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COUNCIL 24/04/2013
ITEM 9.2 ATTACHMENT
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Finance Committee 04/04/2013
CONCLUSION
As part of the annual fees and charges review, the currently adopted fees and charges have been
reviewed in line with the requirements of the Local Government Act and other relevant
legislation as applicable. Where considered relevant, fees and charges have been increased by, or
above, LGCI estimates in recognition of increased costs associated with the provision of services.
In other instances, the prevailing fees and charges are considered adequate (and as such, no
changes are recommended). Furthermore, a number of new fees and charges have been
proposed, or amendments to existing fees structures recommended. Consequently, it is
recommended that the Finance Committee endorses the draft Schedule of Fees and Charges for
2013/14 as recommended, for subsequent consideration by the Council.
OPTIONS
The Finance Committee may determine to recommend amendments to the draft Schedule of
Fees and Charges as it deems appropriate.
TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATION
Consequent to adoption by the Council, the Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2013/14 will
become effective from and including 01 July 2013.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That the Council:
ABSOLUTE MAJORITY DECISION OF COUNCIL REQUIRED
1. Endorses the Fees and Charges as detailed in the “Draft Fee 2013/14 (exc. GST)”
column of the following Schedule of Fees and Charges, effective from and including
01 July 2013.
Note:
The Committee decided not to recommend adoption of the proposed 2013/14 draft fees
associated with the Hire of Wheelie Bins as it agreed it is necessary for City Officers to further
investigate the implications associated with implementing such a fee and requested that a
report be presented at a future Committee meeting.
The Committee supported a $2.50 (inc. GST) fee proposed by the Meelup Regional Park
Management Committee for the sale of a wildflower brochure being incorporated into the
Fees and Charges for 2013/14.
It was noted by the Committee that the description against the charge relating to the Burial
Charge – Reopen and 2 nd burial in non‐standard (oversize) grave required the word
“additional” added. Upon clarification, a typographical error had occurred as the words
“Additional cost – per 30cm deeper or wider” should have been included within the
description. The amendment is reflected in the below fees and charges.
With the exception of the above mentioned, the fees and charges recommended by Officers
are those included in the Committee Recommendation. For the purposes of these minutes, to
reduce potential for confusion, the schedule has only been produced once, with changes
highlighted.