The 2021/22 budget presents a $261.7 million financial blueprint for the City.
Through this budget process we have addressed key community needs such as funding initiatives to help find a solution for our homeless community, creating safer streets through a significant streetlight enhancement program and funding for events designed to bring vibrancy to our CBD.
Importantly, the City of Perth 2021/22 budget has been designed around our neighbourhoods and their respective needs.
Prior to drafting this budget, Councillors and executive met with neighbourhood groups to hear first-hand what their needs and wishes were. Strategically, each of these funded initiatives are consistent with the City’s objective of creating a city that is liveable, sustainable and prosperous.
This budget is measured responsible and delivers on key community needs while managing costs and debt.
Presenting this budget to you – the first for myself and my fellow Councillors – is a significant step in demonstrating that we have not only heard what residents and ratepayers have said, but we have acted on this feedback.
Many of our residents and ratepayers did it tough during COVID-19 last year and that is why I’m proud to report we are implementing a zero per cent increase in our rates this year. Put simply - there will be no increase to your council rates from last year.
This budget not only reinforces the accountability of this Council, but is responsive to the needs of the community and the current economic climate.
Message from the Lord Mayor
City of Perth Budget // 2021 / 22
Budget 2021/22
The City of Perth’s Budget for 2021/22 ensures the city is working for businesses big and small, for families, residents, shoppers and for all visitors to our city.
Basil Zempilas
Lord Mayor City of Perth
The City of Perth 2021/22 Budget is about delivering on the needs of our community in an efficient, responsive and accountable way.
This includes:
• A zero per cent rate increase
• Savings of $3.5 million for our ratepayers
• $48 million for capital program
• A budget of $203 million for services and programs to support the community
• No increase to parking fees and charges across the City of Perth.
Roe Street Enhancement - $13.9 million
This project aims to convert this precinct into a pedestrian and cycle friendly area with contemporary paving and cooling urban shade. This project is part of the Perth City Deal.
Lighting and electrical projects - $6.5 million
In paying homage to our title as ‘the City of Lights’, a streetlight enhancement program is underway in all areas of the City of Perth, including West Perth, Crawley, Northbridge and East Perth, leading to safer, more vibrant streets.
City Mall Upgrade - $1.5 million
The City will be investing in a program to refresh the Hay Street Mall. This is the first phase of a multi-year project to bring greater vitality to our major street precincts.
City of Perth Budget // 2021 / 22
Budget highlights The City of Perth’s total budget for 2021/22 is $261.7 million including:
Major Expenditure
Capital Expenditure
Parks
$12.2MCommunity Services
$10.3M
Community Amenity
$7.2M
Events and Activations
$11.1M
Sponsorship and Grants
$6.8M
Waste and Cleaning
$24.3M
Library Services
$6M
Infrastructure
$34.2M
Parking Management
$63.2M
City Planning
$9.7M
A budget with purposeThis budget was firmly guided by our desire for a city that is liveable, sustainable and prosperous.
By developing a clear and strong linkage to these aspirational pillars and reflecting them in how we respond to our community’s needs, we can focus on creating meaningful differences in our neighbourhoods and for Perth itself as one of the most liveable cities in the world.
Liveable
Sustainable
Prosperous
Shining the Light 2021, where local traders saw an increase of 250 per cent patronage
Major urban design initiatives, including development to the malls
Sustainable Wellington Square features 350 new trees
Did you know?
The Emergency Services Levy (ESL) is an annual charge paid by all property owners in WA. The annual levy is set by the State Government and billed through council rates notices – in 2021/22 the levy has been increased by 4.3 per cent. The amount is marked ‘Emergency Services Levy’ so you can easily distinguish the ESL amount from other council charges. While the City of Perth collects this levy, it is forwarded in full to DFES. For this year’s Budget the City of Perth has committed to a 0 per cent increase in rates. Put simply - there will be no increase to your council rates from last year however the total will be slightly higher than last year due to the 4.3 per cent ESL increase.
Where your rates go
Rates
Parking Fees
Fees and Charges
Operating Grants
Interest Revenue
Other Revenues
Profit and Assets
Capital Grants
Borrowing
Reserve Funds Used
Opening Balance
$98,332,904
$70,852,790
$18,952,125
$2,867,711
$2,859,146
$900,996
$259,891
$12,827,340
$0
$30,333,114
$23,556,924
Budget Fund Uses 2021/22
Budget Funding Mix 2021/22
Employee Cost
Material & Contracts
Utilities and Insurances
Interest Expense
Parking Levy
Other Expenses
Expense Provision
Debt Principal
Capital Renewals
Capital - Other
Reserves Funded
Closing Balance
$76,960,103
$54,935,415
$4,826,424
$226,587
$17,485,756
$3,682,958
$8,000,000
$3,840,860
$25,017,646
$23,609,999
$39,039,146
$4,656,974
29.9%20.8%
0.1%1.8%
1.8%1.4%
1.5%
3.1%
14.9%
9.5% 9.0%
6.7%
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11.6%
7.2%
1.1%
1.1%0/0%
0.3%
0.1%
4.9%
37.6%
27.1%
9.0%