2021/2022 Draft Operational Plan

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Yass Valley Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land – the Ngunnawal people and acknowledge the elders of the community and their descendants.

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Table of Contents

Our Mayor and Councillors 4 Message from the Mayor 5 What is an Operational Plan? 6 We are working towards our community’s goals 7 Our Environment 8 Our Economy 13 Our Community 16 Our Infrastructure 21 Our Civic Leadership 28 Statement of Revenue Policy ______35 Fees and Charges 44 2021/2022 Annual Budget 46

Our Mayor and Councillors

Yass Valley Council has nine Councillors, including the Mayor. The roles and responsibilities of the Mayor and Councillors are explained in sections 226 and 232 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Councillor Rowena Abbey (Mayor) Councillor Nathan Furry (Deputy Mobile: 0427 830 910 Mayor) [email protected] Mobile: 0402 636 735 [email protected]

Councillor Geoff Frost Mobile: 0403 521 079 Councillor Allison Harker [email protected] Mobile: 0402 636 735 [email protected]

Councillor Mike Reid Mobile: 0412 078 475 Councillor Michael McManus [email protected] Mobile: 0419 474 649 [email protected]

Councillor Jasmin Jones Mobile: 0400 486 616 Councillor Cecil Burgess [email protected] Mobile: 0429 930 628 [email protected]

Councillor Kim Turner Mobile: 0407 489 570 [email protected]

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Our Mayor and Councillors 4 Message from our Mayor

On behalf of my fellow Councillors, I am proud to re-sheeting program for our unsealed road network. present the 2021/2022 Operational Plan, which includes the 2021/2022 Budget, Fees & Charges and Our community was faced with significant Rates Charges for Yass Valley. challenges last year, including drought, bushfires and a world-wide health crisis in Coronavirus The individual projects and activities that will be (COVID-19). It was, and in many ways continues to undertaken in 2021/2022 are based on the be, an uncertain and unsettling time and we were commitments made in the Delivery Program. all forced to adapt to new and innovative ways of The framework for our Plan is based on our 2016- life as we united to get through the pandemic 2036 Regional Community Strategic Plan (CSP) that together. identifies the community’s priorities and expectations for the next 20 years. It also contains There were major disruptions to businesses, budget information, outlining how Council will fund services and facilities in the Local Government Area. the delivery of each of these key projects. Many of Council’s services and facilities had to close or operate with modifications and limitations for a The Operational Plan allocates responsibility for period of time. each project or activity to a program area of Council. This is then filtered into program area plans, project Councillors were given another year to continue our plans and individual work plans. It is supported by work and it will be up to a new Council to take over Council’s 2021/2022 Budget, which outlines the the reins following the Local Government elections capital works program and key infrastructure in September 2021. Together, they will decide what projects Council will carry out in the same financial path our community will take for the next three year. years. Our resilience as a community will continue to be tested, however, as our nation rolls out the Council has in place a number of mechanisms for COVID-19 vaccine program and our economy and measuring the success or effectiveness of each of lifestyle can hopefully return to a new COVID-19 the activities. Progress on each of the commitments ‘normal.’ is monitored regularly and reported back to Council and the community in six monthly and annual The health of our community continues to remain reports. This will keep Council on track to deliver on the number one priority and, to this end, Council our community goals in our Regional CSP. has decided to again deliver the 2021/22 Operational Plan through our safe, interactive and The focus on key infrastructure upgrades will online format. Following from the success of last continue in 2021/2022, including: the opening of year’s online launch, which attracted a high level of the Yass to Murrumbateman Pipeline; the public engagement, we will invite your feedback preparation of documents required for the new and suggestions on these important documents that Civic Precinct project to proceed to the point where are ultimately shaped by you. Your input is more it is ‘shovel ready’; the acceleration of early works important than ever as we hope to progress on to improve water quality in Yass and the ongoing some major local infrastructure projects that will lobbying of Governments for the funding to build a have long lasting impacts for future generations in new Water Treatment Plant for the town. In the Yass Valley. addition to this, we will continue to work hard to upgrade our amenities, parks and sporting grounds Rowena Abbey and strengthen our renewed focus on the annual Mayor, Yass

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Message from our Mayor 5 What is an Operational Plan?

The Operational plan supports the Delivery Program and sets out Yass Valley Council’s planned activities for 2021/2022 The operational plan identifies the individual projects and activities that will be undertaken within the next financial year to achieve the actions made in the Delivery Program. The Operational Plan allocates responsibilities for each activity and identifies how their effectiveness will be measured. The Operational Plan includes Council’s detailed annual budget, statement of revenue policy, including the proposed rates, fees and charges for the financial year.

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We are Working Towards our Community’s Goals

The community of Yass Valley outlined their goals We have set out this plan along the 5 strategic and aspirations during the development of our pillars so that the links to the CSP are easily Regional Community Strategic Plan (CSP). identified and we have developed measures to Yass Valley Council has considered these goals and demonstrate how we are progressing towards aspirations in developing the Delivery Program and these goals. Operational Plan to ensure that we are working towards the achievement of the community’s goals.

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Strategic Pillar 1 – Our Environment

We appreciate our range of rural landscapes and habitats, and act as custodians of the natural environment for future generations.

 We will consider environmental protection when making planning and funding decisions, and investigate offset programs

 We will actively conserve and rehabilitate areas of natural beauty in our local government areas, encouraging the use of native flora where possible and appropriate.

 We will maintain our rural landscapes

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Strategic Pillar 1 – Our Environment 8 EN1 - Protect and enhance the existing natural environment, including flora and fauna, native to the region

Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer EN1.1 EN1.1.1 Director Planning and Monitoring/commenced Protect our natural assets in line with Commence monitoring of the former Yass Environment community values. gasworks site. EN1.1.2 Director Planning and Biodiversity assessment/commenced Commence a biodiversity assessment on Environment Box Gum Woodland at the Mullion Recreation Ground. EN1.2 EN1.2.1 Director Planning and Application/lodged Work with Office of Environment and Lodge an application for Strategic Environment Heritage to maintain a network of Biocertification on "Hawthorn" and connected native vegetation (including adjacent identified land at reserves and council land). Murrumbateman. EN1.2.2 Director Planning and Accreditation/maintained Maintain an Accredited Assessor under the Environment Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. EN1.3 EN1.3.1 Director Planning and Spraying/completed Meet obligations for weed control in Undertake roadside spraying in accordance Environment the Yass Valley Local Government Area with Council’s schedule.

EN2 - Adopt environmental sustainability practices

EN 2.1 - Director Planning and - Implement Council’s Environmental Environment Sustainability Policy across all Council Director infrastructure operations. and Assets

EN2.2 EN2.2.1 Director Infrastructure Fittings/installed Improve water efficiency of Council Newly installed water fixtures and fittings and Assets operations. to meet 4 star water efficiency rating in accordance with AS/NZ6400. EN2.3 EN2.3.1 Director Planning and Coordination/completed Conduct Engagement Programs that Co-ordinate Clean Up Australia Day Environment encourage positive behaviour change in activities. the community.

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Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer EN2.3.2 Director Planning and Posts/published Publish #SustainabilitySunday on Council’s Environment social media platform. EN2.4 EN2.4.1 Director Planning and Workshops/completed Work with schools to increase Complete three in-school workshops on Environment awareness of caring for the local waste reduction. environment EN2.5 EN2.5.1 Director Planning and Standards/drafted Consider water sensitive urban design Incorporate water sensitive design Environment principles in development assessment. standards into comprehensive Development Control Plan.

EN3 - Protect and rehabilitate waterways and catchments.

EN3.1 EN3.1.1 Director Planning and Data/submitted Engage with the community and Submit monthly data for two sites on the Environment external agencies to deliver programs Yass River measuring regional water quality which improve the health of the Yass for the Waterwatch program. River and tributaries. EN3.2 EN3.2.1 Director Planning and Posts/published Increase community awareness of the Publish #SustainabilitySunday on Council’s Environment importance of stormwater health and social media platform focussing on quality stormwater health and quality. EN3.3 EN3.3.1 Director Planning and Community groups/supported Deliver Plan of Management for the Support community groups to deliver Environment Yass Gorge. actions from the Yass Gorge Plan of Management

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EN4 - Maintain a balance between growth, development and environmental protection through sensible planning.

Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer EN4.1 EN4.1.1 Director Planning and Plan/completed Ensure Council's statutory planning Complete the comprehensive development Environment instruments are up to date and control plan. reflective of community needs. EN4.1.2 Director Planning and Planning proposal/commenced Commence a planning proposal to insert Environment planning controls from the Yass Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan into the Yass Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013. EN4.1.3 Director Planning and Contributions plan/completed Complete the Heavy Haulage Contributions Environment Plan. EN 4.1.4 Director Planning and Masterplan/commenced Commence the North Murrumbateman Environment Masterplan. EN4.1.5 Director Planning and Strategy/completed Complete the Housing Strategy. Environment EN4.2 EN4.2.1 Director Planning and Development applications determined within Ensure development application Determine applications for development Environment statutory timeframes=>70% assessment is thorough and efficient. for local activities. Complying development certificates determined within statutory timeframes=>80% Construction certificates determined within 30 days of registration=>80% Local activity approvals determined within 14 days of registration=>80% EN 4.2.2 Director Planning and Manual/commenced Commence preparation of an Engineering Environment Design Standards Manual.

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EN5- To investigate and implement approaches to reduce our carbon footprint.

Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer EN5.1 EN5.1.1 Director Infrastructure Strategy/commenced Reduce rubbish to landfill through Commence the Waste Recycling Strategy. and Assets effective waste management and recycling. EN5.1.2 Director Infrastructure Program/participation Actively participate in the various and Assets Canberra Region Joint Organisation waste reduction programs. EN5.2 EN5.2.1 Director Infrastructure Recycling/promoted Work with local businesses to Actively promote recycling at the transfer and Assets encourage recycling. stations with customers. EN5.3 EN5.3.1 Director Planning and Posts/published Promote initiatives in the community Publish #SustainabilitySunday on Environment such as Eat/Shop Local, Love your Council’s social media platform focussing Leftovers and being efficient with on community initiatives. electricity. EN5.3.2 Director Planning and Program/completed Run the Yass Valley Eco Champs program Environment showcasing the sustainability efforts of local businesses. EN5.4 EN5.4.1 Director Infrastructure Solar technology/installed Investigate low carbon technologies Install solar technology on the Water and Assets when Council assets are developed or Treatment Plant and the Sewage due for replacement. Treatment Plant. EN5.4.2 Director Infrastructure LED Technology/Installed Main street lighting and Assets EN5.5 EN5.5.1 Director Planning and Posts/published Encourage efficient use of renewable Publish #SustainabilitySunday on Council’s Environment energy by Yass Valley households social media platform focussing on renewable energy

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Strategic Pillar 1 – Our Environment 12 Strategic Pillar 2 – Our Economy We have a strong regional economy experiencing sustainable growth, which provides for a diverse range of employment opportunities.  We will develop and foster partnerships with the ACT Government to ensure the region is adequately considered as part of Canberra’s growth and planning strategies.  We will support and encourage the ongoing maintenance and improvement of road networks and rail links between the region and other centres such as Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne.  We will ensure adequate and appropriate land is zoned for business and industrial purposes.  To promote the region as an ideal location for businesses and industry associated with Canberra airport

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EC1 - Capitalise on the region's close proximity to Canberra and its position as a convenient hub to South East Australia to attract industry and investment. Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer EC1.1 EC1.1.1 Director Corporate and Strategy/completed Facilitate business excellence, Complete the Economic Development Community innovation and collaboration in the Strategy. Yass Valley LGA to build stronger business networks and support structures identified through the Economic Development Committee and relevant government agencies and community organisations. EC1.1.2 Director Corporate and Action plan/commenced Commence small business action plan in Community accordance with the Economic Development Strategy. EC1.1.3 Director Corporate and Newsletter/distributed monthly Issue a monthly E-Newsletter to businesses Community in our Council. EC1.2 EC1.2.1 Director Corporate and Number of businesses/identified and Enhance and promote the Yass Work with the Department of Regional Community established Valley brand to drive positive NSW to identify potential business for economic activity relocation or presence in the Yass Valley LGA. EC2 - Jointly develop appropriate tourism opportunities and promote the region as a destination.

EC2.1 EC2.1.1 Director Corporate and Planning/commenced Enhance and promote the Yass Commence planning for a flagship event. Community Valley brand to drive positive tourism outcomes. EC2.2 EC2.2.1 Director Corporate and Actions/implemented Collaborate with regional tourism Implement the Destination Southern NSW Community stakeholders. (DSNSW) Destination Management Plan (DMP). Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Strategic Pillar 2 – Our Economy 14

EC2 - Jointly develop appropriate tourism opportunities and promote the region as a destination cont’d.

Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer EC2.2.2 Director Infrastructure and Trail/completed Complete the Murrumbateman Winery Assets Trail. EC3 - Support and foster conditions that enable local and small/home- based businesses to grow. Space/uptake EC3.1 EC3.1.1 Director Corporate and Identify and participate in initiatives Develop a Value In Kind (VIK) retail space Community that assist small business for small start- up businesses in Yass. Workshop/delivered EC3.1.2 Director Corporate and Deliver a small business focussed Community workshop. EC4 - Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive and innovative agricultural industry.

EC4.1 - Director Planning and - Protect rural lands for agricultural Environment purposes. Director infrastructure and Assets

EC4.2 - Director Planning and - Identify opportunities and barriers for Environment the agricultural industry in Yass Valley. Director infrastructure and Assets

EC5 - Encourage collaboration between businesses, government and training providers to develop employment and training opportunities for young people in the region. EC5.1 EC5.1.1 Director Corporate and Program/co-ordinated Facilitate networking and collaboration Co-ordinate the annual RDNSW Bush Community amongst stakeholders Bursary placement program.

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Strategic Pillar 2 – Our Economy 15 Pillar 3 –Our Community We are a network of vibrant, inclusive and diverse communities that value our rural lifestyle.  We will encourage and lobby relevant state and federal government agencies for the requisite infrastructure for the region.  We will support existing networks and services that operate at a community level through grants, programs, and capacity building, and recognise their contributions to the community.  Murrumbateman has identified a community-wide need for a local school to support the community and its families.  Accessibility must be considered, for mobility impaired and people with a disability and their carers, for all community infrastructure.  Transport access must be more equitable across smaller communities.

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CO1- -Facilitate and encourage equitable access to community infrastructure and services such as health care, education and transport. Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer CO1.1 CO1.1.1 Director Corporate and Programs/delivered Provide an accessible library service Implement programs at the library for all Community to all of the community. of our community.

CO1.2 CO1.2.1 General Manager Advocacy/completed Advocate to the State Government Advocate to ensure equitable access to and relevant agencies to ensure that community, health and education transport, health and educational services and funding to support services are delivered equitably to all infrastructure growth. residents. CO1.3 CO1.3.1 Director Corporate and Plan/completed Ensure plans are in place for Develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan Community accessible community facilities and (DIAP) for 2021-24. services in consultation with the Access Committee. CO1.3.2 Director Infrastructure and Review/commenced Commence review of the Pedestrian Assets Access Mobility Plan (PAMP) and priority identified projects

CO2. - Encourage and facilitate active and creative participation in community life. CO2.1 CO2.1.1 General Manager Review/commenced Deliver robust and diverse Undertake a review of the Social Media community engagement Policy. opportunities.

CO2.2 CO2.2.1 General Manager Plans/delivered Ensure the community is well Deliver Communication Engagement informed about its projects, policies Plans. and programs.

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CO2. - Encourage and facilitate active and creative participation in community life cont’d. Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer CO2.3 - Director Planning and - Develop and implement a Public Art Environment Strategy that includes specific actions for the development of creative pursuits.

CO2.4. CO2.4.1 Director Corporate and Program/implemented Provide a library service that Facilitate the Friday Club program at the Community facilitates creative participation in Library. community life.

CO2.5 CO2.5.1 Director Corporate and Program/completed Support the growth of a diverse Administer the community grants Community range of community events program.

CO3 - Foster and encourage positive social behaviours to maintain our safe, healthy and connected community.

CO3.1 CO3.1.1 Director Corporate and Meetings/attended Encourage and support existing and Attend interagency group meetings as Community new interagency groups. required.

CO3.2 CO3.2.1 General Manager Committee framework/implemented Connecting the community to Yass Implementation of the Committees Valley Council through a range of framework as detailed in the review Advisory Committees.

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CO3 - Foster and encourage positive social behaviours to maintain our safe, healthy and connected community cont’d. Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer CO3.3 CO3.3.1 Director Corporate and The number of new participants on Support the growth and Encourage participation on Council Community committees and working groups development of volunteering. committees and working groups

CO3.4 - General Manager - Develop a Crime Prevention Plan. CO3.5 CO3.5.1 Director Infrastructure and Program/implemented Foster Road Safety Awareness. Implement the Transport for NSW Road Assets Safety Program. CO4 - Recognise and celebrate our diverse cultural identities and protect and maintain our community's natural and built environment. CO4.1 CO4.1.1 Director Planning and Heritage controls/drafted Ensure appropriate controls are in Draft heritage controls for inclusion in the Environment place to conserve the heritage value comprehensive Development Control of our built environment Plan. CO4.2 CO4.2.1 Director Planning and Heritage advisory service/provided Continue the Heritage Advisory Provide heritage advisory service to the Environment Service. community. CO4.3 CO4.3.1 Director Planning and Local heritage projects funded=budgeted Continue the local Heritage Grants Provide funding for heritage projects Environment amount Program. through the Local heritage Fund. CO4 - Recognise and celebrate our diverse cultural identities and protect and maintain our community's natural and built Environment cont’d CO4.4 CO4.4.1 Director Corporate and Actions/completed Implement the Yass Valley Aboriginal Completion of the actions identified in Community Reconciliation Action Plan in the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). conjunction with the Aboriginal Advisory Consultative Committee. CO4.4.2 Director Planning and Aboriginal land claims/responded Respond to notification of Aboriginal Environment Land Claims.

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CO5 - Maintain our rural lifestyle

Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer CO5.1 CO5.1.1 Director Planning and Masterplan/commenced

Ensure the community is attractive Commence the Yass CBD Masterplan. Environment and vibrant while maintaining our village atmosphere.

CO5.1.2 Director Planning and Masterplan/commenced Commence a masterplan for Wee Jasper. Environment CO5.1.3 Director Planning and Masterplan/commenced Commence a masterplan for Bookham. Environment

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Our community is well serviced and connected to built, social and communications infrastructure.

 We will collaboratively advocate and lobby for the development of high-speed rail with State and Federal governments and other investors, ensuring service to the region is provided.  We will undertake long term planning for all the impacts a service like this might have on the character and community demographics of our region, and plan for complementary and supporting infrastructure and services to be developed alongside this strategy to maximise benefits for the whole community.  We will consider potential impacts and opportunities high-speed rail would have on our local town and villages.

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Strategic Pillar 4 – Our Infrastructure 21 IN1 - Develop high speed rail links between the region,Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne. Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer IN1.1 IN1.1.1 General Manager High speed rail proposals/reviewed Assess the advantages and Assess advantages and disadvantages on disadvantages for Yass Valley any high speed rail proposals for Yass of any high speed rail Valley proposal.

IN 2- Improve public transport links to connect towns within the region and increase access to major centres.

IN2.1 IN2.1.1 General Manager Advocacy/completed Lobby the Federal and State Continue advocacy to fund further Governments to upgrade the duplication of the Barton Highway. Barton Highway

IN2.2 - General Manager - Advocate for public transport links or improved services where there is a demonstrated community need. IN2.3 IN2.3.1 Director Infrastructure Grant applications/submitted Seek funding opportunities to Apply for grants under the Regional and Assets deliver upgrade works on Roads Repair Program. regional roads. IN3 - Maintain and improve road infrastructure and connectivity.

IN3.1 IN3.1.1 Director Infrastructure Programs/delivered Deliver transport asset Deliver annual program for urban, rural and Assets infrastructure, maintenance, and regional road renewal and renewal and enhancement construction, including bridges and programs for urban, rural and stormwater regional roads to maintain or improve overall condition.

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Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer IN3.1.2 Director Infrastructure Programs/delivered Deliver annual maintenance program for and Assets urban, rural and regional roads based on priority and in accordance with allocated budgets. IN3.1.3 Director Infrastructure Asset plans/reviewed Review asset management plans. and Assets IN3.2 IN3.2.1 Director Infrastructure Programs/delivered Deliver Transport for NSW Deliver Transport for NSW state road and Assets state road maintenance and maintenance and renewal programs in renewal programs in accordance with the Road Maintenance accordance with the Road Council Contract (RMCC) Maintenance Council Contract IN4 - Maintain and update existing community facilities and support the development of new community infrastructure as needed. IN4.1 N4.1.1 Director Infrastructure Consultation and user group feedback. Develop and maintain new Maintenance of sporting fields and and Assets and existing recreational and playgrounds in accordance with user community assets to address group needs. our communities needs in a sustainable manner.

IN4.1.2 Director Planning and Plans/completed. Complete Crown Lands Plans of Environment Management. IN4.1.3 Director Planning and Strategy/commenced. Commence a Yass Valley Open Space Environment Strategy.

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IN4 - Maintain and update existing community facilities and support the development of new community infrastructure as needed cont’d. Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer IN4.1.4 Director Planning and Masterplan/completed Complete the Victoria Park Masterplan. Environment IN4.1.5 Director Infrastructure Masterplan/commenced Contract in place or management of caravan and Assets park. Yass and Binalong swimming pools are open to the public for 6 months from end October to end March. Maintenance programs for assets are developed to align with community expectations, safety, compliance and sustainability of assets. IN4.1.6 Director Infrastructure Plans/commenced Commence asset management plans for and Assets cemeteries at Yass, Murrumbateman, Gundaroo and Binalong IN4.1.7 Director Planning and Design/commenced Commence designs for a new companion Environment animals facility IN4.2 - General Manager - Ensure sufficient land is appropriately located for future Council facilities and emergency services. IN5 - Ensure high quality water supply options for the towns in the region.

IN5.1 IN5.1.1 Director Infrastructure  NSW Health measures that ensure safety of Council to supply quality Operations and Maintenance and Assets drinking water supply are not breached. water, cater for growth Operate and maintain water supply assets  Dam SafetyNSW requirements are met. and quality enhancements and monitor their performance as required  NSWEPA Licence requirements are met. that addresses the by DPIE Water, NSW Health, NSW EPA and  DPIE Water indicators relating to reliability and community needs. Dam Safety NSW quality are stable or improving  Annual operational and maintenance programs associated with the water supply assets are completed. Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Strategic Pillar 4 – Our Infrastructure 24 IN5 - Ensure high quality water supply options for the towns in the region cont’d Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer IN5.1.2 Director Infrastructure Installation of plume aeration in Yass Dam is completed Install plume aeration in Yass Dam (stage 1) and Assets

IN5.1.3 Director Infrastructure Upgrade of RWPS is completed. Upgrade Raw Water Pump Station (RWPS) and Assets to enable operation at lower flow rates (stage 1) IN5.1.4 Director Infrastructure "Urgent" upgrades at WTP are completed Carry-out 'urgent' works at Yass Water and Assets Treatment Plant (WTP) to reduce the risks to water quality and supply (Stage 1)

IN5.1.5 Director Infrastructure Yass WTP Upgrade Design and Business Case is Prepare design and business case for Yass and Assets prepared. Water Treatment Plant upgrade (stages 2 and 3)

IN5.1.6 Director Infrastructure Water source strategy is prepared Prepare long-term water source strategy for and Assets Yass and Murrumbateman through participation in Regional water strategy development IN6 - Implement safe, accessible and efficient waste management and recycling options for general and green waste and sewage. IN6.1 IN6.1.1 Director Infrastructure  NSWEPA Licence requirements are met. Provide and operate a Operate and maintain sewerage assets and and Assets  DPIE Water indicators relating to reliability and quality sewer network. monitor their performance as required by quality are stable or improving. Cater for growth and DPIE Water and NSW EPA.  Annual operational and maintenance programs quality enhancements that associated with the sewerage assets are address the community completed. needs.

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Strategic Pillar 4 – Our Infrastructure 25 IN6 - Implement safe, accessible and efficient waste management and recycling options for general and green waste and sewage cont’d. Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer IN6.1.2 Director Infrastructure Construction of Wellington Road WWPS, rising main Complete construction of the Wellington and Assets and gravity main are completed. Road wastewater pump station (WWPS), rising main and gravity main

IN6.1.3 Director Infrastructure Ford Street WWPS upgrades are completed. Complete installation of generator and and Assets upgrades to switchboard and telemetry at Ford Street wastewater pump station

IN6.2 IN6.2.1 Director Infrastructure  Waste collection program/completed Provide an efficient and Operation of domestic and commercial and Assets  Efficient maintenance of Waste Transfer sustainable waste service waste collection Stations/commenced

IN6.2.2 Director Infrastructure Rehabilitation/commenced Commence rehabilitation of and Assets Murrumbateman Landfill in accordance with Landfill Closure Plan and relevant EPA guidelines

IN7 - Secure improvements for and future proof telecommunications infrastructure.

IN7.1 IN7.1.1 General Manager Meetings attended Advocate for servicing of Advocate for the servicing of mobile mobile telephone telephone blackspot areas. blackspot areas. IN7.2 IN7.1.2 General Manager Meeting/attended Advocate for a more stable Advocate for a more stable communication. communication network.

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Strategic Pillar 4 – Our Infrastructure 26 IN8 - Improve accessibility to and support the development of health and medical facilities in the region. Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible Measure/Target 2017-2021 Action Officer IN8.1 IN8.1.1 General Manager Meetings/attended Continue to advocate on Advocate for health and medical facilities behalf of the community for in the region health and medical facilities in the region.

IN9 - Improve accessibility to and support the development of education and training facilities in the region.

IN9.1 IN9.1.1 Director Planning and Meetings/attended Continue to advocate on Provide input to the Department of Environment behalf of the community for Education on the planning and design of education and training the Murrumbateman Primary School. activities to serve our residents.

Negotiate with the Department of General Manager Meetings/attended Education for potential joint use of local school facilities.

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Our leaders operate ethically and implement good governance. We empower our residents with the tools to participate actively in the development of our communities

• We will engage in regular consultation with community groups, businesses, and individuals regarding Council matters. • We will create a receptive Council culture that responds to community feedback • Council will use public funds effectively, efficiently and sustainably

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CL1 - Effect resourceful and respectful leadership and attentive representation of the community.

Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible 2017-2021 Action Officer Measure/Target CL1.1 CL.1.1.1 Director Planning and Inspections completed Ensure activities carried out in Undertake 100 annual inspections of Environment Yass Valley are in a safe manner medium and high risk food premises and meet legislative requirements. CL1.1.2 Director Planning and Inspections completed Complete 20 inspections of regulated Environment premises (eg mortuary, skin penetration, public swimming pools, caravan parks etc) CL1.1.3 Director Planning and Inspections completed Complete 100 inspections of high and Environment medium risk on-site sewage management systems CL.1.1.4 Director Infrastructure Plant Maintenance programs/reviewed Provide a fleet of adequately maintained and Assets Plant utilisation hours/reviewed vehicle and plant, updated in accordance with renewal schedules. CL.1.1.5 Director Infrastructure Review and update the Emergency Management Provide an effective and efficient role in and Assets Plan (EMPLAN) emergency management and the development of associated plans. CL1.1.6 Director Corporate and Framework/implemented Implement the WHS Framework Community CL1.2 CL1.2.1 Director Corporate and Update/completed Address the community’s needs Update financial ratios in quarterly Community in a sustainable manner. budget reviews to Council

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CL1 - Effect resourceful and respectful leadership and attentive representation of the community cont’d.

Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible 2017-2021 Action Officer Measure/Target CL1.2.2 Director Corporate and Projections/completed Utilise the long terms financial plan to Community project the operating performance ratio

CL1.2.3 Director Infrastructure Strategy/completed Completed the Integrated Water Cycle and Assets Management Strategy

CL1.2.4 Director Infrastructure Grant application/submitted Submit grant applications for the and Assets construction of a Gundaroo detention basin and implementation of an emergency flood warning system for the local government area. CL1.3 CL1.3.1 General Manager  Completing planned internal audit reviews per Meet its objectives through Council will conduct an annual internal Internal Audit Plan FY21-FY24 improving the effectiveness of audit plan  Presenting all internal audit findings, risk management, controls and recommendations and management responses governance processes. to the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee,  Implementing internal audit recommendations as endorsed by the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee,  Presenting Annual Financial report to Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and Council. CL1.3.2 Director Planning and Automation/completed Complete automation of 10.7 certificate Environment process CL1.3.3 Director Planning and Assessment/completed Finalise the Climate and Natural Risk Environment hazard Risk Assessment

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CL1 - Effect resourceful and respectful leadership and attentive representation of the community cont’d.

Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible 2017-2021 Action Officer Measure/Target CL1.3.4 Director Corporate and Time lost/State average Maintain lost time injuries at or below Community the State average CL1.3.5 Director Corporate and Audit results/acceptable Achieve acceptable insurer audit Community results CL1.4 CL1.4.1 Director Corporate and Audit of business unit Compliance Plans. Be compliant, more efficient and Implement business unit Compliance Community effective. Plans as part of business unit plans. CL1.4.2 Director Corporate and Digitisation/commenced Commence digitisation of paper based Community records CL1.4.3 Director Corporate and Strategy/completed Complete the ICT strategy Community CL1.4.4 Director Corporate and Transition/completed Transition enterprise environment to Community a cloud environment CL1.4.5 Director Corporate and Road map/completed Develop a mobile hardware Community implementation road map CL1.4.6 Director Corporate and Elections/completed Conduct the Local Government Community elections in accordance with the relevant legislation CL1.4.7 Director Corporate and Program/completed Complete the Councillor induction Community program CL1.4.8 Director Corporate and Briefing sessions/completed Conduct candidate briefing sessions in Community preparation for the local government elections

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Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible 2017-2021 Action Officer Measure/Target CL1.4.9 Director Corporate and Framework/reviewed Review the procurement framework Community CL1.4.10 Director Corporate and Framework/reviewed Review the project management Community framework CL1.4.11 Director Corporate and Plan and Program/completed Complete the 2021-2024 Community Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program CL1.4.12 Director Corporate and Report/completed Complete the End of Term report for Community the outgoing Council CL1.4.13 Director Corporate and Implementation/completed Implement a fully integrated Human Community Resources Management System CL1.4.14 Director Corporate and Integration/completed Integrate Council’s values into Community corporate processes CL1.5 CL1.5.1 Director Corporate and Report/completed Improve Council’s operating Report the Operating Performance Community performance (operating Ratio to Council in the quarterly performance ratio). budget reviews CL1.6 CL1.6.1 Director Corporate and Review/completed Maximise Council’s ability to Review fees and charges based on Community generate income. cost as part of the budget process CL1.6.2 Director Corporate and Review/completed Review returns on commercial Community activities and investment instruments CL1.6.3 Director Corporate and Review/completed Commence review of the Investment Community Policy

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CL1 - Effect resourceful and respectful leadership and attentive representation of the community cont’d.

Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible 2017-2021 Action Officer Measure/Target

CL1.7 CL1.7.1 Director Infrastructure Adoption of Asset Management Plans for Water Ensure that Council assets are Finalise asset management plans for and Assets and Sewer, Parks and Recreation, Waste Services, being renewed faster than they are all asset classes. and Buildings deteriorating. CL1.7.2 Director Infrastructure Audit of asset information across Council. Ensure asset information across and Assets Council is aligned for decision making CL2 Encourage and facilitate open and respectful communication between the community, the private sector, Council and other government agencies. CL2.1 CL2.1.1 Director Corporate and Review completed Make doing business with Council Undertake a review of Council’s Community easier. Customer Service Charter CL2.1.2 General Manager Review/completed Complete a review of Council’s brand CL2.2 CL2.2.1 Director Planning and Meetings/attended. Inform and engage with the Undertake 6 community meetings Environment community on all actions of annually on control and management Council. of priority weeds CL2.2.2 Director Planning and Posts/completed. Make 30 posts on weed awareness on Environment social media and Council's website CL2.2.3 Director Planning and Meetings/convened. Meet with the Weeds Focus Group Environment quarterly CL2.2.4 Director Planning and Program/completed Undertake community awareness and Environment outreach program for food premises as needed

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CL2 Encourage and facilitate open and respectful communication between the community, the private sector, Council and other government agencies cont’d. Delivery Program Operational Plan Responsible 2017-2021 Action Officer Measure/Target

CL2.2.5 Director Planning and Program/completed. Conduct a working dog microchipping Environment and registration program CL2.2.6 Director Planning and Program/completed. Undertake a desexing program for Environment companion animals CL2.3 CL2.3.1 General Manager Review/commenced Undertake community engagement Undertake a review of the Community to ensure the community is Engagement Strategy involved in Council’s decision making process. CL3 Collaborate and cooperate as a group of councils to achieve efficiencies and a greater voice in regional decision-making and encourage similar cooperation across other sectors and community groups. CL3.1 CL3.1.1 General Manager Meetings/attended Actively participate in the Canberra Actively participate in the Regional Initiatives/adopted Region Joint Organisation. Joint Organisation of Councils.

CL4 Actively investigate and communicate funding sources and collaboration opportunities that can strengthen the region

CL4.1 CL4.1.1 Director Corporate and Grant information/distributed Monitor and distribute information Distribute grant opportunities to Community from government agencies relating community groups to funding opportunities CL4.2 CL4.2.1 General Manager Meetings/attended Facilitate networking in the region Participate in working parties for cross to share ideas. bordering servicing issues

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Statement of

Revenue Policy

Charging Philosophy Ordinary Rates In accordance with S.404 (1) of the Local Ordinary rates are applied to properties based on Government Act 1993, Council provides the independent valuations supplied to the Council on all following details of its revenue policy that also rateable properties within the LGA boundaries by the incorporates the basis upon which the rates and Valuer-General. The valuations used in the 2021/22 charges will be made. rating period have a base date of 1 July 2019. Rates and charges represent the process whereby For 2021/22 Council has adopted the 2.0% rate peg set Council recovers the cost of providing its by IPART. services for within the boundaries of the local government area. In general, Council follows a user-pays philosophy towards the provision of services. In the case of water, sewer and garbage services, price increases reflect the cost of

providing these services. With ordinary land rates,

the rate increases must not be above the limits set by the Minister for Local Government, unless the Minister approves a special variation to general income.

The rates and charges levied by the Council are a

debt that is applied to the land and this debt becomes the responsibility of the current owner of the land. Any arrears that may not have been discharged by previous owners become the responsibility of the current owner.

The rates and charges set out in this revenue policy are designed to provide the net source of funds after allowing for loans, contributions and government grants for the programs and initiatives identified in the operational plan. The detailed outline of the income and expenditure of the Council is set out in the 2021/2022 budget which is contained in this plan.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Ordinary rates, special rates, water charges,

sewerage charges, stormwater charges and domestic management charges are exempt from GST because of a determination by the federal treasurer. The majority of Council fees as advertised in the schedule of fees accompanying the operational plan are subject to GST and accordingly the charges reflect a 10% GST component. Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Statement of Revenue Policy 35 Statement of Revenue Policy – cont’d The total estimated income yield in 2020/21 from ordinary rates is $11,260,460 as detailed in the following table

AVE ULV AVE GENERAL AD MINIMUM BASE TOTAL PER RATES CATEGORY SUB - CATEGORY VALOREM CHARGE CHARGE YIELD ASSESSMENT PER ASSESSMENT Farmland 0.0018029 $687.00 $4,319,456 $1,265,571 $2,968 Residential Non-Urban 0.0017694 $448.00 $3,511,507 $524,157 $1,375 Residential Yass 0.0037375 $681.00 $1,893,712 $198,336 $799 Residential Binalong 0.0032515 $681.00 $136,981 $98,479 $684 Residential Bowning 0.0032515 $681.00 $76,611 $122,239 $696 Residential Wee Jasper 0.0032515 $681.00 $29,964 $94,898 $681 Residential Bookham 0.0032515 $681.00 $10,896 $51,381 $681 Residential Murrumbateman 0.0024761 $681.00 $182,827 $349,775 $866 Residential Gundaroo 0.0024761 $681.00 $172,852 $372,793 $929 Residential Sutton 0.0024761 $681.00 $72,022 $447,492 $1,108 Sutton & Business 0.0017694 $448.00 $17,924 $422,213 $1,194 Gundaroo Yass & Other Business 0.0088455 $681.00 $835,707 $341,436 $3,083 Villages ESTIMATED YIELD $11,260,460

Structure of the Ordinary Rate the community, regardless of property valuation. The philosophy behind the base charges is that the The rating provisions of the Local Government Act base amount should apply to all properties and the 1993 allow Councils to base their ordinary rates total income from the charge should approximate either on a system of minimum rates and base the general administration costs of the Council rates. together with the cost of common services Yass Valley Council has chosen to employ the available to each property within the Council area. system of both the base rates and minimum rates as a means of levying rates on all properties Ordinary Minimum Rate throughout the LGA. The scenarios outlined above The minimum rate is applied to residential and use these provisions. In accordance with Section business properties, to ensure there is an 497 of the Local Government Act 1993 the equitable contribution for services where structure of the Ordinary Rate must comprise: properties have a relatively low land valuation. • a base amount (i.e. fixed charge required by Ad Valorem Rate statute to be no more than 50% of the total amount of the rate) Council has adopted a system of ad valorem rates • a minimum amount (i.e. the maximum of the that will apply to each property valuation to minimum rate is fixed by statute annually) develop a variable charge on each rate notice. The • an ad valorem component (i.e. a rate levied on ad valorem charge is multiplied by the land the unimproved land value). valuation supplied by the Valuer-General to determine the ad valorem charge. The ad valorem Ordinary Base Rate amount of the rate is to be levied on the Council has chosen to apply a system of base unimproved land value of all rateable land within amounts in an attempt to overcome community each rating category on the rates notice. concerns over the inequity of the rate burden of a rate levied solely on land values. The uniform base charge reflects that some of the benefits derived by ratepayers from the provision of Council works and services are shared equally by

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Statement of Revenue Policy 36 Statement of Revenue Policy cont’d Pension Rebates Rateable Land Categories In accordance with Section 575(3)(a) of the Local Categorisation of all rateable land in the council Government Act 1993 Council provides a rate area has been undertaken in accordance with the reduction of 50% of the amount of the rate levy, requirements of chapter15 of the Local provided the maximum rebate for combined general Government Act 1993. Council has used the rate and domestic waste management charges does following categories of rateable land: not exceed $250 to eligible pensioners. Of this rate Farmland - this is land used genuinely for primary reduction, the NSW Government reimburses 55%. production. The dominant use of the land must be The estimated pension rebate in 2021/22 is $56,000 for the business or industry of grazing, and the for land rates and $28,000 for Domestic Waste growing of crops etc. The activities must have a Management. significant and commercial purpose or character and be engaged in for the purpose of profit on a Interest on Overdue Rates and Charges continuous or repetitive basis. Rural residential In accordance with Section 566 of the Local land will not be categorised as farmland. Government Act 1993 Council charges interest on all Residential - the Local Government Act 1993 rates and charges that remain unpaid after they identifies this land as property used for residential become due and payable. Rates and charges become accommodation, or in the case of vacant land, payable one month after the date of service of the property zoned for residential use under an rates notice unless a person elects to pay the rates environmental planning instrument (hotels, and charges by instalments. motels, guesthouses, boarding houses or nursing Where a person elects to pay by instalments, rates homes) are specifically excluded from this and charges become payable on the due date of the category. This category also includes rural instalment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis residential land. using the simple interest method. The rate of interest must not exceed the maximum rate Business - the Local Government Act 1993 specified by the Minister for Local Government for identifies property within this category as land, overdue General Rates, which is currently 7% but which cannot be categorised in any of the other may change in accordance with advice from the categories of farmland or residential. Minister for Local Government. Council will adopt Valuations the maximum rate. Council will be using valuations with a base date of 1 July 2019 for rating purposes in 2021/22. The valuations are based upon the unimproved land value only of the property and do not include any structures or other improvements.

Any appeal against the property valuation should be lodged with Valuation Services – Property NSW, PO Box 745 Bathurst NSW 2795 or by phone on 1800 110 038 to request a review kit to be posted or emailed to you. Online objection lodgement is also available at www.valuergeneral.nsw.gov.au/land_values/reque st_a_review/how_to_lodge_an_objection

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Exemptions Aboriginal people. The Local Government Act 1993 – Sections 555 to 558 8. Public places (general rates only) - Land that is state that the following exemptions from all land rates a public place. and where indicated water and sewer access charges 9. Public Reserve or Common (general rates only) must be applied: – Land used for a public reserve or common and 1. Crown Land (general rates, water and sewer access vested in the Crown, a public body or trustees. charges) - Crown Land that is not being land held 10. Public cemetery (general rates only) - Land under a lease for private purposes. used for a public cemetery and vested in the 2. National Parks (general rates, water and sewer Crown, a public body or trustees. access charges) - Land within a national park, 11. Public library (general rates only) - Land used historic site, nature reserve state game reserve or solely for a free public library and vested in the conservation reserve whether or not the land Is Crown, a public body or trustees. affected by a lease, licence, occupancy or use. 12. Public hospital (general rates only) - Land that 3. Conservation Agreements (general rates only) – belongs to a public hospital. Land that is a subject of a conservation agreement, any rate levies on that whole parcel of land is to be 13. Area Health Service (general rates only) - Land reduced by the percentage of the land in which the that is vested in an area health service. conservation agreement covers. 14. Benevolent or Public Charity (general rates 4. Churches or places of public worship (general rates only) – Land that belongs to a public benevolent only) - Land that belongs to a religious body and is institution or public charity and is used or occupied and used as a church, a minister of occupied by the institution or charity for the religions residence, a place for religious teaching purposes of the institution or charity. or training or the residence of the official head or assistant head of any religious body in the State or any diocese within the State. 5. Schools (general rates only) - Land that belongs to and is occupied and used in connection with a school, school playground or residence occupied by a teacher, employee or caretaker of the school, as defined by the Education Reform Act 1990 6. Government Departments, Council or Emergency Service (general rates only) - Land that belongs to and is occupied and used in connection with an emergency service or Government department, Council or an emergency service or Government department or Council office or residence provided that it is not commercially leased. This includes Police Stations and residences, Ambulances Stations and residences, Fire Stations and Government offices. 7. Aboriginal Land (general rates only) – Land that is vested in an NSW Aboriginal Land Council or a Local Aboriginal Land Council under Division 5 of Part 2 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 exempts Local Aboriginal Land Councils from the payment of rates and charges to Local Government Authorities on certain types of lands. This includes land included in Schedule 1 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Regulation 2002, vacant land and declared land that is of spiritual or cultural significance to

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Statement of Revenue Policy 38 Statement of Revenue Policy cont’d Annual Charges In accordance with Section 501(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 Council proposes to make and levy an annual charge for the following services: • Water Supply Services • Sewerage Services • Waste Management Services • Liquid Trade Waste • Stormwater Management Services • On Site Sewage Management Services averaged over this period. The water consumption WATER SUPPLY SERVICES charges are designed to meet the fixed and variable operating costs related to the provision of water Water Availability Charge supply. Details of the water charges for the 2021/22 The availability charge is based on the size of the financial year are set out in the Fees and Charges meter connection and is shown on the annual rates section of the document. notice. The charge is related to the cost of providing The total estimated income yield in 2021/22 from access to a 20 - 32mm water connection and has been water Usage Charges is $2,790,000. set at $500 for those properties that are connected to the Yass water supply. Availability charges for larger Discounts (Water Usage Charges) water connections are based on the size of the water Churches, nursing homes, Apex Homes and St Vincent meter connection. de Paul receive a 35% discount on usage charges. The availability charge is designed to cover some of Council playing fields, Yass Pool, The Men’s Shed the the costs incurred by Council in providing and Yass Community Garden and Yass Golf Course (non- maintaining infrastructure such as reservoirs, pump building infrastructure) receive a 55% discount on stations and reticulation systems. Because of the fixed usage charges and Binalong Pool receives a 90% nature of the costs incurred by Council in operating the discount. infrastructure, the availability charge applies to all Pension Rebate properties able to connect to the system regardless of In accordance with Section 575(3)(b) of the Local whether or not a connection is in place. Government Act 1993, Council provides a reduction of All properties falling within the defined water supply 50% of water availability charges levied up to a boundaries are subject to compulsory water maximum of $87.50 for each property. Of this availability charges. For details on land that is exempt reduction, the NSW Government reimburses 55%. from water access charges, see the section under The estimated pension rebate in 2021/22 is $22,000. ordinary rates. Interest on Overdue Water Charges The total estimated income yield in 2021/22 from the Water Availability Charge is $1,880,000 In accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council charges interest on all Discounts – (Water Availability) water supply service charges which remain unpaid A 50% reduction to applicable to all churches in the after they become due and payable. Water supply Yass Valley LGA. charges become payable one month after the date of service of the rate notice unless a person elects to pay Water Usage Charges the charges by instalments. The water usage charge for 2021/22 is set at $3.57 per Where a person elects to pay by instalments, rates and kilolitre for the first 5 kilolitres per day. Water usage charges become payable on the due date of the in excess of this is charged at $4.60 per kilolitre. The instalment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis consumption charge is invoiced three times annually, using the simple interest method. The rate of interest with the usage calculation per day must not exceed the maximum rate specified by the Minister for Local government for overdue General Rates, which is currently 7% but may change in accordance with advice from the Minister for Local government. Council will adopt the maximum rate.

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Statement of Revenue Policy 39 SEWERAGE SERVICES Residential Charges Liquid Trade Waste The residential sewerage charge is based on a flat charge This charge recovers the additional cost of transporting for all residential properties connected to Council’s and treating liquid waste from liquid waste dischargers. sewerage service network and for 2021/22 is $720. It is calculated by multiplying the total water Residential sewerage charges reflect the cost of providing consumption from water meter readings by a sewerage and maintaining the required infrastructure as well as discharge factor and liquid trade waste discharge factor operating costs for pump stations and the sewage by a charge of $2.20 per kilolitre for those with treatment plant. appropriate pre-treatment, or $18.00 per kilolitre for those without pre-treatment. Non Residential Charges The sewerage discharge factor and trade waste Charges for non-residential sewer usage are based on discharge factor are based on Appendix G of the Liquid water consumption for all businesses properties Trade Waste Management Guidelines 2009 as published connected to Council’s sewerage service network. For by the NSW Office of Water. These factors are intended 2021/22 the charge is $3.10 per kilolitre with a minimum to represent the proportion of waste water being charge of $720. Charges are based on the previous year’s discharged into the sewer that is considered to be trade water consumption. These fees are designed to distribute waste. The formula provides a system for charging on a the cost of providing non-residential services equitably user pays basis. on a user-pay basis The total estimated income yield in 2021/22 from Total Income trade waste charges is $70,300. The total estimated income yield in 2021/22 from sewer WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES charges is $2,360,000. Domestic Waste Management Charges Discounts (Sewerage Services) Sections 496 and 504 the Local Government Act 1993 A 50% reduction is applicable to all churches in the Yass provide that the domestic waste management services Valley LGA. of the Council must be financed by specific annual Pension Rebate charges made and levied for that purpose alone. The In accordance with Section 575(3)(b) of the Local Act prevents Council from applying ordinary rate Government Act 1993 Council provides a reduction of income towards meeting the cost of domestic waste 50% of residential sewerage charges levied up to a management services, nor can it use waste charge maximum of $87.50 for each individual property. Of this income for non- waste related functions. reduction, the NSW Government reimburses 55%. The The term ‘domestic waste management service’ estimated amount of the pension rebate in 2021/22 is relates to the services that comprise the periodic $18,000. collection of waste, generated on domestic premises, Interest on Overdue Sewer Charges from individual

In accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council charges interest on all sewer supply service charges which remain unpaid after they become due payable. Sewer supply charges become payable one month after the date of service of the rates notice unless a person elects to pay the charges by instalments. Where a person elects to pay by instalments, rates and charges become payable on the due date of the instalment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis using the simple interest method. The rate of interest must not exceed the maximum rate specified by the Minister for Local Government for overdue General Rates, which is currently 7% but may change in accordance with advice from the Minister for Local government. Council will adopt the maximum rate. parcels of rateable land and the services associated with recycling activities provided to these properties.

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Statement of Revenue Policy 40 The functions of domestic waste management services The estimated pension rebate in 2021/22 is $28,000. carried out by Council include, but are not limited, to the Business Waste Management Charges following: The business waste management charges are designed • collection of domestic waste to meet the costs of providing waste management • disposal and treatment of domestic waste services for commercial premises throughout the • recycling and waste minimisation activities Council area. The income and expenditure associated associated with domestic waste collection and with the business waste collection and disposal service disposal is expressly separated from the domestic waste Kerb-Side Collection Charge management charges in conformity with the provision of the Local Government Act 1993. This is an annual waste collection charge of $415 that meets the costs of: There is an annual kerb-side waste collection charge of $415 that meets the costs of: 1. the weekly 140 litre bin domestic waste collection service and the associated waste disposal or 1. the weekly 140 litre bin waste collection treatment 2. service and the associated waste disposal or 2. the fortnightly 240 litre bin domestic recycling treatment collection service 3. the fortnightly 240 litre bin recycling collection It is applicable to each occupied residential property and service each residential unit in a multi-unit complex for which the The estimated total rate income for business waste service is available. management charges in 2020/21 is $35,000 Additionally, each residential property or unit in a multi Waste Management Environmental Charge complex that already has a kerb-side collection may This charge of $126.00 applies to all rateable request an additional domestic garbage or recycling properties and goes towards the provision of transfer service. An annual charge of $277.00 for an additional stations and the management of environmental waste garbage service and $138.00 for an additional recycling matters throughout the LGA. This charge contributes service is applicable. towards the provision of additional infrastructure and Collections will only be conducted from the Council improvements to accommodate waste disposal at all supplied mobile garbage bins on the specified collection transfer stations throughout the LGA. Funds also go days. towards the purchase, maintenance and upgrading of waste and recycling bins and infrastructure at all Vacant Properties facilities. Funds also provide for long term financial A charge is levied against all vacant properties, where a planning of improvements to all facilities. garbage collection service is offered. The charge in Farmland property owners with more than one 2021/22 is $30 per property. property in the same name, without a house, may Total Income claim a credit upon completion of a Statutory Declaration. The estimated total income from domestic waste management charges for 2021/22 is $1,740,000. The estimated total rate income for the waste management environmental charge in 2021/22 is Pension Rebate $950,000. In accordance with Section 575(3) (a) of the Local Government Act 1993 Council provides a reduction of 50% Interest on Overdue Waste Charges of the domestic waste management charge provided the In accordance with Section 566 of the Local maximum rebate for combined rate and domestic waste Government Act 1993 Council charges interest on all management services does not exceed $250. waste service charges which remain unpaid after they become due and payable. Waste charges become payable one month after the date of service of the rate notice unless a person elects to pay the charges by instalments. Where a person elects to pay by instalments, rates and instalment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis using the simple interest method. The rate of interest must not exceed the maximum rate specified by the Minister for Local Government for overdue Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Statement of Revenue Policy 41 General Rates, which is currently 7% but may Interest on Overdue On-Site Sewage Management change in accordance with advice from the Charges Minister for Local Government. Council will adopt In accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government the maximum rate. Act 1993 Council charges interest on all on-site sewage STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES management charges that remain unpaid after they Stormwater Management Charge become due and payable. On Site Sewage Management charges become payable one month after the date of The stormwater management charge of $25 is levied service of the rates notice unless a person elects to pay under Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993 the rates and charges by instalments. on all occupied residential or business properties within the Yass Township. This charge reflects the cost of the Where a person elects to pay by instalments, rates and provision and maintenance of the stormwater charges become payable on the due date of the infrastructure within Yass. instalment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis using the simple interest method. The rate of interest The total estimated income yield in 2021/22 from the must not exceed the maximum rate specified by the stormwater management charge is $58,000. Minister for Local Government for overdue General Interest on Overdue Stormwater Management Charges Rates, which is currently 7% but may change in accordance with advice from the Minister for Local In accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Government. Council will adopt the maximum rate. Act 1993 Council charges interest on all stormwater management charges that remain unpaid after they become due and payable. Stormwater management charges become payable one month after the date of service of the rates notice unless a person elects to pay the rates and charges by instalments. Where a person elects to pay by instalments, rates and charges become payable on the due date of the instalment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis using the simple interest method. The rate of interest must not exceed the maximum rate specified by the Minister for Local Government for overdue General Rates, which is currently 7% but may change in accordance with advice from the Minister for Local Government. Council will adopt the maximum rate. ON SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES On Site Sewage Management Charge The on-site sewage management charge of $35 is levied in accordance with Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 on all properties (rateable or non-rateable) that operate an on-site sewage management system. The charge makes the land owner compliant under the legislation as it constitutes an ‘approval to operate’ by council. This charge reflects the cost to council to effectively manage and administer all on-site sewage management systems operating within Yass Valley Council. The total estimated yield in 2020/21 from the on- site sewage management charge is $130,000.

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Statement of Revenue Policy 42 Statement of Revenue Policy cont’d Statement of Borrowings Under the Local Government Act, Council is required to include details of proposed borrowings in the financial period covered by this revenue policy. Council is proposing to make new borrowings for projects in 2021/22. Council’s amount of borrowings on 1 July 22020 is expected to be as follows:

LOAN PRINCIPAL ON 1 NOTE JULY 2020 ANNUAL COST

General Fund General Infrastructure 1 $509,570 $522,045 Water Fund Raising the Dam Wall 2 $8,901,866 $929,628 Yass to Murrumbateman Water Supply 3 $2,209,287 $275,500 Water Main Ford to Demestre 4 $842,718 $105,087 Sewer Fund Sewer Infrastructure 5 $3,954,302 $363,737 Sewer pump station upgrade 6 $364,419 $45,444

Note 1 - Council’s General Fund loan is at a fixed rate of 5.91%, it will be fully paid out in 2020/21 and is funded by rates revenue. Note 2 - To ensure Yass Valley Council is able to maintain an adequate water supply to meet both current and future needs, Council undertook the project of raising the Yass Dam Wall. This project was funded by two separate loans, serviced from the water rates and charges. The $7.5m NSW Treasury loan was fully paid in 2019/20. A further $10,000,000 loan for the dam wall project was taken out in 2011/12, and was fully drawn down by 7 September 2012. During the drawdown period, the interest rate is variable, with a fixed interest rate of 6.96% applying from the 7 September 2012, for a period of 10 years. The total loan is over a 30 year period, to be renegotiated after 10 years. Note 3 - To ensure adequate and sustainable cash flows in Water and S64 Reserves, Yass Valley Council was required to take out a loan to fund the following projects in 2018/19. Pressure Pump System at Murrumbateman $175k. Yass to Murrumbateman WS Design and Easement $1.2m. Yass to Murrumbateman WS Construction $1,050k. The funding for these projects is a total of $2.425m. This loan has an indicative fixed interest rate of 3.5% over 10 years. Note 4 – To ensure adequate and sustainable cash flows in the Water S64 Reserves, Yass Valley Council was required to take out a loan to fund the 300mm Water main Ford to Demestre Street $925k. This loan has a fixed rate of 2.55% over 10 years. Note 5 – To ensure Yass Valley Council is able to meet future requirements, construction of a sewerage scheme has been undertaken for Murrumbateman village. The project was funded through loan (60%), grant (26%) and Sewer Fund reserves (14%). The loan will be serviced from the sewer rates and charges. This loan has a 20 year term. Interest rate is 4.82% pa fixed. Note 6 – To ensure adequate and sustainable cash flows in the Sewer Reserves, Yass Valley Council was required to take out loans to fund the following projects in 2018/19. Riverbank Park SPS Generator installation $200k. Laidlaw St SPS upgrade $75k. Ford St SPS Generator design $125k. This loan has a fixed interest rate of 2.55% over 10 years.

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Statement of Revenue Policy 43 Fees & Charges Revenue Policy

Council will charge a range of fees in 2021/22, as detailed within the attached Schedule of Fees and Charges. The legislative basis for these fees may be found in Section 608 of the Local Government Act 1993 which provides that Council may charge and recover an approved fee for any service it provides, including the following:- – supplying a service, product or commodity; – giving information; – providing a service in connection with the exercise of the council’s regulatory functions – including receiving an application for approval, granting an approval, making an inspection and issuing a certificate; and Under the principle of “user pays”, fees are introduced to offset the cost of service provision, or in the case of commercial activities to realise a reasonable rate of return on assets employed by the Council, in order to support the provision of services and to alleviate the burden that would otherwise be unfairly placed upon ratepayers. Council has given due consideration to the following factors in determining the appropriate price for each fee:- – the cost of providing the service; – whether the goods or service are supplied under a commercial basis; – the importance of the service to the community; – the capacity of the user to pay; – the impact of the activity on public amenity; – competitive market prices; and – prices dictated by legislation. Council discloses its pricing policy by showing a pricing code against each individual fee within the attached Schedule of Fees and Charges, as:- – Market: Council provides a good / service in a competitive environment – Full Cost: Council intends to fully recover the direct and indirect cost of provision plus any community cost – Partial Cost: Council intends to partially recover the costs of provision – Legislative: Prices are dictated by legislation – Zero: Council absorbs the full cost of delivery – Security Deposit: Refundable deposit against possible damage to Council property

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Fees and Charges Revenue Policy 44 All fees are quoted in “GST Inclusive” terms, as this is the relevant price to the customer, however it should be recognised that within the schedule there are many fees that do not attract GST. These fees have either been specifically exempted by the GST legislation or have been included within the Division 81 determination as the Australian Government has deemed that the customer does not actually receive a taxable supply in consideration for the fee. The latter excludes many fees for regulatory services that are not provided within a competitive environment, and other forms of information that are provided on a non-commercial basis. In accordance with the Office of Local Government’s guidelines on competitive neutrality. These businesses set prices in line with market conditions and their results are disclosed, including tax equivalent payments and return on capital, with Council’s Annual Report. Waiving, Discounting or Reducing Fees and Charges Section 610E of the Local Government Act 1993 allows Council to waive payment of, or reduce a fee in a particular case if it is satisfied that the case falls within a category of hardship or any other category that Council has determined it may consider waiving payment, or reducing a fee. Council has determined the following categories: Hardship- where there is evidence that the payment of the fee or charge will impose unreasonable financial hardship on the applicant given their particular circumstances; Charity – where the applicant is a registered charity and the fee is for a service that will enable the provision of charitable services to the Yass Valley community; Not For Profit – where the following conditions all apply: 1. The applicant is an organisation that holds “not for profit” status; 2. the fee is for a service that will enable the achievement of the applicant’s objectives and betterment for the Yass Valley community; and 3. The payment of standard fees or charges would cause financial hardship for the applicant Commercial – where Council, or its contractor, operates a service and reduction of the fee is required to compete in the market Non-Provision of Service – where Council is unable to provide a service or venue that has been previously agreed upon and an appropriate discount, fee waiver or substitution is required as compensation Filming related activities – applicable fees and charges may be waived or reduced for productions completed within the LGA if undertaken by an educational institution for a non-commercial purpose, by a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation where the primary purpose if for the improvement/benefit to Yass Valley community or where the production’s primary purpose is to highlight Yass Valley as a tourist destination. Swimming Pool Special Events –a reduction of fees is offered for community events, open days or other special or promotional events. The following principles will be considered when applying any reduction or waiver of a fee or charge: - Compliance with statutory requirements - Fairness and consistency - Integrity - Equity and transparency - Commercial imperatives Some fees or services are prescribed by legislation or are regulatory in nature and a fee waiver or reduction is not available in connection with those fees The Council will directly, or through delegated authority, assess and make determinations on requests for reduction or waiver of fees in accordance with these principles. Council may endorse a reduction or waiver of fees and charges to organisations through Council’s Financial Hardship Policy and Rates and Charges Donations Policy. Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022- Fees and Charges Revenue Policy 45 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST Activity Approvals under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993

PART A - Manufactured Homes

Part A1 Install a manufactured home, moveable dwelling or associated structure on land. per application _ Legislative Refer Development Application Fees Refer Development Application Fees

PART B - Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater

Part B1 Carry out water supply work per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Part B4 Carry out sewerage work per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Part B5 per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00 Carry out stormwater drainage work (private property/per hour/per metre)

Part B6 Connect a private drain to Council sewer per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

PART C - Management of Waste

Part C1 For fee or reward, transport waste over or under a public place per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Part C2 Place waste in a public place per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Part C3 Place a waste storage container in a public place per application N Legislative $ 10.00 $ 163.00

Part C4 - Disposal of Liquid Trade Waste

Liquid Trade Waste Application Processing Fee for Concurrence: · Classification A per application N Legislative $ 270.00 $ 275.00

· Classification B per application N Legislative $ 410.00 $ 418.00

· Classification C per application N Legislative $ 620.00 $ 632.00 . Classification S per application N Legislative $ 270.00 $ 275.00

Part C5 - Septic Tanks/Waste Treatment Device Install, construct or alter a waste treatment device or waste storage facility or drain per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00 connected to any such device or facility - inlcudes: septic tanks - Trade Waste pre- treatment device - plus inspection fee

PART D - Community Land

Part D1 - Engage in a Trade or Business Engage in trade or business on community land per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Part D2 - Entertainment on Community Land per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00 Direct or procure a theatrical, musical or other entertainment for the public

Part D3 - Temporary Enclosure Construct a temporary enclosure for the purpose of entertainment per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Part D4 - Play a Musical Instrument or Sing Play a musical instrument or sing (eg busk) per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Part D5 - Set up Amplifying Equipment per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00 Set up, operate or use a loudspeaker or a sound-amplifying device

Part D6 - Public Meetings per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00 Deliver a public address or hold a religious service or public meeting

PART E - Public Roads

Part E1 Swing or hoist goods across or over a public road per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 160.00

Part E2 Hang an article or awning over a public road per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 160.00

PART F - Other Activities

Part F1 Operate a public car park per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Part F2 and Part F3 Application for Approval or Renewal to Operate Caravan Park, Camping Ground or per application N Legislative Refer Development Application Fees Refer Development Application Manufactured Home Estate for new parks/estates or $15.50/site Fees for new parks/estates or (caravan park/existing estates) $15.50/site (caravan park/existing $10.50/site (camping ground) estates) $10.50/site (camping ground)

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 46 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST PartActivity F4 - Solid Approvals Fuel Heater under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Install a solid fuel or domestic oil heater - plus inspection fee per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Part F5 - Sideshows Application for approval (Part F5) per amusement device - plus inspection fee per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Part F7 - Sell from a Standing Vehicle (Hawkers and Peddlers) Application for approval per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Amendment of an Approval to Carry Out an Activity Amendment of an approval under Section 68 Local Government Act 1993. each N Legislative $ 75.00 $ 77.00

Hoarding Erection Approval for hoardings per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Approval for hoardings If part of an existing application per application N Legislative $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Reviews - Section 8.2 EPA Act 1979

Review - Development consent Development not involving the erection of a building, the carrying out of work or per application N Legislative 50% of the original DA Fee 50% of the original DA Fee demolition of a building Development that involves the erection of a dwelling house with a cost of per application N Legislative $ 190.00 $ 190.00 construction less than $100,000 Development up to $5,000 per application N Legislative $ 55.00 $ 55.00 Development with an estimated value of between $5,001 and $250,000 per application N Legislative $85 plus $1.50 for each $1,000 (or part $85 plus $1.50 for each $1,000 (or thereof) of the estimated cost part thereof) of the estimated cost

Development with an estimated value of between $250,001 - $500,000 per application N Legislative $500 plus $0.85 for each $1,000 (or part $500 plus $0.85 for each $1,000 (or thereof) by which the estimated cost part thereof) by which the exceeds $250,000 estimated cost exceeds $250,000

Development with an estimated value of between $500,001 - $1,000,000 per application N Legislative $712 plus $0.50 for each $1,000 (or part $712 plus $0.50 for each $1,000 (or thereof) by which the estimated cost part thereof) by which the exceeds $500,000 estimated cost exceeds $500,000

Development with an estimated value of between $1,000,001 - $10,000,000 per application N Legislative $987 plus $0.40 for each $1,000 (or part $987 plus $0.40 for each $1,000 (or thereof) by which the estimated cost part thereof) by which the exceeds $1,000,000 estimated cost exceeds $1,000,000

Development with an estimated value of more than $10,000,000 per application N Legislative $4,737, plus an additional $0.27 for $4,737, plus an additional $0.27 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by the estimated cost exceeds $10,000.00 which the estimated cost exceeds $10,000.00

Review - Rejection of application Estimated cost of development less than $100,000 per application N Legislative $ 55.00 $ 55.00 Estimated cost of development $100,000 or more and less than or equal to per application N Legislative $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $1,000,000 Estimated cost of development more than $1,000,000 per application N Legislative $ 250.00 $ 250.00

Administration/Staff Fees

Printing and Photocopying

Photocopying and printing A4 Page per page Y Market $ 1.00 $ 1.00

A4 page Colour per page Y Market $ 1.50 $ 1.50 A3 page per page Y Market $ 1.50 $ 1.50

A3 page colour per page Y Market $ 3.00 $ 3.00

Map/Plan Sales

Map/Plan Sales ( Aerial Photography, Contour Maps, Topographic Maps) Application Fee per application N Full Cost $ 70.00 $ 70.00

Processing Fee Full Cost No additional charge for the first 2 hours $60 per hour thereafter Consumables A0 each N Market $ 16.50 $ 17.00 A1 each N Market $ 11.00 $ 11.00 A2 each N Market $ 7.00 $ 7.00 A3 each N Market $ 4.50 $ 5.00 A4 each N Market $ 3.00 $ 3.00 16GB USB each N Market $ 15.00 $ 15.00

LGA Road Maps A0 each N Full Cost $ 160.00 $ 160.00 A2 each N Full Cost $ 148.00 $ 148.00

Plan Copying A0 each N Market $ 26.50 $ 27.00 A1 each N Market $ 21.00 $ 21.00 A2 each N Market $ 17.00 $ 17.00 A3 each N Market $ 14.50 $ 15.00

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 47 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST

PlumbingActivity andApprovals Drainage underDiagrams Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Sewer Main Diagram per assessment N Legislative $ 55.00 $ 55.00 Sewer Service Diagram per allotment N Legislative $ 55.00 $ 55.00

Government Information Public Access (GIPAA) (fees set by IPC/GIPA) Formal Access Application (Not personal Information of Applicant) Formal Access Request per application N Legislative $ 30.00 $ 30.00 Processing Charge per hour N Legislative $ 30.00 $ 30.00

Formal Access Applicatoin (Personal Information of Applicant) Application Fee per application N Legislative $ 30.00 $ 30.00 First 20 hours per application N Legislative $ - $ - Processing Charge after the first 20 hours per hour N Legislative $ 30.00 $ 30.00

Internal Review Application Fee per application N Legislative $ 40.00 $ 40.00

Discounts on Applications An applicant is entitled to 50% reduction of processing charge if Council is satisfied per application N Legislative fee 50% of relevant fee that the applicant is suffering financial hardship and/or there is a special benefit to the public generally

Informal GIPPA Requests Copies of documents - where document is to be the basis of a commercial product, associated fees are subject to negotiation and approval of Director

Digitisation (other than of files) at cost to Council per application N Market fee Market fee Digitisation of files (per folder) per file N Market $ 25.00 $ 26.00

Other Charges

Administration - Non-Online Bookings Processing administration fee for non-online bookings per booking Y Partial Cost $ 36.00 $ 36.00

Planning Administration Administration - Assistance to enter applications (planning portal) Per hour Y Full Cost $36 per hour (minimum charge $36) $ 36.00

Animal Control Dog/Cat Registration Dog - non desexed (or desexed after 6 months)* each N Legislative $ 216.00 $ 216.00

Desexed Dog (lifetime fee) (by relevant age)* each N Legislative $ 60.00 $ 60.00 Desexed Dog (by relevant age eligible pensioner)* each N Legislative $ 26.00 $ 26.00 Dog desexed sold by Council pound/shelter* each N Legislative $ 30.00 $ 30.00 Dog not desexed (recognised breeder)* each N Legislative $ 60.00 $ 60.00 Dog - working; Service of the State; Assistance Animal* each N Legislative $ - $ - Cat* each N Legislative $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Cat -non desexed (from 4 months)* annually N Legislative $ 80.00 $ 80.00 Cat - eligible pensioner* each N Legislative $ 26.00 $ 26.00 Cat - desexed solf by Council pound/shelter* each N Legislative $ 25.00 $ 25.00 Cat - not desexed (recognised breeder)* each N Legislative $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Late fee if registration not paid 28 days after the date wich the animal is required to each N Legislative $ 17.00 $ 17.00 be registered* Dogs of a restricted breed or declared to be dangerous* annually N Legislative $ 195.00 $ 195.00 Relevant age for dogs is 6 months and cats is 4 months or an age spcified by a vet. A permanent exemption applies where a vet specifies that desexing the animal at any time of its life would constitute a serious health risk to the animal. Seizure and Maintenance of Dogs Seizure Fee for release of dog on first day each N Legislative $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Seizure Fee for release of dog on second day each N Legislative $ 30.00 $ 30.00 Seizure Fee for release of dog everyday thereafter each N Legislative $ 25.00 $ 25.00

Other Pound Charges Dangerous Dog Collar each Y Legislative as per cost as per cost Microchip Dog Fee each Y Legislative as per veterinary charge $ 70.00 Surrender of dog each N Legislative $ 65.00 $ 65.00 Compliance Certificate–Dangerous/Restricted Dog Enclosure* each N Legislative $ 150.00 $ 150.00

Ranger Services Call Out Fee per hour N Legislative $ 130.00 $ 135.00

Stock Impounding

Collection Fees Collection Fees per head N Legislative As charged by collector As charged by collector

Attendance by Ranger Ranger attendance - sustenance and welfare per hour of part y Legislative $ 55.00 $ 55.00 thereof min 1 hour

Sustenance Charges Horses and Cattle per head/per day N Legislative $ 35.00 $ 35.00

Sheep, pigs and goats per head/per day N Legislative $ 12.00 $ 12.00

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 48 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST OtherActivity Charges Approvals under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Pound Fees- For each advertisement per advert N Legislative Actual Cost Actual cost

Caravan Park

Caravan Park Fees

Accommodation

Long Term Cabin Max 2 people per week Y Market $ 205.00 $ 210.00 Each additional person per week Y Market $ 24.00 $ 25.00

Permanent Caravan Site Max 2 people per week Y Market $ 124.00 $ 125.00 Each additional person per week Y Market $ 24.00 $ 25.00

Powered Site Max 2 people per night Y Market $ 34.00 $ 35.00 Pensioner Weekly rate, max 2 people (calculated per night, 7th night free) per night Y Market $ 30.00 $ 31.00

Each additional adult (16 years and over) per night Y Market $ 12.00 $ 13.00

Under 16 years per person/per Y Market $ 5.00 $ 6.00 night Electricity surcharge - applied after 8 continuous days stay per day Y Market $ 6.00 $ 7.00

Unpowered Site for Caravans Max 2 people per night Y Market $ 30.00 $ 31.00 Weekly rate max 2 people (calculated per night, 7th night free) per night y Market $ 25.00 $ 26.00 Each additional adult (16 years and over) per person/per Y Market $ 12.00 $ 13.00 night Under 16 years per person/per Y Market $ 5.00 $ 5.00 night

Worker Cabin (ensuite) Max 2 people (inc linen) per night Y Market $ 57.00 $ 58.00 weekly Weekly rate max 2 people (inc linen & 1 service per/week) Weekly Y Market $ 273.00 $ 275.00

Worker Cabin (no ensuite) 2 people (inc linen) (cap 4 people) per night Y Market $ 47.00 $ 48.00 Weekly rate 2 people (inc linen & 1 service per/week) weekly Y Market $ 259.00 $ 265.00 Each additional person (includes linen and 1 clean p/week) (cap 4 people) per night Y Market $ 12.00 $ 13.00

Ensuite Cabins – Tourist Cabin 2 people (inc linen) (cap 4 people) per night y Market $ 102.00 $ 105.00 Each additional adult (16 years and over) per night y Market $ 12.00 $ 13.00 Under 16 years per night y Market $ 5.00 $ 6.00 2 people (inc linen) (7 nights) Weekly Y Market $ 441.00 $ 445.00

Washing Machines/Dryers/Linen Washing Machines per load Y Market $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Dryers per cycle Y Market $ 4.00 $ 4.00 Linen Hire per person/per Y Market $ 17.00 $ 17.00 night

Cemeteries

Reservation Fee (Right of Burial) Reservation Fee/Plot, perpetual maintenance (ROB) each Y Market $ 1,335.00 $ 1,335.00

Columbarium/Memorial Gardens Reservation Columbarium/Memorial Gardens Plot Reservation each Y Market $ 210.00 $ 210.00

Grave Digging Charges Grave Digging or reopening of plot ROB issued prior to 1/7/2018 each Y Market $ 2,000.00 $ 2,040.00 Grave Digging or reopening of plot where ROB issued post 1/7/2018 each Y Market $ 1,285.00 $ 1,310.00

Grave digging - children (up to 5 years of age) each N Market $ 420.00 $ 428.00 Double depth digging each Y Market $ 200.00 $ 205.00

After hours burials by arrangement each Y Market $ 610.00 $ 620.00

Monument Erection Monument Erection Lodgement Fee (where applicable & non refundable) each Y Market $ 52.00 $ 52.00

Community Facilities and Halls

Facilities/Hall Hire (subject to waiver ) Bond (all facilities/halls) (includes key & cleaning deposit and garbage collection per booking N Partial Cost $ 500.00 $ 500.00 deposit)

Yass Community Centre Non-profit organisations and community groups per hour Y Partial Cost $ 14.00 $ 15.00 Nnon-profit organisations and community groups per day Y Partial Cost $ 70.00 $ 72.00

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 49 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST

YassActivity Soldiers Approvals Memorial Hallunder - Hire Section Fees 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Entire Hall per day Y Partial Cost $ 210.00 $ 210.00

Yass Rotary Club - Rotary Markets per day Y Partial Cost 75% of complete fee 75% of complete fee Yass Music Club - set up and pack up chairs (additional to hire fee) per event Y Partial Cost $ 31.00 $ 31.00

Schools exempt (for all locally organised events) Partial Cost No fee No fee

Kitchen Annex and meeting room Per hour per hour Y Partial Cost $ 22.00 $ 22.00 Per day per day Y Partial Cost $ 110.00 $ 110.00

Upstairs Meeting Room Per hour per hour Y Partial Cost $ 22.00 $ 22.00 Per day per day Y Partial Cost $ 110.00 $ 110.00

Yass Street Stall Booking Fee per day Y Partial Cost $ 8.00 $ 8.00

Murrumbateman Recreation Reserve Grounds

Main Hall including kitchen Per hour (min of 1 hour or part thereof) per hour Y Partial Cost $ 18.00 $ 19.00 Per day per day Y Partial Cost $ 90.00 $ 95.00

Meeting Room Per hour (min of 1 hour or part thereof) per hour Y Partial Cost $ 12.00 $ 13.00 Per day per day Y Partial Cost $ 60.00 $ 65.00

Whole Hall Per hour (min of 1 hour or part thereof) per hour Y Partial Cost $ 28.00 $ 29.00 Per day per day Y Partial Cost $ 140.00 $ 145.00

Murrumbateman Markets (up to 26 uses of the village green and pavilion) per year Y Partial Cost $ 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00

Entire Complex Murrumbateman Field Days (up to 20 days) per event Y Partial Cost $ 3,260.00 $ 3,260.00 Not for Profit Community Group per day Y Partial Cost $ 335.00 $ 335.00 Commercial or Private Use per day Y Full Cost $ 1,025.00 $ 1,025.00

Murrumbateman Equestrian Grounds

Sand Arena/Cross Country/Adjoining paddock areas Murrumbateman Adult Riders per year Partial Cost $ 720.00 $ 720.00 Murrumbateman Pony Club per year Partial Cost $ 820.00 $ 820.00

Equestrian Area northern paddock includes 3 sand arenas Ring 1 150 x 90 Hourly (unavailable) unavailable unavailable Morning (up until 12pm) per session Y Partial Cost $ 165.00 $ 165.00

Afternoon (after 12pm) per session y Partial Cost $ 165.00 $ 165.00 Ring 2 100 x 75 Hourly - weekends on approval only per hour Y Partial Cost $ 21.00 $ 21.00 Morning up until 12pm per session Y Partial Cost $ 105.00 $ 105.00 Afternoon after 12pm per session Y Partial Cost $ 105.00 $ 105.00 Ring 3 80 x 40 Hourly - weekends on approval only per hour Y Partial Cost $ 11.00 $ 11.00 Morning up until 12pm per session Y Partial Cost $ 52.00 $ 52.00 Afternoon after 12pm per session Y Partial Cost $ 52.00 $ 52.00

Southern Sand Arena and/or ajoining Paddock Areas (Available for private use) Hire fee per hour y Partial Cost $ 11.00 $ 11.00 Hire fee daily Y Partial Cost $ 52.00 $ 52.00 Event hire per paddock section 2 (see map) per day/per section Y Partial Cost $ 50.00 $ 50.00

Event hire per paddock Section 3 (see map) per day/per section Y Partial Cost $ 50.00 $ 50.00

Event cleanup maintenance fee hourly Y Partial Cost $ 82.00 $ 82.00 If arenas/grounds not left in aceptable state - min 1 hour

Sutton Hall Venue Hire - min 1 hour hourly Y Partial Cost $ 13.00 $ 14.00

Per day per day Y Partial Cost $ 140.00 $ 140.00 Sutton Amenities Facility Venue Hire daily Y Partial Cost $ 40.00 $ 41.00 Venue Hire - schools exempt for all locally organised events daily Y Partial Cost $ - $ -

Wee Jasper Hall

Venue Hire Under control of Wee Jasper Community Association per day Y Zero $ - $ -

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 50 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST

CommunityActivity Approvals Regulation under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993

Impounded Articles Impounded Vehicles per vehicle N Full Cost $ 350.00 $ 350.00

Impounded Vehicles storage fee per day N Full Cost $ 35.00 $ 35.00

Vehicle recovery per vehicle N Full Cost Actual cost of collector acutal cost of collection

Impounded Item per article N Full Cost $ 45.00 $ 45.00

Compliance Levy Fee on development application sto support environmental compliance management per application N Partial Cost 0.20% of Capital Investment Value (CIV) of proposed development, minimum levy of $60<

Rates and Financial Administration

Rates Certificate Section 603 Certificate* each N Legislative $ 85.00 $ 85.00

Payment Related Fees Fee for dishonoured cheque each N Full Cost $ 12.00 $ 12.00 Fee for electronic dishonour each N Full Cost $ 12.00 $ 12.00 Fee for refunding credit balances or overpayments on accounts each N Full Cost $ 12.00 $ 12.00

Interest Charges Interest on Overdue Rates and Charges (interest charged on daily basis on overdue Percent (%) N Full Cost 0% - 1 July 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6.0% amount * 7.0% - 1 Jan 2021-30 June 2021

Rural Addressing Number Rural Addressing Number (new or replacement) per new lot created Y Full Cost $ 125.00 $ 128.00

Environmental Health Food Act and Regulation

Inspection Fee Small Premises (1-5 FTE food handlers) per inspection N Full Cost $ 145.00 $ 145.00 Medium Premises (6-50 FTE food handlers) per inspection N Full Cost $ 220.00 $ 220.00 Large Premises (50 + FTE food handlers) per inspection N Full Cost $ 285.00 $ 285.00 Pre –purchase Inspection/Advice per inspection N Full Cost $ 145.00 $ 145.00 Mobile Food Vendor (New) per inspection N Full Cost $ 80.00 $ 80.00 Mobile Food Vendor (Annual Inspection) per inspection N Full Cost $ 80.00 $ 80.00 Temporary Food Stalls (community events) per inspection N Full Cost $ 45.00 $ 45.00 Pre inspection (Development Application) or Re-inspection per inspection N Full Cost $ 80.00 $ 80.00

Notice Improvement Notice (infringement as per Act)* each N Legislative $ 330.00 $ 330.00

Caravan Park/Campground approval to operate Inspection Fee each N Full Cost $ 250.00

Public Health Act and Regulation

Skin Penetration Premises Notification* (change of wording from Inspection) per notification N Legislative $ 100.00 $ 100.00

Inspection Fee each N Legislative $ 150.00

Swimming Pools Inspection per inspection N Legislative $ 150.00 $ 150.00

Notification Fee per notification N Legislative $ 100.00

Re-inspection per inspection N Legislative $ 100.00 $ 100.00

Underground Petroleum Storage Systems Inspection per inspection N Full Cost $ 250.00 $ 250.00

Tree Removal Tree Removal application and inspection per application N Full Cost $ 116.00 $ 118.00

On-Site Sewage Management System Approval to Operate (included in Rates Notice) per application N Full Cost $ 35.00 $ 35.00 Inspection fees (applied only when improvement notices are issued for a poorly per inspection N Full Cost $ 155.00 $ 155.00 maintained system )

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 51 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST

Plumbing/DrainageActivity Approvals under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Inspections per inspection N Full Cost $ 200.00 $ 204.00 Permit per application N Full Cost $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Mortuary Inspection per inspection N Full Cost $ 315.00 $ 321.00

Temporary Accommodation Permit each N Full Cost $ 160.00 $ 163.00

Building Certification

Complying Development Certificate (CDC)

Assessment (applicable to all applications) All Complying Development Certificate Applications per application Y Market $ 300.00 $ 306.00

Issue of a Complying Development Certificate (Fee based on cost of work) Up to 25,000 per certificate N Market $ 450.00 $ 460.00 Between $25,001 and $300,000 per certificate N Market $450.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of work in $460.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of excess of $25,000 work in excess of $25,000

$300,001 and $500,000 per certificate N Market $1825.00 plus 0.4% of the cost of work $1835.00 plus 0.4% of the cost of in excess of $300,000 work in excess of $300,000

$500,001 or greater per certificate N Market $2625.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of work $2635.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of in excess of $500,000 work in excess of $500,000

Construction Certificates for development which is outside of Council's category of per certificate N Market Pass on all costs associated with Pass on all costs associated with accredition under the provisions of the Building Professionals Act 2005 engaging a suitably accredited certifier engaging a suitably accredited plus an facilitation fee of $125 per hour certifier plus an facilitation fee of or part thereof $125 per hour or part thereof

Modification of Complying Development Certificates Issue of Modification Certificate - minor internal layout changes only per certificate Full Cost $ 275.00 $ 281.00

Issue of Modication Certificate - minor internal/external/set out charges per certificate Full Cost 50% of the original CC fee 50% of the original CC fee

Issue of Modification Certificate - major change per certificate Full Cost Fee as per new construction certificate Fee as per new construction application above certificate application above

Building Construction Certificates

Assessment and Issue of Construction Certificate (Fee based on cost of work) Up to 25,000 per certificate N Market $ 450.00 $ 460.00 Between $25,001 and $300,000 per certificate N Market $450.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of work in $460.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of excess of $25,000 work in excess of $25,000

$300,001 and $500,000 per certificate N Market $1825.00 plus 0.4% of the cost of work $1835.00 plus 0.4% of the cost of in excess of $300,000 work in excess of $300,000

$500,001 or greater per certificate N Market $2625.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of work $2635.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of in excess of $500,000 work in excess of $500,000

Construction Certificates for development which is outside of Council's category of per certificate N Market Pass on all costs associated with Pass on all costs associated with accredition under the provisions of the Building Professionals Act 2005 engaging a suitably accredited certifier engaging a suitably accredited plus an facilitation fee of $125 per hour certifier plus an facilitation fee of or part thereof $125 per hour or part thereof

Modification Application - Construction Certificates Minor internal layout changes only per certificate Y Market $ 275.00 $ 281.00 Minor internal/external/set out charges per certificate Market 50% of the original CC fee 50% of the original CC fee Major change per certificate Market Fee as per new construction certificate Fee as per new construction application above certificate application above

Building Inspections As required for development under the Environemtnal Planning and Assessment Act per inspection Y Market $ 200.00 $ 204.00 1979, Local Governmnet Act 1993 and Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011

Re-inspection per inspection Y Market $ 200.00 $ 204.00 Inspection where 48 hours notice has not been provided (Avaiablility at the per inspection Y Market $ 350.00 $ 304.00 discreation of the Manager - Development Control)

Building Occupation Certificate Interim or Part Occupation Certificate Class 10 Building per certificate Y Market $ 75.00 $ 77.00 Final or Whole Occupation Certificate Class 10 Building per certificate Y Market $ 75.00 $ 77.00 Interim or Part Occupation Certificate Class 1 Building (Including combined Class 1 per certificate Y Market $ 200.00 $ 204.00 and 10 applications) Final or Whole Occupation Certificate Class 1 Building (Including combined Class 1 per certificate Y Market $ 200.00 $ 204.00 and 10 applications) Interim or Part Occupation Certificate Class 2-9 Building (Total Value 300,000 or less) per certificate Y Market $ 300.00 $ 306.00

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 52 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST Final or Whole Occupation Certificate Class 2-9 Building (Total Value 300,000 or less) per certificate Y Market $ 300.00 $ 306.00 Activity Approvals under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Interim or Part Occupation Certificate Class 2-9 Building (Total Value 300,001 or per certificate Y Market $ 500.00 $ 510.00 greater) Final or Whole Occupation Certificate Class 2-9 Building (Total Value 300,001 or per certificate Y Market $ 500.00 $ 510.00 greater) Final letter of Occupation - Transportable Building per certificate Y Market $ 200.00 $ 204.00

Certificate Lodgement Lodgement of a Complying Development Certificate each N Legislative $ 36.00 $ 36.00 Lodgement of a Construction Certificate each N Legislative $ 36.00 $ 36.00 Lodgement of a Subdivision Works Certificate each N Legislative $ 36.00 $ 36.00 Lodgement of an Occupation Certificate each N Legislative $ 36.00 $ 36.00 Lodgement of a Subdivision Certificate each N Legislative $ 36.00 $ 36.00

Development Application Fees

Land-use and Building

Fee based on cost of work as estimated by Council Dwelling houses with an estimated construction cost up to $100,000.00 per application N Legislative $ 455.00 $ 455.00

Development not involving building work, demolition or subdivision per application N Legislative $ 285.00 $ 285.00

Up to $5,000 per application N Legislative $ 110.00 $ 110.00 $5,001 and $50,000 per application N Legislative $170 plus $3 for each $1,000 (or part $170 plus $3 for each $1,000 (or thereof) of the estimated cost part thereof) of the estimated cost

$50,001 and $250,000 per application N Legislative $352 plus $3.64 for each $1,000 (or part $352 plus $3.64 for each $1,000 (or thereof) by which the estimated cost part thereof) by which the exceeds $50,000 estimated cost exceeds $50,000

$250,001 - $500,000 per application N Legislative $1,160 plus $2.34 for each $1,000 (or $1,160 plus $2.34 for each $1,000 part thereof) by which the estimated (or part thereof) by which the cost exceeds $250,000 estimated cost exceeds $250,000

$500,001 - $1,000,000 per application N Legislative $1,745 plus $1.64 for each $1,000 (or $1,745 plus $1.64 for each $1,000 part thereof) by which the estimated (or part thereof) by which the cost exceeds $500,000 estimated cost exceeds $500,000

$1,000,001 - $10,000,000 per application N Legislative $2,615 plus $1.44 for each $1,000 (or $2,615 plus $1.44 for each $1,000 part thereof) by which the estimated (or part thereof) by which the cost exceeds $1,000,000 estimated cost exceeds $1,000,000

$10,000,000 per application N Legislative $15,875 plus $1.19 for each $1,000 (or $15,875 plus $1.19 for each $1,000 part thereof) by which the estimated (or part thereof) by which the costs exceeds $10,000,000 estimated costs exceeds $10,000,000

Advertising Signs Development involving the erection of advertising signs per application N Legislative $285.00 plus $93 per advertisement in $285.00 plus $93 per advertisement excess of 2 in excess of 3

Subdivisions

Subdivision (including boundary adjustment) involving the opening of a public road per application N Legislative $665 plus $65 per additional allotment $665 plus $65 per additional to be created allotment to be created

Subdivision (including boundary adjustment) not requiring the opening of a public per application N Legislative $330 plus $53 per additional allotment $330 plus $53 per additional road to be created allotment to be created

Strata Subdivision Strata Subdivision per application N Legislative $330 plus $65 per additional allotment $330 plus $65 per additional to be created allotment to be created

Subdivision Certificate for Linen Registration

Authorising the registration of a plan of subdivision for: 2-5 lots of land per certificate N Full Cost $ 545.00 $ 556.00 More than 5 lots of land per certificate N Full Cost $ 900.00 $ 918.00

Designated Development Designated development as defined by the Environmental Planning and Assessment each N Full Cost Normal DA Fee plus $921 Normal DA Fee plus $922 Act 1979

Integrated Development Integrated Development as defined by the Environmental Planning and Assessment each N Full Cost Normal DA Fee plus $140, and $320 for Normal DA Fee plus $140, and $320 Act 1979 each approval body for each approval body

Development that Requires Concurrence Development which requires the concurrence of a Government Authority per application N Full Cost Normal DA Fee plus $140, and $320 for Normal DA Fee plus $140, and $320 each concurring authority for each concurring authority

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 53 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST

DevelopmentActivity Approvals Requiring underAdvertising Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Neighbour Notification (mail out only) per application N Full Cost $ 63.00 $ 64.00 Neighbour Notification (newspaper notice and mail out) per application N Full Cost $ 323.00 $ 329.00 Development for which an environmental planning instrument or development per application N Legislative $ 1,105.00 $ 1,105.00 control plan requires notice to be given Advertised Development per application N Legislative $ 1,105.00 $ 1,105.00 Prohibited Development per application N Legislative $ 1,105.00 $ 1,105.00 Designated Development per application N Legislative $ 2,220.00 $ 2,220.00

Modification of a Development Consent Fee for the Modification of a Consent or Local Development or State Significant per application N Legislative $ 71.00 $ 71.00 Development under Section 4.55(1) Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (Mistake or minor error) Fee for a modification of development consent under Section 4.55(1A) Environmental per application N Legislative $645 or 50% of the original fee, $645 or 50% of the original fee, Planning and Assessment Act 1979. (Minimal Environmental Impact) whichever is lesser whichever is lesser

Fee for a modification of development consent under Section 4.55(2) Environmental per application N Legislative 50% of that fee 50% of that fee Planning and Assessment Act 1979. (Other)

(a) if the fee for the original application was less than $100 per application N Legislative 50% of the fee for the original 50% of the fee for the original application applies application applies

(b) if the fee for the original application was $100 or more:

· and development does not involve building work, demolition or subdivision per application N Legislative 50% of the fee for the original 50% of the fee for the original application applies application applies

· and development involves dwelling houses with an estimated construction cost per application N Legislative $ 190.00 $ 190.00 up to $100,000 – a fee of $190 applies · and in the case of any other development application as per the following:

• Development up to $5,000 per application N Legislative $ 55.00 $ 55.00

• Development with an estimated value of between $5,001 and $250,000 per application N Legislative $85 plus $1.50 for each $1,000 (or part $85 plus $1.50 for each $1,000 (or thereof) of the estimated cost part thereof) of the estimated cost

• Development with an estimated value of between $250,001 - $500,000 per application N Legislative $500 plus $0.85 for each $1,000 (or part $500 plus $0.85 for each $1,000 (or thereof) by which the estimated cost part thereof) by which the exceeds $250,000 estimated cost exceeds $250,000

• Development with an estimated value of between $500,001 - $1,000,000 per application N Legislative $712 plus $0.50 for each $1,000 (or part $712 plus $0.50 for each $1,000 (or thereof) by which the estimated cost part thereof) by which the exceeds $500,000 estimated cost exceeds $500,000

• Development with an estimated value of between $1,000,001 - $10,000,000 per application N Legislative $987 plus $0.40 for each $1,000 (or part $987 plus $0.40 for each $1,000 (or thereof) by which the estimated cost part thereof) by which the exceeds $1,000,000 estimated cost exceeds $1,000,000

• Development with an estimated value of more than $10,000,000 per application N Legislative $4,737 plus $0.27 for each $1,000 (or $4,737 plus $0.27 for each $1,000 part thereof) by which the estimated (or part thereof) by which the costs exceeds $10,000,000 estimated costs exceeds $10,000,000

Development Contributions

Development Contributions

Proposed cost of development Up to and including $100,000 per application N Full Cost Nil Nil More than $100,000 and up to and including $200,000 per application N Full Cost 0.5% of development cost 0.5% of development cost More than $200,000 per application N Full Cost 1% of development cost 1% of development cost

Heavy Haulage Development generating heavy vehicle traffic per application N Full Cost As per Yass Valley Heavy Haulage Plan

Engineering Works

Subdivision Work Certificate (Engineering Construction Certificate)

Fee based on cost of work as estimated by Council Up to 25,000 per certificate N Full Cost $ 450.00 $ 460.00 Between $25,001 and $300,000 per certificate N Full Cost $450.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of work in $460.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of excess of $25,000 work in excess of $25,000

$300,001 and $500,000 per certificate N Full Cost $1825.00 plus 0.4% of the cost of work $1,835.00 plus 0.4% of the cost of in excess of $300,000 work in excess of $300,000

$500,001 or greater per certificate N Full Cost $2625.00 plus 0.5% of the cost of work $2,635.00 plus 0.5 of the cost of in excess of $500,000 work in excess of $500,000

Compliance Inspections (General) Stating specificed engineering work has been completed (nspections) per inspection N Full Cost $ 145.00 $ 145.00

Where on behalf of the Crown

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 54 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST

ComplianceActivity Approvals Inspections under(Subdivision) Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Stating specified subdivision work has been completed: where subject of a per inspection N Full Cost $ 250.00 $ 250.00 development consent or Complying Development Certificate

Fencing Inspection per inspection Y Full Cost $ 290.00 $ 290.00 Inspection - Compliance with Bushfire Conditions per inspection Y Full Cost $200 + $75 per hour after the first hour $204 + $77 per hour after the first hour

Road Closure Application consideration for road closure of a Council Road. Cover the review of per application Full Cost $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 application, road status/title review preparation of report to Council as appropriate. No refund is available if application is unsuccessful

Formal process of an application for road closure of a Council road once approved by per application N Full Cost $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 Council. Prices does not include the initial consideration and approval process by Council (see separate charge). Charge includes public notification, review of submissions, Council resolution (if objections received), statutory notifications, survey plans, registration of plans with LRS etc. No refund available is application unsuccessful.

Road Restoration Fee Paved (bitumen or concrete) (min charge $500) m2 N Full Cost $ 370.00 $ 370.00 Unpaved (gravel, earth, grass) (min charge $300) m2 N Full Cost $ 164.00 $ 164.00

Road Works Permit Application to undertake works within the road reserve - Local Roads (excluding road per application N Full Cost $ 190.00 $ 190.00 openings) (Not applicable to public utility providers)

Application to undertake works within the road reserve - Regional and Classified per application N Full Cost $ 240.00 $ 240.00 Roads (excluding road openings) (Not applicable to public utility providers)

Private Works Undertake works associated with State and Federal Government Authorities only on N market Price on application Price on application public infrastructure

Traffic Count Undertake traffic count/classifying and provide data (requests from consultants to per traffic N Full Cost $ 670.00 $ 670.00 undertake specific traffic counts counter/classifer per week including associated reporting

Road Leases 0.5 ha or less per annum Y Full Cost $ 200.00 $ 200.00 >0.5 ha per annum Y Full Cost $200.00 plus $60.00 per ha (pro rata) $200.00 plus $60.00 per ha (pro rata)

Gravel Royalties Gravel Royalties m3 Y Full Cost $ 5.80 $ 5.80

Kerb and Gutter Construction Costs Full Cost per metre N Full Cost $ 215.25 $ 215.25

Half Cost (frontage) per metre N Partial Cost $ 107.60 $ 107.60 Quarter Cost (sideage) per metre N Partial Cost $ 53.80 $ 53.80 Urban Gutter Crossing Construction (up to 5 m. long) each N Full Cost $ 974.00 $ 974.00

Footpath Construction Costs Concrete Footpath m2 N Full Cost $ 102.50 $ 102.50

Building Certificates

Building Certificate Class 1 or 10 building Class 1 building (together with any Class 10 buildings on the site) or a Class 10 per certificate N Legislative $250 for each dwelling contained in the $250 for each dwelling contained in building building or in any other building on the the building or in any other building lot. on the lot.

Building Certificate - other classes of building: Not exceeding 200 m2 per certificate N Legislative $ 250.00 $ 250.00 Exceeding 200 m2 but not exceeding 2,000 m2 per certificate N Legislative $250 plus an additional $0.50 per m2 $250 plus an additional $0.50 per 2 2 over 200m2 m over 200m Exceeding 2,000 m2 per certificate N Legislative $1,165 plus an additional $0.075 per m2 $1,165 plus an additional $0.075 2 2 over 2,000m2 per m over 2,000m

Building Certificate - additional fees Additional fee for an application for a building certificate where a development per application N Legislative The maximum fee appilcable to the The maximum fee appilcable to the consent, complying developing certificate or construction certificate was required for lodgement of a combined Development lodgement of a combined the erection of the building and no such consent or certificate was obtained Consent & Construction Certificate Development Consent & application or a Complying Construction Certificate application Development Certificate application or a Complying Development immediately prior to the lodgement of Certificate application immediately the building certificate application prior to the lodgement of the building certificate application

Additional Building Certificate Inspections per inspection N Legislative $ 90.00 $ 90.00

Copy of Building Certificate Copy of Building Certificate per certificate N Legislative $ 13.00 $ 13.00

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 55 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST

BuildingActivity Classification Approvals Certificate under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Stating a proposed building has a specified (BCA) classification. per certificate N Full Cost $ 115.00 $ 117.00

Planning Certificate Certificate issued under section 10.7(2) of the EP&A Act 1979 per certificate N Legislative $ 53.00 $ 53.00 Certificate issued under section 10.7(5) of the EP&A Act 1979 per certificate N Legislative $ 133.00 $ 133.00

Planning Proposals Mapping or instrument errors or updates to property description N Full Cost $ - Application/Request for Council consideration of Planning Proposal per application N Full Cost $ 2,090.00 $ 2,132.00

Post Gateway processing Minor Planning Proposal per application N Full Cost $ 8,365.00 $ 8,532.00 (eg low impact, site specific amendment, minimal assessment required)

Post Gateway processing Major Planning Proposal per application N Full Cost $ 18,820.00 $ 19,196.00 (eg more detailed assessment and agency consultation required) Post Gateway processing Complex Planning Proposal per application N Full Cost $ 38,950.00 $ 39,729.00 (eg urban release areas with complex servicing arrangements, significant consultation with agencies or stakeholders) Planning Proposals under Division 3.5 of the EP&A Act per application Y Full Cost Normal DA Fee plus Planning Proposal Normal DA Fee plus Planning Fee Proposal Fee *No separate notification/ advertising *No separate notification/ fee payable advertising fee payable

Additional costs incurred by Council in undertaking studies, peer reviews, public per application Y Full Cost By quotation after assessment By quotation after assessment hearings, obtaining legal advice or drafting agreements for a Planning Proposal

Road Opening Permit Permit and Inspection Fee per application N Full Cost $ 195.00 $ 195.00

Development Related Administrative Other Charges Certified copy of a document, map or plan held by the Council each N Legislative $ 53.00 $ 53.00 Variation of Restriction – “as to User” per application N Full Cost $175* plus development application $175* plus development notification fee. All assoicated legal fees application notification fee. All are to be borne by the applicant. assoicated legal fees are to be borne by the applicant.

Outstanding Notices Letter each N Full Cost $ 89.00 $ 89.00 Provision of written confirmation of development potential including existing holding each N Full Cost $ 350.00 $ 357.00 and dwelling entitlement searches

Plan First Levy For each development application lodged having an estimated cost exceeding per application N Legislative 0.00064% of the cost of the 0.00064% of the cost of the $50,000 development development

Site Compatibility Certificate Certificate issue per certificate N Legislative $265 plus $265 per hectare or part $265 plus $265 per hectare or part thereof. Note: Max fee is not to exceed thereof. Note: Max fee is not to $5,001 exceed $5,001

Site Compatibility Certificate - Seniors Housing Certificate issue per certificate N Legislative $265 plus $42 per bed (residential care $265 plus $42 per bed (residential facility) or $42 per dwelling (any other care facility) or $42 per dwelling case). Note: Max. fee not to exceed (any other case). Note: Max. fee $5,001 not to exceed $5,001

Water

Water Availibility Charges

Yass Water Supply Yass/Bowning/Binalong/Murrumbateman & rural lands connected to water main (20 - each N Legislative $ 490.00 $ 500.00 32 mm diameter water meters)

40 mm each N Legislative $ 766.00 $ 781.25 50 mm each N Legislative $ 1,196.00 $ 1,220.70 80 mm each N Legislative $ 3,063.00 $ 3,125.00 100 mm each N Legislative $ 4,785.00 $ 4,883.00 150 mm each N Legislative $ 10,767.00 $ 10,986.00

Churches Churches (20 – 32 mm) each N Legislative $ 245.00 $ 250.00

User Charge per kL (where availability charge is levied) Tariff 1 per kilolitre N Legislative $ 3.50 $ 3.57 Tariff 2 per kilolitre N Legislative $ 4.60 $ 4.70 Tariff 2 trigger - over 5 kilolitres per day (averaged on each billing cycle) kilolitres per day N Legislative

Headworks Charges

Yass Town Yass Town Water Supply per ET each N Full Cost $ 14,386.00 $ 14,674.00

Hamilton Rise Sub Division Hamilton Rise Sub Division per ET each N Full Cost $ 22,555.00 $ 23,006.00

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 56 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST RuralActivity Water SupplyApprovals under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Yass, Bowning and Binalong per ET each N Full Cost $ 14,386.00 $ 14,674.00 Murrumbateman per ET each N Full Cost $ 22,929.00 $ 23,388.00

Water Supply

Special Reading Special Reading each N Full Cost $ 90.00 $ 95.00

Water Connection Fee (if water main is available, excludes water meter) Short water services (19 mm diameter) (no road crossing) each N Full Cost $ 2,000.00 $ 2,045.00 Long water service (25 mm diameter) (across the road) each N Full Cost $ 3,080.00 $ 3,140.00 Water Connection Fee (no water main in front of property) each N Full Cost Full Cost full costs Water Meter Reading Checking each N Full Cost $ 90.00 $ 95.00 Water Meter Testing each N Full Cost By quotation By quotation Hydrant Pressure Measurement and Flow Analysis each N Full Cost $ 340.00 $ 350.00

New Water Meter (requested by customer) 20 mm diameter each N Full cost $ 255.00 $ 270.00 25 mm diameter each N Full cost $ 350.00 $ 360.00 Installation and removal of flow restrictors each N Full cost $ 250.00 $ 270.00 Disconnection or reconnection of water supply (separate fee shall apply for each N Full cost $ 350.00 $ 390.00 approvals)

Sales Draw water from Council stand pipe - Tariff 1 (less than 150kL per month) per kilolitre N Full Cost $ 4.30 $ 4.50

- Tariff 2 (more than 150kL per month) per kilolitre N Full Cost N/A $ 5.40 Water stand pipe Avdata Key each N Full Cost $ 75.00 $ 80.00 Locating Water and Sewer Services per hour or part N Full Cost $ 160.00 $ 164.00 thereof min 1 hour

Exemption from Water Restrictions Application Fee each N Full Cost $ 75.00 $ 77.00

Septic Tanks, Effluent Disposal

Septic Waste Dumping

Business Hours Miniumum Charge each N Full Cost $ 150.00 $ 185.00

After Hours Miniumum Charge each N Full Cost $ 300.00 $ 370.00 Septic waste must be generated within the LGA. Evidence (dockets) must be Legislative produced with each delivery. Maximum of 10 kl accepted in a day.

Sewerage, Stormwater and Water Networks

Connection Connect a private drain or sewer with a public drain or sewer N Full Cost At cost At cost

Headworks

Yass Yass per ET each N Full Cost $ 6,665.00 $ 6,798.00

Hamilton Rise Hamilton Rise Sub Division per ET each N Full Cost $ 9,919.00 $ 10,117.00

Murumbateman Murrumbateman per ET each N Full Cost $ 16,944.00 $ 17,283.00

Re-Inspection Fee Re-Inspection each N Full Cost $ 210.00 $ 210.00 Note: Where re-inspection of work is required due to it being incomplete or defective a re-inspection fee will apply over and above the fees quoted for the work.

Residential Sewerage Charge Residential Sewerage Charge per year N Legislative $ 720.00 $ 734.00

Annual Non Residential Sewerage Charge (Minimum) Charge - higher charges shall apply for larger water service connection. (Minimum per year N Legislative $ 720.00 $ 734.00 charge) Churches (expand to include all) per year N Partial Cost $ 360.00 $ 367.00

Non Residential Sewer Usage Charge Non Residential Sewer Usage Charge per kilolitre N Legislative $ 3.10 $ 3.16

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 57 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST

AnnualActivity Trade Approvals Waste Fee under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Water usage <1000 kL per year N Legislative $ 103.00 $ 105.00 Water usage 1001- 2000 kL per year N Legislative $ 192.00 $ 196.00 Water usage 2001 - 3000 kL per year N Legislative $ 320.00 $ 326.00 Water usage 3001 - 4000 kL per year N Legislative $ 447.00 $ 456.00 Water usage 4001 - 5000 kL per year N Legislative $ 575.00 $ 587.00 Water usage > 5000 kL per year N Legislative $ 800.00 $ 816.00

Trade Waste Usage Charge With appropriate pre treatment per kilolitre N Legislative $ 2.20 $ 2.20 Without pre treatment per kilolitre N Legislative $ 20.00 $ 18.00

Stormwater Improvement Charge Yass - occupied residential and business land each N Legislative $ 25.00 $ 25.00

Waste Management Charges

Collection (Kerb side collection domestic and business)

Collection (included in Rates Notice) 140Lt grey garbage bin – weekly collection per year N Legislative $ 407.00 $ 415.00 240Lt green recycling bun - fortnightly collection

Additional Services 140Lt grey garbage bin – weekly collection per year N Legislative $ 271.00 $ 277.00 240Lt green recycling – fortnightly collection per year N Legislative $ 136.00 $ 138.00

Supply of Replacement Bins 240 litre bin – Recycling Bin each Y Full Cost $ 87.00 $ 87.00 140 litre bin – Garbage Bin each Y Full Cost $ 72.00 $ 72.00

Unoccupied Land Charge Domestic Waste Management unoccupied land charge each N Legislative $ 30.00 $ 30.00

Contaminated Recycling Bin Collection Fees 1st offence - Warning Notice each Full Cost Warning Notice Warning Notice 2nd offence – if requested to empty contaminated bin each Y Full Cost $ 44.00 $ 44.00 3rd offence – if requested to empty contaminated bin each Y Full Cost $ 100.00 $ 100.00

Waste Management Environmental Charge Waste Management Environmental Charge (on all Rateable Properties) each Y Legislative $ 123.00 $ 128.00

Business Waste Charge Commercial Bins (1,100 litre bin) per collection Y Full Cost $ 42.00 $ 45.00 Commercial Bins (660 litre bin) per collection Y Full Cost $ 35.00 $ 37.00 Business (240 litre bins) per collection Y Full Cost $ 19.00 $ 19.00

Waste Services Transfer Station Charges

Account Charge Minimum charge for monthy business waste accounts each Y Full Cost $ 21.00 $ 21.00

Household Waste Wheelie Bin General Waste - <140 L each Y Full Cost $ 7.00 $ 7.50 Small (up to sedan boot) each Y Full Cost $ 15.00 $ 16.00 Medium (Small trailer, twin cab ute) each Y Full Cost $ 25.00 $ 26.00 Large (Ute & trailer max height 450mm each Y Full Cost $ 45.00 $ 48.00 Small Truck side boards up to 300mm sideboard each Y Full Cost $ 70.00 $ 76.00 Small Truck side boards up to 600mm sideboard each Y Full Cost $ 140.00 $ 152.00 Small Truck side boards up to 900mm sideboard each Y Full Cost $ 211.00 $ 228.00

Mixed Waste Commercial/Industrial and Building Waste (non hazardous) each m3 Y Full Cost $ 130.00 $ 140.00 (Yass & M/bateman TS up to 4 m3, not accepted at Village TS) Commercial Compacted Tonne Y Full Cost $ 167.00 $ 172.00

Separated Materials Green Organic/ natural Timber waste Utility/trailer (1/2 load) each Y Partial Cost $ 6.00 $ 7.00 Utility/trailer (level load) each Y Partial Cost $ 12.00 $ 14.00 Mattresses each Y Full Cost $ 30.00 $ 32.00 Whitegoods/Electrical (microwaves, ovens, washing machines) each Y Full Cost $ 7.00 $ 7.00 Fridge/Freezer (de-gas cert) each Y Full Cost $ 7.00 $ 8.00 Fridge/Freezer (non de-gassed) each Y Full Cost $ 27.00 $ 28.00 Computers & TVs (free disposal) each Y Full Cost $ - $ - Other E-waste each y Full Cost $ 10.00 $ 10.00 Car Body each Y Full Cost $ 27.00 $ 30.00

Scrap Metal m3 Y Full Cost $ 12.00 $ 12.00

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 58 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST Sorted building Timber Waste, timber furniture, partical board m3 Y Full Cost $ 60.00 $ 62.00 TreeActivity branches >Approvals 300mm under Section 68 - Local Governmentm3 Act Y 1993 Full Cost $ 50.00 $ 52.00 Tree Stumps m3 Y Full Cost $ 70.00 $ 72.00 Concrete/Brick/Tiles – No steel reo in small blocks (Separated) m3 Y Full Cost $ 95.00 $ 105.00 Concrete – small blocks including steel reinforcement m3 Y Full Cost $ 135.00 $ 145.00

Tyres Car each Y Full Cost $ 10.00 $ 15.00 Light Truck each Y Full Cost $ 15.00 $ 20.00 Medium Truck/Tractor each Y Full Cost $ 20.00 $ 30.00 Earth Moving Tyres each Y Full Cost $ 130.00 $ 140.00 Large Earth Moving Tyres each Y Full Cost $ 250.00 $ 260.00

Animal Carcases and Offal Small (Cat or Small Dog) each Y Full Cost $ 6.00 $ 6.00 Medium (Sheep/alpaca/Dog) each Y Full Cost $ 16.00 $ 16.00

Mulch Mulch m3 Y Partial Cost No Charge No Charge

Paper/Cardboard/Glass Collection

Yass, Murrumbateman and Bowning including Public Holidays Collections 240 Litre Bin/Collection each Y Full Cost $ 12.00 $ 13.00 660 Litre Bin/Collection each Y Full Cost $ 17.00 $ 18.00 1100 Litre Bin/Collection each Y Full Cost $ 25.00 $ 26.00 Recyclable material at transfer station No Charge No Charge

Special Event Charges

Community & Special Event Charges (all sporting/community venues) Bin hire - 240L bins available includes delivery, collection and waste disposal (1 per bin Y Full Cost $ 12.00 $ 13.00 service) Additional emptying of bins hourly rate Y Full Cost $ 190.00 $ 195.00 1100L skip bin per bin Y Full Cost $ 42.00 $ 45.00

Swimming Pools

Yass Pool

Entrance Fees Adults each Y Partial Cost $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Children each Y Partial Cost $ 5.00 $ 4.00 Aged Pensioners each Y Partial Cost $ 4.00 $ 4.00 Pre School children and onlookers admission each Y Partial Cost $ 1.00 $ 1.00 School groups per student/Local schools Carnival only entry each Y Partial Cost $ 1.50 $ 1.50 Regional Carnivals per student (school & competitive entry each Y Partial Cost $ 4.00 $ 4.00 Disabled Pension Card holder & carer $ -

Season Tickets Family per season Y Partial Cost $ 210.00 $ 212.00 Adults per season Y Partial Cost $ 138.00 $ 140.00 Children per season Y Partial Cost $ 108.00 $ 110.00 Aged Pensioners per season Y Partial Cost $ 108.00 $ 110.00 Pensioner Family per season Y Partial Cost $ 160.00 $ 162.00 Replacement Card each Y Partial Cost $ 6.00 $ 6.00

Pool Lane Hire Commercial Lane Hire per lane/hour Y Full Cost $ 11.00 $ 11.00 Not for Profit Hire per person/day Y Full Cost $ 0.50 $ 0.50

Swimming Lessons/Training YVC Swimming (Intermediate/stroke correction 1st child Y market $ 143.00 $ 143.00 consecutive $ 123.00 $ 123.00 Children YVC Swimming (Competetive training) Per child Y market $ 256.00 $ 256.00 Swimming Lessons - 5 lessons (Yass & Binalong Pools) each Y market $ 72.00 $ 72.00

Aqua Fitness Season ticket holder each Y market $ 5.50 $ 5.50 Pensioner including entry each Y market $ 5.50 $ 5.50 Non-season ticket holder + entry fee each Y market $ 8.50 $ 8.50

Binalong Pool

Entrance Fees Adults each Y Partial Cost $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Children each Y Partial Cost $ 4.00 $ 4.00 Aged Pensioners each Y Partial Cost $ 4.00 $ 4.00 Pre School children and onlookers admission each Y Partial Cost $ 1.00 $ 1.00 School groups per student each Y Partial Cost $ 1.50 $ 1.50

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 59 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST SeasonActivity Tickets Approvals under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 Family per season Y Partial Cost $ 123.00 $ 125.00 Adults per season Y Partial Cost $ 77.00 $ 79.00 Children per season Y Partial Cost $ 67.00 $ 69.00 Aged Pensioners per season Y Partial Cost $ 67.00 $ 69.00 Pensioner Family per season Y Partial Cost $ 113.00 $ 115.00

Sporting Fields and Ovals

Rates Sporting Organisations/Casual Users Sportsground Booking Fee - Casual Users per event Y Full Cost $ 150.00 $ 150.00 (Schools exempt) Casual power usage (per site) per site/per 4 hours Y Full Cost $ 5.50 $ 5.50

Sporting Organisations Yass United Rugby League per year Y Partial Cost $ 1,845.00 $ 1,845.00 Australian Rules per year Y Partial Cost $ 2,300.00 $ 2,300.00 Australian Rules (Murrumbateman) per year y Partial Cost $ 820.00 $ 820.00 Yass Rams Rugby Union (includes juniors) per year Y Partial Cost $ 2,670.00 $ 2,670.00 Senior Cricket per year Y Partial Cost $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 Senior Netball per year Y Partial Cost $ 1,255.00 $ 1,255.00 Touch Football per year Y Partial Cost $ 3,850.00 $ 3,850.00 Yass Junior Rugby League per year Y Partial Cost $ 2,170.00 $ 2,170.00 Binalong RLFC per year Y Partial Cost $ 565.00 $ 565.00 Yass Little Athletics per year Y Partial Cost $ 340.00 $ 340.00 Murrumbateman Little Athletics per year Y Partial Cost $ 330.00 $ 330.00 Soccer per year Y Partial Cost $ 3,730.00 $ 3,730.00 Training/game lights per field per hour per hour Y Partial Cost $ 10.00 $ 10.00

Sutton Tennis Court Sutton Tennis Court - Commercial Hire (per court) per hour Y Partial Cost $ 12.50 $ 12.50

Open Space - Banjo Paterson or Riverbank Park Hire of open space for community events per day Y Partial Cost $ 65.00 $ 65.00 Casual power usage (per site) per site/per 4 hours Y Partial Cost $ 10.00 $ 10.00

Sports Stadium

Hire Fee Per hour per hour Y Partial Cost $ 28.00 $ 30.00 Per day per day Y Partial Cost $ 138.00 $ 138.00

Library

General Library Fees Temporary borrower each N Partial Cost $ 11.00 $ 11.00 Replacement library card each N Full Cost $ 4.00 $ 4.00 Inter Library Loans Min Charge (not refundable admin Charge) Reciprocal Library Y Full Cost $ 5.50 $ 5.50 Borrowing + admin fee

Non-reciprocal Y Full Cost $ 34.00 $ 34.00 Library + admin fee

Library Bags each Y Full Cost $ 2.00 $ 2.00

Overdue/Lost/Damaged Books Overdues Books per week N Partial Cost $ 1.00 No fee. Borrowing rights removed until book returned. Lost/Damaged Books per item N Full Cost *Replacement cost as listed on *Replacement cost as listed on catalogue record of item +$5 admin fee catalogue record of item +$5 admin fee

Programs and Activities Programs and Activities – Mini Music, Lego Club etc. per attendee Y market Free except for when the activitiy Nominal fee to be approved by exceeds budgeted amount per Director Book Club Membership per club Y Market participant$ (avg. $2.50 per person). 100.00 The $ 100.00

Laminating A4 Sized Items per item Y Market $ 3.00 $ 3.00 A3 Sized Items per item Y Market $ 5.00 $ 5.00

Scanning Scan to email (Self Serve) per scan Y Market $ 1.00 $ 1.00

Book Sale Hardcover Books per item Y Full Cost $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Paperbacks per item Y Full Cost $ 3.00 $ 3.00 Junior Fiction Books (Hardcover and Paperbacks) per item Y Full Cost $ 2.00

Childrens's Picture Books per item Y Full Cost $ 1.00 $ 1.00

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 60 2020/21 FEE or CHARGE (incl 2021/22 FEE or CHARGE DETAIL OF FEE/CHARGE Per GST PRICING CODE GST) (incl GST DVDs per item Y Full Cost $ 2.00 Activity Approvals under Section 68 - Local Government Act 1993 CDs per item Y Full Cost $ 1.00 $ 1.00 Magazines per item Y Full Cost 3 for $1.00 or 50c each 4 for $1.00 or 50c each

Tourism

Tourism Guide Advertising

Based on A4 guide full colour 1/12 page each Y Full Cost $ 490.00 $ 490.00 1/6 page each Y Full Cost $ 785.00 $ 785.00 1/3 page each Y Full Cost $ 1,345.00 $ 1,345.00 1/2 page each Y Full Cost $ 1,810.00 $ 1,810.00

2/3 page each Y Full Cost $ 2,235.00 $ 2,235.00 Full page each Y Full Cost $ 3,030.00 $ 3,030.00 Cover page (inside front/back) each Y Full Cost $ 3,550.00 $ 3,550.00 Cover page – outside back each Y Full Cost $ 4,100.00 $ 4,100.00

Additional Marketing Opportunities E-News advertising and feature story per issue Y Full Cost $ 160.00 $ 160.00 Product display at VIC per month Y Full Cost $ 160.00 $ 160.00

Event Marketing Campaign Package per unit Y Full Cost $ 510.00 $ 510.00

Meeting Room Hire (Visitor Information Centre) Meeting room Hire (hr) per hour Y Full Cost $ 26.00 $ 26.00 Meeting Room Hire (½ day = 3 hours) each Y Full Cost $ 56.00 $ 56.00 Meeting Room Hire (day = 6 hours) per day Y Full Cost $ 90.00 $ 90.00

Weed Management

Certificate Weed Certificate per certificate N Full Cost $ 165.00 $ 55.00

Inspection Subdivision Inspections per inspection/ per Y Full Cost $ 55.00 $ 165.00 lot Compliance re-inspection per inspection N Full Cost $ 155.00 $ 180.00

* Set by Legislation, subject to change 61 2021/2022 Annual Budget

Draft Operational Plan 2021-2022 Annual Budget

62 DRAFT 2021/22 BUDGET INCOME STATEMENT $ '000 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 CONSOLIDATED BUDGET GENERAL FUND BUDGET WATER NETWORK BUDGET SEWER SERVICES BUDGET WASTE SERVICES BUDGET Income from Continuing Operations Revenue: 1.02 Rates & annual charges 18,472 11,547 1,861 2,349 2,715 User charges & fees 6,571 2,820 2,887 114 751 Interest & investment revenue 230 140 53 28 10 Other revenues 457 220 0 0 237 Grants & contributions for operating purposes 5,323 5,298 25 0 0 Grants & contributions for capital purposes 8,385 8,385 0 0 0 Fair value increment on investment properties 0 0 0 0 0 Rental income 383 365 18 0 0 Other Income: Net gains from disposal of assets 458 458 0 0 0 Net share of interests in joint ventures 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 40,279 29,232 4,844 2,491 3,713 Expenses from Continuing Operations 1.000 Employee benefits & costs 13,118 10,910 1,042 224 942 Borrowing costs 1,181 20 674 187 300 Materials & contracts 6,801 3,704 1,138 585 1,374 Depreciation & amortisation 6,006 4,506 810 641 49 Impairment 0 0 0 0 0 Other expenses 4,756 3,513 551 294 398 Net losses from disposal of assets 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL EXPENSES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 31,863 22,653 4,216 1,931 3,063 NETOPERATING OPERATING RESULT RESULT FOR FORTHE YEARTHE YEAR BEFORE GRANTS & 8,417 6,580 628 560 649 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES 32 -1,805 628 560 649 NET OPERATING RESULT FOR THE YEAR BEFORE GRANTS & CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES and EXCLUDING EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS 32 -1,805 628 560 649

63 DRAFT 2021/22 BUDGET STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION $ '000 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 CONSOLIDATED GENERAL FUND BUDGET WATER NETWORK BUDGET SEWER SERVICES BUDGET WASTE SERVICES BUDGET BUDGET Assets Current Assets: Cash & cash equivalents 18,306 8,820 1,909 2,816 4,762 Investments 9,272 5,879 2,378 1,015 0 Receivables 4,888 4,888 0 0 0 Inventories 118 118 0 0 0 Other 178 70 97 11 0 Non-current assets classified as 'held for sale' 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 32,762 19,774 4,384 3,842 4,762

Non-Current Assets: Investments 0 0 0 0 0 Receivables 0 0 0 0 0 Inventories 0 0 0 0 0 Infrastructure, property, plant & equipment 409,720 322,562 57,970 28,538 650 Investments accounted for using the equity method 0 0 0 0 0 Investment property 4,350 4,350 0 0 0 Right of Use Assets 180 62 - - 118 Intangible assets 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 414,250 326,974 57,970 28,538 768

TOTAL ASSETS 447,013 346,749 62,354 32,380 5,530

64 DRAFT 2021/22 BUDGET STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Liabilities Current Liabilities: Payables 4,428 4,140 244 44 0 Contract Liabilities 0 0 0 0 0 Lease Liabilities 9 0 0 0 9 Borrowings 683 0 450 232 0 Provisions 3,445 3,086 211 148 0 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 8,564 7,225 905 424 9

Non-Current Liabilities: Payables 0 0 0 0 0 Lease Liabilities 0 0 0 0 0 Borrowings 13,910 0 10,258 3,651 0 Provisions 875 875 0 0 0 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 14,785 875 10,258 3,651 0

TOTAL LIABILITIES 23,349 8,101 11,164 4,076 9

NET ASSETS 423,664 338,648 51,191 28,304 5,521

Equity Retained earnings 252,283 195,433 36,611 19,291 948 Revaluation reserves 171,381 147,503 14,580 9,013 285 Council equity interest 423,664 342,936 51,191 28,304 1,233 Non-controlling interest -

TOTAL EQUITY 423,664

65 DRAFT 2021/22 BUDGET STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS $ '000 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 CONSOLIDATED BUDGET GENERAL FUND BUDGET WATER NETWORK BUDGET SEWER SERVICES BUDGET WASTE SERVICES BUDGET Cash Flows from Operating Activities Receipts: Rates & annual charges 18,472 11,547 1,861 2,349 2,715 User charges & fees 6,571 2,820 2,887 114 751 Investment & interest revenue received 230 140 53 28 10 Grants & contributions 13,708 13,683 25 0 0 Bonds, deposits & retention amounts received 0 0 0 0 0 Other 840 585 18 0 237 Payments: Employee benefits & costs (13,118) (10,910) (1,042) (224) (942) Materials & contracts (6,801) (3,704) (1,138) (585) (1,374) Borrowing costs (1,181) (20) (674) (187) (300) Bonds, deposits & retention amounts refunded 0 0 0 0 0 Other (4,756) (3,513) (551) (294) (398) NET CASH PROVIDED (OR USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 13,965 10,628 1,438 1,201 699

Cash Flows from Investing Activities Receipts: Sale of investment securities 0 0 0 0 0 Sale of infrastructure, property, plant & equipment 0 0 0 0 0 Deferred debtors receipts 0 0 0 0 0 Other investing activity receipts 0 0 0 0 0 Payments: Purchase of investment securities/property 0 0 0 0 0 Purchase of infrastructure, property, plant & equipment (13,623) (11,081) (1,872) (610) (60) Deferred debtors & advances made 0 0 0 0 0 NET CASH PROVIDED (OR USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (13,623) (11,081) (1,872) (610) (60)

66 DRAFT 2021/22 BUDGET STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Cash Flows from Financing Activities Receipts: Proceeds from borrowings & advances 0 0 0 0 0 Payments: Repayment of borrowings & advances (871) 0 (649) (222) 0 Lease liabilities (principal repayments) (221) (56) 0 0 (165) NET CASH PROVIDED (OR USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,092 56 649 222 165

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS (750) (509) (1,083) 369 474 plus: CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of year 19,056 9,329 2,992 2,447 4,288

CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of year 18,306 8,820 1,909 2,816 4,762

67 DRAFT 2021/22 BUDGET CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RATIOS 2021/22 Draft Budget 2020/21 Original Budget 2019/20 Actual Operating Performance Ratio This ratio measures Council's ability to contain operating expenditure within operating revenue -1.35% 0.43% 12.08% Benchmark - Greater than 0% (operating revenue excl. capital grants and contributions - operating expenses) / operating revenue excluding capital grants and contributions

Own Source Operating Revenue incl. FAGs

This ratio measures the level of Council's fiscal flexibility. It is the degree of reliance on external funding sources such as operating grants and contributions. Council's financial flexibility improves the higher the level of its own source revenue 65.58% 61.15% 60.23% Benchmark - Greater than 60% operating revenue excl. grants and contributions (except FAGs) / operating revenue incl. all grants and contributions

Debt Service Ratio 2.974203563 This ratio measures the ability to service debt including interest, principal, and lease payments 2.97x 2.18x 3.20x Benchmark - > 2.00x

Cost of debt service (interest expense & principal repayments) / Total continuing operating revenue (excl. capital grants & contributions)

Cash Expense Cover Ratio

This ratio indicates the number of months Council can continue paying for its immediate expenses without additional cash inflow 8.15 8.16 9.37 Benchmark - Greater than 3.0 months

(current year's cash and cash equivalents / (total payments from operating activities + total payments from financing activities) * 12

68 Yass Valley Council Operational Projects 2020/21

2021/22 Original Functional Area Project description Budget Media & Communications Social Media Software 5,000

Property File Digitisation 50,000 Service, Infrastructure & Penetration test of YVC Network 30,000 Technology Network Monitoring System 15,000 Magiq Enterprise into the Cloud 78,539

Local Roads Installation of minor matters identified via Traffic committee 20,000

Swimming Pool Yass Pool Solar Blanket roller replacement 15,000

Key Replacement project Amenities buildings 5,000 Recreational Assets Bookham Recreation Grounds toilet upgrade 7,000

Goodradigbee Centre subdivision 38,500 Property Management 116 Laidlaw St subdivision & contamination report 72,000

Economic development & Mainstreet Lighting 135,000 Tourism Small Business Month 2,000

Development Services Civic Precinct Independent assessment 10,000

Monitor Gasworks site 30,000 Public Health & Environment Roadside Reserve Priority Weed Control 100,000

Desexing Program - Companion Animals 5,000 Ranger Services Plans for new Companion Animal Facility 10,000

North Murrumbateman Masterplan 50,000 Engineering Design Standards 50,000 Strategic Planning Yass Mainstreet Street Space Plan 80,000 Yass Valley Space Strategy 65,000

Village masterplan 12,000 Planning & Administration Probity plan for Hawthorn 30,000

Yass Dam Riparian Vegetation Improvement 20,000 Water Supply Network New water connections 48,000 Yass River Catchment Improvement 20,000

Total 1,003,039

69 Yass Valley Council Capital Works Program 2020/21 2021/22 Original Functional Area Project description New / Renewal Budget Funding Source Shingle Hill Way Bridge Replacement Renewal 4,045,000 Grant Winery Trail New 1,000,000 Grant Nanima Rd Rehabilitation Renewal 1,160,000 Grant Local Roads FLR Grant Resealing program Renewal 1,200,000 Grant Hillview Road Seg 1 Rehab Renewal 500,000 Grant Resealing (Capital) Renewal 690,000 Grant

Annual Resealing - Regional Roads Network Renewal 200,000 Grant Regional Roads Wee Jasper Rd Rehabilitation Seg 70 & 71 Renewal 460,000 Grant

Retaining wall Binalong amenities building New 20,000 Reserves Yass Pool Bunding for Clorination Tanks New 20,000 Reserves Parks & Gardens Yass & Binalong Pool sand filter upgrade Renewal 20,000 Reserves Construction of Yass Lawn Cemetery Concrete Plinth New 30,000 Reserves

Plant & Equipment Renewal 1,546,445 Reserves Plant & Equipment Portable Weighing Scales New 27,000 Reserves

Caravan Park Concrete Steps & damaged path replacement Renewal 15,000 Reserves

Solar panel Installation New 130,000 Reserves & General revenue Property Management Depot Amenities Awning New 17,641 General Revenue

Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan Renewal 20,000 Reserves Village Water Main Extension New 20,000 Reserves Water Pump / Motor Replacement (Capital) Renewal 50,000 Reserves WTP Improvement New 100,000 Reserves

70 2021/22 Original Functional Area Project description New / Renewal Budget Funding Source Yass to Murrumbateman WS Construction New 62,200 Reserves Telemetry System Upgrade Strategy - Water & Sewer Renewal 90,000 Reserves Water Reservoir Upgrade program Renewal 480,000 Reserves Water Supply Network Water Reticulation Upgrade program Renewal 120,000 Reserves Water Source Strategy New 50,000 Reserves Water Meter Replacement New 120,000 Reserves Moreton Low Level Reservoir Repair New 760,000 Reserves

Sewer Main Upgrade program Renewal 90,000 Reserves

Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan - Sewer (capital) Renewal 20,000 Reserves Sewer Network Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade program Renewal 230,000 Reserves Wastewater Pump Station Upgrade Program (Capital) Renewal 180,000 Reserves Telemetry Upgrade Renewal 90,000 Reserves

Waste Management 3 x 23m3 Bulk skip bins with Tarps New 60,000 Reserves

Total 13,623,286

71 SOURCES OF REVENUE

Rental income Net gains from disposal of assets Grants & contributions for capital 1% 1% purposes 21% Rates & annual charges 46%

Grants & contributions for operating purposes 13%

Other revenues 1%

Interest & investment revenue 1% User charges & fees 16%

EXPENDITURE BY TYPE Other expenses 15%

Employee benefits & costs 41%

Depreciation & amortisation 19%

Materials & contracts Borrowing costs 21% 4%

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