Commercial Rates - Fingal County Council

Commercial Rates / Charges
& Annual Budget 2007

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Fingal County Council | Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall
Established: 1 st January 1994
Area: 450 square kilometres (173 square miles)
Population: 239,813 (2006 census of population)
Budget: E230.2m Revenue - E545.9m Capital
Total Spend: E776.1m
Staff: 1,476
E3,236 per head of population

Introduction
David O’Connor
County Manager
Dear Ratepayer,
For the past number of years our Finance Department has compiled and circulated a
booklet on Commercial Rates, Water Charges and our Annual Budget to all Ratepayers
in the County.
I am pleased to have this opportunity to introduce myself as your new County Manager
for Fingal and put my name to the current booklet.
My appointment as County Manager for Fingal in November last year followed a 3 year
period as Director of Services for Planning and 8 years before that as County Architect
with Fingal County Council. From my experience working with a wide variety of
stakeholders in Fingal, I am well aware of the importance of maintaining
competitiveness and strengthening our economy in the County.
It is crucial for us to continue to foster the strong enterprise culture that already exists
in Fingal and I am fully committed to ensuring sustainable development in the County
to facilitate this process.
My predecessors have always emphasised the importance to this Local Authority of our
commercial ratepayers. I would like to add to this my personal acknowledgement of the
important contribution which your rates make both to this Council and to the local
economy. This year we expect to collect close to E103m in commercial rates. This
money represents an important 45% of our total income and is crucial in allowing us to
maintain a quality level of services to all of our citizens.
I have included in this booklet a summary of our Budget for this year which was adopted
by the Elected Members on December 11th last. I have also included some details,
specific to Fingal, which have been extracted from the draft Census taken in 2006.
These statistics confirm that the level of growth in Fingal is rapid. As a local authority
the scale of this growth is something for which we have been planning and for which we
must continue to plan. A population growth rate of 22% in a four year period is almost
three times the rate of national growth. While this growth is very welcome, it places
serious demands on this Local Authority in continuing to deliver quality services to our
citizens.
As I face into my first full year as Fingal County Manager, I see many challenges ahead.
Providing and improving a high level of service to a growing population with changing
and growing needs is a major challenge. Sustaining and enhancing economic
development throughout the Fingal Region is a further challenge.
However, this period of growth is also an exciting time with many important projects in
the pipeline. Developments at Dublin Airport, MetroNorth and MetroWest and the
proposal to develop a deepwater port at Bremore, will bring world class infrastructure
to our doorsteps in the County.
I am fully committed to working with our Elected Members and all stakeholders in
Fingal to ensure we meet the challenge of delivering these services and this key
infrastructure.
I offer my sincere thanks for the very important contribution you have made and
continue to make to maintaining and developing services in Fingal. I hope you find the
booklet useful and informative and I look forward to working closely with you in the best
interests of our citizens and County.
Yours sincerely,
David O’Connor
County Manager
February 2007
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Commercial Rates - A Brief Guide
What are Local Authority Rates?
Rates are a property tax levied by Local Authorities on the
occupiers of commercial/industrial properties in their
administrative area.
What happens with Rates Income?
Income from rates effectively bridges the gap between our overall
Revenue Expenditure and other sources of income in order to
produce a balanced budget each year. The income from Rates is
substantial (45% of our overall income in 2007) and is essential in
the funding of a wide range of services throughout Fingal.
Who is liable to pay rates?
The occupier on the date on which the rate is made is primarily
liable for the full year’s rates and upon default of payment, a
subsequent occupier may be held liable.
How are rates paid to Fingal County Council?
Rates are payable in two equal instalments, one when the rate is
made in January (on the 23 rd January in 2007) and the second on
the 1st July. We have a direct debit facility that allows you to pay
in monthly instalments. This is a popular payment method and
currently over 35% of our ratepayers take up this option.
Payment Methods:
1. By Direct Debit:
Pay monthly over the course of the full year.
2. By Bank Giro Credit Transfer.
3. By Post:
Cheques, Money Orders and Postal Orders
4. To our Rate Collector:
See across for details.
5. In Person:
At our Payments Offices at County Hall,Main Street, Swords,
Fingal, Co. Dublin, and Blanchardstown Offices, Grove Rd.,
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
Rate Collectors:
Fingal County Council has 3 Rate Collectors, Eileen Brosnan,
Brian Leonard and Brian Brady, who are responsible for rates
collection throughout the County:
Eileen has responsibility for collection of rates in the Airport,
Swords and the northern end of Fingal incorporating Balbriggan,
Skerries, Lusk, and Rush.
Eileen’s contact details are as follows:
Tel: 8354019; Mobile: 087-4192441
Email: eileen.brosnan@fingalcoco.ie
Brian has responsibility for collection of rates in the Malahide,
Portmarnock, Howth, Sutton, Baldoyle and Donabate areas.
Brian’s details are as follows:
Tel: 8901780; Mobile: 087- 4197411
Email: brian.leonard@fingalcoco.ie
Brian has responsibility for collection of rates in the west area
of Fingal incorporating Blanchardstown, Castleknock,
Mulhuddart, The Ward and a small part of Swords
(west of the town).
Brian’s contact details are as follows:
Tel: 8337571; Mobile: 087-9294343
Email: brian.brady@fingalcoco.ie
Eileen Brosnan
Rate Collector
Brian Leonard
Rate Collector
Brian Brady
Rate Collector

Commercial Rates - A Brief Guide
What about vacant properties?
If a property is vacant on the day the rate is made (23rd Jan 2007)
and is available for letting, you can get a rates refund provided the
full year’s rates have been paid. You can also get a refund if the
property is vacant for repairs or refurbishment work.
You will need to complete an application form and a statutory
undertaking for us so that we can consider your application for a
refund. Application forms and explanatory memoranda are
available on our website www.fingalcoco.ie
What does “Making a Rate” mean?
The rate is “made” each year following a public notification
process. The rate books are compiled at the beginning of each
year and are available for inspection by the public for 14 days prior
to the final making of the rate. After the 14 days, the rate is made
by the County Manager and the seal of the Council is affixed to the
rate books.
What factors affect Commercial Rates assessment?
A rates assessment on properties involves two factors-
Rateable Valuation and Annual Rate on Valuation:
Rateable Valuation
The rateable valuation of property is determined by the
Commissioner of Valuation. In most cases it is based on an
estimate of the likely rent that a tenant would pay on an annual
basis.
Annual Rate on Valuation
The second factor that determines a rates assessment is what is
called the “Annual Rate on Valuation” (formerly known as “the
rate in the pound”). Put simply, it is a multiplier, and is
determined by the Council at its Annual Budget Meeting. The
annual rate on valuation for 2007 is 63.92 (an additional rate of 3.00
is charged in the Balbriggan Urban area).
A rates assessment is determined simply by multiplying the
rateable valuation by the annual rate on valuation e.g.
R.V. Annual Rate Rates Assessed
On Valuation
E100 x 63.92 = E6,392
Who are the Valuation Office?
The Valuation Office is the state property valuation agency. Their
core business is the valuation of property for commercial rates.
The Valuation Office is independent of Local Authorities.
What are the contact details for the Valuation
Office?
Name: Valuation Office Ireland
Address: Irish Life Centre
Abbey Street Lower
Dublin 1
Phone: 8171000
Fax: 8171180
Email: info@valoff.ie
Website: www.valoff.ie
Who can apply to have the valuation of property
revised or altered?
The occupier or owner of property, the Rating Authority, or an
occupier of other property appearing on the valuation list may
apply, in writing to the Commissioner of Valuation, to have the
valuation of property revised. The application for revision must
be accompanied by the appropriate fee. The standard fee for
listing a property is currently set at E250. The Commissioner of
Valuation may also initiate revisions of valuation.
Who will assess the valuation of my property?
A valuer, called a “Revision Officer”, from the Valuation Office
will call to assess the valuation of your property.
Will I be contacted about my valuation?
The revision officer will, in the first instance and where possible,
make contact prior to inspection in order to make an
appointment. Once the property has been inspected, the revision
officer will send you a draft certificate containing the proposed
valuation and other details of your property.
If you are unhappy with the valuation or other details contained
in the draft certificate, you may make representations, in writing,
to the revision officer within 28 days of the issue of the draft
certificate.
Following consideration of your representations the revision
officer will send you the final valuation certificate.
Can I appeal my valuation?
You can appeal the valuation to the Commissioner of Valuation
within 40 days from the date of issue of the valuation certificate.
The appeal must be made on the prescribed form (Appeal 1 2002
form) and accompanied by the appropriate fee.
The Commissioner of Valuation will consider your appeal and
make a decision within six months of receiving the appeal.
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Commercial Rates - A Brief Guide
What if I am still unhappy with my valuation?
There is a further right of appeal to the Valuation Tribunal.This is
an independent body set up to settle disputed valuations between
the Commissioner of Valuation and ratepayers or Local
Authorities.
To be valid, an appeal to the Valuation Tribunal must follow the
initial appeal to the Commissioner. It must be in writing and must
specify the grounds of appeal. The appeal must be made within 28
days and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee.
The address to send the appeal is:
The Registrar An Claraitheoir
Valuation Tribunal An Binse Luachala
Floor One Urlar a hAon
Ormond House Aras Urmhumhan
Ormond Quay Upper Ce Urmhumhan Uacht
Dublin 7 Baile Atha Cliath 7
Is the Valuation Tribunal’s decision final?
The decision of the Valuation Tribunal is final on the amount of the
valuation. There is a further right of appeal to the High Court and
ultimately to the Supreme Court on a point of law.
I have heard talk about a revaluation of properties
in the County. What is this about?
Under the Valuation Act 2001, provision was made for a revaluation
of all property in Ireland. The purpose of a revaluation is to bring
more equity, fairness and transparency into the rating system by
having a closer and more uniform relationship between the
current rental values of properties and their rates liability.
Will a revaluation of all properties in the Fingal
area be carried out during 2007?
The latest indications from the Valuation Office is that a
Valuation Order will be made this year. Both the Council and the
Valuation Office will keep ratepayers advised of any
developments in this regard. In the meantime a special website
has been set up by the Valuation Office which explains in some
detail, the various issues around revaluation. The website
address is: www.revaluation.ie You can also email specific
queries to the Valuation Office at info@revaluation.ie or call
8171000.
Who do I contact for information on Commercial
rates/rateable valuations?
You may contact the Rate Collector for your area, details of
which are above, and also on all bills that issue. You may also
contact the Rates Department directly as follows:
Phone: 8905355/5357/5358
Fax: 8905379
E-mail: finance@fingalcoco.ie
Website: www.fingalcoco.ie
Fingal County Council
Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall
P.O. Box 174
County Hall
Main Street
Swords
Fingal
Co. Dublin

There are two elements to this legislation, which
was enacted on the 24th of December 2006, which
will be of particular interest to Ratepayers in the
County:
Provisions relating to the operation of Business Improvement
District Schemes (BIDS) in Ireland.
and
Local Government
(Business Improvement Districts) Act 2006
Provisions relating to entry year property levies on newly
constructed commercial and industrial property.
Business Improvement District Schemes
What is the idea behind Business Improvement
District Schemes?
The purpose of the BIDS legislation in this regard is to allow
businesses in a district to group together in order to plan and
finance ways of improving their local area.
Does this mean that the Local Authority will scale
down the level of services being provided?
Absolutely not. The Local Authority will, and are obliged to,
maintain the existing level of services.
Can you give an example of the type of
improvement works the scheme refers to?
The improvements can be as major or minor as the group (BID
Company) requires. It could be as simple as providing additional
street furniture, removal of graffiti, to promotion of tourism.
What is the current status of the legislation in
relation to the BIDS schemes?
The legislation was enacted on the 24th December 2006 but the
relevant sections in relation to BIDS schemes require a
Commencement Order by the Minister for the Environment,
Heritage and Local Government, before it becomes operational.
What is the role of the Local Authority in relation
to BIDS Schemes?
Our role is really to facilitate schemes proposed by groups of
ratepayers. We ensure the scheme is appropriate and we collect
and distribute the money on behalf of the BID Company.
Where can I get more information in relation to
this scheme?
You can refer to the Act itself at www.oireachtas.ie or you can
contact Des Bruton (Finance Department, Fingal County Council)
at des.bruton@fingalcoco.ie. We are currently preparing a more
detailed leaflet on this scheme and it will be available shortly on
our website at www.fingalcoco.ie/business.
Entry Year Property Levies
What is the entry year property levy?
The entry year property levy and post entry year property levy is
a charge which the Local Authority applies to all newly erected
or newly constructed properties pending the levying of
commercial rates.
Is this an additional charge for existing
ratepayers?
No. It only applies from when a newly constructed property is
completed (and valued) to when commercial rates are assessed.
Can I get more information on this levy?
Yes. You can refer to the Act itself at www.oireachtas.ie. We have
also produced an explanatory leaflet and it is available on our
website www.fingalcoco.ie. If you wish to discuss any aspects of
the levy you can make personal contact with Peter Whelan or
Catherine Keogh in our Finance Department at:
8905361/8905446 or email peter.whelan@fingalcoco.ie
catherine.keogh@fingalcoco.ie.
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Commercial Water / Waste Water Charges
& Pricing Policy - A Brief Guide
Who is liable to pay water/waste water charges?
All consumers of mains water, apart from domestic consumers,
are liable for the charge. This means that a charge is payable on
all business premises, on agricultural supplies, on schools,
churches etc. – every type of supply except for a supply to a
domestic residence. We are precluded from charging domestic
residences for water/waste water under the provisions of the
Local Government (Financial Provisions) Act 1997.
What way are consumers billed for water/waste
water?
Consumers currently pay either on the basis of actual usage
(metered supplies) or, in cases where usage is minimal, on a flat
charge (fixed accounts). Some consumers will only pay a charge
on the basis of “water in”. In other words, they don’t discharge the
water used directly into our drainage system (e.g. agricultural
supplies or properties which have their own waste water
treatment facilities under licence) and so do not incur the waste
water element of the charge.
Are any changes proposed in the billing method?
Yes. In accordance with the Governments Water Pricing Policy, all
“non domestic” supplies are to be charged on a metered basis. A
major water-metering project commenced throughout the County
in 2006 to be completed by the end of 2007, which will see all nondomestic
supplies metered.
New meters will be installed on all non-domestic supplies using
the latest technology to facilitate automated readings. Further
details on this metering project will issue to all consumers during
the year.
Why are all supplies being metered?
To comply with Government policy and to ensure an equitable and
transparent charging system.
What are the various types of charges for this year?
The consolidated charge for 2007 will be E1.67 per cubic metre
as compared with E1.50 in 2006 for consumers who are liable for
water and waste water charges.
Non Domestic Water and Waste Water 2007
Operational & Maintenance E1.48 per m3
Marginal Capital Costs E0.17 per m3
Capital Replacement Fund E0.02 per m3
Total Charge E1.67 per m3
For consumers who are charged on a “water-in” basis only, the
cost is E0.69 per cubic metre as compared with E0.625 in 2006.
Non Domestic Water Only 2007
Operational & Maintenance E0.64 per m3
Marginal Capital Costs E0.04 per m3
Capital Replacement Fund E0.01 per m3
Total Charge E0.69 per m3
The fixed rate charge will be E274.00 in 2007 as compared with
E250.00 in 2006.
A more detailed analysis of these charges will be shown on the
back of bills, which issue. Explanatory memorandum is also
available on our website – www.fingalcoco.ie/water
services/publications/ water-pricing policy 2007.

Commercial Water / Waste Water Charges
& Pricing Policy - A Brief Guide
When will I be billed?
Metered consumers are billed on a quarterly basis –
March, June, September and December quarters.
We will also read a meter for a consumer on request. The fixed
charge bills (flat rate) issue in February.
Who do I contact if I have a query on my bill?
You may contact our Water Charges Section directly as follows:
Phone: 890 5488
Fax: 890 5379
E-mail: finance@fingalcoco.ie
Website:www.fingalcoco.ie
or by letter/personal contact to our offices at County Hall,
Main Street, Swords, Fingal, County Dublin.
How are Water/Waste Water charges paid to
Fingal County Council?
• By direct debit – variable direct debit mandate available
• By bank giro credit transfer.
• By post – cheques, money orders and postal orders.
• In person at our payments office at County Hall, Swords
or our offices at Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
What happens if my account falls into arrears?
You should make contact with our Credit Control Section (Tel:
8905488) at the earliest opportunity if you have any difficulty in
meeting a payment date. Every effort will be made to agree a
mutually acceptable instalment arrangement.
If no response is made to our requests for payment, as a last
resort, the Council will disconnect a supply. The process is
expensive for the Council and consumers (minimum reconnection
fee is E600) and is not undertaken lightly. The message is – if you
have a difficulty with payment, contact us and avoid problems
down the line!
Who do I contact if I have a problem with my water
supply?
If for some reason you have no water, you suspect a leak on your
supply or are concerned about water quality, please contact our
Water Services Dept at:
Swords Depot: 8905964
Ballycoolin Depot: 8211439 / 8211986
Head Office, Blanchardstown: 8906253 8906201
Fax: 8906229
E-mail: waterservices@fingalcoco.ie
Emergency Number: After 5pm and at weekends: 8731415
What can I do to ensure I am not wasting water?
Ensure all taps are turned off after use – that none of your water
outlets are leaking. Use modern plumbing mechanisms to make
best use of water and minimise waste. Contact our Water
Services Department at 8906253 for further information – also
see details on our website www.fingalcoco.ie/ quick links/tap
tips.ie
Read your meter on a regular basis. You are charged for all
water that goes through the meter. If the consumption levels
are abnormally high, you may have a leak. It could prove
expensive if not dealt with promptly.
Treated water is a very valuable and finite resource and is
expensive to produce. Wasting it means additional expense to
the consumer and greater demands on the environment.
If I need a new water supply, who do I contact?
You can download an application form from our website
www.fingalcoco.ie or contact our Water Services Department at
any of the numbers given.
How is the unit price for water/waste water
determined?
The calculation of the unit charge is somewhat complex but the
principle is quite simple.
The principle, in line with the Governments National Water
Pricing Policy Framework, requires the charging of nondomestic
consumers for water services so as to recover the full
costs of providing the service to the customer. In other words,
we charge the customer for the costs of providing the
water/waste water facilities and for the maintenance/upkeep of
the network.
The calculation of the charge for 2007 is based on our estimated
expenditure /income as detailed in our Annual Budget 2007 for
water services and on the estimated flows of water/waste water
through our network. Account is also taken of the costs involved
in providing additions to the network (marginal capital costs) and
of asset replacement (capital replacement fund). Recoupment of
marginal capital costs and capital replacement fund is normally
treated as long term funding and would generally be over a
period of up to twenty years.
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EXTRACTS FROM DRAFT CENSUS 2006
The National Picture:
• New National Population of 4,234,925
• This is an increase of 317,722 persons since 2002
• This is a growth rate of 8.1%
• Highest population since 1861 Census
• Growth was concentrated in the Counties of the Mid-East
What does it mean for Fingal?
• The new population is 239,813 (see fig.1 accross)
• This means that Fingal has an additional 43,800 persons
since 2002
• This growth represents a 22.1% change
• This makes Fingal the fastest growing county
• Fingal is now 5.75% of the national population
Where was the growth?
• Only two parts of Fingal recorded population drops and
these were slight
• Blanchardstown grew significantly to 90,952
• Swords grew by a third to 43,360
• Balbriggan grew faster than predicted to 16,217
• All the other towns grew at least 10%
Fingal Population 1991 - 2006
250,000
200,000
Fingal Towns Population City, Town or Suburb Population
Blanchardstown Area 90,952 Galway City 71.983
Swords 43,360 Waterford City 45,775
Balbriggan 16,217 Clonmel 15,775
Howth, Sutton & Baldoyle 20,031 Sligo 17,984
Malahide & Portmarnock 20,479 Tralee 20,258
Rush 8,293 Athlone 6,970
150,000
100,000
Equivalent of Fingal Towns
1991
1992 2002 2006
Population Fingal
Fig.1

Fingal Budget 2007 - Press Release
ingal County Manager David
O’Connor tonight presented
Fingal County Council’s draft
budget for 2007 to the Councils
Elected Members at the Statutory Budget
Meeting (Tuesday 28 th F
November) in County
Hall, Swords. The 2007 budget, projecting
an expenditure of E230.2m, shows an
increase in expenditure of 7.3% over the
current year, enabling the Local Authority
to make significant provisions in a number
of key areas. In line with previous years,
Fingal County Council proposes to continue
with their policy of maintaining a
reasonable rate of increase in commercial
rates. The proposed increase for 2007 is
4%.
The preliminary results from the 2006
census confirm that Fingal experienced
the highest growth of any County or City in
the State with 43,400 more people living in
Fingal since 2002, bringing the current
population to slightly under 240,000. This
growth rate of 22% in a four-year period is
almost three times the national rate of
growth and exceeds any previous localised
population increase in the history of the
state.
Combining the revenue and capital
budgets for 2007 shows an overall spend
by Fingal County Council of E776m. This
represents an expenditure of over E3,200
per head of population in the County.
In his commentary on the Council’s budget
for 2007, the Fingal Manager David
O’Connor, appointed earlier this month,
explained that “providing for and
improving services for our citizens in the
context of the significant growth rates in
Fingal, remains one of our greatest
challenges”. Referring to the significant
capital and infrastructural projects already
undertaken, Mr. O’Connor further pointed
out that “the knock on effect of maintaining
these assets is now impacting significantly
on our day to day revenue budget.”
Importantly the Manager went on to say
that “while every effort is made to achieve
efficiencies and obtain maximum value for
money throughout the local authority,
there is a very real need for funding
deficits and constraints to be addressed at
a national level”.
Notwithstanding the difficulties involved in
bringing a balanced budget to the Council,
the Manager has made significant
provisions in many areas as follows:
• Expenditure on road upkeep, road
improvements and traffic of E31.7m.
• Expenditure on water supply,
sewerage and supply maintenance of
E45.8m.
• Investment of E6.5m in land use
planning.
• Investment of almost E54.7m in
environmental protection, including
spending E10.0m on household
recycling and E4.23m on litter
control and street cleaning.
• Expenditure on housing and building
totalling E29.98m including
provision for the maintenance of
Council’s housing stock of E6.26m.
• E33.1m will be spent on libraries,
parks, open spaces and community
and recreation facilities.
• Provision has also been made in the
budget for disabled persons grants
totalling E1.2m.
“The knock on effect of maintaining these
assets is now impacting significantly on
our day to day revenue budget...”
In referring to the need for sustaining and
enhancing economic development in
Fingal, the Manager explained “the
developments proposed for Dublin Airport
are of strategic importance not only to the
economy in Fingal but also for the national
economy”. He also highlighted the
importance of the development of Fingal
and greater Dublin’s transport
infrastructure. “The Metro North and
Metro West projects will be of great benefit
to commuters and business people
throughout Fingal and will also be of
enormous economic benefit to the County”.
Referring to the proposal to develop a
deepwater port at Bremore, in Balbriggan,
the Manager went on to say that, “ensuring
developments like these happen within
their proposed timescale, represents a
major challenge for all stakeholders.
However, as a local authority, it should be
clearly understood that Fingal County
Council will remain fully committed to
these projects.”
“The developments
proposed for Dublin
Airport are of
strategic
importance not only
to the economy in
Fingal but also for
the national
economy”....
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Summary of Expenditure
Annual Budget 2007
Table One
Adopted Annual Adopted Annual
Budget 2007 Budget 2006
Estimated Expenditure E230.16m E214.46m
Payroll E82.95m E76.70m
Materials / Plant E12.64m E12.29m
Capital / Minor Contracts E19.95m E16.00m
Agency Services E15.05m E14.86m
Energy E8.25m E6.70m
Loan Charges E16.90m E12.52m
Other Operational Expenditure E36.59m E39.49m
State Funded / Contra E21.16m E21.05m
Fire Protection E16.67m E14.85m
TOTAL E230.16m E214.46m

Summary of Income
Annual Budget 2007
Table Two
Adopted Annual Adopted Annual
Budget 2007 Budget 2006
Estimated Expenditure E230.16m E214.46m
Financed By:
Commercial Rates E102.78m E96.17m
Local Government Fund E32.66m E30.83m
Road Grants E7.32m E6.58m
Other Grants E16.97m E16.67m
Other Income
(a) Rents / Repayments E16.98m E15.20m
(b) Agency Services/Recoup Other
Local Authorities E7.81m E7.74m
(c) Water Charges – Commercial E6.98m E8.82m
(d) Environmental Charge E12.75m E11.94m
(e) Income from Services / Other E25.91m E20.51m
TOTAL E230.16m E214.46m
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Summary of Income & Expenditure
Annual Budget 2007

Calculation of Annual Rate on Valuation 2007
Annual Budget 2007
Table B
Programme Group Budget 2007 Estimated
Outturn 2006
E E
I Gross Revenue Expenditure
1. Housing & Building 29,983,200 27,379,600
2. Road Transportation & Safety 31,695,100 32,453,600
3. Water Supply & Sewerage 45,756,100 41,274,300
4. Development Incentives & Controls 9,852,300 9,940,700
5. Environmental Protection 54,708,800 52,067,500
6. Recreation & Amenity 33,147,500 31,366,900
7. Agriculture & Education 11,729,300 11,403,500
8. Miscellaneous Services 13,285,100 14,284,700
Total 230,157,400 220,170,800
County Demand (Not Applicable)
Provision for Debit Balance 3,560,400 3,560,400
Adjusted Gross Expenditure 233,717,800 223,731,200
II Gross Revenue Income
1. Housing & Building 25,803,300 22,741,900
2. Road Transportation & Safety 10,806,700 11,137,000
3. Water Supply & Sewerage 16,609,800 15,828,200
4. Development Incentives & Controls 3,464,700 3,474,900
5. Environmental Protection 23,619,200 22,546,300
6. Recreation & Amenity 4,375,300 3,050,200
7. Agriculture & Education 9,991,600 9,855,800
8. Miscellaneous Services 1,625,200 4,385,800
Total 96,295,800 93,020,100
III Net Expenditure 137,422,000 130,711,100
IV Other Income/Credit Balance
Provision for Credit Balance 1,982,000 1,982,000
Local Government Fund 32,656,600
Sub-Total 34,638,600
V Amount to be Levied 102,783,400
VI Net Effective Valuation 1,608,001
VII Annual Rate on Valuation 63.92
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