IPSWICH

CITY

COUNCIL

 

 

AGENDA

 

 

of the

 

 

Council Special Meeting

 

 

 

Held in the Council Chambers

2nd floor – Council Administration Building

45 Roderick Street

IPSWICH QLD 4305

 

 

On Thursday, 24 June 2021

At 9.00 am

The purpose of the meeting is to consider:

1.       Adoption of the 2021-2022 Budget and associated matters

2.       Ipswich City Council Annual Plan (incl. operational plan)

3.       Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge

4.       Rates Timetable for 2021-2022

5.       Rate Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisation

 

Council

Special Meeting Agenda

24 June

2021

 

BUSINESS

1.           OPENING OF MEETING:

2.           WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY:

3.           OPENING PRAYER:

4.           APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

5.           DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA:

6.           OFFICERS' REPORTS:

6.1       Adoption of the 2021-2022 Budget and associated matters......................... 5

6.2       Ipswich City Council Annual Plan (incl. operational plan)............................ 33

6.3       Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge.................... 43

6.4       Rates Timetable for 2021-2022.................................................................... 55

6.5       Rate Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisation.............. 65

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Council

Special Meeting Agenda

24 June

2021

 

Doc ID No: A7350939

 

ITEM:            6.1

SUBJECT:      Adoption of the 2021-2022 Budget and associated matters

AUTHOR:      Acting Chief Financial Officer

DATE:            18 June 2021

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the adoption of the 2021-2022 Budget and associated matters.

Recommendation/s

A.           That Ipswich City Council receive and note the contents of the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021 concerning the 2021‑2022 Budget and associated matters.

B.           That Ipswich City Council receive and note the Statement of Estimated Financial Position for the previous financial year 2020‑2021, outlined in Attachment 1 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

C.           That in accordance with section 81 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide the different rating categories of rateable land in the local government area as follows:

(a)     the rating categories of rateable land in the local government area are in column 1 of the table below which is stated in Part 2 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021;

(b)     the description of each of the rating categories of rateable land in the local government area are in column 2 of the table below which is stated in Part 2 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021;

(c)     the rating category to which each parcel of rateable land in the local government area belongs, is the rating category which is included in the Council’s rating files at the date of issue of a relevant quarterly rating assessment notice.


 

 

Column 1

Rating category of rateable land

Column 2

Description of rating category

1

Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        is owner occupied;

(d)        is not located in Brookwater.

4

Land not used for a residential purpose or for profit purpose.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is not used for a residential purpose or for profit purpose.

8

Land in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied or which is vacant land that is potential owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is either:

(i)       primarily residential and owner occupied; or

(ii)      vacant land that is potential owner occupied;

(c)        is located in Brookwater.

9

Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        is not owner occupied;

(d)        is not located in Brookwater.

10

Land not in Brookwater which is vacant land less than 20,000m2 that is potential owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is vacant land;

(c)        is less than 20,000m2;

(d)        is potential owner occupied;

(e)        is not located in Brookwater.

11

Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme not in a high rise structure.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        is owner occupied;

(d)        is included in a community titles scheme;

(e)        is not in a high rise structure;

(f)         is not located in Brookwater.

15

Land in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied or which is vacant land that is not potential owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is either:

(i)       primarily residential and is not owner occupied; or

(ii)      vacant land that is not potential owner occupied;

(c)        is located in Brookwater.

16

Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme not in a high rise structure.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        is not owner occupied;

(d)        is included in a community titles scheme;

(e)        is not in a high rise structure;

(f)         is not located in Brookwater.

17

Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme in a high rise structure.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        is owner occupied;

(d)        is included in a community titles scheme;

(e)        is in a high rise structure;

(f)         is not located in Brookwater.

18

Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme in a high rise structure.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        is not owner occupied;

(d)        is included in a community titles scheme;

(e)        is in a high rise structure;

(f)         is not located in Brookwater.

19

Land not in Brookwater which is vacant land less than 20,000m2 that is not potential owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is vacant land;

(c)        is less than 20,000m2;

(d)        is not potential owner occupied;

(e)        is not located in Brookwater.

22a

Land used for a multi residential purpose, with two dwellings or a dwelling with an auxiliary unit, which are not owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        includes:

(i)---- two dwellings; or

(ii)--- a dwelling with an auxiliary unit;

(d)        none of the dwellings or the auxiliary unit are owner occupied.

22b

Land used for a multi residential purpose with three to five dwellings which are not owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        includes three to five dwellings;

(d)        one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.

22c

Land used for a multi residential purpose with six to nine dwellings which are not owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        includes six to nine dwellings;

(d)        one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.

22d

Land used for a multi residential purpose with 10 to 14 dwellings which are not owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        includes 10 to 14 dwellings;

(d)        one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.

22e

Land used for a multi residential purpose with 15 to 19 dwellings which are not owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        includes 15 to 19 dwellings;

(d)        one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.

22f

Land used for a multi residential purpose with 20 to 29 dwellings which are not owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        includes 20 to 29 dwellings;

(d)        one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.

22g

Land used for a multi residential purpose with 30 to 39 dwellings which are not owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        includes 30 to 39 dwellings;

(d)        one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.

22h

Land used for a multi residential purpose with 40 or more dwellings which are not owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily residential;

(c)        includes 40 or more dwellings;

(d)        one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.

23

Land not in Brookwater which is vacant land that is 20,000m2 or greater and is potential owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is vacant land;

(c)        is 20,000m2 or greater;

(d)        is potential owner occupied;

(e)        is not located in Brookwater.

24

Land not in Brookwater which is vacant land that is 20,000m2 or greater and is not potential owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is vacant land;

(c)        is 20,000m2 or greater;

(d)        is not potential owner occupied;

(e)        is not located in Brookwater.

25

Land which is vacant land requiring rehabilitation as the subject of a previous extractive industry involving coal mining.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is vacant land;

(c)        has the Secondary Land Use Code of 78 Previous extractive industries land use requiring site rehabilitation;

(d)        requires rehabilitation as the subject of a previous extractive industry involving coal mining.

41

Land used for a farming and grazing purpose which is owner occupied or potential owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for farming and grazing;

(c)        is either:

(i)       owner occupied; or

(ii)      potential owner occupied.

42

Land used for a farming and grazing purpose which is not owner occupied.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for farming and grazing;

(c)        is not owner occupied.

43a

Land used for a commercial purpose with a rateable value of less than $200,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a commercial use;

(c)        has a rateable value of less than $200,000.

43b

Land used for a commercial purpose with a rateable value of $200,000 to less than $500,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a commercial use;

(c)        has a rateable value of $200,000 to less than $500,000.

43c

Land used for a commercial purpose with a rateable value of $500,000 to less than $1,000,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a commercial use;

(c)        has a rateable value of $500,000 to less than $1,000,000.

43d

Land used for a commercial purpose with a rateable value of $1,000,000 to less than $2,500,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a commercial use;

(c)        has a rateable value of $1,000,000 to less than $2,500,000.

44a

Land used for a commercial purpose with a rateable value of $2,500,000 to less than $5,000,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a commercial use;

(c)        has a rateable value of $2,500,000 to less than $5,000,000.

44b

Land used for a commercial purpose with a rateable value of $5,000,000 or greater.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a commercial use;

(c)        has a rateable value of $5,000,000 or greater.

45

Land used for a noxious industry that is not in rating categories 46, 47b and 50. 

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a noxious industry;

(c)        is not in rating categories 46, 47b and 50.

46

Land used for a noxious industry involving waste recycling or waste processing.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        has the Secondary Land Use Code of 37 Noxious Industry - Waste Recycling/Processing;

(c)        is primarily for a noxious industry involving waste recycling or waste processing.

47a

Land used for an extractive industry involving coal mining or the rehabilitation of land the subject of a previous or current extractive industry involving coal mining.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        has the Secondary Land Use Codes of 00 Coal mining and ancillary and/or associated activities including mine rehabilitation;

(c)        is primarily for an extractive industry involving coal mining or the rehabilitation of land the subject of a previous or current extractive industry involving coal mining.

47b

Land used for a noxious industry involving a landfill.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        has any of the following Secondary Land Use Codes:

(i)       17 Noxious Industry Land Fill - Putrescible Material;

(ii)      27 Noxious Industry Land Fill - Non Putrescible Material;

(c)        is primarily for a noxious industry involving a landfill.

48

Land used for an extractive industry that is not in rating category 47a. 

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for an extractive industry not involving any of the following:

(i)       coal mining;

(ii)      rehabilitation of land the subject of a previous or current extractive industry involving coal mining;

(c)        is not in rating category 47a.

49a

Land used for a light industry with a rateable value of less than $500,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a light industry;

(c)        has a rateable value of less than $500,000.

49b

Land used for a light industry with a rateable value of $500,000 to less than $1,000,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a light industry;

(c)        has a rateable value of $500,000 to less than $1,000,000.

49c

Land used for a light industry with a rateable value of $1,000,000 to less than $2,500,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a light industry;

(c)        has a rateable value of $1,000,000 to less than $2,500,000.

49d

Land used for a light industry with a rateable value of $2,500,000 to less than $5,000,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a light industry;

(c)        has a rateable value of $2,500,000 to less than $5,000,000.

49e

Land used for a light industry with a rateable value of $5,000,000 or greater.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a light industry;

(c)        has a rateable value of $5,000,000 or greater.

50

Land used for a heavy industry.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        if the land has a Primary Council Land Use Code of 37 Noxious/Offensive Industry, the land also has a Secondary Land Use Code of 99 Power Station;

(c)        is primarily for a heavy industry.

55a

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of less than 5,000m2 and a rateable value of less than $200,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of less than 5,000m2;

(c)        has a rateable value of less than $200,000.

55b

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of less than 5,000m2 and a rateable value of $200,000 to less than $500,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of less than 5,000m2;

(c)        has a rateable value of $200,000 to less than $500,000.

55c

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA less of than 5,000m2 and a rateable value of $500,000 to less than $1,000,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of less than 5,000m2;

(c)        has a rateable value of $500,000 to less than $1,000,000.

55d

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of less than 5,000m2 and a rateable value of $1,000,000 to less than $2,500,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of less than 5,000m2;

(c)        has a rateable value of $1,000,000 to less than $2,500,000.

55e

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 5,000m2 to less than 7,500m2 and a rateable value of less than $2,500,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 5,000m2 to less than 7,500m2;

(c)        has a rateable value of less than $2,500,000.

55f

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 7,500m2 to less than 10,000m2 and a rateable value of less than $2,500,000.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 7,500m2 to less than 10,000m2;

(c)        has a rateable value of less than $2,500,000.

55g

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of less than 10,000m2 and a rateable value of $2,500,000 or greater.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of less than 10,000m2;

(c)        has a rateable value of $2,500,000 or greater.

55h1

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 10,000m2 to less than 12,500m2 and a land area of less than 200,000m2.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 10,000m2 to less than 12,500m2;

(c)        has a land area of less than 200,000m2.

55h2

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 12,500m2 to less than 15,000m2 and a land area of less than 200,000m2.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 12,500m2 to less than 15,000m2;

(c)        has a land area of less than 200,000m2.

55h3

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 15,000m2 to less than 17,500m2 and a land area of less than 200,000m2.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 15,000m2 to less than 17,500m2;

(c)        has a land area of less than 200,000m2.

55h4

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 17,500m2 to less than 20,000m2 and a land area of less than 200,000m2.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 17,500m2 to less than 20,000m2;

(c)        has a land area of less than 200,000m2.

55i1

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 20,000m2 to less than 25,000m2 and a land area of less than 200,000m2.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 20,000m2 to less than 25,000m2;

(c)        has a land area of less than 200,000m2.

55i2

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 25,000m2 to less than 30,000m2 and a land area of less than 200,000m2.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 25,000m2 to less than 30,000m2;

(c)        has a land area of less than 200,000m2.

55j

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 30,000m2 to less than 45,000m2 and a land area of less than 200,000m2.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 30,000m2 to less than 45,000m2;

(c)        has a land area of less than 200,000m2.

55k

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 45,000m2 or greater and a land area of less than 200,000m2.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 45,000m2 or greater;

(c)        has a land area of less than 200,000m2.

55l

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 10,000m2 to less than 20,000m2 and a land area of 200,000m2 or greater.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 10,000m2 to less than 20,000m2;

(c)        has a land area of 200,000m2 or greater.

55m

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 20,000m2  to less than 30,000m2 and a land area of 200,000m2 or greater.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 20,000m2 to less than 30,000m2;

(c)        has a land area of 200,000m2 or greater.

55n

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 30,000m2  to less than 45,000m2 and a land area of 200,000m2 or greater.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 30,000m2 to less than 45,000m2;

(c)        has a land area of 200,000m2 or greater.

55o

Land used for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 45,000m2 or greater and a land area of 200,000m2 or greater.

Land which meets all of the following criteria:

(a)        has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;

(b)        is primarily for a retail purpose with a total GLA of 45,000m2 or greater;

(c)        has a land area of 200,000m2 or greater.

D.           That in accordance with section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009, Ipswich City Council delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to identify the rating category to which each parcel of rateable land belongs under section 81(4) and (5), section 82 and any other applicable provision of Chapter 4 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

E.           That in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 80 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide to levy differential general rates on rateable land in the local government area, on the basis stated in Part 2 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

F.            That in accordance with section 74 and section 76 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide that the rateable value of land for the financial year will be the three (3)-year averaged value of the land, on the basis stated in Part 2 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

G.           That in accordance with section 80 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide that the differential general rates for each rating category of rateable land in the local government area is that in column 2 of the table below which is stated in Part 2 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

 

Column 1
Rating category

Column 2

Differential general rates

Column 3

Minimum amount of general rates

Column 4
Limitation on increase of levied
 2020-2021 differential general rates (%)

1

0.7340 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,014

15

4

0.7340 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$621

15

8

0.7340 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$2,462

15

9

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,375

15

10

0.7340 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,014

15

11

0.7340 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,014

15

15

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$3,126

15

16

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,375

15

17

0.7340 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,014

15

18

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,375

15

19

1.0039 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

 $1,375

15

22a

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$2,750

15

22b

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$4,123

15

22c

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$8,248

15

22d

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$13,746

15

22e

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$20,619

15

22f

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$27,492

15

22g

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$41,237

15

22h

0.9785 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$54,983

15

23

0.7340 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,014

15

24

1.2333 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,375

15

25

6.5185 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,375

15

41

0.6603 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,316

15

42

0.8403 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,316

15

43a

1.9006 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,303

15

43b

1.9956 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

43c

2.0907 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

43d

2.1857 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

44a

2.3758 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

44b

2.5183 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

45

2.4709 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,721

15

46

5.1373 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$24,317

15

47a

20.2575 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$14,351

15

47b

32.4230 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$464,486

5

48

3.2310 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$2,209

15

49a

2.0907 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,460

15

49b

2.1857 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

49c

2.2807 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

49d

2.4708 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

49e

2.6133 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

50

3.1360 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

55a

1.9006 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,303

15

55b

1.9956 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

55c

2.0907 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

55d

2.1857 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

15

55e

2.6133 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

 Not applicable

7.5

55f

3.0410 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

7.5

55g

3.5161 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

Not applicable

7.5

55h1

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$332,332

15

55h2

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$410,883

15

55h3

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$489,434

15

55h4

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$567,984

15

55i1

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$672,731

15

55i2

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$777,127

15

55j

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$925,378

15

55k

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,480,646

15

55l

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$942,746

15

55m

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$1,413,965

15

55n

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$2,122,238

15

55o

4.8438 cents in the dollar on the rateable value of all rateable land in this rating category

$2,744,498

15

 

H.           That in accordance with section 77 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide that the minimum amount of general rates for certain rating categories of rateable land in the local government area is to be fixed to that amount in column 3 of the table in Resolution G, on the basis stated in Part 2 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

I.            That in accordance with section 116 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide to limit the increase in the differential general rates for certain rating categories of rateable land in the local government area to not more than the differential general rates for the last financial year increased by the percentage stated in column 4 of the table in Resolution G, on the basis stated in Part 2 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

J.            That in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 99 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide to levy utility charges for waste management services on rateable land in the local government area that are in column 2 of the table below, on the basis stated in Part 3 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

Column 1

Type of waste management service

Column 2

Waste management utility charge per waste management service (per annum)

Household waste service

$377.00

Adjusted household waste service

$188.40

Food organics garden organics waste service

$80.00

Non-household waste service

$377.00

Non-household waste levy

$69.60

K.           That in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009, section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and section 128A of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, Ipswich City Council decide to levy a special charge of $39 per annum for the Rural Fire Brigades Services for the services, facilities or activities identified in the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge Overall Plan, on rateable land in the local government area that specially benefits from the Rural Fire Brigades Services, on the basis stated in Part 4 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

L.            That in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009, section 103 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and section 128A of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, Ipswich City Council decide to levy a separate charge of $3 per annum for the Rural Fire Brigades Services on rateable land in the local government area, on the basis stated in Part 5 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

M.          That in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 103 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide to levy a separate charge of $51 per annum for the Ipswich Enviroplan on rateable land in the local government area, on the basis stated in Part 6 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

N.           That in accordance with section 107 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and section 114 of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, Ipswich City Council decide that rates and charges (including the Emergency Management Levy) will be levied quarterly on the basis stated in Part 7 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

O.           That Ipswich City Council decide on the basis stated in Part 7 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021, the following:

(a)     the period within which rates and charges (including the Emergency Management Levy under section 115 of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990) must be paid in accordance with section 118 of the Local Government Regulation 2012;

(b)     to allow ratepayers to pay rates and charges (including the Emergency Management Levy) by instalments in accordance with section 129 of the Local Government Regulation 2012;

(c)     to allow a discount for payment of rates and charges before the end of a period that ends on or before the due date for payment in accordance with section 130 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

P.           That in accordance with section 133 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide that interest is payable on overdue rates and charges, at an annual rate of 8.03%, on the basis stated in Part 8 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

Q.           That in accordance with Chapter 4, Part 10 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide to grant a concession for rates and charges to an eligible pensioner who owns and occupies rateable land, on the basis stated in Part 9 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

R.           That in accordance with section 192 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council adopt the Debt Policy for 2021-2022 which is stated in Part 11 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

S.            That in accordance with section 191 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council adopt the Investment Policy for 2021‑2022 which is stated in Part 12 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

T.           That Ipswich City Council adopt the Financial Management Policy for 2021‑2022 which is stated in Part 13 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

U.           That in accordance with section 104 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 170 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council consider and adopt the 2021‑2022 Budget, which is Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021, that includes the following:

(a)     the Budget and Long-Term Financial Forecast which is stated in Part 1, including the Forecast Financial Statements: Statement of Income and Expenditure, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Changes in Equity;

(b)     the Revenue Statement which is stated in Part 10;

(c)     the Revenue Policy which is stated in Part 15;

(d)     the relevant measures of financial sustainability which is stated in Part 1;

(e)     the total value of the change, expressed as a percentage, in the rates and utility charges levied for the financial year compared with the rates and utility charges levied in the previous budget which is stated in Part 1.

V.           That it be recorded that in each case where a preceding Resolution refers to the whole or a part of a document which is in Attachment 1 or Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021, the whole or part of the document is incorporated by reference into and forms part of the terms and content of the Resolution

 

RELATED PARTIES

There are no related parties in relation to this report.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Listening, leading and financial management

Purpose of Report/Background

Financial Information for the Budget Meeting

Section 205 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 requires the Chief Executive Officer to present the local government’s annual budget meeting with a statement of estimated financial position for the previous financial year.

The statement of estimated financial position is a document stating the financial operations, and financial position, of the local government for the previous financial year (Attachment 1).

2021-2022 Budget

The 2021-2022 Budget (Attachment 2) contains the Budget, Long-Term Financial Forecast, General Rates, Utility Charges, Special Charges, Separate Charges and other associated documents and polices for the 2021-2022 financial year including the following:

•     The 2021-2022 Budget;

•     Long-Term Financial Forecast

•     Differential General Rates;

•     Waste Management Utility Charges;

•     Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge;

•     Rural Fire Resources Levy Separate Charge;

•     Enviroplan Separate Charge;

•     Time and Manner of Payment of Rates and Charges;

•     Interest on Overdue Rates and Charges;

•     Concession for Rates or Charges to Pensioners;

•     Revenue Statement;

•     Debt Policy;

•     Investment Policy;

•     Financial Management Policy;

•     Procurement Policy;

•     Revenue Policy.

 

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

 

Local Government Act 2009

Local Government Regulation 2012

Land Valuation Act 2010

Retail Shop Leases Regulation 2016

Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) Amendment Act 2019

Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990

Revenue Policy

Revenue Statement

Financial Management Policy

Debt Policy

Investment Policy

Procurement Policy

Pensioner remission of Rates Policy

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There no specific risk management issues to consider in adopting the 2021‑2022 Budget and Long Term Financial Forecast.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

Section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 makes it unlawful for council to act or make a decision in a way that is not compatible with human rights; or in making a decision, to fail to give proper consideration to a human right relevant to the decision.

Recommendations A to V relate to the adoption of Council’s 2021-2022 Budget and associated matters. The decision to adopt 2021-2022 Budget and associated matters has been subject to a human rights analysis to ensure:
(a) the adoption of the 2021-2022 Budget and associated matters is compatible with human rights; and
(b) to give proper consideration to human rights relevant to that decision.

The human rights analysis is detailed in Attachment 3. The outcome of the human rights analysis is that the adoption of the 2021-2022 Budget and associated matters is compatible with human rights.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The 2021-2022 Budget, rating resolutions and related policies provide the financial resources for the organisation for the coming financial year.  The Long Term Financial Forecast are the outcomes of the financial strategies intended to provide a sustainable future for the City of Ipswich.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The 2021‑2022 Budget has been developed with extensive involvement from the Mayor and Councillors, representing the interests the Ipswich Community, the Executive Leadership Team, Branch and Section Managers as well as other operational officers from across the organisation.

Conclusion

The 2021‑2022 Budget including the Long Term Financial Forecast is presented for consideration.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

 

1.

Statement of Estimated Financial Position ⇩

2.

2021-2022 Budget (under separate cover)  

3.

Human Rights Impact Assessment ⇩

 

Paul Mollenhauer

Acting Chief Financial Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Jeffrey Keech

Acting General Manager Corporate Services

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Sonia Cooper

Acting Chief Executive Officer

 

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”


Council

Meeting Agenda

24 June

2021

Item 6.1 / Attachment 1.

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2021

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ITEM:            6.2

SUBJECT:      Ipswich City Council Annual Plan (incl. operational plan)

AUTHOR:      Corporate Planning and Performance Officer

DATE:            17 June 2021

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the adoption of the proposed Ipswich City Council Annual Plan for 2021-2022. This Annual Plan is a first for Ipswich City Council and forms part of our approach to increase good governance, transparency, and integrity.  The Annual Plan for the 2021-2022 financial year comprises complementary sub documents: an operational plan; a capital works program; core business services; Ipswich Waste Services Performance Plan and the annual budget.  The report and recommendations also meet our legislative obligations to adopt an annual operational plan and an annual performance plan for any commercial business unit prescribed by State Government legislation, noting that the adoption of the annual budget by council is done by a separate report.

Recommendation/s

A.               That in accordance with section 104(5)(a) of the Local Government Act 2009 and sections 174 and 175 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council adopt the Annual Plan 2021‑2022, which includes the Annual Operational Plan 2021-2022 on pages 20 to 28 (the annual operational plan) and the Ipswich Waste Services Performance Plan 2021-2022 on pages 87 to 93 (the annual performance plan for a commercial business unit),  but excluding the City Annual Budget 2021-2022 on pages 94 to 159, as detailed in Attachment 2 to the report by the Corporate Planning and Performance Officer dated 17 June 2021.

B.           Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).

RELATED PARTIES

There are no related party matters associated with this report.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Listening, leading and financial management

Purpose of Report/Background

In accordance with section 104(5)(a) of the Local Government Act 2009 (the act) and section 174 and 175 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation) a local government must, for each financial year, prepare and adopt an annual operational plan that is consistent with the annual budget, and progresses the implementation of the corporate plan. It must also identify how it manages the operational risks associated with its implementation. In addition, council must provide an annual performance plan for each commercial business unit. Ipswich Waste Services is council’s only commercial business unit.

The Annual Plan 2021-2022 (Attachment 2) represents the first of five years for the delivery of council’s corporate plan – iFuture 2021-2026. Adopted in April 2021 and taking affect from 1 July 2021, iFuture is our leading strategic plan and details 4 themes to which the annual plan is aligned.

The four themes of iFuture and the annual plan are:

·    Vibrant and Growing

·    Safe, Inclusive and Creative

·    Natural and Sustainable

·    A Trusted and Leading Organisation

The Annual Plan 2021-2022 is comprised of five parts presented as a single document.

1.       Annual Operational Plan – delivers iFuture outcomes through projects and programs.

2.       Capital Works Program – delivering and maintaining the city’s infrastructure and assets.

3.       Core Business Services – provides an insight that council has never provided before in an annual plan on what services the city delivers to the community and how they align to the city vision and strategic direction.

4.       Ipswich Waste Services Performance Plan – provides information about the performance plan for our commercialised business unit.

5.       Annual Budget – delivers a balanced budget with a sustainable long-term financial outlook.

 

The operational plan component of the Annual Plan 2021-2022 describes councils’ deliverables for the financial year and are those projects that will help council achieve the outcomes listed in iFuture as well as any catalyst projects that may be actioned during the year. This is all supported by the core business services undertaken across 33 service category types. This work ensures the City of Ipswich has well maintained parks and community facilities; that officers assist with requests that come in about animals, parking, development and land use; that waste is collected; and we are working with businesses, community groups and sporting organisations. The annual plan also incorporates the annual performance plan for Ipswich Waste Services.

Progress monitoring of the annual plan is undertaken throughout the year and is reported to community through the presentation of the Quarterly Performance Reports to council.

While contained as a component of the Annual Plan document, the annual budget has been considered by council in a separate report.

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

Local Government Regulation 2012

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012 requires an annual operational plan and an annual performance plan for each commercial business unit to be prepared and adopted each year. The highest risks are political/reputational and legal/governance should council fail to meet this legislative requirement.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

Section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 makes it unlawful for council to act or make a decision:

(a)  in a way that is not compatible with human rights; or

(b)  in making a decision, to fail to give proper consideration to a human right relevant to the decision.

 

Recommendation A is that council adopt the Annual Plan 2021-2022, and Recommendation B is that council note the Annual Plan 2021-2022 satisfy the requirements of the Local Government Act 2009, and the Local Government Regulation 2012 regarding the development of an annual operational Plan. The decision under Recommendation A and the act the subject of Recommendation B have been subject to a human rights analysis:

 

a)         to ensure they are compatible with human rights; and

b)         to give proper consideration to human rights relevant to them.

 

The human rights analysis is detailed in Attachment 1. The outcome of the human rights analysis is that the decision is compatible with human rights.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The Annual Plan has been developed in concert with the development of the annual budget. All activity recorded in the plan has been appropriately funded where required. 

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The Annual Plan 2020-2021 was prepared in parallel to the development of the annual budget that involved Councillors and staff. The Annual Plan presents the activities to be undertaken in the 2021-2022 financial year to meet the deliverables in the corporate plan – iFuture 2021-2026 that was developed with a robust community engagement process. Details on the engagement process for iFuture can be found at: https://www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/corporate-plan-2021-2026.

Conclusion

The Annual Plan 2021-2022 increases council’s approach to good governance, transparency and integrity and represents the activities council proposes to undertake in the financial year.  The Annual Plan 2021-2022 meets the legislative obligations and requirements for an annual operational plan and an annual performance plan for a commercial business unit in the Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation 2012.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

 

1.

Human Rights Assessment Annual Plan 2021-2022 ⇩

2.

Ipswich City Council Annual Plan 2021-2022 (under separate cover)  

 

Stephanie Hoffmann

Corporate Planning and Performance Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Barbara Dart

Acting General Manager Coordination and Performance

 

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24 June

2021

Item 6.2 / Attachment 1.

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ITEM:            6.3

SUBJECT:      Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge

AUTHOR:      Acting Chief Financial Officer

DATE:            16 June 2021

 

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the adoption of an Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge.  The Overall Plan is made in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the special benefited area adopted by Council in the 2021‑2022 Budget.

Recommendation/s

A.        That in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge, as detailed in the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 16 June 2021, be adopted.

B.         Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).

RELATED PARTIES

Rural Fire Service
(Ipswich area) Rural Fire Brigades
Local Area Finance Committee
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES)

Advance Ipswich Theme Linkage

Listening, leading and financial management

Purpose of Report/Background

Section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 requires Council to make an Overall Plan for the implementation of a special charge.  The Overall Plan must be adopted by resolution of Council either before or at the same time Council resolves to levy the special rate or charge.  However, the Budget resolution making a special rate or charge must make mention of the overall plan.

An overall plan must include the following:

(i)         describe the service, facility or activity;

(ii)        identify the rateable land to which the special rates or charges apply;

(iii)       state the estimated cost of carrying out the overall plan; and

(iv)       state the estimated time for carrying out the overall plan.

RURAL FIRE RESOURCES LEVY SPECIAL CHARGE OVERALL PLAN

Service, Facility or Activity

The specially benefited area will receive the benefit of activities and improvements funded by the Rural Fire Brigades in the Ipswich City Council local government area, including:

(i)      the purchase of equipment not usually supplied by the Queensland Government;

(ii)     maintenance of equipment;

(iii)    additional training;

(iv)    funding of administration and day-to-day operating expenses;

(v)     promotion of the Rural Fire Services in the community and the attractive opportunity to participate as a volunteer;

(vi)    grading of fire tracks to ensure adequate access for firefighting equipment; and

(vii)   capital improvements to rural fire brigade depots.

Identification of the rateable land to which the Special Rates or Charges apply

In accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council is of the opinion that each parcel of rateable land within the Ipswich Local Government area that is not within the boundaries of the Rosewood Levy District and Ipswich Levy District (the Urban Fire Boundaries), as defined by the QFES and detailed in Attachment 1, will receive a special benefit from the services, facilities and activities funded by the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge.

Estimated cost of carrying out the Overall Plan

The total cost of carrying out the Overall Plan is estimated to be $340,000.  This includes both operating and capital expenditure components.

Estimated time for carrying out the Overall Plan

The estimated time for carrying out this Overall Plan is one year.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

Table 1 details the number properties that have been subject to the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge in recent years.

Table 1

Year

Properties

2020

1,924

2021

1,930

2022 (Estimated)

1,940

The Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge for 2020-2021 was adopted by Council at $39 per annum. For the 2020-2021 financial year, Council also adopt a Rural Fire Resources Levy Separate Charge at $3 per annum.  This separate charge was levied on all rateable land within the local government area and while it has provided funding, additional to the special charge, it is not subject to this Overall Plan.

Table 2 details the collections and disbursements related to the special charge for 2020‑2021.  It also includes the estimated revenue for 2021‑2022 from the special charge if adopted at $39 per annum for each parcel of rateable land as well as the estimated disbursements.

Table 2

2020-2021

 

Unspent Special Charges carried forward from previous Overall Plan

$0

add Special Charges levied from the 2020-2021 Overall Plan

$75,192

less disbursements under the 2020-2021 Overall Plan

$330,000

Deficit funded from other separate levies

$254,808

2021-2022

 

Unspent Special Charges carried forward from previous Overall Plan

$0

Special Charges estimated from the 2021-2022 Overall Plan

$75,660

less disbursements estimated under the 2021-2022 Overall Plan

$340,000

Estimated deficit from the Special Charges

$264,340

The estimated deficit for 2021-2022 is proposed to be funded by Council through the continuation of the Rural Fire Resources Levy Separate Charge at $3 per annum levied on all rateable land within the local government area.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The rateable land located within the benefited area continues to benefit from the services, facilities and activities provided by the Ipswich area Rural Fire Brigades.  The continuation of the special charge in the 2021-2022 financial year is considered appropriate.

The growth in rateable land within the benefited area needs to be monitored on a regular basis and Council liaise with QFES regarding future revisions to the boundaries of the Rosewood Levy District and Ipswich Levy District.

The continuation of any separate charge, levied on all rateable land within the local government area, will be subject an annual review by Council.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

Section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 makes it unlawful for council to act or make a decision in a way that is not compatible with human rights; or in making a decision, to fail to give proper consideration to a human right relevant to the decision.

Recommendation A states that Council adopt the Overall Plan. The decision to adopt the Overall Plan has been subject to a human rights analysis to ensure:
(a) the decision to adopt the Overall Plan is compatible with human rights; and
(b) to give proper consideration to human rights relevant to that decision.

The human rights analysis is detailed in Attachment 2. The outcome of the human rights analysis is that the decision to adopt the Overall Plan is compatible with human rights.

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

Local Government Regulation 2012

Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The financial needs of the Ipswich area Rural Fire Brigades have been presented to Council for consideration.  The continuation of the special charge, consistent with previous years. 

Consultation with the property owners within the benefited area, the Ipswich area Rural Fire Brigades as well as all other land owners in the local government area, remains an opportunity in the coming year for Council to better understand community expectations in regards to the services, facilities and activities provided by the Ipswich area Rural Fire Brigades and funded, in part, by this special charge.

Conclusion

The rateable land within the benefited area, being rateable land outside the Urban Fire Boundaries, continue to specially benefit from the services, facilities and activities funded by the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge and continuation of the special charge is appropriate.


 

 

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

 

1

QFES District Boundaries ⇩

2

Human Rights Impact Assessment ⇩

 

Paul Mollenhauer

Acting Chief Financial Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Jeffrey Keech

Acting General Manager Corporate Services

 

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”


Council

Meeting Agenda

24 June

2021

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ITEM:            6.4

SUBJECT:      Rates Timetable for 2021-2022

AUTHOR:      Acting Chief Financial Officer

DATE:            18 June 2021

 

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the issuance date as well as the discount and due date for payment for the quarterly rates for the 2021-2022 year.  

Recommendation/s

A.         That in accordance with section 118 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide the dates by which rates and charges for 2021-2022 must be paid, as detailed in Table 1 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.

Table 1

Period

Due Date
for Payment

July to September 2021

Thursday 19 August 2021

October to December 2021

Thursday 18 November 2021

January to March 2022

Thursday 17 February 2022

April to June 2022

Thursday 26 May 2022

B.         Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).

RELATED PARTIES

There are no related party matters associated with this report

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Purpose of Report/Background

Council adopts a timetable for the issue of rate notices as well as the discount and due date for payment for each quarter of the financial year. Where practical, a 13 week cycle between due dates in successive quarters is maintained.

Each quarterly rate notice needs to be issued at least 30 days before the due date.

The following is the proposed timetable for the 2021-2022 financial year and takes into account sufficient time to print and issue rate notices as well as “regular post” postage service times.

Table 2

Period

Issue Date

Discount and
Due Date
for Payment

Period
from last
Due Date

July to
September 2021

Friday
16 July 2021

Thursday
19 August 2021

13 weeks

October to
December 2021

Friday
15 October 2021

Thursday
18 November 2021

13 weeks

January to
March 2022

Friday
14 January 2022

Thursday
17 February 2022

13 weeks

April to
June 2022

Tuesday
19 April 2022

Thursday
26 May 2022

14 weeks

The issue date of the next quarter’s rates notice is displayed on each rate notice.

Due to the fall of Easter in 2022, the issue date for April to June 2022 will be the 19 April 2022 with a discount and due date for payment of 26 May 2022 and results in a 14 week period.  To return the due dates back in line with the preferred cycle, a 12 week period is likely for July to September 2022.

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Regulation 2012

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no significant risk management implications associated with this report.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

Section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 makes it unlawful for council to act or make a decision in a way that is not compatible with human rights; or in making a decision, to fail to give proper consideration to a human right relevant to the decision.

Recommendation A states that Council decide the dates by which rates and charges for 2021-2022 must be paid. The decision for the dates by which rates and charges for 2021‑2022 must be paid has been subject to a human rights analysis to ensure:
(a) the decision for the dates by which rates and charges for 2021-2022 must be paid is compatible with human rights; and
(b) to give proper consideration to human rights relevant to that decision.

The human rights analysis is detailed in Attachment 1. The outcome of the human rights analysis is that the decision for the dates by which rates and charges for 2021-2022 must be paid is compatible with human rights.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are no specific financial or resource implications associated with this report.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

No community consultation has been undertaken in relation to this report.

Conclusion

Issue date, discount and due date for payment for the quarterly rate notices continue to be timed around an approximate 13 week cycle.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

 

1

Human Rights Impact Assessment ⇩

 

Paul Mollenhauer

Acting Chief Financial Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Jeffrey Keech

Acting General Manager Corporate Services

 

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”


Council

Meeting Agenda

24 June

2021

Item 6.4 / Attachment 1

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ITEM:            6.5

SUBJECT:      Rate Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisation

AUTHOR:      Acting Chief Financial Officer

DATE:            18 June 2021

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the annual review and approval of rates concessions to eligible Charitable and Non-Profit/Sporting Organisations in accordance with Ipswich City Council’s (Council) Rates Concession Policy.

Recommendation/s

A.           That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties as detailed in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2021‑2022 financial year.

B.           That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2021‑2022 financial year.

C.           That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties as detailed in Attachment 4 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2021‑2022 financial year.

D.           Recommendations A, B, and C are compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).

RELATED PARTIES

Consultation has previously been undertaken with the Mayor and Councillors in relation to any related party disclosures and has been subsequently updated based on recent advice for any potential conflicts of interest, accordingly Attachments 2, 3, and 4 have been prepared.

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Purpose of Report/Background

The Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012 describes the circumstances where Council may approve a concession for rates and charges levied for a particular class of properties or to owners of specific properties.

The remission of rates for pensioners is an example of a concession available to a class of property owners.  The remission of rates for pensioners is not detailed in this report.

Council has adopted a Rates Concession Policy which outlines the criteria used to determine eligibility of organisations and properties for a concession (Attachment 1). Currently there are 98 properties that have been previously approved for a concession of 100% of the differential general rates levied. These properties are described in Attachments 2, 3, and 4.

In accordance with the policy, a review of properties and organisations receiving a concession is undertaken annually. This involves a review of the land use of the subject property, the ownership of the land and the operations of the organisation concerned.  This review has been undertaken and no changes to the eligibility for a concession under the policy, have been identified for the properties listed in Attachments 2, 3, and 4.

Council exempts properties from being assessable from Council rates in accordance with s93(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 and s73 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.  Land that is exempt from rates is considered and determined in accordance with the relevant legislation.  This report does not consider exemption from rates.

Legal/Policy Basis

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

Local Government Regulation 2012

Rates Concession Policy

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

Section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 makes it unlawful for council to act or make a decision in a way that is not compatible with human rights; or in making a decision, to fail to give proper consideration to a human right relevant to the decision.

Recommendations A, B, and C state that Council grant the rates concessions. The decision to grant the rates concessions has been subject to a human rights analysis to ensure:
(a) the decisions to grant the rates concessions are compatible with human rights; and
(b) to give proper consideration to human rights relevant to that decision.

The human rights analysis is detailed in Attachment 5. The outcome of the human rights analysis is that the decisions to grant rates concessions are compatible with human rights.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The annual equivalent of general rates concessions in 2020-2021 was approximately $620,000.  The value of concessions for 2021-2022 will be determined at the time of each quarterly rates generation and is anticipated to be an annual equivalent of approximately $627,000, subject to any future application by eligible property owners and the subsequent approval of Council.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The contents of this report did not require any community consultation.

Conclusion

Council has adopted a Rates Concession Policy for approving of concessions to qualifying organisations and properties.  Currently there are 98 properties that have been previously approved for a concession of 100% of the differential general rates levied.  Following a review of the legislative and policy criteria, those properties continue to be eligible for a concession in 2021-2022.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

 

1

Rates Concession Policy ⇩

2

2021-2022 Rates Concessions - list 1 ⇩

3

2021-2022 Rates Concessions - list 2 ⇩

4

2021-2022 Rates Concessions - list 3 ⇩

5

Human Rights Impact Assessment ⇩

 

Paul Mollenhauer

Acting Chief Financial Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Jeffrey Keech

Acting General Manager Corporate Services

 

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”


Council

Meeting Agenda

24 June

2021

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