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The Mayor’s Message

BY MAYOR KEITH CAMPBELL Council’s 2020 Budget talks underway Council is undertaking a series of workshops to discuss the 2019/20 Council is developing the rates presentation for the 2019/20 Financial budget which is forecast to be handed down mid-year. The workshops Year. It is expected that the General Rate increase will be in line with the focus on Council’s new strategy under direction from CEO Mark Pitt latest CPI adjustment, however, this is yet to be finalised. that explores revenue first, before allocating spending. very ratepayer in the region The cost of equipment and technology • Review Long Term Financial Forecast contributes towards a number together with capital upgrades is paid The first Workshop was held on 21 November 2018 and focused on: which is a 10 year review of the of services in their General Rate. solely by those ratepayers who use that E high level revenue and expenditure These services include - Roads; Parks service. Some significant upgrades to • A review of the Audit estimates and Gardens; Buildings and Property aged water and sewerage treatment Office Recommendations on Rating in Maintenance; Swimming Pools and plants are being investigated and will Local Government • A review of the assumptions used to form the basis of 2018/19 Budget Public Halls; Information Technology need to be factored in to future budgets. • A review of the Guideline on equity and Communications; Customer Service The majority of rural ratepayers do not and fairness in rating for Queensland • Differential General Rating Centres and Administration; Economic make a contribution in their rates toward local governments generally Development and Tourism; Libraries; these three business units. The reality • A review of recommendations from the • A potential introduction of a Special Public Conveniences and Cemeteries; is, regardless if you use swimming pools, QTC Strategic Financial Review 2017 Rate specific to Quarries. Pest Management; Community Support libraries, parks or halls, every ratepayer Heritage and the Arts; Environmental irrespective of where they live, pays for • A review of the 10 year Debt Policy Further details about the ongoing Health; Planning and Building Activities; these community services relative to Assumptions – proposed forward workshops will be released over the coming months. Depreciation; and a number of smaller their rating category and in proportion to borrowings investments in a range of activities. property valuation. Approximately 50% of the General Rate component is spent on the design, There are some 45 differing rate categories Community Grants Program Opens February 2019 maintenance and renewal of our road spread across the 17,500 ratepayers who network. make up the South Burnett. I am happy Council’s Community Grants Program • School Student Awards to provide further information to any will open Friday 1 February and close The Community Grants Program Policy There are also additional services ratepayer who requires more information Thursday 28 February 2019 in the and application forms are available at including Water Reticulation, Waste about their rates. following categories: Council’s Customer Service Centres or via Water (Sewerage) and Waste Collection • Community Events Sponsorship Council’s website. (Rubbish), that only those ratepayers The next budget will be handed down in • Community Hall Insurance Grant who are provided those services pay for. June and over the next couple of months Council encourages any not-for-profit Water, Waste Water and Waste Collection Council will communicate information • Healthy Communities Sponsorship organisations wishing to apply to contact are regarded as business units of Council about the budget to keep ratepayers • Projects/Program One-off Sponsorship Council’s community grants officer on that need to operate as a business would. informed. • Regional Arts Development Fund 4189 9100 for more information.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION REQUEST FOR TENDER COUNCIL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORKS BRANCH: MAINTENANCE LOCAL BUY SUPPLIER EVENING GRADING PROGRAM SBRCQ 18/19-30 SBRC 18/19-07 CARETAKER DUTIES 30 JANUARY 2019 ROADWORKS & Expected finish dates. BOB MORGAN BRIDGE, The program is subject to change. RINGSFIELD HOUSE & HERITAGE STONELANDS ROAD CIVIL CONSTRUCTION • Morris Road, January MUSEUM GARDENER Tenders are invited from suitably Join us for an evening to discuss the • Home Creek Loop Road, January - February qualified and experienced companies/ procurement requirements for Queensland Council is seeking quotes from individuals • Williams Road, January - February or businesses who are interested in persons to undertake demolishment of Local Government Entities and find out the • Locke Lane, February providing caretaker duties at Ringsfield existing timber structure and construction benefits to becoming a pre-qualified supplier House & Heritage Museum, Nanango. of new concrete culvert structure. with Local Buy. • Kawl Kawl Road, February • Redvale Road, February Tender documents may be obtained at Tender documentation may be obtained Considering the new Local Buy tender for www.southburnett.qld.gov.au or by by contacting Council’s Infrastructure Roadworks & Civil Construction, which is • Brights Road, February contacting Council’s Customer Service Administration Officer Kristy Champney being released on 9 February 2019, this is • McKenzie Road, February Centre. on 4189 9542. the perfect opportunity to attend to gain a • Magee Road, February Submissions are to be suitably endorsed, Tenders close 12 noon Friday 8 full understanding of what this arrangement • Belgrave Road, February marked and lodged as per the Quotation February 2019. covers and how this will benefit your • Wilkes Road, February documents – no later than 2pm Wednesday business when it comes to engaging with • Melrose Road, February your Local Councils. 23 January 2019. For further information • Hunters Road, February contact Council on 4189 9100. Save the date... Town Hall, Reception Room • Knopke Road, February 45 Glendon St, Kingaroy 4610 • McLucas Road, February SOUTH BURNETT 30 January 2019 5pm – 7pm FEBRUARY ORDINARY UNPACKED 6 • J Hunters Road, February GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING RSVP by 25 January 2019 to • Wonga Crescent, February [email protected] or phone The ordinary General Meeting of Please join us for a • Pedersens Road, February Tourism Industry Networking event hosted 4189 9530 or 4189 9100 Council will be held: • Dangore Mountain Road, Shoulder Wednesday 20 February 2019 at Services Club. SAVE THE DATE... Grading, February Warren Truss Chamber Friday 8 February 2019 • Cambridges Road, February Glendon Street Kingaroy 10am - 3pm South Burnett Young Professionals • Haly Creek, February Commencing at 9am Networking event - 8 February 2019. Go to Please RSVP to Sarah or Stacey via email • Pryor Road, February Residents are welcome to attend the the facebook page to find out more... [email protected] • Barret Road, February meeting as part of the public gallery. or [email protected] South Burnett Young Professionals • Kearneys Road, March

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