Alexandrina Council

Community Consultation Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget 2019-20

HAVE YOUR SAY... The development of Council’s proposed Annual Business Plan and Budget is an important part of our planning. The draft plan includes both the maintenance of existing services and new initiatives proposed for the community. The draft plan reflects our commitment to supporting growth in the Alexandrina region, while continuing to provide the best possible mix of services, infrastructure and facilities for our communities.

3.3% average general rate

increase per property is proposed (depending on

property valuation) in 2019-20.

Components of Proposed 3.3% Rate Increase* % $

Internal Efficiency Savings (0.6%) ($11)

Delivery of Existing Services 2.3% $42

Delivery of New and Improved Services 0.9% $16

Planned Rate Increase (Existing Rateable Properties) 2.6% $47

Extraordinary Item - Kerbside recycling (China Sword Policy) 0.7% $13

Proposed Rate Increase (Existing Rateable Properties) 3.3% $60

* The proposed average rate increase of 3.3% is equivalent to an increase of $60 per annum for the average assessment. The components that make up this increase are shown in the table above.

KEY DATES...21 MAY 2019Community consultation opens

3 JUNE 2019Last day to register your interest to present at Council’s Public Meeting

11 JUNE 2019Representations to Council

17 JUNE 2019Final date for submissions

1 JULY 2019Council adopts the Annual Business Plan and Budget 2019-20

Major Projects highlights include

$0.46 millionStrathalbyn Senior Citizens Building Upgrade

$0.45 millionMount Compass Recreation Park

$0.93 millionCoorong Quays Wastewater Transition

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROPOSED CAPITAL PROGRAM 2019-20

It is proposed in 2019-20 that for every $100* of rates, Council will deliver the following services…*For every $100 is net of operational and capital income and expenditure, excluding rates income.

Proposed rates at a glance

Wastewater ManagementCommunity Wastewater Management Schemes (CWMS) (user pays).

$7 for every $100 spent

Waste ManagementKerbside Waste Collection, Recycling, Landfill, Education

$6 for every $100 spent

Environmental Activities & Stormwater ManagementBiodiversity Sustainability, Climate Change Impacts & Initiatives, Stormwater Management, Water Recycling

$10 for every $100 spent

The Environment

Community Facilities & Open SpaceFootpaths & Cycle Tracks, Recreation, Open Space and Reserves, Community Buildings, Public Amenities

$22 for every $100 spent

Regulatory Services & Public Health Animal Management, Public Order and Community Safety, Public Health, Fire Prevention

$3 for every $100 spent

Community WellbeingAged & Disabled, Children, Youth & Family, Home Care, Community Transport, Community Development, Libraries, Arts & Culture

$10 for every $100 spent

The Community Council & Executive

ServicesGovernance, Elected Member Support, Executive, Communications

$2 for every $100 spent

Corporate & Financial ServicesCustomer Information, Information Technology, Information Management, Strategic & Corporate Planning, Finance Services, Human Resources, Risk Management/ WHS

$7 for every $100 spent

Asset Management & Field ServicesDepot Operations, Field Services, Asset Management, Infrastructure, Project Design

$8 for every $100 spent

Good Governance

$1.9 million Land and Buildings

$1.0 million Kerbs and Footpaths

$3.7 million Roads and Bridges

$3.3 million Wastewater Management

$2.0 million Recreation and Open Space

$4.2 million Plant and Equipment

Council welcomes feedback from our community on the proposed activities and funding arrangements. Community consultation will be open from 21 May and run to 17 June 2019.

‘Have Your Say’ by completing a submission online at www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au or by visiting Council’s ‘My Say’ site mysay.alexandrina.sa.gov.au/ABP2019-20

Written responses can be sent by post to: Alexandrina Council PO Box 21, GOOLWA SA 5214 or email to: alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au

REMEMBER... SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 5PM ON MONDAY 17 JUNE 2019

A formal public meeting to hear submissions on the draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2019-20 will be held in conjunction with the Council Briefing from 5.00pm on Tuesday 11 June 2019 at the Council Chambers, 11 Cadell Street, Goolwa.

HOW TO COMMENT...

$60 million

spent on capital works over the last four years

Transport & Road Related InfrastructureRoads, Bridges and Car Parks

$18 for every $100 spent

Planning & DevelopmentDevelopment Assessment – Planning, Building & Engineering, Compliance, Strategic Land Use Planning, Heritage Advice

$4 for every $100 spent

Economic DevelopmentVisitor Services, Event Management, Tourism Promotion and Development, Business Development and Support

$3 for every $100 spent

The Economy