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CITY OF BELMONT 2021-2022 Your Rates Explained
CITY OF BELMONT
2021-2022Your Rates Explained
A Message From Your MayorIt gives me pleasure to present the City of Belmont’s Budget for the 2021-2022 financial year.
This year, my Council again faces the challenge of maintaining service levels to support community expectations, at a time when the economy is still recovering from the impact of COVID-19.
The Budget has been prepared in a financially responsible way that delivers services to the community and largely sees the return to the norm; with some initiatives still in place to support those impacted by COVID-19.
Accordingly, Council has committed to a 1.75 per cent increase in rate yield and has updated the Financial Hardship Policy for the 2021-2022 financial year. This Policy continues to be offered to all eligible ratepayers experiencing financial hardship.
My Council has approved for rubbish charges to remain with no change in 2021-2022, resulting in the base rubbish charge at a flat $303.
The City of Belmont also continues to be one of the only councils in WA to offer a 5% discount for ratepayers who pay in full by the due date.
As in previous years, the 2021-2022 Budget maintains focus on areas such as road maintenance, parks and reserves, the natural environment, as well as crime prevention, safety and security.
Approximately $14 million has been budgeted for infrastructure capital works programs in the areas of community facilities, parks, environment, streetscapes, roads, footpaths and drainage.
With the support of our residents and businesses, the City of Opportunity continues to be a great place to live, work and invest.
Cr Phil Marks Mayor
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Where do my rates go?Your rates provide many vital services that help to improve your neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and connected society.
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates ExplainedWhere do my rates go?
Your rates provide many vital services that help to improveyour neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and
connected society.
Governance
9%
Library Services
5%Recreationand Culture
12%Financial Reserves
2%
Administration
6%Building
Infrastructure
5%Rubbish and Sanitation
10%Transport
Infrastructure
20%
Parks Infrastructure
12%
Environment (Specific Projects)
3%Planning and Regulatory
6%Youth, Family and
Aged Services
5%
Security and Emergency Services
5%
Your Rates Explained
= 100%
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSET MANAGEMENTManaging and maintaining community buildings and facilities, 231km of roads, 213kms of drains and 243km footpaths.
WASTE AND RECYCLINGResidential rubbish (approx. 19,936 weekly uplifts) and recycling (approx. 20,042 fortnightly serviced), 11,714 skip bins for bulk waste and 3,678 skip bins for green waste, biennial drop off days and on-demand collection for bulk items. Residents generate 16,176t of waste to landfill, 705t of bulk green material and 3,045t of material from recycling bins; after processing 2,365t of material was recovered.
STRATEGIC AND STATUTORY PLANNINGLocal Planning Scheme amendments and reviews, development application assessment, preparation of urban design and strategic plans.
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTIONExtensive CCTV network of more than 500 cameras, Community Watch 24-Hour service (approx. 4,500 calls annually), graffiti removal, security appraisals and Emergency Management.
FAMILY, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S SERVICESChild immunisation clinics, family domestic violence support service and the City’s Youth Centre – The Base@Belmont.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, seniors and disability engagement, advocacy, Community Service Awards and NAIDOC Awards.
LEISURE SERVICES Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre, sports grants and club development.
What do my rates pay for?Your rates provide many vital services that help to improve your neighbourhood and create a healthy, vibrant and connected society.
See below for a snapshot of some of the services supported by your rates.
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STRATEGIC TRANSPORT AND SUSTAINABILITY Improving bicycle and pedestrian access, advocating for public transport improvements and TravelSmart promotion.
BUILDING SERVICES Building and related approvals, street cleaning, monitoring major developments and protecting local amenity.
LIBRARY AND MUSEUM SERVICESRuth Faulkner Library (approx. 174,060 items borrowed, approx.148,751 visitors annually); Library and Museum events and activities (approx.11,276 participants annually); Belmont Museum (approx. 31,728 visitors annually).
FESTIVALS AND COMMUNITY EVENTSKidz Fest, Autumn River Festival, Harmonise Cultural Festival, Carols in the Park, Big Light Out, Let’s Celebrate Festival, Movies in the Park and The Imaginarium.
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTMaintenance of open spaces (including parks, gardens, natural areas, sporting grounds/infrastructure and playgrounds), environmental protection and sustainability, including foreshore stabilisation, environmental restoration and tree planting to increase canopy cover.
COMPLIANCE, PARKING AND TRAFFICAnimal management, local laws, food safety, public health, parking enforcement and bush fire management.
ADVOCACY, ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONSRegular community consultations, advocacy on strategic issues, print and website publications including Belmont Bulletin, Belmont BeNews enewsletter, social media and online communications to the community.
FINANCE, RISK AND PERFORMANCE Long term financial planning, annual budgeting, financial management, performance reporting, auditing, procurement, tenders and contracts.
GOVERNANCECoordination of Council agendas and minutes, statutory compliance, risk management, business continuity, insurance, records management, freedom of information and legal advice for a range of matters.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICESHuman resources, organisational development, innovation, computer and telecommunications support across all City services.
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Crime Prevention Initiatives
$2.3 millionCrime prevention, expansion
of CCTV network, criminal damage (graffiti) control.
Playground Renewal $850,000
Upgrade of Centenary Park, Hoffman Park, Miles Park
and Garvey Park.
Wilson Park Netball Courts
$1,539,000Design and construction of courts
and lighting which includes $613,000 in grant funding.
Budget objectives for 2021–2022
Have regard for Council’s Strategic Community Plan 2020-2040 that focuses on Liveable, Connected, Natural, Creative and Responsible Belmont;
Goals to be delivered through continuous business improvement;
Ensure endorsed Council initiatives are adequately funded;
Maintain existing infrastructure assets in line with asset management plans;
Construct and maintain quality facilities for the benefit and enjoyment of the community;
Have full regard for the implications of National Competition Policy;
Retain a committed, professional and enthusiastic workforce to ensure best practice service delivery;
Maintain a commitment to Council’s marketing strategy by creating opportunities for the City’s entire community;
Responding appropriately to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Budget highlightsThe Budget for the 2021-2022 year includes funding for some of the following substantial projects:
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Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre Refurbishment
$735,000 Refurbishment of change
rooms and toilets, replacement sport court backboards and fire booster, design for replacement
of outdoor 25m pool.
Abernethy Road Pavement Upgrade
$597,242Rehabilitation of pavement
in two sections.
Belmont Hub Café $150,000
Fit-out of café.
Community Safety Taskforce and Alliance
$30,000Ongoing commitment to tackle
community safety and perception of crime issues.
Community Contribution Fund
$80,000Funding for community groups.
Forster Park $146,200
Installation of new lighting towers.
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Differential and minimum ratesOutlined below is an extract from the Statement of Objectives and Reasons for each Differential and Minimum Rate.
For more information, please refer to the City of Belmont’s 2021-2022 Annual Budget.
Differential RatingRate Category Rate in the Dollar
2021-2022Relativity to Residential Rate
Residential 6.6733 1.0000Commercial 7.0483 1.0562Industrial 7.0675 1.05907
Residential RateThe residential rate forms the basis of the differential rates relativities. The relativities are in place to provide Council with the flexibility to address any shifts from one rating category to another that it considers is too severe and should be phased in, or to recognise a differing level of service required by a particular rating category.Council is committed to increasing the residential rates base resulting in considerable growth that in turn more evenly distributes the overheads of maintaining the infrastructure of the City. There are continuing positive signs of redevelopment under the current Local Planning Scheme that have resulted in healthy growth that should continue into the foreseeable future.
Commercial and Industrial RatesThe location of both Perth Airport and the rail freight terminal has encouraged industry to locate within the City of Belmont. This results in large volumes of heavy traffic within the City and therefore an accelerated deterioration of roads which is a major factor in the differentials and their respective rates and minimum payments (i.e. with Industrial having a slightly higher rate in the dollar and minimum payment than Commercial).Both the Commercial and Industrial sectors also require greater resourcing and expenditure from Council on services such as Health, Building and Town Planning. So the differential rates and minimum payments reflect the levels of costs and resourcing required too service each sector of the community.Council is also mindful of the employment opportunities generated by both sectors and therefore, keeps the differential as reasonable as possible.Council also recognises that the Commercial and Industrial sectors form an integral part of the City’s rate base and therefore uses the City of Opportunity Marketing Strategy to support and promote both of these sectors. Council will continue to benchmark its rates in the dollar and minimum payments with other neighbouring local governments to ensure that some equity is retained within the region.
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Rates notices and payment methodsElectronic Rate Notices (e-Rates)You can now register to receive future rate notices by email rather than post.To register, complete registration form at belmont.wa.gov.au/your-rates. Full Terms and Conditions are to be read prior to making the application.Once your registration has been completed, you will receive a confirmation email. The registration process will automatically close 10 days prior to the issue date of a rate notice.If the registration has not been received in time, you will automatically receive that rate notice by post and any following notices will be issued electronically.
Direct Debit – In AdvanceDirect Debit In Advance allows you to get ahead on your rates, helping to reduce the stress of paying bills in full as they arrive.This method preferably starts in March/April each year and allows you the ability to commence paying the next year’s rates account in advance and being finalised the following March/April in line with the due date of the fourth instalment. This gives you 12 months to pay the account, meaning smaller payments over a longer period of time. This arrangement will automatically continue each year unless you advise the City in writing to terminate.Application forms are available at the City Offices or go to belmont.wa.gov.au/rates-payments.For further information, please contact the Rates team on 9477 7222.Please note that payments in advance will not be refunded.
Key Dates for Payment of 2021-2022 Rates:
eRates
Issue Date Due Date
2021-22 Notice Monday, 16 August 2021 Monday, 20 September 2021
2nd Instalment Monday, 25 October 2021 Monday, 22 November 2021
3rd Instalment Thursday, 30 December 2021 Friday, 28 January 2022
4th Instalment Monday, 28 February 2022 Monday, 28 March 2022
East Ward:
Cr Phil Marks (Mayor)P: 9277 4919M: 0417 998 229E: [email protected]
(Term expires 21 October 2023)
Cr Margie BassP/F: 9277 9504M: 0423 768 760E: [email protected]
(Term expires 21 October 2023)
Cr Bernie RyanM: 0418 941 328E: [email protected]
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
Your City of Belmont Councillors
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South Ward:
Cr Janet PowellP: 9277 3915M: 0407 277 391E: [email protected]
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
Cr Jenny DavisP: 9478 1352M: 0413 579 390E: [email protected]
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
Cr Steve WolffM: 0401 822 553E: [email protected]
(Term expires 21 October 2023)
West Ward:
Cr George Sekulla JP (Deputy Mayor)M: 0431 963 660E: [email protected]
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
Cr Lauren CayounP: 9361 0719M: 0416 380 633E: [email protected]
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
Cr Robert Rossi JPP: 9361 6696M: 0408 693 584E: [email protected]
(Term expires 21 October 2023)
East Ward:
Cr Phil Marks (Mayor)P: 9277 4919M: 0417 998 229E: [email protected]
(Term expires 21 October 2023)
Cr Margie BassP/F: 9277 9504M: 0423 768 760E: [email protected]
(Term expires 21 October 2023)
Cr Bernie RyanM: 0418 941 328E: [email protected]
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
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