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Extraordinary Council — 2021-06-24
New Item (Council) - Mayor's Budget Speech
BUDGET SPEECH FOR ADOPTION OF THE 2021-2022 BUDGET
Mayor Teresa Harding presented the 2021-2022 budget speech.
Attachments
1. Mayor's 2021-2022 Budget Speech ⇨
6.1. Adoption of the 2021-2022 Budget and associated matters
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding (Mayor):
6.1
Adoption of the 2021-2022 Budget and associated matters
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding (Mayor):
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Ipswich City Council receive and note the contents of the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021 concerning the 2021‑2022 Budget and associated matters.
B. That Ipswich City Council receive and note the Statement of Estimated Financial Position for the previous financial year 2020‑2021, outlined in Attachment 1 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.
C. That in accordance with section 81 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , Ipswich City Council decide the different rating categories of rateable land in the local government area as follows:
(a) the rating categories of rateable land in the local government area are in column 1 of the table below which is stated in Part 2 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021;
(b) the description of each of the rating categories of rateable land in the local government area are in column 2 of the table below which is stated in Part 2 of the 2021‑2022 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021;
(c) the rating category to which each parcel of rateable land in the local government area belongs, is the rating category which is included in the Council’s rating files at the date of issue of a relevant quarterly rating assessment notice.
Column 1
Rating category of rateable land
Column 2
Description of rating category
1
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is owner occupied;
(d) is not located in Brookwater.
4
Land not used for a residential purpose or for profit purpose.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is not used for a residential purpose or for profit purpose.
8
Land in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied or which is vacant land that is potential owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is either:
(i) primarily residential and owner occupied; or
(ii) vacant land that is potential owner occupied;
(c) is located in Brookwater.
9
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is not owner occupied;
(d) is not located in Brookwater.
10
Land not in Brookwater which is vacant land less than 20,000m 2 that is potential owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is vacant land;
(c) is less than 20,000m 2 ;
(d) is potential owner occupied;
(e) is not located in Brookwater.
11
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme not in a high rise structure.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is owner occupied;
(d) is included in a community titles scheme;
(e) is not in a high rise structure;
(f) is not located in Brookwater.
15
Land in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied or which is vacant land that is not potential owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is either:
(i) primarily residential and is not owner occupied; or
(ii) vacant land that is not potential owner occupied;
(c) is located in Brookwater.
16
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme not in a high rise structure.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is not owner occupied;
(d) is included in a community titles scheme;
(e) is not in a high rise structure;
(f) is not located in Brookwater.
17
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme in a high rise structure.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is owner occupied;
(d) is included in a community titles scheme;
(e) is in a high rise structure;
(f) is not located in Brookwater.
18
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme in a high rise structure.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is not owner occupied;
(d) is included in a community titles scheme;
(e) is in a high rise structure;
(f) is not located in Brookwater.
19
Land not in Brookwater which is vacant land less than 20,000m 2 that is not potential owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is vacant land;
(c) is less than 20,000m 2 ;
(d) is not potential owner occupied;
(e) is not located in Brookwater.
22a
Land used for a multi residential purpose, with two dwellings or a dwelling with an auxiliary unit, which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes:
(i)---- two dwellings; or
(ii)--- a dwelling with an auxiliary unit;
(d) none of the dwellings or the auxiliary unit are owner occupied.
22b
Land used for a multi residential purpose with three to five dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes three to five dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22c
Land used for a multi residential purpose with six to nine dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes six to nine dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22d
Land used for a multi residential purpose with 10 to 14 dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes 10 to 14 dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22e
Land used for a multi residential purpose with 15 to 19 dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes 15 to 19 dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22f
Land used for a multi residential purpose with 20 to 29 dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes 20 to 29 dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22g
Land used for a multi residential purpose with 30 to 39 dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land
Mentions: Ipswich · Brookwater
6.2. Ipswich City Council Annual Plan (incl. operational plan)
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
6.2
Ipswich City Council Annual Plan (incl. operational plan)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
A. That in accordance with section 104(5)(a) of the Local Government Act 2009 and sections 174 and 175 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , Ipswich City Council adopt the Annual Plan 2021‑2022, which includes the Annual Operational Plan 2021-2022 on pages 20 to 28 ( the annual operational plan) and the Ipswich Waste Services Performance Plan 2021-2022 on pages 87 to 93 ( the annual performance plan for a commercial business unit ), but excluding the City Annual Budget 2021-2022 on pages 94 to 159, as detailed in Attachment 2 to the report by the Corporate Planning and Performance Officer dated 17 June 2021.
B. Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Ireland (Abstain)
Madsen Tully (Abstain)
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6.3. Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
6.3
Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge, as detailed in the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated
16 June 2021, be adopted.
B. Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
6.4. Rates Timetable for 2021-2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding (Mayor):
6.4
Rates Timetable for 2021-2022
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding (Mayor):
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That in accordance with section 118 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , Ipswich City Council decide the dates by which rates and charges for 2021-2022 must be paid , as detailed in Table 1 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021.
Table 1
Period
Due Date
for Payment
July to September 2021
Thursday 19 August 2021
October to December 2021
Thursday 18 November 2021
January to March 2022
Thursday 17 February 2022
April to June 2022
Thursday 26 May 2022
B. Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson) moved all recommendations, being A to D, separately.
Mentions: Ipswich
6.5. Rate Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisation
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding (Mayor):
6.5
Rate Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding (Mayor):
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
A. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties as detailed in Attachment 2 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2021‑2022 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
At 9.38 am Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Recommendation B.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding (Mayor):
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
B. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2021‑2022 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.39 am Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding (Mayor):
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
C. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties as detailed in Attachment 4 to the report by the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 18 June 2021, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2021‑2022 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
Councillor Tully did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter due to a previously declared interest.
The motion was put and carried.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding (Mayor):
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
D. Recommendations A, B, and C are compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen (Abstain)
Ireland Tully (Abstain)
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
New Item (Council) - Procedural Motion - Notice of Thjanks
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
CHANGE TO THE ORDER OF BUSINESS - VOTE of Thanks
Councillor Andrew Fechner moved a change to the order of business to allow a vote of thanks to the organisation.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That a vote of thanks be recorded in acknowledgement for all fellow councillors and the Mayor, for all of the hard work and many hours that were put into the consideration of this year’s budget and for the effort put in as a team collective to put our residents at the front of mind of the organisation and to really capture how we truly wish to represent them.
Councillor Fechner advised that he would like to thank the organisation, with particular mention to Treasury who have worked hard, long hours in the lead up to the delivery of this year’s budget and to Performance and Coordination for the work undertaken in preparation of the annual plan in which we can all be very proud.
Councillor Fechner acknowledged that although led by the Mayor and councillors, with their vision and what they want to see moving forward for next year with the budget for our city, they were very well supported by the organisation in the process leading up to the delivery of today.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 9.45 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).