City of Stirling Budget Newsletter 2023

Budget Newsletter Mayor’s message

Pelican (Boodalang) catch fish from the sea and inland lakes throughout Mooro Country. Artwork by Norlap Creative in partnership with Teresa Miller (Beelya Yorg).

In line with our Solar Escalation Program, the City will also invest in additional solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, including at the City’s Operations Centre and Osborne Community Hub. The City will continue to work alongside our community to invest in our natural environment. I am pleased to report we are on track to plant one million trees and shrubs by 2025, and that we will continue to fund key programs to enable the community to play their part. Free tree programs, our waterwise verge rebate scheme, support to residents to maximise their home energy use, community workshops and other educational initiatives will bring you along on this journey to protect and conserve what we all love. Recognising that community safety is a priority for our residents and businesses, the City is focusing on improvements in this area. This includes cybersecurity to protect the ratepayer data we hold, additional Community Safety patrol vehicles, growing our CCTV network and continuing our strong relationship with WA Police. With unique local areas throughout the City of Stirling, we are making significant investments to ensure our parks, reserves, community facilities and neighbourhoods are welcoming and vibrant. This will be achieved in part through our new community funding program, which is a leap forward in streamlining the grants provided to community groups. This will make it easier to apply for and understand, whilst also being more tightly aligned to the City’s strategic priorities.

This centralised funding program will promote active, productive, creative, sustainable and vibrant locally-led initiatives. We will engage every day with our residents and local communities to create unique and liveable neighbourhoods that reflect the character of their local area. We intend to drive deeper connection at a local suburb level because we know the character of our local areas can only be shaped by community involvement. People’s sense of belonging and satisfaction is directly connected to shaping what it means to be ‘a local’. Our community funding and locally-led approach will combine with a mix of long-term projects, quick wins and our annual program of works and services. Our goal is to provide well-maintained and inviting suburbs not only for our residents, but for the tourists and visitors who support our more than 22,000 local small businesses. These initiatives are guided by feedback from our engagement activities that will help us respond to community needs. We are on track and working towards delivering the community’s vision for a sustainable City with a local focus.

The City of Stirling is in a strong financial position. We have weathered a global pandemic and a significant rise in inflation. Through careful budgeting, the City is now unlocking the potential in several once-in-a-generation investments and making major leaps forward this year, all while bringing the rate increase down from 3.75 per cent last year to 3.24 per cent this year. These investments include the redevelopment of the Hamersley Public Golf Course, the next step of our Stirling City Centre vision, and the renewal of the Recycling Centre Balcatta’s waste drop-off and transfer station. Redevelopment of Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre is continuing in 2023/24, with the outdoor pool and plant works due to be completed in time for summer. This complements the indoor works which

Mark Irwin | City of Stirling Mayor

were completed in April 2022. We are committed to reducing

emissions by ensuring 100 per cent of our electricity is renewable by 2030.

Major projects Hamersley Public Golf Course redevelopment

Recycling Centre Balcatta The renewal of the Recycling Centre Balcatta’s waste drop-off and transfer station will ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and enable best practice principles in relation to waste reduction and separation. The project will better support a low-waste, circular economy that protects our environment from the impacts of waste. In 2023/24 the concept design will be completed and the tender will be awarded, with the bulk of construction works to be delivered in 2024/25. Stirling City Centre

The redevelopment of the Hamersley Public Golf Course into a vibrant modern facility and the development of a two-level, 30-bay automated driving range will inspire a new era for one of Australia’s most popular public 18-hole courses. The plans for a modern pavilion and state-of-the-art driving range include a new restaurant, multi-purpose function room and virtual reality golf simulator room. The project will also include upgrades to the existing carpark to include extra bays as well as improved access and egress from Marmion Avenue. The project seeks to renew an important asset coming to the end of its life, improve access, increase its environmental sustainability and create a return on the City’s investment to ensure more people in the community can enjoy this popular facility for years to come. Reducing emissions

Engagement is ongoing on our Community Infrastructure Plan and the vital role community infrastructure plays in the quality and well-being of our communities. The City will move forward on our bold vision to transform Stirling into Perth’s second CBD, with the Community Infrastructure Plan forming the basis of our blueprint for the future. Collaborating with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage on a land development strategy will allow the City and State to align on a shared community vision, and fund future works through incremental land sales. Mirrabooka Town Centre improvements The City will invest in infrastructure projects throughout the area to support further land development and respond to local issues relating to carparks near Mirrabooka Town Square and Stirling Libraries – Mirrabooka. A community garden will also be installed in the Community Hub precinct, demonstrating sustainable use of reclaimed and recycled materials.

In line with our decision last year to escalate our solar panel installation to $600,000 per year, the City will invest in further renewable energy generation at the City’s Operations Centre and Osborne Community Hub. The escalation in our overall solar panel program aligns with our commitment to produce 100 per cent of our energy from renewables by 2030. To ensure public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is provided appropriately and adequately, the City will investigate suitable locations in City-managed parking bays, public demand for charging and the most common types of charging points. We will also provide sustainable energy planning and community education initiatives like workshops, club energy audits and sustainability advice.

Gross Rental Value (GRV)

Where your rates will be spent

Your annual rates are calculated using a Gross Rental Value (GRV) for your property, which is calculated independently by the Valuer General’s Office (Landgate). The GRV figure is based on the annual rental you could expect to receive if you were to rent out your property, and it also allows for outgoings such as rates and other property expenses. GRV is affected by factors such as the location, age and type of property. Council sets a ‘rate in the dollar’ figure to calculate your annual rates as a percentage of the assessed value of your property; i.e. GRV x rate in the dollar. The City charges a different rate in the dollar depending on the type of property as detailed in the table below. The residential rate in the dollar set for 2023/24 will result in an average rates increase of 3.24% and the general minimum rate has increased by 3.14%. The table below shows differential and minimum rates for 2023/2024. Rate in the $ amount Residential $0.051335 Commercial $0.055718 Industrial $0.058010 Vacant $0.077003 General Minimum Rate $921 Parkland Villas (under 36m 2 ) $766 Strata Titled Storage Units $598 Additional information on vacant rates A higher rate in the dollar for vacant land was introduced to encourage owners to develop their land to help create vibrant communities and support the local economy. The 2023/24 Budget includes a concession scheme to reduce the impact of the higher rate while owners are developing vacant land. The concession will have the effect of reducing the rate in the dollar charged from the vacant rate to the relevant differential rate (residential, industrial or commercial) and is available for three years.

Administration, Governance and Council Support $12.9m Community Safety $11.1m

4%

Business Systems and Support $22.3m Community Services and Libraries $24.1m

6%

3%

7%

Customer Service $9.2m

3%

Infrastructure Design and Engineering $76.1m

22%

Development Services $10.7m

3%

Facilities, Projects and Assets $38.6m

11%

Parks and Sustainability $54.6m

16%

Planning and City Future $9.5m

3%

Recreation and Leisure $25.8m

7%

Waste and Fleet $52.7m

15%

Total $347.6m

The City's 2023/24 Revenue Budget

$'m

159.4

Rates

4.1

Community Safety service charge

28.0

Grants, subsidies and contributions (operating and non-operating)

0.5

Profit on asset disposals

35.0

Fees, charges and other revenue

44.5

Waste service charges

8.5

Interest earnings

$280.0

Total

Landgate valuations WA’s land information authority Landgate – who is responsible for the valuation of all properties in Western Australia under the Valuation of Land Act 1978 – provides the City with updated valuations every three years. 2023 being a re-valuation year, it is really important for us here at the City that we are as open and transparent as

possible, providing ratepayers with the information they need to plan for the future. This includes understanding that there are elements in the calculation of rates charges that are outside of the City’s control, such as the independently set value of your property. Council remains committed to keeping rates as low as possible given the

substantial cost of living pressures, housing affordability issues and inflation in the current market. One of the primary drivers of reducing the rate increase this year from 3.75% to 3.24% has been to do what we can to offset some of the impact the increases in GRV’s that flow from this three year revaluation will have on rates charges.

Win $500 Karrinyup Shopping Centre voucher! Whether you sign up to use it

• Set up direct debits • Review your transactional history • Sign up for eRates • View your contact information • Review charges • View your development applications. For more information and competition terms and conditions, visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/your-city/rates

for our community, and as part of this commitment, we have launched an online portal for our rates customers. The City’s Rates Portal offers many self-service benefits including: • View current and previous years rates notices • Pay your rates

today, or have used it for a while, anyone that signs up or uses the Rates Portal before 30 June 2024 will go into the draw to win a $500 Karrinyup Shopping Centre voucher. The City is committed to creating a better and more efficient rates process

Ways to pay your rates Take the hassle out of paying your rates with the City’s direct debit (rates smoothing) options. Direct debit is a convenient way to pay and manage your rates bill by giving you the flexibility to pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Payments can be made from 25 August 2023 to 14 June 2024, with no additional fees incurred when electing to pay by rates smoothing. With direct debits, you won’t have to remember to pay your rates before the due date. A breakdown of the rates smoothing payment options is included on this year’s rates notice. The City also offers an online direct debit option that enables you to pay your rates in full, in two or four instalments. If you elect to pay by instalments, reminder notices will be issued prior to each instalment due date. You can also elect to pay by special arrangement suitable for your circumstances. For more information, visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/PayYourRates

Switch to paperless billing and keep our City liveable and sustainable. Get your bills delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up for eRates at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/eRates

Make the switch to direct debit (rates smoothing) 0 per cent interest. Sign up for direct debit at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/PayYourRates

Use Centrepay to make regular deductions from your Centrelink Payment. Centrepay is a voluntary and easy payment option available to Centrelink customers.

The City can set up your deductions for you and you can start, change or stop using Centrepay whenever you like. Contact our Rates Team on (08) 9205 8555 for more information.

Open your camera app and scan the QR code to find out more about how your rates will be used to improve our community.

Rates notice explainer 1. This is your payment reference. You should quote this number when you contact the City about your account or when you make a payment. 2. This is the date the bill is due. 3. This is the date the bill was produced. 4. This is the street address of the property that this notice is related to. 5. The amount you have to pay and the due date if you choose to pay your rates in full. 6. The amount you have outstanding for underground power if you elected to pay in annual instalments. 7. The total accumulative amount you have elected to defer (rates and Emergency Service Levy only). For more information please refer to the T&C’s on the back of your annual notice. 8. This is the period the notice covers. 9. This is the individual number allocated to the property that this notice is related to. 10. The Valuer General’s Office (VGO) estimates the annual rental income that a property might reasonably be expected to earn if it were rented. This is known as the Gross Rental Value or GRV. If you object to this value, please phone the VGO on (08) 9273 7373. 11. This describes the exact boundaries of the land. 12. Depending on your property, you may be charged for the weekly collection of your recycling/ rubbish bin, a pool inspection fee, a Community Safety charge, and residential and other rates. 13. This is the State Government Emergency Services Levy. This forms part of your total rates bill but it is not set or controlled by the City. Please see the separate brochure produced by the State Government.

Rates Notice 25 Cedric Street, Stirling, WA 6021 Telephone payment line 1300 661 144 | Rates enquiries (08) 9205 8555

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1015563140 1015563140

Due Payment reference No.

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21/07/2021 21/07/2021 21/07/2023

27/08/2021 27/08/2021 5/08/2023 $1,893.40 $1,893.40 1,463.55

Date issued

Date due

27 Mundford Street NORTH BEACH WA 6020 27 Mundford Street NORTH BEACH WA 6020 25 Cedric street

Property address

Full amount due

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01/07/2021 - 30/06/2022 01/07/2021 - 30/06/2022 $1,115.00

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1301011110212210001000312030131212313 Raymond Ralph Condelli C/- Link 2 Realty 6/130-132 Coolibah Drive GREENWOOD WA 6024 1301011110212210001000312030131212313 Raymond Ralph Condelli C/- Link 2 Realty 6/130-132 Coolibah Drive GREENWOOD WA 6024 Mr M Smith & Mrs D Smith 25 Cedric street Stirling 6021

Underground power

050 00554 050 00554

155631 155631 $3,124.50

Deferred rates

01/07 2023 - 30/06 2024 20800 0 /0 2 20800 Lot 488 DP 210659 Vol 1665 Fol 25 Area: 728.000000 m2 Lot 488 DP 210659 Vol 1665 Fol 25 Area: 728.000000 m2 123456 20540

Rating year

Property No.

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Valuation - GRV

Lot 6000 D1427 Vol 46 Fol 1848: Area 809.00000m2

Rates and charges due (GST is not included in these charges) Item

Charge

Arrears

Amount due

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Emergency Services | Levy Cat 1 Residential Emergency Services | Levy Cat 1 Residential Standard Waste Service E erg ncy Service \ Levy Cat 1 Residential Improved Residential Rates Improved Residential Rates Improved Residential Rates Service Charge - Security Service Charge - Security Standard Waste Service Standard Waste Service Community Safety Service Charge

20540 @ $1.16213 20540 @ $5.9659 20540 @ $1.16213 20540 @ $5.9659 1 $ 375.00 2054 @ $ 0.013953 20540 $ 0.051335 1 @ 1@ $35.00 1 @ 1@ $35.00

$322.34 $322.34 $1,196.06 $ 1,054.42 $1,196.06 $30.00 $30.00 $3 5 5.00 $286.59 $35. 0 $3 5 5.00 375.00

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1@ $355.00 1@ $355.00 1 $3 .

Sub T otal Sub T otal S Total

$1,893.40 $1,893.40 $ 1,751.01 $3 5 5.00 $3 5 5.00 -$287.46 $ 1,463 55

Rebate Rebate State Government Rebate

Total

1@ $355.00 1@ $355.00

Payment options Flexible payment options by direct debit (rates smoothing) or BPay Option Start date

1015563140 1015563140 Payment reference No. 1015563140 Instalment options Option 1 Start date

$947.34 $948.00 $947.34 $948.00 Amount $731.77 731.77 Amount $365.88 $365.88 $365.88 $365.88 $473.69 $475.00 $475.00 $475.00 $473.69 $475.00 $475.00 $475.00

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$45.08 $45.08 Amount $34.84 $90.16 $90.16 Amount $69.69 $189.34 $189.34 Amount $146.35

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Instalment 1 Instalment 2 Instalment 1 Instalment 2 Instalment 1 Instalment 2

27/08/2021 12/11/2021 27/08/2021 12/11/2021 25/08/2023 10/11/2023 27/08/2021 12/11/2021 14/01/2022 18/03/2022 27/08/2021 12/11/2021 14/01/2022 18/03/2022 25/08/2023 10/11/2023 12/01/2024 15/03/2024 Start date

27/08/2021 27/08/2021 25/08/2023

Weekly Weekly Weekly

42 Payments Total $1,893.40 (Cost of Option: $0.00) 42 Payments Total $1,893.40 (Cost of Option: $0.00) p Total $1,463.55 (cost of ption $0.0 )

Total $1,895.34 (cost of option $1.94) Total $1,895.34 (cost of option $1.94) Total $1,463.55 (cost of option) Option 2

Fortnightly Fortnightly Option

27/08/2021 27/08/2021 Start date 5/08/2023 27/08/2021 27/08/2021 Start date 25/08/2023

Instalment 1 Instalment 2 Instalment 3 Instalment 4 Instalment 1 Instalment 2 Instalment 3 Instalment 4 Instalment 1 I t lment 2 t lment 3 I t lment 4

21 Payments Total $1,893.40 (Cost of Option: $0.00) 21 Payments Total $1,893.40 (Cost of Option: $0.00) p Total $1,463.55 (cost of ption $0.0 )

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Monthly Monthly Option

10 Payments Total $1,893.40 (Cost of Option: $0.00) 10 Payments Total $1,893.40 (Cost of Option: $0.00) p nt Total $1,463.55 (cost of option $0.0 )

S000554Q01 000562 #80250 S000554Q01 000562 #80250

Total $1,898.69 (cost of option $5.29) Total $1,898.69 (cost of option $5.29) Total $1,463.55 (cost of option)

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Payment Methods Direct debit

If paying by post, detach this portion and return it with your payment. Do not include your waste passes or swim pass.

Billpay

Telephone

Access the City’s website www.stirling.wa.gov.au/PayYourRates ( from bank accounts only). Can only be set up through the City of Stirling.

Payment can be made by presenting this rate notice intact at any Australia Post Office. Please note that Australia Post will not accept credit card payments. Cash, cheque or debit card only.

Use the City’s Telephone Payment Line 1300 661 144 to make a credit card payment (Visa and MasterCard only).

BPay

In person

BPAY No. 5231

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Call your financial institution or visit their website to make a payment from your nominated bank account. Biller Code: 5231 Payment Reference Number:

Payment can be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Complete the remittance slip on the back of this notice and pay at: City of Stirling Administration Centre 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. All Stirling Libraries (EFTPOS payments only) 9.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/FindMyLibrary for locations.

Online

By post

Access the City’s website www.stirling.wa.gov.au/PayYourRates Acceptable cards: MasterCard or Visa. Credit card transaction limit of $100,000. 1 15563140

To pay by post, complete the ‘Payment by post or in person’ remittance slip on the back of this rate notice and post with your cheque to: PO Box 1533 Osborne Park,WA 6916 Cheques made payable to the City of Stirling.

1015563140

Cut off the section below to retain your waste and swim passes

Telephone payment line 1300 661 144 | Rates enquiries (08) 9205 8555

See over for details Balga Cnr Princess and Camberwell Roads Balga.

Mattress pass Valid 2023-24. Expires 31 July 2024 Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/waste for further information

Fridge pass Valid 2023-24. Expires 31 July 2024 Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/waste for further information

Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/waste for further information

waste pass Valid 2023-24. Expires 31 July 2024

Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/waste for further information

and concrete pass Valid 2023-24. Expires 31 July 2024

Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/waste for further information

Clean green waste pass Valid 2023-24. Expires 31 July 2024

Household mixed

Clean sand, bricks, roof tiles

Free swim pass

62 Alexander Drive Inglewood.

Inglewood

171 The Esplanade Scarborough.

Scarborough

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15. The amount you have to pay and the start dates if you choose to pay your rates in two instalments. 16. The amount you have to pay and the start dates if you choose to pay your rates in four instalments. 17. The amount you have to pay and the start dates if you choose to pay your rates in weekly instalments by the City’s direct debit option (rates smoothing). 18. The amount you have to pay and the start dates if you choose to pay your rates in fortnightly instalments by the City’s direct debit option (rates smoothing).

19. The amount you have to pay and the start dates if you choose to pay your rates in monthly instalments by the City’s direct debit option (rates smoothing). 20. Your waste passes and a free swim pass to either Stirling Leisure

Centres – Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre Inglewood, Leisurepark Balga or Scarborough Beach Pool.

14. States whether your

property is subject to a pensioner/senior discount.

Your Mayor and Councillors’ contact details

Hamersely

Carine

Balga

Watermans Bay

Balga Ward

Hamersley Ward

Mirrabooka

North Beach

Balcatta

Mayor

Westminster

Karrinyup

Mayor – Mark Irwin (08) 9205 8502 mark.irwin@stirling.wa.gov.au

Gwelup

Trigg

Stirling

Dianella

Nollamara

Doubleview

Coastal Ward

Osborne Ward

Inglewood Ward

Doubleview Ward

Deputy Mayor – Councillor Stephanie Proud JP 0411 070 793 stephanie.proud@stirling.wa.gov.au Councillor – Elizabeth Re 0419 913 988 elizabeth.re@stirling.wa.gov.au

Innaloo

Yokine

Doubleview Ward

Scarborough

Tuart Hill

Lawley Ward

Osborne Park

Joondanna

Woodlands

Coolbinia

Inglewood

Wembley Downs

Churchlands

Glendalough

Herdsman

Menora

Wembley

Mount Lawley

Inglewood Ward

Balga Ward

Councillor – Bianca Sandri 0439 185 175 bianca.sandri@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor – Andrea Creado 0413 495 314 andrea.creado@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor – David Lagan 0408 068 597 david.lagan@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor - Michael Dudek 0435 553 907 Michael.Dudek@stirling.wa.gov.au

Lawley Ward

Coastal Ward

Councillor – Joe Ferrante 0418 891 274 joe.ferrante@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor – Felicity Farrelly 0407 170 090 felicity.farrelly@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor – Suzanne Migdale 0417 137 362 suzanne.migdale@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor – Tony Krsticevic 0419 220 062 tony.krsticevic@stirling.wa.gov.au

Osborne Ward

Hamersley Ward

Councillor – Lisa Thornton 0490 237 604 lisa.thornton@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor – Chris Hatton 0439 752 279 chris.hatton@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor – Karlo Perkov 0447 904 714 karlo.perkov@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor – Teresa Olow 0402 232 210 teresa.olow@stirling.wa.gov.au

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