Selwyn Times: May 06, 2020

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Here’s the plan
...have your say
Here’s the plan
...have your say
Annual Plan 2020/21
Consultation Document
Kia ora koutou
Selwyn
Thanks for checking out this summary of our Annual Plan
2020/21 Consultation Document, which includes six key issues
that we are seeking your feedback on, plus information on the
range of projects and developments planned for the coming 12
months. It also outlines the proposed impact on rates.
This plan was developed before the impact of COVID-19 and
its disruptive effect on the Selwyn community and economy. As
a result, the time is right for us to take another look at our plans
and proposals. Our focus will change and some of the projects
we previously saw as priorities may now be less important.
A key item in this consultation is our proposal to review
the rate increases proposed for 2020/21. We are seeking
feedback on options to reduce the increase we had originally
planned – we want to hear your views on what level of rates
increase is acceptable.
The consultation process gives you the opportunity to tell us
what you like in our Draft Plan, as well as things we might do
differently or how our priorities might change.
We look forward to your feedback and submissions on the plan
– check the links on this page for more detailed information,
copies of supporting documents and details on how you can
provide feedback.
Sam Broughton
Mayor
Six key issues
We’re seeking your feedback on six key issues for the 2020/21 year:
1 Review options to reduce the level of rates increase
The draft plan originally proposed an average 3.5% rate increase, in line with the 2018-2028 Long Term
Plan. In light of the changing circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re seeking feedback
on options to reduce this. Options are:
· Maintain the proposed 3.5% average increase. This would provide full funding for the Council’s plans,
without the need to adjust budgets and spending plans. See the information below for more details on
how this affects rates.
· A rates freeze – with rates held at the same level as the current year. You would pay the same in
2020/21 as you have in 2019/20. The Council’s income would fall by about $2.8 million and it’s likely
higher rates increases would be needed in future years to make up the shortfall.
· An increase somewhere between 0% and 3.5%, depending on savings that can be identified. This
would result in a lower rates increase than initially planned and would not require catch-up rates
increases in the future. However some increase would still be required as it will be difficult to find
savings without having an impact on services and programmes.
2 Deferring the Prebbleton Community Centre project. We’re proposing to pause this project to allow
for more detailed consideration. There’s uncertainty around the best location and type of facility. Taking
more time to work with the community on planning would help us find the best long-term outcome.
3 Reviewing wider community needs for community facilities in Leeston. In 2019, an assessment
of the Leeston Library building showed it was earthquake-prone. We now want to review the original
community centre proposals to take account of local needs for library, medical and other facilities.
4 Increasing water supply charges to provide for quality improvements and demand
management. We need to review charges, so that we are making adequate provision for future growth
and security in our water supply infrastructure network, to encourage water conservation, and to provide
for any impact from the Government’s Three Waters review.
5 Planning and building a new wastewater system for central Darfield and new developments. We’re
keen to find out more about community views on the proposal to develop a reticulated wastewater scheme for
central Darfield, and in particular the preferred method to pay for the scheme, for those who connect.
6 Changes to our Development Contributions Policy. We’re proposing to make three technical
changes to our Development Contributions Policy. Development contributions help fund the cost of
providing additional community facilities due to growth.
Your Say
Check our online consultation document for more details, costs and options – and
send us your feedback on these proposals: www.selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan20
Rates changes 2020/21
The average proposed total rates increase across the
district in 2020/21 is 3.5% – but this is an average,
and for individual ratepayers actual movements may
be different, depending on their location and the
services provided.
This table shows examples of rating changes for
typical properties in different locations.
What would this mean for your rates?
For a typical residential property in Rolleston (CV:
$665,000) or Lincoln (CV: $675,000) the increase
would be around $2.20 a week
For a typical residential property (CV $390,000) in
Southbridge the increase would be around $2 a week
For a typical residential property (CV $615,000) in
Kirwee the increase would be around $2.20 a week
For a typical rural property (CV $3.6m) in Springs ward
the increase would be around $5 a week
For a typical residential property in Glentunnel (CV:
$660,000) the increase would be around $2.20 a week
For a typical commercial property in Rolleston (CV
$2.8m) the increase would be around $4.20 a week
Total rates
Major Townships
Actual
Annual
Plan
Annual
Plan
Capital
Value
2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
$ $ $ % change
Darfield 490,000 2,730 2,836 3.9%
Leeston 430,000 3,104 3,207 3.3%
Lincoln 675,000 3,341 3,455 3.4%
Prebbleton 660,000 3,299 3,416 3.5%
Rolleston 665,000 3,357 3,475 3.5%
Rural
Actual
Annual
Plan
Annual
Plan
Capital
Value
2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
$ $ $ % change
Darfield 9,900,000 13,772 14,654 6.4%
Ellesmere 2,060,000 4,452 4,700 5.6%
Malvern 3,900,000 12,737 13,672 7.3%
Springs 3,595,000 4,731 4,985 5.4%
Selwyn Central 6,610,000 11,587 12,262 5.8%
Commercial
Actual
Annual
Plan
Annual
Plan
Capital
Value
2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
$ $ $ % change
Rolleston 2,790,000 3,882 4,100 5.6%
Locations
Actual
Annual
Plan
Annual
Plan
Capital
Value
2019/20 2020/21 2020/21
$ $ $ % change
Armack Drive 550,000 2,623 2,723 3.8%
Arthur’s Pass 320,000 1,831 1,912 4.4%
Castle Hill 590,000 2,593 2,670 3.0%
Coalgate 415,000 1,933 2,028 4.9%
Doyleston 470,000 2,713 2,826 4.1%
Dunsandel 305,000 2,456 2,551 3.9%
Edendale 715,000 2,848 2,968 4.2%
Glentunnel 660,000 2,235 2,349 5.1%
Hororata 450,000 2,057 2,158 4.9%
Johnsons Road 710,000 2,706 2,821 4.2%
Jowers Road 795,000 2,769 2,870 3.6%
Kirwee 615,000 2,763 2,877 4.1%
Lake Coleridge 270,000 2,321 2,379 2.5%
Rakaia Huts 295,000 1,886 1,978 4.9%
Rolleston (Lifestyle
Property)
650,000 1,667 1,741 4.4%
Sheffield 370,000 2,461 2,556 3.9%
Springston 475,000 3,142 3,248 3.4%
Southbridge 390,000 3,070 3,171 3.3%
Tai Tapu 680,000 3,316 3,434 3.6%
West Melton 720,000 3,350 3,471 3.6%
Whitecliffs 330,000 1,955 2,049 4.8%
Note: Rates assistance
The Council has put in place new arrangements to help ratepayers facing difficulty paying rates – including reduced penalties and allowing longer to pay. See the Council website for
more information or call us on 0800 SELWYN (735 996).