset groups to ensure there are
sufficient funds in the long term to renew infrastructure that is vital to Council’s service
delivery
Measure
Number of asset management plans
completed
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
Source
Corporate
performance
management system
Target
≥3
23
Service Performance Outcome Indicators – Statutory
Service
Indicator
Performance Measure
Computation
Pool
Facilities
Utilisation
Utilisation of pool facilities
(The number of visits to pool facilities per
head of municipal population)
Number of visits to
pool facilities /
Municipal population
Statutory
planning
Decision
making
Council planning decisions upheld at VCAT
(Percentage of planning application
decisions subject to review by VCAT and
that were upheld in favour of the Council)
Roads
Satisfaction
Satisfaction with sealed local roads
(Community satisfaction rating out of 100
with how Council has performed on the
condition of sealed local roads)
[Number of VCAT
decisions that upheld
Council’s decision in
relation to a planning
application / Number
of decisions in
relation to planning
applications subject
to review by VCAT]
x100
Community
satisfaction rating out
of 100 with how
Council has
performed on the
condition of sealed
local roads.
Service Performance Outcome Indicators – (Council Plan Measures of Success)
Measure
Source
Target
1. Expenditure of renewal works to budget
Corporate financial
system
90%
2. Proportion of capital works projects
competed within budget
Corporate financial
system
80%
3. Community satisfaction rating of the
condition of local streets and footpaths
Local Government
Community Satisfaction
Survey
≥ mean index
2014
4. Community satisfaction rating of
recreational facilities
Local Government
Community Satisfaction
Survey
≥ mean index
2014
5. Community satisfaction rating of the
appearance of public areas
Local Government
Community Satisfaction
Survey
≥ mean index
2014
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2.3 Strategic Objective 3: Protected and Enhanced Natural Environment
To achieve our objective of Protected and Enhanced Natural Environment, we will continue to strive
for a healthier environment for future generations. The services, initiatives, major initiatives and
service performance indicators for each business area are described below.
Services
Business area
Description of services provided
Expenditure
(Revenue)
Net Cost
$'000
332
(93)
239
1. Environmental
education
programs
including a focus
on schools
This service provides environmental education
programs to our community, as well the Shire’s
extensive school network.
2. Weed reduction &
re-planting
programs
Council has an active weed reduction and re-planting
service, in addition to running an ongoing weed
removal program called Weed Wipeout, to help
residents remove and dispose of weeds on their
property.
3. Biodiversity
conservation
The Biodiversity Conservation Unit has responsibility
for the protection and enhancement of the region's
biodiversity values in line with National, State and
Regional requirements. Conducts environmental
assessments for planning permit applications (Council
and community). Manages a system for biodiversity
offsets, and provides advice to landholders to enhance
biodiversity.
This service provides grants and support for Friends Of
groups and Land Care groups across Council’s parks,
reserves, & natural habitats
1,312
(440)
872
This service provides waste services to over 57,000
general properties & 2,500 commercial properties
across the municipality, consisting of a weekly garbage
collection, fortnightly recycling and green and hard
waste collections for general properties only. A core
priority includes minimising the volume of material
going to landfills through the coordination of education
and management programs.
This service provides for the maintenance of Council’s
bushland and natural open spaces.
14,568
(82)
14,486
4. Support for
Friends & Land
Care groups
5. Waste
management
services
6. Maintenance of
bushland and
natural open
space
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
515
(28)
487
40
(0)
40
9,559
(173)
9,386
25
7. Maintenance and
redevelopment of
sports fields,
playgrounds,
parks & reserves
8. Environmental
sustainability
management
891
(0)
891
This service provides for the maintenance and
redevelopment of Council’s sports fields, playgrounds,
parks & reserves.
This service provides the management and
administrative support for the environment and
sustainability teams.
Protected and Enhanced
Natural Environment
Total
392
(0)
392
27,609
(816)
26,793
Initiatives (Our Actions)
1. Foster exceptional partnerships with the community to protect and improve the
environment through provision of information resources, expert advice and support to
community groups.
2. Lead the management of vegetation and wildlife through programs including Yarra 4 Life
and the inter-agency Urban Fringe Weed Management.
3. Review the Weed Management Strategy and implement programs with a focus on high
conservation bushland reserves.
4. Implement a Utility Data Management system to track Council’s fuel, electricity, water
and gas usage and identify opportunities, such as solar, to reduce Council’s resource
consumption.
5. Investigate actions that will reduce emissions, minimise business impacts and enable
new opportunities to be explored across all aspects of Council's operations to adapt to a
changing climate and energy future.
6. Support, encourage and advocate for sustainable living through programs and networks
including Learning for Sustainability and Live It Up.
7. Work in partnership with Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action on regional programs
including advocacy, funding applications, capacity building and regional partnerships
that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate regional adaptation.
8. Advocate to State and Federal Governments for ongoing funding support for the
protection of the natural environment of Yarra Ranges, with a focus on weed and pest
animal reduction, and increased investment in sustainable water management.
9. Work with the Metropolitan Waste Management Group to advocate for facilities and
services to achieve the State Government‘s strategy of Towards Zero Waste.
10. Work with Council’s waste service providers and transfer station operators to increase
recycling options and reduce waste to landfill.
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Major Initiatives (Key Strategic Activities)
Finalise the new Environment Strategy to improve the health and biodiversity of our
natural environment
Measure
Environment Strategy finalised and adopted
Number of engagement processes on the draft
strategy completed on key issues
Source
Corporate
performance
management system
Corporate
performance
management system
Target
by 30 June 2015
≥ 10
Service Performance Outcome Indicators – Statutory
Service
Indicator
Performance Measure
Computation
Waste
collection
Waste
diversion
Kerbside collection waste diverted from
landfill
(Percentage of garbage, recyclables and
green organics collected from kerbside bins
that is diverted from landfill)
[Weight of
recyclables and
green organics
collected from
kerbside bins /
Weight of garbage,
recyclables and
green organics
collected from
kerbside bins] x100
Service Performance Outcome Indicators – (Council Plan Measures of Success)
Measure
Source
Target
1. Proportion of sample group of
bushland reserves and roadsides
with a high or very high conservation
rating classification
Yarra Ranges weed
mapping program
1% increase
2. Lost vegetation identified through
net-gain requirements on all Council
projects replaced in the municipality
Biodiversity Offset
Program
100%
3. Reduction in energy consumption
directly associated with the first year
of the street lighting changeover
project.
Corporate performance
management system
≥ 15%
4. Plants distributed for planting per
annum through the Ribbons of Green
Program
Corporate performance
management system
70,000
5. Proportion of material recovered for
recycling from kerbside collection
JJ Richards waste
services contractor
3% increase
6. Community satisfaction rating of
environmental sustainability
programs
Local Government
Community Satisfaction
Survey
≥ mean index
in 2014
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7. Community satisfaction rating of the
roadside slashing and weed control.
Local Government
Community Satisfaction
Survey
≥ mean index
in 2014
2.4 Strategic Objective 4: Vibrant Economy, Agriculture, and Tourism
To achieve our objective of Vibrant Economy, Agriculture, and Tourism, we will continue to strive for a
sustainable and prosperous economy that supports local enterprise. The services, initiatives, major
initiatives and service performance indicators for each business area are described below.
Services
Business areas
Description of services provided
1. Facilitate
tourism
development
and regional
marketing
Work across the tourism sector - a key portion of the
Yarra Ranges economy, to promote and develop the
benefits that flow from tourism. Advocacy on developing
latent tourism potential through eco and heritage
tourism, seeks to develop our tourism offer and deliver
benefits to local communities. Yarra Ranges Tourism is
a major partner and the service manages Council's
Partnership Agreement with the Board.
2. Agribusiness
support &
development
The service offers: advice on planning applications,
networking opportunities for agribusinesses and works
with industry to advocate, for example for a recycled
water pipeline to support local food production.
Forums, industry networks, training programs and
investment attraction are promoted by the service.
Strong employment opportunities are vital to our
communities and the service works to facilitate vibrant
local economies through relationship brokerage and
networking.
3. Business
networks &
sustainable
business
practices
Expenditure
(Revenue)
Net Cost
$'000
Vibrant Economy,
Agriculture & Tourism
Total
625
(20)
605
39
(0)
39
536
(10)
526
1,200
(30)
1,170
Initiatives (Our Actions)
1. Develop a range of project initiatives that support activation of place in key activity
centres and link to improved employment outcomes.
2. Facilitate stakeholder partnerships and lead advocacy to establish a recycled water
pipeline to support sustainable food production in the Yarra Valley.
3. Work with key community, industry and government organisations to ensure training
and mentoring programs are available to enhance the skills of local business and
improve their digital awareness.
4. Advocate with key stakeholders for improved access to NBN and other technology
solutions for business and industry.
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Major Initiatives (Key Strategic Activities)
Implement the 2014-15 actions outlined in the Economic Development Strategy to improve the
economic health and vitality of our communities
Measure
Source
1. Number of planned business
development activities delivered
Corporate performance
management system
2. Proportion of 2014-15 Economic
Development Strategy actions
completed on time including:
 advocacy to access recycled water for
agricultural use
 facilitate strong tourism outcomes
through Council’s Partnering
Agreements
 support and facilitate business and
investment in the Yarra Ranges
economy
Corporate performance
management system
Target
≥ 12
≥ 90%
Service Performance Outcome Indicators – Statutory
Service
Indicator
Performance Measure
Economic
Development
Economic
activity
Change in number of businesses
(Percentage change in the number of
businesses with an ABN in the municipality)
Computation
[Number of
businesses with an
ABN in the
municipality at the
end of the financial
year less the number
of businesses at the
start of the financial
year / Number of
businesses with an
ABN in the
municipality at the
start of the financial
year] x100
Service Performance Outcome Indicators – (Council Plan Measures of Success)
Measure
Source
Target
1. Total hectares of properties in the
municipality with a farmland rating
Pathway property
database
No change
2. Community satisfaction rating of business
and community development and tourism
Local Government
Community
Satisfaction Survey
≥ mean index
score in 2014
3. Total number of overnight visitors
(domestic & international)
Yarra Ranges Tourism
≥ State average
4. Satisfaction rating for locally held
business development training
Economic
Development Survey
≥ 80% satisfaction
2.5 Strategic Objective 5: High Performing Organisation
To achieve our objective of High Performing Organisation, we will continue to strive towards Yarra
Ranges Council being a great place to work where innovation is expected and customers are our
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focus. The services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators for each business
area are described below.
Services
Business areas
1. Communications,
advocacy, & media
relations
2. Front line customer
service through our
five community link
centres
3. Financial
management &
reporting
Description of services provided
This service leads a range of activities to ensure the
community is aware of and informed about the
range of Council services, initiatives and programs
available to them through such mediums such as
Shirewide, Council's website, E-newsletters,
moderated forums, branding of facilities and
services, newspaper columns and proactive
communications strategies.
This service leads the provision of front line service
delivery of five geographically dispersed sites
across the municipality. Their focus is to ensure that
Council’s residents receive the highest standard of
customer service via a call centre, cashier, logging
of customer requests, provision of general advice
and contracted Vic Roads functions.
This service provides financial management and
reporting functions for Council, including the
preparation of the Budget, and the Annual Financial
Statements
Expenditure
(Revenue)
Net Cost
$'000
876
(0)
876
3,157
(197)
2,960
1,367
(1)
1,366
4. Procurement,
contracts, &
tendering
This service provides best practice procurement
support to the organisation including tendering and
collaborative procurement initiatives.
431
(0)
431
5. Corporate planning &
performance
This service provides business support to
Councillors for the development and reporting of the
Council Plan, in addition to business plans across
the organisation.
This service provides a range of different services
and solutions related to the Information
Management requirements of the Council including
information technology, geographic information
systems, records management, archives
management, courier services, FOI, information
privacy and an Electronic Document Management
System (EDMS).
This service provides the generation of rate notices,
management of the rates database including the
fire services levy, and liaison and support of
Council's Valuer's.
This service provides executive support to the CEO
and Councillors ensuring a seamless approach to
interactions within the organisation and the
community. It also provides leadership of Council's
governance framework, including administration
and operational support for Council and executive
meetings, advice and guidance on legislative
changes and requirements focusing on good
governance initiatives, printing services for the
organisation and not for profit groups and property
information management.
278
(0)
278
6. Information
technology & records
management
7. Rating & valuation
services
8. Council governance
& meeting
procedures
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
5,455
(60)
5,395
1,396
(568)
828
2,238
(0)
2,238
30
Business areas
9. Occupational health
& safety
10. Human resources,
employee relations
and organisational
development
11. Risk management
Description of services provided
This service provides support to the organisation in
meeting requirements under the Occupational
Health and Safety Act. Protecting the health and
safety of employees, councillors, volunteers,
contractors and visitors.
This service provides leadership and coordination
of Council’s human resources, corporate planning,
performance management and organisational
development functions. It also leads our
Sustainable Excellence Program, a program of
coordinated process improvement and innovation
aligned to the nationally recognised business
excellence framework.
This service provides risk management and
insurance services to the organisation.
Expenditure
(Revenue)
Net Cost
$'000
429
(0)
429
High Performing
Organisation Total
1,871
(0)
1,871
2,132
(5)
2,127
19,630
(831)
18,799
Initiatives (Our Actions)
1. Implementing our Building a Great Place to Work program to build organisational
capability through people.
2. Develop digital resources as part of the implementation of the digital strategy to
support the organisation to become more customer focused through the use of social
media, new website and responsive design.
3. Embed a culture of innovation and improvement through the Sustainable Excellence
program.
4. Review our Customer First Strategy and develop a new four year vision document,
supported by annual action plans which define how Council is going to meet the
changing needs of our community and provide a better customer experience.
5. Review annually the results of the State Government’s Local Government Community
Satisfaction survey and implement appropriate programs to address agreed areas for
improvement.
6. Develop and support an advocacy framework that focuses on the following priorities:
- transport services and infrastructure
-joint strategic planning
-community infrastructure
-funding maintenance for existing programs
-recreation projects
-water security
-bushfire and emergency management
-planning and green wedge management.
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7. Review Council‘s performance measurement framework to align with State
Government requirements and to drive organisational performance.
8. Deliver opportunities for shared service arrangements with regional Councils to deliver
value for money.
9. Develop and apply a property management plan that supports Council in the
management of its property portfolio.
10. Implement a quarterly process of reporting to Council on cost reduction and efficiency
outcomes through the quarterly finance report adopted by Council.
11. Manage funding allocated towards maintaining and renewing Council’s assets, with a
focus on reducing Council’s asset management funding gap, for the benefit of future
generations.
12. Utilise the risk management framework to monitor and review risk appetite and
promote a culture where risks are considered in decision making.
13. Commence cyclical review and consolidation of Council’s local laws, ensuring active
community consultation and engagement.
Major Initiatives (Key Strategic Activities)
1. Improve the processes and systems to support planning services delivery
improvements
Measure
Median time taken to decide planning
applications
Planning applications decided within 60 days
Source
Planning Permit Activity
Reporting System
Planning Permit Activity
Reporting System
Target
≥ 82%
≥ 70%
2. Improve service efficiency and effectiveness through service planning and process
improvement reviews.
Measure
Number of service planning and process
improvement projects commenced
Source
Business Process
Management System
Target
≥ 16
Proportion of service plan and process
improvement recommendations adopted
Business Process
Management System
≥ 80%
Service Performance Outcome Indicators – Statutory
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Service
Indicator
Performance Measure
Computation
Governance
Satisfaction
Satisfaction with Council decisions
(Community satisfaction rating out of 100
with how Council has performed in making
decisions in the interests of the community)
Community
satisfaction rating out
of 100 with how
Council has
performed in making
decisions in the
interests of the
community
Service Performance Outcome Indicators – (Council Plan Measures of Success)
Measure
Source
Target
1. Overall financial sustainability risk rating
Victorian Auditor
General’s Office
Report
Low risk rating
2. Proportion of correspondence completed
in time
ECM electronic
document
management system
≤ 80%
3. Proportion of customer requests
completed in time
Pathway customer
request management
system
10% increase on
the previous year
4. Number of lost time injuries
Health and safety
reporting system
≤ 15
5. Community satisfaction rating for the
overall performance generally of Council
Local Government
Community
Satisfaction Survey
≥ Mean index
score in 2014
6. Proportion of planning applications
decided within 60 days
Corporate
performance
management system
70%
7. Community satisfaction rating of
performance in planning and building
permits
Local Government
Community
Satisfaction Survey
≥ Mean index
score in 2014
8. Reduction in Council’s GHG emissions
in line with the goal of ‘reducing
corporate GHG emissions by 30% on
2000 levels by 2020’
Annual GHG report
from Genesis Now
≤ 3% on t CO2-e
16,316 (2012/13
figures)
9. Achievement of 2014-15 corporate
business plan actions in that have been
identified and linked to Council’s
‘Adapting to a Changing Climate and
Energy Future’ plan.
Corporate
performance
management system
≥ 80%
2.7 Performance Statement
The statutory service performance indicators detailed in the preceding pages will be reported on
within the Performance Statement which is prepared at the end of the year as required by section 132
of the Act and included in the 2014-15 Annual Report. The Performance Statement will also include
reporting on prescribed indicators of financial performance (outlined in section 8) and sustainable
capacity, which are not included in this budget report. The full set of prescribed performance
indicators are audited each year by the Victorian Auditor General who issues an audit opinion on the
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Performance Statement. The major initiatives detailed in the preceding pages will be reported in the
Annual Report in the form of a statement of progress in the report of operations.
2.8 Reconciliation with budgeted operating result
Active & Engaged Communities
Quality Community Infrastructure
Protected & Enhanced Nat. Environment
Vibrant Eco., Agriculture & Tourism
High Performing Organisation
Total services and initiatives
Depreciation
Other Non-Attributable
Deficit before funding sources
Funding sources
Rates and charges
Grants Commission funding
Interest Revenue
Other revenue
Total funding sources
Surplus for the year
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Net Cost
(Revenue)
$’000
Expenditure
$’000
Revenue
$’000
19,142
34,035
26,793
1,170
18,799
38,190
38,906
27,609
1,200
19,630
19,048
4,871
816
30
831
99,939
22,256
5,628
127,823
125,535
25,596
(120,416)
(14,825)
(2,123)
(1,610)
(138,974)
11,151
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3. Budget influences
This section sets out the key budget influences arising from the internal and external environment
within which Council operates.
3.1 Snapshot of Yarra Ranges Council
Yarra Ranges Council is located on metropolitan Melbourne’s eastern fringe, and covers an area of
almost 2,500 square kilometres. It is the twelfth largest local government area in Melbourne in terms
of population size and the largest in geographic area.
Yarra Ranges can be described as an interface Council, home to over 55 suburbs, townships, and
small communities in a mixture of rural and urban areas. This diversity of place makes Yarra Ranges
one of the most unique municipalities in the State.
Population
Yarra Ranges is home to over 150,000 residents.
It has:
 a young population, with 18 percent aged between 5 and 17 years compared with 16 percent for
Victoria; and
 a slower population growth rate than that of Victoria overall.
Over the next ten years our population is expected to grow by 0.57 percent per annum with a total
increase of 9,009 people over the period. The proportion of the population aged over 65 is expected
to increase by 5.5 percent.
Cultural diversity
Cultural diversity is determined by a range of factors, including place of birth, ancestry, language
spoken at home and religion. Overall, cultural diversity is not as pronounced in Yarra Ranges as the
rest of the State.
For our population:
- eight in ten were born in Australia
- the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and New Zealand are the top three countries of birth for
overseas born
- 8,708 persons speak a language other than English (6 percent), with the most common
languages being Italian, German and Dutch.
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Households
Yarra Ranges has more family households than is typical across the State. This means that:


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
48 percent of households are couples with one or more children
family households account for 75 percent of total households
the household size has decreased from 2.9 in 2001 to 2.7 in 2011
lone person households comprise less than one in five (19.7 percent).
The number of households is expected to increase by 5,533 (9.1 percent) over the next ten years.
The largest increase is forecast to be in families without children households, while the portion of
families with children is expected to decrease slightly by 2021.
Aboriginal Heritage
The Wurundjeri people are the traditional custodians of the land on which Yarra Ranges is situated.
Yarra Ranges has the largest concentration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the
Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne, accounting for about 35 percent of the region’s total
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up
0.7% of the population.
Environment
Yarra Ranges is recognised as a special place for its natural beauty and diverse habitats. The
municipality contains some of the most environmentally important areas in Victoria, which are a
significant factor in attracting residents and tourists.
The mountainous landscapes and the Yarra River valley contain significant areas of remnant native
vegetation providing an important habitat for wildlife.
Yarra Ranges’ biodiversity includes:


three of Victoria’s land based state emblems
1,665 indigenous flora species and 375 indigenous fauna species.
Much of the biodiversity is associated with the 188,000 hectares of native vegetation within the
municipality (76 percent of all land) which is mostly State forest, National Parks, other crown parks
and reserves and private land.
Education
Yarra Ranges is home to a number of educational facilities including 48 preschools, 74 primary
schools, 22 secondary schools and three special needs schools.
In comparison with the rest of Victoria, Yarra Ranges has:
-
a larger portion of people who left school at Year 10 or equivalent (19.4 percent) and
a smaller percentage of people who left school at Year 12 (43.5 percent).
A large proportion of residents hold formal qualifications (47 percent). These qualifications are most
likely to be vocational (23.1 percent), followed by Bachelors degree or higher (14.7 percent) and
Advanced Diploma or Diploma (9.2 percent).
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Industry & Economy
Yarra Ranges has 13,500 registered businesses, employing some 35,300 people. Interesting facts
about our local economy and our working population include:
-
manufacturing is the most valuable sector, yielding $2.8 billion in regional output
retail, manufacturing, education, and construction industries employ almost 50 percent of people
who work in Yarra Ranges
almost 4 million tourists visit Yarra Ranges each year including attractions in the Yarra Valley
wine region and Dandenong Ranges
nearly 70,000 of Yarra Ranges’ residents are employed, with 60 percent employed full-time and
34 percent part-time
the weekly household income has increased by $196 over the past five years, in line with the
State average, although there are significant differences in income levels across the municipality
more than one third of our working residents work in the neighbouring municipalities of
Maroondah and Knox and more than half of our incoming workforce travels in from these
municipalities.
Budget implications
As a result of Yarra Ranges’ demographic profile there are a number of budget implications in the
short and long term as follows:



The immense area of Yarra Ranges significantly increases transport costs when compared to
metropolitan Councils.
Over 18% of ratepayers are entitled to the pensioner rebate. As pensioners are often asset rich
but income poor, the adoption of significant rate increases has a real impact on the disposable
income of a significant proportion of our community. Council has hardship provisions in place but
these can impact on cash balances when large volumes of ratepayers are involved.
Whilst the municipality is not substantially developed, it is only experiencing very low growth, The
budget implications arise in Council having to cope with replacement of infrastructure such as
roads and drains, and these costs are paid for from rates. The rates received from the low level
of new dwellings do not offset the significant infrastructure costs.
4.2 External influences







Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases on goods and services of 2.7% through the year to
December quarter 2013 (ABS release 22 January 2014 State-wide CPI is forecast to be 2.5% for
the 2014-15 year (Victorian Budget Papers 2013-14).
Council has recently renegotiated a new 3 year Collective Agreement during the 2012/13 year
which sets the budget for wages and salaries for 2013-14 onwards, including 2014-15.
Reduction of $0.20 million in Victorian Grants Commission funding.
Increases of 10% (or $5.30 per tonne) in the levy payable to the State Government upon
disposal of waste into landfill, resulting in additional waste tipping costs. The levy has increased
from $9 per tonne in 2008/09 to $58.50 per tonne in 2014-15 (550% increase in 6 years) and has
added significantly to Council's costs. Despite these State Government waste levy pressures,
Council has recently re-negotiated it’s waste service contract and achieved significant savings in
the cost of providing the service.
The Abbott Government introduced the Clean Energy Legislation (Carbon Tax Repeal) Bill 2013
and related bills to the House of Representatives on the 13th of November 2013, with the
intention to abolish the carbon price from 1 July 2014. Council is committed to returning any
previously levied net carbon price cost to the community.
The Fire Services Property Levy will continue to be collected by Council on behalf of the State
Government with the introduction of the Fire Services Property Levy Act 2012.
Natural disasters such as storm events and bushfires continue to impact on Council’s budget.
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3.3 Internal influences
As well as external influences, there are also a number of internal influences which are expected to
have a significant impact on the preparation of the 2014-15 Budget. These matters have arisen from
events occurring in the 2013-14 year resulting in variances between the forecast actual and budgeted
results for that year and matters expected to arise in the 2014-15 year. These matters and their
financial impact are set out below:



Increased water and utility costs of $0.18 million;
Increase in proactive tree management program of $0.15 million;
Increase in fuel costs of $0.19 million.
3.4 Budget principles
In response to these influences, guidelines were prepared and distributed to all Council officers with
budget responsibilities. The guidelines set out the key budget principles upon which the officers were
to prepare their budgets. The principles included:

Existing fees and charges to be increased in line with CPI or market levels.

Grants to be based on confirmed funding levels.

New revenue sources to be identified where possible.

Service levels to be maintained at 2013-14 levels with the aim to use less resources with an
emphasis on innovation and efficiency.

Salaries and wages to be increased in line with Council’s Collective Agreement.

Contract labour to be minimised.

Construction and material costs to increase in line with scoping requirements

New initiatives or employee proposals to be justified through a business case.

Real savings in expenditure and increases in revenue identified in 2013-14 to be preserved

Operating revenues and expenses arising from completed 2013-14 capital projects to be
included.

Head count/number of staff to remain stable and not increase, unless grant funding is provided.

General expenditure line items to have zero increase on 2013-14 levels.
3.5 Long term strategies
The budget includes consideration of a number of long term strategies and contextual information to
assist Council to prepare the Budget in a proper financial management context. These include a
Strategic Resource Plan for 2014-15 to 2017/18 (section 8.), Rating Information (section 9.) and Other
Long Term Strategies (section 10.) including borrowings, infrastructure and service delivery.
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4. Analysis of operating budget
This section analyses the operating budget including expected income and expenses of the
Council for the 2014-15 year.
4.1 Budgeted income statement
Ref
Total income
4.2
Total expenses
4.3
Surplus (deficit) for the year
Grants – non-recurrent
4.2.6
Contributions - non-monetary assets
Capital contributions - other
sources
Adjusted underlying surplus (deficit)
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
$’000
150,912
(157,421)
(6,509)
(4,065)
(68)
Budget
2014-15
$’000
164,198
(153,047)
11,151
(2,303)
(120)
Variance
(1,310)
(11,952)
(1,454)
7,274
(144)
19,226
$’000
13,286
4,374
17,660
1,762
(52)
4.1.1 Adjusted underlying deficit ($19.23 million increase)
The adjusted underlying result is the net surplus or deficit for the year adjusted for non-recurrent
grants, non-monetary asset contributions, and capital contributions from other sources. It is a
measure of financial sustainability and Council’s ability to achieve its service delivery objectives as it
is not impacted by capital income items which can often mask the operating result. The adjusted
underlying result for the 2014-15 year is a surplus of $7.3 million which is an increase of $19.23
million from the 2013-14 year forecast. In calculating the adjusted underlying result, Council has
excluded non-recurrent grants and capital contributions from other sources. Contributions of nonmonetary assets are excluded as the value of assets assumed by Council is dependent on the level of
development activity each year.
4.2 Income
Income Types
Rates and charges
Statutory fees and fines
User fees
Contributions - cash
Grants - operating
Grants - capital
Other income
Total income
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4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
$’000
114,296
1,924
6,855
1,782
19,147
2,980
3,928
150,912
Budget
2014-15
$’000
120,416
2,232
7,672
1,667
26,413
1,800
3,998
164,198
Variance
$’000
6,120
308
817
(115)
7,266
(1,180)
70
13,286
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$'000
Rates &
charges
120,000
Budget 14/15
Forecast 13/14
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
Grants - oper.
20,000
Stat fees
User fees
Contributions
Grants - cap. Other income
0
Income
Source: Appendix A
Grants Cap Other income
2%
1%
Grants Op
16%
Stat fees &
chgs 1%
User fees
5%
Contributions
cash
1%
Rates &
Charges
73%
Budgeted income 2014/15
4.2.1 Rates and charges ($6.12 million increase)
Rates income comprises four elements as described below. However, it is the combination of
elements 1 and 2 that results in an average 4.8% increase in the average rateable assessment.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rateable assessments for general rates.
Charges associated with the provision of waste management services, for which the main
charges are $196 for a standard general 120 litre bin service, $178 for an 80 litre general bin
service and $289 for a standard commercial bin service.
Contributions by residents to fund the provision of the Council’s optional green waste bin
service are $89 for a 120 litre bin service and $95 for a 240 litre bin service.
Supplementary rates and charges totalling $1.05 million.
Section 9 “Rating Information” includes a more detailed analysis of the rates and charges to be levied
for 2014-15. Information on rates and charges specifically required by the Regulations is included in
Appendix B.
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4.2.2 Statutory fees and fines ($0.31 million increase)
Statutory fees relate mainly to fees and fines levied in accordance with legislation and include animal
registrations, Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 registrations and parking fines. Increases in
statutory fees are made in accordance with legislative requirements.
Statutory fees are forecast to increase by 16.0% or $0.31 million compared to 2013-14.
A detailed listing of statutory fees is included in Appendix D.
4.2.3 User fees ($0.82 million increase)
User charges relate mainly to the recovery of service delivery costs through the charging of fees to
users of Council’s services. These include separate rating schemes, use of leisure, entertainment and
other community facilities and the provision of human services such as family day care and home help
services.
User charges are projected to increase by 11.9% or $0.82 million over 2013-14. The main areas
contributing to this are (i) Child care services due to increased use of the newly developed
Sherbrooke Children’s centre ($0.45m), (ii) income from the biodiversity offsets program ($0.27m)
which is offset by increased expenditure of the same amount and (iii) increase in animal registrations
income ($0.21m)
A detailed listing of fees and charges is included in Appendix D.
4.2.4 Contributions - cash ($0.12 million decrease)
Contributions in the main relate to monies paid by developers in regard to public resort and
recreation, drainage and car parking in accordance with planning permits issued for property
development. They also include contributions towards Capital Projects.
Contributions are projected to decrease by $0.12 million or 6.5% compared to 2013-14 due mainly to
a reduction in contributions to capital projects
4.2.5 Grants - operating ($7.27 million increase)
Operating grants include all monies received from State and Federal sources for the purposes of
funding the delivery of Council’s services to ratepayers and contributions from other parties towards
property development costs.
Overall, the level of operating grants is budgeted to increase by 37.9% or $7.27 million compared to
the forecast for 2013-14. The main reason for this increase is the $7.38m due from the Victorian
Grants commission in 2013-14 was paid during 2012/13 and resulted in a lower income reflected in
2013-14.
The balance of the change is due to claims being made for storms and floods that occur during the
year. This is showing a reduction of $0.41m for the 2014-15 budget.
Operating grants are further classified in the Financial Statements in Appendix A according to whether
they are received each year (recurrent) or received on a once-off or short term basis (non-recurrent).
4.2.6 Grants - capital ($1.18 million decrease)
Capital grants include all monies received from State, Federal and community sources for the
purposes of funding the capital works program. Overall the level of capital grants has decreased by
39.6% or $1.18 million compared to 2013-14 due mainly to specific funding for capital works projects (
Regional Netball Facility -Pinks reserve $0.5m) and a reduction in funding for the Road improvement
program ($395k)
Section 6 “Analysis of Capital Budget” includes a more detailed analysis of the grants and
contributions expected to be received during the 2014-15 year. Capital grants are further classified in
the Financial Statements in Appendix A according to whether they are received each year (recurrent)
or received on a once-off or short term basis (non-recurrent).
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A breakdown of Grant Funding Types is displayed in the table below:
Grant Funding Types
recurrent
operating
state
$’000
Aged & Disability services
762
Youth Services
non
recurrent
operating
state
$’000
non
recurrent
capital
federal
$’000
3
1,885
92
Immunisations
School Crossings
Victorian Grants
Commission
recurrent
operating
other
$’000
6,434
Child care services
Maternal & Child health
recurrent
operating
federal
$’000
207
78
1,281
360
14,825
Emergency Management
240
Roads to Recovery
1,600
Playgrounds/Reserves
100
Environmental Maint.
100
Other
Total
74
23,828
85
2,048
31
34
56
503
1,800
4.2.7 Other income ($0.07 million increase)
Other income relates to a range of items such as private works, cost recoups and other miscellaneous
income items. It also includes interest revenue on investments and rate arrears.
Other income is forecast to increase 1.8% or $0.07 million compared to 2013-14.
4.3 Expenses
Expense Types
Employee costs
Materials and services
Bad and doubtful debts
Depreciation and amortisation
Finance costs
Net Loss on sale of assets
Other expenses
Total expenses
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4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
$’000
60,385
67,470
(292)
21,749
647
500
6,962
157,421
Budget
2014-15
$’000
62,828
58,568
17
22,256
2,649
300
6,429
153,047
Variance
$’000
(2,443)
8,902
(309)
(507)
(2,002)
200
533
4,374
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$'000
Emp.
costs
70,000
60,000
Mat &
serv
Budget 14/15
Forecast 13/14
50,000
40,000
30,000
Deprec'n
20,000
Finance
costs
Bad &
D/Debts
10,000
0
Other
exp's
Net loss on
sale of assets
Expenses
Source: Appendix A
Finance costs
2%
Depreciation
and
amortisation
15%
Bad and
doubtful
debts
0%
Net Loss on
sale of assets
0%
Other
expenses
4%
Employee
costs
41%
Materials and
services
38%
Budgeted expenses 2014/15
4.3.1 Employee costs ($2.44 million increase)
Employee costs include all labour related expenditure such as wages and salaries and on-costs
including allowances, leave entitlements, employer superannuation, rostered days off, etc.
Employee costs are forecast to increase by 4.0% or $2.44 million compared to 2013-14. This increase
relates to the following key factors:

Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) which allowed for a 3.4% increase in 2014-15

Increases in staff numbers in Family Day Care ($0.57m) as a result of increased services
provided at the Sherbrooke Child care centre. As indicated in the User Fees income above,
additional funding will be available to cover the increase in this service.
4.3.2 Materials and services ($8.90 million decrease)
Materials and services include costs associated with maintenance of assets, the purchases of
consumables, payments to contractors for the provision of services and utility costs. Materials and
services are forecast to decrease by 13.2% or $8.90 million compared to 2013-14. The major
contributors to this reduction include:-
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Asset maintenance costs are forecast to decrease by $2.01m compared to 2013-14.
A reduction in the Waste Management collection contract (including green organics service) of
$1.90m.
Agency / Temporary staff costs have decreased by 78% or $0.90m.
Consultants and Other professional services have decreased by 30% or $1.50m
Reduction in Electricity costs in street lighting of 51% or $0.68m as a result of the switch to
energy efficient technology.
Reduction in consumables of $0.90m
4.3.3 Bad and doubtful debts ($0.31 million increase)
Bad and doubtful debts are projected to increase by $0.31 million but this is affected by the payment
in 2013-14 of a doubtful debt from 2012/13 which has put bad and doubtful debts in surplus by
$0.30m in 2013-14.
4.3.4 Depreciation and amortisation ($0.51 million increase)
Depreciation is an accounting measure which attempts to allocate the value of an asset over its useful
life for Council’s property, plant and equipment including infrastructure assets such as roads and
drains. The increase of $0.51 million for 2014-15 is due mainly to the completion of the 2014-15
capital works program and the full year effect of depreciation on the 2013-14 capital works program.
Refer to section 6. ‘Analysis of Capital Budget’ for a more detailed analysis of Council’s capital works
program for the 2014-15 year.
4.3.5 Finance costs ($2.00 million increase)
Borrowing costs relate to interest charged by financial institutions on funds borrowed. The increase in
Finance costs results from the planned borrowings of $34m in 2014-15 for which interest is charged
in accordance with loan agreements.
4.3.6 Other expenses ($0.53 million decrease)
Other expenses relate to a range of unclassified items including contributions to community groups,
councillor costs and allowances and other miscellaneous expenditure items. Other expenses are
forecast to decrease by 7.7% or $0.53 million compared to 2013-14.
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5. Analysis of budgeted cash position
This section analyses the expected cash flows from the operating, investing and financing
activities of Council for the 2014-15 year. Budgeting cash flows for Council is a key factor in
setting the level of rates and providing a guide to the level of capital expenditure that can be
sustained with or without using existing cash reserves.
The analysis is based on three main categories of cash flows:
 Operating activities - Refers to the cash generated or used in the normal service delivery
functions of Council. Cash remaining after paying for the provision of services to the community
may be available for investment in capital works, or repayment of debt
 Investing activities - Refers to cash generated or used in the enhancement or creation of
infrastructure and other assets. These activities also include the acquisition and sale of other
assets such as vehicles, property and equipment
 Financing activities - Refers to cash generated or used in the financing of Council functions and
include borrowings from financial institutions and advancing of repayable loans to other
organisations. These activities also include repayment of the principal component of loan
repayments for the year.
5.1 Budgeted cash flow statement
Ref
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts
Rates and charges
User fees and fines
Grants - operating
Grants - capital
Interest
Other receipts
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
$’000
Budget
2014-15
$’000
Variance
113,547
9,130
18,140
4,246
1,957
14,423
161,443
119,459
10,080
26,022
2,405
2,053
14,716
174,735
5,912
950
7,882
(1,841)
96
293
13,292
(60,844)
(84,847)
(145,691)
15,752
(60,996)
(77,166)
(138,162)
36,573
(152)
7,681
7,529
20,821
597
347
(250)
(33,450)
(32,853)
(51,737)
(51,390)
(18,287)
(18,537)
(651)
0
(1,428)
(2,079)
(19,180)
34,430
15,250
(2,653)
34,000
(3,662)
27,685
12,868
15,250
28,118
(2,002)
34,000
(2,234)
29,764
32,048
(19,180)
12,868
$’000
5.1.1
Payments
Employee costs
Other payments
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sales of property, infrastructure,
plant & equip
Payments for property, infrastructure, plant and
equip
Net cash used in investing activities
5.1.2
Cash flows from financing activities
Finance costs
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash used in financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beg of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year
5.1.3
5.1.4
Source: Appendix A
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5.1.1 Operating activities ($20.82 million increase)
The increase in cash inflows from operating activities is due to the following items
 $7.88 million increase in operating grants due to the receipt of the first instalment of the 2013-14
Victorian Grants Commission funding during the 2012/13 year (resulting in a lower income
received during 2013-14).
 Increase in Rates and Charges of $5.91m, which is in line with the rate increase of 4.8% after
allowing for supplementary rates and the full year effect of the 2013-14 supplementary rates.
 Reduction in other payments of $7.69m includes reduced materials and services costs as per
section 4.3.2.
 The net cash flows from operating activities does not equal the surplus (deficit) for the year as the
expected revenues and expenses of the Council include non-cash items which have been
excluded from the Cash Flow Statement. The budgeted operating result is reconciled to budgeted
cash flows available from operating activities as set out in the following table:
Surplus (deficit) for the year
Depreciation
Loss (gain) on sale of assets
Finance Costs
Other contributions
Net movement in current assets and liabilities
Cash flows available from operating activities
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
$’000
(6,509)
21,749
500
651
(68)
(571)
15,752
Budget
2014-15
$’000
11,151
22,256
300
2,649
(120)
337
36,573
Variance
$’000
17,660
507
(200)
1,998
(52)
908
20,821
5.1.2 Investing activities ($18.54 million decrease)
The large increase in payments for investing activities represents the planned large increase in capital
works expenditure disclosed in section 10 of this budget report.
5.1.3 Financing activities ($29.76 million increase)
For 2014-15 borrowings contribute $34.00m to this result with an increase in principal repayments
being $2.23m and finance charges of $2.00 million.
5.1.4 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year ($12.87 million decrease)
Overall, total cash and investments is forecast to increase by $12.87 million to $28.19 million as at 30
June 2015, The cash and cash equivalents figure of $15.25m at the start of the 2014-15 year is
considered to be extremely low and it is intended that borrowings will take place in July / August 2015.
5.2 Restricted and unrestricted cash and investments
Cash and cash equivalents held by Council are restricted in part, and not fully available for Council’s
operations. The budgeted cash flow statement above indicates that Council is estimating at 30 June
2014 it will have cash and investments of $15,250, however it will have a restricted deficit of $10.02
million, as shown in the following table. The reason for this deficit is the inclusion of capital carry
forward works, which Council funds when the works are required, rather than holding onto surplus
cash.
Forecast
Actual
Budget
Variance
Ref
2014
2015
$’000
$’000
$’000
Total cash and investments
15,250
28,118
12,868
Restricted cash and investments
0
- Statutory reserves
5.2.1
(5,994)
(6,983)
(989)
- Discretionary reserves
0
0
0
- Cash held to carry forward capital works
5.2.2
(19,276)
0
19,276
Unrestricted cash and investments
(10,020)
21,135
31,155
5.2.3
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5.2.1 Statutory reserves ($6.98 million)
These funds must be applied for specified statutory purposes in accordance with various legislative
requirements. While these funds earn interest revenues for Council, the funds are not available for
other purposes. During the 2014-15 year $0.94 million is budgeted to be transferred to Statutory
Reserves.
5.2.2 Cash held to fund carry forward capital works ($19.28 million)
An amount of $19.28 million is forecast to be held at 30 June 2014 to fund capital works budgeted but
not completed in the 2013-14 financial year. Section 6.2 contains further details on capital works
funding. There is no amount shown as cash held to fund carry forward works at 30 June 2015, as it is
expected that that the capital works budget in the 2014-15 financial year will be fully completed.
5.2.3 Unrestricted cash and investments ($21.14 million)
These funds are free of all specific Council commitments and represent funds available to meet daily
cash flow requirements, unexpected short term needs and any budget commitments which will be
expended in the following year such as grants and contributions. Council regards these funds as the
minimum necessary to ensure that it can meet its commitments as and when they fall due without
borrowing further funds.
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6. Analysis of capital budget
This section analyses the planned capital works expenditure budget for the 2014-15 year
and the sources of funding for the capital budget.
6.1 Capital works expenditure
Capital Works Areas
Ref
Works carried forward
Property
Buildings
Building improvements
Land improvements
Total property
Plant and equipment
Plant, machinery and equipment
Computers and telecommunications
Total plant and equipment
Infrastructure
Bridges
Roads
Footpaths and cycle ways
Drainage
Rec, leisure and community facilities
Parks, open space and streetscapes
Off street car parks
Waste management
Total infrastructure
Total works carried forward
6.1.1
New works
Property
Buildings
Building improvements
Land improvements
Total property
Plant and equipment
Plant, machinery and equipment
Computers and telecommunications
Fixtures, fittings and furniture
Total plant and equipment
Infrastructure
Roads
Bridges
Footpaths and cycle ways
Drainage
Rec, leisure and community facilities
Parks, open space and streetscapes
Off street car parks
Waste management
Total infrastructure
Total new works
Total capital works expenditure
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Actual
2013-14
$’000
Budget
2014-15
$’000
Variance
4,209
1,083
37
5,329
15,303
1,408
0
16,711
11,094
325
(37)
11,382
122
0
122
0
20
20
(122)
20
(102)
428
3,335
513
851
39
1,811
1,254
0
8,231
13,682
34
422
270
49
0
1,413
900
142
3,230
19,961
(394)
(2,913)
(243)
(802)
(39)
(398)
(354)
142
(5,001)
6,279
1,741
1,597
671
4,009
9,547
1,711
730
11,988
7,806
114
59
7,979
2,677
731
52
3,460
1,404
408
105
1,917
(1,273)
(323)
53
(1,543)
7,296
153
2,543
1,458
784
2,386
204
175
14,999
22,468
8,334
365
3,808
1,764
1,025
2,790
358
963
19,407
33,312
1,038
212
1,265
306
241
404
154
788
4,408
10,844
36,150
53,273
17,123
$’000
6.1.2
6.1.3
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Represented by:
Asset renewal expenditure
New asset expenditure
Asset upgrade expenditure
Asset expansion expenditure
Total capital works expenditure
6.1.5
6.1.5
6.1.5
6.1.5
14,943
2,679
12,269
6,259
36,150
14,456
9,314
20,226
9,277
53,273
(487)
6,635
7,957
3,018
17,123
Budgeted capital works 2014/15
42%
54%
4%
Property
Plant and equipment
Infrastructure
Budgeted capital works 2014/15
17%
27%
Asset renewal
expenditure
New asset expenditure
Asset upgrade
expenditure
38%
18%
Asset expansion
expenditure
Source: Appendix A. A more detailed listing of the capital works program is included in Appendix C.
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6.1.1 Carried forward works ($19.96 million)
At the end of each financial year there are projects which are either incomplete or not commenced
due to factors including planning issues, weather delays and extended consultation. For the 2013-14
year it is forecast that $19.96 million of capital works will be incomplete and be carried forward into the
2014-15 year. The more significant projects include the Monbulk Regional Soccer Centre
($2.33 million), the Community Hub Chirnside Park ($1.38 million) and the Japara Living & Learning
Centre (Kilsyth) ($1.50 million).
6.1.2 Property ($11.99 million)
The property class comprises buildings and building improvements including community facilities,
municipal offices, sports facilities and pavilions.
For the 2014-15 year, $11.99 million will be expended. The more significant projects include the
Japara Living and Learning Centre ($2.20 million), council building maintenance ($1.13 million), the
Monbulk regional soccer centre ($1.00 million) and the community hub Chirnside Park ($0.72 million).
6.1.3 Plant and equipment ($1.92 million)
Plant and equipment includes plant, machinery and equipment, computers telecommunications, and
furniture.
For the 2014-15 year, $1.92 million will be expended. The more significant projects include ongoing
cyclical replacement of the plant and vehicle fleet ($1.40 million), upgrade and replacement of
information technology ($0.41 million) and furniture renewal ($0.11 million).
6.1.4 Infrastructure ($19.41 million)
Infrastructure includes roads, bridges, footpaths and cycle ways, drainage, recreation, leisure and
community facilities, parks, open space and streetscapes, off street car parks and waste
management.
For the 2014-15 year, $8.33 million will be expended on road projects. The more significant projects
include road resurfacing projects ($3.65 million), Colchester Roads Upgrade ($0.76 million),
Pavement Rehabilitation ($0.73 million), road drainage ($0.32 million), and federally funded Roads to
Recovery projects.
$1.76 million will be expended on drainage projects. The more significant of these include drainage
rehabilitation works ($1.41 million), Drainage Condition Assessments ($0.16 million) and Warburton
Highway drainage ($0.13 million).
$2.79 million will be expended on parks, open space and streetscapes, including $0.92 million for
township improvements projects.
Other infrastructure expenditure includes $0.36 million on bridges, $3.81 million on footpaths and
cycleways, $1.03 million on recreational, leisure and community facilities and $0.36 million on car
parks.
6.1.5 Asset renewal ($14.45 million), new assets ($9.31 million), upgrade ($20.23 million) and
expansion ($9.28 million)
A distinction is made between expenditure on new assets, asset renewal, upgrade and expansion.
Expenditure on asset renewal is expenditure on an existing asset, or on replacing an existing asset
that returns the service of the asset to its original capability. Expenditure on new assets does not have
any element of expansion or upgrade of existing assets but will result in an additional burden for
future operation, maintenance and capital renewal.
The major projects included in the above categories, which constitute expenditure on new assets, are
the Pinks Reserve Regional Netball Facility (Kilsyth) ($1.31 million), the Monbulk Regional Soccer
Centre ($1.00 million) and the Community Hub (Chirnside Park) ($0.72 million). The remaining capital
expenditure represents renewals and expansion/upgrades of existing assets.
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6.2 Funding sources
Sources of Funding
Ref
Works carried forward
Current year funding
Grants
Contributions
Borrowings
Council cash
- operations
- proceeds on sale of assets
- reserve cash and investments
- unrestricted cash and investments
Total works carried forward
New works
Current year funding
Grants
Contributions
Borrowings
Council cash
- operations
- proceeds on sale of assets
- reserve cash and investments
- unrestricted cash and investments
Total new works
Total funding sources
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
$’000
Budget
2014-15
$’000
1,011
366
685
Variance
$’000
6.2.1
13,682
19,961
(326)
(366)
19,276
(12,305)
0
0
0
0
6,279
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
1,879
541
1,700
933
14,724
(179)
392
14,724
6.2.5
6.2.6
19,450
598
0
0
22,468
36,150
15,608
347
0
0
33,312
53,273
(3,842)
(251)
0
0
10,844
17,123
19,276
12,305
Budgeted total funding sources 2014/15
1%
4%
Grants
Borrowings
Contributions
Operations
Proceeds on sale of assets
Reserve cash and investments
Unrestricted cash and investments
29%
2%
64%
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6.2.1 Carried forward works ($19.96 million)
At the end of each financial year there are projects which are either incomplete or not commenced
due to factors including planning issues, weather delays and extended consultation. For the 2013-14
year it is forecast that $19.96 million of capital works will be incomplete and be carried forward into the
2014-15 year. This includes grant funding carried forward for the Olinda Community Sports Pavilion
($0.39 million) and the Pinks Reserve Car park Sealing (Kilsyth) ($0.30 million). Borrowings of
$19.28m which were originally planned for 2013-14 to fund these works will now be made in 2014-15
6.2.2 Grants ($1.70 million)
Capital grants include all monies received from State and Federal sources for the purposes of funding
the capital works program. Significant grants and contributions are budgeted to be received for Roads
to Recovery projects ($1.60 million) and Recreation Reserve Playground and Picnic Facilities (Seville)
($0.10 million).
6.2.3 Contributions ($0.93 million)
Capital contributions include user and developer contributions to the capital works program.
Significant contributions are budgeted to be received for Ellis Rd and Forest St (Yarra Glen) Special
Charge Scheme ($0.60 million), various Lighting Projects ($0.15 million) and Chirnside Park
Footpaths ($0.11 million).
6.2.4 Borrowings- new works ($14.72 million)
Borrowings are a funding source for a number of capital works projects including the Reseal &
Resurfacing of Local Roads Program ($3.65 million), the Japara Living & Learning Centre (Kilsyth)
($2.20 million) and the Pinks Reserve Regional Netball Facility (Kilsyth) ($1.31 million).
6.2.5 Council cash - operations ($15.61 million)
Council generates cash from its operating activities, which is used as a funding source for the capital
works program. It is forecast that $15.61 million will be generated from operations to fund the 2014-15
capital works program. Please note that total borrowings for the year total $34m and the balance of
$19,27 relates to borrowings for works carried forward (see 6.2.1 above).
6.2.6 Council cash - proceeds from sale of assets ($0.35 million)
Proceeds from sale of assets include motor vehicle sales in accordance with Council’s fleet renewal
policy of $0.35 million.
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7. Analysis of budgeted financial position
This section analyses the movements in assets, liabilities and equity between 2013-14 and
2014-15. It also considers a number of key performance indicators.
7.1 Budgeted balance sheet
Ref
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Other assets
Total current assets
Forecast
Actual
2014
$’000
Budget
2015
$’000
Variance
15,250
18,289
20
3,100
36,659
28,118
19,523
18
2,885
50,544
12,868
1,234
(2)
(215)
13,885
3,271
3,143
(128)
4,000
870,819
878,090
914,749
4,120
926,152
933,415
983,959
120
55,333
55,325
69,210
13,829
1,094
13,860
28,783
14,239
3,876
14,424
32,539
(410)
(2,782)
(564)
(3,756)
10,335
3,526
13,861
42,644
872,105
37,891
3,774
41,665
74,204
909,755
(27,556)
(248)
(27,804)
(31,560)
37,650
411,243
456,167
4,695
872,105
421,458
482,666
5,631
909,755
10,215
26,499
936
37,650
$’000
7.1.1
Non-current assets
7.1.1
Trade and other receivables
Investments in associates accounts Equity
method
Property, infrastructure, plant and equipment
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Provisions
Total current liabilities
7.1.2
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Provisions
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
7.1.2
Equity
Accumulated surplus
Asset revaluation reserve
Other reserves
Total equity
7.1.4
Source: Appendix A
7.1.1 Current Assets ($13.89 million increase) and Non-Current Assets ($55.33 million increase)
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments such as cash held in the bank and in petty
cash and the value of investments in deposits or other highly liquid investments with short term
maturities of three months or less. These balances are projected to increase by $13.89 million during
the year. Trade and other receivables are monies owed to Council by ratepayers and others. Short
term debtors are not expected to change significantly in the budget.
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Other assets include items such as prepayments for expenses that Council has paid in advance of
service delivery, inventories or stocks held for sale or consumption in Council’s services and other
revenues due to be received in the next 12 months.
Property, infrastructure, plant and equipment is the largest component of Council’s worth and
represents the value of all the land, buildings, roads, vehicles, equipment, etc which has been built up
by Council over many years. The increase in this balance is attributable to new capital works ($53.70
million of new assets), depreciation of assets ($22.26 million), sale through sale of property, plant and
equipment ($0.35 million) and the asset revaluation increment ($26.50m)
7.1.2 Current Liabilities ($3.76 million increase) and Non-Current Liabilities ($27.80 million
increase)
Trade and other payables are those to whom Council owes money as at 30 June. These liabilities are
budgeted to rise slightly by $0.41m in 2015/15.
Provisions include accrued long service leave, annual leave and rostered days off owing to
employees. These employee entitlements are only expected to increase marginally due to more active
management of entitlements despite factoring in an increase for Collective Agreement outcomes.
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings represent funds borrowed by Council. Council is budgeting to
borrow an additional $34.00m in 2014-15 with principal repayments amounting to $3.66m.
7.1.3 Working Capital ($10.13 million increase)
Working capital is the excess of current assets above current liabilities. This calculation recognises
that although Council has current assets, some of those assets are already committed to the future
settlement of liabilities in the following 12 months, and are therefore not available for discretionary
spending.
Council has also committed further current assets to specific and restricted purposes, represented by
reserves, which may not yet be represented as current liabilities at 30 June.
Current assets
Current liabilities
Working capital
Restricted cash and investment current
assets
- Statutory reserves
- Discretionary reserves
Unrestricted working capital*
Forecast
Actual
2014
$’000
36,659
28,783
7,876
Budget
2015
$’000
50,544
32,539
18,005
Variance
(5,994)
0
1,882
(6,983)
0
11,022
(989)
0
9,140
$’000
13,885
(3,756)
10,129
* Unrestricted working capital may also be committed to completion of carry forward capital works.
Refer to table 6.2 for funding of capital works carried forward out of prior years.
7.1.4 Equity ($37.65 million increase)
Total equity always equals net assets and is made up of the following components:

Asset revaluation reserve which represents the difference between the previously recorded value
of assets and their current valuations. Asset revaluation reserve has increased by $26.5m.

Other reserves that are funds that Council wishes to separately identify as being set aside to
meet a specific purpose in the future and to which there is no existing liability. These amounts
are transferred from the Accumulated Surplus of the Council to be separately disclosed. These
reserves have increased by $0.94m.

Accumulated surplus which is the value of all net assets less Reserves that have accumulated
over time. The increase in accumulated surplus of $10.22 million results directly from the surplus
for the year.
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7.2 Key assumptions
In preparing the Budgeted Balance Sheet for the year ending 30 June 2015 it was necessary to make
a number of assumptions about assets, liabilities and equity balances. The key assumptions are as
follows:

A total of 88.00% of total rates and charges raised will be collected in the 2014-15 year (2013-14:
88.25% forecast actual)

Trade creditors to be based on total capital and operating expenditure less written down value of
assets sold, depreciation and employee costs. Payment cycle is 30 days from date of invoice.

Other debtors and creditors to remain consistent with 2013-14 levels

Employee entitlements to be increased by the Collective Agreement outcome offset by the
impact of more active management of leave entitlements of staff

Repayment of loan principal to be $3.66 million

Total capital expenditure to be $53.70 million

A total of $0.945 million to be transferred from accumulated surplus to reserves, representing the
annual net movement in developer contributions for the 2014-15 year.
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8. Strategic resource plan and financial performance indicators
This section includes an extract of the adopted Strategic Resource Plan to provide information on the
long term financial projections of the Council.
8.1 Plan development
The Act requires a Strategic Resource Plan to be prepared describing both financial and non-financial
resources (including human resources) for at least the next four financial years to achieve the
strategic objectives in the Council Plan.
Council has prepared a Strategic Resource Plan (SRP) for the four years 2014-15 to 2017-18 as part
of its ongoing financial planning to assist in adopting a budget within a longer term framework. The
SRP takes the strategic objectives and strategies as specified in the Council Plan and expresses
them in financial terms for the next four years.
The key objective, which underlines the development of the SRP, is financial sustainability in the
medium to long term, while still achieving Council’s strategic objectives as specified in the Council
Plan. The key financial objectives, which underpin the SRP, are:

Maintain existing service levels

Achieve a surplus in the operating results for each year

Maintain a capital expenditure program that addresses the asset renewal gap

Achieve a balanced budget on a cash basis.
In preparing the SRP, Council has also been mindful of the need to comply with the following
Principles of Sound Financial Management as contained in the Act:

Prudently manage financial risks relating to debt, assets and liabilities

Provide reasonable stability in the level of rate burden

Consider the financial effects of Council decisions on future generations

Provide full, accurate and timely disclosure of financial information.
The SRP is updated annually through a rigorous process of consultation with Council service
providers followed by a detailed sensitivity analysis to achieve the key financial objectives.
8.2 Financial resources
The following table summarises the key financial results for the next four years as set out in the SRP
for years 2014-15 to 2017/18. Appendix A includes a more detailed analysis of the financial resources
to be used over the four year period.
Indicator
Surplus/(deficit) for the year
Adjusted underlying result
Cash and investments balance
Cash flows from operations
Capital works expenditure
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
$’000
(6,509)
(11,952)
15,250
15,752
36,150
Budget
2014-15
$’000
11,151
7,274
28,118
36,573
53,273
Strategic Resource Plan
Projections
2015/16 2016/17 2017/18
$’000
$’000
$’000
20,042
17,174
22,100
14,056
13,837
18,480
29,037
30,972
33,038
43,745
45,381
50,763
49,052
40,309
45,028
Trend
+/o/+
+
+
+
+
Key to Forecast Trend:
+ Forecasts improvement in Council's financial performance/financial position indicator
o Forecasts that Council's financial performance/financial position indicator will be steady
- Forecasts deterioration in Council's financial performance/financial position indicator
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The following graph shows the general financial indicators over the four year period.
60000
50000
40000
$'000
30000
20000
10000
0
-10000
-20000
2013/14
2014/15
Surplus / (deficit for the year)
Cash flow from operations
2015/16
Adjusted underlying result
Cash and investments
2016/17
2017/18
Capital works
The key outcomes of the SRP are as follows:

Financial sustainability (section 5) - Cash and investments is forecast to increase marginally
over the four year period from $28.12 million to $33.04 million, representing an average increase
of 5.5% p.a. Provisions for Long Service leave and Developer Contributions account for the
majority of this increase.

Rating levels (section 9) – Modest rate increases are forecast over the four years at an average
of 4.8% which is below or on par with that expected of comparable councils

Service delivery strategy (section 10) – Service levels have been maintained throughout the
four year period. Operating surpluses are forecast in all 4 years with the underlying result also
reflecting a surplus.. The adjusted underlying result is a measure of financial sustainability and is
an important measure as once-off capital items can often mask the operating result

Borrowing strategy (section 10) – Borrowings are forecast to increase from $41.77 million to
$49.92 million over the four year period. This reflects increased borrowings to cater for
significantly increased Capital spending on asset renewal.

Infrastructure strategy (section 10) - Capital expenditure over the four year period will total
$187.66 million at an average of $46.92 million. Excluding the projects carried forward from
2013-14 the average is $42.1 million.
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8.3 Financial performance indicators
Notes
The following table highlights Council’s current and projected performance across a range of key
financial performance indicators. These indicators provide a useful analysis of Council’s financial
position and performance and should be used in the context of the organisation’s objectives.
Forecast
Strategic Resource Plan
Projections
Indicator
Measure
Actual
Budget
Projections
Trend
2013-14 2014-15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18
+/o/Operating position
Adjusted underlying
Adjusted
surplus (deficit) /
underlying
1
-8.22%
4.54%
8.19%
7.81%
9.91%
+
Adjusted underlying
result
revenue
Liquidity
Working
Capital
Current assets / current
liabilities
Unrestricted
cash
Unrestricted cash /
current liabilities
2
127.36%
155.33%
148.42%
146.68%
144.63%
-
-34.81%
64.95%
57.86%
55.47%
53.38%
-
10.00%
34.69%
39.31%
37.85%
34.95%
-
1.82%
5.24%
5.51%
6.30%
6.41%
+
10.91%
31.02%
35.11%
33.36%
30.54%
-
Obligations
Loans and
borrowings
Interest bearing loans
and borrowings / rate
revenue
Loans and
borrowings
Interest and principal
repayments / rate
revenue
Indebtedness
Non-current liabilities /
own source revenue
Asset
renewal
Asset renewal
expenditure /
depreciation
4
68.71%
64.95%
70.61%
104.43%
129.86%
+
Rates
concentration
Rate revenue / adjusted
underlying revenue
5
78.57%
75.11%
76.11%
76.01%
76.63%
+
Rates effort
Rate revenue / property
values (CIV)
0.39%
0.41%
0.45%
0.46%
0.49%
+
$2,520
$2,432
$2,486
$2,558
$2,609
+
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
o
$1,661
$1,723
$1,792
$1,864
$1,939
+
3
Stability
Efficiency
Expenditure
level
Expenditure
level
Revenue
level
Total expenditure / no.
of assessments
Specific purpose grants
expended / Specific
purpose grants
received
General rate revenue /
No. of general
assessments
Key to Forecast Trend:
+ Forecasts improvement in Council's financial performance/financial position indicator
o Forecasts that Council's financial performance/financial position indicator will be steady
- Forecasts deterioration in Council's financial performance/financial position indicator
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Notes to indicators
1 Adjusted underlying result – Adjusted underlying result is an indicator of the sustainable operating
result required to enable Council to continue to provide core services and meet its objectives. The
trend over the four year period indicates that Council’s financial performance is improving. This
positive trend continues in Council’s long term financial plan. (Please see Appendix A for Council’s
ten year financial performance indicators.)
2 Working Capital – Working capital is the proportion of current liabilities represented by current
assets. Council’s working capital is forecast to increase in 2014-15. However, from 2015/16 onwards
the ratio will decrease as a result of new borrowings being sought as an additional source of cash inflows. The trend in later years is projected to improve as a result of the borrowings being paid off.
(Please see Appendix A for Council’s ten year financial performance indicators.)
3 Debt compared to rates – Interest bearing loans and borrowings are forecast to increase in 201415 due to the new borrowings being sought as an additional source of fund. Trend indicates Council's
increasing reliance on debt against its annual rate revenue as Council is seeking more funds over the
period. However, this position is forecast to improve over the ten years as a result of the borrowings
being paid off. (Please see Appendix A for Council’s ten year financial performance indicators.)
4 Asset renewal - This percentage indicates the extent of Council's renewals against its depreciation
charge (an indication of the decline in value of its existing capital assets). A percentage greater than
100 indicates Council is maintaining its existing assets. The increasing trend of asset renewal
suggests that Council’s assets have been planed to be renewed at a faster rate over the period as the
percentage increases from 64.94% to 129.86%. This positive trend is forecast to continue to improve
over the next ten years. (Please see Appendix A for Council’s ten year financial performance
indicators.)
5 Rates concentration - Reflects extent of reliance on rate revenues to fund all of Council's on-going
services. Trend indicates that Council’s reliance on rate revenue is consistent over the period with a
slight decrease when compared to the 2013-14 forecast. However over the ten year period, it is
projected to improve slightly. (Please see Appendix A for Council’s ten year financial performance
indicators.)
8.4 Non-financial resources
In addition to the financial resources to be consumed over the planning period, Council will also
consume non-financial resources, in particular human resources. A summary of Council’s anticipated
human resources requirements for 2014-15–2017/18 is included in Appendix A.
Indicator
Employee costs ($'000)
- Operating
- Capital
Total
Employee numbers (EFT) *
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
Budget
2014-15
60,385
0
60,385
649
62,828
0
62,828
649

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2015/16 2016/17 2017/18
64,833
0
64,833
649
67,344
0
67,344
649
69,987
0
69,987
649
Employee EFT data is as at April 1 2014
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9. Rating information
This section contains information on Council’s past and budgeted rating levels along with Council's
rating structure and the impact of changes in property valuations.
9.1 Rating context
In developing the Strategic Resource Plan (referred to in Section 8.), rates and charges were
identified as an important source of revenue, accounting for 73% of the total revenue received by
Council annually. Planning for future rate increases has therefore been an important component of
the Strategic Resource Planning process. The level of required rates and charges has been
considered in this context, with reference to Council's other sources of income and the planned
expenditure on services and works to be undertaken for the Yarra Ranges community.
However, it has also been necessary to balance the importance of rate revenue as a funding source
with community sensitivity to increases. To ensure that deliberations about future rate increases have
been made on an informed basis, comparisons of historical rate increases were made between
Council and other similar sized councils.
The following table compares Yarra Ranges’ average rates with the interface councils for the 2013-14
financial year (source MAV July 2013, budget data for 8 interface councils):
Average total rates
Rates per head
Yarra Ranges
($)
1,766
740
Interface
Councils ($)
1,727
707
Difference
(%)
2%
5%
The data above shows that Yarra Ranges is only 2% higher than the interface councils average on
rates per assessment. An ongoing problem for Yarra Ranges is that our urban residents have a direct
comparison of rating levels with the adjoining municipalities of Knox and Maroondah where rates for
similar properties are lower. Yarra Ranges’ location on Melbourne’s eastern fringe at the urban/rural
interface presents a distinct contrast to our urban neighbours. This is highlighted by our unique
combination of conspiring factors including fire and emergency management, complex land use
planning, vegetation management, vast open space/bushland reserve management responsibilities,
extensive and dispersed rural infrastructure base and low growth as a source of funding.
Rates per head of population is an increasingly more useful measure of local government rates as the
services provided by Yarra Ranges expands from property-based to human-based services. In terms
of the MAV data and rates per head of population, Yarra Ranges is ranked 55th lowest out of the 73
Councils reported on. The average rates per head of population across the sector were $791 and this
is higher than Yarra Ranges’ result of $740.
The data provided by MAV reported on 73 councils across the state (out of 79 Victorian councils) and
ranked (from highest to lowest) Yarra Ranges rates per assessment at 21st, an improvement from
15th position. The average total rates across 73 councils were $1,662 and ranged from Loddon Shire
at $1,135 to Melbourne at $2,360 followed by Nillumbik at $2,319. Average rates lifted by 4.8%
across all councils and Yarra Ranges is on par with this increase. However it is anticipated that as
Council holds its average rate increase to 4.8%, it will continue to drop lower in rates per assessment
compared to the rest of the sector.
9.2 Current year rate
In order to achieve Council’s community priorities & objectives while maintaining service levels and a
strong capital expenditure program, average rates & charges will increase by a modest 4.8%. This will
raise total rates and charges for 2014-15 of $120.42 million, including $0.6 million generated from
Special Charge Schemes. Council’s waste and recycling charges have decreased due to
renegotiation of council’s waste collection services contract.
The following table sets out future proposed increases in rates and charges and the total rates to be
raised, based on the forecast financial position of Council as at 30 June 2014.
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Year
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Average Rate
Increase
%
4.80 ●
4.80 *
4.80 *
4.80 *
4.80 *
Total Rates
Raised
$’000
114,296
120,416
130,694
134,717
142,853
*Average rate increase forecast is for planning purposes only. Council will determine future rate
increases on an annual basis as part of its annual budget process.
9.3 Rating structure
Council has established a rating structure which is comprised of two key elements. These are:


Property values, which form the central basis of rating under the Local Government Act 1989
A 'user pays' component to reflect usage of certain services provided by Council
Striking a proper balance between these elements provides equity in the distribution of the rate
burden across residents.
Council makes a further distinction within the property value component of rates by applying
differential general rates based on the purpose for which the property is used.
Having reviewed the various valuation bases for determining the property value component of rates,
Council has determined to apply a Capital Improved Value (CIV) basis on the grounds that it provides
the most equitable distribution of rates across the municipality. There are currently no plans to change
this basis, however Council does review its rating structure annually.
9.4 Differential rates
The existing rating structure comprises five differential rates (residential, farm, commercial, industrial,
and vacant sub standard), and a lower rate for recreational land. These rates are structured in
accordance with the requirements of Section 161 ‘Differential Rates’ of the Act. Under the Cultural
and Recreational Lands Act 1963, provision is made for a Council to levy the rate for recreational
lands at “such amount as the municipal council thinks reasonable having regard to the services
provided by the municipal council in relation to such lands and having regard to the benefit to the
community derived from such recreational lands”.
The commercial and industrial land differential rates are set at 150% of the residential rate and the
reasons for the use and level of the differential rate for commercial and industrial land are:


To reduce the rate distribution to residential land by applying a higher differential to commercial
and industrial land in recognition of the tax deductibility of rates that is not available to most
residential land; and
In recognition of the extra service, when compared to residential land, that commercial and
industrial land derive from Council which includes but is not limited to economic development
activities for businesses, the impact that heavy vehicles (servicing businesses) have on road
infrastructure, street cleaning and local laws monitoring car park overstays.
After considering the impact on these sectors, taking into account the reasons for the differential and
having modelled the impact on residential land, if a higher differential rate was not applied, it is
considered that this level of differential is justified.
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The farm rate is set at 70% of the residential rate and the reasons for the use and the level of a farm
land differential rate are:



To encourage the continuation of farming pursuits on rural land in support of the strategic
objective to support the economic development of the agricultural sector;
In recognition that the size of the landholding required to conduct a farm business is far greater
than other non farm businesses with similar turnover and (pre-tax) profitability. Therefore farms in
comparison have a higher valuation and would pay higher rates if a lower differential was not
applied; and
In recognition that farm businesses profitability is affected by weather which means that their
income is more susceptible and fragile than other businesses.
Council has considered the Ministerial Guidelines for Differential Rating and has decided not to
change the existing differential rating structure, and more specifically, not to introduce a differential
rate for retirement villages.
Council’s reasons for this are as follows:






Any change to the rating system creates winners and losers, and whilst Council empathises
with the lobby of the retirement villages, it also needs to make decisions that are in the
interests of the majority of residents across the municipality including pensioners and self
funded retirees that do not live in retirement villages.
There are many pensioners living outside of “Retirement Villages” with and without body
corporate financial responsibilities who also have difficulties paying Council rates.
A
reduction in rates for retirement villages would mean that these pensioners and others would
have to pay more and this is not considered fair or equitable for the wider community.
Council property rates are a tax on property wealth, not a fee for services used. This is similar
to income tax, land tax and other “progressive taxes”. The philosophy behind these taxes is
those who earn/own more should contribute more to the delivery of government services.
There is no link between services used and the amount of rates paid as Council provides
infrastructure and many services for public benefit. There are other examples where the use
of Council services would be limited or not used at all, but the payment of rates is still
required, like vacant land, multiple properties, other body corporate situations (the owner
could also be a pensioner), weekender/holiday homes.
Part of the body corporate fees go to maintaining and upgrading privately owned
infrastructure and facilities like footpaths, roads and drainage, bowling greens, swimming
pools, village community buildings and amenities. If a lower differential rate was applied for
this reason other ratepayers would indirectly be subsidising the village owners business as
the infrastructure within a retirement village is owned by the property owner and not the
residents.
The decision to “buy” into a retirement village is an individual choice and Council respects
this, however, the financial implications, including body corporate fees, should be made quite
clear and fully understood by the resident before committing to purchasing.
By maintaining the current differential rating structure, equity is maintained as all properties
that are used for residential purposes, irrespective of body corporate responsibilities, are
levied at the same rate. This also maintains consistency with the other differential rating
categories as there is only one rate set in each of these categories.
Council feels strongly that an increase to the pensioner rebate, which is a matter for the State
Government, would be a more equitable across the board way to provide financial relief to those who
most need it. Council has actively lobbied for such an increase through the Municipal Association of
Victoria, and continues to do so.
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Council understands retirement village resident’s passionate views in relation to a lower differential
rate for Retirement Villages, however these views cannot be considered in isolation of the wider Yarra
Ranges Council community.
After considering best practice tax design principles and acknowledging the trade-offs they entail
when matched against a particular differential rate decision, it is considered that the differential rates
and the quantum of the differential rate are appropriate.
A more detailed analysis of the rates to be raised is contained in Appendix B ‘Statutory Disclosures’.
9.4 General revaluation of properties
During the 2013-14 year, a revaluation of all properties within the municipality was carried out and is
based on the market level as at 1 January 2014 for the 2014-15 year. The outcome of the general
revaluation has been a modest change in property valuations throughout the municipality. Overall,
property valuations across the municipal district have decreased by 1.5%. Of this decrease,
residential properties have decreased by 1.9%.
The following table summarises the valuation changes between the 2012 and 2014 general
revaluations for properties by ward, together with the rating changes between the 2013-14 and 201415 years based on a 4.8% average rate increase and the valuation movements listed.
Ward
Valuation
Change
(Decrease)
Rates
Change
(Decrease)
0.10%
(2.39%)
(0.76%)
(0.59%)
(2.08%)
(2.07%)
(2.32%)
(1.72%)
(1.57%)
(1.86%)
6.51%
3.74%
5.41%
5.56%
4.93%
4.01%
4.10%
3.90%
4.58%
4.13%
2.27%
10%
Ryrie
Chandler
Walling
Billanook
Chirnside
Lyster
Melba
O’Shannessy
Streeton
Average residential
Average
commercial/industrial
9.5 Organic Waste services
Council also provides an optional organic waste bin service which is based on a self funding policy to
cover costs incurred by Council (refer Appendix B, section 1.8 for the unit charges for 2014-15).
9.6 Biodiversity Rate Rebate
Since 2000-01 a general rate rebate known as the Biodiversity Rate Rebate has been provided to all
Trust for Nature (TFN) covenanted properties to encourage land owners to permanently protect native
habitat with high conservation value.
A TFN covenant is a voluntary agreement between a land owner and TFN which protects and
enhances the natural, cultural and/or scientific values of the land. The covenant, which is registered
on the property title, permanently binds the current owner and all future owners. Some covenants
cover all of a property while some cover only part of a property.
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As not all of a property is necessarily covenanted the application of rebate based on a rate per
hectare with a minimum and maximum value provides the most equitable form of assistance as it
directly links the actual area being conserved with the assistance provided.
Back in 2000-01 the value of the rebate was set at $50 per hectare covenanted with a minimum of
$200 and a maximum of $600. These levels had not changed since 2000-01, which in real terms
meant the value of assistance had been eroded overtime. Therefore to maintain the rebate parity that
existed in 2010-11, from 2011-12, the rate per hectare is to be increased each year by the average
percentage rate increase with the minimum rebate to be four times the rate per hectare covenanted
and the maximum rebate to be 12 times the rate per hectare covenanted. However, the level of the
rebate cannot be more than the general rate levied.
As the average rate increase for 2014-15 is 4.8% the rebate per hectare convenanted will be $62.00
with a minimum rebate of $248.00 and a maximum rebate of $744.00.
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10. Other strategies
This section sets out summaries of the strategies that have been developed and incorporated into the
Strategic Resource Plan including borrowings, infrastructure and service delivery.
10.1 Borrowings
In developing the Strategic Resource Plan (SRP) (see Section 8), borrowings was identified as an
important funding source for capital works programs. In the past, Council has not needed to borrow to
finance large infrastructure projects, instead choosing to utilising cash reserves. With Council
reserves now forecast to be $15.2 million at 30 June 2014, it has been necessary to reconsider the
issue of borrowings.
The SRP shows the results of the ‘obligations’ indicators that are part of the prescribed financial
reporting indicators. The outcome of the analysis highlighted that additional debt of $34.00 million
could be comfortably accommodated.
For the 2014-15 year, Council has decided to take out new borrowings of $34 million to fund the
capital works program and therefore, after making loan repayments of $3.66 million, will reduce its
total borrowings to $41.76 million as at 30 June 2015. However, it is likely that in future years,
borrowings will be lower to fund future infrastructure initiatives. The following table sets out future
proposed borrowings, based on the forecast financial position of Council as at 30 June 2014.
Year
2013-14
2014-15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
New
Borrowings
$’000
0
34,000
14,000
5,000
5,000
Principal
Paid
$’000
1,428
3,662
4,397
5,380
6,070
Interest
Paid
$’000
651
2,653
2803
3101
3093
Balance
30 June
$’000
11,429
41,767
51,370
50,990
49,920
The table below shows information on borrowings specifically required by the Regulations.
Total amount borrowed as at 30 June of the prior year
Total amount to be borrowed
Total amount projected to be redeemed
Total amount proposed to be borrowed as at 30 June
2013-14
$'000
12,857
0
(1,428)
11,429
2014-15
$'000
11,429
34,000
(3,662)
41,767
10.2 Infrastructure
Council is still developing its Asset Management Plans, which will set out the capital expenditure
requirements of Council for the next 10 years by class of asset, and will be a key input to the SRP.
The Asset Management Plans will predict infrastructure consumption, renewal needs and consider
infrastructure needs to meet future community service expectations. The key aspects of the current
process are as follows:

Long term capital planning process which integrates with the Council Plan, Strategic Resource
Plan and Annual Budget processes

Identification of capital projects through consultation with Councillors and current asset data
identifying renewal needs

Prioritisation of capital projects within classes on the basis of evaluation criteria

Methodology for allocating annual funding to classes of capital projects

Business Case template for officers to document capital project submissions.
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A key objective of the Infrastructure Strategy will be to maintain or renew Council’s existing assets at
desired condition levels. If sufficient funds are not allocated to asset renewal then Council’s
investment in those assets will reduce, along with the capacity to deliver services to the community.
Based on the data Council currently has in relation to its assets, the graph below sets out the required
and actual asset renewal over the life of the current SRP and the renewal backlog.
At present, Council is similar to most municipalities in that it is presently unable to fully fund asset
renewal requirements. While the Asset Management Plans are endeavouring to provide a sufficient
level of information to inform annual funding required to meet ongoing asset renewal needs, the
above graph indicates that in later years the required asset renewal is being adequately addressed.
In updating the renewal gap for the 2014-15 year, the following influences have had a significant
impact:

An increase in the amount of cash to fund future capital expenditure programs

Availability of significant Federal funding for upgrade of roads

The enactment of the Road Management Act 2004 removing the defence of non-feasance on
major assets such as roads
The following table summarises Council's forward outlook on capital expenditure including funding
sources for the next four years.
Summary of funding sources
Year
2013-14
2014-15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
Total
Capital
Program
$’000
36,150
53,273
49,052
40,309
45,028
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Grants
$’000
2,890
2,385
4,250
1,600
1,600
Contributions
$’000
907
933
3,835
108
351
Council
Cash
$’000
32,353
15,955
26,967
33,601
38,077
Borrowings
$’000
0
34,000
14,000
5,000
5,000
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In addition to using cash generated from its annual operations, borrowings and external contributions
such as government grants, Council has cash or investment reserves that are also used to fund a
variety of capital projects. These reserves are either ‘statutory’ or ’discretionary’ cash reserves.
Statutory reserves relate to cash and investments held by Council that must be expended on a
specific purpose as directed by legislation or a funding body, and include contributions to car parking,
drainage and public resort and recreation. Discretionary cash reserves relate to those cash and
investment balances that have been set aside by Council and can be used at Council’s discretion,
even though they may be earmarked for a specific purpose.
10.3 Service delivery
The key objectives in Council’s Strategic Resource Plan (referred to in Section 8.) which directly
impact the future service delivery strategy are to maintain existing service levels and to achieve a
positive underlying surplus result. The Rating Information (see Section 9.) also refers to modest rate
increases into the future. With these key objectives as a basis, a number of internal and external
influences have been identified through discussions with management which will have a significant
impact on the scope and level of services to be provided over the next four years.
The general influences affecting all operating revenue and expenditure include the following:
Consumer Price Index
Council Collective Agreement
Rate increases
Property growth
Government funding
Statutory fees
Investment return
2014-15
%
2.5
3.4
4.8
1.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2015/16
%
2.5
3.4
4.8
1.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2016/17
%
2.5
3.4
4.8
1.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2017/18
%
2.5
3.4
4.8
1.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
As well as the general influences, there are also a number of specific influences which relate directly
to service areas or activities. The most significant changes in these areas are summarised below:
Transfer Station
Waste tipping fees for inert waste are expected to rise further as the State Government has increased
the levy payable upon disposal of waste at landfill. Following increases of $44 per tonne since
2008/09, the fee will rise a further $5.30 per tonne (10%) in 2014-15. The pricing structure currently
in place for Transfer Station users will be adjusted to absorb all future cost increases.
Valuation Services
The Council is required to revalue all properties within the municipality every two years. The last
general revaluation was carried out as at 1 January 2014 effective for the 2014-15 year and the next
revaluation will be undertaken as at 1 January 2016. An allowance of $0.35 million has been made
every two years commencing in 2015/16 to meet the additional cost of resources to complete the
revaluation process.
The service delivery outcomes measured in financial terms are shown in the following table.
Year
2013-14
2014-15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
Surplus
(Deficit)
for the year
$’000
(6,509)
11,151
20,042
17,174
22,099
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Underlying
Surplus
(Deficit)
$’000
(11,952)
(7,274)
(14,056)
(13,837)
(18,480)
Net
Service
(Cost)
$’000
(97,650)
(99,990)
(102,200)
(104,550)
(106,960)
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Service levels have been maintained throughout the four year period with operating surpluses
forecast in years 2014-15 through to 2017/18 Excluding the effects of items such as capital
contributions, the adjusted underlying result is an increasing surplus over the four year period. The
net cost of the services provided to the community increases from $97 million to $107 million over the
four year period.
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Appendices
The following appendices include voluntary and statutory disclosures of information which provide
support for the analysis contained in sections 1 to 10 of this report.
This information has not been included in the main body of the budget report in the interests of clarity
and conciseness. Council has decided that while the budget report needs to focus on the important
elements of the budget and provide appropriate analysis, the detail upon which the annual budget is
based should be provided in the interests of open and transparent local government.
The contents of the appendices are summarised below:
Appendix
A
B
C
D
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Capital works program
Fees and charges schedule
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Appendix A
Budgeted Statements
This appendix presents information in regard to the Budgeted Financial Statements and Statement of
Human Resources. The budget information for the years 2014-15 to 2017/18 has been extracted from
the Strategic Resource Plan.
At the end of each financial year Council is required to include in the Financial Statements in its
Annual Report a comparison of actual income and expenditure compared with the income and
expenditure in the financial statements in the Budget,
The appendix includes the following budgeted information:

Budgeted Comprehensive Income Statement

Budgeted Balance Sheet

Budgeted Statement of Changes in Equity

Budgeted Statement of Cash Flows

Budgeted Statement of Capital Works

Budgeted Statement of Human Resources
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
70
Appendix A
Budgeted Comprehensive Income Statement
For the four years ending 30 June 2018
Income
Rates and charges
Statutory fees and fines
User fees
Contributions - cash
Contributions - non-monetary assets
Grants - Operating (recurrent)
Grants - Operating (non-recurrent)
Grants - Capital (recurrent)
Grants - Capital (non-recurrent)
Net gain on disposal of property,
infrastructure, plant and equipment
Other income
Fair value adjustments for investment
property
Share of net profits/(losses) of associated
and joint ventures accounted for by the
equity method
Total income
Expenses
Employee costs
Materials and services
Bad and doubtful debts
Depreciation and amortisation
Finance costs
Net Loss on disposal of property,
infrastructure, plant and equipment
Other expenses
Total expenses
Surplus (deficit) for the year
Budget
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
$’000
2014-15
$’000
Strategic Resource Plan
Projections
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
$’000
$’000
$’000
114,296
1,924
6,855
1,782
0
18,062
1,085
0
2,980
0
120,416
2,232
7,672
1,667
0
25,910
503
0
1,800
0
130,694
2,271
7,843
1,450
0
26,767
225
0
4,350
0
134,717
2,611
8,032
1,462
0
27,656
213
0
1,700
0
142,853
2,452
8,230
1,741
0
28,577
213
0
1,700
0
3,860
0
3,878
0
3,978
0
4,064
0
4,152
0
68
120
124
127
131
150,912
164,198
177,702
180,582
190,049
60,385
67,470
(292)
21,749
647
500
62,828
58,568
17
22,256
2,649
300
64,833
60,550
18
22,620
2,797
310
67,344
62,764
18
23,226
3,096
320
69,987
64,276
19
23,466
3,088
330
6,962
157,421
(6,509)
6,429
153,047
11,151
6,532
157,660
20,042
6,640
163,408
17,174
6,784
167,950
22,099
0
25,704
0
26,499
0
27,240
0
27,839
0
28,411
0
0
0
0
0
19,195
37,650
47,282
45,013
50,510
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to
surplus or deficit:
Impairment of fire impacted infrastructure
Net asset revaluation increment
/(decrement)
Share of other comprehensive income of
associates and joint ventures accounted
for by the equity method
Comprehensive result
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
71
Appendix A
Budgeted Balance Sheet
For the four years ending 30 June 2018
Forecast
Actual
2014
$’000
Budget
15,250
18,289
0
20
3,100
36,659
28,118
19,523
0
18
2,885
50,544
29,037
21,453
0
18
2,951
53,459
30,972
22,902
0
16
3,068
56,958
33,038
24,220
0
16
3,236
60,510
3,271
4,000
870,819
0
0
878,090
914,749
3,143
4,120
926,152
0
0
933,415
983,959
6,141
4,244
980,088
0
0
990,473
1,043,932
5,093
4,371
1,024,346
0
0
1,033,810
1,090,768
4,093
4,502
1,073,496
0
0
1,082,091
1,142,601
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Trust funds and deposits
Provisions
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Total current liabilities
12,546
1,283
13,860
1,094
28,783
12,903
1,336
14,424
3,876
32,539
13,298
1,393
16,133
5,195
36,019
13,708
1,441
17,794
5,889
38,832
14,130
1,491
19,597
6,619
41,837
Non-current liabilities
Provisions
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
3,526
10,335
13,861
42,644
872,105
3,774
37,891
41,665
74,204
909,755
4,701
46,175
50,876
86,895
957,037
4,785
45,101
49,886
88,718
1,002,050
4,903
43,301
48,204
90,041
1,052,560
Equity
Accumulated surplus
Reserves
Total equity
411,243
460,862
872,105
421,458
488,297
909,755
440,345
516,692
957,037
456,330
545,720
1,002,050
477,204
575,356
1,052,560
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets
Inventories
Other assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables
Investments in regional library corporation
Property, infrastructure, plant & equipment
Investment property
Intangible assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
2015
$’000
Strategic Resource Plan
Projections
2016
2017
2018
$’000
$’000
$’000
72
Appendix A
Budgeted Statement of Changes in Equity
For the four years ending 30 June
Total
$’000
Accumulated
Surplus
Revaluation
Reserve
Other
Reserves
$’000
$’000
$’000
2015
Balance at beginning of the financial year
Adjustment on change in accounting policy
Surplus for the year
Net asset revaluation increment(decrement)
Impairment losses on revalued assets
Reversal of impairment losses on revalued assets
Transfer to reserves
Transfer from reserves
Balance at end of the financial year
872,105
11,151
26,499
909,755
411,243
11,151
(936)
0
421,458
456,167
26,499
482,666
4,695
936
0
5,631
2016
Balance at beginning of the financial year
Adjustment on change in accounting policy
Surplus for the year
Net asset revaluation increment(decrement)
Impairment losses on revalued assets
Reversal of impairment losses on revalued assets
Transfer to reserves
Transfer from reserves
Balance at end of the financial year
909,755
20,042
27,240
957,037
421,458
20,042
(1,155)
0
440,345
482,666
27,240
509,906
5,631
1,155
0
6,786
2017
Balance at beginning of the financial year
Adjustment on change in accounting policy
Surplus for the year
Net asset revaluation increment(decrement)
Impairment losses on revalued assets
Reversal of impairment losses on revalued assets
Transfer to reserves
Transfer from reserves
Balance at end of the financial year
957,037
17,174
27,839
1,002,050
440,345
17,174
(1,189)
0
456,330
509,906
27,839
537,745
6,786
1,189
0
7,975
2018
Balance at beginning of the financial year
Adjustment on change in accounting policy
Surplus for the year
Net asset revaluation increment(decrement)
Impairment losses on revalued assets
Reversal of impairment losses on revalued assets
Transfer to reserves
Transfer from reserves
1,002,050
22,099
28,411
-
456,330
22,099
(1,225)
0
537,745
28,411
-
7,975
1,225
0
Balance at end of the financial year
1,052,560
477,204
566,156
9,200
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
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Appendix A
Budgeted Statement of Cash Flows
For the four years ending 30 June 2018
Budget
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
$’000
Inflows
(Outflows)
2014-15
$’000
Inflows
(Outflows)
113,547
1,924
7,206
1,817
18,140
4,246
1,957
2,355
10,251
(60,844)
(77,115)
0
0
(7,732)
15,752
119,459
2,232
7,848
1,700
26,022
2,405
2,053
2,121
10,895
(60,996)
(69,042)
0
0
(8,124)
36,573
125,919
2,271
8,022
1,479
26,882
4,779
2,126
1,858
10,816
(62,905)
(70,993)
0
0
(6,509)
43,745
134,472
2,611
8,215
1,491
27,775
1,998
2,180
1,848
10,182
(65,305)
(72,457)
0
0
(7,629)
45,381
142,695
2,452
8,415
1,775
28,700
1,998
2,186
1,897
10,782
(67,827)
(74,577)
0
0
(7,733)
50,763
(33,450)
(51,737)
(49,903)
(40,309)
(45,027)
597
347
277
344
493
0
0
0
0
0
0
(32,853)
0
(51,390)
0
(49,626)
0
(39,965)
0
(44,534)
(651)
0
(1,428)
(2,079)
(2,653)
34,000
(3,662)
27,685
(2,803)
14,000
(4,397)
6,800
(3,101)
5,000
(5,380)
(3,481)
(3,093)
5,000
(6,070)
(4,163)
(19,180)
12,868
919
1,935
2,066
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
the financial year
34,430
15,250
28,118
29,037
30,972
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
the financial year
15,250
28,118
29,037
30,972
33,038
Cash flows from operating activities
Rates and charges
Statutory fees and fines
User fees
Contributions - cash
Grants - operating
Grants - capital
Interest
Other receipts
Net GST refund / payment
Employee costs
Materials and consumables
External contracts
Utilities
Other payments
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and
equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment
Trust funds and deposits
Repayment of loans and advances
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Finance costs
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash & cash
equivalents
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
Strategic Resource Plan
Projections
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
$’000
$’000
$’000
Inflows
Inflows
Inflows
(Outflows) (Outflows) (Outflows)
74
Appendix B
Budgeted Statement of Capital Works
For the four years ending 30 June 2018
Forecast
Actual
Budget
2013-14
$’000
2014-15
$’000
2015/16
$’000
Projections
2016/17
$’000
2017/18
$’000
Property
Land
Land improvements
Total land
Buildings
Building improvements
Leasehold improvements
Heritage buildings
Total buildings
Total property
0
708
708
5,950
2,680
0
0
8,630
9,338
0
730
730
24,850
3,119
0
0
27,969
28,699
0
0
0
21,718
2,835
0
0
24,553
24,553
0
0
0
18,182
2,212
0
0
20,394
20,394
0
0
0
22,732
2,430
0
0
25,162
25,162
Plant and equipment
Plant, machinery and equipment
Fixtures, fittings and furniture
Computers and telecommunications
Heritage plant and equipment
Library books
Total plant and equipment
2,799
52
731
0
0
3,582
1,404
105
428
0
0
1,937
1,396
107
916
0
0
2,419
1,564
111
429
0
0
2,104
2,331
113
439
0
0
2,883
10,631
581
3,056
2,309
8,756
399
4,078
1,813
11,806
947
3,394
1,802
8,962
642
2,469
1,746
8,305
395
2,845
2,161
823
175
4,197
0
1,458
0
23,230
1,025
1,105
4,203
0
1,258
0
22,637
274
0
2,749
0
1,108
0
22,080
280
0
3,031
0
681
0
17,811
455
0
2,241
0
581
0
16,983
Total capital works expenditure
36,150
53,273
49,052
40,309
45,028
Represented by:
New asset expenditure
Asset renewal expenditure
Asset expansion expenditure
Asset upgrade expenditure
2,679
14,943
6,259
12,269
9,314
14,456
9,277
20,226
10,901
15,971
5,639
16,541
2,136
24,253
4,511
9,409
2,248
30,474
3,987
8,319
Total capital works expenditure
36,150
53,273
49,052
40,309
45,028
Infrastructure
Roads
Bridges
Footpaths and cycleways
Drainage
Recreational, leisure and community
facilities
Waste management
Parks, open space and streetscapes
Aerodromes
Off street car parks
Other infrastructure
Total infrastructure
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
Strategic Resource Plan
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Appendix B
Financial performance indicators – 10 year plan
Measure
Operating position
Adjusted
underlying
Adjusted
surplus
underlying
(deficit) /
result
Adjusted
underlying
revenue
Liquidity
Current
Working
assets /
Capital
current
liabilities
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
cash /
cash
current
liabilities
Obligations
Interest
bearing
Loans and
loans and
borrowings
borrowings /
rate revenue
Interest and
Loans and
principal
borrowings
repayments /
rate revenue
Non-current
liabilities /
Indebtedness
own source
revenue
Asset
Asset
renewal
renewal
expenditure /
depreciation
Stability
Rate
revenue /
Rates
adjusted
concentration
underlying
revenue
Rate
revenue /
Rates effort
property
values (CIV)
Efficiency
Total
Expenditure
expenditure /
level
no. of
assessments
Specific
purpose
grants
Expenditure
expended /
level
Specific
purpose
grants
received
General rate
revenue /
Revenue
No. of
level
general
assessments
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
Forecast
Actual
Budget
2013-14
2014-15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
1
-8.22%
4.54%
8.19%
7.81%
9.91%
12.18%
13.46%
14.64%
15.54%
16.28%
16.90%
2
127.36%
155.33%
148.42%
146.68%
144.63%
148.24%
147.61%
150.55%
169.84%
180.89%
205.50%
-34.81%
64.95%
57.86%
55.47%
53.38%
57.03%
57.17%
62.24%
81.76%
94.69%
114.17%
10.00%
34.69%
39.31%
37.85%
34.95%
29.93%
24.71%
19.76%
15.07%
10.62%
6.39%
1.82%
5.24%
5.51%
6.30%
6.41%
6.16%
5.07%
4.79%
4.54%
4.29%
4.06%
10.91%
31.02%
35.11%
33.36%
30.54%
26.71%
21.98%
17.47%
13.21%
9.17%
7.45%
4
68.71%
64.95%
70.61%
104.43%
129.86%
132.88%
143.79%
149.99%
148.35%
172.95%
185.95%
5
78.57%
75.11%
76.11%
76.01%
76.63%
76.39%
76.85%
77.24%
77.63%
78.02%
78.40%
0.39%
0.41%
0.45%
0.46%
0.49%
0.52%
0.55%
0.58%
0.61%
0.65%
0.68%
$2,520
$2,432
$2,486
$2,558
$2,609
$2,679
$2,754
$2,837
$2,930
$3,031
$3,139
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
$1,661
$1,723
$1,792
$1,864
$1,939
$2,017
$2,098
$2,183
$2,270
$2,362
$2,456
Notes
Indicator
3
Strategic Resource Plan
Projections
Future Estimates
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Appendix B
Budgeted Statement of Human Resources
For the four years ending 30 June 2018
Staff expenditure
Employee costs - operating
Employee costs - capital
Total staff expenditure
Staff numbers
Employees
Total staff numbers
Budget
Forecast
Actual
2013-14
$’000
2014-15
$’000
60,385
0
60,385
62,828
0
62,828
64,833
0
64,833
67,344
0
67,344
69,987
0
69,987
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
649
649
649
649
649
649
649
649
649
649
2014/15
$’000
Organisational Structure
Corporate Services
Engineering and Environment
Planning, Building and Health
Social and Economic Development
Total staff expenditure
14,298
18,089
10,536
19,905
62,828
EFT
Permanent Full Time
Permanent Part Time
Casual
Total staff EFT numbers
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
462
183
4
649
Strategic Resource Plan
Projections
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
$’000
$’000
$’000
2015/16
$’000
2016/17
$’000
2017/18
$’000
14,848
18,552
10,821
20,612
64,833
15,434
19,264
11,241
21,405
67,344
16,054
20,003
11,678
22,252
69,987
EFT
EFT
462
183
4
649
462
183
4
649
EFT
462
183
4
649
77
Appendix B
Appendix B
Rates and charges
This appendix presents information about rates and charges which the Act and the
Regulations require to be disclosed in the Council’s annual budget.
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
78
Appendix B
Rates and charges
The 2013-14 figures shown in the following tables represent the 2013-14 Budget. The 2014-15
figures include rate growth during the 2013-14 year, and the revaluation of CIV. Average rates
and charges increase for 2014-15 is 4.8%.
1. Rates and charges
1.1 The rate in the dollar to be levied as general rates under section 158 of the Act for each
type or class of land compared with the previous financial year
Type or class of land
General rate for rateable general properties
General rate for rateable sub standard properties
General rate for rateable farm properties
General rate for rateable commercial properties
General rate for rateable industrial properties
Rate for rateable cultural & recreational properties
2013/14
cents/$CIV
0.003248
0.003248
0.002274
0.004873
0.004873
0.001949
2014/15
cents/$CIV
0.003532
0.003532
0.002472
0.005297
0.005297
0.002119
Change
8.7%
8.7%
8.7%
8.7%
8.7%
8.7%
1.2 The estimated total amount to be raised by general rates in relation to each type or class of
land, and the estimated total amount to be raised by general rates, compared with the previous
financial year
Type or class of land
General
Vacant Sub Standard
Farm
Commercial
Industrial
Cultural & Recreational
Total amount to be raised by general rates
2013/14
$
81,915,677
19,987
4,703,825
6,986,187
3,281,102
81,739
96,988,517
2014/15
$
88,062,098
7,709
4,999,746
8,200,069
3,682,685
95,574
105,047,881
Change
7.5%
-61.4%
6.3%
17.4%
12.2%
16.9%
8.3%
1.3 The number of assessments in relation to each type or class of land, and the total number
of assessments, compared with the previous financial year
2013/14
2014/15
Type or class of land
Change
57,454
0.6%
General
57,089
335
-1.5%
Vacant Sub Standard
340
1,912
-1.9%
Farm
1,950
2,338
2.1%
Commercial
2,291
884
11.5%
Industrial
793
12
0.0%
Cultural and Recreational
12
Total number of assessments
62,935
0.7%
62,475
1.4 The basis of valuation to be used is the Capital Improved Value (CIV)
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
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Appendix B
1.5 The estimated total value of each type or class of land, and the estimated total value of
land, compared with the previous financial year
Type or class of land
General
Vacant Sub Standard
Farm
Commercial
Industrial
Cultural and Recreational
Total value of land
2013/14
$
25,217,238,317
6,153,000
2,068,634,000
1,433,769,754
673,378,000
41,938,000
29,441,111,071
2014/15
$
24,936,174,000
2,183,000
2,022,510,000
1,547,986,001
695,207,000
45,105,000
29,249,165,001
Change
-1.1%
-64.5%
-2.2%
8.0%
3.2%
7.6%
-0.7%
1.6 The municipal charge under section 159 of the Act compared with the previous financial
year
Per
Per
Rateable
Rateable
Property
Property
Type of Charge
2013/14
2014/15
Change
$
$
0
0.0%
Municipal
0
1.7 The estimated total amount to be raised by municipal charges compared with the previous
financial year
2013/14
2014/15
Change
Type of Charge
$
$
0
0.0%
Municipal
0
1.8 The rate or unit amount to be levied for each type of service rate or charge under section
162 of the Act compared with the previous financial year
Per
Per
Rateable
Rateable
Property
Property
Type of Charge
2013/14
2014/15
Change
$
$
178
-14.0%
Residential Waste Alternate-80l waste bin service
207
Residential Waste Standard-120l waste bin
196
-12.5%
224
service
Residential Waste Additional-120l waste bin
152
-14.6%
178
service
Residential Waste Additional Special Needs
100
-2.9%
103
Service (only 120l waste bin)
33
-48.4%
Residential Additional Recycling Only Service
64
46
-11.5%
Residential Minimum Waste Service
52
289
-10.5%
Commercial Waste Service
323
289
-10.5%
Commercial Waste Additional Service
323
33
-48.4%
Commercial Additional Recycling Only Service
64
89
-22.6%
Organic Waste Alternate-120l service
115
95
-20.8%
Organic Waste Standard-240l service
120
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1.9 The estimated total amount to be raised by each type of service rate or charge, and the
estimated total amount to be raised by service rates and charges, compared with the
previous financial year
2013/14
2014/15
Change
Type of Charge
$
$
1,669,640
-13.4%
Residential Waste Alternate-80l waste bin service
1,928,205
Residential Waste Standard-120l waste bin
9,368,604
-11.7%
10,605,952
service
Residential Waste Additional-120l waste bin
284,544
-9.9%
315,772
service
Residential Waste Additional Special Needs
700
-15.0%
824
Service (only 120l waste bin)
13,068
-42.0%
Residential Additional Recycling Only Service
22,528
460
n/a
Residential Minimum Waste Service
0
693,889
-10.4%
Commercial Waste Service
774,554
10,329
-48.4%
Commercial Additional Recycling Only Service
20,032
161,802
-24.4%
Organic Waste Alternate-120l service
213,900
1,949,780
-13.7%
Organic Waste Standard-240l service
2,260,440
Total
14,152,816
-12.3%
16,142,207
1.10 The estimated total amount to be raised by all rates and charges compared with the
previous financial year
Type of Charge
Rates and charges
2013/14
$
113,130,724
2014/15
$
119,200,697
Change
5.4%
1.11 Any significant changes that may affect the estimated amounts to be raised by rates and
charges
There are no known significant changes which may affect the estimated amounts to be raised by
rates and charges. However, the total amount to be raised by rates and charges may be affected by:





The making of supplementary valuations (2014/15: estimated $333,278, 2013/14: $700,000)
The making of supplementary waste charges (2014/15: estimated $282,417, 2013/14: $81,793)
The variation of returned levels of value (e.g. valuation appeals)
Changes in use of land such that rateable land becomes non-rateable land and vice versa
Changes in use of land such that general land becomes business land and vice versa.
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2. Statutory Recommendations - Declaration of Rates and Charges
This section contains the proposed Council recommendation to adopt the rates and charges and
other information required to be adopted by Statute.
Recommendation: that Council moves the following motion at the Council meeting on Tuesday 24
June 2014.
An amount of $119,200,697 (or such higher amount as is lawfully levied as a consequence of this
Resolution) be declared as the amount which Council intends to raise by general rate (described later
in this Resolution) and annual service charges (described later in this Resolution), which amount is
calculated as follows:
Amount to be raised
General rate
Annual services charges
Total amount to be raised
Amount
$105,047,881
$14,152,816
$119,200,697
2.1 General Rates
That a general rate is declared in respect of the 2014/15 financial year and that the general rate be
raised by the application of differential rates.
The rate in relation to land in each category of differential are:

A general rate of 0.3532% (0.003532 cents in the dollar of CIV) for all rateable general
properties.

A general rate of 0.3532% (0.003532 cents in the dollar of CIV) for all rateable vacant
substandard properties.

A general rate of 0.2472% (0. 0.002472 cents in the dollar of CIV) for all rateable farm properties.

A general rate of 0.5297% (0.005297 cents in the dollar of CIV) for all rateable commercial
properties.

A general rate of 0.5297% (0.005297 cents in the dollar of CIV) for all rateable industrial
properties.
Each differential rate will be determined by multiplying the Capital Improved Value of rateable land
(categorised by the characteristics described below) by the relevant percentages indicated above.
Council believes each differential rate will contribute to the equitable and efficient carrying out of
council functions. Details of the objectives of each differential rate, the types of classes of land which
are subject to each differential rate and the uses of each differential rate are set out below.
2.2 Differential Rate Categories
2.2.1 General land
General land is any land which does not have the characteristics of vacant sub-standard land or farm
land or commercial land or industrial land; which is

used primarily for general purposes; or

vacant land but which, by reason of its locality and zoning under the relevant Planning Scheme,
would, if developed, be or be likely to be used primarily for general purposes; or
any other land which does not have the characteristics of vacant sub-standard land or farm land
or commercial land or industrial land.

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The objective of this differential rate is to ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable financial
contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council, including (but not limited to) the:

construction and maintenance of infrastructure assets

development and provision of health and community services

provision of general support services.
The types and classes of rateable land within this category are those having the relevant
characteristics described above.
The money raised by the differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure
described in the Budget adopted by Council. The level of the rate for land in this category is
considered to provide for an appropriate contribution to Council’s budgeted expenditure, having
regard to the characteristics of the land.
The geographic location of the land within this category is wherever it is located within the municipal
district, without reference to ward boundaries.
The use of the land within this category is any use of land permitted under the relevant Planning
Scheme.
The planning scheme zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by
consulting maps referred to in the relevant Planning Scheme.
The types of buildings on the land within this category are all buildings already constructed on the
land or which will be constructed prior to the expiry of the 2014/2015 financial year.
2.2.2 Vacant Sub Standard land
Vacant sub standard land is any land which does not have the characteristics of general land or farm
land or commercial land or industrial land; which is

vacant land on which, by reason of its locality and zoning under the relevant Planning Scheme,
no building can be erected except in accordance with an adopted restructure plan
The objective of this differential rate is to ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable financial
contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council, including (but not limited to) the:

construction and maintenance of infrastructure assets

development and provision of health and community services

provision of general support services.
The types and classes of rateable land within this category are those having the relevant
characteristics described above.
The money raised by the differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure
described in the Budget adopted by Council. The level of the rate for land in this category is
considered to provide for an appropriate contribution to Council’s budgeted expenditure, having
regard to the characteristics of the land.
The geographic location of the land within this category is wherever it is located within the municipal
district, without reference to ward boundaries.
The use of the land within this category is any use of land permitted under the relevant Planning
Scheme.
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The planning scheme zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by
consulting maps referred to in the relevant Planning Scheme.
The types of buildings on the land within this category are all buildings already constructed on the
land or which will be constructed prior to the expiry of the 2014/2015 financial year.
2.2.3 Farm land
Farm Land is any land which does not have the characteristics of general land or vacant sub-standard
land or commercial land or industrial land; which is

“farm land’ within the meaning of Section 2(1) of the Valuation of Land Act 1960
The objective of this differential rate is to ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable financial
contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council, including (but not limited to) the:

construction and maintenance of infrastructure assets

development and provision of health and community services

provision of general support services.
The reasons for the use and level of this differential rate are:

To encourage the continuation of farming pursuits on rural land in support of the strategic
objective to support the economic development of the agricultural sector.

In recognition that the size of the landholding required to conduct a farm business is far greater
than other non farm businesses with similar turnover and (pre-tax) profitability. Therefore farms in
comparison have a higher valuation and would pay higher rates if a lower differential was not
applied.

In recognition that farm businesses profitability is affected by weather which means that their
income is more susceptible and fragile than other businesses.
The types and classes of rateable land within this category are those having the relevant
characteristics described above.
The money raised by the differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure
described in the Budget adopted by Council. The level of the rate for land in this category is
considered to provide for an appropriate contribution to Council’s budgeted expenditure, having
regard to the characteristics of the land.
The geographic location of the land within this category is wherever it is located within the municipal
district, without reference to ward boundaries.
The use of the land within this category is any use of land permitted under the relevant Planning
Scheme.
The planning scheme zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by
consulting maps referred to in the relevant Planning Scheme.
The types of buildings on the land within this category are all buildings already constructed on the
land or which will be constructed prior to the expiry of the 2014/2015 financial year.
2.2.4 Commercial land
Commercial land is any land which does not have the characteristics of general land or vacant substandard land or farm land or industrial land; which is

used primarily for the sale of goods or services or other commercial purposes; or
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vacant land but which, by reason of its locality and zoning under the relevant Planning Scheme,
would, if developed, be or be likely to be used primarily for the sale of goods or services or other
commercial purposes.
The objective of this differential rate is to ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable financial
contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council, including (but not limited to) the:

construction and maintenance of infrastructure assets

development and provision of health and community services

provision of general support services.
The reasons for the use and level of this differential rate are:

To reduce the rate distribution to General Land by applying a higher differential to Commercial
Land in recognition of the tax deductibility of rates that is not available to most General Land.

In recognition of the extra service, when compared to General Land, that Commercial Land
derive from Council which includes but is not limited to economic development activities for
businesses, the impact that heavy vehicles (servicing businesses) have on road infrastructure,
street cleaning and local laws monitoring car park overstays.
The types and classes of rateable land within this category are those having the relevant
characteristics described above.
The money raised by the differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure
described in the Budget adopted by Council. The level of the rate for land in this category is
considered to provide for an appropriate contribution to Council’s budgeted expenditure, having
regard to the characteristics of the land.
The geographic location of the land within this category is wherever it is located within the municipal
district, without reference to ward boundaries.
The use of the land within this category is any use of land permitted under the relevant Planning
Scheme.
The planning scheme zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by
consulting maps referred to in the relevant Planning Scheme.
The types of buildings on the land within this category are all buildings already constructed on the
land or which will be constructed prior to the expiry of the 2014/2015 financial year.
2.2.5 Industrial land
Industrial land is any land which does not have the characteristics of general land or vacant substandard land or farm land or commercial land; which is

used primarily for industrial purposes; or

is vacant land but which, by reason of its locality and zoning under the relevant Planning
Scheme, would if developed, be or be likely to be used primarily for industrial purposes
The objective of this differential rate is to ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable financial
contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council, including (but not limited to) the:

construction and maintenance of infrastructure assets

development and provision of health and community services

provision of general support services.
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The reasons for the use and level of this differential rate are:

To reduce the rate distribution to General Land by applying a higher differential to Industrial Land
in recognition of the tax deductibility of rates that is not available to most General Land.

In recognition of the extra service, when compared to General Land, that Industrial Land derive
from Council which includes but is not limited to economic development activities for businesses,
the impact that heavy vehicles (servicing businesses) have on road infrastructure, street cleaning
and local laws monitoring car park overstays.
The types and classes of rateable land within this category are those having the relevant
characteristics described above.
The money raised by the differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure
described in the Budget adopted by Council. The level of the rate for land in this category is
considered to provide for an appropriate contribution to Council’s budgeted expenditure, having
regard to the characteristics of the land.
The geographic location of the land within this category is wherever it is located within the municipal
district, without reference to ward boundaries.
The use of the land within this category is any use of land permitted under the relevant Planning
Scheme.
The planning scheme zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by
consulting maps referred to in the relevant Planning Scheme.
The types of buildings on the land within this category are all buildings already constructed on the
land or which will be constructed prior to the expiry of the 2014/2015 financial year.
3. Service charges
An annual service charge for 2014/2015 is declared for the collection and disposal of refuse. The
annual service charges are in the sum of, and be based on the criteria, specified below:
Residential
Waste
$178.00 per annum for one 80 litre waste bin & one 240 litre recycling bin
service
$196.00 per annum for one 120 litre waste bin & one 240 litre recycling bin
service
$152.00 per annum for each additional service of one 120 litre waste bin & one
240 litre recycling bin
$100.00 per annum for each additional 120 litre waste bin only service (Special
Needs)
$33.00 per annum for each additional 240 litre recycling bin only service
$46.00 per annum for minimum waste services
Commercial
Waste
$289.00 per annum for one 120 litre waste bin & one 240 litre recycling bin
service
$289.00 per annum for each additional service of one 120 litre waste bin & one
240 litre recycling bin
$33.00 per annum for each additional 240 litre recycling bin only service
for each rateable land (or part) in respect of which an annual service charge may be levied.
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An annual service charge for 2014/2015 is declared for the collection and disposal of refuse taking the
form of organic waste. The annual service charges are in the sum of, and be based on the criteria,
specified below:
Organic Waste
$89.00 per annum for one 120 litre organic waste bin service
$95.00 per annum for each service of one 240 litre organic waste bin
for each rateable land (or part) located within the eligible service areas in respect of which the owner
has given notice to Council that the collection and disposal of organic waste from the land is desired.
4. Cultural and Recreational Lands Rate
In accordance with Section 4(4) of the Cultural and Recreational Lands Act 1963 the amount of rates
for 2014/2015 payable in respect of each rateable land to which that Act applies be determined by
multiplying the Capital Improved Value of that rateable land by 0.2119% (or 0.002119 cents in the
dollar of Capital Improved Value).
5. Biodiversity Rate Rebate
That under Section 169(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 1989 Council provide a general rate rebate
to all Trust for Nature covenanted properties. It is recorded that the benefit to the community of this
rebate is that land owners may be encouraged to enter into a Trust for Nature covenant that will
permanently protect native habitat with high conservation values which supports our strategic
objective of a protected and enhanced natural environment.
The general rate rebate for 2014/2015 will be $62.00 per hectare covenanted with a minimum rebate
of $248.00 and a maximum rebate of $744.00. The rebate cannot be any more than the general rate
levied.
6. Incentives
No incentive is declared for early payment of general rates and annual service charges previously
declared.
7. Extra Instalment Options
In addition to payment annually or four (4) times yearly by the dates fixed under Section 167(1) of the
Local Government Act 1989, Council may, by further Resolution, specify further options for the
manner in which the general rates and annual service charges may be paid.
8. Consequential
The Chief Executive Officer be authorised to levy and recover the general rates and annual service
charges in accordance with the Act.
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Capital works program
This appendix presents a listing of the capital works projects that will be undertaken for the
2014-15 year.
The capital works projects are grouped by class and include the following:

New works for 2014-15

Works carried forward from the 2013-14 year.
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Capital works program
For the year ending 30 June 2015
1. New works
Project
Capital Works Area
Cost
$’000
Summary of funding sources
Council
Contrib
Cash
Borrow
Grants
utions
’s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
PROPERTY
LAND IMPROVEMENTS
Asset Renewal expenditure
Keith Hume Fraser Reserve Lighting
Powelltown Lighting Project
Silvan Oval Lighting Project
Upwey Lighting Upgrade
Warburton Lighting Project
Yarra Glen Lighting Project
Total asset renewal expenditure - land improv
TOTAL LAND IMPROVEMENTS
BUILDINGS
New asset expenditure
Community Hub (Chirnside Park)
Future Community Projects Implementation
Monbulk Regional Soccer Centre (Monbulk)
Pinks Reserve Regional Netball Facility (Kilsyth)
Total new asset expenditure - buildings
Asset Renewal expenditure
Montrose Town Centre
Total asset renewal expenditure - buildings
Asset upgrade expenditure
Future Community Projects Implementation*
Montrose Town Centre*
Municipal Office Accommodation (Lilydale)*
Recreation Facilities*
Yarra Centre Gym Extension (Yarra Junction)
Total asset upgrade expenditure - buildings
Asset expansion expenditure
Community Sports Pavilion (Olinda)
Future Community Projects Implementation*
Japara Living & Learning Centre (Kilsyth)
Montrose Town Centre*
Municipal Office Accommodation (Lilydale)*
Recreation Facilities*
Total asset expansion expenditure - buildings
TOTAL BUILDINGS
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
Asset renewal expenditure
Aquatic Facilities Maintenance*
Council Building Maintenance
Council Facilities Disability Access Improv*
Robyn Jane Childcare Centre
Upper Yarra Arts Centre Seating (Warburton)*
Warburton Trail Buildings
Total renewal expenditure - building improv
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130
125
125
130
125
730
730
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
25
25
25
25
25
25
150
150
70
105
100
100
105
100
580
580
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
715
166
1,000
1,314
3,195
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
166
0
0
166
715
0
1,000
1,314
3,029
45
45
0
0
0
0
45
45
0
0
832
165
1,600
150
30
2,777
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
165
0
0
30
195
832
0
1,600
150
0
2,582
30
666
2,195
90
400
150
3,531
9,548
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
666
0
90
0
0
786
1,192
0
0
2,195
0
400
150
2,745
8,356
81
1,131
5
13
77
12
1,318
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
81
1,131
5
13
77
12
1,318
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
89
Project
Capital Works Area
Cost
$’000
Asset upgrade expenditure
Aquatic Facilities Maintenance*
Council Buildings Statutory Compliance
Council
Facilities
Disability
Access
Improvements*
Public Toilet Upgrades
Upper Yarra Arts Centre Seating (Warburton)*
Total asset upgrade expenditure - building improv
TOTAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
TOTAL PROPERTY
Summary of funding sources
Council
Contrib
Cash
Borrow
Grants
utions
’s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
81
75
0
0
0
0
81
75
0
0
104
0
0
104
0
108
26
393
1,711
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
108
26
393
1,711
0
0
0
0
11,989
0
150
3,483
8,356
1,404
1,404
1,404
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,404
1,404
1,404
15
90
105
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
90
105
0
0
0
105
0
0
105
0
408
408
408
0
0
0
0
0
0
408
408
408
0
0
0
1,917
0
0
513
1,404
7
24
27
11
66
134
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
24
27
11
66
134
0
0
0
0
0
0
379
3,652
324
729
163
383
379
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
324
729
163
383
0
3,652
0
0
0
0
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
PLANT, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Asset renewal expenditure
Plant Replacement
Total renewal expenditure - PM&E
TOTAL PLANT, MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
FIXTURES, FITTINGS AND FURNITURE
Asset renewal expenditure
Hall Furniture and Equipment
Park Furniture Upgrade
Total renewal expenditure - FF&F
TOTAL
FIXTURES,
FITTINGS
FURNITURE
AND
COMPUTERS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Asset renewal expenditure
Information Technology Upgrade
Total renewal expenditure - C&T
TOTAL C&T
TOTAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE
ROADS
New asset expenditure
Bus Shelter Relocation / Improvements
Guard Fences - New
Street Lighting - New
Traffic Mirrors - New
Traffic Signs - New
Total new asset expenditure - roads
Asset renewal expenditure
Colchester Rd upgrade*
Reseal & Resurfacing Local Roads
Road - Drainage Improvements
Road Pavement Rehabilitation
Road Shoulder Reconstruction
Sealed Road Patching
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Project
Capital Works Area
Speed Hump Replacement
Street Name Blade Replacement
Traffic Signs - Renewal
Total asset renewal expenditure - roads
Asset upgrade expenditure
Badger Creek Rd Road Works (Healesville)
Bus Shelter Relocation / Improvements
Cambridge Rd (Mooroolbark)
Clematis & Falkingham Rds-SCS
Colchester Rd upgrade*
Ellis Rd & Forest St (Yarra Glen)
Guard Fences - Upgraded
Local Road Design Costs*
Local Road Upgrades
Old Gippsland Rd-Old Hereford Rd (Mount
Evelyn)*
Paynes Rd (Wonga Park)*
Roads To Recovery Projects
Station St (Belgrave)
Street Lighting - Upgraded
Traffic Management Design Costs*
Traffic Management Minor Works*
Traffic Works & Improvements*
Truck Turnaround Areas*
West Hill Dr & Part George Rd (Mount Evelyn)
Total asset upgrade expenditure - roads
Asset expansion expenditure
Local Road Design Costs*
Old Gippsland Rd-Old Hereford Rd (Mount
Evelyn)*
Paynes Rd (Wonga Park)*
Traffic Management Design Costs*
Traffic Management Minor Works*
Traffic Works & Improvements*
Truck Turnaround Areas*
Total asset expansion expenditure - roads
TOTAL ROADS
Cost
$’000
35
20
16
5,701
Summary of funding sources
Council
Contrib
Cash
Borrow
Grants
utions
’s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
0
0
35
0
0
0
20
0
0
0
16
0
379
0
1,670
3,652
20
7
10
527
379
600
6
30
176
0
0
0
527
379
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
600
0
0
0
20
7
10
0
0
0
6
0
176
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
0
63
0
0
63
0
4
166
20
3
6
9
3
15
30
2,073
0
166
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,072
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
600
4
0
20
3
6
9
3
15
30
372
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
30
0
0
30
0
253
150
0
103
0
14
24
37
6
61
425
8,334
0
0
0
0
0
150
1,600
0
0
0
0
0
0
600
14
24
37
6
61
275
2,452
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,682
BRIDGES
Asset renewal expenditure
Bridge Improvement Works
Bridge Rehabilitation Works
Total asset renewal expenditure - bridges
TOTAL BRIDGES
200
165
365
365
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
200
165
365
365
0
0
0
0
FOOTPATHS AND CYCLEWAYS
New asset expenditure
Warburton Hwy Footpath (Launching Place)
Chirnside Park Footpaths (Chirnside Park)
Clegg Rd Footpath (Mount Evelyn)*
Don Rd Footpath (Healesville)
Irvine Cres Footpath (Yarra Glen)
John St Footpath (Lilydale)
Lancaster Rd Footpath (Mooroolbark)
110
170
8
105
58
30
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
108
0
0
0
0
0
110
62
8
105
58
30
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Project
Capital Works Area
Maroondah Hwy Footpath (Chirnside Park)
Masefield Ave Footpath (Mooroolbark)
Monbulk Rd Footpath (Silvan)
New Footpath Program
Reay Rd Footpath (Mooroolbark)
Rutter Ave Footpath (Healesville)
Sarah Ct Footpath (Montrose)
Swansea Rd Footpath (Lilydale)
Swansea Rd Footpath (Montrose)
Taylor St Footpath (Lilydale)
Witham Dr Footpath (Coldstream)
York Rd Footpath (Mount Evelyn)
Total new asset expenditure - footpaths
Asset renewal expenditure
Footpath / Kerb & Channel Rehabilitation
Footpath Rehabilitation
Stoney Rd Footpath Footpath (Belgrave)*
Total asset renewal expenditure - footpaths
Asset upgrade expenditure
Alexander Ave Footpath (Upwey)*
Anderson Rd Footpath (Monbulk)*
Bus Stop Access Improvements
Clegg Rd Footpath (Mount Evelyn)*
Footpath Minor Improvements*
Grieve St Footpath (Launching Place)*
Jones St Footpath (Lilydale)*
Link Rd Footpath (Seville)*
Glen Rd/The Crescent Footpath (Belgrave
Heights – Wattle Valley Rd to Marama Rd)*
Melba Ave Footpath (Lilydale)*
Moxhams Rd Footpath (Monbulk)
Station St Footpath (Belgrave)
Stoney Rd Footpath (Belgrave)*
Symons St Footpath (Healesville)*
Urban Triangle Footpath Construction*
Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd Footpath (Woori Y)*
Total asset upgrade expenditure - footpaths
Asset expansion expenditure
Alexander Ave Footpath (Upwey)*
Anderson Rd Footpath (Monbulk)*
Canterbury Rd Footpath (Montrose)
Footpath Minor Improvements*
Grieve St Footpath (Launching Place)*
Jones St Footpath (Lilydale)*
Link Rd Footpath (Seville)*
Glen Rd/The Crescent Footpath (Belgrave
Heights – Wattle Valley Rd to Marama Rd)*
Melba Ave Footpath (Lilydale)*
Stoney Rd Footpath (Belgrave)*
Symons St Footpath (Healesville)*
Urban Triangle Footpath Construction*
Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd Footpath (Woori Y)*
Total asset expansion expenditure - footpaths
TOTAL FOOTPATHS AND CYCLEWAYS
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
Cost
$’000
125
15
115
291
36
54
66
29
70
55
40
125
1,552
Summary of funding sources
Council
Contrib
Cash
Borrow
Grants
utions
’s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
0
0
125
0
0
0
15
0
0
0
115
0
0
0
291
0
0
0
36
0
0
0
54
0
0
0
66
0
0
0
29
0
0
0
70
0
0
0
55
0
0
0
40
0
0
0
125
0
0
108
1,444
0
204
876
13
1,093
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
204
876
0
1,080
0
0
13
13
90
40
51
32
6
28
13
30
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
90
40
51
32
6
28
13
30
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
112
0
0
112
0
68
122
96
104
66
10
41
909
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
68
122
96
104
66
10
41
909
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
23
10
23
55
7
3
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
23
10
23
55
7
3
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
28
0
0
28
0
17
13
16
41
10
254
3,808
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
108
17
13
16
41
10
254
3,687
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
92
Project
Capital Works Area
DRAINAGE
Asset renewal expenditure
Drainage Condition Assessment & Rehabilitation
Drainage Rehabilitation*
Total asset renewal expenditure - drainage
Asset upgrade expenditure
Drainage Improvements*
Drainage Rehabilitation*
Warburton Hwy Drainage (Launching Place)
Total asset upgrade expenditure - drainage
Asset expansion expenditure
Drainage Improvements*
Total asset expansion expenditure - drainage
TOTAL DRAINAGE
RECREATIONAL, LEISURE AND COMMUNITY
FACILITIES
New asset expenditure
Sports Reserve Minor Drainage Works
Total new asset expenditure - RL&CF
Asset renewal expenditure
Sports Courts & Grounds Rehabilitation Program*
Sports Reserves Design Costs*
Total asset renewal expenditure - RL&CF
Asset upgrade expenditure
Recreation Reserve Oval (Yarra Glen)
Rec. Reserve Sports field Improv. (Belgrave Sth)
Sports Courts & Grounds Rehabilitation Program*
Sports Reserves Design Costs*
Total asset upgrade expenditure - RL&CF
TOTAL REC, LEISURE & COMM FACILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT
New asset expenditure
Methane Burner Installation (Coldstream)
Total new asset expenditure - waste
Asset upgrade expenditure
Coldstream Landfill Capping
Total asset upgrade expenditure - waste
TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND STREETSCAPES
New asset expenditure
Mountain Biking Introduction Track
Principal Pedestrian Network (Lilydale)*
Total new asset expenditure - POS&S
Asset renewal expenditure
Aqueduct Trail Improvement*
Belgrave to Birdsland & Lysterfield Trail
(Belgrave)*
Birdsland Res Mngt Plan Impl. (Belgrave
Heights)*
Council Properties Fencing
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
Cost
$’000
Summary of funding sources
Council
Contrib
Cash
Borrow
Grants
utions
’s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
163
1,269
1,432
0
0
0
0
0
0
163
0
163
0
1,269
1,269
12
141
130
283
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
141
130
283
0
0
0
0
49
49
1,764
0
0
0
0
0
0
49
49
495
0
0
1,269
66
66
0
0
0
0
66
66
0
0
75
11
86
0
0
0
0
0
0
75
11
86
0
0
0
600
250
19
4
873
1,025
0
0
0
0
0
0
50
25
0
0
75
75
550
225
19
4
798
950
0
0
0
0
0
0
500
500
0
0
0
0
500
500
0
0
463
463
963
0
0
0
0
0
0
463
463
963
0
0
0
10
123
133
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
123
133
0
0
0
14
0
0
14
0
33
0
0
33
0
35
0
0
35
0
110
0
0
110
0
93
Project
Capital Works Area
Fence Replacement on Reserves (Ovals)
Karwarra Australian Plant Garden (Kalorama)
Neighbourhood Parks*
Pinks Reserve District Playground*
Playground Renewal
Principal Pedestrian Network (Lilydale)*
Rec Res Playground and Picnic Facilities
(Seville)*
Richards Reserve - Stage 2*
Township improvements (Healesville)*
Township improvements (Mooroolbark)*
Township improvements (Tecoma)*
Township improvements (Yarra Glen)*
Trail Rehabilitation Projects
Trail
Rehabilitation
Projects
(Lilydale
Warburton)*
Total asset renewal expenditure - POS&S
Asset upgrade expenditure
Aqueduct Trail Improvement*
Belgrave to Birdsland and Lysterfield Trail
(Belgrave)*
Birdsland Res Mngt Plan Impl. (Belgrave
Heights)*
Community Request Design Projects
Neighbourhood Parks*
Open Space Community Grants
Pinks Reserve District Playground*
Principal Pedestrian Network (Lilydale)*
Rec Res Playground and Picnic Facilities
(Seville)*
Richards Reserve - Stage 2*
Township improvements (Healesville)*
Township improvements (Mooroolbark)*
Township improvements (Tecoma)*
Township improvements (Yarra Glen)*
Trail
Rehabilitation
Projects
(Lilydale
Warburton)*
Total asset upgrade expenditure - POS&S
Asset expansion expenditure
Township improvements (Healesville)*
Township improvements (Mooroolbark)
Township improvements (Tecoma)
Township improvements (Yarra Glen)
Walkable Community Trails
Total asset expansion expenditure - POS&S
TOTAL PARKS, O/SPACE & STREETSCAPES
OFF STREET CAR PARKS
Asset renewal expenditure
Carpark Rehabilitation
Carpark Sealing & Maintenance*
Minor Parking Improvements*
Total asset renewal expenditure - car parks
Asset upgrade expenditure
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
Cost
$’000
56
21
21
78
301
31
Summary of funding sources
Council
Contrib
Cash
Borrow
Grants
utions
’s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
0
0
56
0
0
0
21
0
0
0
21
0
0
0
78
0
0
0
301
0
0
0
31
0
57
0
0
57
0
18
4
88
52
33
136
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
4
88
52
33
136
0
0
0
0
0
0
107
0
0
107
0
1,194
0
0
1,194
0
18
0
0
18
0
49
0
0
49
0
21
0
0
21
0
28
185
102
52
154
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
28
185
102
52
154
0
0
0
0
0
323
100
0
223
0
6
24
229
26
70
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
24
229
26
70
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
0
15
0
1,301
100
0
1,201
0
12
18
26
7
100
162
2,790
0
0
0
0
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
18
26
7
100
162
2,690
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
269
30
8
307
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
269
30
8
307
0
0
0
0
94
Project
Capital Works Area
Cost
$’000
50
2
52
358
Carpark Sealing & Maintenance*
Minor Parking Improvements*
Total asset upgrade expenditure - car parks
TOTAL OFF STREET CAR PARKS
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE
TOTAL NEW CAPITAL WORKS 2014-15
REPRESENTED BY:
Asset renewal expenditure
New asset expenditure
Asset upgrade expenditure
Asset expansion expenditure
Summary of funding sources
Council
Contrib
Cash
Borrow
Grants
utions
’s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
0
0
50
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
52
0
0
0
358
0
19,407
1,700
783
11,960
4,964
33,313
1,700
933
15,956
14,724
14,188
5,581
9,124
4,420
379
0
1,172
150
150
108
675
0
7,321
2,444
4,665
1,525
6,338
3,029
2,612
2,745
2. Works carried forward from the 2013-14 year
Project
Capital Works Area
Cost
$’000
Summary of funding sources
Council
Cash
Borrow’
Grants Contrib's
s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
PROPERTY
BUILDINGS
New asset expenditure
Community Hub (Chirnside Park)
Monbulk Regional Soccer Centre (Monbulk)
Total new asset expenditure - buildings
Asset upgrade expenditure
Aquatic Centre (Monbulk)
Municipal Office Accommodation (Lilydale)*
Pool Precinct Redevelopment (Warburton)
Total asset upgrade expenditure - buildings
Asset expansion expenditure
Aquatic Centre Feasibility (Olinda)
Community Sports Pavilion (Olinda)
Hub Feasibility (Belgrave)
Japara Living & Learning Centre (Kilsyth)
Municipal Office Accommodation (Lilydale)*
Yarra Ranges Regional Aquatic Centre
(Lilydale)
Total asset expansion expenditure - buildings
TOTAL BUILDINGS
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
Asset renewal expenditure
Depot Decentralisation (Upwey)*
Mooroolbark Heights Pavilion
Total asset renewal expenditure - building
improv
Asset upgrade expenditure
Carbon Management Improvements
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
1,383
2,326
3,709
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,383
2,326
3,709
5
6,567
851
7,423
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
6,567
851
7,423
70
650
95
1,460
1,642
0
385
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
70
265
95
1,460
1,642
253
0
0
0
253
4,170
15,302
385
385
0
0
0
0
3,785
14,917
5
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
50
55
0
0
0
55
592
0
0
0
592
95
Project
Capital Works Area
Depot Decentralisation (Upwey)*
KH Fraser Pavilion Upgrade (Montrose)
Mooroolbark Heights Res. New Toilets
Regional Museum Environmental Controls
(Lilydale)
Total asset upgrade expenditure - building
improv
Asset expansion expenditure
Don Rd Pavilion (Healesville)
Glenfern Road Depot Mulch Bins (Upwey)
Total asset expansion expenditure - building
improv
TOTAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
TOTAL PROPERTY
Cost
$’000
20
264
50
Summary of funding sources
Council
Cash
Borrow’
Grants Contrib's
s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
0
0
0
20
0
0
0
264
0
0
0
50
309
0
0
0
309
1,236
0
0
0
1,236
86
32
0
0
0
0
0
0
86
32
118
0
0
0
118
1,408
0
0
0
1,408
16,711
385
0
0
16,326
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
COMPUTERS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Asset renewal expenditure
Depot Security Upgrade (Lilydale)*
Total asset renewal expenditure - C&T
Asset upgrade expenditure
Depot Security Upgrade (Lilydale)*
Total asset upgrade expenditure - C&T
TOTAL COMPUTERS & TELECOMM’S
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
16
16
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
16
20
TOTAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
20
0
0
0
20
71
3
150
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
71
3
150
198
0
0
0
198
422
422
0
0
0
0
0
0
422
422
27
27
0
0
0
0
0
0
27
27
7
7
34
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
7
34
2
0
0
0
2
INFRASTRUCTURE
ROADS
Asset upgrade expenditure
Bamfield Road Pavement (Mt Evelyn)
Cambridge Rd (Mooroolbark)
Clematis & Falkingham Rd Imp. (Mt Evelyn)
Old Gippsland Rd-Old Hereford Rd (Mount
Evelyn)
Total asset upgrade expenditure - roads
TOTAL ROADS
BRIDGES
Asset renewal expenditure
Sunnyside Bridge (Gruyere)*
Total asset renewal expenditure - bridges
Asset upgrade expenditure
Sunnyside Bridge (Gruyere)*
Total asset upgrade expenditure - bridges
TOTAL BRIDGES
FOOTPATHS AND CYCLEWAYS
Asset renewal expenditure
Belgrave to Selby Footpath (Belgrave)*
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
96
Project
Capital Works Area
Total asset renewal expenditure - footpaths
Asset upgrade expenditure
Belgrave to Selby Footpath (Belgrave)*
Gembrook - Launching Place Rd Footpath
Station St Footpath (Belgrave)
Total asset upgrade expenditure - footpaths
Asset expansion expenditure
Belgrave to Selby Footpath (Belgrave)*
Monbulk Rd Footpaths (Belgrave)
Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd Footpath (Mt
Dandenong)
Selina Avenue Footpath (Mooroolbark)
Total asset expansion expenditure - footpaths
TOTAL FOOTPATHS AND CYCLEWAYS
DRAINAGE
Asset upgrade expenditure
Coleman St Drainage Construction (Wesburn)*
Total asset upgrade expenditure - drainage
Asset expansion expenditure
Coleman St Drainage Construction (Wesburn)*
Total asset expansion expenditure - drainage
TOTAL DRAINAGE
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Asset upgrade expenditure
Depot Decentralisation (Healesville)
Nelson Rd Recycling Station (Lilydale)
Total asset upgrade expenditure - waste
TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
PARKS,
OPEN
SPACE
AND
STREETSCAPES
New asset expenditure
Principal Pedestrian Network (Lilydale)*
Total new asset expenditure - POS&S
Asset renewal expenditure
Hookey Park Development (Mooroolbark)*
Melba Park Development (Lilydale)*
Principal Pedestrian Network (Lilydale)*
Rec Res Playground and Picnic Facilities
(Seville)*
Seville Streetscape*
Mooroolbark Township Improvements*
Township improvements (Yarra Glen)*
Walking Trail imp. (Lilydale/M'bark)*
YV ECOSS Water Harvest (Wesburn)*
Total asset renewal expenditure - POS&S
Asset upgrade expenditure
Hookey Park Development (Mooroolbark)*
Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail - Visitor Nodes*
Melba Park Development (Lilydale)*
Principal Pedestrian Network (Lilydale)*
Queens Park Bicycle Education (Healesville)
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
Cost
$’000
2
Summary of funding sources
Council
Cash
Borrow’
Grants Contrib's
s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
0
0
0
2
12
35
20
67
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
35
20
67
2
141
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
141
29
0
0
0
29
30
202
270
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
202
270
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
39
39
49
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
39
39
49
33
109
142
142
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
33
109
142
142
24
24
0
0
0
0
0
0
24
24
29
19
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
29
19
6
10
0
0
0
10
30
21
34
30
1
180
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
21
34
30
1
180
116
82
110
30
150
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
116
82
110
30
150
97
Project
Capital Works Area
Rail Trail interpret shelter (Woori Yallock)*
Rec Res Playground and Picnic Facilities
(Seville)*
Seville Streetscape*
Township Improvements (Mooroolbark)*
Township improvements (Yarra Glen)*
Walking Trail imp. (Lilydale/M'bark)*
YV ECOSS Water Harvest (Wesburn)*
Total asset upgrade expenditure - POS&S
Asset expansion expenditure
Brushy Creek Path (Chirnside Park)
Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail - Visitor Nodes*
Rail Trail interpret shelter (Woori Yallock)*
Seville Streetscape*
Township Improvements (Mooroolbark)*
Township improvements (Yarra Glen)*
Total asset expansion expenditure - POS&S
TOTAL
PARKS,
O/SPACE
&
STREETSCAPES
Cost
$’000
31
Summary of funding sources
Council
Cash
Borrow’
Grants Contrib's
s
$'000
$'000
$’000
$’000
0
0
0
31
90
0
0
0
90
75
53
85
45
11
879
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
75
53
85
45
11
879
130
82
31
30
21
34
328
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
130
82
31
30
21
34
328
1,412
0
0
0
1,412
900
900
900
300
300
300
0
0
0
0
0
0
600
600
600
3,230
300
0
0
2,930
TOTAL CARRIED FWD WORKS 2013-14
19,961
685
0
0
19,276
REPRESENTED BY:
Asset renewal expenditure
New asset expenditure
Asset upgrade expenditure
Asset expansion expenditure
269
3,733
11,102
4,857
0
0
300
385
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
269
3,733
10,802
4,472
OFF STREET CAR PARKS
Asset upgrade expenditure
Pinks Reserve Carpark Sealing (Kilsyth)
Total asset upgrade expenditure - car parks
TOTAL OFF STREET CAR PARKS
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE
3. Summary
Project
Capital Works Area
Asset renewal expenditure
New asset expenditure
Asset upgrade expenditure
Asset expansion expenditure
TOTAL CAPITAL WORKS
Cost
$’000
14,456
9,314
20,226
9,277
53,273
Grants
$’000
379
0
1,472
535
2,385
Summary of funding sources
Council
Cash
Borrow
Contrib's
’s
$'000
$'000
$’000
150
7,321
6,607
108
2,444
6,762
675
4,665
13,414
0
1,525
7,217
933
15,956
34,000
* Projects against multiple expenditure types
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
98
Appendix D
Fees and charges schedule
This appendix presents the fees and charges of a statutory and non-statutory nature which
will be charged in respect to various goods and services provided during the 2014-15 year.
Proposed fees and charges for 2014-15 marked with * indicate that the fee is subject to
change.
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
99
Statutory
Fee
GST
Planning Application fees
Yes
Exclusive
$102 - $16,130
*
Planning Certificates
Yes
Exclusive
$18.20
*
1 - 10 notices
No
Inclusive
$90.00
11+ (base fee + per notice fee)
No
Inclusive
$94.00
Each additional notice (to max $1,000)
No
Inclusive
$4.00
Advertising Sign
No
Inclusive
$40.00
General
No
Inclusive
$60.00
Industrial / Commercial
No
Inclusive
$70.00
Copies of permits (max 2 permits & plans)
No
Inclusive
$112.00
Additional permits - per permit
No
Inclusive
$20.00
Tenements
No
Inclusive
$170.00
Existing use rights
No
Inclusive
$400.00
Title, text and diagram
No
Inclusive
$17.50
Historic title (history of dealings)
No
Inclusive
$10.75
Plan
No
Inclusive
$7.30
Instrument (covenants etc)
No
Inclusive
$6.80
Extension of Time (one fee only)
No
Inclusive
$200.00
Subdivision fees
Yes
Exclusive
$20.00
*
To consider an amendment request
Yes
Exclusive
$798.00
*
To refer and give notice of the amendment as required by the Act
Yes
Exclusive
$798.00
*
To consider any submissions which do not seek a change to the
amendment
Yes
Exclusive
$798.00
*
To consider submissions which seek a change to the amendment
Yes
Exclusive
$798.00
*
To refer submissions to a Panel
Yes
Exclusive
$798.00
*
To prepare and make a submission to a Panel
Yes
Exclusive
$798.00
*
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
PLANNING SERVICES
STATUTORY PLANNING
Advertising Fees
Written advice
Title Searches (per search)
Extension of time
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
100
Statutory
Fee
GST
To consider the Panel report
Yes
Exclusive
$798.00
*
To abandon the amendment (if applicable)
Yes
Exclusive
$798.00
*
To meet all direct fees and costs charged by the Panel in relation to its
hearing of submissions
Yes
Exclusive
As required
To adopt an amendment or a part of an amendment.
Yes
Exclusive
$524.00
*
To submit the amendment for approval
Yes
Exclusive
$524.00
*
To consider a request to approve an amendment
Yes
Exclusive
$798.00
*
Give notice for approval of the amendment in the Government Gazette
Yes
Exclusive
$798.00
*
Request under Section 29A of the Building Act 1993 for report and
consent on proposed demolition
Yes
Exclusive
$58.17
*
1-10 notices
No
Inclusive
$90.00
11+ (base fee + per notice fee)
No
Inclusive
$94.00
Each additional notice (to max $1,000)
No
Inclusive
$4.00
Advertising Sign
No
Inclusive
$40.00
Advertising - Newspapers and Gazette
No
Inclusive
As required
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Advertising Fees
Photocopying Fees:
A4
1st 5 pages
No
Inclusive
$0.30
A4
each page>5
No
Inclusive
$0.55
A3
per page
No
Inclusive
$1.10
A1
per sheet
No
Inclusive
$5.50
General
No
Inclusive
$60.00
Industrial / Commercial
No
Inclusive
$70.00
Tenements
No
Inclusive
$170.00
Sale of Property Information (Form 10)
Yes
Exclusive
$47.60
Plan Copying - general
No
Inclusive
$82.00
Plan Copying - commercial
No
Inclusive
$133.00
Information Requests (Private Building Surveyors)
Yes
Exclusive
$47.60
Lodgement Fee (Private Building Surveyors)
Yes
Exclusive
$35.70
Council consent applications
Yes
Exclusive
$238.75
Building surveying services
No
Inclusive
$117 per hour/
$180 min fee
Written advice
BUILDING SERVICES
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
101
Statutory
Fee
GST
Building Permit Fees - Dwelling
No
Inclusive
$2,972.00
Building Permit Fees - Demolition
No
Inclusive
$1,204.00
Building Permit Fees - Units
No
Inclusive
$2,972.00
Building Permit Fees - Dwelling Additions, Decks, etc.
No
Inclusive
$2,229.00
Building Permit Fees - Outbuildings/Swimming Pools
No
Inclusive
$1,433.00
Value of Works < $100,000
No
Inclusive
$525.00
Value of Works $100,001 - $175,000
No
Inclusive
$584.00
Value of Works $175,001 - $250,000
No
Inclusive
$641.00
Value of Works $250,001 - $350,000
No
Inclusive
$788.00
Value of Works $350,001 - $500,000
No
Inclusive
$1,109.00
Value of Works > $500,001
No
Inclusive
Cost divided by
344
Re-Activate Lapsed Building Permits - Demolition
No
Inclusive
$584.00
Re-Activate Lapsed Building Permits - Units
No
Inclusive
Cost divided by
344
Value of Works < $10,000
No
Inclusive
$298.00
Value of Works $10,001 - $50,000
No
Inclusive
$436.00
Value of Works $50,001 - $100,000
No
Inclusive
$470.00
Value of Works $100,001 - $175,000
No
Inclusive
$573.00
Value of Works $175,001 - $250,000
No
Inclusive
$641.00
Value of Works $250,000 - $350,000
No
Inclusive
$787.95
Value of Works > $350,001
No
Inclusive
Cost divided by
344
Value of Works < $10,000
No
Inclusive
$298.00
Value of Works $10,001 - $25,000
No
Inclusive
$355.00
Value of Works $25,001 - $50,000
No
Inclusive
$412.00
Value of Works $50,001 - $100,000
No
Inclusive
$458.00
Value of Works $100,001 - $250,000
No
Inclusive
$505.00
Value of Works > $250,001
No
Inclusive
Cost divided by
172
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Building Permit Services
Re-Activate Lapsed Building Permits - Dwellings
Re-Activate Lapsed Building Permits - Dwelling Additions,
Decks, etc.
Re-Activate Lapsed Building Permits Outbuildings/Swimming Pools
Re-Activate Lapsed Building Permits - Commercial/Public
Buildings
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
102
Statutory
Fee
GST
Value of Works < $10,000
No
Inclusive
$412.00
Value of Works $10,001 - $50,000
No
Inclusive
$470.00
Value of Works $50,001 - $100,000
No
Inclusive
$812.00
Value of Works $100,001 - $175,000
No
Inclusive
$1,132.00
Value of Works $175,001 - $250,000
No
Inclusive
$1,452.00
Value of Works > $250,001
No
Inclusive
$1,920.00
Additional Inspection Fee
No
Inclusive
$150.00
Extension of time
No
Inclusive
$241.00
Building permit issued after July 1994
No
Inclusive
$247.00
Building permit issued prior July 1994:
No
Inclusive
$370.00
Checking amendments / variations to Permits
No
Inclusive
$117 per hour/
$180 min fee
Modification Fee
No
Inclusive
$377.00
New food premises - submit plans for approval
No
Inclusive
$197.00
Class A - Hospital & Child Care
Yes
Exclusive
$469.00
Class B1 - Supermarkets
Yes
Exclusive
$937.00
Class B2 - Restaurants, Cafe, Takeaway Food etc.
Yes
Exclusive
$469.00
Class C1,C2 - Convenience Stores, Service Stations
Yes
Exclusive
$398.00
Class A - Hospital & Child Care
Yes
Exclusive
$235.00
Class B1 - Supermarkets
Yes
Exclusive
$469.00
Class B2 - Restaurants, Cafe, Takeaway Food etc.
Yes
Exclusive
$235.00
Class C1,C2 - Convenience Stores, Service Stations
Yes
Exclusive
$200.00
Sporting clubs , community groups, school canteens run by volunteers
Yes
Exclusive
$76.00
Category A
Yes
Exclusive
$258.00
Category C
Yes
Exclusive
$140.00
Category D
Yes
Exclusive
$114.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Retrieval of plan and final inspection
HEALTH SERVICES
Food Premises Registration Renewal
Transfer of registration fee
Health Premises Registration
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
103
Statutory
Fee
GST
Scheduled inspections
Yes
Exclusive
$152.00
Infringements (Health and Food premises)
Yes
Exclusive
$600-$700
Category A
Yes
Exclusive
$129.00
Category C
Yes
Exclusive
$70.00
Category D
Yes
Exclusive
$57.00
5 day response ( inspection and report )
Yes
Exclusive
$274.00
10 day response (inspection and report)
Yes
Exclusive
$202.00
Pre Application Site Consultation
Yes
Exclusive
$76.00
Copy of Documents
No
Exclusive
$45.00
Caravan Parks Registration (Formula for a 3 years period)
Yes
Exclusive
N/A
Permit to install
Yes
Exclusive
$615.00
*
Permit to alter - Major Works
Yes
Exclusive
$440.00
*
Permit to alter - Minor Works
Yes
Exclusive
$217.00
*
Permit extension
Yes
Exclusive
$127.00
*
Excess progress inspection
No
Inclusive
$76.00
Pre Application Site Consultation
No
Exclusive
$76.00
File Search and Copy of Plans
No
Exclusive
$56.00
Sale of Health Products (e.g. vaccines)
No
Exclusive
Cost+10%
Immunisation services to private businesses
No
Exclusive
$29.00
Roadside Trading Permit fees
Yes
Exclusive
$1,552.00
Temporary Sign Permit Fee
Yes
Exclusive
$165.00
Temporary Sign Permit Fee (multiple locations)
Yes
Exclusive
$1,552.00
Yes
Exclusive
$103.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Dual Food and Health Registration
50% discount for Health registration if same premises has food
registration
Prescribed Accommodation
Transfer of registration fee
Registered Premises Enquiry
Septic Tank Permits and Services
LOCAL LAWS SERVICES
Dog Registration Fees
Entire
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
104
Statutory
Fee
GST
Reduced
Yes
Exclusive
$34.00
Pensioner (entire)
Yes
Exclusive
$51.50
Pensioner (reduced)
Yes
Exclusive
$17.00
Entire
Yes
Exclusive
$93.00
Reduced
Yes
Exclusive
$24.50
Pensioner (entire)
Yes
Exclusive
$46.00
Pensioner (reduced)
Yes
Exclusive
$12.50
Parking Fines
Yes
Exclusive
N/A
Litter Fines
Yes
Exclusive
N/A
Local Law Fines
Yes
Exclusive
$200 - $300
Currently registered animal
No
Inclusive
$115.00
Unregistered animal
No
Inclusive
$170.00
Attendance (charge per hour)
No
Inclusive
$155.00
Daily care/management (charge per day)
No
Inclusive
$25.00
Cows (per head)
No
Inclusive
$307.00
Horses (per head)
No
Inclusive
$307.00
Deer (per head)
No
Inclusive
$307.00
Pigs (per head)
No
Inclusive
$307.00
Alpacas (per head)
No
Inclusive
$307.00
Lamas (per head)
No
Inclusive
$307.00
Sheep (per head)
No
Inclusive
$307.00
Goats (per head)
No
Inclusive
$307.00
Domestic Animal Infringement
Yes
Exclusive
61-611
Signs
No
Inclusive
$109.00
Vehicles
No
Inclusive
$290.00
Trolleys
No
Inclusive
$109.00
Other
No
Inclusive
$152.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Cat Registration Fees
Dog/Cat Release Fees
Stock Impoundment Fees
Impounded Release Fees
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
105
Statutory
Fee
GST
Standard
Yes
Exclusive
$164.00
Pensioners
Yes
Exclusive
$82.00
Animal Business Registration
Yes
Exclusive
$274.00
Restricted Breed Dog Permit Fees
Yes
Exclusive
$164.00
Local Laws Permit to Burn
Yes
Exclusive
$164.00
Public Amenity Local Law permit fee
Yes
Exclusive
$164.00
Permit For Street Furniture
Yes
Exclusive
$164.00
Permit for Display of Merchandise
Yes
Exclusive
$164.00
Registration of Declared Menacing Dog
Yes
Exclusive
$164.00
Registration of Restricted Breed Dog
Yes
Exclusive
$164.00
Registration of Dangerous Dog on General Premises
Yes
Exclusive
$164.00
Registration of Dangerous Dog as Guard Dog for Non General Premises
Yes
Exclusive
$164.00
Streets & Roads Local Law - Combination of two permits
Yes
Exclusive
$273.00
Streets & Roads Local Law - Combination of three permits
Yes
Exclusive
$426.00
Adult admission
No
Inclusive
$4.30
Concession
No
Inclusive
$3.50
Child
No
Inclusive
$3.00
Pensioner
No
Inclusive
$3.00
Spectator
No
Inclusive
$2.00
Adult 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$38.70
Concession. 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$31.50
Pensioner 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$27.00
Child 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$27.00
School Groups (per head)
No
Inclusive
$2.15
Swim Teacher 30min
No
Inclusive
$21.70
Swim Teacher 45min
No
Inclusive
$32.20
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Animal Control Local Laws Permit Fees
PARKS AND FACILITIES
RECREATION - POOLS
Belgrave Pool
School Groups
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
106
Statutory
Fee
GST
Swim Teacher 60min
No
Inclusive
$42.40
Lane Hire - Operating hours + entry
No
Inclusive
$44.30
Pool Hire - half pool per hour + entry
No
Inclusive
$82.00
Pool Hire - whole pool per hour
No
Inclusive
$184.70
Adult admission
No
Inclusive
$3.80
Concession
No
Inclusive
$3.00
Child
No
Inclusive
$2.70
Pensioner
No
Inclusive
$2.70
Spectator
No
Inclusive
$2.00
Adult 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$34.20
Concession. 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$27.00
Pensioner 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$24.30
Child 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$24.30
School Groups (per head)
No
Inclusive
$1.90
Swim Teacher 30min
No
Inclusive
$21.70
Swim Teacher 45min
No
Inclusive
$32.20
Swim Teacher 60min
No
Inclusive
$42.40
Lane Hire - Operating hours + entry
No
Inclusive
$43.00
Lane Hire - After hours+ entry
No
Inclusive
$88.00
Pool Hire - half pool per hour + entry
No
Inclusive
$85.50
Pool Hire - whole pool per hour
No
Inclusive
$174.00
Adult admission
No
Inclusive
$3.80
Concession
No
Inclusive
$3.00
Child
No
Inclusive
$2.70
Pensioner
No
Inclusive
$2.70
Spectator
No
Inclusive
$2.00
School Groups (per head)
No
Inclusive
$1.90
Adult 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$34.20
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Healesville Pool
School Groups
Olinda Pool
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
107
Statutory
Fee
GST
Concession. 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$27.00
Pensioner 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$24.30
Child 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$24.30
Pool Hire - half pool per hour + entry
No
Inclusive
$80.00
Pool Hire - whole pool per hour
No
Inclusive
$170.00
Adult admission
No
Inclusive
$3.80
Concession
No
Inclusive
$3.00
Child
No
Inclusive
$2.70
Pensioner
No
Inclusive
$2.70
Spectator
No
Inclusive
$2.00
Adult 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$34.20
Concession. 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$27.00
Pensioner 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$24.30
Child 10-use pass
No
Inclusive
$24.30
School Groups (per head)
No
Inclusive
$1.90
Swim Teacher 30min
No
Inclusive
$21.70
Swim Teacher 45min
No
Inclusive
$32.20
Swim Teacher 60min
No
Inclusive
$42.40
Lane Hire - Operating hours + entry
No
Inclusive
$43.00
Lane Hire - After hours+ entry
No
Inclusive
$88.00
Pool Hire - half pool per hour + entry
No
Inclusive
$85.00
Pool Hire - whole pool per hour
No
Inclusive
$175.00
Adult (16+) admission
No
Inclusive
$5.50
Concession (15>)
No
Inclusive
$4.40
Child (3 - 15yrs)
No
Inclusive
$3.90
Pensioner
No
Inclusive
$3.90
Family
No
Inclusive
$15.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Lilydale Pool
School Groups
Kilsyth Pool
Casual
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
108
Statutory
Fee
GST
Spectator
No
Inclusive
$2.00
Swim & spa
No
Inclusive
$6.90
Spa after entry paid
No
Inclusive
$3.10
Spa only
No
Inclusive
$5.20
Locker hire
No
Inclusive
$2.40
Junior 14 yrs & under
No
Inclusive
$3.20
Senior 15 yrs & over
No
Inclusive
$4.20
Leaders & spectators
No
Inclusive
$2.00
Adult
No
Inclusive
$88.00
Concession
No
Inclusive
$70.40
Child
No
Inclusive
$62.40
Pensioner
No
Inclusive
$62.40
Swim & spa
No
Inclusive
$110.40
Family
No
Inclusive
$240.00
Spectator
No
Inclusive
$32.00
Causal
No
Inclusive
$12.30
10 Pass
No
Inclusive
$98.40
Start up fee- adult
No
Inclusive
$51.00
Start up fee- Conc
No
Inclusive
$41.00
Adults
No
Inclusive
$48.00
Concession / Pensioner
No
Inclusive
$34.40
Child
No
Inclusive
$34.30
School Groups (per head)
No
Inclusive
$2.75
Swim Teacher 30min
No
Inclusive
$21.70
Swim Teacher 45min
No
Inclusive
$32.20
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Group entry - 10 or more
General Memberships
20 Visit Passes
Boot Camps
Aquatic Memberships-Monthly
School Groups
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
109
Statutory
Fee
GST
No
Inclusive
$42.40
Baby Play - 12mth - 3yrs
No
Inclusive
$10.50
Pre & After School
No
Inclusive
$12.40
Squad
No
Inclusive
$12.40
Training
No
Inclusive
$51.00
Private- PWD (30 min)
No
Inclusive
$32.00
Bronze
No
Inclusive
$20.50
Junior Lifeguard
No
Inclusive
$16.40
Casual
No
Inclusive
$12.60
Concession
No
Inclusive
$10.00
Pension
No
Inclusive
$8.80
Adult x 10 pass
No
Inclusive
$113.40
Concession x 10 pass
No
Inclusive
$90.00
Pension x 10 pass
No
Inclusive
$79.20
General x 10
No
Inclusive
$179.00
Add Children
No
Inclusive
$17.90
Games only x10
No
Inclusive
$91.50
Adult
No
Inclusive
$6.50
Concession
No
Inclusive
$5.90
Child
No
Inclusive
$5.30
Normal Hours
No
Inclusive
$46.00
Out of Hours
No
Inclusive
$80.00
Whole indoor pool p/hr
No
Inclusive
$317.00
Whole outdoor pool p/hr
No
Inclusive
$169.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Swim Teacher 60min
Unit Fee 2014-15
Swim Lessons
Aqua Classes
Birthday Parties
Fun Days
Lane Hire (per hour, plus entry fee)
Pool Hire (conditions apply)
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
110
Statutory
Fee
GST
Adult Swim
No
Inclusive
$5.50
Concession
No
Inclusive
$4.40
Pensioner
No
Inclusive
$3.90
Child swim (2 - 15 yrs)
No
Inclusive
$3.90
Family
No
Inclusive
$15.00
Spectator
No
Inclusive
$2.00
Swim Club
No
Inclusive
$2.20
Adult 20 visit
No
Inclusive
$88.00
Family 20 visit
No
Inclusive
$240.00
Child 20 visit
No
Inclusive
$62.40
Concession 20 visit
No
Inclusive
$70.40
Pensioner 20 visit
No
Inclusive
$62.40
Spectator 20 visit
No
Inclusive
$32.00
Start-up Fee
No
Inclusive
$51.00
Start-up Concession
No
Inclusive
$42.00
DD Monthly Aquatic- Adult
No
Inclusive
$35.90
DD Monthly Aquatic- Concession
No
Inclusive
$29.50
12 months
No
Inclusive
$490.00
Swim Club monthly
No
Inclusive
$38.50
Junior 14 yrs & under
No
Inclusive
$3.20
Senior 15 yrs & over
No
Inclusive
$4.20
Leaders
No
Inclusive
$2.00
School Groups (per head)
No
Inclusive
$2.75
Swim teachers 30min
No
Inclusive
$21.70
Swim teachers 45min
No
Inclusive
$32.20
Swim teachers 60min
No
Inclusive
$42.40
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Monbulk Pool
Casual
Swim Tickets
Swim Memberships
Group Entry
School Swim Lessons
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
111
Statutory
Fee
GST
Baby Play - 12mth - 3yrs
No
Inclusive
$10.50
Pre & After School
No
Inclusive
$12.40
Squad
No
Inclusive
$12.40
Adults (15yrs +)
No
Inclusive
$12.70
Private- PWD (30 min)
No
Inclusive
$31.80
Private
No
Inclusive
$52.80
Bronze
No
Inclusive
$20.50
Casual
No
Inclusive
$12.70
Concession
No
Inclusive
$10.00
Aqua Adult - 10 visit
No
Inclusive
$114.30
Aqua Concession - 10 visit
No
Inclusive
$90.00
Casual Gym - Adult
No
Inclusive
$14.00
Start-up Fee
No
Inclusive
$83.60
Start-up Fee- Concession/Pension
No
Inclusive
$51.00
DD Monthly Fee
No
Inclusive
$75.10
DD Monthly Fee Concession/Pension
No
Inclusive
$63.80
Fitness Classes- Yoga,Midball, Circuit
No
Inclusive
$12.70
Older exercise group
No
Inclusive
$6.80
Workcover Rehab Membership
No
Inclusive
$340.00
12 Month- Gold
No
Inclusive
$987.00
12 Month- Gold Concession/Pension
No
Inclusive
$817.00
3 Term- Gold
No
Inclusive
$249.00
General x 10
No
Inclusive
$179.00
Add Children
No
Inclusive
$17.90
Games only x10
No
Inclusive
$91.80
Add Children
No
Inclusive
$9.10
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Swim Lessons
Aqua Classes
Gymnasium
Birthday Parties
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
112
Statutory
Fee
GST
Adult
No
Inclusive
$6.50
Concession
No
Inclusive
$5.90
Child
No
Inclusive
$5.30
Pool hire (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$200.00
Casual
No
Inclusive
$3.70
Members
No
Inclusive
$3.20
Court hire - peak
No
Inclusive
$38.00
Court hire - off peak
No
Inclusive
$29.50
Badminton - court hire
No
Inclusive
$19.50
Badminton - per person
No
Inclusive
$6.50
Group Fitness - Casual
No
Inclusive
$12.70
Group Fitness - Concession
No
Inclusive
$10.00
Prime Movers
No
Inclusive
$6.90
Gym - casual
No
Inclusive
$14.00
Teen Gym
No
Inclusive
$4.40
Multi purpose room (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$25.00
Schools - court hire off peak
No
Inclusive
$23.50
Schools - court hire peak
No
Inclusive
$38.00
Start-up Fee
No
Inclusive
$83.60
Start-up Fee- Concession/Pension
No
Inclusive
$51.00
DD Monthly Fee
No
Inclusive
$75.10
DD Monthly Fee Concession/Pension
No
Inclusive
$63.80
12 Term- Gold
No
Inclusive
$987.00
12 Term- Concession/Pension
No
Inclusive
$817.00
3 Term- Gold
No
Inclusive
$249.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Fun Days
Creche
Yarra Recreation Centre
Dry programs
Gold Memberships
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
113
Statutory
Fee
GST
Adult (16+) admission
No
Inclusive
$5.50
Concession (15>)
No
Inclusive
$4.40
Child (3 - 15yrs)
No
Inclusive
$3.90
Pensioner
No
Inclusive
$3.90
Family
No
Inclusive
$15.00
Spectator
No
Inclusive
$2.00
Locker hire
No
Inclusive
$2.30
Junior 14 yrs & under
No
Inclusive
$3.20
Senior 15 yrs & over
No
Inclusive
$4.20
Leaders & spectators
No
Inclusive
$2.00
Adult
No
Inclusive
$88.00
Concession
No
Inclusive
$70.40
Child
No
Inclusive
$62.40
Pensioner
No
Inclusive
$62.40
Family
No
Inclusive
$240.00
Start-up Fee
No
Inclusive
$51.00
Start-up Fee Concessions
No
Inclusive
$31.00
DD Monthly Fee
No
Inclusive
$41.50
DD Monthly Fee Concession/Child
No
Inclusive
$33.30
School Groups (per head)
No
Inclusive
$2.75
Swim Teacher 30min
No
Inclusive
$21.70
Swim Teacher 45min
No
Inclusive
$32.20
Swim Teacher 60min
No
Inclusive
$42.40
No
Inclusive
$10.50
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Wet programs
Casual
Group entry - 10 or more
General Memberships
20 Visit Passes
Aquatic Memberships
School Groups
Swim Lessons
Baby Play - 12mth - 3yrs
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
114
Statutory
Fee
GST
Pre & After School
No
Inclusive
$12.40
Squad
No
Inclusive
$12.40
Private PWD (30 min)
No
Inclusive
$31.80
Private (30 min)
No
Inclusive
$52.80
Bronze
No
Inclusive
$20.50
Junior Lifeguard
No
Inclusive
$16.40
Casual
No
Inclusive
$12.70
Concession
No
Inclusive
$10.00
Pension
No
Inclusive
$8.90
Adult x 10 pass
No
Inclusive
$114.30
Concession x 10 pass
No
Inclusive
$90.00
Pension x 10 pass
No
Inclusive
$80.00
General x 10
No
Inclusive
$179.00
Add Children
No
Inclusive
$17.90
Games only x10
No
Inclusive
$91.80
Extra Children per head
No
Inclusive
$9.10
Adult
No
Inclusive
$6.50
Concession
No
Inclusive
$5.90
Child
No
Inclusive
$5.30
Normal Hours
No
Inclusive
$19.50
Out of Hours
No
Inclusive
$32.20
No
Inclusive
$211.00
No
Inclusive
$1,890.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Aqua Classes
Birthday Parties
Fun Days
Lane Hire (per hour, plus entry fee)
Pool Hire (conditions apply)
Whole indoor pool p/hr
RECREATION - OTHER
Ground Maintenance Contribution Fees
Class 1 Sports Field
Senior team use
Australian Rules
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
115
Statutory
Fee
GST
Cricket
No
Inclusive
$945.00
Soccer
No
Inclusive
$1,320.00
Junior Australian Rules
No
Inclusive
$940.00
Junior Cricket
No
Inclusive
$475.00
Junior Soccer
No
Inclusive
$660.00
Australian Rules
No
Inclusive
$570.00
Soccer
No
Inclusive
$190.00
1 Hour
No
Inclusive
$190.00
Half Day
No
Inclusive
$940.00
Full Day
No
Inclusive
$1,890.00
1 Hour
No
Inclusive
$92.00
Half Day
No
Inclusive
$380.00
Full Day
No
Inclusive
$570.00
Australian Rules
No
Inclusive
$1,510.00
Cricket
No
Inclusive
$755.00
Soccer
No
Inclusive
$1,130.00
Junior Australian Rules
No
Inclusive
$755.00
Junior Cricket
No
Inclusive
$380.00
Junior Soccer
No
Inclusive
$570.00
Australian Rules
No
Inclusive
$380.00
Cricket
No
Inclusive
$0.00
Soccer
No
Inclusive
$190.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Junior/concession use
Finals ground maintenance fees
Casual user ground maintenance fees
Commercial use
Community use
Class 2 Sports Field
Senior team use
Junior/concession use
Finals ground maintenance fees
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
116
Statutory
Fee
GST
1 Hour
No
Inclusive
$155.00
Half Day
No
Inclusive
$750.00
Full Day
No
Inclusive
$1,510.00
Community Use
No
Inclusive
1 Hour
No
Inclusive
$37.00
Half Day
No
Inclusive
$190.00
Full Day
No
Inclusive
$380.00
Australian Rules
No
Inclusive
$1,130.00
Cricket
No
Inclusive
$565.00
Soccer
No
Inclusive
$750.00
Junior Australian Rules
No
Inclusive
$570.00
Junior Cricket
No
Inclusive
$285.00
Junior Soccer
No
Inclusive
$380.00
Australian Rules
No
Inclusive
$190.00
Soccer
No
Inclusive
$92.00
1 Hour
No
Inclusive
$112.00
Half Day
No
Inclusive
$570.00
Full Day
No
Inclusive
$1,130.00
1 Hour
No
Inclusive
$37.00
Half Day
No
Inclusive
$92.00
Full Day
No
Inclusive
$190.00
Auskick groups-flat rate
No
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Casual user ground maintenance fees
Commercial Use
Class 3 Sports Field
Senior team use
Junior/concession use
Finals ground maintenance fees
Casual user ground maintenance fees
Commercial Use
Community Use
$295.00
Schools ground maintenance fees
1 hour
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
No
Inclusive
$37.00
117
Statutory
Fee
GST
2 hours
No
Inclusive
$68.00
3 hours
No
Inclusive
$92.00
Half day
No
Inclusive
$142.00
Full day
No
Inclusive
$190.00
A Grade Pavilion
No
Inclusive
$940.00
B Grade Pavilion
No
Inclusive
$755.00
C Grade Pavilion
No
Inclusive
$565.00
A Grade Pavilion
No
Inclusive
$190.00
B Grade Pavilion
No
Inclusive
$190.00
C Grade Pavilion
No
Inclusive
$92.00
1 hour
No
Inclusive
$19.00
2 hours
No
Inclusive
$32.00
3 hours
No
Inclusive
$44.00
Half day
No
Inclusive
$68.00
Full day
No
Inclusive
$92.00
1 hour
No
Inclusive
$95.00
Half day
No
Inclusive
$475.00
Full day
No
Inclusive
$950.00
1 hour
No
Inclusive
$75.00
Half day
No
Inclusive
$380.00
Full day
No
Inclusive
$755.00
1 hour
No
Inclusive
$57.00
Half day
No
Inclusive
$282.00
Full day
No
Inclusive
$570.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Pavilion Maintenance Contribution Fees
Finals Pavilion use
School pavilion use
Casual Use - Pavilions
Commercial use of Pavilions
A Grade Pavilion
B Grade Pavilion
C Grade Pavilion
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
118
Statutory
Fee
GST
1 hour
No
Inclusive
$74.00
Half day
No
Inclusive
$380.00
Full day
No
Inclusive
$750.00
1 hour
No
Inclusive
$43.00
Half day
No
Inclusive
$140.00
Full day
No
Inclusive
$281.00
1 hour
No
Inclusive
$19.00
Half day
No
Inclusive
$43.00
Full day
No
Inclusive
$92.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
$305.00
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
$95.00
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
No
Inclusive
$72.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Community use of Pavilions
A Grade Pavilion
B Grade Pavilion
C Grade Pavilion
COMMUNITY HALLS
Belgrave Tin Shed
Coldstream Community Centre
Garry Cooper Pavilion (Basketball Stadium)
Hoddles Creek
Hookey Park Rotunda
Function Fee
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
119
Statutory
Fee
GST
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
$95.00
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Kalorama Pavilion
Keith Hume Fraser Log Cabin (The venue is under seasonal tenancy for various sporting
clubs)
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
N/A
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
N/A
Commercial
No
Inclusive
N/A
Community
No
Inclusive
N/A
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
$270.00
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$20.00
Community
No
Inclusive
$10.00
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
$270.00
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
$225.00
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Kilsyth Memorial Hall
Lilydale Lake Community Room
Mt Evelyn Public Hall
Silvan Public Hall
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
120
Statutory
Fee
GST
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
$270.00
Function Bond
No
Inclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
$225.00
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
$270.00
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
Function Fee
No
Inclusive
$95.00
Function Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Commercial
No
Inclusive
$16.30
Community
No
Inclusive
$8.10
No
Inclusive
$25.00
No
Inclusive
$30 - 150
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Wandin North Public Hall
Yarraburn Centre
Yarra Glen Memorial Hall
Yellingbo Public Hall
Public Liability Insurance
Fee for casual bookings
RESERVES
School Use
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
121
Statutory
Fee
GST
Small events - Fee
No
Inclusive
$100 - $200
Small events - Bond
No
Exclusive
$220.00
Large events (Agricultural shows, Bike Rallies etc.) - Fee
No
Inclusive
Various
Large events (Agricultural shows, Bike Rallies etc.) - Bond
No
Exclusive
$1000-$2000
New Community Based Leases fee for Council Buildings per annum
No
Inclusive
$260.00
Environmental Volunteer Support (courses & events)
No
Inclusive
$10 to $50
Earth Keepers Program - price per student
No
Inclusive
$225.00
VBRRA Landcare in Bushfire Areas (courses & events)
No
Inclusive
$10 to $50
Biodiversity Offset- Habitat Hectare (remnant vegetation protected and
improved)
No
Exclusive
$99,000.00
Biodiversity Offset- per recruit (plant successfully established)
No
Exclusive
$39.00
Biodiversity Offset- Large Old Tree protected
No
Exclusive
$2,000.00
Biodiversity Offset- Very Large Old Tree protected
No
Exclusive
$2,300.00
15 cm pots
No
Inclusive
$2 - $9.50
Tubes
No
Inclusive
$1.00 to $4.00
Commercial - Room per hour & minimum charge
No
Inclusive
$40.00
Community Use - Room per hour & minimum charge
No
Inclusive
$20.00
Bonds
No
Exclusive
$0-$1000
Parkland hire
No
Inclusive
$0-$1000
Dangerous tree inspections 1st tree (standard 7 day response)
No
Inclusive
$185.00
Dangerous tree inspections Additional Tree (cost per additional tree)
Standard 7 day response
No
Inclusive
$80.00
Urgent 48 hour response callout fee
No
Inclusive
$440.00
No
Inclusive
$100.00
Commercial - Room per hour
No
Inclusive
$30.00
Community Use - Room per hour
No
Inclusive
$15.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
ENVIRONMENT
PARKS & BUSHLAND
Karwarra Garden
Plants
Hall Hire
Tree inspections
Birdsland Facility
Birdsland - horse agistment (monthly)
Education Centre Room hire
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
122
Statutory
Fee
GST
Internal / Council use - Room per hour
No
Inclusive
$15.00
Bonds
No
Exclusive
0 - $1000
Parkland hire
No
Inclusive
$100-$1000
Road opening permit fee for works included in Road Management
(works & utilities( regulations - including trenching up to 30 metres
No
Exclusive
$225.00
Road opening permit fee for Works in Road Reserves (crossovers,
minor works & utilities - including trenching up to 30 metres)
Combination of 2 permits.
No
Exclusive
$410.00
Road opening permit fee for Works in Road Reserves (crossovers,
minor works & utilities - including trenching up to 30 metres)
Combination of 3 permits.
No
Exclusive
$595.00
Road opening permit fee for Works in Road Reserves (crossovers,
minor works & utilities - including trenching up to 30 metres)
Combination of 4 permits
No
Exclusive
$780.00
Trenching over 30 metres - additional charge/metre
No
Exclusive
$3.25
BOND - Trenching over 30 metres
No
Exclusive
Min of $2,000 or
value based on
potential asset
damage
BOND - Minimum
No
Exclusive
$1,000.00
BOND - Maximum (subject to works)
No
Exclusive
$5,000.00
No
Exclusive
$430.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
INFRASTRUCTURE
ROAD OPENING PERMITS
ASSET PROTECTION
Asset Protection - Commercial
FEE - Sealed Road
BOND - Sealed Road
No
Exclusive
Min of $2,000 or
value based on
potential asset
damage
FEE - Unsealed Road
No
Exclusive
$430.00
BOND - Unsealed Road
No
Exclusive
Min of $2,000 or
value based on
potential asset
damage
FEE - Sealed Road
No
Exclusive
$225.00
BOND - Sealed Road (Minimum)
No
Exclusive
$1,000.00
FEE - Unsealed Road
No
Exclusive
$225.00
BOND - Unsealed Road (Minimum)
No
Exclusive
$1,000.00
Tourism Signage Application Fee (one sign)
No
Inclusive
$97.00
Tourism Signage Application Fee (Council Roads)
No
Inclusive
$97.00
Asset Protection - General
Signage
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
123
Statutory
Fee
GST
Tourism Signage Application Fee (Arterial Roads)
No
Inclusive
$97.00
Installation of New Tourism Signage
No
Inclusive
Cost plus 15%
admin fee
Yes
Exclusive
$55.83
Scanned reprints at A3/A4 size
No
Exclusive
$2.00
Individual plans
No
Exclusive
$6.00
First plan
No
Exclusive
$6.00
Additional plans (up to 5)
No
Exclusive
$4.00
Additional plans (6 or more)
No
Exclusive
$2.00
LP/CP plans
No
Exclusive
$4.00
First plan
No
Exclusive
$21.00
Additional plans
No
Exclusive
$21.00
First plan or set of plans
No
Exclusive
$21.00
Additional individual plans or set of plans
No
Exclusive
$6.00
A3/A4 photocopies of original plans
No
Exclusive
$4.00
A1 reprint of original plan
No
Exclusive
$6.00
A1/B1 reprints
No
Exclusive
$6.00
Standard drawings / specifications
No
Exclusive
$55.00
Subdivision checking fees
Yes
Exclusive
0.75% of project
value
Subdivision supervision fees
Yes
Exclusive
2.5% of project
value
Special Charge Schemes - Landowner contribution ceiling for domestic
properties involved in road construction projects
No
Exclusive
$17,000.00
Planned Activity Group Services
No
Exclusive
5.00 - 21.30
HACC Private Business- DA, PC & Respite
No
Exclusive
45.00 - 52.30
Respite Care
No
Exclusive
3.30 - 33.10
Personal Care
No
Exclusive
4.30 - 36.60
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
CIVIL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Sale of researched information
Approved discharge points (Fee subject to change upon a change in
relevant Regulations)
Sale of maps & plans
Set of plans
Reprints at A1 (or larger) via inkjet plotter
Retrieval of archived original plans
Plan Printing (office stored plans)
Checking Fees - Developments
HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
124
Statutory
Fee
GST
Domestic Assistance
No
Exclusive
6.60 - 32.00
PAG Services CACPS
No
Exclusive
19.15 - 49.65
Food Services
No
Exclusive
7.70 - 14.60
Food Services Private Business
No
Exclusive
$15.60
Property Maintenance
No
Exclusive
12.40 - 46.65
Property Maintenance Private Business
No
Exclusive
$62.60
Spring Clean Service
No
Exclusive
$6.50
Upper Yarra Assisted Transport
No
Exclusive
6.60 - 32.00 DA
4.30 - 36.60 PC
Senior Centres' Transport (per return trip)
No
Exclusive
$3.00
Social Support Programs
No
Exclusive
3.00 - 10.20
Domestic Assistance & Respite Care per Kilometre
No
Exclusive
$0.67
Private Business per Kilometre
No
Exclusive
$1.27
All areas (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$131.83
Hall (only)
No
Inclusive
$94.38
Hall (half hall)
No
Inclusive
$43.61
Dressing Rooms (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$19.31
Stage(per hour)
No
Inclusive
$43.61
Lounge/Foyer(per hour)
No
Inclusive
$43.61
Studio Rooms(per hour)
No
Inclusive
$19.31
Red Earth Room per hour
No
Inclusive
$23.17
Red Earth Gallery Space
No
Inclusive
$110.00
All areas p/hr
No
Inclusive
$135.00
Main Hall p/hr
No
Inclusive
$85.00
Library Room p/hr
No
Inclusive
$43.61
Blue Room p/hr
No
Inclusive
$28.61
Cottage
No
Inclusive
$23.00
No
Inclusive
$110.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE
CULTURAL FACILITIES
Mooroolbark Community Centre
Montrose Town Centre
Upper Yarra Arts Centre
Mecca Theatre
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
125
Statutory
Fee
GST
Mechanics Hall
No
Inclusive
$83.66
Studio
No
Inclusive
$67.12
Studio exhibition
No
Inclusive
$80.00
No
Inclusive
$67.12
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Glasshouse space (limited use meetings)
$115.00
Glasshouse and Terrace
Chambers (limited use)
No
Inclusive
$67.12
Museum, glasshouse and terrace functions
No
Inclusive
$130.00
Main Hall (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$90.38
Nan Frances Room (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$67.12
Gallery -limited use (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$67.12
Gallery - exhibition (weekly)
No
Inclusive
$156.29
Billiard Room (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$67.12
Meeting Room 1 (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$67.12
Meeting Room 2 (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$67.12
Meeting Room 1 &2 together (per hour)
No
Inclusive
$85.91
Seating Pit - set up
No
Inclusive
$210.21
Flat Floor - set up
No
Inclusive
$115.83
Cinema Screening Rate
No
Inclusive
$204.49
Kitchen
No
Inclusive
$36.00
Bond
No
Inclusive
$350.00
Ticketing Fee
No
Inclusive
$2.50
Table cloths
No
Inclusive
$9.00
Piano (tuning)
No
Inclusive
POA
Piano relocation
No
Inclusive
POA
Photocopying B&W
No
Inclusive
$0.10
Photocopying Colour
No
Inclusive
$0.20
Table Hire - banquet tables (up to 10 tables)
No
Inclusive
$60.00
Table Hire - trestle (up to 5 tables)
No
Inclusive
$12.00
Healesville Memorial Hall
Additional Charges Cultural Facilities
Yarra Ranges Council
Budget 2014-2015
126
Statutory
Fee
GST
Chair Hire - (100 chairs)
No
Inclusive
$72.00
Supply Tea and Coffee Per head
No
Inclusive
$1.50
Additional Staff Support- Per Hour
No
Inclusive
$36.00
Small PA Hire
No
Inclusive
$59.00
Data Projector / screen Hire
No
Inclusive
$43.00
Daily Fee from Jan 2013 Children 0-2 years inclusive
No
Exclusive
$98.00
Daily Fee from Jan 2013 Children 3-5 years inclusive
No
Exclusive
$98.00
FDC Educator Fee
No
Inclusive
$1,435.00
FDC Service Levy - per hour
No
Exclusive
$1.20
Upwey Community Hall (incl Community Kitchen) - hourly
No
Inclusive
$52.00
Community kitchen only - hourly
No
Inclusive
$26.00
Sun Court - hourly
No
Inclusive
$42.00
Large Multi-purpose Room - hourly
No
Inclusive
$52.00
Consulting Room - hourly
No
Inclusive
$21.00
Upwey Community Hall (incl Community Kitchen) - sessional
No
Inclusive
$182.00
Community kitchen only - sessional
No
Inclusive
$91.00
Sun Court - sessional
No
Inclusive
$146.00
Large Multi-purpose Room - sessional
No
Inclusive
$182.00
Consulting Room - sessional
No
Inclusive
$73.00
Upwey Community Hall (incl Community Kitchen) - Weekday Daily
No
Inclusive
$312.00
Community kitchen only - Weekday Daily
No
Inclusive
$156.00
Sun Court - Weekday Daily
No
Inclusive
$250.00
Large Multi-purpose Room - Weekday Daily
No
Inclusive
$312.00
Consulting Room - Weekday Daily
No
Inclusive
$125.00
Upwey Community Hall (incl Community Kitchen) - Sat or Sun Daily
No
Inclusive
$416.00
Sun Court - Sat or Sun Daily
No
Inclusive
$333.00
Large Multi-purpose Room - Sat or Sun Daily
No
Inclusive
$416.00
Consulting Room - Sat or Sun Daily
No
Inclusive
$167.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
FAMILY, YOUTH & CHILDREN
CHILDREN SERVICES
Sherbrooke Children's Centre
SHERBROOKE FAMILY & CHILDREN CENTRE HIRE
(Includes Upwey Community Hall)
Commercial and Private Hire
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Statutory
Fee
GST
Organisation hire - Rate for organisation hire are 50% of the rates
specified for commercial and private hire as above
No
Inclusive
Community hire - Rate for organisation hire are 15% of the rates
specified for commercial and private hire as above
No
Inclusive
Licensee or Partner hire - Rate for organisation hire are 15% of the rates
specified for commercial and private hire as above (a discount of 20%
on applicable rates is available to licensees / partners making 10 or
more weekly bookings)
No
Inclusive
Licensed area - Small Meeting Room (Hourly)
No
Inclusive
$3.15
Licensed area - Small Multipurpose Room (Hourly)
No
Inclusive
$5.20
Licensed area - Small Meeting Room (Sessional)
No
Inclusive
$11.00
Licensed area - Small Multipurpose Room (Sessional)
No
Inclusive
$18.20
Licensed area - Small Meeting Room (Weekday - daily)
No
Inclusive
$19.00
Licensed area - Small Multipurpose Room (Weekday - daily)
No
Inclusive
$31.20
Upwey Community Hall and Community Kitchen - Individual hire
No
Inclusive
$400.00
Sun Court - Individual hire
No
Inclusive
$320.00
Upwey Community Hall, Community Kitchen and Sun Court
No
Inclusive
$500.00
Sun Court and Kitchen hire
No
Inclusive
$375.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Community, Organisation and Licensed/Partner Hire
Function Packages
$275.00
Community Group Function Rate
Bond
Bond - General hire of Upwey Community Hall, Kitchen an Sun Court
No
Exclusive
$300.00
Bond - Function hire of Upwey Community Hall, Kitchen an Sun Court
No
Exclusive
$1,000.00
Bond - Large Multi purpose room Function hire
No
Exclusive
$500.00
Induction and security fee (one off)
No
Inclusive
$20.00
Lost security card fee
No
Inclusive
$100.00
Out of hours call out fee (minimum)
No
Inclusive
$100.00
Operations officer (per hour)
No
Inclusive
Available on
request
FOI Application fee
Yes
Exclusive
$25.70
*
FOI Search fees
Yes
Exclusive
$20.00
*
FOI Photocopying fees
Yes
Exclusive
$0.20
*
FOI Supervision
Yes
Exclusive
$5.00
*
Other Charges
INFORMATION SERVICES
RECORD SERVICES
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Statutory
Fee
GST
Unit Fee 2014-15
Yes
Exclusive
Statutory Fee plus
Yarra Ranges'
costs
Yes
Exclusive
$20.00
Fire Hazard Clearance Admin Charge
No
Inclusive
$195.00
Fire Hazard Infringement Notice - Legislated fine under the CFA Act
Yes
Exclusive
$1,444.00
Hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$25.00
Half day - 9.00am to 1.00pm or 1.00pm to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$85.00
Full day - 9.00am to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$170.00
Hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$17.50
Half day - 9.00am to 1.00pm or 1.00pm to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$55.00
Full day - 9.00am to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$110.00
Hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$12.50
Half day - 9.00am to 1.00pm or 1.00pm to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$27.50
Full day - 9.00am to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$55.00
Hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$10.00
Half day - 9.00am to 1.00pm or 1.00pm to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$25.00
Full day - 9.00am to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$50.00
No
Inclusive
$5.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Other FOI costs
RATING SERVICES
Land Information Certificates
RISK, EMERGENCY & COMMUNITY SAFETY
EMERGENCY & SAFETY PLANNING
Fire Prevention
CUSTOMER SERVICE
COMMUNITY LINKS
Healesville Hub
Commercial
Organisation
Community
Licensee Rate
Meeting Room 2
Hourly rate
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*
Statutory
Fee
GST
Hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$40.00
Half day - 9.00am to 1.00pm or 1.00pm to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$135.00
Full day - 9.00am to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$220.00
Hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$50.00
Half day - 9.00am to 1.00pm or 1.00pm to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$175.00
Full day - 9.00am to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$300.00
Hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$40.00
Half day - 9.00am to 1.00pm or 1.00pm to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$120.00
Full day - 9.00am to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$200.00
After hours & weekends additional hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$30.00
Short term storage area - casual users (rate per week)
No
Inclusive
$30.00
Exhibition space - gallery (2 weeks maximum) hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$28.00
Hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$25.00
Half day - 9.00am to 1.00pm or 1.00pm to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$90.00
Full day - 9.00am to 5.00pm
No
Inclusive
$170.00
Tea & coffee per head
No
Inclusive
$1.00
Tea, coffee & biscuits per head
No
Inclusive
$2.00
A4 1st 5 pages free
No
Inclusive
$0.00
A4 > 5 pages per page
No
Inclusive
$0.55
A3 per page
No
Inclusive
$1.10
Cleaning (if required - minimum 3 hours) hourly rate
No
Inclusive
$31.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
Monbulk Living & Learning Hub
Commercial - full rates
Organisation - 70% of full rates
Community - 50% of full rates
Multi Purpose Room 1 (seats 50-60)
Multi Purpose Rooms 3 & 4 (seats 50)
Multi Purpose Room 5 (seats 15 to 18)
Other fees
Main kitchen
(Main kitchen not available after hours or weekends unless booked with
another room)
Photocopying per sheet (black & white)
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Statutory
Fee
GST
Removal of excess rubbish
No
Inclusive
$40.00
Security after hours callout
No
Inclusive
$100.00
Loss of key/access card
No
Inclusive
$100.00
Improper use of centre (loss of full bond)
No
Inclusive
$500.00
Damage to centre and/or furnishings
No
Inclusive
As per quotation
Bond (parties for 21 to 30 year old)
No
Exclusive
$1,000.00
Bond
No
Exclusive
$500.00
Operations Officer hourly fee
No
Inclusive
$45.00
Domestic Service (120 litre Waste Bin)
Yes
Exclusive
$196.00
Domestic Service (80 litre Waste Bin)
Yes
Exclusive
$178.00
Additional Domestic Service (Waste & Recycling)
Yes
Exclusive
$152.00
Additional Domestic Service (Medical Requirement)
Yes
Exclusive
$100.00
Additional Domestic Service (Recycling)
Yes
Exclusive
$33.00
Commercial Service
Yes
Exclusive
$289.00
Additional Commercial Service (Waste & Recycling)
Yes
Exclusive
$289.00
Additional Commercial Service (Recycling)
Yes
Exclusive
$33.00
General Minimum Waste Service
Yes
Exclusive
$46.00
Description of Fees & Charges
Unit Fee 2014-15
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Garbage / Recycling Collection
No Charge
Changeover of 80/120 litre bins
Green Organic Bin Service (120 litre)
Yes
Exclusive
$89.00
Green Organic Bin Service (240 litre)
Yes
Exclusive
$95.00
Bin size 225 litre
No
Inclusive
POA
Bin size 210 litre
No
Inclusive
POA
Worm Farm only
No
Inclusive
$90.00
1,000 Worms only
No
Inclusive
$36.00
Sale of Compost Bins/Worm Farms
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