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Record No: 26/13336

Adopted: 16 June 2026

Document Title REVENUE POLICY 2026 – 2027 (incl. Fees and Charges)

Council Adopted 16 June 2026

Council Resolution No 205/2026FC

Version Number 1.0

Responsible Department CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Date to be Reviewed Annually

Federation Council - REVENUE POLICY 2026 – 2027 (incl. Fees and Charges)

Reference: 26/13336

Version No: 1.0

Each NSW council is required to determine the combination of rates, charges, fees and pricing policies needed to fund the services it provides to the community through the revenue policy. The revenue policy contains a rating structure that determines which rates and charges to be paid and how they will be calculated. Charges are generally determined on either an annual basis or according to usage or combination of both, for example, water annual charges and user charges (consumption).

1. Rates

Councils can choose how to calculate and distribute rates among categories of rateable properties in their respective local government areas. For each category, rates can be calculated in one of three ways on rateable land under section 497 of the NSW Local Government Act 1993 (the Act). They can be based:

entirely on the land value of the property, i.e., an ad valorem amount;

Don’t let the Latin throw you "Ad Valorem" is just a fancy way of saying a rate per dollar of your land's value.

on a combination of the land value of the property and a fixed amount per property, i.e., a base amount to which an ad valorem amount is added; or

entirely on the land value, but subject to a minimum amount, i.e., an ad valorem amount subject to a minimum amount of rate in accordance with section 548 of the Act.

The land value is determined by the Land and Property Information Division of the Department of Finance and Services on behalf of the NSW Valuer General. The general allowable increases other than approved rate variations, are regulated by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) NSW. IPART determines an annual limit to which a council may raise the total general rates that it collects. This is called the rate peg. A council can apply to IPART for a Special Variation to increase rates income by more than the rate peg amount which will be considered against the guidelines set by the NSW Office of Local Government.

1.1 Rate peg 2026/27

The rate pegs for 2026-27 range from 2.5% to 4.2% (2025/26: 3.6% to 5.1%) before adjusting for each council area’s population growth (i.e., the core rate pegs). When this adjustment is made, the total rate pegs range from 2.7% to 5.7% (2025/26: 3.7% to 7.6%). These rate pegs reflect the forecast increases and actual changes in the main cost components shown adjacent. 1

A state watchdog sets a yearly cap on rate increases; councils need special permission to go any higher.

1 Information Paper - Rate pegs for NSW councils for 2026-27 - 30 September 2025, page 1

For Federation Council, the final rate peg issued by IPART is 4.1% for 2026/27 (2025/26: 4.8%). The 2026/27 rate peg breakdown provided by IPART is as follows:

Base cost change

Emergency Service Levy

Local government election costs

Labour, asset and other operating costs. + 3.0%

Year-on-year changes in council ESL invoices and some previous costs not captured in the rate peg when these increases were subsidies, + 0.4%

Smoothing the impact on rates of running local government elections every 4 years. - 0.3%

Core rate peg + 3.1%

Population growth

An adjustment to allow councils to continue delivering services as their communities grow. + 1.0%

The rate peg for Federation Council + 4.1%

1.2 Special Rate Variation

In early February 2025, Federation Council applied to IPART for an increase above the rate peg for two years commencing July 2025. This is called a Special Rate Variation (SRV) or a Special Variation (SV) as IPART now refer to the process as.

Council applied for a 69.94% increase to general rates over 2 years (52.01% in 2025/26, inclusive of the temporary 19.00% and 17.00% SRV increases from 2023/24 and 2024/25, and 11.80% in 2026/27). Council received the outcome on 14 May 2025 for approval in full, with IPART stating that they made the decision after balancing the council’s need for additional income to improve its financial sustainability with the impact of the proposed rates increase on its ratepayers 2

The second year (2026/27) will see a smaller, final increase of 11.8%. This completes the two-year plan approved by IPART to get our council’s budget back on a more sustainable track

2https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/cm9_documents/Final-Report-Federation-Council-SpecialVariation-Application-for-2025-26-May-2025.PDF, page 2

1.3 Federation Council rating structure

Pursuant to section 497 of the NSW Local Government Act 1993, Federation Council’s current rating structure provides a base amount to which an ad valorem amount is added. The base rate is a set amount that has been applied equally to all rateable properties, regardless of rating category or land value. The ad valorem is an amount that is calculated based on a property’s unimproved land value as determined each 3 years, by the NSW Valuer General. Properties that have lower values will pay less ad valorem, and properties with a high value will pay a higher ad valorem amount. Council has the following three rating categories:

Consistent with the Local Government Act 1993 (section 515), land is to be categorised as farmland if it is a parcel of rateable land valued as one assessment and its dominant use is for farming (that is, the business or industry of grazing, animal feedlots, dairying, pig-farming, poultry farming, viticulture, orcharding, bee-keeping, horticulture, vegetable growing, the growing of crops of any kind, forestry or aquaculture within the meaning of the Fisheries Management Act 1994, or any combination of those businesses or industries) which—

Farmland

a) has a significant and substantial commercial purpose or character, and

b) is engaged in for the purpose of profit on a continuous or repetitive basis (whether or not a profit is actually made).

Land is not to be categorised as farmland if it is rural residential land.

Pursuant to section 516, land is to be categorised as residential if it is a parcel of rateable land valued as one assessment and—

Residential

Business

a) its dominant use is for residential accommodation (otherwise than as a hotel, motel, guest-house, backpacker hostel or nursing home or any other form of residential accommodation (not being a boarding house or a lodging house) prescribed by the regulations), or

b) in the case of vacant land, it is zoned or otherwise designated for use under an environmental planning instrument (with or without development consent) for residential purposes, or

c) it is rural residential land.

Pursuant to section 518, land is to be categorised as business if it cannot be categorised as farmland, residential or mining. Council does not have a mining category so land is to be categorised as business if it cannot be categorised as farmland or residential.

Your rates category isn't just about what you call your land; it’s about what you do on it. It keeps the system balanced for different types of neighbours.

1.4 Land values

Over the last ten years, the land valuation composition has shifted.

• Farmland: percentage share increased significantly from a majority to dominance (57% of total land value to 70% of total land value),

• Residential: despite total value growth, the residential sector’s percentage contribution to the total Council land value decreased (from 37% to 26% of total land value), and

• Business: maintains a minimal, stable share of total value composition.

The infograph shown below demonstrates the shift from 2016 to 2025.

The unimproved land value of individual properties is determined by the NSW Valuer General. Every 3 years Council updates the land value used for rating purposes based on the NSW Valuer General’s determination.

While the Federation Council's total land value has more than tripled since 2016 to $5.18 billion, the distribution has shifted significantly; Farmland now represents an 70% of the total valuation base. Despite this $3.7 billion surge in property value, the Council’s total general rate income remains strictly regulated and is capped at $17,258,701 for the 2026/27 financial year. Consequently, these updated 2025 valuations do not increase the Council’s total revenue, but instead dictate how the existing rate burden is redistributed across the three rating categories.

Increases in land value do not create "new" money, but "redistribute" the existing "weight" across properties

1.5 Rates for each rating category for 2026/27

Council adopted below rating structure during the June 2026 Council meeting. The rating structure maintain 2025/26 base rate of $425.00 with the balance collected through the ad valorem. The general rates ad valorem and base amount that will apply for 2026/27 is as follows:

An even 6% increase is applied to the Ad Valorem rates in each rating category Based on the latest land values, this translates to an overall collection increase of 11% for Farmland, 10% for Residential, and 24% for Business.

1.6 Hardship Policy

The current Debt Management and Hardship Policy was reviewed and adopted in August 2024 which strengthens the support that Council is offering ratepayers in financial hardship. The revised Policy provides two additional support mechanisms for ratepayers:

• Rates Assistance Program for those in hardship with approved applicants being eligible for up to $300 from their rates or charges debt

• Rates Deferral program for eligible aged pensioners.

Ratepayers experiencing hardship or finding it difficult to pay their rates are encouraged to contact Council. The Policy offers measures that can provide assistance to ratepayers in these circumstances.

A copy of the current policy is available on Council’s website.

If you’re having trouble paying your rates, please reach out—we have ways to support you.

NSW councils are responsible for providing water and sewerage services to people in NSW outside the areas covered by the Sydney and Hunter water corporations. These services are provided by council-owned and operated local water utilities Local water utilities are governed under the Local Government Act (NSW) 1993, Water Management Act (NSW) 2000, the Public Health Act (NSW) 2010, the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (NSW) 1997, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (NSW) 1979, the Dams Safety Act (NSW) 2015 and any other relevant legislation and regulation.

2. Water Pricing

Federation Council provides potable water supply to the residents of Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala. Water is drawn from the Murray River and is treated at water treatment plants located in each town. Council's water charges are levied in accordance with the NSW State Government Best Practice Pricing Principles. Council does not provide water to the former Urana Shire Council area towns and villages, as this is provided by the Riverina Water County Council.

Separate to the town potable (treated) water schemes for properties in Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala, Council also provides an untreated basic water supply to Balldale, managed under the General Fund, and with volunteer assistance, supports a rural scheme for the Daysdale community.

The below information only pertains to the Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala townships.

Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala Water Charges (Water Fund)

Section 501 of the LGA covers the making and levying of Water Availability Charges on all properties connected to, or able to be connected to, Council’s water service network.

Section 552(1)(b) of the LGA prescribes that Council can charge for a connected water service provided the land is within 225 metres of a Council water pipe.

We charge for the availability of the water network to your land, so the service is ready whenever you need it.

The 2026-27 water availability charges will increase by an average of 5% to work towards addressing the gap in funding the increased cost of service delivery.

as follows:

Over time with further strategic work, Council will align charges with Best Practice Water Supply and Sewerage guidelines of appropriate split between the revenue generated from availability charges to consumption charges (recommended 25/75, currently budgeted at 23/77).

Consumption charges are as follows:

Residential water usage charges will be increased to $2.20 per kL for water consumption up to 350 kL and at $3.25 per kL thereafter. This is to encourage the more sustainable use of water.

Further detail on water fees and charges is contained in Appendix 1.

Parks and Gardens Water

Water use for parks and gardens within the towns will be charged at a reduced rate of 80% of the standard fee. This recognises the cost of production and the community benefit derived from such use.

Use a little, pay a little; use a lot, and you'll help cover the extra strain on the system.

3. Sewerage Pricing

Federation Council operates five separate sewerage systems in the towns of Corowa, Howlong, Mulwala, Oaklands and Urana with sewerage treatment plants located in each of the towns.

Section 501 of the LGA covers the making and levying of Sewer Availability Charges on all properties connected to, or able to be connected to, Council’s sewer service network. Section 552(3)(a) of the LGA prescribes that Council can charge for a connected sewer service provided the land is within 75 meters of a Council sewer main.

Sewer Availability Charge (Residential) – Towns and Villages

Towns include Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala. Villages includes Oaklands and Urana.

The Residential Sewerage Availability Charge for towns and villages to be levied at $992.65 and $877.95 respectively. As for vacant land sewer charge for towns and villages, they are to be levied at $564.40 and $462.35 respectively to provide a concession in that these properties do not create a load on the sewer treatment works or pump stations.

Description of Charge

Sewer Availability Charge (Non-Residential / Business & Industry):

The following fees are based on best practice pricing.

Meter Sizes / Details

of Waste Discharges to Sewer (Multiplied by consumption & discharge factor)

Further detail on sewerage fees and charges is contained in Appendix 1.

No connection, no full fee. We’ve trimmed the cost for vacant blocks to cover just the essential upkeep of the pipes passing by your property.

Domestic waste management is a key responsibility for NSW councils, with social, public health, environmental and economic significance. Councils provide a range of domestic waste management services to their residents, such as kerbside collection for landfill, recycling and food organics and garden organics (FOGO) and drop-off facilities. Section 504(3) of the Local Government Act 1993 requires councils to set domestic waste management annual charges such that the income obtained from the charges does not exceed the reasonable cost to the council of providing those services.

4. Waste Management

All costs associated with collection and disposal of domestic waste must be financed from a charge(s) for that purpose:

In accordance with section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council determines an annual Kerbside Waste Charges (a) of $507 for the provision of domestic waste management services for each occupied property within the designated waste collection as detailed in the table below, or are located outside the designated area but use the service;

View this as a rubbish subscription. If you’re active, you’re getting the full service; if you haven't built yet, we're just keeping your 'spot in line' so the service is ready when you are.

In accordance with section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council determines an annual Domestic Waste Management Charge (b) of $66 per annum for each vacant property within the designated waste collection areas;

In accordance with section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council determines an annual Business Kerbside Waste Charges (c) of $557.70 per annum for the waste management services for each property categorised as Business in accordance with Section 493 of the Act, where the owner has chosen to opt in for the service and they are located within the designated waste collection area;

The Local Government Act 1993 does not allow domestic waste management to be subsidised from the general rate.

The following table details these annual waste management charges:

Further detail on waste management fees and charges is contained in Appendix 1.

NSW councils may levy an annual charge on each parcel of rateable land for which the service is provided or proposed to be provided for services outline in section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993. Charge may be a single amount, a rate per unit, or a combination Charge also may be of differing amounts and minimum amount may be fixed. A single charge may be imposed for two or more services

5. Waste Facility/Environmental Levy

Council provides waste facilities in Corowa, Howlong, Oaklands and Urana and a transfer station in Mulwala. There are obligations on Council to rehabilitate landfills when they close. This charge will assist in funding the future decommissioning and rehabilitation of these landfills.

The following charge be levied under section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993: -

6. Onsite Sewerage Annual Management Fee

This is our "clean-up fund." It’s a small yearly contribution to make sure our waste facilities are properly closed and the environment is protected for the next generation.

Council regulates properties with onsite sewerage management systems. This includes maintaining a register, risk rating, inspections and monitoring against performance standards. This management fee will be used to fund the inspection and management program.

The following charge be levied under Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993: -

7. Statement of Borrowings

Provision has been made within the Budget for the payment of principal and interest on existing loan borrowings.

New borrowings proposed for the coming ten-year period are solely for the purpose of renewing and upgrading existing water and sewer infrastructure. The proposed new borrowings are:

Water Renewal of Mulwala Water Treatment Plant

Sewerage Renewal of Corowa Sewage Treatment Plant

$10 m (Year 8) and $5 m (Year 9)

$15 m (Year 6) and $15 m (Year 7)

These proposed borrowings assume Council is not able to secure grant funding to support the renewal of these treatment plants. If Council is able to secure grant funding to partially cover the costs of renewal under existing NSW Government funding programs, the need for these borrowings will be reassessed.

8. Capital Works/Expenditures

Provision has been made within the budget and Long-Term Financial Plan for the Capital Works over the ten years. The focus through this period is on asset renewal and required upgrades. Capital works for new assets have not been funded.

Year Consolidated General Water Sewerage

2026/2027

2027/2028

2028/2029

2029/2030

9. Private Works

$21,126,000

$17,657,000

$19,923,000

$14,703,000

$10,375,000

$10,703,000

$14,763,000

$11,548,000

$9,002,000 $1,750,000

$5,347,000

$3,386,000

$1,607,000

$1,774,000

$1,434,000 $1,721,000

"The Council may by agreement with the owner or occupier of any private land carry out on the land any kind of work that may lawfully be carried out on the land" - Section 67 of the Local Government Act 1993

Due to the unpredictable nature of costs relating to the supply of materials for Private Works undertakings, it is not possible to develop an accurate schedule of fees and charges that would apply for the coming twelve-month period.

“Council carries out work for external parties on private land. In performing this work, Council is generating additional income and/or acting in a community service role. Income from these works will cover all incremental direct costs and overheads and where appropriate add a profit element. The profit element of pricing varies with the relevant organisations taking into account the considerations of service to the community and general market competitiveness."

These private works include:

• Kerb and gutter construction (as per fees and charges),

• Road and associated works contribution,

• Drainage contribution,

• Water supply related works, and

• Sewerage and drainage connection.

Charges for private work will therefore be calculated on the basis of the cost to Council (inclusive of oncosts)/ normal market values plus a margin of 20% to cover administration and overhead costs. The total calculated cost will be subject to GST.

It is strongly recommended that a quotation/estimate be obtained from Council prior to requesting/ordering Private Work’s undertakings.

The client is required to authorise the work and agree to pay the estimated cost prior to work commencing.

10. Fees, charges and policies (Appendix 1)

(Provided in accordance with Section 404 of the Local Government Act 1993)

The following statement provides details of each fee and charge levied by Federation Council under the provisions of Chapter 15 Part 10 of the Local Government Act 1993. It outlines the nature of each fee or charge and the pricing policy used by Council in setting each fee or charge.

The fees and charges are presented under functional headings as provided by AAS27. Those goods and/or services subjected to GST have been identified in the attached Schedule of Fees and Charges as GST included.

Some goods and/or services supplied by Council have been declared "GST free" or are excluded under Division 81 of the legislation. For goods and/or services, which are "GST free" or excluded from GST no mention of GST appears in the Schedule of Fees and Charges.

10.1 Fees and charges key changes

The following changes of significance have been made to the schedule to fees and charges:

• Plan copies – Discontinue providing service

• Rental – Introduce minimum fee for Lease / Licence Preparation

• LGA Section 68 approval – The Act specifies a range of events / activities where approvals are required to be obtained from council, in addition to one off event/ activity, a 12 months approval is introduced.

• Waste disposal charges – New contractor appointed for disposal of bedding, tyres and soft furnishing resulting in unprecedented price changes.

Mattresses - Single/Double $59.10 $42.00 -28.93%

Mattresses - Queen/King $93.60 $42.00 -55.13%

Tyre R<20 – each

$23.35 $24.00 2.78%

Tyre R20 to R40 – each $46.63 $26.00 -44.24%

Tyre R>40 – each $93.25 $28.00 -69.97%

Lounge - 1 seat

Lounge - 2 seat $21.80

Lounge - 3 seat $33.35 $47.00 40.93%

Lounge - additional seat $11.55 $0.00 -100%

New partner, new prices. We’re passing on some big savings on mattresses (down over 50% for some!), though you'll notice an increase if you're dropping off an old sofa.

10.2 Review of pricing to send better price signals

In late 2023 Council received the Independent Review report from the University of Newcastle, along with a list of 77 recommendations for Council consideration. The following two recommendations relate to Council’s determination of fees and charges.

1. Provide better price signals. Full cost recovery should be targeted according to long run marginal cost for all non-regulated prices except where a clearly articulated subsidy is in place (see next point). Even where a subsidy is in place, resident consumers need to be advised of the full cost of the good or service. We suggest Council divide non-regulated fees and charges into four equal lists. Each year, the relevant Director or Manager should be asked to accurately cost each item on a given list. Revised prices should then go to the Council for a decision. This task is not about getting more revenue – it is about improving economic efficiency, ensuring taxes are spent for the purpose that they were levied, and also dispelling deeply embedded fiscal illusion.

2. For merit subsidies, Council should clearly articulate: (i) what is the merit inherent in the good or service, (ii) what the goal of the subsidy is (and how this will be measured), and (iii) the date on which the merit subsidy will be reviewed.

11. Policy History

Version Date Changes / Amendments

1.0 21 April 2026 Draft for Council in principle adoption

1.1 19 June 2026

12. Reviews

Update with changes for:

• Rating structure as adopted on 16 June 2026;

We’re sharpening our pencils on pricing. Following expert advice, we're making sure our prices match what it costs to run things where we can

• Update Interest Rate on Overdue Rates and Charges for the period 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 to 9.5% per annum;

• Update Section 603 Certificate with the approved fee for the 2026/27 financial year of $105;

• Update fee unit for statutory fees under Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979;

• Update Liquid Trade Waste fees to reflect the newly adopted Local Approval Policy for Trade Waste;

• Section 64 Developer Servicing Plans fees: Headworks’ contribution 2026/2027 fee indexed to CPI of 4.40%; and

• Update cemeteries fees on statutory Interment Service Levy, linguistic updates to replace 'Right of Burial' provisions, adjust lawn cemetery interment fees, and fee structural revisions for Urana, Boree Creek, Oaklands, and Hopefield due to capacity change.

Review annually or as required.

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Record No: 26/15559

Adopted: 16 June 2026

NSW councils providea range ofimportant services to their communities. These services may include community services, sporting and recreation services, environmental planning, public health, environmental protection and waste collection, treatment and disposal. Councils may charge and recover an approved fee for any service it provides, other than a service provided, or proposed to be provided, on an annual basis for which it is authorised or required to make an annual charge under section 496 or 501.

Pricing methodology

Council will charge a rangeoffees as detailed withinthe Schedule of Fees and Charges section. The legislative basis for these fees may be found in section 608 of the Local Government Act 1993, which provides that Council may charge and recover an approved fee for any service it provides, including the following:

 supplying a service, product or commodity;

 giving information;

 providing a service in connection with the exercise of Council’s regulatory functions, including receiving an application for approval, granting an approval, making an inspection and issuing a certificate; and

 allowing admission to any building or enclosure.

Council is striving to implement a user pay principle while being ever mindful of the capacity of the client to pay. Therefore, some of the fees set by Council will not recover the full cost of providing the goods and services in order to support the provision of services and to alleviate the burden that would otherwise be unfairly placed upon ratepayers. Council has given due consideration to the following factors in determining the appropriate price for each fee:

 the cost of providing the service;

 whether the goods or service are supplied on a commercial basis;

 the importance of the service to the community;

 the capacity of the user to pay;

 the impact of the activity on public amenity;

 competitive market prices; and

 prices dictated by legislation.

Council discloses its pricing policy by showing a pricing code against each individual fee within the Schedule of Fees and Charges, as:

Full Cost Recovery (F)

Partial Cost Recovery (P)

Council recovers all direct and indirect costsof the service (including depreciation of assets employed).

Council recovers less than the Full Cost. The reasons for this may include community service obligations and legislative limits.

Statutory Requirements (S) Price of the service is determined by Legislation.

Market Pricing (M)

Zero Cost (Z)

Deposit (D)

The price of the service is determined by examining alternative prices of surrounding service providers.

Council absorbs the full cost of delivery.

Refundable security deposit against possible damage to Council property.

In applying the above pricing basis to fees, Council considers the following factors as outlined in section 610D of the Act:

 The cost of providing the service - the Full Cost Recovery method is used as a benchmark in this instance. This includes any debt and servicing costs, depreciation and maintenance associated with the provision of the service

 The price suggestedfor that serviceby arelevant industry body or ina scheduleofcharges published, from time to time by the Office of Local Government

 The importance of the service to the community - this is considered in determining any potential community service obligations or community benefit particularly under a Partial Cost Recovery or Zero Cost method

 Any factors specifiedintheregulations-specified inthe LocalGovernment(General)Regulation2005 or other applicable legislation

The cost to Council of providing a service in connection with the exercise of a regulatory function need not be the only basis for determining the approved fee for that service. A higher fee or an additional fee may be charged for an expedited service provided, for example, in a case of urgency.

All fees are quoted in “GST Inclusive” terms, as this is the relevant price to the customer. However, it should be recognised that, within the Schedule of Fees and Charges, there are many fees that do not attract GST. These fees have either been specifically exempted by the GST legislation or have been included within the Division 81 determination as the Australian government has deemed that the customer does not actually receive a taxable supply in consideration for the fee. The latter excludes many fees for regulatory services that are not provided within a competitive environment, and other forms of information that are provided on a non-commercial basis.

DishonouredCheque

BooksforSale

GeneralOfficeServices

GovernmentInformation(PublicAccess)Act

AdvertisinginUranaDistrictNewsletter

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CustomerCompiled-PerMonth

CustomerCompiled-PerAnnum

UranaDistrictMaps

RatepayersareabletoregisterforeNoticesathttps://federationcouncil.formsport.com.auwithcurrentandhistoricalrecordavailable intheportal.Followingregistration,ratesandwaternoticeswillbedeliveredviaemail.

Outstandingaccounts

IncludescostsassociatedwithEarlyStageIntervention(prelegalaction)i.e.visit,meditation,financialcounselling

Certificates

SomeofthesefeesarelegislatedandwillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule 4oftheEP&ARegulation2021.

PublicOrderandSafety

Petregistrationannualpermit

From 1 July 2020 the NSW Government has introduced annual permits for owners of non-desexed cats, restricteddogbreeds,anddogsdeclaredtobedangerous.

Thisfeeisapplicabletoownersofcatsnotdesexedbyfourmonthsofageinadditiontotheirone-offlifetimepetregistrationfee.

anddeclaredtobedangerousdogbreeds

Ownersofdogsofarestrictedbreedordeclaredtobedangerouswillberequiredtopayanannualpermitinadditiontotheir

lifetimepetregistrationfee.Thisappliestodogsthatarealreadyregistered.

Dog/CatLifetimeRegistrations

ImpoundingFees

MiscellaneousImpoundingFees

CompanionAnimalsReleaseFees

SaleofImpoundedDog/Cat

LivestockImpounding

Councilwillrecovertheactualcostsofalivestockimpoundingexercise fromtheidentifiedownerpriortoreleaseofsale

ImpoundingFee–AllLivestock(includingHorses,Cattle,Sheep,Goats& Pigs)-perheadperday(uptomaximum20head)

FeedingFee–AllLivestock(includingHorses,Cattle,Sheep,Goats& Pigs)-perheadperday(uptomaximum20head)

Licences/PublicHealthAct

Environment

NoxiousWeeds

WasteFacilityLevy

AllRatepayers–WasteFacility/EnvironmentalLevy

CouncilprovidesaWastefacilityinCorowaandHowlongandatransferstationinMulwala.LimitedaccessatUranaandOaklands disposalsites(includingprovisionsfordecommissioningwhenenvironmentalissuesoccur).

WasteDisposalCharges-Corowa,Howlong,MulwalaTransferStation,Urana andOaklands

Pleasenote-allwastesnotgeneratedwithinthemunicipalityattracta20%surpluscharge.

Wheeliebin

Householdwasteacceptedonly(notcommercialorigin)

Smallload Householdwasteacceptedonly(notcommercialorigin)

Mediumload

Householdwasteacceptedonly(notcommercialorigin)

Largeload

Householdwasteacceptedonly(notcommercialorigin)

Truckload

Tyre

BinCollectionServices

CommunityServicesandEducation

Preschool(MobileService)

HousingandCommunityAmenities

Cemeteries

IntermentServicesLevy

TheLevywillnotapplytointermentofdestitutepeopleorchildrenundertheageof12.

LawnCemetery:Corowa,HowlongandMulwala

Allintermentfeesincludegravediggingandperpetualmaintenance.

MonumentalCemetery:Corowa,HowlongandMulwala

AllintermentfeesDONOTincludegravediggingormonumentalworks.

ofburialplot(ForadvancereservationsaddPerpetualInterment Rightissuefee)seeIntermentRightsection

GeneralGraveDigging(FuneralDirectorstoarrangewithContractor) Asarranged

IntermentofAshes

Allashesintermentsincludetheplaque&perpetualmaintenance.

ColumbariumWalls-Corowa,HowlongandMulwala

addPerpetualInterment Right

inColumbariumniche-Plaque

MemorialTree-CorowaandHowlong

Doesnotincludeengravingongranitedesks

Purchaseofintermentofashesplot(Foradvancereservationsadd PerpetualIntermentRightissuefee)seeIntermentRightsection

Gardenlocation-Corowa

Allintermentfeesincludeplaqueandperpetualmaintenance.

Purchaseofburialplot(ForadvancereservationsaddPerpetualInterment Rightissuefee)seeIntermentRightsection

Gardenlocation-Corowa   [continued]

IndividualRose-Corowa,MulwalaandHowlong

FromFY23/24onwards,Councilwillbephasingoutindividualroseplots. Allintermentfeesincludeplaqueandperpetualmaintenance.

PerpetualInterment

MonumentalCemetery:Urana,BoreeCreek,Oaklands&Hopefield

AllintermentfeesDONOTincludegravedigging.

ofburialplot(ForadvancereservationsaddPerpetualInterment Right

RuralAshIntermentSections:Urana,BoreeCreek,Oaklands&Hopefield

MiscellaneousCharges

RightofBurial(reservationofgravesorashes)

WaterSupplies

WaterSupplyfromStandpipe-Corowa,Howlong,MulwalaandBalldale

WaterSupplyfromStandpipe-Urana,BoreeCreek,RandandOaklands

WaterSuppliesforCorowa,Mulwala,HowlongandBalldale

ConnectionFees

StandardWaterConnectionFee(AllTowns)-wheretappingandpropertyservicelead

StandardWaterConnectionFee(AllTowns)

SuppliesforCorowa,MulwalaandHowlong UsageConsumptionCharges

Themeasurementreferstometersizeandnotpipesize

WaterSupplieschargesforBalldale

SewerageServices

ResidentialPricing-Corowa,HowlongandMulwala

ResidentialPricing-UranaandOaklands

Non-ResidentialPricing

LiquidTradeWasteCharges

Category3-Large20kL/dayandindustrial   [continued]

ExcessMassCharges

ExcessMassCharges   [continued]

BiochemicalOxygenDemand(BOD)

SewerageDrainagePlans

EffluentDisposalvesselpump-outunit-Mulwala

RecreationandCulture

Swimmingpools

UranaandOaklandsSwimmingPools

HowlongSwimmingPool

CorowaAquaticCentre

CorowaAquaticCentre   [continued]

Sportsground

RandSportsGround

HallBonds&Cleaning

CorowaCivicCentreandHowlongResourceCentre

UranaProgressAssociation

EconomicAffairs

CaravanPark-BallPark

Minimumstayof2nightsinallaccommodationexceptforBudgetCabins(where1nightstaysareaccepted) Stay7nights-Get7thNightFree-Onlyappliesinnon-peaktimes.

PoweredSites

Allbasedon2people ratepernight

Sites

CaravanPark-Urana

UnpoweredSites

to$45persite

Others

HireRatesforPrivateWorks,StateRoads,etc By

PlanthireratesaresetfromtimetotimeonthebasisoftheinternalcosttoCouncil(inclusiveofon-costs)/normalmarketvalues, plusamarginof20%tocoveradministrationandoverheadcosts.ThetotalcalculatedcostwillbesubjecttoGST.

Councilpricingreflectsnatureofserviceandcosts.Totalchargewillincludemin.1hourhireplussiteestablishmentcostandreturn inadditiontothetimeworked.Majorprivateworks-pricetobeobtainedbyquotation.

Note1:

AllCouncilplantisonlytobeoperatedbycompetentCouncilstaff.Staffmaydonateoutofnormalworkinghourswagesto communityorganisations.

Note2:

Pleasenoteovertimerateswillapplyifworkistobeundertakenorcompletedoutsideofnormalworkinghours.

Note3:

Councilpricingreflectsnatureofserviceandcosts-Duetounpredictablenatureofcostsrelatingtothesupplyofmaterialsfor privatework,itisnotpossibletoprovideascheduleoffeesforvariousworks.Feesforworkswillbeonthebasisoftotalcostplus 20%marginplusGST.

Note4:

Bondswillbereleasedsubjectto satisfactorycompletionoftheworks.Bond administrationissubjecttorelevantcouncil policiesandprocedures

Rental

Lease/LicencePreparation

DevelopmentFees

DevelopmentApplicationFees

ThesefeeswillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule4oftheEP&ARegulation 2021.

EstimatedDevelopmentCost(GSTexempt)

Upto$5,000

$5,001to$50,000

$50,001to$250,000

$250,001to$500,000

$500,001to$1,000,000

$1,000,001to$10,000,000

$153.00 $0.00 $153.00 S

$234plusanadditional$3foreach$1,000 (orpartof$1,000)oftheestimatedcost. S

$488plusanadditional$3.64foreach $1,000(orpartof$1,000)bywhichthe estimatedcostexceeds$50,000.

$1,607plusanadditional$2.34foreach $1,000(orpartof$1,000)bywhichthe estimatedcostexceeds$250,000 S

$2,419plusanadditional$1.64foreach $1,000(orpartof$1,000)bywhichthe estimatedcostexceeds$500,000

$3,627plusanadditional$1.44foreach $1,000(orpartof$1,000)bywhichthe estimatedcostexceeds$1,000,000

Morethan$10,000,000 $22,008plusanadditional$1.19foreach $1,000(orpartof$1,000)bywhichthe estimatedcostexceeds$10,000,000 S

DevelopmentAdvertisingFees

ThesefeeswillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule4oftheEP&ARegulation 2021.

feefordevelopmentapplicationthatisreferredtothedesign reviewpanelforadvice

Integrated/Designated/DevelopmentRequiringConcurrence

ThesefeeswillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule4oftheEP&ARegulation 2021.

SubdivisionFees(DevelopmentApplication)

SomeofthesefeesarelegislatedandwillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule 4oftheEP&ARegulation2021.

OtherPlanningandEnvironmentFees

SomeofthesefeesarelegislatedandwillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule

ModificationofConsent

ThesefeeswillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule4oftheEP&ARegulation 2021.

ModificationofConsent   [continued]

s4.55(2)ors4.56(1)–PotentialenvironmentalimpactorDevelopmentfor useonly–notinvolvingtheerectionofabuilding,thecarryingoutofwork, thedemolitionofaworkorbuilding,subdivisionorthelike

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoesnotinvolveminor environmentalimpact-Upto$5,000

or50%originalfeewhicheveris greater. S

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoesnotinvolveminor environmentalimpact-$5,000-$250,000foreach$1,000orpartthereof $118plus$1.50per$1,000inexcessof $5,000 S

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoesnotinvolveminor environmentalimpact-$250,001-$500,000foreach$1,000orpartthereof $694plus$0.85per$1,000inexcessof $250,000 S

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoesnotinvolveminor environmentalimpact-$500,001-$1millionforeach$1,000orpartthereof $988plus$0.50per$1,000inexcessof $500,000 S

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoesnotinvolveminor environmentalimpact-$1,000,001-$10Millionforeach$1,000orpart thereof $1,368plus$0.40 per$1,000inexcessof $1,000,000 S

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoesnotinvolveminor environmentalimpact-Morethan$10millionforeach$1,000orpart thereof

AdditionalfeeifnoticeisrequiredundertheActs4.55(2)

ReviewDevelopmentDeterminationFees

ThesefeeswillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule4oftheEP&ARegulation 2021.

EstimatedDevelopmentCost(GSTexempt)

InaccordancewithClause256&Schedule4EnvironmentalPlanningandAssessmentRegulation2021aMaximumFeeof$190is payablefordevelopmentinvolvingtheerectionofadwelling-housewithanestimatedcostofconstructionof$100,000orless.

$5,001to$250,000 $119plusanadditional$1.50foreach $1,000(orpartof$1,000)oftheestimated cost.

InaccordancewithClause256&Schedule4EnvironmentalPlanningandAssessmentRegulation2021aMaximumFeeof$190is payablefordevelopmentinvolvingtheerectionofadwelling-housewithanestimatedcostofconstructionof$100,000orless.

$250,001to$500,000

$500,001to$1,000,000

$1,000,001to$10,000,000

Morethan$10,000,000

Reviewofdecisiontorejectornotdetermineadevelopmentapplication undertheAct,Section8.2(1)(c.)iftheestimatedcostofthedevelopment applicationis-lessthan$100,000

$693plusanadditional$0.85foreach $1,000(orpartof$1,000)bywhichthe estimatedcostexceeds$250,000. S

$989plusanadditional$0.50foreach $1,000(orpartof$1,000)bywhichthe estimatedcostexceeds$500,000

$1,369plusanadditional$0.40foreach $1,000(orpartof$1,000)bywhichthe estimatedcostexceeds$1,000,000 S

$6,567plusanadditional$0.27foreach $1,000(orpartof$1,000)bywhichthe estimatedcostexceeds$10,000,000 S

$0.00 $76.00 S

EstimatedDevelopmentCost(GSTexempt)   [continued]

Reviewofdecisiontorejectornotdetermineadevelopmentapplication undertheAct,Section8.2(1)(c.)iftheestimatedcostofthedevelopment applicationis-$100,000-$1million

Reviewofdecisiontorejectornotdetermineadevelopmentapplication undertheAct,Section8.2(1)(c.)iftheestimatedcostofthedevelopment applicationis-Morethan$1million

AppealagainstdeterminationofmodificationapplicationundertheAct section8.9

NoticeofapplicationforreviewofdeterminationundertheActSection8.3

OtherfeesPart9EP&ARegulation2021

thatwas

forthe applicationthesubjectofappeal

ThesefeeswillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule4oftheEP&ARegulation 2021.

ConsiderationofrequestforMinisterorPlanningSecretarytorefermatter totheIndependentPlanningCommissionorSydneydistrictorregional planningpanelundertheregulationSection262(1)

ReferralofmatterbyMinisterorPlanningSecretarytotheIndependent PlanningCommissionoraSydneydistrictorregionalplanningpanelunder theRegulationSection262(2)

PublichearingbyIndependentPlanningCommissionundertheAct, Section2.9(1)(d)-

ConstructionCertificatesandComplyingDevelopmentCertificatesFees

ResidentialClass10

Includesnonhabitablegarage,pergola,shed,carport,fence,aerial,wall,poolandsign

ResidentialClass1-excludesboardinghouse

Includes single detached house or fire separated house, boarding house >

and/or 12 persons accomodation

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Class2to9buildings 200

Wherenosquaremeterageapplicable,i.e.swimmingpools,fences, retainingwalls.

ReviewOfConstructionCertificateAndIssueOfNewCertificate(Including GST)

ConstructionCertificateandInspectionsforRuralbuilding-includesupto3 inspections

BuildingInspectionFees

ResidentialClass10-includesupto3inspections

Packageincludescriticalstageinspectionsonly(includesnonhabitablegarage,pergola,shed,carport,fence, aerial,wall,pool,sign)

ResidentialClass1-excludesboardinghouses-includesupto5inspections

Package includes critical stage inspections only (includes single detached house or fire separated house, boardinghouse>300sqmand/or12personsaccommodation)

Commercial/RetailClasses2to9

-

includesupto6inspections

Package includes critical stage inspections only (includes 2 or more sole occupancy units, other residential, office,shop,dwellingsinsideclass5,6,7,8&9,health,placeofpublicassemblyorworship,church,schools, club)

Other Wherenosquaremeterageapplicable,i.e.swimmingpools,fences, retainingwalls.

Other   [continued]

MinorDevelopmentPackages

ResidentialMinorDevelopmentsestimatedcost

BuildingCertificateSec6.26

BuildingCertificateSec6.26-Authorisedwork

ThesefeeswillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule4oftheEP&ARegulation 2021.

BuildingCertificateSec6.26-Unauthorisedwork

ThesefeeswillbeindexedannuallyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSchedule4oftheEP&ARegulation 2021.

LocalGovernmentActSection64DeveloperServicingPlans

ThesecontributionwillbeindexedanupdatedinaccordancewithCPIfromthe3rdquarterof2025/2026once known

PerWaterEquivalentTenement(ET)

HowlongandMulwala

PerSewerageEquivalentTenement(ET)

Corowa,HowlongandMulwala

LocalGovernmentActSection68Approval

PlumbingandDrainage

PerSingleStoreyDwelling/Unit(includesApplication/Approvalandupto3 inspections)

PerDoubleStoreyDwelling/Unit(includesApplication/Approvalandupto 3inspections)

ResidentialAlterationsandSwimmingPools(includesApplication/Approval and1inspection)

PerCommercial/Industrialfirecompartment(includesApplication/Approval andupto3inspections)

OtherApprovals

Section68Approvalsnotlistedabove-oneoffevent/activity

LGASection68Approvalsnotlistedabove-12monthapproval

RiverinaRegionalLibraryFeesandCharges

ExternalCharges

ThesefeesaresetbytheRiverinaRegionalLibrairesandwillbeupdatedoncetheyareadopted.

VisitorandNon-Resident*MembershipFee(non-refundable)–validfor12 months(alimitof4physicalloansatanyonetimeandnoaccessto eResources)

*ApersonwhodoesnothaveacurrentmembershipwithanotherPublicLibraryinNSW

RRLmembershipforVictorianresidentsofWahgunyahandYarrawongalimitedmembershipnocharge(alimitof4physicalloansatanyonetime andnoaccesstoeResources)

Alimitof4physicalloansatanyonetimeandnoaccesstoanyotherphysicalorelectroniccollections,programsorservices

RRL

Processing/cataloguingfeeforadditionalitems–processedbookitemwith cataloguing $9.00-$35.00 dependingonspecifications

Processing/cataloguingfeeforadditionalitems–processednon-bookitem withcataloguing(includesDVD/MP3cases)

$13.00-$38.00 dependingonspecifications

Processing/cataloguingfeeforadditionalitems–processeddigitiseditem withcataloguingandlinking $13.00-$29.00 dependingon

(1)

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoes notinvolveminorenvironmentalimpact-$250,001$500,000foreach$1,000orpart

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoes notinvolveminorenvironmentalimpact-$5,000$250,000foreach$1,000orpartthereof

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoes notinvolveminorenvironmentalimpact-$500,001$1millionforeach$1,000orpartthereof

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoes notinvolveminorenvironmentalimpact-Morethan $10millionforeach$1,000orpartthereof

Modificationunders4.55(2)ors4.56(1)thatdoes notinvolveminorenvironmentalimpact-Upto $5,000

ofburialplot(Foradvancereservations addPerpetualIntermentRightissuefee)see IntermentRightsection

ofintermentofashesplot(Foradvance reservationsaddPerpetualIntermentRightissue fee)seeIntermentRightsection

ofintermentplot(foradvancereservation addperpetualRightIssuefee)seeintermentright section

Reviewofdecisiontorejectornotdeterminea developmentapplicationundertheAct,Section8.2 (1)(c.)iftheestimatedcostofthedevelopment applicationis-lessthan$100,000

Reviewofdecisiontorejectornotdeterminea developmentapplicationundertheAct,Section8.2 (1)(c.)iftheestimatedcostofthedevelopment applicationis-More

(perclubofupto 10members)

RRLmembershipforVictorianresidentsof WahgunyahandYarrawonga-limitedmembership nocharge(alimitof4physicalloansatanyonetime andnoaccesstoeResources)

s4.55(2)ors4.56(1)–Potentialenvironmental impactorDevelopmentforuseonly–notinvolving theerectionofabuilding,thecarryingoutofwork, thedemolitionofaworkorbuilding,subdivisionor the

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