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Extraordinary Council — 2023-06-22
o New Item (Council) - Budget Speech for the adoption of the 2023-2024 budget
Budget Speech for the adoption of the 2023-2024 budget
Mayor Teresa Harding presented the 2023-2024 budget speech.
Attachments
1. Mayor's 2023-2024 Budget Speech ⇨
6.1. Adoption of the 2023-2024 Budget and associated matters
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6.1
Adoption of the 2023-2024 Budget and associated matters
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
A. That Ipswich City Council receive and note the contents of this report concerning the 2023-2024 Budget and associated matters.
B. That Ipswich City Council receive and note the Statement of Estimated Financial Position for the previous financial year 2022-2023, outlined in Attachment 1.
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 2023-2024 Budget in Attachment 2;
(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 2023-2024 Budget in Attachment 2;
(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 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 30 to 39 dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22h
Land used for a multi residenti
Mentions: Ipswich · Brookwater
6.2. 2023-2024 Annual Plan including Operational Plan and Ipswich Waste Services Performance Plan
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6.2
2023-2024 Annual Plan including Operational Plan and Ipswich Waste Services Performance Plan
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
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 2023‑2024, which includes the Annual Operational Plan 2023-2024 on pages 21-28 ( the annual operational plan) and the Ipswich Waste Services Performance Plan 2023-2024 on pages 89-95 ( the annual performance plan for a commercial business unit ), but excluding the City Annual Budget 2023-2024 on pages 97-158, which has been detailed in a separate report from the Chief Financial Officer.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Jonic (Abstain)
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6.3. Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6.3
Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council adopt the Overall Plan, as detailed in this report, for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6.4. Rates Timetable for 2023-2024
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6.4
Rates Timetable for 2023-2024
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That in accordance with section 118 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide the dates by which rates and charges for 2023-2024 must be paid, as detailed in Table 1.
Table 1
Period
Due Date for Payment
July to September 2023
Thursday 17 August 2023
October to December 2023
Thursday 16 November 2023
January to March 2024
Thursday 15 February 2024
April to June 2024
Thursday 16 May 2024
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Jacob Madsen proposed that in relation to the Attachments for Item 6.5, Ipswich District Tennis Association, as outlined in the original Attachment 2, be swapped with Ipswich Community Youth Service Inc, as outlined in the original Attachment 1, to allow him to leave the meeting room for those matters he has advised he would leave due to his conflict.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6.5. Rates Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/sporting organisations
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6.5
Rates Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/sporting organisations
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
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 1 be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2023-2024 financial year.
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 3 be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2023-2024 financial year.
D. 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 be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2023-2024 financial year.
E. 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 5 be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2023-2024 financial year.
F. 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 6 be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2023-2024 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
At 9.49 am Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Recommendation B.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
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 2 be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2023-2024 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 9.49 am Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
Attachments
1. Item 6.5 - Attachment 1 -updated attachment ⇨
2. Item 6.5 - Attachment 2 -updated attachment ⇨
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 9.49 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).