Clermont Rag 10 March 2017

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CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday March 10, 2017

Get ahead of the game, prepay your rates With Isaac rates notices arriving from March 13, it’s time to get ahead of the game. Pay your rates by April 12 to receive a 10% discount on general rates. Rates help Council provide services like park and facility maintenance.

Chief Executive Officer Gary Stevenson PSM said ratepayers can shake off the dread of bill time by prepaying their rates. “Council offers a number of easy payment options including BPAY instalments weekly, fortnightly or monthly,” he said. “This is your chance to reduce the financial burden by paying your rates ahead of time. “Prompt payment of rates will secure a 10 per cent discount, if paid before Wednesday April 12. “Rates, collected from more than 10,000 Isaac properties, will help Council deliver essential services and capital projects. “These include maintenance and upgrades to local roads and water infrastructure to resource recovery, public facilities and much more.” Ratepayers who have encountered delays with the postal service in their area can register an email address with Council. “Council is happy to help by sending an additional electronic copy of your rates notice to a nominated email,” said Mr Stevenson. “If you’ve moved recently, please remember to update your details with Council so your rates notice can arrive on time.

“Some financial institutions can take up to three working days to process an electronic payment. “So please check with your bank or credit union to ensure your payment is received by Council in time to secure your discount.” To prepay your rates please contact Council’s Rating Team for more details and advice on the estimated amount. Council rates and charges that remain unpaid after April 12 will incur 11 per cent interest per annum, compounded daily. The 10 per cent discount applies to general rates, and excludes all special rates and charges, provided outstanding amounts and overdue rates and interest are paid in full by the due date. If you have not received your rates notice by March 27 please contact Council. Ratepayers can register their details and speak to Council’s Rating Team by calling 1300 ISAACS (1300 47 22 27) or email records@isaac.qld.gov.au between 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. To view a full breakdown of rates categories please view Council’s 2016-17 Budget – Connecting Our Communities at www.isaac.qld.gov.au

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