Draft Fees & Charges Schedule 2022/23

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Consultation has concluded

FEEDBACK CLOSED 11.59pm, 21 June 2022

Feedback is sought on proposed Fees & Charges Schedule, applicable in the 2022/23 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 3.1% over the previous year’s adopted schedule, and comparable market rates.

All existing and proposed fees and charges have been assessed according to the nature of the services being provided. The following factors have been considered in the analysis of the proposed fees and charges:

  • Cost recovery, including indirect costs recovery (full or partial)
  • Market pricing competitiveness (pricing of similar service providers)
  • Legislative constraints (non-discretionary fees)
  • Subsidies (capacity to pay)

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 via the report on Council's website.

Variations proposed to the Schedule from 2021/22 are summarised in the following table:

Category

Fee or Charge

Summary/Change Rationale

New Fees


Small Watercraft Storage Permit Fee - page 23

A permit for storing small watercraft in designated areas where formal facilities are basic or absent.

Planning Advisor Pre-Purchase Planning Advice - page 58

A fee to recover reasonable costs incurred to provide written advice to prospective property purchasers.

Heritage Maintenance Application - page 58

A fee to recover reasonable costs incurred to provide written advice in response to heritage maintenance applications.

Amended fees (significant increase above CPI)

Filming in Public Areas - pages 14 to 16


An average increase of 18% has been applied to fees within this category. The increase is required due to the significant amount of staff time and administration cost increases in processing and managing this activity.

Pre-Development Application Consultation Services - pages 57 & 58

An average increase of 15% has been applied to fees within this category. The increase is required due to the significant amount of staff time and administration cost increases in providing this service.

Resident Parking - pages 13 & 14


An average increase of 10% has been applied to fees within this category. The increase is required due to the significant amount of staff time and administration cost increases in processing and managing this activity.

Amended fees (significant reductions)

Compliance Cost Notice Fee (Investigation of an EP&A order) - to a maximum of set fee under 281C - page 59

Reduced by 25% in accordance with updated legislation.

Discontinued fees

Compliance Cost Notice Fee (Preparation or serving of an EP&A order) - to a maximum of set fee under 281C - page 59

No longer applicable due to updated legislation.


SUBMISSIONS

Prior to making a submission please ensure you have reviewed the draft Fees & Charges Schedule 2022/23 which can be found in the document library.

Feedback closes 21 June 2022

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, Christian Menday on 9936 8100.

All submissions received will be collated, analysed and reported to the Council meeting scheduled for 27 June 2022.

FEEDBACK CLOSED 11.59pm, 21 June 2022

Feedback is sought on proposed Fees & Charges Schedule, applicable in the 2022/23 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 3.1% over the previous year’s adopted schedule, and comparable market rates.

All existing and proposed fees and charges have been assessed according to the nature of the services being provided. The following factors have been considered in the analysis of the proposed fees and charges:

  • Cost recovery, including indirect costs recovery (full or partial)
  • Market pricing competitiveness (pricing of similar service providers)
  • Legislative constraints (non-discretionary fees)
  • Subsidies (capacity to pay)

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 via the report on Council's website.

Variations proposed to the Schedule from 2021/22 are summarised in the following table:

Category

Fee or Charge

Summary/Change Rationale

New Fees


Small Watercraft Storage Permit Fee - page 23

A permit for storing small watercraft in designated areas where formal facilities are basic or absent.

Planning Advisor Pre-Purchase Planning Advice - page 58

A fee to recover reasonable costs incurred to provide written advice to prospective property purchasers.

Heritage Maintenance Application - page 58

A fee to recover reasonable costs incurred to provide written advice in response to heritage maintenance applications.

Amended fees (significant increase above CPI)

Filming in Public Areas - pages 14 to 16


An average increase of 18% has been applied to fees within this category. The increase is required due to the significant amount of staff time and administration cost increases in processing and managing this activity.

Pre-Development Application Consultation Services - pages 57 & 58

An average increase of 15% has been applied to fees within this category. The increase is required due to the significant amount of staff time and administration cost increases in providing this service.

Resident Parking - pages 13 & 14


An average increase of 10% has been applied to fees within this category. The increase is required due to the significant amount of staff time and administration cost increases in processing and managing this activity.

Amended fees (significant reductions)

Compliance Cost Notice Fee (Investigation of an EP&A order) - to a maximum of set fee under 281C - page 59

Reduced by 25% in accordance with updated legislation.

Discontinued fees

Compliance Cost Notice Fee (Preparation or serving of an EP&A order) - to a maximum of set fee under 281C - page 59

No longer applicable due to updated legislation.


SUBMISSIONS

Prior to making a submission please ensure you have reviewed the draft Fees & Charges Schedule 2022/23 which can be found in the document library.

Feedback closes 21 June 2022

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, Christian Menday on 9936 8100.

All submissions received will be collated, analysed and reported to the Council meeting scheduled for 27 June 2022.