Draft Fees & Charges Schedule 2021/22
Consultation has concluded
UPDATE JULY 2021
One submission was received during the exhibition period. At its meeting of 28 June 2021, Council considered the post exhibition report (available in the Document Library) and resolved:
- THAT the 2021/22 Fees and Charges Schedule be adopted.
The 2021/22 Fees and Charges were updated on 1 July 2021 and are available on Council's website.
Feedback closed 11.59pm 22 June 2021.
Feedback is sought on proposed Fees & Charges Schedule, applicable in the 2021/22 financial year, inclusive of proposed increases in existing fees as well as proposed new fees. All existing and proposed fees and charges have been assessed according to the nature of the services being provided.
The Draft Fees & Charges Schedule was formulated with respect to a general increase of 1.5% over the previous year’s adopted schedule, and comparable market rates.
Public notice for at least 28 days, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, is given of the changed and/or new fees and charges proposed. The draft Fees & Charges Schedule can be found in the document library.
The following table summarises the new fees proposed:
| Fee Name | Comments/Fee Area | 2021/22 Fee (incl. GST) | Fee Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works Zone permit - Security Deposit (page 25) | $25,000 | User Fee | |
| Reinstatements Minimum Charges, Night Works and Traffic Control (page 27) | For minor restoration works less than or equal to 10.00 SQM or 10.00LM. A surcharge on the scheduled fees may be applicable for traffic control costs if Road Occupancy Licence (ROL) and/or within 50m of an intersection. -10% of the calculated restoration cost. | TBA | User Fee |
| Reinstatements Other Works - Stormwater Connections (page 30) | Supply and install 150mm x 100mm galvanized RHS Steel (4.0mm thick) Stormwater connection to Gutter - per LM | $200 | User Fee |
| Road Closures - Admin Fee (page 31) | Admin Fee - non-refundable | $1,500 | User Fee |
| Road Closures - Application Fee (page 31) | For Council Road. Non-refundable. Does not include surveyors, legal, registration and other costs. | $1,000 | |
| Section 88G Certificates - Cancellation Fee (page 31) | Section 88G Conveyancing Act. | $50 | User Fee |
| Easements - Application Fee (page 32) | Non-refundable. Does not include surveyors, legal, registration and other costs. | $2,200 | User Fee |
| Mobile Park Hire - Parklet Hire Fee (page 32) | For outdoor dining and third party events. Minimum charge is 3 months. | $360 | User Fee |
| Waverton Coal Loader - Staffing Fee (page 46) | Fees amount depends on timing and duration of the event; to be determined per event. | TBA | User Fee |
| Nth Syd Oval Functions - Use of Outdoor Multimedia Screen (page 50) | Min. 3 hour booking period; Mon to Sun | $165 | User Fee |
SUBMISSIONS
Prior to making a submission please ensure you have reviewed the draft Fees & Charges Schedule which can be found in the document library.
Feedback closes 22 June 2021
Use the online submission form (below) or alternatively, send submissions to:
Email - yoursay@northsydney.nsw.gov.au
Mail - North Sydney Council, PO Box 12, NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2059
For further information contact Council’s Manager Financial Services, Garry Ross on 9936 8100.
The Draft 2021/22 Operational Plan & Budget is concurrently on exhibition. All submissions received will be collated, analysed and reported to the Council meeting scheduled for 28 June 2021.
