Published on Wednesday, 12 May 2021 at 4:55:50 PM
Council has endorsed the Town’s draft rating strategy for 2021/22, which is now open for public consultation until Wednesday 2 June 2021.
The Town’s proposed strategy would apply a 2% increase on rating categories and projects a total rate revenue of $54,853,749 based on current valuations.
The objectives of the rating strategy are to raise sufficient revenue to maintain current service delivery levels, deliver key infrastructure projects, asset renewal programmes and meet the outcomes of the Town’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028, maintaining a balanced budget.
Property valuations provided by the Valuer-General, (Landgate Valuation Services) are used as the basis for the calculation of rates each year.
The draft 2021/22 rating strategy strives for objectivity, fairness and equity, consistency, transparency and administrative efficiency.
Mayor Peter Carter said the draft rating strategy strikes the right balance between the necessity of revenue raising and cost of living pressures.
“The Town’s draft 2021/22 rating strategy strives for fairness, with the overall burden derived from the residential category reducing by 2% compared to 2020/21.
“The proposed rating strategy would see an average increase of 60 cents a week to residential properties in Hedland.
“Rates are never a popular subject. However, the projected revenue raised will enable the Town to continue to delivering a record capital works program now and into the future, including our playground replacement program, upgrading roads and pathways, and maintaining our existing service delivery levels to build a better future for residents.
“I encourage residents to review the draft 2021/22 rating strategy and provide feedback to the Town.”
Submissions are invited from any elector or ratepayer with respect to the proposed rates, and any related matter, within a minimum of 21 days of the date of this notice.
Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Town of Port Hedland, PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721, and be marked Submission – Differential Rating 2021/22.
All submissions should be received no later than Wednesday 2 June 2021 to be considered as part of the final rating strategy.
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For media information:
Laura Hawes
Manager Corporate Affairs
(08) 9158 9365 | lhawes@porthedland.wa.gov.au
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