Annual Plan 2003-2004
What is the
Annual Plan?
The Annual Plan is a document produced yearly containing the annual budget
and funding impact for the upcoming year. The Annual Plan contributes to the
accountability of the local authority in that Council must state in the plan the
intended development Council plans to undertake between 1 July 2003 and 30 June
2004.
View the the
Annual
Plan 2003-2004 available here online.
Submission Process
Outcomes
Members of the public were entitles to make submissions on Draft Annual Plan
and Council considered these prior to the adoption of the plan.
53 submissions were received on the 2003-2004 Annual Plan and of these 13
were multiple issue submissions. The significant areas covered included requests
for grants and financial assistance, concern with the rate increases,
submissions both opposing and supporting Freshlook 2010 and concerns with the
Paeroa War Memorial Hall.
Freshlook 2010, has consequently been delayed until further consultation has
been undertaken with the community.
Local Government Act
2002
2003/04 is the transition year between the requirements of the Local
Government Act 1974 and the Local Government Act 2002. The new Act has brought a
redirected focus and will see the Hauraki District Council placing far greater
emphasis on consultation with the community, and involving the community in the
decision making process. The requirement for the Council to produce a Long Term
Council Community Plan in 2004 will require Council to focus on the social,
environmental, cultural and economic well being of the community.
Additionally, section 281 of the 2002 Act requires a number of policies to be
included in the 2003/04 Annual Plan.
These include:
- Rating Policies (including postponement and remissions)
- Development contributions and financial contributions policy
- Investment policy
- Liability management policy
- Revenue and financing policy
In addition to these policies, this draft plan also includes several draft
policies intended to begin creating a framework for Council decision making.
The significance policy - What is significant? When should Council consult with
the community?
A policy on Partnerships with the Private Sector looks at when and how Council
may form partnerships with the private sector.
The Appointment and Remuneration of Directors to Council Organisations - what
are Council Organisations? How are Directors to Council Organisations appointed.
Changes in
Key Significant Activities
Council is planning to:
- Resurface the Waihi Memorial Hall’s main hall floor and kitchen.
- Provide financial assistance to help the community maintain the Netherton
Hall.
- Upgrade the Paeroa public conveniences in Marshall Street.
- Implement the Regional Economic Development Group Partnership between
Hauraki District Council and Thames Coromandel District Council to help
enhance economic development in the Thames Valley region.
- Complete the upgrading of the Waihi Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- Commence stage one of the landscaping development at Gilmour Reserve.
- Install a security lighting system at Paeroa Domain.
- Commence the first stage of the Hugh Hayward Reserve upgrading programme.
- Complete the capping of the Waihi Tip and implement the Green Waste
handling improvements scheme at the Waihi transfer station.
What does this
mean I have to pay?
The following is a Rating Changes summary. This demonstrates the changes in
Uniform Annual General Charges, District Capital Value Rates and Targeted Rates.
|
Rural/Residential Rating Units |
|
Paeroa Ward |
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Plains
Ward |
|
Waihi Ward |
|
District General Rates |
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Uniform Annual General Charge |
|
+ $20.00 |
|
+ $20.00 |
|
+ $20.00 |
|
District Capital Value Rate |
|
+
5% |
|
+ 5% |
|
+ 5% |
| |
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Targeted Rates |
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Ward Uniform Annual Charge |
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+ $12.00 |
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- $6.50 |
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- $2.50 |
| |
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Wastewater
(Sewerage) |
|
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|
Paeroa |
|
+ $22.50 |
|
|
|
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|
Paeroa Loan |
|
- 50% |
|
|
|
|
|
Kerepehi |
|
|
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+ $15.00 |
|
|
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Ngatea |
|
|
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+ $52.50 |
|
|
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Turua |
|
|
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+ $7.50 |
|
|
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Waitakaruru |
|
|
|
$0.00 |
|
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Waihi |
|
|
|
|
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+ $50.00 |
|
Whiritoa |
|
|
|
|
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$0.00 |
| |
|
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|
Refuse Collection - Whiritoa |
|
|
|
|
|
+ $4.00 |
|
Refuse Collection - Rest of District |
|
+ $2.00 |
|
+ $2.00 |
|
+ $2.00 |
| |
|
|
|
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|
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Urban Stormwater - Paeroa, Land Value |
|
+ 10% |
|
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Urban Stormwater - Ngatea, Land Value |
|
|
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+ 100% |
|
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Land Drainage |
|
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Eastern Plains |
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0% |
|
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Western Plains |
|
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+ 10% |
|
|
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Komata North |
|
+ 10% |
|
|
|
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Opukeko |
|
0% |
|
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|
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Tirohia/Rotokohu |
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0% |
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Community Halls’:
The only change is the new Netherton Hall Rate of $22.50 per
dwelling. |
|
|
Commercial & Industrial Rating Units |
|
Paeroa Ward |
|
Plains Ward |
|
Waihi Ward |
| |
|
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District General Rates |
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|
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|
Uniform Annual General Charge |
|
+ $20.00 |
|
+ $20.00 |
|
+ $20.00 |
|
District Capital Value Rate |
|
- 31% |
|
- 31% |
|
- 31% |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Targeted Rates |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ward Uniform Annual Charge |
|
+ $14.00 |
|
- $6.50 |
|
- $2.50 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Community Facilities - Business (Urban) |
|
+ $550.00 |
|
+ $105.00 |
|
+ $240.00 |
|
Community Facilities - Business (Rural) |
|
+ $275.00 |
|
+ $52.50 |
|
+ $120.00 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Positive Paeroa (Urban CBD) |
|
- $31.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
Positive Paeroa (Urban Non-CBD) |
|
+ $227.00 |
|
|
|
|
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Positive Paeroa (Rural) |
|
+ $113.50 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
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| Go
Waihi (Urban CBD) |
|
|
|
|
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- $139.00 |
| Go
Waihi (Urban Non-CBD) |
|
|
|
|
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+ $220.00 |
| Go
Waihi (Rural) |
|
|
|
|
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+ $110.00 |
| |
|
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Refuse Collection,
Urban Stormwater, Land Drainage and Community Halls are all as per
Residential/Rural above |
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What will Council
be spending my rates on in 2003/04?
Funding Impact Statement
The funding impact statement states the rates income Council expects for the
2003/04 year.
| |
|
2003/04 |
2002/03 |
Difference |
Note |
| General Rates |
|
|
|
|
|
| District General |
|
$6,337,000 |
$6,209,000 |
$128,000
|
|
| Targeted Rates |
|
|
|
|
|
| Community Facilities |
|
$1,962,000 |
$1,940,000 |
$22,000 |
|
| Community Facilities
Business |
|
$183,000 |
- |
$183,000 |
1 |
| Community Halls |
|
$29,000 |
$25,000 |
$4,000 |
2 |
| Drainage |
|
$1,119,000 |
$1,045,500 |
$73,500 |
|
| Go Waihi |
|
$44,000 |
$31,000 |
$13,000 |
|
| Positive Paeroa |
|
$45,000 |
$39,000 |
$6,000 |
|
| Refuse Collection |
|
$249,000 |
$235,000 |
$14,000 |
|
| Urban Stormwater |
|
$198,000 |
$180,000 |
$18,000 |
|
| Wastewater |
|
$2,109,000 |
$1,985,000 |
$124,000 |
|
| Water |
|
$4,144,000 |
$4,221,000 |
-$77,000 |
|
|
Notes:
1 This is a new rate.
2 This includes the proposed new Netherton Hall Rate.