BUDGET BRIEF
M E S S AG E F RO M T H E M AYO R
Dear community, Council has endorsed no increase in rates this financial year. This decision represents Council’s understanding of the current economic climate and the cost of living. Council is committed to prudent financial management into the future and we are confident this budget will not dramatically impact the delivery of key projects or Town services. Initially a 2.5% rate increase was proposed however Council achieved 0% increase in rates by reducing budgeted funds for a 25th anniversary concert, Place Planning initiatives, materials and contract costs, and opted not to support increased Elected Member allowances or employee costs to the extent proposed. Your Elected Members spent many months in budget meetings interrogating and evaluating
our services as well as current and potential projects across the Town with a focus on growing our sustainable future. We were conscious of balancing the need to maintain the costs of essential services our community expects and ensuring delivery of projects we have identified as items of importance for 2019-2020. These include the Urban Forest Strategy, master plans for Edward Millen Park, John Macmillan Park and Higgins Park, upgrades at the Aquatic Centre plus a street scape improvement plan for Archer and Mint Streets.
You can visit our website for more budget highlights.
Inside this booklet you will find information about how your rates are spent in the Town and what improvements you can expect to see over the coming years as we continue to make our Town a dynamic place for everyone.
Mayor Trevor Vaughan
REVENUE
EXPENSES
Materials and contracts $26.7m Maintenance of street trees, parks, reserves and sporting facilites Waste collection and disposal Consultancy
Capital initiatives $26.1m
Rates $46.4m Fees and charges $9.9m Parking
Leisure memberships
Development application fees
Operating grants and contributions $3.5m Interest earning $1.3m Other revenue $0.4m Rebates and recoveries
Insurance subsidies
Employee costs $22.3m Salary
Superannuation
Leave allocation
Utilities $1.4m Insurance $0.7m Interest expenses $0.2m Other expenses $0.1m
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D I F F E R E N T I A L R AT E S F O R 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 The differential rate and minimum payments that were adopted by Council was different from those proposed and advertised. The proposed differential rate and the minimum payment was calculated based on a rate increase of 2.7%. Through further savings found, the Town put forward a rate increase of 2.5% for consideration and approval as part of the budget. Council then made further amendments and decided on no rate increase which resulted in the differential rate and minimum payments for the 2019-2020 financial year remaining the same as 2018-2019 financial year. A summary of the rates proposed and adopted is shown below. Differential Rating Classification Residential - GRV rate in the $ Minimum payment in respect to residential - GRV Non-residential GRV rate in the $ Minimum payment in respect to non-residential - GRV
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1. John Macmillan Park - Finalisation of the Mactivation Project including new playgrounds, amphitheatre, landscaping, tree planting and a new toilet block. $987,300 2. Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project Zone 2 - Completion of landscaping, onsite parking, children’s playgrounds, BBQ facilities and ablution buildings.ABE$750,000 RN 3. Lathlain Precinct RedevelopmentETHProject Zone 2X YR D Completion of landscaping, dog park, multiuse courts, children’s playgrounds, BBQ facilities and ablution buildings. $380,000 HWY TERN SGoodwood A 4. Parade Shared Path - Construction of 3 metre wide E T GREA shared path between Graham Farmer Fwy and Great Eastern Hwy. $394,555 5. Rutland Avenue Shared Path - Construction of 3 metre wide shared path between Miller St and Oats St. $342,500
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6. Aquatic Centre - Installation of solar PV at the GLOUCESTER and reduce Aquatic Centre to improve energy efficiency PARK utility costs. $200,000 7. Blackspot Archer and Orrong Intersection - Additional LANGLEY left turn lane on Archer St. Completion due in 2020/21. PARK $76,000
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courts. LED lighting to be added to new hardcourts, shared court and croquetD DRcourt. $632,850 AN BR 11. GO Edwards Park - Finalisation of stage 2 (picnic area) and stage 3 (gazebo area). Stage 4 will incorporate a network of paths, a dog exercise area, lighting and fitness equipment. $1,872,200 MANNING RD 12. McCallum River Wall - Foreshore landscape work is underway to replace the failing river wall with a more CENTENARY PARK environmentally suitable design using rocks, core matting and mass planting. $263,470 CENTE
8. Bolton Avenue Verge - Terracing, landscaping and installation of a new fence along the Bolton Avenue embankment. $165,000 GEORGE BURNETT 9. Aquatic Centre 50m PoolPARK - Removal of current starting blocks and replacing with mobile blocks. A new RD MANNING submersible wall will allow for the pool to be divided into 2 x 25m pools. $235,000 10.Higgins Park Tennis Club - Addition of a designated croquet court, shared grass court, additional grass court and conversion of three existing grass courts to hard CHALLENGER RESERVE
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13. Parnham Park - Play equipment to be replaced following public consultation on the types of equipment to be included. This may also include installation of a path between the playground and existing picnic shelter. $80,000 14.Raphael Park Clubrooms Refurbishing - change rooms to include extra storage for clubs. $75,000 15. Vic Park Quarter Community Room - Fit out for new room which will be available for community groups to book free of charge for meetings and/or private office space. $50,000 WILSON PARK
This map shows some of the major capital works projects happening in the Town. Visit our website for more budget highlights.
F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S
What do I get for my rates? Council operates 29 service areas that deliver services run from facilities such as the library and leisure centres, as well as community development programs, such as events, public art programs and safety initiatives, and operational services with capital works, maintenance and improvements for roads, footpaths, parks and waste collection, plus building and development compliance, strategic and place planning services, environmental health, animal control, local business support, customer and administration services.
How are my rates calculated? Rate
(cents in $ set by Town)
Valuation
(set by Valuer General)
Annual rates The rates paid on residential property are calculated based on the potential rental value of the premises (gross rental value, or GRV) and the operating requirements of Council. The rates you pay are a proportionate share of what is needed by Council to provide local services and facilities. That is, if your home has greater potential rental return than your neighbours, you will pay a higher share of the total rates budgeted by Council.
If council approved a 0% rate increase, why has my rates bill still increased since last year? The Council rates component will not change, however fees and charges for some additional services like waste collection have increased. The Emergency Services Levy, which is a state government charge, has increased by 3.5% and this will be reflected on your rates notice.
Do I have to pay my rates all at once? No. Please contact the Town’s rates department to arrange a suitable payment arrangement to settle your rates by the end of the financial year.
I’ve moved house. How do I change my address? If you’ve moved house in the past 12 months, please ensure the Town has your current address for delivery of your rate notice. You can do this online at vicpark.info/rates
Contact us For more information about your rates visit vicpark.info/rates by phone (08) 9311 8111 by post Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag 437, Victoria Park WA 6979 by email admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au online vicpark.info/rates
How is the GRV determined? All GRVs in the Town are assessed at the same date of valuation by the Valuer-General. Rental evidence is collected at that date and used to determine the fair rental value for each property. The rental value for a house will be influenced by factors such as age, construction, size, car shelters, pools and location. By analysing property rents against their individual attributes and characteristics, it is possible to assess a valuation for all properties, whether they are rented or not. You can find out more about the GRV at landgate.wa.gov.au
What do I do if I think my GRV is too high? Any property owner who does not agree with their GRV may lodge an objection with Landgate. Your written objection must meet certain requirements and be sent within 60 days of the rates notice being issued. You can find out more about the requirements and process for lodging an objection at landgate.wa.gov.au.
See the full budget and more answers to your questions on our website
Do pensioners get a discount on rates? Pensioners with a valid seniors or concession card are entitled to rate reductions depending on their status on council rates, water charges and the Emergency Services Levy. In 1 July 2016, the state government capped the rebate to pensioners at 50% of their rates up to $750. FOLLOW YOUR TOWN!
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