City of Stirling Corporate Business Plan

City of Stirling 2018/19 operational budget

The City of Stirling’s prudent 2018/19 Budget delivers a high level of service while the City continues to remain debt-free. It also provides the flexibility to fund a range of exciting major projects that will present a variety of long term benefits to the City in a sustainable manner. The City is in a solid financial position and its finances remain aligned to strategic priorities. The 2018/19 Budget has been developed congruent with the state government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and incorporates those projects and activities identified to continue, commence or be finalised during the year. This year will see general rates and minimum payments increase by 1.4 per cent, one of the lowest increases in metropolitan Perth. Overall, a general rate account with a standard waste service and security charge will increase by 1.7 per cent. The changes in the City’s general rates and charges are summarised below:

2017/18

2018/19 $ Increase % Increase

Average Rate

$1,273.36 $ 335.00

$1,291.18 $ 345.00

$ 17.82 $ 10.00

1.40% 2.99% 0.00% 1.70%

Domestic Waste Collection

Security

$ 30.00

$ 30.00

$ -

Totals

$1,638.36

$1,666.18

$ 27.82

The City has budgeted to undertake major projects, including: • Robinson Reserve Master Plan implementation • Princess Wallington Community Parkland development

• Inglewood Oval/Hamer Park redevelopment • Continued development of Rights of Way. The City will spend significant funds on the maintenance and improvement of its infrastructure. This includes: • $18.3 million on roads, drainage and footpaths • $4.0 million on Rights of Way • $8.9 million of new works on parks and reserves • $10.3 million of capital building works.

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