Napier City Council Annual Plan 2014/15

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ISSN 1173-4477(print) ISSN 1177-9896 (online)

N APIE R CITY COUNCIL

Annual Plan 2014/15

Adopted 18 June 2014


Prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 Hastings Street Private Bag 6010, Napier 4142 Telephone: (06) 835 7579 Fax: (06) 835 7574

Cover Photograph courtesy of Kirsten Simcox


Contents Mayor and Councillors

Mayor ‘s Message

Annual Plan Responding to Napier’s Changing Needs

Strategic Priorities

Regional Collaboration and Shared Services

Financial Performance Measures

Changes to Council’s Reporting

Financial Prudence Benchmarks

Statement of Accounting Policies

Significant Forecasting Assumptions

Prospective Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

Prospective Statement of Revenue and Expense

Prospective Statement of Changes in Net Assets/ Equity

Prospective Statement of Financial Postion

Prospective Statement of Cash Flows

Notes of Changes Between the 2014/15 Ten Year Plan and 2014/15 Annual Plan

Special Funds

Borrowing Programme

Prospective Capital Plan

Funding Impact Statement (Whole of Council)

Consultation Process

Mandatory Non-Financial Performance Measures

Financial Information


Activity Groups Democracy and Governance

Roading

Solid Waste

Stormwater

Sewerage

Water Supply

Recreation

Social and Cultural

City and Business Promotion

Planning and Regulatory

Property Assets

Support Units

Glossary of Terms


Mayor and Councillors Mayor

Mission Statement To provide the Facilities and Services and the Environment, Leadership, Encouragement and Economic Opportunity to make Napier the best city in New Zealand in which to live, work, raise a family, and enjoy a safe and satisfying life.

Bill Dalton

Councillors

Maxine Boag

Annette Brosnan

Mark Hamilton

Mark Herbert

Tony Jeffery JP

Nelson Park

Onekawa/Tamatea

Nelson Park

Ahuriri

At Large

Keith Price

Michelle Pyke

Roy Sye

At Large

At Large

At Large

Graeme Taylor

Faye White

Kirsten Wise

Taradale

At Large

Taradale

Rob Lutter resigned from his position of Councillor at Large on 22 May 2014. A By-Election is underway to fill the vacancy.

Napier City Wards: Ahuriri Ward, Taradale Ward, Nelson Park Ward, Onekawa-Tamatea Ward

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Mayor’s Message Our Annual Plan details what we are proposing in the 2014/15 financial year and what variations are planned to the Ten Year Plan adopted by the city in 2012.

The Annual Plan provides a sensible path to follow in the development of our city. We have managed to keep our rate increase to 1.8% whilst at the same time maintaining the high level of service that Napier residents have come to expect.

We have recently had the status of our infrastructure and our plans for infrastructure upgrades independently assessed. To quote the consultant:

“The findings of the report outline that Napier:

Has very low debt levels and higher than average equity per ratepayer, and as a result is in a highly enviable position compared to most city councils in New Zealand.

Is sufficiently funding current asset renewals.

Has no observable backlog of renewals.

Has assets that can provide current service levels.”

One area of concern is the reduction in the levels of NZ Transport Authority project funding. The decision by Napier City Council to fund the extension of Ford Road is a direct result of the redirection of NZTA funding. The Ford Road extension is vital for unlocking Onekawa and providing economic development opportunities as well as addressing transport issues on Prebensen Drive.

Major Capital Projects In addition to Council’s programme of infrastructural asset renewal and other routine capital expenditure, the major capital projects included in the Prospective Capital Plan are:

Taradale Stormwater Upgrade

Wastewater Outfall Replacement

Awatoto Water Supply Trunk Main

Park Island Sportsgrounds expansion

Napier Aquatic Centre Enclosure Building

Passive Recreation Reserves and Reserves Pathways and Linkages. Additional Reserve facilities which will cater for Napier’s population growth

Omarunui Landfill Development

Te Awa Structure Plan Stages 1 & 2 – Roading, Stormwater, Wastewater and Water Supply

We are continuing to investigate the provision of a world class Skate Park on the former Marineland site. We will be undertaking a special consultative process on the project. Funding has been set aside should the project proceed.

Thank you to all submitters to the plan and congratulations to everyone for making Napier such a wonderful place in which to live, work and play.

Bill Dalton MAYOR

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Consultation Process Explaining the Plan This Annual Plan 2014/15 has been prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002. Its purpose is to identify any variations from the Ten Year Plan (TYP) for the coming financial year. Information for consultation contained in the Plan includes:

The proposed Annual Budget and Funding Impact Statement for 2014/15.

Variations from the Financial Statements and Funding Impact Statement included in the TYP related to 2014/15.

Performance Targets for Council Activities for 2014/15.

This Annual Plan must be read in conjunction with the 2012/13 to 2021/22 TYP. Copies of this document are available from the Napier City Council Civic Building and Council’s website www.napier.govt.nz.

Annual Plan Consultation Process

Draft Annual Plan adopted by Council on Wednesday 9 April 2014

Draft Annual Plan available for the public from Monday 14 April 2014.

Draft Annual Plan Summary contained in Proudly Napier distributed to households on Wednesday 16 April 2014.

An invitation was extended to any groups of citizens or individual citizens who wish to meet with the members of Council to discuss issues contained in the Draft Annual Plan.

Submissions closed NOON Friday 16 May 2014

Long Term Plan and Annual Plan Committee Meeting heard and considered submissions 5 and 6 June 2014.

Annual Plan adopted by Council on Wednesday 18 June 2014.

Changes from the Draft Annual Plan Changes from the Draft Annual Plan The consultation process resulted in one change to the Annual Plan:

Napier Sailing Club. A one off grant of $34,000 for the Southern Ramp Project funded from the Hawke’s Bay Harbour Board Land Income Account

Other financial changes arising from decisions since the preparation of the Draft Annual Plan:

Art Deco grant - CPI adjustment of $400 funded from rates.

Trade Waste Income. Reduction of $223,400 funded from rates. The Trade Waste income included in the Draft Annual Plan was calculated using an anticipated level of user charge income. Due to user affordability the Fees and Charges adopted by Council on 21 May 2014 were set at a lower level.

Sewerage Depreciation reduced by $233,400 and Sportsgrounds Depreciation (non funded) reduced by $216,000. The timing of the completion of some capital projects has been updated.

Dog Agility Track Riverside Park. $60,000 funded from the Dog Control Account has been added to the Capital Plan for this project.

Loan Servicing Costs reduced by $228,300 funded from rates. This reduction is due to timing of roading capital expenditure where loan funding will not be required until 2015/16.

Art Deco Buses have been taken out of the plan. The removal of the operating income and costs will add $9,000 to rates and depreciation (non funded) will reduce by $133,400.

Borrowing Programme. The projected level of public debt at June 2015 in the Annual Plan is $3million below the level projected in the Draft Annual Plan as a result of savings in the capital cost of the Wastewater Treatment project.

The net change for rates funding is an increase of $4,500 which is able to be accommodated without impact on the overall rates increase of 1.8%. Other decisions from the consultation process that do not impact on the Annual Plan are as follows:

Additional Surf Life Saving NZ grant for services at Waipatiki Beach $12,500 funded from existing Community Development Grant Budget (rates)

Napier Civic Choir grant of $7,500 pa for the next three years funded from existing Community Development Grant Budget (rates)

Ahuriri Business Association grant of $10,000 funded from existing City Promotion Budget (rates)

Te Matau a Maui Voyaging Trust grant of $9,000 funded from Council Contingency (rates)

Historic Places Trust grant of $500 pa funded from existing Planning Heritage Grant Budget (rates)

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Annual Plan - Responding to Napier’s Changing Needs The Annual Plan gives shape to the changing dynamics of our city, outlining the Napier City Council’s spending programme for the coming year and beyond. This, the 2014/15 Annual Plan, considers “housekeeping” needs, addresses infrastructural maintenance and improvements and looks to big picture developments aimed at progressing the city and making Napier a better place for all. Parklands development helps fund most new capital undertakings – such as the newly completed intercity bus depot and Marine Parade developments. Rates fund infrastructure construction, maintenance and operating costs.

Changes from the Ten Year Plan and 2013/14 Annual Plan The Annual Plan includes an increase of 1.8% for rates revenue (excluding the increase arising from growth). This is in accordance with the 10 year plan’s commitments of no more than 1.1% above CPI (using 2012/13 CPI) but varies from the 2014/15 year forecast in the Ten Year Plan increase by 0.4% or $188,300. Differences arise from the operating costs of the new projects undertaken in 2013/14. These are the Bus Terminal $62,000, dangerous trees in Napier Cemetery $75,000 and the cost of additional staff (Tourism and event related) $51,300. Two new Capital projects have been added since the Ten Year Plan and last year’s 2013/14 Annual Plan: a.

Perfume Point Reserve Beach Landscaping has been included in the Prospective Capital Plan. This project is scheduled for 2014/15 and the cost of $105,000 will be funded from the HB Harbour Board Endowment Land Income Account. The costs of ongoing maintenance, $5,000 pa, has been included in the plan.

b.

A Dog Agility Track at Riverside Park, Taradale has been included in the Prospective Capital Plan. This project is scheduled for 2014/15 and the cost of $60,000 will be funded from the Dog Control Account. The costs of ongoing maintenance are expected to be able to be funded within existing maintenance budgets.

Additional items under consideration by Council are: a.

Marine Parade Development. Council is currently developing plans for the next stage of this development. An outline of the proposed concepts for a roller sports venue, Reef Garden, replacement carpark, and grassed amphitheatre on the current Marineland site and a pump track south of the carpark opposite the Ellison Street entrance are included in the plan for information purposes only. These projects are not included in the financial provisions of the Annual Plan and will be consulted separately at a later date if Council elects to proceed to public consultation.

b.

An Artificial Surfing Lagoon project is under consideration by Council and currently subject to a Business Case. The project is in the plan for information purposes only. It is not included in the financial provisions of the Annual Plan and further progress is dependent on the conclusions reached in the Business Case.

Rate Changes This plan includes an average 1.8% increase in rates. 2014/15 is also year three of the phase in of the revised basis of allocation of general rates between residential and non-residential properties. This change, adopted in the 2012 TYP, shifted the allocation basis for general rates from 66% Residential and 34% Non-Residential to 67% Residential and 33% Non-Residential. This changed the general rate differentials, effectively increasing residential rates by about 1%, with a corresponding decrease in non-residential rates. For 2014/15, the combined rating effect of the proposed rate increase and the change in general rate differentials results in increases for residential properties, averaging between 2.7% to 3.2% , while commercial / industrial properties see reductions averaging between 1% to 3%. Examples of the impact of the rating proposals are shown on page 79.

Roading Projects The Annual Plan includes ongoing renewals and maintence of Council’s road and footpath network. Stage 2 of the refurbishment of Hastings Street, from Albion Street to Tennyson Street, which was delayed for a year due to the the extensive building work in Hastings Street was postponed but is due to start May 2015. The delayed upgrade of the Browning Street/Marine Parade intersection, on hold during the reconstruction of the MTG Hawke’s Bay, will proceed during 2014/15 with the construction of a new roundabout. Once funding is identified, further roundabouts may be constructed on the Marine Parade to address heavy traffic issues. This will be considered in the process for the 2015/25 TYP.

Domett Street Extension Planning and Traffic Reports on future traffic requirements for Ahuriri identified the future need for improved traffic flow in the Ahuriri area. The proposed solution was to build an extension to Domett Street. Napier City Council Annual Plan 2014/2015

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Annual Plan - Responding to Napier’s Changing Needs continued To enable Council to proceed with investigation work on this project a budget of $1.5M funded from Financial Contributions has been included in the Ten Year Plan. This is estimated at half the requirement for the project. The balance of the project will be included in the next Ten Year Plan.

West Quay Parking There is an identified need for additional parking at West Quay. Solutions and funding options for this project will be investigated during the year. When a viable solution is determined it will be included in a future plan.

Single Lane West Quay Funding options for this project will be investigated this year. However the project is dependent on the solution for West Quay parking issues. (See above)

Ford Road Extension The extension of Ford Road onto the Severn Street roundabout is required for four-laning of Prebensen Drive. This project enables the intersection of Austin Street and Prebensen Drive to be reduced to left in left out operation. NZTA has decided to not fund this project in the current 3 year funding round. In order for work to proceed Council has decided to forgo the subsidy on this project. Council will use the funding provided in past plans for the Prebensen Drive / Ford Rd project and review the source of Council’s share of the Prebensen Drive four laning at the next Council Ten Year Plan. Council will continue to seek subsidy for the Prebensen Drive four laning either as a whole or as part of a split funded package of works based on the renewal requirements of the current road. Ford Road extension will commence in mid 2014 and is expected to be completed by early 2015.

Park Island Expansion $5.1M is included in the Annual Plan for the development of the Park Island sports complex. Development work is guided by Council’s adopted master plan for the complex and in 2014/15 preparatory groundwork for the Northern Sports Hub will commence.

PARK ISLAND MASTER PLAN

Sportsgrounds, Reserves and Green Spaces With Napier being a host city for the 2015 Cricket World Cup, funding of $0.25M has been included in the plan. Funding is proposed to be spread over two years to ensure our sportsgrounds are looking their best.

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Annual Plan - Responding to Napier’s Changing Needs continued Council will continue to develop and expand its reserve network through appropriate walkways and linkages throughout the city. Funding contained in this Annual Plan and past plans for the reprofiling of Westshore beach is subject to the granting of a consent to construct a breakwater to stabilize the southern end of the beach.

Marine Parade Development - Progress to Date Marine Parade Development is progressing and the extension to the May and Peter Harris Playground, Junior Cycle Track and the landscaping project between the playground and the National Aquarium of New Zealand, have all been completed. The revitalized Marine Parade will play an important role in securing Napier’s future as a key tourism destination. Council has been investigating options for the future development of the current Marineland site and the carpark area to the north of Marineland. Work is proceeding on development of an option for a world class roller sports venue, an adjacent interactive water-play recreation area (Reef Garden), a replacement carpark, and a grassed amphitheatre linked to the southern end of the sunken gardens. A feasibility study of options for the development of the site has been completed and a business case for this option is in progress but has yet to be approved by Council. The cost of this redevelopment option is estimated at $5.7M. Should the project proceed, funding has been identified for $5.7M which will not impact rates.

PROPOSED SKATE PARK

PROPOSED REEF GARDEN Napier City Council Annual Plan 2014/2015

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Annual Plan - Responding to Napier’s Changing Needs continued Any option chosen by Council will require an amendment to the Ten Year Plan and Council will conduct a separate consultation process for the amendment.

Artificial Surfing Lagoon - Progress to Date As part of the redevelopment of the Marine Parade,Council is also considering an artificial surfing lagoon. The technology used by Wavegarden generates perfectly formed tubing waves that peel for more than 220 metres without losing power or shape. It is the longest artificial surfing wave in existence, and the wave quality, shape and speed, are suitable for the highest levels of performance surfing. The development of an artificial surfing lagoon within Napier would provide a unique tourist attraction and a high quality recreation experience for visitors and locals. Council is considering the concept and has requested that an indicative Business Case be prepared which will enable Council to decide whether to proceed to develop a full Business Case for the project. Council’s proposed involvement in this project will be determined by Council following the development of the business case.

Marine Parade Pump Track - Progress to Date The Napier City Council is considering a proposal to develop a pump track on Marine Parade, south of the carpark opposite the Ellison Street entrance. A pump track is a continuous circuit of rollers, berms and jumps that loops back on itself allowing the rider to continuously ride it. This full size pump track will replace the junior pump track that is currently on the site and will cater for a much wider range of skills, abilities and ages. The pump track will cover an area of 60 metres long by 30 metres wide and will consist of 500 metres of continuous tracks as shown in the concept drawings. Cost of construction is estimated at $140,000. Council is seeking external funding for the project.

PROPOSED PUMP TRACK Should the project proceed, the cost of on-going maintenance will apply from the 2015/16 year and will be included in the 2015 Ten Year Plan.

Arts Centre Fund raising is well underway for the refurbishment of the relocated former Borough Council Building. The building, registered as a Category II historic place, will become a base for Creative Napier and a venue for exhibitions and community arts programmes. Funding will be provided from the creative sector for part of the cost of this project.

Napier Aquatic Centre Funds are included in the Annual Plan for the upgrade of the old Lap Pool enclosure. However, before the project is commenced,

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Annual Plan - Responding to Napier’s Changing Needs continued a seismic assessment of the full Onekawa complex will be undertaken to ensure that the complex meets present earthquake standards, prior to any new capital expenditure.

Water Supply Upgrades Construction will commence in 2014/15 of a staged construction extending a new Trunk main from Erikson Road Te Awa, adjacent to the cross country drain, north to Georges Drive, Latham Street and McDonald Street. This will transfer water from an additional new well in the Meeanee/Awatoto area to the city wide network, and provide additional capacity for the growth of the Te Awa development.

Sewerage The Biological Trickling Filter Treatment Plant is due for completion by the end of August 2014. The Annual Plan includes a number of sewer pipe renewals carried out as part of Council’s normal infrastructure maintenance

The Annual Plan includes a number of stormwater projects. These include:

Te Awa – a stormwater detention reserve will be constructed in the Te Awa area to provide retention capacity for rainfall events. The reserve will cover 5.5 Ha and include stream and wetland plantings, grassed areas and walkways enabling it to be used as a recreational area. Construction is weather dependent and may occur over two years.

Scale - Not to Sclae

NORTH

Stormwater

CONCEPT PLAN

Walkway connecting to adjacent streets

Open grass area

Open grass area

Grass batter slope 1:5 to meet reserve level at RL11.28m

Batter slope to wetland channels to be mass planted with Carex secta

Pump forebay Pump Station (location yet to be determined)

Open grass area

Wetland margins planted with ax and divaricating plant species (saltmarsh ribbonwood)

Boardwalk through wetland basin

Channels to be fully planted with riparian plant species Open grass area

Wetland channel and margins to be planted with jointed twig rush, bamboo spike sedge and oioi grass

Minimum 4m width reserve area $5.0M will be spent over this and the around perimeter of the pond to allow for maintenance access next two financial years providing piped drainage in the Perry Crescent, Walkway connecting to adjacent streets Guppy Road and Osier Road areas to Te Awa Estates NCC Pond Concept alleviate flooding risks in these areas. The piped drains will ultimately connect to an extended and refurbished open drain adjacent to the Expressway which transfers stormwater to the Pirimu drain.

CBD – in addition to completing the viewing platform over the new Tennyson Street marine outfall, continuing capacity upgrades to reduce flooding risks in the CBD are included in this Annual Plan. These include extending the network on Tennyson street from Hastings Street to Milton Road which will take place over a number of years.

Seismic Assessments of Council Owned Buildings Seismic assessments of major Council owned buildings is being carried out on a priority basis. This will enable Council to obtain an overall picture of the costs Council will potentially be facing to meet revised building standards and enable Council to plan and prioritise any required remedial work. Once the assessments are completed funding requirements for required building works will be considered in the 2015/25 Ten Year Plan. Any urgent works will be dealt with case by case.

Art Deco buses At its meeting on 9 April 2014 Council resolved that the Art Deco bus service be discontinued. Council will consider this recommendation at its meeting on 9 April 2014.

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Annual Plan - Responding to Napier’s Changing Needs continued Perfume Point Reserve Beach Landscaping Council has added a project to the Prospective Capital Plan for the landscaping of the section of the foreshore at the Perfume Point reserve, between the two public car parks. This will create a more attractive, sheltered and ‘user friendly’ environment along this part of the popular Ahuriri Beach.

Dog Agility Track Council has added a project to the Prospective Capital Plan to develop a Dog Agility Track at Riverside Park in Taradale. This will provide a valuable area for owners to exercise their dogs.

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Strategic Priorities Napier City Council’s Strategic Plan is represented by the following table. The Strategic Plan was included in the 2012 Ten Year Plan and has been reviewed as part of this budget process.

Rates

Napier citizens will have affordable services and quality infrastructure.

Essential Services

Security & Community

Recreation

Napier will offer lifestyle opportunities for citizens and visitors.

Cultural

Environment

Commercial

Napier is a leading commercial and tourist centre.

Growth

Economic Development

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Maintaining affordability

Equity

Fairness

Funding review

Fees and charges

Quality not quantity

Ford Road Extension

Stormwater upgrades

Completion of BTF Wastewater Treatment Plant

Pathways

Marine Parade family friendly upgrades

Maraenui upgrade phase 2

Youth programme

Support for community initiatives

Aquatic Centre upgrade

Guppy Road Sports Village

Park Island Sportsgrounds implementation

Heritage inventory

Arts & Cultural policy review

Art in public places

Community Art Centre

Tree planting

Reducing solid waste to landfill

Minimising carbon footprint

Education

Westshore/Whakarire reprofiling

Urban design guide

Hastings Street upgrade - stages 2 & 3

Master Plan for CBD

Heretaunga Plains Urban Strategy Implementation

Joint District Plan

City promotion and marketing

Napier Tourism

Napier Promotion

Lagoon Farm Business Park

Regional initiatives/Shared Services

Master

Plan

Development

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Strategic Priorities continued The Community’s Desired Outcomes The Community Outcomes were originally determined from an extensive consultation process with the community in 2003/04, which included telephone surveys, district meetings with key stakeholders, mail outs, media campaigns and interviews. The outcomes that have been developed represent the views of individuals and organisations on the important ingredients for the future economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing of the region.

Napier City Community Outcomes

Indicator

••A lifetime of good health and wellbeing.

Health

••Safe and secure communities.

Safety

••An environment that is appreciated, protected and sustained for future generations.

Sustainability

••Transport infrastructure and services that are safe, effective and integrated.

Transport

••A strong, prosperous and thriving economy.

Economy

••Strong leadership.

Leadership

••Supportive, caring and inclusive communities.

Community

••Safe and accessible recreational facilities.

Recreation

••Communities that value and promote their unique culture and heritage.

Cultural

Community outcomes provide a longer-term perspective on the development of Napier City and provide the Napier City Council with a framework for contributing to these community aspirations through Council activities. Each of Council’s activities contributes to some or all of the Community Outcomes, thus contributing to the general wellbeing of Napier. The broad scope of the outcomes and their highly integrated nature require a great emphasis on cooperative and collaborative approaches with other organisations in the City and region to address these important community issues. The Napier City Council will continue to work closely with other organisations, as appropriate, in addressing the Community Outcomes. Where practical collaborative planning, policy, funding and service delivery initiatives are being pursued on an ongoing basis with all local Councils.

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Regional Collaboration and Shared Services Napier City Council, Hastings District Council, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Wairoa District Council and Central Hawke’s Bay District Council have for some time been exploring “Shared Services” initiatives. A number of joint activities have already been undertaken by the authorities with the aim of reducing the cost of performing those activities for the community at large. For example the Councils cooperate in the areas of rating valuation services, purchase of insurance, and strategy development such as the Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy (HPUDS). The Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy has been completed with urban containment being a principle philosophy. The Omarunui Landfill is an example where the Councils jointly operate a facility for the benefit of the collective communities at Napier and Hastings where it is unlikely that one council on its own could achieve such benefits. In 2012, the Hawke’s Bay Local Authority Shares Services Limited (HBLASS) was formed. The company is jointly owned by the five Hawke’s Bay local authorities and has as its purpose to facilitate shared services, promote joint procurement and facilitate best practise and efficiencies in delivering activities and services. The table below sets out many of the areas where the five Hawke’s Bay Councils have or are currently working together to provide effective and efficient services to the people of Hawke’s Bay. Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Wairoa

Napier

Hastings

District Council

City Council

District Council

Hawke's Bay Museum Trust

Settlement Support Service

Youth Transition Service

Initiatives

Central Hawke's Bay District Council

Community Services Pettigrew Green Arena Sport Hawke's Bay Shared Library Service Pathway Development

Regional Cultural Archives

Road Safety Initiatives

Joint Property Valuation Contract

Joint Insurance and Energy Procurement

Business Hawke’s Bay

Tourism Hawke's Bay

Corporate Support

Economic Hawke's Bay Airport Ltd

Essential Infrastructure Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Joint Recycling and Refuse Collection Contracts Strategy and Planning Omarunui Joint Landfill Stormwater Drainage

Regional Transportation Strategy

Heretaunga Plains Urban Growth

Napier / Hastings Joint District Plan

Solid Waste Management Plan

Regional Strategic Coordination Group

Civil Defence Group

HBLASS

Policy Sharing

Joint Alcohol Strategy Joint Regulatory Training

Joint Regulatory Purchasing

Local Alcohol Policy

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Financial Performance Measures Actual 2012/13 ($000) 45,938 7,837 80,147 2,021 32,750 1,378,123 53.48% 0.15% 7.5% -

Rates Revenue Net Surplus Working Capital

Annual Plan 2014/15 ($000)

TYP 2014/15 ($000)

TYP/ AP 2013/14 ($000)

47,081

48,846

46,134

7,730

10,478

12,425

15,937

8,142

12,650

4

5

12

54,252

60,022

53,819

1,454,344

1,470,159

1,375,197

Net Public Debt (External) Internal Debt Total Assets % Rates Revenue to Total Revenue

52.2%

48.6%

47.9%

Net Public Debt as a percentage of Total Assets

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

Proportion of Rates Revenue applied to service Total Debt (%)

8.2%

10.3%

9.2%

Rates increase to existing ratepayers year on year *

1.8%

3.1%

1.2%

Note (*): *Excludes expected rating revenue increase arising from growth in the rating base. Revenue from rates including growth is expected to increase 2.0% over the 2013/14 Annual Plan.

This is where each of your rates dollars go Roading Wastewater Stormwater Water Supply Sportsgrounds Libraries Reserves Democracy and Governance Solid Waste HB Museum and Art Gallery Napier Aquatic Centre Community Planning Public Toilets Regulatory Consents City and Business Promotion National Aquarium of NZ Planning Policy Cemeteries Emergency Management Environmental Health Building Consents Napier i-SITE Visitor Centre Napier Municipal Theatre Inner Harbour Animal Control War Memorial Conference Centre Marine Parade Pools Halls Retirement and Rental Housing

22.52c 13.40c 7.52c 7.43c 6.40c 6.13c 5.64c 4.43c 4.04c 3.34c 2.79c 2.54c 1.62c 1.51c 1.47c 1.27c 1.25c 0.85c 0.82c 0.72c 0.72c 0.65c 0.63c 0.52c 0.43c 0.43c 0.40c 0.32c 0.22c

0.00c

16

5.00c

10.00c

15.00c

20.00c

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Changes to Council’s Reporting The Annual Plan 2014/15, Council’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2014 and the Ten Year Plan 2015/25 have been impacted by a number of legislative and Accounting Standard changes, all designed to promote greater accountability and transparency by local authorities.

Non Financial Performance Measures In 2010 amendments to the Local Government Act 2002 required local authorities to use a standard set of non financial performance measures when reporting the delivery of water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage and roads and footpaths, to their communities. These mandatory measures apply from 30 July 2014 and have been incorporated into the performance frameworks of the relevant activity management plans for 2014/15 and will be monitored for that year. These will be formally reported in the 2014/15 Annual Report. Details of these measures are included on page 20.

Better Local Government Reform In March 2012 the Government announced an eight point reform programme for local government. This was described as Government’s broader programme for building a more productive, competitive economy and better public services, and has widely been referred to as “Better Local Government”. The first phase of the Better Local Government programme culminated in legislation that was passed in December 2012. This amended the Local Government Act 2002 to provide for: a new purpose of local government;

financial prudence requirements;

changes to council governance arrangements, including new mayoral powers, and a menu of assistance and intervention options for the Minister of Local Government; and

changes to the process for reorganising local government.

Most of these changes came into effect as soon as the Act was passed (whilst the new mayoral powers applied from the October 2013 elections.) Resultant changes from the 2012 Act amendments that affect Councils reporting include:

Benchmarks set to measure the financial prudence of Council’s plans and performance. Disclosures under these regulations are first required to be reported in Councils Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2014. Forecast performance will be required when Council prepares its Ten Year Plan 2015/25. As would be expected, these benchmarks will be audited. There is no requirement that these be included in this Annual Plan, however Council has included these measures as a voluntary disclosure.

Additional disclosures required under amended Financial Reporting regulations affecting the Annual Report. This will enable the construction of a national balance sheet for core local authority assets (water, wastewater, storm water, flood protection and roading).

Further changes to the Local Government Act 2002 are contained in the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) which was introduced into Parliament on 4 November 2013. The Bill amends the Local Government Act 2002 to:

change the charging basis for development contributions;

change the process for objections to development contributions charges;

encourage more collaboration and shared services between local authorities;

allow for different methods of undertaking consultation;

changes to the significance policy and require an engagement policy;

Change the consultation requirements on long-term plans and annual plans;

remove the requirement for an annual plan where there are no changes proposed to the long-term plans;

introduce new requirements for infrastructure strategies and asset management planning;

enable elected members to use technology to participate in council meetings, rather than attending in person.

The Bill is presently at its committee stage.

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Changes to Council’s Reporting continued Reporting changes from the 2013 Act Amendments The enactment of a Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Number 3 will modify future Ten Year Plans and Council’s public consultation processes. There will also potentially be changes required to Infrastructure Asset Management Plans. This Council has addressed much of the proposed changes contained in the Bill.

Changes to Accounting Standards For a number of years, New Zealand financial reporting operated under a common set of financial standards which applied to public and private sector entities (NZIFRS). Changes to the Financial Reporting Act saw the formation of the External Reporting Board (XRB) which has been tasked with preparing multi standards and a multi -tiered framework of accounting standards, this includes standars specifically for public benefit entities. As a consequence Council will from its 2014/15 financial year, prepare its financial reports based on the new Public Benefit Entity standards (which are based on International Public Sector Accounting Standards). These standards apply to this Annual Plan as well as the 2015/25 Ten Year Plan and the 2014/15 Annual Report. Most obvious are changes of description eg income is now referred to as revenue. Council believes that other than changes in description, there will be minimal impact on Councils financial statements as a result of this change.

Financial Reporting – Prudence Benchmarks Regulations introduced from May 2014 require Council to disclose additional information regarding its revenue streams and core assets as well as benchmark its financial performance against benchmarks set out in legislation. These benchmarks cover - rates affordability, debt affordability, balanced budget (income equals expenditure), essential services (infrastructure renewals vs depreciaton) and debt service benchmarks Disclosure of prudence benchmarks in Council’s Annual Report will be on the basis of the year being reported and comparatives of the four preceeding years. Whilst the benchmark information is not required in the 2014/15 Annual Plan, Council has included this information as a voluntarily disclosure for the 2014/15 year only.

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Financial Prudence Benchmarks Regulations were introduced in May 2014 requiring Council to disclose its performance in relation to 5 specific benchmarks. This information is required for Council’s Annual Report 2014 and upon its review of the TYP 2015/25, but Council has included this information as a voluntary disclosure in the Annual Plan. Council’s planned performance in this Annual Plan against these specified benchmarks is shown below.

Benchmarks

Target

Met (Y/N)

Rates revenue equals or is less than quantified limits

Y

Planned rate increases are equal to or less than planned limits

Y

Planned borrowing is within quantified limits

Y

Target ‐ 100% ‐ Revenue exceeds Expenditure

Y

127%

Target ‐ 100% Capital expenditure exceeds Depreciation

Y

Council has no external debt

Target ‐ borrowing costs are less than 10% of revenue (less Development and Financial contributions/vested assets/revaluations)

Y

Planned

Rates Affordability Benchmark Forecast 2014/15 TYP $48,846

$ 47,080

Forecast 2014/15 TYP 3.3% 1

1.8%

Debt Affordability Benchmark 2 Limit 16% of rates revenue applied to service total debt Net Debt as a % of Total Income

Zero

Net rate funded Debt per Capita

Zero

Balanced Budget Benchmark Revenue (less Development and Financial contributions/vested assets/revaluations)

$ 87,122

Expenditure

$ 82,712 $ 4,410

Essential Services Benchmark % of Capital Expenditure on network services/Depreciation on network services Debt Servicing Benchmark

Borrowing costs as a % of specified revenue

1. Forecast 2014/15 TYP based on inflation of 2.4%. Actual inflation for the poan 0.7%. 2. Council's external debt is forecast to be $4k as at 30 June 2015 . Due to the low value it has been ignored for the purposes of these benchmarks.

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Mandatory Non-Financial Performance Measures The following Mandatory Non Financial Performance Measures have been gazetted under S261B of the Local Government Act 2002 and will be reported in the Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015.

Roads and Footpaths 1

Road Safety

The change from the previous financial year in the number of fatalities and serious injury crashes on the local road network, expressed as a number.

2

Road Condition

The average quality of ride on the sealed road network, as measured by the Smooth Travel Exposure Index.

3

Road Maintenance

The percentage of sealed road network resurfaced annually.

4 Footpaths The % of footpaths within a Territorial Authority District that fall within the level of service or service standard for the condition of footpaths that is set out in the territorial authorities relevant document (such as its annual plan, activity managemment plan, asset management plan, annual works program or Ten Year Plan).

5

Response to Service Requests

The percentage of customer service requests relating to roads and footpaths to which the territorial authority responds within the time frame specified in the Ten Year Plan.

Stormwater Drainage 1

2

System Adequacy a)

The number of flooding events that occur in a territorial authority district.

b)

For each flooding event, the number of habitable floors affected. (Expressed per 1000 properties connected to the territorial authority’s stormwater system).

Discharge Compliance

Compliance with the territorial authority’s resource consents for discharge from its stormwater system, measured by the number of, a)

abatement notices

b)

infringement notices

c)

enforcement orders; and

d) convictions received by the territorial authority in relation to those resource consents.

3

Fault Response Times

The median response time to attend a flooding event, measured from the time that the territorial authority receives notification to the time that service personnel reach the site.

4

Customer Satisfaction

The number of complaints received by a territorial authority about the performance of its stormwater system, expressed per 1000 properties connected to the territorial authority’s stormwater system.

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Mandatory Non-Financial Performance Measures continued Sewerage and the Treatment and disposal of Sewage 1

System Adequacy

The number of dry weather sewerage overflows from the territorial authority’s sewerage system, expressed per 1000 sewerage connections to that sewerage system.

2

Discharge Compliance

Compliance with the territorial authority’s resource consents for discharge from its sewage system, measured by the number of, a)

abatement notices

b)

infringement notices

c)

enforcement orders; and

d) convictions received by the territorial authority in relation to those resource consents.

3

Fault Response Times

Where the territorial authority attends to sewerage overflows resulting from a blockage or other fault in the territorial authority’s sewerage system, the following median response times measured ;

4

a)

attendance time ; from the time that the teritorial authority receives notification to the time that service personnel reach the site ; and

b)

resolution time ; from the time that the territorial authority receives notification to the time that the service personnel confirm resolution of the blockage or other fault.

Customer Satisfaction

The total number of complaints received by the territorial authority about any of the following ; a)

sewerage odour

b)

sewerage system faults

c)

sewerage system blockages; and

d)

the territorial authority’s response to issues with its sewerage system,

expressed per 1000 connections to the territorial authorities sewerage system.

Water Supply 1

Safety of drinking water

The extent to which the local authority’s drinking water supply complies with ;

2

a)

part 4 of the drinking water standards (bacteria compliance criteria), and

b)

part 5 of the drnking water standards (protozoal compliance criteria)

Maintenance of the reticulation network

The percentage of real water loss from the local authority’s networked reticulation system (including a description of the methodology used to calculate this).

3

Fault Response Times

Where the local authority attends a call-out in response to a fault or unplanned interruption to its networked reticulation system, the following median response times measured: a)

Attendance for urgent call-outs: from the time that the local authority receives notification to the time that service personnel reach the site, and

b)

resolution of urgent call-outs: from the time that the local authoirity receives notification to the time that

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Mandatory Non-Financial Performance Measures continued service personnel confirm resolution of the fault or interruption

4

c)

attendance for non-urgent call-outs: from the time that the local authoirity receives notification to the time that service personnel reach the site, and

d)

resolution of non-urgent call-outs: from the time that the local authoirity receives notification to the time that service personnel confirm resolution of the fault or interruption.

Customer Satisfaction

The total number of complaints received by the local authority about any of the following ; a)

drinking water clarity

b)

drinking water taste

c)

drinking water odour

d)

drinking water pressure or flow

e)

continuity of supply; and

f)

the local authority’s response to any of these issues

expressed per 1000 connections to the local authority’s networked reticulation system.

5

Demand Management

The average consumption of drinking water per day per resident within the territorial local authority district.

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Financial Information


Statement of Accounting Policies The principle accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the 2014/15 Annual Plan are set out below. The financial statements comprise the financial statements for Napier City Council (the Council) as an individual entity. The main purpose of the Annual Plan is to –

Contain the proposed annual budget and funding impact statement for the year ended 30 June 2015

Identify any variation from the financial statements and funding impact statement included in year three of Council’s Ten Year Plan 2012/22

Support the Ten Year Plan in providing integrated decision making and co-ordination of the resources of Council

Contribute to the accountability of Council to its community

Extend opportunities for participation by the public in decision making processes relating to the costs and funding of activities to be undertaken by Council.

1.1.

Reporting Entity

Napier City Council (the Council) is a New Zealand territorial local authority and is governed by the Local Government Act 2002 The Council holds a 26% share of Hawke’s Bay Airport Limited, which is equity accounted. Council does not hold any investment in any Council Controlled Organisation. The primary objective of the Council is to provide goods and services for the community or social benefit rather than making a financial return. Accordingly, the Council has designated itself as a public benefit entity for the purposes of financial reporting. The Annual Plan was authorised for issue by Council on 18 June 2014

1.2.

Basis of Preparation

Statement of Compliance The prospective financial statements of the Council have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002: Part 6, Section 98 and Part 3 of Schedule 10, which include the requirement to comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand (NZ GAAP). The prospective financial statements have been prepared to comply with Public Benefit Entity standards (PBE Standards) for a Tier 1 Entity. Council is adopting PBE standards for the first time. The Ten Year Plan and Annual Plan 2013/14 were prepared under previous PBE NZ IFRS Accounting Standards. There is minimal impact to Council’s financial statements as a result of this. The financial statements use forecast opening balances for the period ending 30 June 2014 and estimates have been restated accordingly if required. The information in the prospective financial statements is uncertain and the preparation requires the exercise of judgement. Actual financial results achieved for the period covered are likely to vary from the information presented, and the variations may be significant. Events and circumstances may not occur as expected and predicted, or Napier City Council may subsequently take actions that differ from the proposed courses of action on which the prospective financial statements are based. Council, which is authorised to do so, and believes that the assumptions underlying these propective financial statements are appropriate, has approved the Annual Plan for distribution.

Measurement Base These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except where modified by the revaluation of certain assets and liabilities as specifically stated in these accounting policies.

Functional and presentation currency The financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($000). The functional currency of the Council and its associates is New Zealand dollars.

1.3.

Changes in Accounting Policies

Other than for transition to the new Public Benefit Entity Accounting Standards there have been no changes to accounting policies.

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued 1.4.

Changes in Accounting Standard Framework

A new Accounting Standards Framework (incorporating a Tier Strategy) developed by the External Reporting Board (XRB) was approved by the Minister of Commerce. The new framework consists of a two-sector, four tier structure with different accounting standards applying to each tier. Under this Accounting Standards Framework, Napier City Council is classified as a Tier 1 reportng entity required to apply full public sector Public Benefit Entity Accounting Standars (PBE) developed by the XRB based on current International Public Sector Accounting Standards (PBE IPSAS), certain current International Accounting Standards (PBE IAS) and certain Financial Reporting Standards (PBE FRS). The effective date for the new standards for public sector entities is for reporting periods beginning on, or after 1st July 2014. This means Council is required to transition to the new standards in preparing its 30 June 2015 financial statements, including this Plan. To date there has been minimal impact to Council’s financial statements as a result of this. Council is in the process of transitioning to the revised standards and some further changes resulting from the transition may be identified. These are reflected in the Annual Plan 2014/15.

1.5.

Basis of Consolidation

Consolidated financial statements are prepared adding together like items of assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses on a line-by-line basis. All significant intra-group balances, transactions, income, and expenses are eliminated on consolidation.

Investment in Associates The Council’s associate investment is accounted for in the financial statements using the equity method. An associate is an entity over which the Council has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. The investment in an associate is initially recognised at cost and the carrying amount in the financial statements is increased or decreased to recognise the Council’s share of the surplus or deficit of the associate after the date of acquisition. Distributions received from an associate reduce the carrying amount of the investment. If the share of deficits of an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, the Council discontinues recognising its share of further deficits. After the Council’s interest is reduced to zero, additional deficits are provided for, and a liability is recognised, only to the extent that the Council has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate. If the associate subsequently reports surpluses, the Council will resume recognising its share of those surpluses only after its share of the surpluses equals the share of deficits not recognised. Where the Council transacts with an associate, surplus or deficits are eliminated to the extent of the group’s interest in the associate. Dilution gains or losses arising from investments in associates are recognised in the surplus or deficit. Entities are required to disclose all accounting policies that are relevant to an understanding of the financial statements. The investment in the associate is carried at cost in the Council’s financial statements.

Subsidiaries As at 30th June 2014 the Council has no subsidiaries.

1.6.

Joint Ventures

Jointly Controlled Assets The proportionate interests in the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the jointly controlled assets have been incorporated into the financial statements under the appropriate headings, together with any liabilities incurred.

1.7.

Foreign Currency Translation

Functional and Presentation Currency Items included in the financial statements of each of the Council’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the functional currency). The financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars, which is the Council’s functional and presentation currency. All values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($000).

Transactions and Balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income, except when deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges.

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued 1.8.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of considerantion received or receivable.

Exchange Transactions Exchange transactions are transactions where Council receives assets (primarily cash) or services, or has liabilities extinguished, and directly gives approximately equal value (primarily in the form of goods, services, or use of assets) to another entity in exchange.

Non Exchange Transactions Non exchange transactions are transactions that are not exchange transactions. In a non exchange transaction the Council either receives value from or gives value to another entity without directly giving or receiving approximately equal value in exchange. Specific accounting policies for major categories of revenue are outlined below Rates Rates are recognised when levied. Penalties and discounts relating to rates are included where applicable. Rates revenue is classified as non exchange except for metered water rates which are classified as exchange revenue. The following categories (except where noted) are generally classified as transfers of non exchange revenue. Residential Developments Sales of sections in residential developments are recognised when contracts for sale are unconditional. Traffic and Parking Infringements Traffic and parking infringements are recognised when tickets are issued. Licences and Permits Revenue derived from licences and permits are recognised on application. Development and Financial Contributions Development contributions are recognised when the work is carried out and are no longer refundable. Sales of Goods (Retail) The sale of goods is classified as exchange revenue. Sales of goods are recognised when a product is sold to the customer. Retail sales are usually in cash or by credit card. The recorded revenue is the gross amount of sale, including credit card fees payable for the transaction. Such fees are included in distribution costs. Sales of Services Sales of services are recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered, by reference to completion of the specific transaction assessed on the basis of the actual service provided as a proportion of the total services to be provided. Rental Revenue Rental revenue is recognised in the period that it relates to. Interest Income Interest revenue is exchange revenue and is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method. When a receivable is impaired, the Council reduces the carrying amount to its recoverable amount, being the estimated future cash flow discounted at original effective interest rate of the instrument, and continues unwinding the discount as interest income. Interest income on impaired loans is recognised using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. Dividend Income Dividends are classified as exchange revenue and are recognised when the right to receive payment is established. Donated, Subsidised or Vested Assets Where a physical asset is acquired for nil or nominal consideration the fair value of the asset received is recognised as revenue. Grants and Subsidies Grants and subsidies received in relation to the provision of services are recognised on a percentage of completion basis. Other

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued grants and subsidies are recognised when receivable. The Council receives the majority of grants and subsidies income from New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) which subsidises part of the Council’s costs in maintaining the local road infrastructure.

1.9.

Income Tax

The Council is exempt from income tax except on interest or other income received from certain trading activities. The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the national income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted for each jurisdiction. The relevant tax rates are applied to the cumulative amounts of deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the deferred tax asset or liability. An exception is made for certain temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability. No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised in relation to these temporary differences if they arose in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.

1.10.

Goods and Services (GST)

The Statement of Comprehensive Revenue has been prepared so that all components are stated exclusive of GST. All items in the Statement of Financial Position are stated net of GST, with the exception of receivables and payables, which include GST invoiced. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed exclusive of GST.

1.11. Leases The Council is the Lessee Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Council has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s inception at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in other long term payables. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate on the finance balance outstanding. The interest element of the finance cost is charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. The property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term. Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

The Council is the Lessor Assets leased to third parties under operating leases are included in property, plant and equipment in the Statement of Financial Position. They are depreciated over their expected useful lives on a basis consistent with similar owned property, plant and equipment. Rental revenue (net of any incentives given to lessees) is recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.

1.12.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the Statement of Financial Position.

1.13.

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less provision for doubtful debts. Trade receivables are due for settlement no more than 150 days from the date of recognition for land development and resale debtors, and no more than 30 days for other debtors. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an on going basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. A provision for impairment of receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Council will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. The amount of the provision is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure.

1.14. Inventories Raw Materials and Stores, Work In Progress and Finished Goods Raw materials and stores, and finished goods are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on the basis of weighted average costs. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

Inventory Held for Distribution Inventories held for distribution are measured either at cost or at cost adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential. These assets are held for distribution at no charge in the ordinary course of the Council’s operations.

1.15.

Non-current Assets Held For Sale

Non-current assets are classified as held for sale and stated at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write down of the asset to fair value less costs to sell in the Council’s operating costs. A gain is recognised for any subsequent increases in fair value less costs to sell of an asset, but not in excess of any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised. A gain or loss not previously recognised by the date of the sale of the non-current asset is recognised at the date of derecognition. Non-current assets (including those that are part of a disposal group) are not depreciated or amortised while they are classified as held for sale. Interest and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale continue to be recognised. Non-current assets classified as held for sale and the assets of a disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately from the other assets in the Statement of Financial Position. The liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately from other liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position.

1.16.

Investments and Other Financial Assets

Financial Assets at Fair Value through surplus or deficit This category has two sub categories: financial assets held for trading, and those designated at fair value through the surplus or deficit on initial recognition. A financial asset is classified as held for trading if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if so designated by management. The policy of management is to designate a financial asset if there exists the possibility it will be sold in the short term and the asset is subject to frequent changes in fair value. Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realised within 12 months of the Statement of Financial Position date.

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued active market. They arise when the Council provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of selling the receivable. They are included in current assets. Those with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance date are classified as non-current assets.

Held to Maturity Investments Held to maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the Council’s management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after balance date, which are included in non-current assets. Financial Assets at Fair Value through Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure Available for sale financial assets, comprising principally marketable equity securities, are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category at initial recognition, or not classified in any of the other categories above. They are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the Statement of Financial Position date. Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade date, the date on which the Council commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value in the surplus or deficit. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Council has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

Measurement of Investments and Other Financial Assets Available for sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through surplus or deficit are subsequently carried at fair value. Loans and receivables and held to maturity investments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the financial assets at fair value through surplus or deficit category are included in the i Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure in the period in which they arise. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of non-monetary securities classified as fair value through comprehensive revenue are recognised in comprehensive revenue in the fair value investments revaluation reserve. When securities classified as available for sale are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments are included in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure as gains and losses from investment securities.

Fair Value Changes The fair values of quoted investments are based on current bid prices. If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the Council establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include reference to the fair values of recent arm’s length transactions, involving the same instruments or other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models refined to reflect the issuer’s specific circumstances.

Impairment of Financial Assets The Council assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of equity securities classified as available for sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of a security below its cost is considered in determining whether the security is impaired. If any such evidence exists for available for sale financial assets, the cumulative loss measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in the surplus or deficit is removed from equity and recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure. Impairment losses recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure on equity instruments are not reversed through the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure.

1.17. Derivatives Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each balance date. The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. The Council designates certain derivatives as either; (1) hedges of the fair value of recognised assets or liabilities or a firm commitment (fair value hedge); or (2) hedges of highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges). The Council documents at the inception of the transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. The Council also documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been and will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items.

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued Fair Value Hedge Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in the surplus or deficit, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.

Cash Flow Hedge The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in equity in the hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure . Amounts accumulated in equity are recycled in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure in the periods when the hedged item will affect surplus or deficit (for instance when the forecast sale that is hedged takes place). However, when the forecast transaction that is hedged results in the recognition of a non-financial asset (for example, plant) or a non-financial liability, the gains and losses previously deferred in equity are transferred from equity and included in the measurement of the initial cost or carrying amount of the asset or liability When a hedging instrument expires or is sold or terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately transferred to the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure.

Derivatives that do not qualify for Hedge Accounting Certain derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument that does not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised immediately in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure.

1.18.

Fair Value Estimation

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes. The fair value of forward exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange market rates at the Statement of Financial Position date. The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Council for similar financial instruments.

1.19.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Items of property, plant and equipment are initially recognised at cost, which includes purchase price plus directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Where a physical asset is acquired for nil or nominal consideration the fair value of the asset received is recognised as revenue. Assets which are revalued are shown at fair value (which is based on periodic valuations by external independent valuers that are performed with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying value does not differ materially from fair value) less subsequent depreciation. Any accumulated depreciation at the date of revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of the asset. Roading infrastructure assets are valued at depreciated replacement cost and revalued annually. Investment properties are revalued annually and shown at fair value. Land and Buildings are revalued three yearly are shown at fair value. Library Books are revalued annually and shown at fair value. All other property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Cost may also include transfers from equity of any gains/losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency purchases of property, plant and equipment. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Council and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure during the financial period in which they are incurred. Increases in the carrying amounts arising on revalued assets are credited to a revaluation reserve in public equity. To the

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued extent that the increase reverses a decrease previously recognised in the surplus or deficit, the increase is first recognised in the surplus or deficit. Decreases that reverse previous increases of the same asset are first charged against revaluation reserve directly in equity to the extent of the remaining reserve attributable to the asset; all other decreases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment other than land is calculated on a straight line basis at rates that will write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic lives. The following rates have been applied: Buildings and structural improvements Fixed plant and equipment Mobile plant and equipment Motor vehicles Furniture and fittings Office equipment Library bookstock

Depreciation % 2 to 10% 5 to 20% 5 to 50% 10 to 33.33% 4 to 20% 8 to 66.67% 7 to 25%

Depreciation of infrastructural and restricted assets is calculated on a straight line basis at rates that will write off their cost or valuation over their expected useful economic lives. The expected lives, in years, of major classes of infrastructural and restricted assets are as follows: Useful Life (Years) Roading* Base course Surfacings Concrete pavers Footpaths and pathways/walkways Drainage Bridges and structures Road lighting Traffic services and safety Water Reticulation Reservoirs Pump stations Stormwater Reticulation Pump stations Sewerage Reticulation Pump stations Milliscreen Outfall Others Grandstands, community and sports halls Sportsgrounds, parks and reserves improvements Buildings on reserves Pools Inner harbour

70 12 70 15 - 80 14 - 80 20 - 100 4 - 50 10 -25 56 - 107 100 15 - 80 80 - 100 15 - 80 80 - 100 15 - 80 10 - 80 60 50 10 - 50 10 - 50 10 - 50 20 - 50

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each Statement of Financial Position date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (Note 1.15). Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are recognised in the surplus or deficit. When revalued assets are sold, it is Council’s policy to transfer the amounts included in other reserves in respect of those assets to retained earnings.

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued Note(*): The expected lives of Roading Assets is currently under review by specialist professional staff of an independent organisation. This may result in changes to the depreciation rates applied to these assets.

1.20.

Investment Property

Investment property is held for long term rental yields and capital appreciation and is not occupied by the Council or held to meet service delivery objectives. Properties leased to third parties under operating leases will generally be classified as investment property unless:

the property is held to meet service delivery objectives, rather than to earn rentals or for capital appreciation;

the occupants provide services that are integral to the operation of the owner’s business and/or these services could not be provided efficiently and effectively by the lessee in another location;

the property is being held for future delivery of services;

the lessor uses services of the owner and those services are integral to the reasons for their occupancy of the property.

Investment property is carried at fair value, representing open market value determined annually by external valuers. Changes in fair values are recognised in the surplus or deficit.

1.21.

Intangible Assets

Trademarks and Licences Trademarks and licences have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated using the straight line method to allocate the cost of trademarks and licences over their estimated useful lives, which vary from 3 to 5 years.

Computer Software Acquired computer software and software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortised over their estimates useful lives of 3 to 5 years. Cost associated with developing or maintaining computer software are recognised as an expense as incurred. Costs that are directly associated with the production of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Council, and that will generate economic benefits exceeding costs beyond one year, are recognised as intangible assets. Direct costs include the software development employee costs and an appropriate portion of relevant overheads. Computer software development costs recognised as assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives not exceeding 3 years.

1.22.

Impairment of Assets

Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation or depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Where the future economic benefits of an asset are not primarily dependent on the asset’s ability to generate net cash inflows, and where the Council would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as the depreciated replacement cost of the asset. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units).

1.23.

Trade and Other Payables

These amounts are recorded at their face value and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Council prior to the end of financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

1.24. Borrowings Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost . Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenditure over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Council has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the Statement of Financial Position date.

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued 1.25.

Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

1.26. Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Council has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating deficits . Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pretax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. An increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as an interest expense.

1.27.

Grant Expenditure

Non-discretionary grants are those grants that are awarded if the grant application meets the specified criteria and are recognised as expenditure when an application that meets the specified criteria for the grant has been received. Discretionary grants are those grants where the Council has no obligation to award on receipt of the grant application and are recognised as expenditure when a successful applicant has been notified of the Council’s decision.

1.28.

Employee Benefits

Wages and Salaries, Annual Leave and Sick Leave Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for nonaccumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and measured at the rates paid or payable.

Long Service Leave and Gratuities The liability for long service leave and gratuities is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

Retirement Benefit Obligations Current and former employees of the Council are entitled to benefits on retirement, disability or death from the Council’s multi-employer benefit scheme. The scheme manager, National Provident Fund, have advised Council there is no consistent and reliable basis for allocating the obligation scheme assets and cost of the multi-employer defined benefit scheme to individual participating employers. As a result, the scheme is accounted for as a defined contribution plan and contributions are recognised as an expense as they become payable. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset if a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available.

Bonus Plans The Council recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued 1.29.

Biological Assets

Livestock Livestock are measured at their fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs. The fair value of livestock is determined based on market prices of livestock of similar age, breed and genetic merit.

1.30.

Net Assets/Equity

Net Assets/Equity is the community’s interest in the Council and is measured as the difference between total assets and total liabilities. Net Assets or Equity is disaggregated and classified into a number of components. The components of net assets or equity are:

Retained Earnings

Restricted Reserves

Fair Value and Hedging Reserves

Asset Revaluation Reserves

Restricted and Council Created Reserves

Restricted reserves are a component of equity generally representing a particular use to which various parts of equity have been assigned. Reserves may be legally restricted or created by the Council. Restricted reserves are those subject to specific conditions accepted as binding by the Council and which may not be revised by the Council without reference to the Courts or a third party. Transfers from these reserves may be made only for certain specified purposes or when certain specified conditions are met. Also included in restricted reserves are reserves restricted by Council decision. The Council may alter them without references to any third party or the Courts. Transfers to and from these reserves are at the discretion of the Council.

1.31.

Budget Figures

The budget figures are those approved by the Council and adopted as a part of the Council’s Ten Year Plan or as revised and approved by Council prior to the commencement of the year in the Annual Plan. The budget figures have been prepared in accordance with previous NZ GAAP, using accounting policies that are consistent with those adopted by the Council for the preparation of the financial statements. These prospective statements have been prepared to comply with new PBE standards but there is considered to be a minimal impact as a result of this.

1.32.

Cost Allocation

Direct costs are those costs directly attributable to a significant activity. Indirect costs are those costs, which cannot be identified in an economically feasible manner, with a significant activity. Direct costs are charged directly to significant activities. Indirect costs are charged to significant activities using appropriate cost drivers such as actual usage, staff numbers and floor area.

1.33.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

In preparing these prospective financial statements the Council has made estimates and assumptions concerning the future. These estimates and assumptions may differ from the subsequent actual results. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations or future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed as follows.

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Statement of Accounting Policies continued Infrastructural Assets There are a number of assumptions and estimates used when performing depreciated replacement cost valuations over infrastructural assets. These include: The physical deterioration and condition of an asset, for example the Council could be carrying an asset at an amount that does not reflect its actual condition. This is particularly so for those assets which are underground such as stormwater, wastewater and water supply pipes. This risk is minimised by Council performing a combination of physical inspections and condition modelling assessments of underground assets;

estimating any obsolescence or surplus capacity of an asset; and

estimating the remaining useful lives over which the asset will be depreciated. These estimates can be impacted by the local conditions, for example weather patterns and traffic growth. If useful lives do not reflect the actual consumption of the benefits of the asset, then the Council could be over or under estimating the annual depreciation charge recognised as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. To minimise this risk, the Council’s infrastructural asset useful lives have been determined with reference to the NZ Infrastructural Asset Valuation and Depreciation Guidelines published by the National Asset Management Steering Group, and have been adjusted for local conditions based on past experience. Asset inspections and deterioration and condition modelling are also carried out regularly as part of the Council asset management planning activities, which gives the Council further assurance over its useful life estimates.

Experienced independent valuers perform the Council’s infrastructural asset revaluations except for above and below ground water, wastewater and stormwater assets where the independent valuer peer reviews Council’s valuations.

Critical Judgements in Applying Napier City Council’s Accounting Policies Management has exercised the following critical judgements in applying the Council’s accounting policies for the period ended 30 June 2015.

Classification of Property The Council owns a number of leasehold land and rental properties. The receipt of market-based rentals from these properties is incidental to the holding of these properties. In the case of residential leasehold properties, there are legal restrictions applying to how Council can manage these properties and in the case of rental properties, these are held as part of the Council’s social housing policy or to secure the ability to undertake long term city development projects. As these properties are held for service delivery objectives, they have been accounted for as property, plant and equipment.

1.34.

Prospective Financial Information

The financial information contained in this document is propective financial information in terms of accounting standard PBE FRS 42. The actual results achieved for any financial year, are also likely to vary from the information presented and may vary materially depending on the circumstances that arise during that period. These prospective financial statements were authorised for issue on 18th June 2014 by Napier City Council. The Council is responsible for the prospective financial statements presented, including the assumptions underlying these prospective financial statements and all other disclosures. The Annual Plan is prospective and as such contains no actual operating results.

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Significant Forecasting Assumptions Introduction Schedule 10 (section 17) of the Local Government Act 2002, No. 84, requires that Council identifies the significant forecasting assumptions and risks underlying the financial estimates. Where there is a high level of uncertainty Council is required to state the reason for that level of uncertainty and provide an estimate of the potential effects on the financial assumptions. Council has made a number of assumptions which apply organisation wide. These assumptions are outlined below. Assumptions that apply only to specific activities are outlined in the Activity Management Plans for the activities concerned. The broad basis upon which the financial summaries were prepared is as follows:

Capital costs – based on the Prospective Ten Year Capital Plan, with rates and loans funding determined in accordance with Council’s policy on Funding of Capital Expenditure in the Revenue and Financing Policy on page 37 to page 70 of Appendix A of the 2012 – 2022 Ten Year Plan. The costs for 2014/15 have been inflated as detailed in Corporate Assumption 1.

Personnel, operating and maintenance costs. The 2014/15 forecasts include forecast cost of existing services plus the cost of approved new services and/or increases in the level of existing services. The costs for 2014/15 are based either on actual costs and prices at 1 November 2013, or with the addition of CPI of 0.7%, PPI of 1.1%, or LCI of 2.1% as appropriate. The inflation rates used are based on Statistics New Zealand reported levels at June 2013.

Internal borrowings have been estimated on current borrowings and planned new internal borrowings, with calculations based on Corporate Assumption 17.

Specific Corporate Assumptions 1.

Inflation

Assumption Inflation has been assumed at 0.7% or CPI, at 1.1% or PPI where applicable and 1.5% for contract costs falling under NZS3910. These indices are those reported by New Zealand Statistics at 30 June 2013 and increases are added to operating and capital expenditure where applicable.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates The inflation forecasts could be incorrect, affecting the validity of the plan costs. There is consensus that inflation rates will rise in the next two to five years. The timing of these increases are still unknown.

Level of Uncertainty Moderate.

2.

Capital Plan - Inflation Forecasts Future Years Capital

15/16

16/17

17/18

18/19

19/20

20/21

21/22

3.9

3.3

3.4

3.6

3.8

4.0

4.3

3. Contracts Assumption Apart from the general provision for inflation, as per Corporate Assumption 1, other significant variations to the terms or prices of contracts which will apply when contracts are renewed or retendered have been included in the estimates where these are known.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Contract terms and prices could differ, although the inclusion of inflation in the estimates will largely mitigate any unfavourable effects.

Level of Uncertainty Low.

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Significant Forecasting Assumptions continued 4.

Population Growth

Assumption The following population growth projection figures are based on New Zealand Statistics subnational population projections at 30 June 2013 for the 2013 year. Population projections have been calculated using an average of the medium and high population projection data for Napier, as at March 2014. 30 June 2013

57,240 (2013 Census)

30 June 2014

57,720 (Projection)

30 June 2015

58,200 (Projection)

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Actual population growth could differ.

Level of Uncertainty Moderate to High.

5.

Household Growth

Assumption The following household growth projection figures are based on the actual Napier City Council new households consents records. The projections have been calculated based on a slower than average uptake for years 2014 and 2015 to take into consideration the downturn in the property development market Total Households

Infill

Greenfield

Rural Residential

2013 (Actual)

Year to 30 June

24,869

40%

50%

10%

2014 (Estimate)

25,029

45%

49%

6%

2015 (Estimate)

25,189

50%

44%

6%

The accumulating growth in the rating base resulting from the increase in the number of rateable properties has been transferred to the Subdivision and Urban Growth Fund. This fund is used to meet the cost of servicing new loans internally raised for the purposes of this plan) to provide additional infrastructural assets required as a result of urban growth, and to meet any shortfall from financial contributions funding. From the excess to requirements accumulating in the Subdivision and Urban Growth Fund, transfers back to General Rates have been provided at $1.25M for 2014/15.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Actual physical growth could differ, although the financial implications of this are largely mitigated by the way Council funds and accounts for growth, and by altering the timing of projects in the Ten Year Capital Plan to coincide with actual trigger points or demand.

Level of Uncertainty Moderate to High.

Effects of High Level of Uncertainty Slower growth than that assumed could result in lower revenue from Development Levies/Financial Contributions and Consents. The financial implications of this can however be managed. Council carefully monitors growth and adjusts the timing of expenditure for growth related projects based on both revised market demand and revenue timing. Timing adjustments would be made in future annual plans.

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Significant Forecasting Assumptions continued 6.

Visitor Numbers

Assumption The 2013 actual quantity is from information provided by Statistics New Zealand. The estimated visitor numbers the 2013/14 and 2014/15 years have been used for the purposes of the plan. These are based on forecasts received from Council’s economic adviser. Year ended 30 June

2013 (Actual)

500,206

2014 (Estimate)

525,000

2015 (Estimate)

540,000

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Actual visitor numbers could differ, affecting the financial returns in tourism activities

Level of Uncertainty Moderate.

7.

Levels of Service

Assumption No significant changes in levels of service are assumed, except where there are changes specifically outlined in particular Activity Management Plans or are able to be achieved without increased cost.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Any significant changes to the level of future services would need to be identified in a future Ten Year Plan or as an amendment to the current Annual Plan, and the cost implications outlined.

Level of Uncertainty Low.

8. Technology Assumption While it is recognised that advances in technology over the forecast period could change the way activity is carried out, the forecasts are based on known technology as currently applied within the Council.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates New technology could change the way activity is carried out, affecting both financial estimates and levels of service.

Level of Uncertainty High.

Effects of High Level of Uncertainty The impact of changing technology is unknown but is reviewed on an on-going basis and would be taken into account in the Ten Year Plan. The effects are also considered in Annual Plans and have been provided for where necessary.

9.

Useful Life of Significant Assets

Assumption The assumed useful lives are outlined in the Statement of Accounting Policies.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Any significant change in useful life could affect the validity of the estimates, but the financial implications would not be significant

Level of Uncertainty Low.

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Significant Forecasting Assumptions continued 10.

Sources of Funds for Future Replacement of Significant Assets

Assumption It is assumed that significant infrastructural assets will be subject to continual renewal, and funded in the Ten Year Capital Plan at the levels reflected in the various Asset Management Plans for infrastructural assets. The source of funding any replacement of other significant assets is determined and disclosed in the Ten Year Capital Plan. Refer also to the Funding of Capital Expenditure section of the Revenue and Financing Policy and the Financial Strategy.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates A future Council could change the basis and level of funding, but this should only be done through a future Ten Year Plan or an amendment to the Ten Year Plan, with the implications clearly outlined.

Level of Uncertainty Low.

11.

Asset Sales

Assumption It is assumed there will be no asset sales apart from: Freeholding of residential leasehold properties at the request of lessees – has been estimated at two for the year. All proceeds from asset sales will be applied in accordance with Council’s policy on the use of proceeds from asset sales.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates 1

A higher or lower level of freeholding of leasehold properties.

2

A future Council could change the use of the proceeds from future asset sales, but this should only be done through a future Ten Year Plan or an amendment to the Ten Year Plan.

Level of Uncertainty 1 High. 2 Low.

Effects of High Level of Uncertainty No significant effect as the use of the proceeds has not been ascertained.

12.

Asset Revaluations

Assumption Comprehensive asset revaluations are undertaken every three years. The financial statements are based on the cyclical revaluation at 30 June 2014 having been completed. Roading, Library and Investment property are revalued annually. A general revaluation is planned for the 2013/14 year. Revaluation indices used for the plan are based on the BERL revised inflation factors. The three yearly revaluation adjustment in the Ten Year Plan was reflected in 2014/15 instead of 2013/14 as per the cycle. These are now being correctly shown in the comparative Annual Plan amounts for the Ten Year Plan.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates The forecast valuation of assets could be incorrect, affecting the validity of the estimates

Level of Uncertainty High

Effects of High Level of Uncertainty Variations in asset values following a general revaluation will affect the 2013/14 value of assets and the comprehensive income statement total comprehensive income. However there would be no impact to the level of rates required to fund operations in the plan year. Impacts would be in the year following the plan with higher levels of depreciation. Note: there would be no impact on succeeding years capital plans as the same inflation factors applied to revaluations are applied to the capital plan.

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Significant Forecasting Assumptions continued 13.

Completion of Capital Projects

Assumption Capital projects are assumed to be completed in the year budgeted, except for the following major projects, where expenditure budgeted in previous years will be incurred during 2014/15. Park Island Bond Field Extension Whakarire Avenue Breakwater Westshore Beach Reprofiling

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Actual experience shows some projects are not completed in the year budgeted.

Level of Uncertainty High. Expected project timing is based on the best estimate available.

Effects of High Level of Uncertainty No significant effect as unutilised budgets are carried forward. Where projects are funded from loans, budgeted interest costs are allocated to the project to offset price changes due to inflation.

14.

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)

Assumption The NZTA are currently consulting with Councils and other parties on changes to their existing funding models. It is assumed that NZTA requirements, specifications and subsidy levels will not change before 30 June 2015.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates A change in the requirements could affect the validity of the estimates by way of funding available for subsidised work and the level of service delivered. The extent of any change would influence the significance on the estimates.

Level of Uncertainty High.

Effects of High Level of Uncertainty A 1% reduction in subsidy received from NZTA would reduce funding for maintenance and renewal work by $65,000. In the short to medium term it would be necessary to reprioritise work, from renewal to maintenance, to ensure there is a minimal perceivable effect on the condition of the roads. Over the longer term a backlog of renewal work would be created that would need to be caught up on in the future.

15.

Vested Assets

Assumption Assets vested in the Council following subdivision have been included in the forecasts at an average annual expected value over the period of the plan. Calculation of average annual expected value is based on the Napier Urban Growth Strategy and timing of known or proposed developments over the next 2 years.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Subdivisions may not proceed, or costs/timing will differ. Annual value of vested assets may fluctuate significantly between plan years and in total. Impact would be to both Statement of Income and Statement of Financial Position.

Level of Uncertainty Moderate.

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Significant Forecasting Assumptions continued 16. Depreciation Assumption Depreciation rates applying to existing assets are outlined in the Statement of Accounting Policies. Depreciation on new major infrastructural assets is calculated on the expected asset life and commencing from expected time of completion of the project. The depreciation for other items is based on actual expected depreciation rates with a half year applied in the year of purchase. Depreciation is calculated on book values projected immediately preceding 30 June, plus new capital.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates The inflation forecasts could be incorrect, affecting the validity of the value of assets. Capital projects could take longer to complete than budgeted. To some extent these factors mitigate against each other.

Level of Uncertainty Moderate.

17.

Internal Borrowing

Assumption Actual interest rates for existing loans for 2014/15 Loan interest at 4.60% on new loans expected to be uplifted in 2014/15 Actual principal repayments apply for 2014/15. For new loans, principal repayments are calculated on a table loan basis. Actual interest on non-rate-funded loans is allocated directly to the activity to which the loan applies. In addition, interest on some ratefunded loans is allocated similarly, namely:

Interest on Rental Housing loans allocated to Retirement and Rental Housing Activity.

Interest on National Aquarium of NZ loans allocated to National Aquarium of NZ Activity.

Interest on Museum building loan allocated to MTG Hawke’s Bay Activity.

Interest on Kennedy Park Cabins upgrade allocated to Kennedy Park Resort Activity.

All other rate-funded loan interest is allocated as a “capital charge” to activities based on book value of assets. To establish book value the following assumptions apply:

Support units have been excluded.

Assets funded from finance leases have been excluded.

Excludes activities funded from non-rating sources e.g. Parking, Transfer Station, Lagoon Farm, Plant, Vehicle and Settlement Support.

Book values for Omarunui Landfill, Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery, Rental Housing, National Aquarium of NZ, Kennedy Park Cabins and industries’ share of the Advanced Sewage Treatment Plant have been excluded.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates 1.

Interest rates on borrowed funds are largely influenced by factors external to New Zealand’s environment. A significant change to interest rates would affect the validity of the estimates.

2.

The financial statements assume reserves and special funds revenues received are sufficient to provide internal funding for loan funded capital items. Significant reductions in the cash flow generated by the Parklands Residential Development would alter the ability to fund these items internally and increase Council’s external loans. A change from internal to external debt funding would have no rating impact as the interest rate used to calculate interest payable is not varied according to the source of loans.

Level of Uncertainty 1. N/A 2. Moderate

Effects of High Level of Uncertainty 1.

Changes to interest rates will not impact loan charges in the 2013/14 year due to fixed interest rates for all loans

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Significant Forecasting Assumptions continued 18.

Forecast Return on Investments

Assumption Interest rate on funds invested assumed to be between 3% and 4.5% pa

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Changes in market interest rates and average levels of cash on deposit or invested may differ significantly from plan.

Level of Uncertainty Moderate.

19.

Resource Consents

Assumption Except as may be outlined in particular Activity Management Plans, it is assumed the conditions of Resource Consents held by Council will not be altered significantly.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Conditions of Resource Consents may be altered significantly without Council receiving sufficient warning.

Level of Uncertainty Low.

20.

Council Policy

Assumption No significant changes in Council policy are assumed.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Council could change its policy on any matter in a way that would significantly affect the estimates. Any such change would be identified in a future Ten Year Plan or as an amendment to the current Ten Year Plan and the financial implications outlined.

21.

Local Government Reorganisation

Assumption Council is currently subject to a reorganisation proposal being considered by the Local Government Commission, which in its draft proposal, has recommended a single Unitary Authority for Hawke’s Bay. The draft proposal does not quantify any potential costs or savings and proposes a unified rating system by 2018. There is therefore little expected impact on this Annual Plan.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates It is not considered likely that proposed changes to local government structures in Hawke’s Bay will be implemented before the end of the financial year covered by this Annual Plan.

Level of Uncertainty Low for the Plan period.

22.

External Factors

Assumption External factors and changes arising from central governments “Better Local Government “ initiatives and consequent amendments to the Local Government Act, are not expected to alter the nature of Council’s services.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Unexpected changes, particularly unforeseen legislative changes, could arise that affect the services delivered by Council.

Level of Uncertainty Moderate for the Plan period.

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Significant Forecasting Assumptions continued 23.

Natural Disasters

Assumption It is assumed there will be no level of major natural disaster or similar event that cannot be funded out of budgetary provisions.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Natural Adverse Event(s) could occur at a level where the affects could not be funded within budget. The financial effects are partly mitigated by special risk insurance related to underground infrastructural assets.

Level of Uncertainty Low.

24.

Building Industry

Assumption No significant impact on costs has been observed arising from the demands for resources to rebuild Christchurch following the earthquakes of September 2010 and February 2011, and a building industry upturn has resulted from the improvement in the economy.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Legislative and economic change can have a significant impact on the building industry. Recent examples are the changes to loan deposit requirements and increases in the Official Cash Rate on borrowing costs.

Level of Uncertainty High.

Effects of High Level of Uncertainty As Council budgets its capital requirements within a fixed level of rates funding which is increased annually by inflation, the effects will be on the timing of delivery of projects within the Capital Plan. The budgets for projects not completed would be carried forward as outlined in Corporate Assumption 13.

25.

Seismic Assessments - Council Owned Buildings

Assumption The Canterbury earthquakes have heightened awareness of the risk that building owners face and Council has implemented a seismic review of its building stock. The review is taking place on a prioritised basis and the full outcome and financial implications of the review will take time to be determined. Council believes that the outcomes of the seismic assessments will best be considered once the majority of the assessments are completed, when any work required can be planned and prioritised. This will be addressed when Council reviews its TYP in 2015.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Early assessments might indicate significant remedial costs to Council.

Level of Uncertainty Moderate.

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Significant Forecasting Assumptions continued 26.

Climate Change

Assumption It is assumed that any climate change arising from global warming will not impact in any significant way on the Napier community during the period covered by the plan. This assumption is based on assessments carried out by the Works Asset Department on changes to rainfall intensity with regard to possible climate change outcomes on Local Government functions and also to the guidance document regarding sea level rise, provided by the Ministry for the Environment. Council also commissioned and received from NIWA a report titled “Impacts of Climate Change on High Intensity Rainfall in Napier” and whilst the report is more directly specific to stormwater management, it is applicable to all services. The Works Asset Department will periodically review the current knowledge on climate change and possible effects. While Council recognises the increasing incidence in ‘rain bomb’ events, the forecasts do not provide for any mitigation of future events. However funding is provided for improving stormwater drainage in the CBD and Taradale, resulting from past events during the last decade.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates Any impact in the short to medium term is likely to be by way of a natural adverse event - see Corporate Assumption 23

Level of Uncertainty Moderate.

27.

Emissions Trading Scheme

Assumption It is assumed that Council will not be eligible for any additional Emission Units under the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme and Council does not undertake activities that require purchase of emission units except indirectly through Council’s holdings in respect of the Omarunui Landfill joint venture (see below). No increase in operating costs arising from emissions related changes to energy costs have been included in the plan due to the uncertainty surrounding these. Reporting obligations under the Emissions Trading Scheme are undertaken by Hastings District Council as the administrative body for the Omarunui Regional Landfill. Emissions related landfill costs are incurred in the landfill, as a separate entity, and passed on to the landfill users through charges to users.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates That Council could become eligible for additional Emissions Units or that energy costs including fuel may increase as a result of the pass through of emission related charges or government changes to fuel charges.

Level of Uncertainty Moderate.

28.

Local Economy

Assumption That Hawke’s Bay economy will continue to have moderate growth rates.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates There is a risk that the local economic growth may not be maintained or may be higher.

Level of Uncertainty High.

Effects of High Level of Uncertainty As this Annual Plan is based around a conservative financial strategy, which encompasses an affordable and sustainable level on rating, impacts on individual ratepayers will not be significant.

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Significant Forecasting Assumptions continued 29

World Economy

Assumption New Zealand’s economy is directly affected by the world economy. The forecasts assume that the world economy will continue its slow recovery.

Risk Underlying Financial Estimates That the world economy could worsen, putting pressure on increasing costs.

Level of Uncertainty Moderate to high.

Effects of High Level of Uncertainty As this Annual Plan is based on a conservative financial strategy, which encompasses an affordable and sustainable level of rating, impacts on individual ratepayers will not be significant.

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Prospective Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2013/14

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

($000)

($000)

($000)

($000)

Revenue 45,938 Rates revenue

47,081

48,846

46,134

3,491 Finance revenue

1,500

720

1,500

1,616 Development and financial contributions

1,985

2,308

1,879

7,782 Subsidies and grants

3,792

4,169

4,789

34,749

43,375

40,898

31,472 Other revenue (4,400) Other gains/(losses) 85,899 Total revenue

1,098

1,094

1,098

90,205

100,512

96,298

Expenditure 25,429 Employee benefit expense

27,463

27,026

26,392

21,099 Depreciation and amortisation

23,013

25,131

22,334

31,570 Other expenses

32,236

38,196

35,231

-

-

141

82,712

90,353

84,098

7,493

10,159

12,200

237

319

225

7,730

10,478

12,425

255 Finance costs 78,353 Total expenditure 7,546 Operating surplus/(deficit) before tax 291 Share of associate surplus/(deficit) 7,837 Surplus/(deficit) before tax - Income tax expense 7,837 Surplus/(deficit) after tax

-

-

-

7,730

10,478

12,425

Other comprehensive revenue (412) Valuation gains/(losses) taken to equity 7,425 Total comprehensive revenue

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5,048

-

-

12,778

10,478

12,425

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Prospective Statement of Revenue and Expense For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

($000)

($000)

($000)

($000)

5,153 Roading

6,045

6,542

5,876

5,047 Solid Waste

5,382

5,800

5,274

674 Stormwater

759

948

847

7,943 Sewerage

8,213

9,029

7,549

3,910 Water Supply

4,724

4,979

4,484

2,479 Recreation

2,538

2,682

2,487

8,097 Social and Cultural

5,188

5,723

5,898

6,783 City Promotion

7,438

8,129

7,640

4,612 Planning and Regulatory

4,977

4,940

4,963

4,123 Property Assets

8,313

15,423

14,875

53,577

64,195

59,893

32,783 Non targeted rates

34,211

34,625

33,995

3,491 Interest Revenue

1,500

720

1,500

592 Rendering of services

596

632

596

212 Other Revenue

321

340

314

90,205

100,512

96,298

Total operating revenue (Activity Cost of Service Statements)

48,821 Total operating revenue Other revenue (as per Statement of Comprehensive Revenue)

85,899 Total revenue Total operating expenditure (Activity Cost of Service Statements) 1,799 Democracy and Governance 16,531 Roading

2,289

2,232

2,122

15,239

16,732

14,631

4,933 Solid Waste

5,215

5,597

5,079

3,308 Stormwater

3,908

3,919

3,524

6,549 Sewerage

7,461

8,201

6,786

4,025 Water Supply

4,304

4,479

4,034

10,386 Recreation

11,434

11,604

10,965

12,752 Social and Cultural

14,487

14,881

14,010

9,061 City Promotion

9,447

10,443

9,855

5,629 Planning and Regulatory

6,341

6,466

6,148

4,283 Property Assets

3,778

8,321

7,968

83,903

92,875

85,122

79,256 Total operating expenditure Other expenditure (as per Statement of Comprehensive Revenue) (1,543) Internal expenditure

(2,082)

(3,342)

(1,980)

223 Rates remissions

183

160

164

417 Other expenses

708

660

792

82,712

90,353

84,098

7,493

10,159

12,200

237

319

225

7,730

10,478

12,425

-

-

-

7,730

10,478

12,425

78,353 Total expenditure

7,546

Operating surplus/(deficit) before tax (as per Statement of Comprehensive Revenue)

291 Share of associate surplus/(deficit) 7,837 Surplus/(deficit) before tax (as per Statement of Comprehensive Revenue) - Income tax expense 7,837 Surplus/(deficit) after tax

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Prospective Statement of Changes in Net Assets/Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

Annual Plan

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

($000)

($000)

($000)

($000)

729,276

743,873

730,621

7,730

10,478

12,425

(21)

(80)

-203

736,986

754,271

742,843

716,220 7,837 865 724,922

Retained earnings at beginning of period Surplus/(Deficit) after tax [i] Transfers to/from Restricted Reserves Retained earnings at close of period Other reserves

627,733

690,469

690,953

634,324

9,106

Restricted reserves at beginning of period

3,714

3,600

2,680

(100)

Fair value through equity reserve at beginning of period

(120)

(107)

(100)

694,063

694,446

636,904

5,048

0

62,446

21

80

203

5,069

80

62,649

636,739

Revaluation reserves at beginning of period

Other reserves at beginning of period Movements

(412)

Valuation gains/(losses) on revaluation [ii]

(863)

Transfers to/from Retained earnings

(1,275) 625,514 10,070 (120) 635,464 1,360,386

7,425

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Total movements in other reserves Revaluation reserves at close of period

695,517

690,953

696,770

Restricted reserves at close of period

3,735

3,680

2,883

Fair value through equity reserve at close of period

(120)

(107)

(100)

699,132

694,526

699,553

1,436,118

1,448,797

1,442,396

12,778

10,478

74,871

Other reserves at close of period Total Equity Total comprehensive income includes items [i] and [ii] above

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Prospective Statement of Financial Position For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

($000)

($000)

($000)

($000)

ASSETS Current assets 8,003

Cash and cash equivalents

8,233

2,976

5,829

8,450

Debtors and other receivables

9,582

12,450

12,654

3,938

Inventories

4,447

4,662

4,677

300

300

300

8,000

5,033

5,000

30,562

25,421

28,460

1,382,176

1,392,916

1,383,756

418

811

903

2,740

5,053

2,058

33,482

38,806

35,992

4,617

4,906

4,439

349

2,246

7,075

264

Biological assets

73,374

Other financial assets

94,029

Total current assets Non-current assets

1,244,745 390 2,480 31,290 4,340 849

Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets Inventories Investment property Investment in associates Other financial assets

1,284,094

Total non-current assets

1,423,782

1,444,738

1,434,223

1,378,123

Total assets

1,454,344

1,470,159

1,462,683

10,811

13,859

12,133

3,810

3,416

3,669

4

4

8

14,625

17,279

15,810

1,260

1,524

1,420

780

780

1,040

1,561

1,779

2,013

0

0

4

3,601

4,083

4,477

18,226

21,362

20,287

LIABILITIES Current liabilities 8,649

Creditors and other payables

3,226

Employee benefit liabilities

2,008

Borrowings

13,883

Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities

1,007

Provisions

1,294

Revenue Received in Advance

1,540

Employee benefit liabilities

13 3,854 17,737

Borrowings Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities EQUITY

724,922

Retained earnings

736,986

754,271

742,843

635,464

Other reserves

699,132

694,526

699,553

1,360,386

Total public equity

1,436,118

1,448,797

1,442,396

1,378,123

Total liabilities and equity

1,454,344

1,470,159

1,462,683

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Prospective Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

($000)

($000)

($000)

($000)

47,070

48,818

46,124

1,500

720

1,500

38,585

46,761

44,550

(61,605)

(64,188)

(61,570)

-

-

(141)

25,550

32,111

30,463

Cash flows from operating activities 45,682 3,317 43,353 (57,440) (289) 34,623

Receipts from rates revenue Interest received Receipts from other revenue Payments to suppliers and employees Interest paid Net cash from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities

1,707

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

139,489

Proceeds from withdrawal of investments

(28,384)

Purchase of property, plant, equipment and intangibles

(142,036) (29,224)

Acquisition of investments Net cash from investing activities

1,124

213

172

17,000

5,000

19,925

(38,983)

(40,428)

(50,500)

(4,735)

(205)

(5,000)

(25,594)

(35,417)

(35,403)

Cash flows from financing activities -

Proceeds from borrowings

-

-

-

(2,008)

Repayment of borrowings

(2,004)

(8)

(2,008)

(2,008)

Net cash from financing activities

(2,004)

(8)

(2,008)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts

(2,106)

(3,317)

(7,044)

10,339

6,293

12,873

8,233

2,976

5,829

3,391 4,612 8,003

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Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts at the beginning of the period Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts at the close of the period

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Notes of Changes between the TYP for 2014/15 and the 2014/15 Annual Plan Significant variances between the 2014/15 Ten Year Plan (TYP) and 2014/15 Annual Plan are outlined below. Reference numbers indicated correspond with note references in the Prospective Statement of Revenue and Expense, the Prospective Statement of Changes in Net Assets/Equity, the Prospective Statement of Financial Position and the Prospective Statement of Cash Flows in the 2014/15 Annual Plan.

1) General a)

The opening equity forecast as at 1 July 2014 shown in the Prospective Statement of Financial Changes in Net Assets/ Equity has been updated to reflect the most recent information available. This update includes changes flowing from the reported results for the 2012/13 financial year.

b)

Inflation factors used for the forecast variance from revaluation of assets applied to the TYP for 2014/15 varies from the plan. This reflects the lower actual inflation for the 12/13 year and forecast inflation for the 14/15 year.

c)

The TYP comparatives in the Prospective Statement of Income have been adjusted to include the Municipal Theatre Activity in the City Promotion Group instead of the Social and Cultural Group.

d)

Valuation gains/losses were incorrectly shown in the Prospective Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense TYP for 2014/15. This has been removed for comparative purposes.

e)

In the Funding Impact Statements, Whole of Council and Activity Groups, the comparatives for the 2014/15 year of the TYP and 2013/14 Annual Plan have been restated to correct an error in the documents. The Application of Capital funding and Capital expenditure includes Vested Asset expenditure in “Increase/(decrease) in reserves” rather than in “to meet additional demand”.

2)

Prospective Statement of Income

The TYP 2014/15 and AP 2014/15 operating revenue and expenditure has been restated for the Social and Cultural and City Promotion Groups to correctly include the Municipal Theatre activity in City Promotion rather than in Social and Cultural as in past plans.

3)

Prospective Statement of Comprehensive Income - Revenue

Council Forecast Revenue Finance Income 120,000 Other Gains Losses

Thousands

100,000 80,000

Development & Financial Contributions

60,000

Subsidies & Grants

40,000

Other Revenue

20,000 ‐

Rates Annual Plan 14/15

TYP 14/15

a)

Rates Revenue – The level of rates revenue proposed in the Annual Plan is 3.8% lower than anticipated in the TYP. The variance is the result of forecast inflation levels for the 2014/15 year. Actual recorded inflation is substantially lower than that forecast for the 2013/14 year as is the 2014/15 year forecast. The TYP included an expected $1.2M of inflation for the 2013/14 year. The lower actual and forecast inflation levels have impacted Council operating costs and the direct and indirect costs of the capital plan resulting in a rating level of $47.1M compared to the TYP forecast of $48.8M. This is around $71 per rateable property lower than forecast when the TYP was prepared.

b)

Finance Income – Finance Income or interest received on funds invested is expected to be +$0.8M above that forecast in the 2014/15 TYP. This is due to a cash position above the opening level assumed in the TYP for the commencement of the 2014/15 year.

c)

Other Revenue – Other revenue for 2014/15 Annual Plan is $8.6M below that forecast in the TYP. Significant variations from the plan are:

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Explanatory Notes of Changes continued Description

Increase+/Decrease –

Million Rental Income

-$0.6

Retail & Product Sales

-$0.6

Financial contributions

-$0.3

Sales Residential Development

-$6.7

Rendering of Services

-$0.3

Rental Income, Retail & Product Sales and User Charges & Rendering of Services have been reduced in line with the cumulative lower inflation rates now forecast compared to those forecast for the 2014/15 TYP and to reflect reduced demand for residential sections.

4)

Prospective Statement of Comprehensive Income – Operating Expenditure

Council Operating Expenditure $100,000

Finance costs

Thousands

$80,000 Other expenses

$60,000 $40,000

Depreciation and amortisation

$20,000 $0 Annual Plan 14/15

a)

Employee benefit expenses Ten Year Plan 14/15

Employee Benefit Expense

Employee benefit expense is in line with the forecast for the 2014/15 TYP. The level forecast is 4.0% above the Annual Plan for 2013/14. The increase is due to change in the level of Kiwisaver +1% (full year) and an anticipated increase in Kiwisaver uptake, changes in wages and salary rates and additional staff employed for new services including cleaning and maintenance of the bus depot. b)

Other expenses – Other expenses are planned to be 15% or -$5.9M below the 2014/15 TYP inflated forecast level.

Significant items contributing to this reduction: Description

Increase+/Decrease –

Million Inflation Variance

-$2.8

Electricity +$0.1 Insurance +$0.3 Omarunui Landfill Fees

-$0.3

Roading

-$0.2

Residential Development

-$3.5

Tree removal

+$0.1

Operating Costs

+$0.4

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Explanatory Notes of Changes continued Inflation Variance: The inflation variance is the difference between the TYP other expenses and the uninflated TYP values adjusted for inflation at 0.7%. Other variances listed above are after adjustment for inflation differences. Electricity Variance: The electricity variance has been driven by the opening of MTG Hawkes Bay (Museum) due to the larger facility. This has increased costs by $0.1M above the TYP. Insurance Increase: Insurance cost increases for 2014/15 have been advised at $0.3M above the TYP 2014/15 level. This is around 16% above the TYP 2014/15 level and now sits at 4.4% of the total rates revenue. Insurance costs appear to have plateaued since the earthquakes and large future increases are looking unlikely. Omarunui Landfill Fees: Increases in landfill fees as a result of the expected Emissions Trading Scheme cost increases. This scheme has not advanced to the stage forecast in the TYP consequently costs are below those expected. Residential Development: Due to lower forecast sales, costs of development are forecast to be lower than anticipated in the 2014/15 TYP. Any actual increase in sales in the forecast year will also result in increased costs. Roading: Lower levels of work in road amenities will be undertaken due to a decrease in New Zealand Transport Agency funding. The lower level of activity is not expected to impact service levels in the 2014/15 year. Lower operating costs have also been offset by higher total capital expenditure. Operating Costs: Operating costs from goods and services delivered are anticipated to be lower than forecast. This is a result of lower forecast sales in the Annual Plan for 2014/15 than forecast in the 2014/15 TYP. See 3) c) above regarding forecast decrease in retail and product sales.

.

Council Expenditure by Group 2014/15 Annual Plan Democracy and Governance Planning and Regulatory

Operating Expenditure Annual Plan

Social and Cultural

Capital Expenditure Annual Plan

Water Supply Stormwater Roading $0

$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 Thousands

Council Expenditure by Group 2014/15 Ten Year Plan Democracy and Governance Property Assets

Operating Expenditure TYP

Planning and Regulatory City Promotion Social and Cultural

Capital Expenditure TYP

Recreation Water Supply Sewerage Stormwater Solid Waste Roading $0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

Thousands

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Explanatory Notes of Changes continued 5)

Prospective Statement of Financial Position

a)

Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and Cash Equivalents are forecast to be $5.3M above the level forecast in the Ten Year Plan. This is due to a lower property plant and equipment than indicated in the TYP and lower current liabilities than previously planned.

b)

Property Plant and Equipment: Property Plant and Equipment is forecast to be $10.7M below the level forecast in the 2014/15 Ten Year Plan. The decrease is mostly due to a timing of projects, lower than anticipated expenditure on the Sewerage Treatment Plant, and inflation savings compared to the TYP budget. Capital expenditure is planned at $0.7M below the 2014/15 TYP level. Parklands development and associated sales continue to be lower than the TYP. The TYP had forecast this land to be transferred to inventory in the 2013/14 year. It is now expected that this will occur a year later (2016/17) due to lower residential section sales than previously anticipated.

2014/15 Capital Plan ‐ Expenditure by Activity Group $000's Roading

436 182

9,425

0

Solid Waste Stormwater

6,499

398

Sewerage

1,370

Water Supply

2,678

6,637

Recreation

3,233

Social and Cultural City Promotion Planning and Regulatory

2014/15 Capital Plan ‐ Expenditure by Funding $000's 12,070 Financial Contributions

5,938

Loans ‐ Growth 2,341

Loans ‐ Rates Rates

2,548 6,920 1,017

1,460

Reserve Funds NZTA Subsidy Vested Assets

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Explanatory Notes of Changes continued

2014/15 Capital Plan ‐ Expenditure by Classification $000's 13,925 43%

8,060 25%

10,309 32%

Growth Increased Level of Service Renewal

c) Inventories – Non Current Assets: Non-current inventories are land and land development lots which are expected to be sold in a time frame outside the year of the plan. These inventories relate only to the Parklands Residential Development. The Ten Year Plan forecast non-current inventories to be $2.3M higher than now forecast in the 2014/15 Annual Plan. Due to lower than forecast sales of residential sections, land that was expected to have been transferred to inventory in the 13/14 TYP year, is now expected to be transferred to inventory in the 16/17 plan year. This will increase inventory value in the year of transfer and decrease Property Plant and Equipment value by the same amount. d)

Creditors and Other Payables: Creditors and other payables have been reforecast in the 2014/15 Annual Plan using the 2012/13 actual data as an opening value and as an indicative basis.

e) Equity: There are no material variances between the 2014/15 Annual Plan forecast and the 2014/15 Ten Year Plan. Further information in regard to individual components of Equity is detailed in Note 6) below.

6)

Prospective Statement of Changes in Equity

Significant changes between the 2012 – 2022 TYP and the 2014/15 Annual Plan are: a)

Retained Earnings

Lower surplus forecast for the plan year due to lower revenue, mostly offset by lower expenses, results in a lower retained earnings at 30 June 2015. The variance is 0.5%

b)

Revaluation Reserve

Revaluation Reserves are forecast to be $4.6M above the forecast 2014/15 TYP value. Note: Due to a change in accounting policy at 30 June 2012, Road assets are now revalued on an annual basis. The TYP was prepared under the previous accounting policy where Road assets were revalued on a 3 yearly cycle with all other assets.

c)

Restricted Reserves

Restricted Reserves are forecast to be $0.1M above the value forecast in the 2014/15 TYP. This is in mainly due to the proposal to the establishment of a loan reserve account to manage internal loan requirements partially offset by lower than anticipated funds from the sale of Endowment Land.

7)

Prospective Statement of Cash Flows

Notable variances in the 2014/15 Annual Plan compared to the 2014/15 TYP are lower receipts from rates revenue, receipts from other revenue, purchase of property plant and equipment, net decrease in cash and bank overdrafts and cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period. Lower receipts from rates revenue, receipts from other revenue and purchase of property plant and equipment have been reviewed in items 1) and 4) above. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents is the net result forecast changes in levels of income and costs. However due to an opening cash balance higher than that forecast in the 2014/15 TYP Councils closing cash position is expected to be $5.3M above that forecast in the 2014/15 TYP. This is due to the lower than anticipated spend on infrastructure asset renewal reserves.

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Special Funds Reserve Funds As defined by the Local Government Act 2002 (the Act), a reserve fund means money set aside by a local authority for a specific purpose. Under Schedule 10 Section 16, of the Act, the Ten Year Plan must identify the following in regard to each reserve: The purpose of the fund, the activities to which the fund relates, the opening balance of the fund, the closing balance of the fund, the amount expected to be deposited into the fund, and the amount expected to be withdrawn from the fund over the term of the plan. These values are shown in the table below. The Council’s Reserve Funds are classified into three categories:

Council Created Reserves - established by Council for specific purposes.

Restricted Reserves - where there are legal obligations which restrict the use of the funds.

Bequest and Trust Funds - amounts received from Bequests, Donations or Funds held on behalf of a community organisation.

TITLE

Activity to which fund relates

Opening 1 July 2014 ($000)

Deposits

Expenditure

$000

$000

Closing Balance 30 June 2015 $000

COUNCIL CREATED RESERVES Advanced Wastewater Treatment Establishment Fund Accumulation of Advanced Wastewater Levies collected from Napier ratepayers along with interest earned on these funds.

Wastewater

(668)

-

668

-

Dog Control

(430)

(652)

633

(449)

(123)

(123)

103

(143)

(331)

-

331

-

(7,630)

(2,599)

7,944

(2,285)

(17,182)

(6,923)

8,364

(15,741)

-

-

Dog Control Fund This fund is a requirement under the Dog Control Act 1996. All transactions related to the dog owner’s share of the costs of Animal Control, both operating and capital, flow to this account. Amounts include dog related fees received and the operating and capital costs of the dog related activity of Animal Control. General Reserve No.1 Derived from rates arising from NZ Railway land in Munro and Station Streets. The reserve is used to fund the provision of infrastructure (including debt servicing) for any

Roading, Stormwater, Parking

development on this site. MTG Hawke’s Bay Funds collected from donations and government grants for the Museum Redevelopment Project.

MTG Hawkes Bay

Financial Contributions Roading, Collected from financial contributions from developers on the

Stormwater, Water,

subdivision of land and various land use activities. Used to

Wastewater, Reserves,

fund capital works and services.

Sportsgrounds, Pools, Library

Infrastructural Asset Renewal and Upgrade Fund Water Supply, Collected from the annual rate funded allocation as per the Capital Plan. Used for capital expenditure on infrastructural asset renewals and associated upgrades.

Wastewater, Stormwater, Solid Waste, Reserves, Sportsgrounds, Libraries, Pools

Keep Napier Beautiful Originally derived from surplus revenue in Keep Napier Beautiful project. Currently credited with annual grant for garden competition and used for competition expenses and

Reserves

administration costs.

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Special Funds continued TITLE

Activity to which fund relates

Opening 1 July 2014 ($000)

Deposits

Expenditure

$000

$000

Closing Balance 30 June 2015 $000

Marine Parade Disability Hoist Derived from fundraising carried out by Mr N Bains. Funds intended to be used to purchase a disability hoist for the

Pools

(3)

-

-

(3)

(205)

-

205

-

Parking

(2,011)

(242)

12

(2,241)

Parking

(5,860)

(2,569)

1,579

(6,849)

Parking

(663)

(102)

102

(663)

Parking, Roading

30

(220)

215

25

Solid Waste

(858)

(1,969)

1,099

(1,728)

Reserves

(1,448)

(65)

-

(1,513)

All Activities

(1,228)

-

(101)

(1,330)

(31,011)

(12,645)

12,995

(30,661)

Wastewater

-

-

-

-

Community Planning

-

-

-

-

Property Holdings

(869)

(39)

-

(908)

Marine Parade Pool. Pensioner Housing Upgrade Reserve Established from a contribution from rates equivalent to the annual depreciation on pensioner flats and houses owned by Council. The reserve is available to provide capital upgrade

Retirement & Rental Housing

of these facilities. Parking Contributions Account Funds derived for the provision of parking facilities. Parking Account Funds are derived from the surplus revenue from the Parking Business Unit and are used to provide for parking facilities within the Central Business District. Parking Equipment Reserve Account To provide funds for replacement of parking equipment on a regular basis. Taradale Parking Meters Funds collected from Parking Meters in Taradale Town Centre to fund the upgrade of the Town Centre (including parking) 2009 - 2019 Ten Year Plan. Solid Waste Disposal Income Account This account is derived from returns from solid waste disposal facilities and is used to fund the facilities’ capital development and net operating costs, including the Transfer Station Reserve Subdivision of Land This account is derived from contributions on the subdivision of land towards the development of reserves and subject to Council approval as part of the annual budget process. Subdivision and Urban Growth Fund To service all borrowing in relation to Council’s share of subdivision and urban growth projects, and to meet any servicing costs on financing the developer’s share of projects where expenditure requirements precede the receipt of financial contributions. A part of the surplus is also used to reduce the general rate requirement. Total Council Created Reserves

RESTRICTED RESERVES Advanced Wastewater Treatment Establishment Fund (HB Regional Council Distribution) Established in 1999/2000 by a special distribution from HBRC for advanced treatment of wastewater. The funds are held in separate investments. Creative New Zealand Derived from a grant from Creative NZ. This fund has been established to support local arts projects within the Napier area. Endowment Land Account Derived from the sale of BCP Faraday Street land and the transfer of the Criterion Account capital sum previously advanced to the Land Development Account. This account is now used for the sale and purchase of other endowment land.

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Special Funds continued TITLE

Activity to which fund relates

Opening 1 July 2014 ($000)

Deposits

Expenditure

$000

$000

Closing Balance 30 June 2015 $000

Hawke’s Bay Harbour Board Endowment Land Income Account This account was derived from proceeds from the sale of former Harbour Board leasehold properties up to 30 March 2002. Council resolution of 26.6.02 states “That the full uncommitted balance of the Harbour Board Land Account at 30 March 2002 be used to fund maintenance and capital

Inner Harbour, Reserves

(263)

(2,357)

2,473

(147)

improvements of the Inner Harbour and any other future capital expenditure related to Napier Harbour as defined by the Act”. Loan Reserve Established to manage internal loan requirements.

Corporate

Total Restricted Reserves

(1,353)

(68)

-

(1,421)

(2,485)

(2,464)

2,473

(2,476)

-

(33)

-

(147)

-

(22)

BEQUESTS AND TRUST FUNDS Colenso Bequest Bequest is invested and the income derived used to: i) Provide a fund for the assistance of poor families. (Capital $2500) ii) Provide assistance for prisoners released from Napier jail. (Capital $500)

Community Planning

(32)

iii) Provide a fund for the assistance of distressed seamen and strangers. (Capital $1000) iv) Provide prizes for senior scholars at Napier Boys, Napier Girls & Colenso High Schools. (Capital $1000) Estate Henry Hodge For charitable purposes, with a wish that it be used for the erection of flats for the needy.

Retirement & Rental Housing

(140)

(6)

Eskdale Cemetery Trust This Trust fund, comprising a number of bequests totalling $1,400, was taken over from the former Hawke’s Bay County Council, and is available for the maintenance and upkeep of

Cemeteries

(21)

the Eskdale Cemetery. Hawke’s Bay Municipal Theatre Funds held on behalf of Hawke’s Bay Arts and Municipal Theatre Trust.

Napier Municipal

(5)

-

-

(5)

Community Planning

(50)

(2)

-

(52)

Sportsgrounds

(12)

-

(13)

Community Planning

(15)

-

(16)

-

(288)

Theatre

John Close Bequest Bequest is invested and income used in two ways: i) Cemetery Trust - for upkeep and maintenance of the Close burial plot, with surplus income to provide ham and ale at Christmas to the poor, old and needy. ii) Coal Trust - provided wood and coal to the needy. A scheme for arrangement for the disposition of income in terms of the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 was to have been initiated in 1993. Morecroft Bequest To provide a Municipal gymnasium or gymnasium equipment, either as a separate building or as part of any memorial or centennial hall which Napier City Council may decide to erect. Napier Christmas Cheer For community fundraising through the HB Today for the preparation of Christmas parcels to be distributed to disadvantaged individuals and families within the Napier District. Total Bequests Trust Funds

58

(275)

(12)

Napier City Council Annual Plan 2014/2015


Borrowing Programme Actual 2012/13

Annual Plan

(000)

2014/15 ($000)

TYP 2014/15 ($000)

AP 2013/14 ($000)

New Loans 5,749 0 51

- Rate Funded

4,905

5,792

- Growth Funded

1,017

1,061

1,267

431

0

3,709

- Non-Rate Funded

5,800

8,758

6,353

6,853

10,477

(2,748)

(2,714)

(4,546)

3,605

4,139

5,931

36,777 Opening Public Debt

50,651

56,088

46,900

37,281 Gross Public Debt

54,256

60,226

52,831

(54,252)

(60,222)

(56,076)

4

4

(3,245)

(5,296) Less Repayments (Net) 504

(35,261) Internal Funding 2,020 Net Public Debt

Loan Funding Loan funding measures compared to borrowing policy limits. Annual Plan

TYP

TYP/ AP

Actual 2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

($000)

($000)

($000)

($000)

Debt Servicing Proportion of Rates Revenue applied to Service Debt (External & Internal Debt) 16%

Policy limit

7.5%

Actual

16%

16%

16%

8.27%

10.3%

9.2%

100%

100%

100%

60%

60%

56%

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$665

$777

$694

Debt / Income Net Debt as a % of total income 100% 42%

Policy limit Actual Rate Funded Debt per Capita Net Rate-funded Debt

$1,000 $480

Policy limit Actual

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Prospective Capital Plan The Prospective Capital Plan for 2014/15 is based on the TYP Capital Plan as amended in the 2013/14 Annual Plan. Differences arise from changes to the inflation factors used to calculate the cost of the Capital Plan, variations to timing of planned projects and additional projects added to the Prospective Capital Plan. Costs in the 2013/14 Annual Plan assumed an inflation factor for the 2014/15 year of 4.3%. The costs for this Prospective Capital Plan are calculated using the factor 0.7% (CPI for December 2013). The timing of some projects has been adjusted to achieve rates funding levels in accordance with Council’s policies. The following projects have been added: Year

Budget ($000)

Perfume Point Reserve Beach Landscaping

2014/15

105

Dog Agility Track

2014/15

60

Description

Funding HB Harbour Board Endowment Land Income Account Dog Control Account

Major Capital Projects In addition to Council’s programme of infrastructural asset renewal and other routine capital expenditure, the major capital projects included in the Prospective Capital Plan are:

Taradale Stormwater Upgrade

Ellison Street Stormwater Pump Station

Wastewater Outfall Replacement

Additional Water Reservoir Taradale

Awatoto Water Supply Trunk Main

Park Island Sportsgrounds expansion

McLean Park Turnstiles and Returf

Napier Aquatic Centre Enclosure Building

Passive Recreation Reserves and Reserves Pathways and Linkages. Additional Reserve facilities which will cater for Napier’s population growth

Napier Library Redevelopment

Additional Parking Facilities - to cater for demand

Omarunui Landfill Development

Te Awa Structure Plan Stages 1 & 2 – Roading, Stormwater, Wastewater and Water Supply

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Napier City Council Annual Plan 2014/2015 652

436

92

595

316

279

14

-

520

476

858

181

677

998

96

124

2

145

631

10,259

-

-

-

-

14

-

531

930

887

187

700

492

99

128

2

12

251

12,156

1,513

-

-

-

-

2,574

2,054

1,392

4,623

1,611

3,012

2016/17

-

-

-

2,493

1,989

1,363

4,414

1,539

2,875

2015/16

Note: % improvement split: G – Growth, L – Increased Level of Service, R – Renewels

35

35

-

Upgrade Taipo Stream

-

13 -

Georges Drive Drain

-

Extend Outfalls Marine Parade

13

Stormwater Vested Assets

439

54

458

455 448

808

Stormwater I.A.R.

802

156

Upgrading Stormwater Catchments

Stormwater

STORMWATER

SOLID WASTE TOTAL

Solid Waste I.A.R.

119

2

54

169

9,425

-

-

-

-

-

2,146

155

647

488

91

Omarunui Development - Valleys B & C

Omarunui Development - Forestry

6

121

Omarunui Development - Plant

Omarunui Development - Valley D

Solid Waste

9

261

SOLID WASTE

ROADING TOTAL

Domett Street Extension

-

11,278

Te Awa Structure Plan Stages 1 & 2

-

Jervois Road Footpath

CBD Development

1,414

120

Transportation Proposals

2,131

Clive Square Bus Shelter

Roading Capital Projects (Bulk Funded)

1,901

460

1,175

Roading Vested Assets

1,151 1,914

4,190

4,101

2,730

2014/15

1,460

Roading I.A.R.

Roading

ROADING

Description

1,426

2,675

2013/14

-

-

-

14

60

595

508

927

203

724

471

102

132

2

1

234

14,262

-

2,935

-

-

-

2,803

2,125

1,558

4,841

1,689

3,152

2017/18

-

-

-

15

-

616

527

960

210

750

1,155

106

137

2

345

565

11,797

-

-

-

-

-

2,904

2,201

1,615

5,077

1,773

3,304

2018/19

-

-

-

16

-

640

1,644

997

219

778

773

110

142

2

142

377

12,271

-

-

-

-

-

3,015

2,285

1,676

5,295

1,865

3,430

2019/20

-

-

-

16

-

666

2,438

-

-

-

17

70

695

2,685

1,082

237 1,037

845 227

495

119

154

3

-

219

13,376

-

-

-

-

-

3,272

2,481

1,820

5,803

2,080

3,723

2021/22

810

612

114

148

2

-

348

12,792

-

-

-

-

-

3,136

2,377

1,744

5,535

1,967

3,568

2020/21

Funding

630

316 Financial Contributions

314 Rates

119 Rates

130 Rates

4,711 Vested Assets

9,666 Rates

7,556

1,620 Financial Contributions

5,936 Rates

5,432

838 Rates

1,084 Regional Landfill Inc A/c

17 Regional Landfill Inc A/c

699 Regional Landfill Inc A/c

2,794 Regional Landfill Inc A/c

96,338

1,513 Financial Contributions

2,935 Financial Contributions

- Capital Reserve

- Capital Projects Fund

- Loans - Rates

22,343 Financial Contributions

17,426 Rates

12,343 Vested Assets

39,778

13,984 TNZ Subsidy

25,794 Rates

Total

Eight Year

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

G

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

L

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

R

Prospective Capital Plan Continued

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Awatoto Trunk Main

-

2,179

-

-

221

121

22

90

600

2,678

-

-

2,831

-

257

126

23

94

623

2,761

-

-

699

-

-

-

529

-

238

263

-

-

-

262

130

24

97

644

3,115

-

-

714

-

-

-

546

-

246

271

1,338

3,844

4,214

1,032

-

-

-

1,419

-

-

-

-

63

2016/17

-

-

-

1,690

-

-

-

-

61

2015/16

Note: % improvement split: G – Growth, L – Increased Level of Service, R – Renewels

New Reservoir Taradale

New Well - Awatoto

-

Water Supply Vested Assets

838

with IAR

216

120

Water Meters I.A.R.

22

Water Supply - Capital Upgrade Associated

Water Pump Stations I.A.R.

Water Pipes I.A.R.

Water Supply

WATER SUPPLY

SEWERAGE TOTAL

89

596

5,198

Te Awa Structure Plan Stages 1 & 2

-

-

602

Wastewater Outfall Replacement

590

Wastewater Vested Assets

-

-

-

-

509

657

BTF Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wastewater Outfall I.A.R.

-

229

253

1,085

6,499

-

-

1,627

2,034

2,576

1,919

505

Wastewater Treatment Plant I.A.R.

Wastewater Pump Stations I.A.R.

227

-

Milliscreen I.A.R.

Wastewater Pipe I.A.R.

Wastewater

SEWERAGE

STORMWATER TOTAL

251

1,049

4,033

Jervoistown Stormwater Improvements

Te Awa Structure Plan Stages 1 & 2

-

140

Te Awa Stormwater Pond

Taradale Stormwater Upgrade

-

51

1,017

CBD Stormwater Upgrade

-

2,020

-

59

2014/15

-

Ellison Street Pump Station

Drain Improvements

Description

-

-

59

2013/14

-

-

-

294

134

24

100

666

4,590

1,096

-

798

-

-

-

565

-

254

281

1,596

2,966

-

797

-

-

-

-

-

-

65

2017/18

-

-

-

305

139

25

104

690

3,284

-

-

827

-

-

-

585

59

263

291

1,259

2,901

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

783

2018/19

-

-

-

316

144

26

107

716

3,348

-

-

858

-

-

-

608

-

273

302

1,307

8,571

-

-

-

-

-

5,204

1,041

4,163

70

2019/20

-

-

-

329

150

27

112

745

3,483

-

-

893

-

-

-

632

-

284

314

1,360

4,230

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

73

2020/21

-

-

-

343

157

29

117

778

12,994

-

9,226

932

-

-

-

660

132

297

328

1,419

4,625

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

76

2021/22

Funding

2,179 Financial Contributions

2,831 Financial Contributions

- Financial Contributions

2,327 Vested Assets

1,101 Rates

200 Rates

821 Rates

5,462 Rates

36,253

1,096 Financial Contributions

9,226 Loans - Rates

6,323 Vested Assets

-

- Loans - Rates

- AWT Fund

4,634 Rates

191 Rates

2,084 Rates

2,303 Rates

10,396 Rates

37,850

- Financial Contributions

797 Financial Contributions

1,627 Financial Contributions

5,143 Catchments Upgrade

1,017 Catchments Upgrade

5,204

1,041 Financial Contributions

4,163 Loans - Growth

1,250 Rates

Total

Eight Year

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

G

100%

42%

100%

100%

70%

70%

100%

100%

L

100%

100%

100%

58%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

30%

30%

R

Prospective Capital Plan continued


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Install Automatic Irrigation Systems

Replace RGC Events Centre Floor

Guppy Road Sports Village Stage 2

McLean Park Turnstiles

McLean Park Returf

Park Island Expansion

-

-

-

-

-

-

500

Passive Recreation Reserves

101

63

Reserves, Pathways and Linkages

Westshore Beach Reprofiling

Hardinge Road Erosion

New Playground

-

-

-

-

517

-

213

431

1,361

55

69

102

102

Note: % improvement split: G – Growth, L – Increased Level of Service, R – Renewels

Playground Equipment

-

Tree Planting Programme

Reserves Vested Assets

101

69

Reserves I.A.R.

513

Reserves

NAC Total

455

1,138

158 980

NAC I.A.R.

NAC Enclosure Building

298

2,035

157

Napier Aquatic Centre (NAC)

Sportsgrounds Total

Extension of Suburban Sportsgrounds

125

2,158.0

-

Light tower upgrade

-

690 1,707

-

1,017

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,414

-

72

-

106

537

164

-

164

3,058

-

-

2,009

-

2,009

-

369

339

-

-

-

-

-

402

341

1,207

328

-

-

-

3,954

2015/16

-

Sportsgrounds Development

-

-

-

3,233

2014/15

-

Sportsgrounds I.A.R.

805

Sportsgrounds

RECREATION

WATER SUPPLY TOTAL

326

2,349

Upgrade Water Supply Control System

360

Te Awa Structure Plan Stages 1 & 2

Severn Street Extension

-

Description

108

2013/14

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

74

3,274

109

555

170

-

170

2,165

-

-

1,408

1,408

-

358

47

-

159

113

-

-

61

77

-

113

574

175

-

175

897

-

-

-

-

-

533

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

364

1,540

-

-

322

2017/18

-

-

-

-

352

1,157

2016/17

-

-

-

-

-

53

662

-

-

-

82

-

122

617

189

-

189

1,104

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

498

214

-

-

-

392

1,309

2019/20

-

-

-

-

79

-

117

595

182

-

182

583

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

206

-

-

-

377

1,263

2018/19

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

68

86

-

127

642

196

-

196

566

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

159

-

-

-

407

1,363

2020/21

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

89

-

132

670

205

-

205

496

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

71

-

-

-

-

425

1,424

2021/22

Funding

874 Rates

326 HBHBELI A/c

431 Loan HBHBELI A/c

2,775 Loans - Rates

184 Rates

628 Rates

3,376 Financial Contributions

928 Vested Assets

4,707 Rates

2,419

980 Loans - Rates

1,439 Rates

10,904

- Endowment Land Account

- Capital Reserve

5,124

2,098 Financial Contributions

3,026 Loans - Growth

891 Rates

416 Rates

339 Rates

569 Rates

579 Loans - Rates

-

- Financial Contributions

- Loans - Growth

2,986 Rates

15,243

- Rates

- Rates

322 Financial Contributions

Total

Eight Year

60%

100%

100%

100%

100%

33%

100%

100%

100%

G

40%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

20%

67%

100%

100%

L

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

80%

100%

R

Prospective Capital Plan continued


64

RECREATION TOTAL

4,754

NMT Total

29

HBMAG Total

27

Napier City Council Annual Plan 2014/2015

Halls Total

300

-

-

27

27

29

29

502

-

-

-

-

-

28

28

30

30

522

-

522

21

501

5,515

164

164

2,129

2015/16

Note: % improvement split: G – Growth, L – Increased Level of Service, R – Renewels

Memorial Square Building Development

300

Halls

MTG Minor Capital

27

Museum, Theatre, Gallery Hawkes Bay (MTG)

NMT Minor Capital

29

Napier Municipal Theatre (NMT)

Libraries Total

-

567

502

-

Napier Library Redevelopment

567

482 20

Library Stock

Libraries

6,637

158

158

3,306

-

105

351

2014/15

64

503

Inner Harbour Total

157

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL

Inner Harbour Facilities I.A.R.

157

Inner Harbour

Reserves Total

1,984

Perfume Point Reserve Beach Landscaping

-

Marine Parade Development Projects

Relocate Nursery

-

Description

1,200

2013/14

-

-

-

-

-

29

29

31

31

538

-

538

21

517

6,517

170

170

4,012

2016/17

-

-

-

-

-

30

30

32

32

557

-

557

22

535

2,344

175

175

1,097

2017/18

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

31

31

33

33

577

-

-

32

32

35

35

600

-

600

577 -

24

576

2,356

189

189

874

2019/20

23

554

2,400

182

182

1,453

2018/19

-

-

-

-

-

34

34

36

36

624

-

624

25

599

1,881

196

196

923

2020/21

-

-

-

-

-

35

35

38

38

1,178

527

651

26

625

1,797

205

205

891

2021/22

Funding

-

- Capital Reserve

246

246 Rates

264

264 Rates

5,098

527 Rates

4,571

182 Financial Contributions

4,389 Rates

29,447

1,439

1,439 HBHBELI A/c

14,685

- Capital Projects Fund

105 HBHBELI A/c

351 Rates

Total

Eight Year

100%

G

100%

L

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

R

Prospective Capital Plan continued


Napier City Council Annual Plan 2014/2015

WMC Total

18

NANZ Plant & Equipment

NANZ Total

34

54

54

34

20

18

18

1,370

148

38

110

345

12

86

247

56

35

21

19

19

908

114

-

114

101

12

89

-

113

22

-

22

91

-

91

2015/16

Note: % improvement split: G – Growth, L – Increased Level of Service, R – Renewels

NANZ Minor Capital

20

National Aquarium of New Zealand (NANZ)

WMC Minor Capital

War Memorial Conference Centre (WMC)

CITY PROMOTION

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL TOTAL

Public Toilets Total

New Toilet Programme

Public Toilets I.A.R.

Public Toilets

18

1,644

147

38

109

Cemeteries Total

Cemeteries - Beams

12

256

Cemeteries I.A.R.

85

Western Hills Extension

Cemeteries

319

318

159

45

44

Retirement and Rental Housing Total

24

21

23

274

21

Rental Housing Minor Capital

274

88

2014/15

186

Retirement Housing Minor Capital

Retirement and Rental Housing

Description

187

87

2013/14

57

36

21

19

19

979

159

41

118

105

13

92

-

117

23

-

23

94

-

94

2016/17

60

38

22

20

20

1,012

164

42

122

108

13

95

-

121

23

-

23

98

-

98

2017/18

62

39

23

21

21

1,006

127

-

127

113

14

99

-

125

24

-

24

101

-

101

2018/19

65

41

24

21

21

1,090

176

45

131

117

14

103

-

130

25

-

25

105

-

105

2019/20

67

42

25

22

22

1,135

184

47

137

122

15

107

-

135

26

-

26

109

-

109

2020/21

70

44

26

23

23

1,662

143

-

143

491

309 Rates

182 Rates

163

163 Rates

9,162

1,215

213 Rates

1,002 Rates

1,138

109 Rates

16

247 Rates

1,201

215

24 PH Upgrade Res

191 Rates

986

782 Rates

127

Funding

186 PH Upgrade Res

800 Rates

Total

Eight Year

111

-

141

27

-

27

114

-

114

2021/22

G

100%

100%

100%

L

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

R

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66

Napier i-SITE Visitor Centre Total

12

Par2 MiniGolf Total

6

Kennedy Park Total

CITY PROMOTION TOTAL

306

396

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Parking Total

662

122

102

20

-

-

60

-

60

-

398

308

120

188

6

6

12

12

2014/15

127

106

21

-

-

-

-

-

-

413

320

125

195

6

6

12

12

2015/16

Note: % improvement split: G – Growth, L – Increased Level of Service, R – Renewels

Parking Equipment Replacement

Parking Minor Capital

Suburban Parking

CBD Parking Projects

101

20

541

Parking

Animal Control Total

51

-

Animal Control Minor Capital

Dog Agility Track

Animal Control

51

-

Kennedy Park Minor Capital

119

PLANNING AND REGULATORY

Kennedy Park I.A.R.

187

Kennedy Park Resort

Par 2 Minor Capital

6

Par2 MiniGolf

i-SITE Minor Capital

Napier i-SITE Visitor Centre

Description

12

2013/14

130

109

21

-

-

-

-

-

-

426

331

129

202

6

6

13

13

2016/17

2,393

113

22

-

2,258

-

-

-

-

442

342

133

209

7

7

13

13

2017/18

140

117

23

-

-

-

-

-

-

458

354

138

216

7

7

14

14

2018/19

2,818

122

24

-

2,672

-

-

-

-

474

367

143

224

7

7

14

14

2019/20

152

127

25

-

-

-

-

-

-

493

382

149

233

7

7

15

15

2020/21

3,322

132

26

-

3,164

-

-

-

-

517

400

156

244

8

8

16

16

2021/22

Funding

9,204

928 Parking Equipment Res

182 Parking Account

- Parking Cont CBD A/c

8,094 Parking Account

60

- Dog Control Account

60 Dog Control Account

3,621

2,804

1,093 Rates

1,711 Rates

54

54 Rates

109

109 Rates

Total

Eight Year

100%

G

100%

L

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

R

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13

TOTAL FUNDING

SUPPORT UNITS TOTAL 32,294

1,436 30,545

1,396

598

14

73

42

597

72

-

-

-

-

-

127

2015/16

Note: % improvement split: G – Growth, L – Increased Level of Service, R – Renewels

36,792

1,656

576

Corporate IT Network

572

Technology Equipment Renewals

70

PC and Printer Replacement

70

13

40

668

Software Replacement and Upgrades

Replacement of Mobile Plant and Vehicle

Minor Capital General Provision

Support Units & General Provisions

-

-

-

-

-

182

2014/15

40

892

69

PROPERTY ASSETS TOTAL

4,283

SUPPORT UNITS

Land Development for growth

Art Centre Building (Old Council Chambers)

Civic Building

Lagoon Farm Business Park

Property Holdings

PROPERTY ASSETS

PLANNING AND REGULATORY TOTAL

Description

3,500

350

-

433

713

2013/14

30,599

1,783

618

14

75

43

959

74

-

-

-

-

-

130

2016/17

31,873

1,853

639

14

78

44

1,001

77

-

-

-

-

-

2,393

2017/18

26,619

2,215

662

15

81

46

1,332

79

-

-

-

-

-

140

2018/19

35,570

2,560

688

16

84

48

1,642

82

-

-

-

-

-

2,818

2019/20

28,151

2,010

715

16

87

50

1,056

86

-

-

-

-

-

152

2020/21

43,080

2,208

746

17

91

52

1,213

89

660

-

-

660

-

3,322

2021/22

Funding

258,731

15,461

5,242 TER Reserve

119 Rates

639 Rates

365 Rates

8,468 Plant Purch & Renewals

628 Rates

660

- Capital Projects Fund

- Capital Projects Fund

660 Capital Projects Fund

- Capital Projects Fund

9,264

Total

Eight Year

100%

G

100%

100%

100%

L

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

R

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68

-

Financial Contributions

3,831

Plant Purchase & Renewals A/c

Regional Landfill Income A/c

Technology Equipment Renewal Reserve

892

397

572

Advanced Wastewater T/ment Fund

Vested Assets

1,919

2,497 32,294

2,548

-

3,051

-

1,460

576

344

668

210

102

30,545

2,945

-

1,690

-

1,539

598

902

597

-

106

-

21

-

-

-

164

5,842

1,414

2,009

-

12,718

2015/16

Note: % improvement split: G – Growth, L – Increased Level of Service, R – Renewels

36,792 Total

Stormwater Catchments Upgrade

Capital Reserve

2,071

545

TNZ Subsidy

Pensioner Housing Upgrade Res

210

1,426

Parking Equipment Reserve A/c

101

-

20

Parking Account

Parking Contributions CBD A/c

60

-

-

476

6,920

2,341

1,017

431

12,070

2014/15

Dog Control Account

Endowment Land Account

Capital Projects Fund

541

20

51

500

5,943

HB HB Endowment Land Income

Loans - Rates

2,369

157

Loans - Growth

Loan HBHB Endowment Land Income

Rates

FUNDING

Description

805

-

11,945

2013/14

30,599

3,008

-

1,419

-

1,611

618

393

959

-

109

-

21

-

-

-

170

8,977

-

-

-

13,314

2016/17

31,873

3,358

-

-

-

1,689

639

369

1,001

-

113

-

2,280

-

-

-

288

8,178

-

-

-

13,958

2017/18

-

26,619

3,480

-

-

-

1,773

662

1,049

1,332

35,570

3,612

-

-

-

1,865

688

663

1,642

-

122

-

117

2,696

-

-

-

-

189

4,299

214

4,163

-

15,417

2019/20

23

-

-

-

182

3,137

206

-

-

14,658

2018/19

28,151

3,759

-

-

-

1,967

715

498

1,056

-

127

-

25

-

-

-

196

3,388

159

-

-

16,261

2020/21

43,080

3,922

-

-

-

2,080

746

376

1,213

-

132

-

3,190

-

-

660

205

3,535

9,226

-

-

17,795

2021/22

258,731

26,632

-

6,160

-

13,984

5,242

4,594

8,468

210

928

-

8,276

60

-

660

1,870

44,276

13,560

7,189

431

116,191

Total

Eight Year Funding

G

L

R

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Funding Impact Statement (Whole of Council) Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

32,783 General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties

34,211

34,624

33,995

13,156 Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges)

12,869

14,222

12,140

2,345

2,646

2,394

18,894

20,070

18,998

Sources of operating funding

4,098 Subsidies and grants for operating purposes 16,987 Fees, charges and targeted rates for water supply

1,502

722

1,502

13,520 Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts

3,494 Interest and dividends from investments

13,305

20,644

19,400

84,039 Total operating funding (A)

83,126

92,929

88,429

59,514

65,046

61,445

-

-

141

185

175

178

57,253 Total applications of operating funding (B)

59,699

65,221

61,764

26,786 Surplus/(deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

23,427

27,708

26,665

3,684 Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure

1,448

1,523

2,395

1,616 Development and financial contributions

1,985

2,308

1,879

1,894

2,267

1,039

177

212

6,784

-

-

-

5,503

6,310

12,098

Applications of operating funding 56,769 Payments to staff and suppliers 255 Finance costs 230 Other operating funding applications

Sources of capital funding

(2,008) Increase/(decrease) in debt 1,707 Gross proceeds from sale of assets - Lump sum contributions 4,999 Total sources of capital funding (C) Application of capital funding Capital expenditure 1,920 - to meet additional demand 14,373 - to improve the level of service 11,801 - to replace existing assets 3,691 Increase/(decrease) in reserves - Increase/(decrease) of investments 31,785 Total application of capital funding (D) (26,786) Surplus/(deficit) of capital funding (C - D) - Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D))

7,761

8,095

5,251

8,060

7,813

14,079

13,925

14,449

14,965

(816)

3,661

4,467

-

-

-

28,930

34,019

38,762

(23,427)

(27,708)

(26,665)

-

-

-

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act. The FIS is intended to make the sources and applications of Council funds more transparent manner than might be the case if only the usual GAAP financial statements were provided. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. It is therefore, by necessity, exempt from the GAAP requirements as it follows the prescribed format required under the Act. The FIS links the Council’s Revenue and Financing Policy, the annual setting of rates, fees, development contributions and annual borrowing requirements. The FIS sets out the revenue and financing mechanisms that will be used in each year along with an indicative level of rates, together with examples of the impact of rating proposals in year 1 of the LTP over a range of different categories of property and a range of different values.

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Funding Impact Statement continued Rating System The following describes in full the rating system to apply from 1 July 2014:

General Rate

Based on land value of all rating units.

Differentially applied. The differentials applying for 2014/15 are set in accordance with the Rating Policy to enable: - 67% of the total general rate together with the Uniform Annual General Charge to be collected from residential properties and 33% from non residential properties. - The recovery of the assessed actual costs of services supplied to rural properties, excluding those in the Bay View Differential Rating Area. -

The standardising of the rate for properties in the Bay View Differential Rating Area with those residential properties in Napier City, but adjusted to reflect assessed actual cost of services supplied to Bay View for roading, stormwater, and reserves activities.

The application of the same rate for miscellaneous non residential properties as for residential properties. Differentials City Residential

Group/Code

2014/15

1

100%

Commercial and Industrial

2

275.49%

Miscellaneous

3

100%

Ex-City Rural

4

59.70%

Other Rural

5

59.70%

Bay View

6

59.06%

The general rate, together with the Uniform Annual General Charge, recovers the balance of the rating requirement not recovered from the targeted rates outlined below, and apply to activities where the direct user benefit is recovered by way of separate fees and charges, and where all or the remainder of the activity benefits ratepayers indirectly or the community as a whole, and also where Council has determined that some direct user benefit should be met by the community as a whole in line with particular activity funding policies.

Uniform Annual General Charge

Council’s Uniform Annual General Charge is set at a level that enables all Targeted Rates that are set on a uniform basis as a fixed amount, excluding those related to Water Supply and Sewage Disposal, to recover about 20% of total rates.

The charge is applied to each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit.

The Uniform Annual General Charge, together with the General Rate, recovers the balance of the rating requirement not recovered from the targeted rates.

Water Rates (apply to both City & Bay View water supply systems) Fire Protection Rate

A targeted rate based on Capital Value of properties connected to the systems.

Differentially applied, in recognition that the carrying capacity of water required in the reticulation system to protect commercial and industrial properties is greater than that required for residential properties. Differentials

%

Central Business District and Fringe Area

400%

Suburban Shopping Centres, Hotels and Motels and Industrial properties outside of the CBD

200%

Other properties connected to the water supply systems

100%

This rate recovers 13.24% of the net costs of the water supply systems before the deduction of water by meter income.

50% of the base rate applies for each property not connected but located within 100 metres of the systems.

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Funding Impact Statement continued Water Rate

A targeted rate of a fixed amount set on a uniform basis, applied to each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit connected to the systems.

This rate recovers the balance of the total net cost of the water supply systems.

50% of the rate applies for each rating unit not connected but located within 100 metres of the systems.

Refuse Collection and Disposal Rate

A targeted rate of a fixed amount set on a uniform basis, applied to each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for which a rubbish collection service is available.

For units for which 2 or 3 rubbish collection services per week are available, the rate is 2 or 3 times the weekly charge respectively.

This rate recovers the net cost of the Solid Waste Activity, excluding costs related to litter control and the kerbside recycling collection service.

Kerbside Recycling Rate

A targeted rate of a fixed amount set on a uniform basis, applied to each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for which the kerbside recycling collection service is available.

The rate recovers the net cost of the kerbside recycling collection service.

Sewerage Rate

A targeted rate of a fixed amount set on a uniform basis, applied to each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit connected to the City Sewerage System.

50% of the rate applies to each rating unit (excluding Bay View properties) not connected but located within 30 metres of the system.

For Bay View properties located within the Stage 1 Urban Drainage Area, 50% of the rate applies to each rating unit not connected but located within 30 metres of the system.

This rate recovers the net cost of the Wastewater Activity.

Bay View Sewerage Connection Rate The Bay View Sewerage Scheme involves reticulation and pipeline connection to the City Sewerage System. Prior to 1 November 2005 property owners could elect to connect either under a lump sum payment option, or by way of a targeted rate payable over 20 years.

A targeted rate of a fixed amount set on a uniform basis, applied to each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit connected to the Bay View Sewerage Scheme, where the lump sum payment option was not elected.

The rate applies from 1 July following the date of connection for a maximum period of 20 years, or until such time as a lump sum payment for the cost of connection is made.

The category of rateable land for setting the targeted rate is defined as the provision of a service to those properties connected to the sewerage system, but have not paid the lump sum connection fee.

The liability for the targeted rate is calculated as a fixed amount per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit based on the provision of a service by the Council, including any conditions that apply to the provision of the service.

The rate is used to recover loan servicing costs required to finance the cost of connection to the Bay View Sewerage Scheme for properties connecting under the targeted rate payment option.

Off Street Car Parking Rates Targeted rates based on land value. The following rates apply:

CBD Off Street Car Parking Rate

Differentially applied.

Relates to all properties in the Central Business District only (except for vacant properties, not contiguous with other separately rateable commercial properties occupied by the same ratepayer, which are used solely as a carpark) and reflects the parking dispensation status of those properties.

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Funding Impact Statement continued Differentials

%

Properties with full parking dispensation

100%

Properties with half parking dispensation

50%

Properties with no parking dispensation

NIL

The rate is used to provide additional off street car parking in the Central Business District.

Taradale Off Street Car Parking Rate

Uniformly applied.

Relates to properties in the Taradale Suburban Commercial area only.

The rate is used to provide additional off street car parking in the Taradale Suburban Commercial area.

Suburban Shopping Centre Off Street Car Parking Rate

Uniformly applied.

Relates to properties in suburban shopping centres and to commercial properties located in residential areas which are served by Council supplied off street car parking.

The rate is used to provide additional off street car parking at each of these areas served by Council supplied off street car parking, and to maintain the existing off street car parking areas.

Ahuriri Beautification Rate

Targeted rate based on land value.

Uniformly applied.

Applies to commercial rating units located at the Ahuriri Shopping Centre.

The rate is used to recover loan servicing costs on loans raised to meet the Ahuriri Commercial ratepayers share of beautification carried out at the Ahuriri Shopping Centre.

CBD Promotion Rate

Targeted rate based on land value.

Uniformly applied.

Applies to each commercial and industrial rating unit situated within the area bounded by the Marine Parade/Tennyson Street intersection, along Tennyson Street to Herschell Street to Browning Street to Cathedral Lane to the Cathedral Lane/Tennyson Street intersection, then west along Tennyson Street to the intersection with Milton Road and including properties on the northern side of Tennyson Street, then along Clive Square West to Dickens Street, then from Dickens Street to Dalton Street and including properties on the southern side of Dickens Street, from Dalton Street to Station Street, Station Street to Hastings Street, Hastings Street to Faulknor Lane, Faulknor Lane to Marine Parade, and north along Marine Parade to the intersection with Tennyson Street.

This rate recovers at least 70% of the cost of the promotional activities run by Napier Inner City Marketing. The remainder is met from non targeted rates to reflect the wider community benefit of promoting the CBD to realise its full economic potential.

Taradale Promotion Rate

Targeted rate based on land value.

Uniformly applied.

Applies to all rating units in the Taradale Suburban Commercial area.

This rate recovers the full cost of the Taradale Marketing Association’s promotional activities.

Water by Meter Charges

Targeted rate based on actual water use after the first 300m3 per annum.

Applies to all non domestic water supplies in the Napier Water Supply Area, and metered domestic supplies outside the Napier Water Supply Area.

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Funding Impact Statement continued Targeted Rates Note: For the purposes of Schedule 10, clause 15(4)(e) or clause 20(4)(e) of the Local Government Act 2002, lump sum contributions will not be invited in respect of targeted rates, unless this is provided within the description of a particular targeted rate.

Separately Used or Inhabited Parts of a Rating Unit Definition For the purposes of the Uniform Annual General Charge and Targeted Rates outlined above, a separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit is defined as:

Any part of a rating unit that is, or is able to be, separately used or inhabited by the owner or by any other person or body having the right to use or inhabit that part by virtue of a tenancy, lease, licence or other agreement.

Examples of separately used or inhabited parts of a rating unit include:

For residential rating units, each self contained area is considered a separately used or inhabited part, unless used solely as a single family residence. Each situation is assessed on its merits, but factors considered in determining whether an area is self contained would include the provision of independent facilities such as cooking / kitchen or bathroom, and its own separate entrance.

Residential properties, where a separate area is used for the purpose of operating a business, such as a medical or dental practice. The business area is considered a separately used or inhabited part.

For commercial or industrial properties, two or more different businesses operating from or making separate use of the different parts of the rating unit. Each separate business is considered a separately used or inhabited part. A degree of common area would not necessarily negate the separate parts.

These examples are not inclusive of all situations.

Description of Differential Categories GROUP 1: City Residential Properties Every separately assessed property used exclusively as a home or residence of one or more households, and also including all vacant utilisable residential land, but excluding properties classified under Diff Groups 5 and 6, formerly within Hawke’s Bay County but which became part of Napier City with effect from 1 November 1989 following Local Government Reform.

Code 1.1.1

Improved Residential Properties – Single Unit

1.1.2

Improved Residential Properties – Multi Unit

1.2.1

Vacant Utilisable Residential Land

GROUP 2: Commercial and Industrial Properties Every separately assessed commercial and industrial property in accordance with the subgroups listed below, but excluding properties classified under Diff Groups 5 and 6, formerly within the Hawke’s Bay County but which became part of Napier City with effect from 1 November 1989 following Local Government Reform.

Sub Group 2.1: Central Business District Every separately assessed commercial and industrial property situated within the area bounded by the base of the Hill, from Marine Parade to Milton Road, south along Clive Square East and south along Munro Street to Edwardes Street south along Hastings Street, east along Sale Street, and north along Marine Parade.

Code 2.1.1

Properties Receiving 100% Parking Dispensation

Every separately assessed commercial property in the commercial retail zone bounded by the corner of Clive Square East and Emerson Street, south to Dickens Street excluding Lot 1 DP 18592 then along Dickens Street east at the rear of the sites on the southern side including Pt Lot 14 DP 2015, then south at Dalton Street, then east along Station Street, excluding the corner site on Station Street (being Lot 1 DP 11954) across to Albion Street to the Marine Parade, then north along Marine Parade to Emerson Street, then north along the rear of Pt Town Sec 173, Lot 1 DP 4833, Pt Town Sec 173, then east to include the site on the corner of Tennyson Street and Herschell Street being Pt Town Sec 172 as well as the site opposite being Lot 1 DP 19183, then continuing north along the rear of properties that front Hastings Street across Browning Street to include the property

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Funding Impact Statement continued on the corner of Browning Street and Shakespeare Road, then across Shakespeare Road to include the corner of the property on the western corner of Shakespeare Road and Browning Street, then south down Hastings Street ,excluding the Cathedral, along the rear of properties down Hastings Street, then west along the rear of the properties fronting Tennyson Street to Dalton Street then across Tennyson Street south to include the property on the corner of Tennyson Street and Dalton Street (Public Trust), and Pt Town Sec 162, Pt Town Sec 162, Lot 2 DP 6176 west along the rear of properties fronting Emerson Street to Clive Square East. 2.1.2

Properties Receiving 50% Parking Dispensation

Every separately assessed commercial property in part of the Commercial Fringe Retail Zone bounded by the corner of Dickens and Munro Streets, south down Munro Street, east along Edwardes Street, south along Hastings Street, east along Sale Street, north along Marine Parade, west along Albion Street, south west along the rear of the property on the corner of Station Street, and Hastings Street, excluding the next three sites fronting Station Street to the corner at Dalton Street, north along Dalton Street, then west along the rear of the properties fronting Station Street. 2.1.3

Properties Receiving 0% Parking Dispensation

Every separately assessed commercial and industrial property situated within Sub Group 1, excluding the properties in differential codes 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 above.

Sub Group 2.2: Central Business District Fringe Area Every separately assessed commercial and industrial property situated within the area bounded by the base of the Hill, from Marine Parade to Faraday Street, south along Faraday Street to Thackeray Street, east along Thackeray Street to Wellesley Road, south along Wellesley Road to Sale Street and east along Sale Street to the Marine Parade, excluding the properties included in Sub Group 2.1 above, and also includes every separately assessed industrial property fronting the remainder of Owen Street and Faulknor Street and every separately assessed industrial property positioned immediately south of Sale Street and fronting Wellesley Road.

Code 2.2.1

Improved Fringe Commercial

2.2.2

Unimproved Fringe Commercial

2.2.3

Improved Fringe Industrial

2.2.4

Unimproved Fringe Industrial

Sub Group 2.3: Taradale Every separately assessed commercial property situated in the suburban shopping centre of Taradale which is zoned for commercial purposes.

Code 2.3.1

Taradale Suburban Commercial Properties south of Puketapu Road

2.3.2

Taradale Suburban Commercial – others not covered in 2.3.1 or 2.3.3

2.3.3

Taradale Suburban Commercial – properties owned by JH McDonald Holdings Ltd

Sub Group 2.4: Other Suburban Shopping Centres Every separately assessed commercial property situated in the following suburban shopping centres in Napier, which centres are zoned Commercial A, Special Commercial or Industrial; Greenmeadows, Trinity Crescent, Pirimai Plaza, Onekawa, Maraenui, Marewa, Wycliffe Street, League Park, Balmoral, Port Ahuriri, Westshore, Tamatea and Marewa (Latham Street).

Code 2.4.1

Suburban Commercial – privately owned

2.4.2

Suburban Commercial – no off street car parking provided

2.4.3 Suburban Commercial – served by Council supplied off street car parking except Marewa Shopping Centre, Onekawa Shopping Centre and Ahuriri Shopping Centre 2.4.4

Suburban Commercial – Marewa Shopping Centre

2.4.5

Suburban Commercial – Onekawa Shopping Centre

2.4.6

Suburban Commercial – Ahuriri Shopping Centre

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Funding Impact Statement continued Sub Group 2.5: Commercial Properties in Residential Areas All other commercial properties, including retail shops, professional offices, doctors surgeries, dental surgeries, veterinary clinics, garages, service stations and the like, not included in Sub Groups 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.

Code 2.5.1

Shops and Commercial Properties in Residential Areas – other than in 2.5.2

2.5.2

Shops and Commercial Properties in Residential Areas – served by Council supplied off street car parking

Sub Group 2.6: Industrial – Outer City Areas Properties used for industrial purposes and not included in Sub Groups 2.1 and 2.2.

Code 2.6.1

Improved Outer Industrial

2.6.2

Unimproved Outer Industrial

Sub Group 2.7: Hotels and Motels – Outer City Areas Hotels and Motels situated in residential and industrially zoned areas and not included in Sub Groups 2.1 and 2.2.

Code 2.7.1

Hotels and Motels in Residential and Industrial zoned areas

GROUP 3: Miscellaneous Properties Every separately assessed property in accordance with the sub groups listed below used exclusively for the purposes indicated but excluding properties classified under Diff Groups 5 and 6, formerly within the Hawke’s Bay County but which became part of Napier City with effect from 1 November 1989 following Local Government Reform.

Sub Group 3.1: Vacant Substandard Sections Every separately assessed vacant residential property which, because of its zone or location, cannot be utilised for residential purposes.

Code 3.1.1

Vacant Substandard Sections

Sub Group 3.2: Other Miscellaneous Rateable Properties Every separately assessed rateable property used exclusively for the following purposes:

Code 3.2.1

Lodge Rooms, Halls and the like in Residential Areas

3.2.2

Land Occupied and/or Used for Churches and Private Schools

3.2.3

Homes for the Elderly, Private Hospitals, etc

3.2.4

Public Schools, Kindergartens and Playcentres

3.2.5

Miscellaneous Crown Properties

3.2.6

Public Utilities (not Council)

3.2.7

Pensioner Flats and Housing for the Aged

3.2.8

Sports Clubs previously eligible for rates remission under Section 179 of the Rating Powers Act 1988

3.2.9 Non Profit Making Organisations, excluding Sports Clubs, previously eligible for rates remission under Section 179 of the Rating Powers Act 1988 3.3.8

Council Properties (other than leased)

Sub Group 3.3: Miscellaneous Non Rateable Properties Every separately non rateable property used exclusively for the following purposes:

Code 3.3.1

Land Occupied and/or Used for Churches and Private Schools

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Funding Impact Statement continued 3.3.2

Homes for the Elderly, Private Hospitals, etc

3.3.3

Public Schools, Kindergartens and Playcentres

3.3.4

Miscellaneous Crown Properties

3.3.5

Public Utilities (not Council)

3.3.6

Sports Clubs and Other Non Profit Making Organisations previously eligible for rates remission under Section 179 of the Rating Powers Act 1988

3.3.7

Council Properties (used for purposes outlined in subsection 4 of part 1 of schedule 1 of Local Government (Rating) Act 2002)

GROUP 4: Ex-City Rural Areas Every separately assessed rural property, which is situated in an area not provided with normal city services, and which is not capable of development because of the lack of city services, but excluding all properties formally within the Hawke’s Bay County but which became part of Napier City with effect from 1 November 1989 following Local Government Reform.

Code 4.1.1

Ex-City Rural Properties

GROUP 5: Other Rural Areas Every separately assessed property, formerly within the Hawke’s Bay County, but which became part of Napier City with effect from 1 November 1989 following Local Government Reform, except for those properties included in Group 6, or any subdivided property since reclassified to other Differential Groups.

Code 5.1.1

Other Rural Properties (not included under 5.1.2)

5.1.2 Other Rural Properties (under 1500m2) for which Special Rateable Values (SRV) for ‘Existing use’ applied under Section 26 of the Rating Valuations Act 1998, prior to 1 July 2003.

GROUP 6: Bay View Differential Rating Area Every separately assessed property falling within the Bay View Differential Rating Area as defined in the following three schedules:

Schedule 1 All of those properties in the Bay View Township contained in the area west of State Highway 2, Main North Road, and on the north side of and fronting onto Hill Road from Terrace Road up to and including number 36 Hill Road to and along the rear boundaries of 25 Hill Road and the Bay View Hotel to Petane Road and along the rear boundary of number 23 Petane Road and adjacent properties to 38 Grey Street and including 6 Sheehan Street, then along the south eastern side of Sheehan Street and the eastern side of Buchanan Street to and along the northern side of Villers Street to Grey Street, then 40.23m along the south western boundary of Lot 2 DP 17781 and then easterly along the alignments of the rear boundaries of numbers 3 and 1 Villers Street to State Highway 2, Main North Road.

Schedule 2 All of those properties contained in the area north of 66 Ferguson Street south on the eastern side of State Highway 2, Main North Road, up to number 500 Main North Road and across the State Highway and along the rear boundaries of numbers 511 to 535 Main North Road, then back across the State Highway to Rogers Road and along the eastern side of the Petane Stream continuing along the rear boundaries of numbers 15 to 31 Rogers Road and along Rogers Road to and along the rear boundary of numbers 65 to 117 Rogers Road in the north and then to Rogers Road and southerly along its eastern side to number 72 Rogers Road, then along the rear boundaries of numbers 72 to 22 Rogers Road, then easterly across the Railway line to and along the northern boundary of Pt Lot 1 DP 7911 to the coast, then southerly along the coastal boundary to 66 Ferguson Street south.

Schedule 3 All of those properties in the vicinity of Le Quesne Road contained in the area north of Franklin Road including numbers 49 to 64 Franklin Road and those properties east of the Railway line up to Thurley Place, then northerly along the alignment of the rear boundaries of the properties extending from 15 Thurley Place up to 86 Le Quesne Road including the access legs to Pt Lot 5 and Pt Lot 7 DP 11888, then easterly across the boundaries of 86 and 87 Le Quesne Road, then southerly along the eastern side of Le Quesne Road to Franklin Road.

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Funding Impact Statement continued Code 6.1.1

Bay View Residential Properties

6.1.2

Bay View Non Residential Properties

Other Rating Issues Instalment Rating Rates for 2014/15 are set and assessed effective from Instalment 1 and are due and payable in four equal instalments as follows: First Instalment due 20 August 2014 Second Instalment due 19 November 2014 Third Instalment due 25 February 2015 Fourth Instalment due 20 May 2015

Penalties In accordance with sections 57 and 58 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, a penalty of 10 per cent is added to each instalment or part thereof which is unpaid 2 full working days after the due date for payment. Previous years rates which remain unpaid will have a further 10 per cent added 2 full working days after the due date for instalments one and three.

Fees and Charges Council applies a range of fees and charges to fully or partially recover the costs of various activities. The level of fees and charges are reviewed annually and a schedule of Council Fees and Charges is prepared as a separate document. The schedule is available upon request from the Council office.

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Funding Impact Statement continued Indicative Rates Indicative Rates 2014/15 (incl GST)

Rates (incl. GST)

Rates and Charges (incl GST) General Rate (cents per $ LV) Diff 1

City Residential

0.57686

Diff 2

Commercial and Industrial

1.58919

Diff 3

Miscellaneous

0.57686

Diff 4

Ex-City Rural

0.34439

Diff 5

Other Rural

0.34439

Diff 6

Bay View

0.34069

Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC)

$330.00

Targeted Rates Fire Protection Rate (cents per $ CV) Diff 1, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6

0.00601

Diff 2.1, 2.2

0.02404

Diff 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7

0.01202

Water Rate - City

$147.00

Water Rate - Bay View

$147.00

Refuse Collection & Disposal Rate 1 collection per week

$61.00

2 collections per week

$122.00

3 collections per week

$183.00

Kerbside Recycling Rate

$17.00

Sewerage Rate

$317.00

Bay View Sewerage Connection Rate

$941.36

Off Street Car Parking Rate (cents per $ LV) Diff 2.1.1

0.14690

Diff 2.1.2

0.07345

Diff 2.3.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.5, 2.5.2

0.11045

Suburban Beautification Rate - Ahuriri (cents per $ LV)

0.25873

Promotion Rate - CBD (cents per $ LV)

0.19665

Promotion Rate - Taradale (cents per $ LV)

0.14221

Water By Meter Charges Non Domestic Supplies ($/m3)

0.40123

Metered Domestic Supplies outside Napier Water Supply Area ($/m3)

0.74450

Note: For Council properties under differential codes 3.3.8 and 3.3.7, a nil rate will apply. The indicative rates and charges are provisional only, and are subject to Council setting and assessing its rates during July 2014.

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%

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325.00

298.00

0.14221

Promotion Levy - Taradale

45.12

3.12%

% Increase / -Decrease

1,489.42

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

317.00

Change in Rates

Total Proposed

0.11045

0.19665

Car Parking - Tdle / Suburban

Promotion Levy - CBD

0.14690

317.00

Car Parking - CBD

Sewerage Rate

17.00

17.00

61.00

61.00

Refuse Rate

Kerbside Recycling Rate

11.72

147.00

0.00601

147.00

Water Rate

Fire Protection Rate - CV

605.70

330.00

General Rate - LV

1,444.31

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

298.00

Uniform Annual Gen Charge

Proposed Rates 2014/15

330.00

0.14139

Promotion Levy - Taradale

Total Actual

0.11045

0.19533

Car Parking - Tdle / Suburban

Promotion Levy - CBD

0.14690

Car Parking - CBD

Sewerage Rate

60.00

16.00

60.00

16.00

Refuse Rate

Kerbside Recycling Rate

11.19

141.00

0.00574

141.00

Water Rate

Fire Protection Rate - CV

593.11

325.00

General Rate - LV

1

Uniform Annual Gen Charge

Rates 2013/14

Number of Charges

0.56487

0.57686

- 2013/14 - Actual

- 2014/15 - Proposed

General Rate (cents per $ LV)

$150,000

$105,000

$195,000

Previous Land Value

Previous Capital Value

79

2.98%

50.83

1,756.16

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

317.00

17.00

61.00

147.00

18.87

330.00

865.29

1,705.33

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

298.00

16.00

60.00

141.00

18.02

325.00

847.31

1

0.57686

0.56487

$314,000

0%

$314,000

$150,000

Average

2.92%

54.29

1,910.65

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

317.00

17.00

61.00

147.00

29.15

330.00

1,009.51

1,856.36

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

298.00

16.00

60.00

141.00

27.84

325.00

988.52

1

0.57686

0.56487

$485,000

$175,000

0%

$485,000

$175,000

80%

City Residential

0%

LV Increase

$105,000

$195,000

Land Value (2011 Values)

20%

Capital Value (2011 Values)

Property Category

3.49%

346.77

10,282.99

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

3,170.00

0.00

610.00

1,470.00

31.25

3,300.00

1,701.74

9,936.21

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

2,980.00

0.00

600.00

1,410.00

29.85

3,250.00

1,666.37

10

0.57686

0.56487

$520,000

$295,000

0%

$520,000

$295,000

Multi-Unit

-1.77%

-143.97

8,000.02

0.00

688.28

0.00

514.15

317.00

0.00

183.00

147.00

258.43

330.00

5,562.17

8,143.99

0.00

683.66

0.00

514.15

298.00

0.00

180.00

141.00

246.82

325.00

5,755.37

1

1.58919

1.64439

$1,075,000

$350,000

0%

$1,075,000

$350,000

Retail

CBD

Examples of the Impact of Rating Proposals for 2014/2015

$265,000

-2.97%

-708.02

-1.99%

-111.26

5,487.36

0.00

0.00

23,151.10

0.00

292.69

0.00

317.00

0.00

122.00

147.00

67.31

330.00

4,211.35

5,598.61

0.00

0.00

292.69

0.00

298.00

0.00

120.00

141.00

64.29

325.00

4,357.63

1

1.58919

1.64439

$560,000

$265,000

0%

$560,000

0.00

0.00

0.00

317.00

0.00

61.00

147.00

444.74

330.00

21,851.36

23,859.12

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

298.00

0.00

60.00

141.00

424.76

325.00

22,610.36

1

1.58919

1.64439

$1,850,000

$1,375,000

0%

$1,850,000

Retail

Suburban

Commercial / Industrial

$1,375,000

Fringe

CBD

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

-2.83%

-425.03

14,617.64

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

317.00

0.00

-3.10%

-541.80

16,936.20

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

317.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

315.53 147.00

330.00

16,289.20

17,478.00

0.00

0.00

0.91%

18.00

1,996.06

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

17.00

61.00

147.00

46.28

330.00

1,394.78

1,978.06

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

298.00 0.00

16.00

60.00

141.00

44.20

325.00

1,391.86

1

0.51%

10.49

2,078.29

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

17.00

61.00

0.00

0.00

330.00

1,670.29

2,067.80

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

16.00

60.00

0.00

0.00

325.00

1,666.80

1

0.34367 0.34439

0.34367

$1,025,000

$485,000

0%

$1,025,000

$485,000

Diff 511

Rural

0.34439

$770,000

$405,000

0%

$770,000

$405,000

Diff 4

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

325.00

16,855.00

1

1.58919

1.64439

$2,750,000

$1,025,000

0%

$2,750,000

$1,025,000

Awatoto

Industriial

330.00

13,508.12

15,042.67

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

298.00

0.00

0.00

141.00

301.35

325.00

13,977.32

1

1.58919

1.64439

$2,625,000

$850,000

0%

$2,625,000

$850,000

Onekawa

Industrial

0.78%

8.44

1,096.78

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

17.00

61.00

0.00

0.00

330.00

688.78

1,088.34

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

16.00

60.00

0.00

0.00

325.00

687.34

1

0.34439

0.34367

$430,000

$200,000

0%

$430,000

$200,000

Diff 512

2.50%

33.26

1,362.68

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

317.00

17.00

61.00

147.00

27.35

330.00

463.34

1,329.43

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

298.00

16.00

60.00

141.00

26.12

325.00

463.31

1

0.34069

0.34067

$455,000

$136,000

0%

$455,000

$136,000

Township

2.19%

33.09

1,542.69

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

317.00

17.00

61.00

147.00

23.38

330.00

647.31

1,509.60

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

298.00

16.00

60.00

141.00

22.33

325.00

647.27

1

0.34069

0.34067

$389,000

$190,000

0%

$389,000

$190,000

Average

Bay View

0.99%

14.48

1,472.65

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

17.00

61.00

147.00

31.85

330.00

885.79

1,458.16

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

16.00

60.00

141.00

30.42

325.00

885.74

1

0.34069

0.34067

$530,000

$260,000

0%

$530,000

$260,000

Front

Beach

Funding Impact Statement continued



Activity Groups


Democracy and Governance Scope The Democracy and Governance Group comprises

Democracy and Governance

Mayor and six Councillors elected by the City as a whole

Ahuriri Ward – 1 Councillor

Onekawa-Tamatea Ward – 1 Councillor

Nelson Park Ward – 2 Councillors

Taradale Ward – 2 Councillors

Through Democracy and Governance, Council provides a democratic and consultative system for decision making. The Council, consisting of a Mayor and twelve Councillors, is elected three yearly. Through its structure of Committees, Subcommittees, Working Parties and Forums, Council carries out the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 and other related legislation.

Key Issues Napier City Council is currently an “affected” Council within a reorganisation proposal under consideration by the Local Government Commission. The current draft Reorganisation Proposal would see the present Napier City Council be replaced by a Community Board, as part of a unitary authority called Hawke’s Bay Council. Elections for the Hawke’s Bay Council and Community Boards would take place in October 2015.

Local Government Act Amendments Changes to the Local Government Act 2002 during the past year have been incorporated into this Annual Plan as required. This includes the legislated change to the Purpose of Local Government. Performance measures mandated by the Act will impact the next Ten Year Plan 2015 - 2025. Council is currently reviewing policies and procedures to enable efficient and effective implementation of the required changes.

Performance Measures Levels of Service

Measures

Council holds regular Council and

Number of Council Meeting cycles.

Council Committee meetings that are

All significant issues as defined by the

accessible and notified to the local

Policy on Significance are subject to public

community.

consultation

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

7 cycles

7 cycles

7 cycles

Report on all

Report on all

Report on all

consultation carried

consultation carried

consultation carried

out

out

out

80%

80%

80%

Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with the ‘Sufficiency of Public Information’ in the NRB Public Opinion Survey.

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Democracy and Governance continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

Sources of operating funding 1,799 General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties

2,289

2,232

2,122

- Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges)

-

-

-

- Subsidies and grants for operating purposes

-

-

-

- Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply

-

-

-

- Internal charges and overhead recoveries

-

-

-

- Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts

-

-

-

2,289

2,232

2,122

- Payments to staff and suppliers

-

-

-

- Finance costs

-

-

-

2,289

2,232

2,122

1,799 Total operating funding (A) Applications of operating funding

1,799 Internal charges and overhead applied - Other operating funding applications

-

-

-

2,289

2,232

2,122

-

-

-

- Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure

-

-

-

- Development and financial contributions

-

-

-

- Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

-

- Gross proceeds from sale of assets

-

-

-

- Lump sum contributions

-

-

-

- Total sources of capital funding (C)

-

-

-

- - to meet additional demand

-

-

-

- - to improve the level of service

-

-

-

- - to replace existing assets

-

-

-

- Increase (decrease) in reserves

-

-

-

- Increase (decrease) of investments

-

-

-

- Total application of capital funding (D)

-

-

-

- Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D)

-

-

-

- Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D))

-

-

-

- Group depreciation and amortisation

-

-

-

1,799 Total applications of operating funding (B) - Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B) Sources of capital funding

Application of capital funding Capital expenditure

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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Roading Scope The Roading Group comprises:

363km of Roads (100% sealed)

306km Urban Standard Roads (approx. 10% not constructed to Council’s current urban standards)

57km Rural Roads (70% requiring widening to cope with current traffic volumes)

46.4km State Highways

5,441 sumps and manholes to be cleaned

480km of kerb and channel to be swept

The City’s road network provides accessibility to Napier residents and visitors within a safe, clean and aesthetic environment. The services cover the installation and maintenance of the physical components; carriageways, footpaths, steps, ramps, traffic and pedestrian bridges and structures, road and amenity lighting, drainage, traffic services and safety (e.g. street furniture, traffic lights, signage), as well as the planning, management and amenity and safety maintenance to ensure the system is clean, safe and able to cope with future needs.

Key Issues The plan is based around the assumption that there will not be any changes to New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) subsidies. The NZTA are currently reviewing their funding arrangements from 2015/16. If subsidies are reduced, Council will need to reevaluate priorities and assess the impact on rates. Growth, changing public perceptions and a desire for a better road environment are giving rise to a demand for environmental projects in the CBD and residential suburbs. A number of projects have been identified throughout the City as a result of various studies undertaken over the last few years. The Prospective Capital Plan includes the following roading projects implemented:

Roading Bulk Funded Non-Subsidised Council is currently bulk funding some of the $41.0M deferred capital works. For deferred capital works it is allocating expenditure of $1.9M plus inflation per annum from rates. In addition to bulk funding, major transportation projects are funded through financial contributions from developers aimed at mitigating the direct effect of new residential and commercial developments.

Roading Transportation Proposals Miscellaneous Transportation Deficiencies The Heretaunga Plains Transportation Study 2004 (for the period 2001 to 2026) identified $51.9M of transportation projects in the first 20 years of the plan. The Prospective Capital Plan includes funding for these works at an average of $2.4M per annum, funded from financial contributions. In the short to medium term Prebensen Drive requires four-laning. The extension of Ford Road onto the Severn Street roundabout is an integral part of this project as it enables the intersection of Austin Street and Prebensen Drive to be reduced to left in left out operation. Ford Road extension will commence in mid 2014 and is expected to be completed by early 2015. Several intersections, particularly through Meeanee Road and Kennedy Road will require capacity improvements.

CBD Transportation and Environmental Improvements $12.4M of transportation and environmental projects is identified in the CBD area. Council’s Capital Plan has budgeted for only some of these projects to be undertaken. These include:

Hastings Street: Stage 1 of the redevelopment from Vautier Street to Albion Lane is now completed and Stage 2 from Albion Lane to Tennyson Street has been deferred to 2015 due to extensive building work in Hastings Street. Stage 3 covers Tennyson Street to Shakespeare Road. The Capital Plan includes $1.4M for the last year of the project. The redevelopment will add to the revitalisation of the CBD, and result in improved parking, while traffic calming measures will ensure a safer street environment.

Emerson Street: Within the next 10 years, Council will be undertaking a review of Emerson Street with a view to refurbishing this environment. Details will be defined in a concept plan which are yet to be prepared, and will look at the carriageway, kerb and channels, pavers and painting of hardware in the street.

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Roading continued Performance Measures Levels of Service

Measures

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

Reduce by 4% on

Reduce by 4% on

Reduce by 4% on

previous year

previous year (110)

previous year (114)

Less than 100

Less than 100

Less than 100

NAASRA

NAASRA

NAASRA

Percentage of residents satisfied with Roads in the NRB Public Opinion Survey.

87%

87%

87%

Percentage of residents satisfied with Footpaths in the NRB Public Opinion Survey.

82%

82%

82%

$611

$665

$616

Council provides a transport system

Number of Injury crashes in Napier City.

Annual Plan Targets

that is safe and efficient and enables users to move around effectively.

Average roughness of sealed roads. (NAASRA – National Association of Australian State Road Authorities. Ratings: 70 considered smooth, 150 considered rough.)

Community Perceptions

Economic and Financial Performance Rating cost per rateable property

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Roading continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

10,426

11,708

10,350

162

163

162

1,762

1,979

1,721

Sources of operating funding 9,466 155 3,339 120 409 13,489

General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges) Subsidies and grants for operating purposes Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply Internal charges and overhead recoveries Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts Total operating funding (A)

20

40

38

247

851

763

403

385

385

13,020

15,126

13,419

6,848

7,667

6,680

-

-

-

1,207

1,746

1,326

Applications of operating funding 8,099 1,126 -

Payments to staff and suppliers Finance costs Internal charges and overhead applied

-

-

-

9,226

Other operating funding applications Total applications of operating funding (B)

8,055

9,413

8,006

4,264

Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

4,965

5,713

5,412

Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure

1,448

1,523

1,426

Development and financial contributions

1,076

1,227

994

Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

1,414

Gross proceeds from sale of assets

-

-

-

Lump sum contributions

-

-

-

2,524

2,750

3,834

2,131

Sources of capital funding 669 1,616 347 2,632

Total sources of capital funding (C) Application of capital funding Capital expenditure

19

- to meet additional demand

2,146

2,239

1,689

- to improve the level of service

1,914

1,997

2,481

5,008

- to replace existing assets

4,190

4,370

5,515

Increase (decrease) in reserves

(761)

(143)

(881)

-

-

-

7,489

8,463

9,246

(4,965)

(5,713)

(5,412)

-

-

-

7,433

8,170

7,388

-

8,859

-

181 6,896 (4,264) 7,305 -

Increase (decrease) of investments Total application of capital funding (D) Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D) Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D)) Group depreciation and amortisation Capital Items in progress consulted in prior years plans, not included in the Prospective Capital Plan

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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Solid Waste Scope The Solid Waste Group comprises:

Domestic refuse collection

Kerbside recycling

Litter control

Redclyffe Transfer Station

Omarunui Landfill

Council provides a domestic refuse collection service for both residential and commercial properties within the City as follows:

Residential Properties – once per week

Commercial (Suburban Shops) – twice per week

Commercial (Central Business District) – three times per week

A kerbside recycling service for residential properties is provided fortnightly. Litter bins and drums are located throughout the City and serviced on a daily basis. Council’s Refuse Transfer Station at Redclyffe accepts most domestic, garden and building waste, and recyclables. Currently Napier disposes of approximately 17,000 tonnes of refuse annually at the landfill from the domestic collection, litter collection and the Transfer Station. The Omarunui Landfill is the final disposal point for waste generated by the combined populations of Hastings District and Napier City. It is jointly owned by both the Hastings District and Napier City Councils (63.68% and 36.32% ownership respectively) and is managed on a day to day basis by the Hastings District Council.

Key Issues Tonnages to landfill have increased and tonnages diverted from landfill have reached a plateau; the current diversion rate for solid waste for Napier City 2013/2014 year is 27%. To combat this trend other methods of solid waste disposal are being explored. Napier City Council is undertaking a joint study with Hastings District Council to consider various long term options for the disposal of solid waste. This is being undertaken now, and is to be completed for the 2015/25 Ten Year Plan; at which time a decision regarding the future of solid waste disposal will be made. Discussion on a Ten Year Plan is timely because if the preferred option is to develop the next valley (Valley C) at Omarunui Landfill, the work to prepare consent applications would have to begin shortly in 2016 in order for Valley C to be ready to receive waste by 2027. If the preferred option for solid waste disposal is to develop the next valley at Omarunui Landfill, a preliminary estimate of capital costs is approximately $15.0M for the first five years of development and a total capital cost of $50.0M over Valley C’s fifty year life (based on current rates of disposal). Napier City Council’s contribution to the capital costs would be in proportion to its ownership share of the landfill.

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Solid Waste continued Performance Measures Levels of Service

Measures

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

Council provides a kerbside refuse

Weekly household kerbside waste collection

100%

100%

100%

collection service weekly to city

Transfer Station open for 362 days per year

100%

100%

100%

<306kgs

<306kgs

<306kg

Refuse Diversion Rate

31%

31%

31%

solid waste management decisions

Compliance with resource consent

100%

100%

100%

through education initiatives and a

parameters.

hazardous waste collection programme.

Education and waste reduction promotion

1,000 students per

1,000 students per

1,000 students per

annum

annum

annum

92%

92%

92%

87%

87%

87%

$207

$222

$218

residents to ensure city household waste is able to be removed from kerbside. In addition this activity provides a user pays facility at the Transfer Station for disposal of nonhousehold refuse. These services are provided to promote community health through the prevention and spread of disease. Council provides a kerbside recycling

Waste to Landfill per capita.

collection service fortnightly to reduce the quantity of waste to landfill. Council also actively promotes waste minimisation activities and responsible

Council also provides green waste and recycling facilities at the Redclyffe

programmes in place.

Transfer Station Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Refuse Collection in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Percentage of residents satisfied with Control of Litter, Graffiti, and Vandalism in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Economic and Financial Performance Cost per rateable property.

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Solid Waste continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

Sources of operating funding 424 1,809 166 1,337 -

General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges) Subsidies and grants for operating purposes Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply Internal charges and overhead recoveries

426

454

435

1,750

1,980

1,722

173

173

173

1,547

1,619

1,468

-

-

-

1,725

Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts

1,912

2,028

1,912

5,461

Total operating funding (A)

5,808

6,254

5,709

4,208

4,572

4,122

-

-

-

232

234

224

Applications of operating funding 4,015 211 -

Payments to staff and suppliers Finance costs Internal charges and overhead applied

-

-

-

4,226

Other operating funding applications Total applications of operating funding (B)

4,440

4,806

4,346

1,234

Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

1,368

1,448

1,363

Sources of capital funding -

Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure

-

-

-

-

Development and financial contributions

-

-

-

-

Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

-

Gross proceeds from sale of assets

-

-

-

Lump sum contributions

-

-

-

Total sources of capital funding (C)

-

-

-

-

10 10

Application of capital funding Capital expenditure -

- to meet additional demand

-

-

-

- to improve the level of service

-

-

-

464

- to replace existing assets

436

454

488

781

Increase (decrease) in reserves

932

994

875

-

-

-

1,368

1,448

1,363

(1,368)

(1,448)

(1,363)

-

-

-

774

792

733

1,245 (1,234) 707

Increase (decrease) of investments Total application of capital funding (D) Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D) Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D)) Group depreciation and amortisation

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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Stormwater Scope The Stormwater Group comprises:

226km Stormwater Mains

58km Open Drains

13 Pump Stations (Napier City Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council managed)

Council provides and maintains a stormwater disposal system for the 13 separate drainage areas or catchments in the City with the aim to minimise the effects of flooding. The system, serving approximately 97% of the City’s population, consists of open drains, stormwater mains and pump stations with about 75% of the City reliant on pumped systems for stormwater drainage.

Key Issues The plan provides for continued investment in the upgrading of the City stormwater catchments ($25.4M over the next eight years), which will be funded from a combination of rates and financial contributions. Ongoing upgrades and renewals of network and pump stations, to meet the demands of growth and development, will continue.

Napier CBD - Tennyson Street The first stage of this project has now been completed. A total of 195 meters of 2.0m diameter pipe has been laid from the cycleway between 2 pairs of Norfolk Pines, through the gardens and the seawall, across Marine Parade and down Tennyson Street stopping just short of Hastings Street. The next stage of the project includes the construction of the outfall and the associated viewing platform. These works are currently proposed to begin late this year. The extension of the new stormwater main from Albion Street to connect to the 2.0m pipe which has been laid in Tennyson Street is programmed to commence in 2015 in conjunction with the Hastings Street upgrade works. These works will provide for future stages of the pipeline to continue from the intersection further along Hastings Street towards Shakespeare Road, and down Tennyson Street towards Milton Road.

Georges Drive Pump Station The Georges Drive Pump Station is an important infrastructure asset. The pump station discharges water from the Plantation/ Georges Drive Drain under Kennedy Road, lifting it to a level that allows it to drain to the estuary. Works are underway for the replacement of one of the pump stations original pumps. The pump station was constructed in 1954, and the pumps installed at that time are now operating well below their original capacity and have ongoing maintenance issues. Strengthening of the pump station building will be undertaken in conjunction with these works in order to satisfy the appropriate structural requirements. The total cost of the project is projected to be $80k.

Taradale Stormwater Upgrade Council has recognised inadequacies of the stormwater infrastructure in the Taradale CBD and residential area highlighted by recent flooding issues. Provision has been made in the plan to carry out major stormwater upgrading works in the area. Planning works have begun for this project for which a staged approach for the construction will be employed over several years. The project will be funded from the Stormwater Catchments Upgrade Renewal Fund.

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Stormwater continued Performance Measures Levels of Service

Measures

People, property, infrastructure and

Reported number of properties inundated

the environment are reasonably

during events smaller than a 1 in a 50 year

safeguarded from the adverse effects of

return period

surface water.

Percentage time total pumping capacity

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

0

0

0

97%

97%

97%

100%

100%

100%

87%

87%

87%

$1,447

$1,451

$1,336

available to prevent flooding. Council provides this service, which

Compliance with discharge consent

collects, conveys and disposes of

conditions

stormwater, with no significant adverse environmental effects to protect the environment and the health of the city’s population. Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Stormwater in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Economic and Financial Performance Cost per hectare drained

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Stormwater continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

Sources of operating funding 2,538

3,041

3,115

2,933

-

General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges)

-

-

-

-

Subsidies and grants for operating purposes

-

-

-

-

Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply

-

-

-

51

226

160

55

Internal charges and overhead recoveries

57

Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts

2,650

Total operating funding (A)

61

65

61

3,153

3,406

3,154

1,102

1,121

1,012

-

-

-

796

903

767

Applications of operating funding 807 730 2

Payments to staff and suppliers Finance costs Internal charges and overhead applied

-

-

-

1,539

Other operating funding applications Total applications of operating funding (B)

1,898

2,024

1,779

1,111

Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

1,255

1,382

1,376

Sources of capital funding -

Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure

273

Development and financial contributions

258

-

-

-

250

415

347

Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

-

-

Gross proceeds from sale of assets

-

-

-

-

Lump sum contributions

-

-

-

250

415

347

531

Total sources of capital funding (C) Application of capital funding Capital expenditure

3 1,561 297 (219) 1,642 (1,111) 1,824

- to meet additional demand

1,626

1,697

-

- to improve the level of service

3,966

4,100

2,945

- to replace existing assets Increase (decrease) in reserves Increase (decrease) of investments Total application of capital funding (D) Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D) Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D)) Group depreciation and amortisation

458

477

649

(4,545)

(4,477)

(1,872)

-

-

-

1,505

1,797

1,722

(1,255)

(1,382)

(1,376)

-

-

-

2,060

2,120

1,906

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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Sewage Scope The Sewerage Group comprises:

Wastewater

42 Pump Stations

367km Wastewater Mains

Milliscreen Plant (Awatoto)

1,607m Marine Outfall

93% of Napier’s population serviced by reticulation system

Council provides and maintains a safe domestic and industrial sewage collection, screening and disposal system to maintain the community’s health. Properties are currently being connected to Stage 1 of the Bay View system.

Key Issues Wastewater Marine Outfall Replacement A condition assessment of the outfall indicates there is severe corrosion on the pipe that conveys sewage to the drain downstream of the pressure manhole on the beach of the Awatoto Marine Outfall. Replacement of the outfall is necessary to ensure reliable operation and to provide capacity into the future. Provisionally $9.2M is provided in the Prospective Capital Plan and additional funding requirements will be determined once detailed costs have been prepared.

Completion of Wastewater Treatment Plant A major project included in the Ten Year Plan is the Biological Trickling Filter Wastewater Treatment Plant funded from the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Establishment Fund. Council committed to providing advanced sewage treatment following thorough investigations and a public consultation process which was initiated in 1993/94. There is no other single project with significant capital, operational and maintenance costs that has had a greater impact on Council’s finances over the past two decades. Construction of the new Biological Trickling Filter Plant is well underway. Several contracts have been tendered and awarded, and construction is on programme and scheduled to be completed in August 2014 .

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Sewage continued Performance Measures Levels of Service

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

Zero

Zero

Zero

Blockage resulting in overflow

Zero

Zero

Zero

Compliance with requirements of resource

100%

100%

100%

Zero

Zero

Zero

90%

90%

90%

Measures

Provide and maintain the city sewerage

Number of reticulated properties that are

system to ensure public health and the

unable to dispose of wastewater, due to

environment are safeguarded.

stormwater infiltration, for longer than 6 hours.

consents for quality and volume. Ensure the sewerage system is effective

Number of complaints relating to odour

and reliable. Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Wastewater in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Economic and Financial Performance Cost per m3 of wastewater Cost per km of wastewater mains Cost per rateable property

94

$0.84

$0.90

$0.76

$20,705

$22,470

$18,892

$305

$326

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Sewage continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

Sources of operating funding 7,406 407

General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges) Subsidies and grants for operating purposes Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply

-

Internal charges and overhead recoveries

3

Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts

7,816

Total operating funding (A)

-

-

-

6,951

7,840

6,444

-

-

-

547

457

432

26

84

80

-

-

-

7,524

8,381

6,956

2,299

2,336

2,260

-

-

-

1,008

1,358

996

Applications of operating funding 2,085 948 -

Payments to staff and suppliers Finance costs Internal charges and overhead applied

-

-

-

3,033

Other operating funding applications Total applications of operating funding (B)

3,307

3,694

3,256

4,783

Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

4,218

4,687

3,700

Sources of capital funding -

Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure

124

Development and financial contributions

490

-

-

-

113

104

83

Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

657

-

Gross proceeds from sale of assets

-

-

-

-

Lump sum contributions

-

-

-

113

104

740

- to meet additional demand

-

-

-

- to improve the level of service

-

-

2,576

614

Total sources of capital funding (C) Application of capital funding Capital expenditure

631 1,747 1,320

- to replace existing assets

2,076

2,164

2,032

1,699

Increase (decrease) in reserves

2,255

2,627

(168)

-

-

-

4,331

4,791

4,440

(4,218)

(4,687)

(3,700)

-

-

-

4,181

4,592

3,610

5,397 (4,783) 3,516

Increase (decrease) of investments Total application of capital funding (D) Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D) Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D)) Group depreciation and amortisation

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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Water Supply Scope The Water Supply Group comprises:

9.8 million m3 water consumed annually

10 wells

10 ground water and 8 booster Pump Stations

8 reservoir sites

30 million litres service reservoir storage

469 km mains

95.5% of Napier’s population serviced by reticulation system

Council provides a water supply system for the supply of potable water as well as for fire fighting purposes. Water is drawn from the Heretaunga Plains aquifer, is free from harmful contamination and no water treatment is required. It is reticulated to the Napier urban area and to Bay View. Council has a programme in place to manage the usage of water, a precious natural resource, to minimise wastage and shortages.

Key Issues Upgrades to the City’s Water Supply will continue with emphasis on managing demand, ensuring that levels of service are maintained and building more resilience in the system. The Prospective Capital Plan includes $15.2M for Water Supply projects. The plan provides for the ongoing renewal and upgrades of the reticulation and pump stations as assets reach the end of their lives.

Awatoto Trunk Main This is the second stage of the Awatoto trunk main which will extend from the end of the first stage in Eriksen Road to Latham Street. The primary purpose of the Awatoto trunk main is to convey water from the source wells in Awatoto to the reservoirs in town. However, it will also supply water from reservoir storage to reticulation in the Napier South and Te Awa areas as required to satisfy demand. This project will be funded by financial contributions. The final stage of this project from Latham Street to Hyderabad Road will be included in the next Ten Year Plan.

Taradale Reservoir The existing 9.2 million litre reservoir will be supplemented with a second tank of the same size to increase total storage capacity to approximately 39 million litres. This will provide capacity for future growth across all of the reticulated areas. The project will be funded by financial contributions.

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Water Supply continued Performance Measures Levels of Service

Measures

Minimise the adverse effects of water

Compliance with requirements of Resource

supply quality on human health by

Consent conditions

providing a water supply system with

Water quality adherence to Drinking Water

adequate capacity and pressure that

Standards for New Zealand 2005 (Revised

meets the NZ Drinking Water Standards

2008). Percentage of water mains > 100mm in

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

20%

20%

20%

0

0

0

90%

90%

90%

diameter cleaned No fire hydrants reported by NZ Fire Service not meeting code of practice pressure and flow requirements Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Water Supply in the NRB Public Opinion Survey.

Economic and Financial Performance Cost per m3 of water

$0.44

$0.46

$0.43

Cost per km of water mains

$9,164

$9,673

$9,035

$171

$178

$167

Operating cost per rateable property

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Water Supply continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

Sources of operating funding 3,619 503 10 4,132

General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges) Subsidies and grants for operating purposes

-

-

-

3,838

4,064

3,645

-

-

-

492

518

488

Internal charges and overhead recoveries

37

116

111

Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts

11

12

11

4,378

4,710

4,255

2,096

2,264

2,067

-

-

-

665

754

650

Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply

Total operating funding (A) Applications of operating funding

1,911 638 -

Payments to staff and suppliers Finance costs Internal charges and overhead applied

-

-

-

2,549

Other operating funding applications Total applications of operating funding (B)

2,761

3,018

2,717

1,583

Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

1,617

1,692

1,538

Sources of capital funding 101

Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure Development and financial contributions

-

-

-

161

155

124

-

Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

-

-

Gross proceeds from sale of assets

-

-

-

-

Lump sum contributions

-

-

-

161

155

124

101

Total sources of capital funding (C) Application of capital funding

-

Capital expenditure

-

- to meet additional demand

440 1,244 1,684 (1,583) -

-

-

-

2,179

2,273

838

- to improve the level of service

121

126

120

- to replace existing assets

712

743

1,175

(1,234)

(1,295)

(471)

-

-

-

1,778

1,847

1,662

(1,617)

(1,692)

(1,538)

-

-

-

Increase (decrease) in reserves Increase (decrease) of investments Total application of capital funding (D) Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D) Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D))

1,475

Group depreciation and amortisation

1,579

1,576

1,428

(503)

Water by Meter Charges

(492)

(518)

(488)

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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Recreation Scope Sportsgrounds

16 sports parks (213 hectares)

Major facilities – McLean Park Complex, Park Island, Nelson Park and Tareha Recreation Reserve.

Sportsgrounds are provided throughout the City to cater for a range of recreational and sporting needs.

Napier Aquatic Centre

Indoor facilities (heated) – 5 lane 25m pool, 6 lane 25m pool, 15m learner’s pool, 2 toddler pools, 2 spa pools, 2 water slides.

A comprehensive aquatic facility providing educational and recreational programmes, and a range of outdoor activities.

Marine Parade Pools

4 heated outdoor pools

5 spa pools

A complex with a range of heated pools and spas managed under contract.

Reserves

36 neighbourhood parks, 46 greenbelt reserves, 9 foreshore reserves and 9 public gardens

75m2 recreational reserves per residential lot

A range of passive recreation facilities providing an open space network and formal gardens of a high standard throughout the City.

Inner Harbour

95 berths

An area of wharves and catwalks in Ahuriri providing berths for commercial and recreational vessels, and popular for recreational fishing.

Key Issues Sportsgrounds Sportsgrounds Development A master plan which will guide development of the Park Island sports complex over the next 20 plus years was adopted by Council in early 2013. The plan, which was carefully developed over almost two years, strategically provides for the growth and change in local, regional and national outdoor sporting activity in the city and provides the city with direction to further develop Park Island as an integral part of Napier’s open space network. The first stages of implementing the plan are underway. The planned work programme in the 2014/15 annual plan year includes safety improvements to Clyde Jeffery Drive, construction of all weather pathways on popular walking routes and initial groundworks in the new northern sports ground hub adjacent to the Parklands residential development. Council will continue to work with Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Hawke’s Bay Hockey Association in regard to restoring the Taipo Stream where it runs through the park and developing a new artificial hockey turf.

Sport and Active Recreation Strategy Council is committed to ensuring that the development of sport and active recreation facilities and the provision of sport and active recreation services for the community is undertaken in a strategic, collaborative, transparent and affordable way. Council considers that an effective Sport and Active Recreation Strategy will contribute to this goal and to this end Council will continue to work in partnership with other Councils in the region, regional sports organisations and Sport Hawke’s Bay towards redeveloping the existing Sport and Active Recreation Strategy into a better plan for Hawke’s Bay.

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Recreation continued Napier Aquatic Centre The need for an upgrade of the Old Lap Pool enclosure has been identified in previous plans. A detailed condition assessment report, recently carried out by a structural engineer, recommends improvements to the facility that include adequate roof insulation, a vapour barrier, new flooring to replace the deteriorated rubber studded tile, double glazed windows and ceiling replacement. The funding is provided in the Prospective Capital Plan to cover this work. Investigation into the addition of a dedicated Learn to Swim pool (as part of a regional strategy) may lead to additional requirements which are not included in this plan.

Regional Aquatic Strategy With growing demand for swimming pool space, and an increasing diversity of swimming sports and recreation opportunities available, there is a need to identify how we can best meet these needs and demands as a region. A Regional Aquatic Strategy is being developed that will investigate opportunities for coordination and collaboration across the region’s facilities and how we might most effectively meet increasing demand for pool space using existing facilities and/or by the development of new facilities.

Reserves The plan allows for additional Reserve facilities which will cater for Napier’s population growth. The major works proposed concern the establishment and development of neighbourhood reserves (together with the provision of play equipment where appropriate), walkway reserves, and a number of greenbelt reserves in areas particularly subject to intensive infill development. The establishment and development of reserves in green-field areas is considered to be an on-site cost carried by each developer. Reserve development is funded from combination of rates and financial contributions.

Whakakire Avenue Breakwater and Westshore Beach Reprofiling A resource consent for a breakwater at Whakakire Avenue has now been lodged and is being considered by the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council. The granting of a consent and subsequent construction of a breakwater will stabilize the southern end of the beach and enable subsequent reprofiling of Westshore Beach to enhance the aesthetics of the beach and make it more user friendly. The construction of a breakwater will also enable more houses to be taken out of the coastal hazard zone.

Tree Planting Programme A tree planting programme will continue throughout the term of this plan. Funds allocated to this are in excess of the normal Reserves budget and are in the plan as a response to the community’s desire to enhance the City’s physical environment.

Reserves Walkway/Cycleway Linkages A network of formed and unformed walkway/cycleway tracks are located throughout the city to promote and encourage healthy exercise and to provide for the enjoyment of all residents and visitors to the city. A conscious effort has been made to establish a series of linkages between various areas in order to maximise the enjoyment of these walkways/cycleways. Pathways extend through many of the Foreshore Reserves and linear reserves catering for the dual activities of walking and cycling. Council will continue to develop walkway linkages and has included $2.8M in the Prospective Capital Plan, funded from loans.

Inner Harbour Investigation into whether the Meeanee Quay jetties should be renewed, or redeveloped with a view to providing additional berthage for the future is required. An engineering survey will be undertaken during the next 3 years to establish the remaining life and estimated replacement cost of the jetties. There is no provision for the renewal of the Meeanee Quay jetties within the current renewals programme. No issues have arisen that would facilitate the need to commence this project.

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Recreation continued Performance Measures Sportsgrounds Levels of Service

Measures

Council provides a sufficient number

Sportsgrounds area per 1,000 residents.

and range of sports and recreation

Number of sports grounds suitable for

facilities to satisfy the needs of the

hosting national outdoor sports events.

community.

Number of sports grounds suitable for

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

3.5ha

3.5 Ha

3.5 ha

Minimum of 3

Minimum of 3

Minimum of 3

Minimum of 1

Minimum of 1

Minimum of 1

90%

90%

90%

$182

$170

$166

$21,695

$20,244

$19,675

hosting international outdoor sports events. Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Parks and Sportsfields in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Economic and Financial Performance Operating Cost per rateable property Operating cost per hectare

Napier Aquatic Centre Levels of Service

Measures

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

Council provides a sufficient number

Accredited as meeting Poolsafe standards.

100%

100%

100%

and range of sports and recreation

Water quality adherence rate to NZ Water

100%

100%

100%

facilities to satisfy the needs of the

Treatment Standards 5826:2000. 204,000

204,000

204,000

82%

82%

82%

$90

$92

$89

community. Number of users. Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Pools in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Economic and Financial Performance Operating cost per rateable property

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Recreation continued Reserves Levels of Service

Council provides a sufficient number and range of sports and recreation facilities to satisfy the needs of the community.

Measures

Recreational land per residential lot.

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

75m2

75m2

75m2 <60

Complaints per annum

<60

<60

Number of playgrounds

32

32

32

Playground accidents per annum

<10

<10

<10

195,000

195,000

195,000

95%

95%

95%

$153

$158

$142

$9,700

$9,971

$8,922

Council sustainably manages the

Annuals propagated and planted throughout

development and use of reserves as a

the city.

natural recreational resource for both local residents and visitors. Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Public Gardens, Street Beds and Trees in the NRB Opinion Survey Economic and Financial Performance Cost per rateable property Operating cost per hectare of Reserve

Inner Harbour Levels of Service

Measures

To provide and maintain Inner Harbour

Berths available for commercial and

facilities to enable the safe berthing of

recreational vessels.

commercial and recreational vessels.

Channel depth sufficient for commercial

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

98 berths

98 berths

98 berths

18 months

18 months

18 months

and recreational vessels. Maintain maximum time between depth soundings of inner harbour.

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Recreation continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

7,889

7,631

7,328

-

-

-

24

24

24

1,454

1,495

1,458

87

208

199

616

698

611

10,070

10,056

9,620

7,296

7,305

7,103

-

-

-

1,956

2,061

1,880

Sources of operating funding 7,437 General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties - Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges) 12 Subsidies and grants for operating purposes 1,507 Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply 8 Internal charges and overhead recoveries 613 Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts 9,577 Total operating funding (A) Applications of operating funding 6,968 Payments to staff and suppliers - Finance costs 1,479 Internal charges and overhead applied 3 Other operating funding applications 8,450 Total applications of operating funding (B) 1,127 Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

2

2

2

9,254

9,368

8,986

816

688

634

Sources of capital funding - Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure 359 Development and financial contributions 22 Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

-

343

358

293

3,789

3,503

1,103

- Gross proceeds from sale of assets

-

-

-

- Lump sum contributions

-

-

-

4,132

3,861

1,396

146 - to meet additional demand

1,809

1,886

1,308

1,805 - to improve the level of service

2,021

1,550

1,769

741 - to replace existing assets

2,705

2,512

1,576

(1,184) Increase (decrease) in reserves

(1,587)

(1,399)

(2,623)

-

-

-

1,508 Total application of capital funding (D)

4,948

4,549

2,030

(1,127) Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D)

(816)

(690)

(634)

-

-

-

2,268

2,444

2,179

5,911

-

-

381 Total sources of capital funding (C) Application of capital funding Capital expenditure

- Increase (decrease) of investments

- Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D)) 1,945 Group depreciation and amortisation -

Capital Items in progress consulted in prior years plans, not included in the Prospective Capital Plan

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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Social and Cultural Scope The Social and Cultural Group comprises:

Libraries

2 Libraries – Napier and Taradale

38,000 members

Libraries offer free-to-all services and a stimulating and pleasant environment. Services include recreational, educational, historical, genealogical, cultural and current affairs material together with online facilities, reading and outreach programmes.

War Memorial Conference Centre The facility houses the eternal flame and roll of honour as a memorial to Napier citizens who served and died in the conflicts of the 20th century.

Napier Municipal Theatre The Art Deco heritage building in Tennyson Street provides modern theatre facilities for local, national and international live theatre, performing arts, exhibitions, and other community functions and events. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 993. Other features include the Pan Pac Foyer for exhibitions, functions and conferences, bar and catering facilities and a Ticketing Box Office.

MTG Hawke’s Bay Arts, culture and museum facilities and a regional archive are provided by the Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery and Century Theatre. The regional collection of heritage, art and artefacts are managed under an agreement with the Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust. The complex reopened in September 2013 after extensive renovations which increased and improved exhibition space, has enabled better quality display of collection and loan items, and created more opportunities to accommodate touring exhibitions.

Community Planning Development of strategies and policies, community facilitation and advice, administration and distribution of community grants, safer community and youth development are the main components of Community Planning. Community facilitation and grants support and encourage voluntary and community based organisations to address social issues in the City through selfhelp processes. Safer community’s purpose is to develop community based crime prevention initiatives, promote safety in the community, and provide coordination and liaison between community groups and organisations. Youth development supports and fosters the role of young people in our community, providing opportunities for young people to participate and engage in decision making.

Halls

6 casual hire facilities, 2 leased facilities

Council provides a range of facilities with a good geographic spread for recreational, community or leisure activities at affordable prices.

Retirement and Rental Housing Retirement and Rental Housing

303 retirement flats in 9 villages – all 1 bedroom

72 rental flats in 3 villages - mostly 2 bedrooms

Flats are provided for people with special housing needs, low assets, and low income, with the emphasis on providing for the welfare of the tenants. Council flats are in high demand with the average occupancy rate exceeding 97%.

Cemeteries

6 cemeteries - 4 operational and 2 historic

Comprehensive areas for burials, ash interments, and ash scattering. The recently restored historic cemeteries ensure the historical and cultural significance is preserved. Records are available for genealogical enquiries. Note the crematorium for the Hawke’s Bay region, located in Hastings, is owned and operated by Hastings District Council.

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Social and Cultural continued Public Toilets

45 toilet facilities

Public toilets are provided in key areas generally related to tourism, recreation and shopping activities. Facilities are cleaned and inspected daily with the emphasis on hygiene, safety and mitigation of graffiti. New toilet block opened February 2014, at the new Clive Square Bus Terminus.

Emergency Management

1 fixed Emergency Management Operations Centre

1 Mobile Emergency Management Operations Centre (Satellite Trailer)

9 fixed Civil Defence Centres

Emergency Management combines Council staff, volunteers, other organisations and agencies to facilitate a planned response to emergencies in Napier. Integration of policies and planning as a region is coordinated by the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group.

Key Issues Libraries E Books were made available to members in December 2011. It is anticipated that the take up of this service will be gradual. Changes in technology will be reflected in the services offered by the Libraries. In the latter part of the Prospective Capital Plan, funding has been allocated for an upgrade of the Napier Library. The impact of electronic media on library services and library facilities required for the future will be assessed during the intervening time.

MTG Hawke’s Bay After a successful relaunch of the facility following its closure for renovation, a planned review of operations is underway to ensure the facility is delivering its services most effectively and efficiently. Storage issues are being addressed through the review.

Community Planning Population changes present challenges in the medium to long term. Demand will come from both the ageing population and youth. Napier City Council takes a key role in the Napier Connects initiative, which aims to encourage stronger connections for our senior citizens with their community. Youth unemployment is a growing concern and is exacerbated in a poor economic climate. Work is underway at a regional level to address this issue. Technology has an important role to play in service provision (the use of online polling, consultation, information sharing etc) and for community organisations. It will be important for Council to utilise technology where possible and to support both the community and voluntary sector in this area. Funding sources continue to decline for community organisations and demand for their services is on the increase. Council will continue to offer support, resources and advice to organisations, both at individual organisational levels and in group settings.

Maraenui The Maraenui Urban Renewal Plan Review and Maraenui Shopping Centre Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessment were adopted by Council on 10 August 2011. The recommendations of these reports have been prioritised. The Maraenui CPTED Assessment contained sixty-nine specific recommendations to improve the area, with the overall recommendation being to enhance the shopping centre and reserve, ensuring it is safe, secure and functional, and with a view to encourage economic development in the area. The first stages of the upgrade project focussing on the reserve by replacing and improving the playground area, skate park and toilets, and creating a larger open green space is complete. The final stages to upgrade roading, walkways and parking areas will be funded from other existing Council budgets and may require additional funding through future Annual Planning processes.

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Social and Cultural continued Pukemokimoki Marae The Pukemokimoki Marae is now well established within Napier, although not currently reaching its original vision and potential for the facility. In order to achieve its growth aspirations, funding of $50,000 pa has been approved for development of the Marae for three years in order to establish and build capacity and sustainability by growing tourism and service provision while continuing to serve the community of Napier.

Community Arts Centre Napier City Council has agreed to allow Creative Napier the use of the Old Borough Council Building located in Byron Street to create a Community Arts Centre. Creative Napier has initiated fund raising to complete a fit out of the building which will be overseen by Council.

Halls Memorial Square Community Rooms This facility is presently closed until further notice due to structural issues identified in a seismic assessment. Budget for refurbishment of Memorial Hall has been provided in past years. A decision on this project will be made once the seismic assessment of major Council owned buildings is completed and any work identified can be planned and prioritised.

Retirement and Rental Housing Background Napier City Council has a long and proud history of providing affordable Retirement and Rental Housing for people who have low assets and low income. This fills a known gap in the rental market, as it provides both affordable housing and security of tenure with an emphasis on the social and community wellbeing of the tenants. Due to modern medicine and equipment the elderly, despite physical disabilities and illnesses, are being encouraged and supported to remain independent in their homes longer. In addition the average age of the general population is increasing. This increases demand for retirement housing, which provides functional and accessible accommodation and caters for all levels of disability. To meet the growth in demand for retirement housing, Council also allocates its general rental flats to the more fit and able elderly, and the ground floor flats to the less mobile, who are in wheelchairs or require easy access.

Current/Future In 2011 Council resolved that the funds in the Pensioner Housing Upgrade Reserve, that had been retained to finance additional flats, would be extended to include improvements to existing Retirement Flats. From a feasibility study carried out 2008 one of the main areas identified was improvement of Retirement flats insulation and ventilation. The insulation has been upgraded over the past 3 years to bring the ceilings up to the recommended standard R2.9 and the under floor to R 1.3. with a small amount of remedial under floor insulation to be carried out. Bathroom ventilation has been installed in all Retirement Flats and 74% of the vanities required are now completed, the remainder will take place over the following year. Currently investigations to provide the best ventilation for the various kitchen designs is being undertaken, installation will take place over the next two years. The total value of this work is expected to be $658,000.

Minor Capital Projects Bulk funding for minor capital projects is provided to maintain Council’s flats to a reasonable standard. Funding has been included in the Prospective Capital Plan of $1.2M funded from rental income received.

Cemeteries In order to cater to the burial requirements of Napier City into the future development of the second stage of Western Hills Cemetery is currently being considered. Initial design concepts have been developed and once completed construction work is anticipated to commence in 2015.

Public Toilets Investigation of vandal proof methods/means of improving public health protection may result in additional requirements not currently provided in this plan. These investigations are ongoing.

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Social and Cultural continued New Toilet Programme Council has developed a standardised precast design for new toilet facilities which can be relocated in future should the need occur. This standardised design has tiled floors and walls and improvements in natural lighting, significantly improving the overall standard of toilets in Napier. $213,000 has been included in the Prospective Capital Plan for new public toilets, funded from rates. The toilets at Taradale Park have been replaced, and the toilets in Westshore are under review. New toilets have been opened at the new Clive Square Bus Terminus.

Emergency Management A review of the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Plan is required to identify where regional priorities may conflict with this plan. Current legislation particularly the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 will need to be reviewed due to significant national events. This may place additional requirements on Council which are not included in this plan. These requirements will include the 4R’s (Reduction, Readiness, Response and Recovery). There is an increased requirement for reduction of risk and in the area of readiness, the building of resilient communities to help reduce the commitment in the response phase of a Civil Defence activation. The methods of all Emergency Management service delivery will be reviewed.

Performance Measures Libraries Levels of Service

Measures

Council provides library and library

Percentage of Napier City residents who are

membership services to meet the

active borrowers (two year average)

community’s recreational, social and

New stock items per 1,000 residents -

educational needs.

including electronic

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

39%

39%

37%

>350

>350

>350

85%

85%

85%

Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with the Library Service in the NRB Public Opinion Survey Economic and Financial Performance Total cost per door and web entry

$6

$7

$6

Rating cost per rateable property

$124

$130

$125

Napier Municipal Theatre Levels of Service

Measures

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

97,808*

173,000

173,000

163

163

163

Operating cost per entry

$11

$12

$12

Rating cost per rateable property

$25

$25

$24

Council provides a quality performing

Visitor and local entries to facility

arts venue experience for local and

Number of hire days for theatrical and

visitor use

cultural events.

Economic and Financial Performance

*Calculation basis for the TYP was inappropriate and has been changed for the Annual Plan.

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Social and Cultural continued MTG Hawke’s Bay Levels of Service

Measures

Provide a facility to display art, culture

Visitor and local entries to MTG Hawke’s Bay

and heritage.

Number of events per annum

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

150,000*

690,000

690,000

12

12

12

Number of collection items lost or damaged

0

0

0

Number of exhibitions per annum

12

12

12

80%

80%

80%

Operating cost per entry

$33*

$6

$5

Rating cost per rateable property

$88

$79

$52

Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with MTG Hawke’s Bay (including Century Theatre) in the NRB Public Opinion Survey Economic and Financial Performance

*Calculation basis for the TYP was inappropriate and has been changed for the Annual Plan.

Community Planning Levels of Service

Measures

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

50

50

50

0

18

18

4

4

4

20

20

20

95%

95%

95%

120

120

120

Percentage of residents with safety during the day in the NRB Public Opinion Survey

96%

96%

96%

Percentage of residents satisfied with safety during the night in the NRB Public Opinion

61%

61%

61%

$52

$58

$57

Council offers financial support for

Number of local community events

community initiatives and to secure

coordinated

key community services through grants

Number of youth forums coordinated per

and service contracts. Council promotes

annum

community safety with an emphasis

Minimum number of community based crime

on implementing crime prevention

reduction strategies supported

measures. Council also supports youth initiatives in Napier.

Number of community training and networking meetings facilitated per annum

Council regularly liaises with

Satisfaction rating of attendees at

community groups, social services

workshops

and key community organisations

Number of community organisations

and agencies to share community

receiving information via email 4 times per

information and advice

year

Community Perceptions

Survey Economic and Financial Performance Operating cost per rateable property

Halls Levels of Service

Council provides a sufficient number

Measures

Number of Halls

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

6

6

6

95%

95%

95%

$34,800

$44,760

$42,984

and range of cultural and social facilities to satisfy the needs of the community. Community Perceptions Customer satisfaction that the service provided meets acceptable standards. Economic and Financial Performance Average rating cost per Hall

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Social and Cultural continued Retirement and Rental Housing Levels of Service

Measures

Council promotes community safety by

Village Coordinators available during normal

providing a safe environment for its

working hours and on call for emergencies

tenants in council housing.

after hours

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

97%

97%

97%

Inspections per unit per year •

Retirement Flats – fortnightly [welfare]

Retirement and Rental Flats – annually [maintenance)

Economic and Financial Performance Occupancy Rate

Cemeteries Levels of Service

Measures

Council provides and maintains a

Cemeteries records are well maintained and

tranquil environment for burial,

accessible

reflection and placing of memorials to

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

Online cemetery

Online cemetery

Online cemetery

records system

records system

records system

available 90% of

available 90% of

available 90% of

the time

the time

the time

< 10 complaints per

< 10 complaints per

< 10 complaints per

a quiet environment for visitors

annum

annum

annum

Interment and Burial spaces are available

100%

100%

100%

80%

80%

80%

$27

$24

$24

deceased family members. Council also maintains both the burial records and

Cemeteries are well maintained and provide

the historical features for all cemeteries managed.

on request Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Cemeteries in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Economic and Financial Performance Operating cost per rateable property

Public Toilets Levels of Service

To ensure the health of the community

Measures

Public toilets cleaned daily.

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

100%

100%

100%

80%

80%

80%

$34

$33

$32

through the appropriate disposal of human waste in high traffic community areas, Council provides adequate toilets that are accessible, available and appropriately located for use by the public throughout the community Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Public Toilets in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Economic and Financial Performance Operating cost per rateable property

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Social and Cultural continued Emergency Management Levels of Service

Council protects communities by

Measures

Public Warning Systems are in place

coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain

Population prepared in accordance with

and improve the capability to mitigate

national guidelines for an emergency event.

against, prepare for, respond to, and

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

80% of population

80% of population

80% of population

receive warnings

receive warnings

receive warnings

60% of survey

60% of survey

60% of survey

respondents have an

respondents have an

respondents have an

emergency kit

emergency kit

emergency kit

75%

75%

75%

recover from threatened or natural disasters or man-made events. Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Civil Defence Organisation in the NRB Opinion Survey

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Social and Cultural continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

8,565

8,365

7,921

-

-

-

255

353

356

Sources of operating funding 7,492 420

General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges) Subsidies and grants for operating purposes

1,762

Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply

2,569

2,904

2,651

1,658

Internal charges and overhead recoveries

2,267

1,968

2,319

2,450

Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts

2,321

2,417

2,233

15,977

16,009

15,479

8,951

9,240

8,795

-

-

-

5,887

5,417

5,595

13,782

Total operating funding (A) Applications of operating funding

8,491 4,457 12,948 834

Payments to staff and suppliers Finance costs Internal charges and overhead applied Other operating funding applications

-

-

-

Total applications of operating funding (B)

14,838

14,657

14,390

Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

1,139

1,352

1,089

Sources of capital funding 3,683

-

-

619

42

48

39

Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

-

-

Gross proceeds from sale of assets

-

-

-

-

Lump sum contributions

-

-

-

42

48

658

-

20 1,990

5,693

Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure Development and financial contributions

Total sources of capital funding (C) Application of capital funding

-

Capital expenditure

-

-

-

- to meet additional demand

-

-

-

38

40

338

7,145

- to improve the level of service

1,067

- to replace existing assets

1,332

1,578

1,306

Increase (decrease) in reserves

(189)

(219)

103

-

-

-

1,181

1,400

1,747

(1,139)

(1,352)

(1,089)

-

-

-

1,916

2,193

1,939

(1,685) -

Increase (decrease) of investments

6,527

Total application of capital funding (D)

(834)

Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D)

1,462

Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D)) Group depreciation and amortisation

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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City and Business Promotion Scope The City and Business Promotion Group comprises:

City and Business Promotion The City and Business Promotion activity supports local businesses, maintains Sister City relations with Tomakomai (Japan) Lianyungang (China) and Victoria (Canada), and provides grants to local tourism organisations. The activity supports marketing initiatives aimed at informing national and international audiences about Napier. Art Deco is an important tourism feature of the City and Council assists the Art Deco Trust in its promotion of Art Deco in Napier by way of a contract for service.

War Memorial Conference Centre A multi-functional facility located on the beach front along Marine Parade, consisting of a ballroom, an exhibition hall, a gallery and three breakout rooms. This venue is suitable for conferences, exhibitions, weddings and other functions. The facility also houses an eternal flame as a memorial to Napier citizens who served and died in the conflicts of the 20th century.

National Aquarium of New Zealand The National Aquarium of New Zealand, on Marine Parade, houses sharks, penguins, stingray, live coral, tuatara, alligators, hundreds of fish species, reptiles and kiwi. There are keeper talks and shows daily, swimming with the sharks opportunities, a souvenir shop and a cafĂŠ. The National Aquarium also has an extensive education programme. It regularly hosts school groups, tour groups, birthday parties, sleepovers, and many other functions.

Napier i-Site Visitor Centre Napier i-SITE Visitor Centre on Marine Parade is part of the NZ Visitor Information Network and offers information and booking services including accommodation and travel, attractions and activities, itinerary planning and advice, gifts, souvenirs, stamps and phone cards, local business events and entertainment information, maps, guides and books. It is a key information source for cruise ship passengers.

Par 2 MiniGolf Two 18 hole themed miniature golf courses situated next to the Napier i-SITE Visitor Centre on Marine Parade providing entertainment for all ages. Par 2 can host birthday parties and other events and offer group discount rates and a loyalty card option.

Kennedy Park Resort, Napier Kennedy Park Resort is one of the busiest holiday parks in New Zealand set in spacious park like surroundings. Facilities include 91 rooms, 170 powered and non powered sites, as well as a restaurant, bar, conference facility, children’s playground, commercial laundry, service buildings, shop and a pool complex.

Key Issues Marineland of New Zealand Marineland has been closed to the public by decisions of Council dated 2 July 2008 and 9 December 2010. Work is on-going for the re-homing of the remaining animals and birds.

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City and Business Promotion continued Performance Measures City Promotion Levels of Service

Measures

Council has processes in place to

Growth in business numbers

encourage new business enterprises to

Number of visitor nights in commercial

establish in the City which contribute to

accommodation

the economic wellbeing of the city.

Cruise ship visitor numbers

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

To be reported

To be reported

To be reported

615,000

615,000

600,000

95,000

95,000

108,000

80%

80%

80%

88%

88%

88%

To be reported

To be reported

To be reported

Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Council’s Policies to Promote Job Opportunities in the NRB Public Opinion Survey Percentage of residents satisfied with Tourism Promotion in the NRB Public Opinion Survey Economic and Financial Performance City GDP per capita

War Memorial Conference Centre (WMC) Levels of Service

Measures

Provide and manage a conference and

Qualmark rating maintained.

function facility.

Number of National and International hires.

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

Rating maintained

Rating maintained

Rating maintained

260

290

290

$1,423

$1,329

$1,267

Economic and Financial Performance Rates cost per hire

National Aquarium of New Zealand Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

99,000

99,000

99,000

364

364

364

Rating cost per visitor

$11

$10

$10

Operating cost per rateable property

$118

$114

$112

Levels of Service

Measures

Provide an aquarium for visitors

Number of visitors.

and local citizens for recreation and

Days Open

education. Economic and Financial Performance

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City and Business Promotion continued Napier i-Site Visitor Centre Levels of Service

Measures

Council provides an i-SITE facility for

Number of visitors through the centre.

visitors to Napier and Hawke’s Bay

Opening hours per days.

to deliver tourism information and

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

310,000

310,000

310,000

Minimum 8 hrs / 364

Minimum 8 hrs /

Minimum 8 hrs / 364

days

364 days

days

tour and accommodation services to encourage visitors to stay longer and to revisit. Economic and Financial Performance I-Site revenue per visitor Rating cost per visitor

$2

$2

$2

$1.21

$1.30

$1.30

Par 2 MiniGolf Levels of Service

Council provides a Mini Golf facility

Measures

Visitor Admissions per annum.

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

39,700

39,500

39,700

as a visitor attraction and for local community use. Economic and Financial Performance Revenue per admission

$8

$9

$8

Rating return per visitor

$0*

$0.15

$0.15

Return on Assets

11%

13%

12%

*Visitor baseline now reflects Par2 only

Kennedy Park Resort, Napier Levels of Service

Council provides this facility to

Measures

Room nights per annum.

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

25,000

25,000

25,000.

6%

6%

6%

contribute to the promotion of Napier as a visitor destination and to provide, within a single location, a mixture of accommodation types and facilities for visitors. Economic and Financial Performance Return on Assets

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City and Business Promotion continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

1,504

Sources of operating funding 1,554

1,479

1,549

165

Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges)

168

175

167

142

Subsidies and grants for operating purposes

131

117

121

6,428

General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties

7,122

7,784

7,322

71

Internal charges and overhead recoveries

61

75

52

47

Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts

18

52

31

8,979

9,752

9,196

7,255

7,946

7,468

-

-

-

1,326

1,389

1,332

8,407

Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply

Total operating funding (A) Applications of operating funding

6,912 1,251 1 8,164 243

Payments to staff and suppliers Finance costs Internal charges and overhead applied Other operating funding applications Total applications of operating funding (B) Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

-

-

-

8,581

9,335

8,800

398

417

396

Sources of capital funding -

Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure

-

-

-

-

Development and financial contributions

-

-

-

-

Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

-

1

Gross proceeds from sale of assets

-

-

-

-

Lump sum contributions

-

-

-

1

Total sources of capital funding (C)

-

-

-

Capital expenditure

-

-

-

- to meet additional demand

-

-

-

- to improve the level of service

-

-

-

398

417

396

-

-

-

-

-

-

398

417

396

(398)

(417)

(396)

-

-

-

928

1,183

1,107

Application of capital funding 899 614 (1,269)

- to replace existing assets Increase (decrease) in reserves - Increase (decrease) of investments

244 (243) 969

Total application of capital funding (D) Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D) Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D)) Group depreciation and amortisation

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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Planning and Regulatory Scope The Planning and Regulatory Group Comprises:

Planning Policy Planning Policy manages the development of the natural and built environment of Napier, via the District Plan, under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) in a sustainable manner, ensuring the quality and quantity of the City’s resources are maintained and enhanced.

Regulatory Consents Council ensures that development of the City is within the RMA and the policies of the District Plan through Regulatory Consents. This includes processing non notified Resource Consents and Land Information Memorandum, preparing resource applications for land subdivisions and an annual environmental programme to gauge the effectiveness of Council’s environmental management policies. Also covered is enforcement work to ensure compliance with Resource Consent approvals and the operative District Plan.

Building Consents The Council ensures that building development within the City is in accordance with the Building Act 2004 through the process of the Building Consents. Services include counter advisory service, processing Building Consent applications, providing Codes of Compliance and Building Warrants of Fitness, and investigating complaints.

Environmental Health Council deals with the environmental problems of noise, smoke, smell and refuse pollution through its Environmental Health Services through investigation and enforcement under a range of Acts. Licences are processed and premises inspected for food premises, hairdressers, offensive trades, camping grounds, skin piercing, mobile shops, funeral directors and street occupation. Also covered is the administration of matters relating to the Sale of Liquor Act, monitoring compliance with household swimming pool regulations, and investigations and advice on environmental and any other health matters and nuisances such as vermin, pests and fire hazards.

Animal Control Animal Control ensures that all animals within the City are under proper control. Dogs are the primary animal and these must all be registered. Emphasis is placed on responsible dog ownership, education and classification of dogs and owners in line with the provisions of the Dog Control Act 1996.

Parking Public Parking Spaces: CBD – 2,451; Taradale – 339 Parking areas are provided in the Central Business District and Taradale Shopping Centre as well as the smaller commercial areas of the city, with long and short term spaces providing parking to meet reasonable public expectations. In addition to fees from parking meters, car park ticket machines and leased spaces, parking is funded through a levy on rates on commercial and retail properties in Napier and Taradale and other smaller suburban shopping and commercial areas. Monitoring and enforcement of parking bylaws ensures equitable use.

Key Issues Planning Policy As a result of the Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy (HPUDS), Napier City Council and Hastings District Council have undertaken a project to harmonise the District Plans where possible. This means that needless differences are eliminted, while recognising that there will still be rated differences that relate to the different characteristics of specific locations. Napier has undertaken a series of changes to the district plan and Hastings had undertaken a full review of their plan which will incorporate the results of this process, and bring the District Plans closer together in terms of both the content and format.

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Planning and Regulatory continued Environmental Health Legislation covering the sale of liquor has recently been reviewed and substantial work will be required to institute the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and associated statutes. Promulgation of a Local Alcohol Policy and review of Liquor Control Bylaws are underway. A review of food safety legislation is also underway. Council officers are contributing to this review. If passed by Parliament, this legislation will have additional impact on officer service delivery.

Animal Control Council’s program of rewarding responsible dog owners and taking appropriate action against owners who do not control their dogs in a responsible manner will continue in the 2014/2015 year. Responsible dog owners have now enjoyed their second year of unchanged registration fees. Council’s focus will remain communicating the importance of being a responsible dog owner within the provisions of the Dog Control Act 1996 and Council’s Dog Control Bylaw. Those dog owners who fail to comply these requirements will be faced with increased penalties. Council’s on-going focus of identifying and registering previously unregistered dogs is making it difficult to increase the proportion of licensed dog owners in the City. The addition of previously non-compliant dog owners has driven down the overall percentage of licensed dog owners. However the identification and registration of the additional dogs has allowed Council to hold registration fees steady for most compliant dog owners.

Parking The evolution of technology in the field of parking services is rapid and is likely to have a large impact in future years. The Parking Department is monitoring the deployment of new forms of technology nationally and will seek to see deployment of proven technologies if they are appropriate to Napier’s situation. Over time it is intended to replace individual meters with parking machines as used in Taradale, pay and display.

CBD Parking Capital expenditure is in place for several inner city projects including additional CBD parking, parking for cyclists and motorcyclists, development of walkways from parking facilities to inner city areas and security for major parking facilities. As demand for parking begins to show signs of increase, Council will seek to increase the availability of parking facilities. In the longer term an option being pursued as part of current planning is to build multi-level parking facilities to minimise the need for land purchase in the CBD. $8.1M has been included in the Prospective Capital Plan for CBD parking projects, funded from parking reserve funds. Re-development of large sections of the City and deployment of ultra-fast broadband infrastructure is likely to put considerable stress on the stock of available parking over the next two years.

Performance Measures Planning Policy Levels of Service

Measures

Council monitors and enforces

Ensure the integrity of the District Plan is

compliance with legislation intended

maintained through strategic reviews.

to protect its citizens from threats to

Manage District Plan modifications within

their safety (building quality, animal

legal requirements.

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

Report on progress

Report on progress

Report on progress

Report on progress

Report on progress

Report on progress

$26

$26

$26

nuisance). Economic and Financial Performance Cost per rateable property

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Planning and Regulatory continued Regulatory Consents Levels of Service

Measures

Council monitors and enforces

Land Information Memorandums processed

compliance with legislation intended to

within the statutory time frame of 10

protect its citizens from threats to their

working days.

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

100%

100%

100%

safety through the resource consent process. Planning complaints are responded to

Response rate to complaints.

efficiently and effectively in a manner that is fair to all parties.

All urgent

All urgent

All urgent

complaints are

complaints are

complaints are

investigated within

investigated within

investigated within

3 days

3 days.

3 days.

Building Consents Levels of Service

Measures

Council monitors and enforces

Audit 20% of all buildings (100% over 5

compliance with legislation intended

years) requiring building warrants of fitness

to protect its citizens from threats to

registered from owners of buildings, subject

their safety (building quality, animal

to code of compliance schedule.

nuisance).

Maintain Building Consent Authority (BCA) accreditation. Process building consents within 20 working

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

20%

20%

20%

Accreditation

Accreditation

Accreditation

maintained

maintained

maintained

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

$258*

$410

$401

days. Process code of compliance certificates within 20 working days. Economic and Financial Performance Rates cost per building consent

*The decrease in rates cost per building consent is driven by increased volume as a result of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Bylaw regarding fireplaces (not included in the TYP)

Environmental Health Levels of Service

Measures

Council monitors and enforces

Proportion of all food premises inspected

compliance with legislation intended

twice per year (including re-checking) and

to protect its citizens from threats

non-food premises inspected once per year.

to their health (food handling, water

Number of water samples taken compared

quality) and wellbeing (noise and

to number of the National Standard.

environmental effects).

Requests for swimming pool fencing

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

100%

100%

100%

165%

165%

165%

100%

100%

100%

80%

80%

80%

$25

$27

$26

inspections initiated within 10 working days. Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Noise Control in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Economic and Financial Performance Operating cost per rateable property

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Planning and Regulatory continued Animal Control Levels of Service

Measures

Council monitors and enforces

Number of service requests/Number of

compliance with legislation intended

licensed dogs

to protect its citizens from threats to

Number of licensed dog owners.

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

41%

41%

42%

22.5%

22.5%

20%

75%

75%

75%

$7

$8

$8

their safety (building quality, animal nuisance). Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Animal Control in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Economic and Financial Performance Rating cost per rateable property

Parking Services Levels of Service

Measures

Council provides on and off street

CBD parking occupancy rate (off street and

parking facilities

on street).

to provide sufficient parking to meet

Taradale parking occupancy rate (off street

reasonable public expectations,

and on street).

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

Less than 75%

Less than 75%

Less than 75%

Less than 75%

Less than 75%

Less than 75%

60%

60%

60%

80%

80%

80%

to ensure the equitable sharing of parking resources, and

to

ensure

safe

and

effective

passenger vehicle flow Community Perceptions Percentage of residents satisfied with Parking in the Inner City in the NRB Public Opinion Survey. Percentage of residents satisfied with Parking in the Suburbs in the NRB Public Opinion Survey.

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Planning and Regulatory continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

Sources of operating funding 2,130

2,363

2,264

2,150

-

Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges)

-

-

-

-

Subsidies and grants for operating purposes

-

-

-

3,910

3,954

3,918

3,488 124

General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties

Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply

143

145

141

1,052

Internal charges and overhead recoveries Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts

1,067

985

1,046

6,794

Total operating funding (A)

7,483

7,348

7,255

3,722

3,664

3,513

-

-

-

2,469

2,524

2,368

Applications of operating funding 3,324 2,174 -

Payments to staff and suppliers Finance costs Internal charges and overhead applied

-

-

-

5,498

Other operating funding applications Total applications of operating funding (B)

6,191

6,188

5,881

1,296

Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

1,292

1,160

1,374

Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure

-

-

-

Development and financial contributions

-

-

-

-

Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

-

-

Gross proceeds from sale of assets

-

-

-

-

Lump sum contributions

-

-

-

Total sources of capital funding (C)

-

-

-

Capital expenditure

-

-

-

- to meet additional demand

-

-

541

Sources of capital funding 72

72

Application of capital funding 10 257 44 1,057 1,368 (1,296) 254

- to improve the level of service - to replace existing assets Increase (decrease) in reserves Increase (decrease) of investments Total application of capital funding (D) Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D) Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D)) Group depreciation and amortisation

-

-

-

182

127

172

1,110

1,033

661

-

-

-

1,292

1,160

1,374

(1,292)

(1,160)

(1,374)

-

-

-

293

422

408

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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Property Assets Scope Lagoon Farm The 350 hectare farm is situated on the south side of the Ahuriri Estuary. It currently runs cattle, sheep, and has some Kiwi Fruit plantings and cropping leases. A quarter acts as a flood ponding area during unusual and extreme weather events. As residential or business park development occurs, farming operations will reduce. The farming operation has already been impacted upon by construction of the Prebensen Drive extension, which bisects the farm. As these activities progressively impact on the farm operations, it is likely that Council will cease to operate Lagoon Farm as a commercial farm.

Parklands Residential Development The Council’s Parklands Residential Development on 120 hectares of former Lagoon Farm land providing 440 residential sections for sale during 2012-2022. This plan includes land for sportsgrounds. The rate of development will be driven by market demand.

Property Holdings Leasehold Properties:

Commercial – 80

Residential – 30

This business unit is responsible for the management of leases and licences which have been established for parks, reserves, commercial, industrial and residential properties. The majority of leases are perpetually renewable. It is also responsible for the management, including maintenance and renewal, of all Council buildings not specifically allocated to other activities.

Key Issues Lagoon Farm Business Park Council has approval for a District Plan change for the Business Park zone. A concept plan is currently being prepared on staged development of the area. The land is considered a strategic asset and will remain Council owned as leasehold land. Funding for the project from the Capital Projects Funds has been provided in past years.

Lagoon Farm Business Park Council has implemented a seismic review of its building stock. The review is taking place on a prioritised basis. To date most high priority older buildings have been assessed and of these only three smaller community facilities have been deemed Earthquake Prone. The more modern buildings are yet to be assessed and will have initial assessments carried out to determine if further investigation is required. Council believes that the outcomes of the seismic assessments will best be considered once the majority of the assessments are completed, when any work required can be planned and prioritised. This will be addressed when Council reviews its TYP in 2015.

Performance Measures Lagoon Farm Levels of Service

Net operating surplus

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Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

$17,133

18,689

$6,200

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Property Assets continued Parklands Residential Levels of Service

Measures

Target for sections sold

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

64

65

64

Property Holdings Levels of Service

Measures

Council maintains and manages both

All freeholding requests handled in

its commercial and leasehold land

accordance with Council policy.

portfolio in accordance with legislation

Buildings comply with Building Act and

where applicable and in accordance

Health & Safety Act and hold current

with individual lease agreements.

warrant of fitness certificates

Annual Plan Targets

TYP

AP

2014/15

Targets

Targets

2014/15

2013/14

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

6%

7%

6%

Economic and Financial Performance Return on Assets

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Property Assets continued Funding Impact Statement Actual

Annual Plan

TYP

AP

2012/13

2014/15

2014/15

2013/14

$000

$000

$000

$000

- General rates, uniform annual general charges, rates penalties

-

-

-

- Targeted rates (other than water by meter charges)

-

-

-

- Subsidies and grants for operating purposes

-

-

-

448

475

448

1,640

1,673

1,610

2

2

2

7,132 Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees, and other receipts

6,765

13,853

12,977

9,397 Total operating funding (A)

8,855

16,003

15,037

3,607

7,211

6,840

-

-

-

1,455

2,300

2,332

Sources of operating funding

681 Fees charges and targeted rates for water supply 1,581 Internal charges and overhead recoveries 3 Interest and dividends from investments

Applications of operating funding 4,673 Payments to staff and suppliers - Finance costs 823 Internal charges and overhead applied

-

-

-

5,496 Total applications of operating funding (B)

- Other operating funding applications

5,062

9,511

9,172

3,901 Surplus (deficit) of operating funding (A - B)

3,793

6,492

5,865

- Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure

-

-

350

- Development and financial contributions

-

-

-

- Increase (decrease) in debt

-

-

-

177

212

6,784

Sources of capital funding

1,290 Gross proceeds from sale of assets - Lump sum contributions 1,290 Total sources of capital funding (C)

-

-

-

177

212

7,134

-

-

-

-

-

433

-

-

3,850

-

-

-

3,969

6,704

8,716

Application of capital funding - Capital expenditure 213 - to meet additional demand - - to improve the level of service 354 - to replace existing assets 4,624 Increase (decrease) in reserves - Increase (decrease) of investments 5,191 Total application of capital funding (D) (3,901) Surplus (deficit) of capital funding (C - D) - Funding balance ((A-B) + (C-D)) 368 Group depreciation and amortisation -

Capital Items in progress consulted in prior years plans, not included in the Prospective Capital Plan

-

-

-

3,969

6,704

12,999

(3,793)

(6,492)

(5,865)

-

-

-

355

483

406

1,010

1,219

-

The Funding Impact Statement (FIS) is provided in accordance with Section 95 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. The FIS is intended to disclose the sources and applications of Council funds. The FIS includes only transactions involving monetary funding and therefore excludes vested assets, revaluations and depreciation. This statement is not GAAP compliant.

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Support Units Scope Council has a number of cost centres of a corporate and support nature. These cost centres provide the technical and support services necessary for the function of Council’s activities Costs of the support services are reallocated to activities either as overheads based on the support each activity receives, or recharged direct on a usage basis. Support Units include the Services Depot units which provide the support for the Utilities and Reserves divisions, including a store and mechanical workshop. Design Services Unit provides scientific and technical services to other Council departments ensuring the community receives engineering services of maximum quality and safety.

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Glossary of Terms Activities and Activity Groups The main elements of the Council’s services offered to the Napier community are divided into Activities. These Activities are described in detail in the Activity Groups section of the Plan including the performance measures and targets and the financial budgets for 2014/15.

Allocation of Overheads The Council’s support units provide “internal” or “support” services to the service delivery business units. The costs of these internal services are allocated across the other business units either as “overheads” based on the support each output receives or recharged directly on a usage basis. This ensures that the true cost of providing specific services to the public is reflected in all budget figures.

Carrying Amount The net amount at which an asset or liability is recognised in the balance sheet.

Community Outcomes These are goals determined by the community that it believes are important for its present and future economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing.

Derecognition When an asset value is no longer recorded in the balance sheet it has been derecognized, e.g. when an asset is sold it is no longer recorded on the balance sheet as from the date of the sale.

Financial Contributions The share of the cost of new developments and subdivisions met by developers.

Impairment The amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.

Infrastructural Assets Stationary systems forming a network and serving whole communities, where the system as a whole is intended to be maintained indefinitely at a particular level of service potential by the continuing replacement and refurbishment of its components. The network may include normally recognised ordinary assets as components. These include roads, water, sewerage and stormwater systems.

Infrastructural Asset Renewal A statutory requirement to provide for maintenance of infrastructural assets in serviceable condition in perpetuity. The amount required is calculated from asset management plans, and “smoothed” to provide a relatively even flow of funds from year to year.

Levels of Service A measure of the quality and quantity of services delivered. They are determined by customer expectations, legislative requirements and affordability.

Non Targeted Rate Rates other than targeted rates. These are general rates and Uniform Annual General Charges. These fund a wide range of activities that are considered to be of general benefit to the community.

NRB Public Opinion Survey (CommunitrakTM) A wide ranging public opinion survey prepared for the Council by the National Research Bureau Ltd. The survey is of public perceptions and interpretations of Council services and representation with comparisons to National and Peer Group averages.

Prospective Financial Statements Refers to future-oriented financial statements.

Targeted Rate A rate set under section 16 or 19 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 to fund a specific function or service provided. It may be charged as a fixed dollar amount per rating unit, a fixed charge per factor, such as property value, or a differential charge per factor.

Ten Year Plan Napier City Council’s Long Term Plan, as defined in the Local Government Act 2002 is referred to as the Ten Year Plan (TYP).

Napier City Council Annual Plan 2014/2015

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