Your rates at work 2020/21

Waste collectionFind out what day of the week your bin is collected. Subject to change based on population growth.

Day of the week Suburb

Monday Byford Central, Darling Downs, Karrakup, Jarrahdale

Tuesday Byford

Wednesday Oakford, Oldbury

Thursday Cardup, Mundijong, Hopeland, Serpentine (west of railway)

Friday Mardella, Whitby, Serpentine East, Keysbrook

Recycling and bin collectionFor the foreseeable future, recycle bin collection will remain the same and will be carried out across all Shire suburbs every second week.

It is anticipated that this will change during the course of 2020/21 to have recycle bin collections split across all locations over a two week period. This will better utilise resources and improve collection services. Residents will be informed of any changes before they occur.

Public holiday collection changes• Christmas Day falls on a Friday, so collections will

be on the Saturday.• New Year’s Day falls on a Friday, bins collected on

Saturday• Good Friday, 2 April 2021 bins will be collected

Saturday, 3 April 2021

Got an issue with your bin?If your bin is damaged, please call our customer service team on 9526 1111. If your waste is not collected, please call our waste contractor Cleanaway on 9550 4755.

To order bins for a new property, upgrade your existing bins, or buy extra bins complete an application form online at sjshire.wa.gov.au/waste or visit us in person.

9526 1111 info@sjshire.wa.gov.au

www.sjshire.wa.gov.au

Your CouncillorsSouth WardShire President Cr Michelle Rich 0438 252 109 mrich@sjshire.wa.gov.au

Deputy Shire President Cr Dave Atwell 0417 974 131 datwell@sjshire.wa.gov.au

Cr Keira McConkey 0401 445 338 kmcconkey@sjshire.wa.gov.au

North WardCr Rob Coales 0425 031 976 rcoales@sjshire.wa.gov.au

Cr Bill Denholm 0401 691 380 bdenholm@sjshire.wa.gov.au

Cr Lauren Strange 0437 801 637 lstrange@sjshire.wa.gov.au

North West WardCr Morgan Byas 0437 661 776 mbyas@sjshire.wa.gov.au

Cr Michael Dagostino 0412 284 616 mdagostino@sjshire.wa.gov.au

Cr Dean Strautins 0488 992 966 dstrautins@sjshire.wa.gov.au

See budget poster inside

Shire President’s messageI am pleased to present the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s 2020-21 Budget, which has been developed with a 0% increase in the Shire’s rate revenue.

This means that 67% of rate payers will pay the same, or less, as last year, while others will notice an increase because of a revaluation of their property conducted by the State Government.

This year’s Budget represents a balance of continuing to deliver important programs, projects and services for our growing community, while also recognising the financial pressures households and businesses are facing in the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Shire, like every other business or organisation, is not immune from the challenges presented by COVID-19.

Through the adoption of our new Corporate Business Plan, as well as our revised Long Term Financial Plan, we have adjusted our priorities in line with the resources available.

We have also developed a Budget which ensures we support economic and community recovery as we work with our community to grow back stronger from COVID-19, together.

The Budget’s 0% increase in the Shire’s rate revenue was achieved through operational savings and efficiencies, drawing money from reserves as well as grant funding to assist with the delivery of key projects.

This year there will be a record investment in the Shire’s capital works program, with $10.3 million budgeted for the construction and upgrade of local roads and footpaths and community infrastructure renewal.

Some of the key projects and services the Shire will deliver over the next 12 months includes:

• $4.6 million to maintain our local parks, ovals and gardens

• $3.5 million to maintain roads, footpaths and drainage

• $1.6 million for emergency services and fire prevention

• $500,000 for planning of the Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct

• $500,000 for Trails development and renewal• $200,000 to establish the Watkins Road Transfer

Station

The Shire has also provided further support for households to pay their rates, with the adoption of its Financial Hardship Policy.

It is not the intention of Council to cause hardship to any ratepayer. The objective of this policy is to have a consistent, collaborative and supportive approach to recovery and collection of debts, including rates and charges.

For more information about the policy, and eligibility, contact the Shire’s Rates Team on 9526 1111.

I hope this brochure gives you clarity on the ways your rates are spent to help shape our local community.

Kind regards,

Cr Michelle Rich Shire President

To find out more on the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s adopted budget you can go to www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/budgets

Your ratesThis year the Shire’s 2020/21 Budget has been prepared with a 0% rate increase to the Shire’s income revenue. With the COVID-19 pandemic presenting unprecedented challenges for everyone in the community, Council is committed to providing support and relief to residents and businesses.

As a result of a revaluation by the Valuer General, some rates notices will be higher and some will be lower than last year however 67% of ratepayers will pay the same, or less, as last year.

How your rates are calculatedOur community contains a diverse range of property types, and to ensure the amount each ratepayer pays is equitable, Council has adopted five rate categories (differential rates).

Your rates contribution is calculated by multiplying the rate in the dollar for your rate category, by your valuation that is set by the Valuer General. Service charges like the Emergency Services Levy and the Waste Service Charge are then added resulting in your total contribution.

EXAMPLE: Property valuation ($17,500) x rate in the dollar (0.104396) = rate amount ($1826.93)

Rate amount ($1826.93) + waste fee ($477 for 240L bins) = total council bill ($2303.93)

*Emergency Services Levy not included in sum

Frequently Asked QuestionsFor more information on how rates are calculated, rate categories, concessions, registering for eRates, options of paying your rates and more go to www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/council/rates

More information is also found on the back of your rates notice.

Payment Arrangements – Formal Direct DebitYou can make a formal payment to have automatic deductions by direct debit on a Friday from your bank account. Go to www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/other-payments-arrangements

Community DevelopmentYouth services, volunteers, seniors programs, disability access and inclusion and community activation.

$2.21m

Community eventsCommunity events, initiatives and sponsorships that ensure that there is something happening in our community that everyone can enjoy.

$0.12m

Mundijong Public Library The operation of Mundijong Public Library including pop up libraries, regular programs, events, promotions and access to e-resources and online catalogue.

$0.62m

Community grants Grant programs to support community and sporting groups and individuals in the Shire. Local incorporated can also apply for grants to assist with equipment, events and projects through our grants program. For further details, please contact our Community Services team on 9526 1111.

$0.28m

Communications and customer engagement Communications and promotion of the services, programs and events delivered by the Shire, as well as our customer service and engagement.

$0.58m

Buildings and community facilities Refurbishment and upgrade of Shire buildings and facilities, routine maintenance as well as general running costs.

$0.48m

Parks and gardens Routine maintenance programs of our parks, ovals and gardens to ensure that we maintain the natural beauty of our public open spaces.

$4.66m

Infrastructure – roads, footpaths and drainage Improve the safety and standard of the Shire’s road network through our 13 localities, as well as delivering infrastructure.

$3.50m

Street lighting Lighting our local roads to improve visibility and safety.

$0.72m

Planning, subdivisions and building Planning and building applications, development compliance, swimming pool inspections and strategic planning for Shire-wide developments. This also includes planning for our future with financial commitments to ensure communities are well planned and reflect community aspirations.

$3.91m

*Figures have been rounded to the nearest $10,000. For accounting reasons and for ease of understanding, depreciation and asset disposals (loss) have been removed from the figures listed above. The depreciation and asset disposal (loss) figures are $8.86m and can be found in the 2020/21 Statutory Budget.

Protection of the environment Protecting the biodiversity of significant areas of bush land within the Shire, provision of free verge plant program as well as supporting Landcare SJ who continue to carry out important environmental projects in our community.

$0.34m

Waste and recycling services Regular bin collection service, delivery of waste initiatives and waste education promotion.

$3.60m

Emergency services Delivery of fire prevention work to ensure the safety of our residents, carrying out of firebreak inspections and providing support to volunteers. If you would like to become a volunteer, please contact the Emergency Services Team on 9526 1111.

$1.66m

Rangers and Community Safety Ranger patrols, animal controls (lost dogs, cats and other livestock and animals), delivery of Neighbourhood Watch program and implementation of Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan.

$0.63m

Public health Inspections of food premises, water testing, noise control and pest control.

$0.51m

Governance, strategy and accountability Managing the Shire’s finances, governance, occupational health and safety, tourism, local government elections, information technology, human resources, risk and rates services.

$6.36m

Members of Council Expenses relating to the Shire’s Council members, including fees payable to Councillors, training, meeting and administration support and the cost towards the civic areas used by administration staff.

$0.44m

Total Operating Expenditure Budget $30.61m*

How your rates build our community