Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2020-2021
Consultation has concluded
Council decisions/outcomes
Council considered the feedback provided by the community and adopted the Annual Business Plan and budget for 2020-2021 at its meeting on 7 July 2020.
The feedback received will also be used to inform the 2021-2022 Annual Business Plan and Budget.
Read the feedback received in the Draft Annual Business Plan 2020-2021 community engagement outcomes report
Changes made to the plan were mostly related to capital works, and incorporated Federal government funding for projects at sites including Waterworld, the Road & Cycle Safety Centre, Tilley Reserve (lighting) and Lyons Reserve (irrigation).
More information about rates and our plans for the next 12 months can be found on our website
CWMS
Decisions were also made at the 7 July Council meeting in relation to the Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS), including the deferment of the setting of the 2020-21 CWMS service charge until 28 July 2020. Those residents connected to the CWMS network will receive a separate notice representing the 2020-21 service charge during August 2020.
In light of the decision by the South Australian Government to upgrade the CWMS network to SA Water sewer standard, Council also resolved to defer a portion of the planned CWMS renewal works. The works have been deferred while Council works with SA Water on how the proposed upgrade will proceed. While a portion of the renewal works has been deferred, detailed design of those CWMS segments identified for renewal in the CWMS Asset Management Plan will proceed as planned.
Background
The draft Annual Business Plan and Budget sets out our proposed projects, services and programs for the financial year and how we intend to fund them.
As part of the planning process, we invite the community to provide feedback on the draft plan for 2020-2021.
As we move into the 2020-2021 financial year, we continue to face extraordinary circumstances as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many in the community, Council has not been immune to the impacts of the virus, having to make a number of changes to our daily operations and the services we offer.
We must find a balance between what residents and other tiers of government expect of us, with what is appropriate and affordable, given our financial position.
We are proposing a 0% rate increase, excluding any increases due to growth, offering residents some much needed rate relief.
To get involved and have your say:
- Review the draft Annual Business Plan 2021-2021 and/or summary document - draft Annual Business Plan 2020-2021
- Provide your feedback by using the online feedback form below
- Ask a question in the Q&A tool below
Email and written submissions can also be provided - see the summary document for more details.
Note that due to COVID-19, we are unable to hold a public meeting this year.
Copies of the draft plan, summary document, and hard copy feedback form are also available at the Council's Civic Centre, 571 Montague Road, Modbury.
Following community consultation, Council will determine whether the direction and focus of this plan is appropriate and to what extent the proposed initiatives and standards of service will be funded.
