Agenda of Council - Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Council

27 June 2023

Council

MINUTES

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council held in the Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 30 May 2023, commencing at 10.01 am

PRESENT

Mayor	Mayor Jules Radich
Deputy Mayor	Cr Sophie Barker
Members	Cr Bill Acklin	Cr David Benson-Pope
	Cr Christine Garey	Cr Kevin Gilbert
	Cr Carmen Houlahan	Cr Marie Laufiso
	Cr Cherry Lucas	Cr Mandy Mayhem
	Cr Jim O'Malley	Cr Lee Vandervis
	Cr Steve Walker	Cr Brent Weatherall
	Cr Andrew Whiley

IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer), Gavin Logie (Chief Financial Officer), Robert West (General Manager Corporate and Quality), Jeanette Wikaira (Manahautū (General Manager Māori, Partnerships and Policy)), Paul Henderson (Acting General Manager Customer and Regulatory), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure and Development), John Christie (Manager Enterprise Dunedin), Leanne Mash (Communications and City Marketing Manager), Jeanine Benson (Group Manager Transport), Chris Henderson (Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions), David Ward (Group Manager 3 Waters), Scott McLean (Group Manager Parks and Recreation), Anna Nilsen (Group Manager Property), Ben Hogan (Transport Delivery Manager), Dr Raphael Krier-Mariani (Coastal Specialist), Stephen Hogg (Parks and Recreation Planner), Simon Smith (Asset and Funding Manager) and Clare Sullivan (Principal Committee Advisor).

Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson

1 Opening

Rev Shari Roy, Otago University Māori Chaplain opened the meeting with a Karakia.

2 Public Forum

2.1	Climate Crisis
	Duke McLeod spoke on the climate crisis and urged Council to find methods to address the climate emergency challenge. Mr McLeod responded to questions.

2.2	Dunedin Theatre Venue Options
	Jeremy Anderson spoke to his PowerPoint presentation on Dunedin Theatre Venue options and his suggestion that a multi-use theatre be built from containers. Mr Anderson responded to questions.

Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker): That the Council: Extends the Public Forum. Motion carried
2.3	Protect Otago Action Group
	Brandon Johnstone and Dr Olivier Jutel spoke on the proposed staff cuts at the University of Otago on behalf of staff, students and concerned residents. Mr Johnstone and Dr Jutel responded to questions.

3 APOLOGIES

There was an apology for early departure from Cr Christine Garey.

Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

Accepts the apology for early departure from Cr Christine Garey.

carried (CNL/2023/124)

4 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem):

That the Council:

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.

Motion carried (CNL/2023/125)

5 Declarations of interest

Members were reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

c) Notes the Executive Leadership Team Members’ Interest Register.

Motion carried (CNL/2023/126)

6 Confirmation of Minutes

6.1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – 27 APRIL 2023

Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Brent Weatherall):

That the Council:

a) Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting

held on 27 April 2023 as a correct record.

Motion carried (CNL/2023/127)

6.2 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – 22 MAY 2023

Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

a) Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting

held on 22 May 2023 as a correct record.

Motion carried (CNL/2023/128)

Reports

7 Actions From Resolutions of Council Meetings

A report from Civic provided an update on the implementation of resolutions made at Council meetings.

Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem):

That the Council:

a) Notes the Open and Completed Actions from resolutions of Council meetings.

Motion carried (CNL/2023/129)

8 Forward Work Programme for Council - MAY 2023
	A report from Civic provided the updated forward work programme for the 2022-2023 year.
	The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
	Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Sophie Barker): That the Council: a) Notes the updated Council forward work programme. Motion carried (CNL/2023/130)

9 Kettle Park Investigation of Historic Landfill
	A report from Transport provided the findings from the investigation on the contamination and physical extent of the historic Kettle Park landfill, and outlined the next steps that would be undertaken.
	The General Manager Infrastructure and Development (Simon Drew); Transport Delivery Manager (Ben Hogan) and Coastal Specialist (Dr Raphael Krier-Mariani) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 11.17 am.
	Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Bill Acklin): That the Council: a) Notes the Kettle Park Investigation of Historic Landfill report. Motion carried (CNL/2023/131)

10 Capital Expenditure Report - 2023/24 Annual Plan
	A report from Finance sought approval of the draft capital budget for inclusion in the 2023/24 Annual Plan.
Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 11.31 am and returned at 11.35 am. During discussion Cr Christine Garey returned to the meeting at 12.10 pm.
	The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) and Chief Financial Officer (Gavin Logie) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Sophie Barker): That the Council: Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes. Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 12.26 pm and reconvened at 12.30 pm. Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Council: Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes. Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 12.32 pm and reconvened at 12.33 pm. Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Marie Laufiso That the Council: Adjourns the meeting until 1.30 pm. Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 12.40 pm and reconvened at 1.31 pm.
	Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Steve Walker): That the Council: a) Approves the 2023/24 draft capital budget of $212.510m (including $95.008m for 3 Waters) for inclusion in the Annual Plan. b) Notes that the Accelerated 3 Waters programme for years 1-3 of the 10 year plan 2021-2031 was subject to the associated debt transfer being approved by the DIA. c) Notes staff would provide an update on the DIA approval process as part of the adoption of the Annual Plan on 27 June 2023. Division The Council voted by division For: Crs Bill Acklin, Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Kevin Gilbert, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (12). Against: Crs Carmen Houlahan, Cherry Lucas and Lee Vandervis (3). Abstained: Nil The division was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 3 Motion carried (CNL/2023/132)

11 Reserves Management Plan General Policies - Notice of Intent
	A report from Parks and Recreation sought approval to commence the public consultation process required by Section 41(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 to enable a review of the Reserves Management Plan General Policies 2005.
	The General Manager Community Services (Simon Pickford) and Parks and Recreation Planner (Stephen Hogg) responded to questions.
	Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Steve Walker): That the Council: a) Approves the Statement of Proposal and the high-level Stage 1 engagement question topics for the Reserves Management Plan General Policies, and the commencement of the public consultation process required by section 41(5) of the Reserves Act 1977. Motion carried (CNL/2023/133)

12 Proposed Event Road Closures for June - August 2023
	A report from Transport recommended Council approve temporary road closure applications relating to the following events: a) Dunedin Midwinter Carnival. b) FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
	The General Manager Infrastructure and Development (Simon Drew) and Group Manager Transport (Jeanine Benson) responded to questions.
	Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Lee Vandervis): That the Council: a) Resolves to close the roads detailed below (pursuant to Section 319, Section 342, and Schedule 10 clause 11(e) of the Local Government Act 1974): i) Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Dates: Friday 23 June and Saturday 24 June 2023. Postponement dates (in the case of the event not going ahead) are Friday 30 June and Saturday 1 July 2023. Roads and Times: From 12noon to 5.00pm. · Moray Place, in front of First Church only. From 5.00pm to 9.00pm. · Burlington Street, from SH1 to Moray Place. · Moray Place, from Lower Stuart Street to Princes Street. ii) FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Dates: Tuesday 18 July to Wednesday 2 August 2023. Roads and Times: · Harrop Street, full length - 9.00am to 5.00pm. Dates: Friday 21 July and Wednesday 26 July 2023. Roads and Times: · Anzac Avenue, between Logan Park Drive and Butts Road - 12 noon to 2.00pm. · Anzac Avenue, between Ravensbourne Road and Butts Road - 2.00pm to 8.00pm. · Union Street East, between Harbour Terrace and Anzac Avenue - 2.00pm to 8.00pm. · Butts Road, between Anzac Avenue and Logan Park Drive - 2.00pm to 8.00pm. · Logan Park Drive, from Anzac Avenue to Butts Road - 2.00pm to 8.00pm. · Albany Street, from Anzac Avenue to Forth Street - 6.00pm to 8.00pm. · Dundas Street, from Butts Road to Harbour Terrace - 6.00pm to 8.00pm. · Minerva Street, from Anzac Avenue to Parry Street West - 6.00pm to 8.00pm. · Parry Street West, from Minerva Street to end - 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Dates: Sunday 23 July 2023. Roads and Times: · Anzac Avenue, between Logan Park Drive and Butts Road - 2.30pm to 4.30pm. · Anzac Avenue, between Ravensbourne Road and Butts Road - 4.30pm to 10.30pm. · Union Street East, between Harbour Terrace and Anzac Avenue - 4.30pm to 10.30pm. · Butts Road, between Anzac Avenue and Logan Park Drive - 4.30pm to 10.30pm. · Logan Park Drive, from Anzac Avenue to Butts Road - 4.30pm to 10.30pm. · Albany Street, from Anzac Avenue to Forth Street - 8.30pm to 10.30pm. · Dundas Street, from Butts Road to Harbour Terrace - 8.30pm to 10.30pm. · Minerva Street, from Anzac Avenue to Parry Street West - 8.30pm to 10.30pm. · Parry Street West, from Minerva Street to end - 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Dates: Friday 28 July 2023. Roads and Times: · Anzac Avenue, between Logan Park Drive and Butts Road - 7.00am to 9.00am. · Anzac Avenue, between Ravensbourne Road and Butts Road - 9.00am to 3.00pm. · Union Street East, between Harbour Terrace and Anzac Avenue - 9.00am to 3.00pm. · Butts Road, between Anzac Avenue and Logan Park Drive - 9.00am to 3.00pm. · Logan Park Drive, from Anzac Avenue to Butts Road - 9.00am to 3.00pm. · Albany Street, from Anzac Avenue to Forth Street - 1.00pm to 3.00pm. · Dundas Street, from Butts Road to Harbour Terrace - 1.00pm to 3.00pm. · Minerva Street, from Anzac Avenue to Parry Street West - 1.00pm to 3.00pm. · Parry Street West, from Minerva Street to end - 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Dates: Sunday 30 July and Tuesday 1 August 2023. Roads and Times: · Anzac Avenue, between Logan Park Drive and Butts Road - 2.00pm to 4.00pm. · Anzac Avenue, between Ravensbourne Road and Butts Road - 4.00pm to 10pm. · Union Street East, between Harbour Terrace and Anzac Avenue - 4.00pm to 10pm. · Butts Road, between Anzac Avenue and Logan Park Drive - 4.00pm to 10pm. · Logan Park Drive, from Anzac Avenue to Butts Road - 4.00pm to 10pm. · Albany Street, from Anzac Avenue to Forth Street - 8.00pm to 10.00pm. · Dundas Street, from Butts Road to Harbour Terrace - 8.00pm to 10.00pm. · Minerva Street, from Anzac Avenue to Parry Street West - 8.00pm to 10.00pm. · Parry Street West, from Minerva Street to end - 8.00pm to 10.00pm. Motion carried (CNL/2023/134)

The meeting closed at 2.31 pm.

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MAYOR

Council

27 June 2023

Three Waters Reform Update and Submission on Water Services Entities Amendment Bill

Department: Executive Leadership Team and Legal

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report:

a) Provides an update to Council on Affordable Water Reform (previously called Three Waters Reform);

b) Summarises the Water Services Entities Amendment Bill (the WSEs Amendment Bill); and

c) Seeks a delegation to authorise the Council's Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Chair of the Infrastructure Services Committee, to (i) prepare a draft submission to Parliament’s Select Committee on the WSEs Amendment Bill; and (ii) send the finalised submission to the Select Committee.

2 The proposed key points for the draft submission are:

a) The service delivery model introduced by the Affordable Water Reform to date is still fundamentally flawed despite the amendments proposed in the WSEs Amendment Bill. There is still a risk that ratepayers/consumers are going to end up paying significantly more in combined rates and water charges under the service delivery model provided by the legislation compared to the status quo. Council questions why it should transfer such significant community assets if the model itself is flawed.

b) The extra time provided by the reset should be used to reconsider the underlying fundamentals of the reform and redesign the legislation to ensure the original economic objectives of the reform are achievable. The underlying financial modelling is flawed and needs to be recalculated.

c) Council is still concerned that:

i) The Government has not adequately addressed concerns regarding the repeal of existing protections against privatisation (e.g., section 130 of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA)).

ii) City planning processes will be hamstrung with the Water Service Entity (WSE) exerting investment power over Council’s ability to plan for future land use. There is the potential for WSEs to concentrate their funding in some locations and not others.

iii) Emergency management will be problematic.

These concerns remain notwithstanding Select Committee recommendations to strengthen relationship agreements under the Water Services Legislation Bill (the Legislation Bill).

d) Recent events in Auckland and the wider North Island re-emphasise the need for water reform and greater funding to ensure efficiencies and safety. However, such events do not point to the new model as being the only solution. Council question why ownership of water assets and governance need to change if the Government can provide mechanisms to address current restraints through more centralised functions such as the shared services option and WSE Funding Agency (WSFA) proposed under the current WSEs Amendment Bill.

e) Due to the extremely short period for submissions on the WSEs Amendment Bill, it is nearly impossible to consider what is being proposed let alone consult with Council’s community. For this to be a recurring theme on the introduction of each bill in the entire suite of legislation is cynical.

f) While Council considers that the reform should be redesigned, if the current reform is to proceed:

i) Council supports 10 WSEs under the WSEs Amendment Bill instead of four WSEs as provided under the current legislation. This is because 10 WSEs allows for greater representation by individual Councils on the Regional Representative Group (RRG). The level of representation and influence is still inadequate but is better than what is currently enacted.

ii) Council would like to ensure a merger proposal with other WSE(s) can only be implemented on agreement by all RRG representatives (or at least all territorial authority representatives on the RRG as underlying shareholders of the WSE).

iii) Council is concerned about resourcing demands and constraints due to extended transitional obligations, and the navigation of amended local government planning, reporting, and rating due to water reform.

iv) Council needs a fixed establishment date for Entity J, as certainty is critical to Council. This is for a variety of reasons, but Council is particularly concerned that the reforms have created and continue to create workforce retention and workload issues.

v) Council would like Entity J to be established on 1 July 2025 or, if this is not possible, on 1 July 2026. Council does not want Entity J to be established part way through a financial year as this is operationally challenging and comes with additional costs. Council seeks a specified date for the establishment of Entity J, in much the same way that the WSEs Amendment Bill records that the Northland and Auckland Water Services Entity will be established on 1 July 2024.

vi) Council is concerned about how a WSEs Funding Agency (WSFA) will work particularly the reference that a WSE may give a guarantee, an indemnity, or a security in respect of the performance of any obligation by the Funding Agency.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a) Notes the update on Affordable Water Reform (previously called Three Waters Reform).

b) Delegates authority to the Council's Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Chair of the Infrastructure Services Committee, to (i) prepare a draft submission to Parliament’s Select Committee on the WSEs Amendment Bill; and (ii) send the finalised submission to the Select Committee.

c) Authorises the Chair of Infrastructures Services (or his delegate) to speak to the submission.

BACKGROUND

Affordable Water (Three Waters) Reform Programme

3 In July 2020, the Government launched the Three Waters Reform Programme to reform local government three waters service delivery arrangements throughout New Zealand.

4 Since then, the Government has introduced a suite of legislative changes to support both regulatory and service delivery reform.

5 As part of regulatory reform, Taumata Arowai was established as a Crown entity in March 2021. Taumata Arowai became New Zealand's dedicated regulator of drinking water when the Water Services Act 2021 came into effect on 15 November 2021.

6 In October 2021, the Government announced local government participation in the Three Waters service delivery reform would be mandatory. Soon after, the Government released an exposure draft of the Water Services Entities Bill (WSEs Bill) that would establish the proposed four new WSEs.

7 The WSEs Bill received royal assent on 14 December 2022 and is now the Water Services Entities Act 2022 (WSEs Act).

8 The WSEs Act legislated to form four entities across New Zealand. The Council was included in Entity D which covered most of the South Island (in line with the Ngai Tahu takiwā).

9 Two further Bills were introduced in December 2022, namely the Water Services Legislation Bill (Legislation Bill) and the Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill (Regulation Bill).

10 Council submitted on the Legislation Bill and Regulation Bill on 28 February 2023.

11 Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Select Committee has reported back on both the Legislation Bill and Regulation Bill, and these Bills are currently awaiting their second reading in Parliament.

12 On 13 April 2023, the Government announced that there would be changes to the water services reform programme. These changes included increasing the number of new WSEs from four to ten (meaning there would be three WSEs in the South Island). Announcements indicated that DCC is to be part of the Otago and Southland WSE (also referred to as Entity J).

13 Entity J includes the territorial authorities of Dunedin City Council, Clutha District Council, Central Otago District Council, Queenstown-Lakes District Council, Gore District Council, Southland District Council, and lnvercargill City Council.

14 The announcement further stated Three Waters Reform would be renamed the Affordable Water Reform.

15 A further bill was introduced to Parliament on 16 June 2023 called the Water Services Entities Amendment Bill, adding further to the suite of water legislation.

16 The WSEs Amendment Bill would, if enacted, amend the WSEs Act so that there are ten WSEs established using a staggered approach, with entities being stood up from 1 July 2024 and complete by 1 July 2026. Further details are set out below.

DISCUSSION

Previous Council Submissions on the Affordable Water (Three Waters) Reform

17 Council has made submissions on Affordable Water (Three Waters) Reform, as summarised in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Summary of Council Submissions on Affordable Water (Three Waters) Reform

Legislation / Issue submitted on	Date Council Submission	Summary of Council Submission
Water Services Bill	1 March 2021	The Council supported the establishment of Taumata Arowai but sought further clarification on roles and responsibilities, changes to the LGA, funding and resourcing, exemptions from regulatory requirements, liability provision and source water risk management.
Feedback on Government Announcement of Water Reforms and Four-Entity Model.	30 September 2021	The Council requested more time to consult with the community and recommended Government needed to work with Councils and iwi / Maori. Council highlighted concerns regarding the control of land use planning.
Water Services Entities Bill	8 August 2022 (approved at Council Meeting of 26 July 2022)	The Council requested the service delivery reforms be paused and other service delivery options be considered. The Council suggested more detailed consideration was needed on three waters service delivery reform, resource management reform and local government review. Council was concerned there is a lack of ‘local voice’ as not all territorial authorities would have representation on the RRG. The Council recommended the Government consider smaller regional entities such as an Otago / Southland model.
Water Services Legislation Bill and Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill	28 February 2023 (approved at Council Meeting of 28 February 2023)	The Council submitted the reform is not workable and needs to be rethought. Council considered there is a risk of ratepayers / consumers paying more and that Council planning processes would be impacted subject to what Entity D focuses on. Council highlighted there were complexities on mixed stormwater ownership. Council was concerned it would still be viewed by the public as the ‘point of call’ for water supply and yet will have no control. The Council was concerned legislation will repeal existing protections against privatisation and decision-making powers would now sit with DIA.

18 The submission approved by Council on 26 July 2022 (dated 8 August 2022) was in response to the WSEs Bill. This submission highlighted several concerns the Council had with the proposed four entities model. The submission expressed that while Council accepted regulatory reform was necessary, the proposed service delivery model was not workable.

19 The submission stated that the proposal did not include enough detail on the practicalities of implementing the four entities model and Council was concerned localised decision making would be lost with many South Island territorial authorities not having a representative on the RRG. The Council considered the proposed model needed to be re-assessed and indicated a regional model such as an Otago/Southland Entity would be more suitable.

20 The submission approved by Council on 28 February 2023 was in response to the Legislation Bill and Regulation Bill. The Finance and Expenditure Select Committee reported back on 8 June 2023 (the “Recommendations”) on the Legislation Bill and Regulation Bill. The key recommendations set out on the Department of Internal Affairs’ (DIA) website include:

a) Further clarity as to how relationship agreements will work in practice to manage areas where cooperation between a WSE, Councils and other partners is required. The changes make clear that these agreements will now be binding and provide for dispute resolution.

b) WSEs must have a development code, which must set out a series of development principles that set out how a WSE will support and enable urban development and growth in their service area.

c) Clarify the Government’s intention that WSEs will pay rates.

d) Amend arrangements to provide further certainty for roles and responsibilities for stormwater management including in relation to urban water courses on private land.

e) Amend so that the ability to require Councils to pass-through billing on behalf of WSEs will expire on 30 June 2027 (instead of 30 June 2029).

f) Ensure the integrity, intent, and effect of Treaty settlement obligations are upheld by a WSE.

21 Set out below is a review of how the Recommendations address the points in DCC’s submission dated 28 February 2023 on the Legislation Bill (following the submission’s headings):

A. UNWORKABLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TERRITORIAL AUTHORITIES AND THE WSES

Planning

· Submission – Councils' city planning processes will be hamstrung with the WSE exerting investment power over Council’s ability to plan for future land use.

· Report Recommendations –

(i) Require WSEs no later than 12 months after the establishment date to prepare a development code (DC) (with the objective of being more responsive to planning processes and growth yet still being consistent with local authority plans etc).

(ii) Obtain approval for DC from the Commerce Commission.

(iii) Outline principles for drafting DC, including that WSEs support, enable, and are responsive to planning processes and growth for additional housing and urban development. Also require, the DC to provide for operational considerations, including the form of applications, engineering design standards, and connection application criteria.

(iv) The DC must specify how disputes are to be resolved for infrastructure connections or disconnections.

(v) Also refer to mandatory content under relationship agreements.

Stormwater

· Submission – The complexities of a mixed ownership stormwater model will result in gross inefficiencies operationally and make handling emergency events difficult.

· Report Recommendations:

(i) WSE must manage and maintain water service infrastructure in its service area (including meeting the costs of doing so) e.g., watercourses on private land that are part of the stormwater network of a WSE unless owned or operated by a public stormwater network owner or operator.

(ii) Require landowners to notify WSEs before undertaking any work that might affect water services infrastructure. WSEs may then impose reasonable conditions relating to work undertaken by a landowner.

(iii) Where a landowner has interfered with a watercourse without consent or has breached a stormwater network rule, that owner is responsible for either eliminating impairments to the stormwater network on their land in a timely fashion to an acceptable standard or meet the costs of the WSEs doing so.

(iv) Consolidate stormwater management plans and rules into a single instrument, becoming “stormwater management strategies”.

(v) Stormwater management plans must include geographical zones indicating areas that each stormwater network serves and include maps (also referred to re stormwater charging).

(vi) Also refer to mandatory content under relationship agreements.

Relationship Agreement

· Submission – The Council recommends amendment to section 468 to widen content of the relationship agreement and amendment to section 469 to provide a statutory basis.

· Report Recommendations –

(i) Make agreements ‘binding’ between the parties.

(ii) Prescription of mandatory content including how the parties will work together on statutory functions, powers, or duties e.g., stormwater management, spatial and land use planning, emergency management, Treaty settlement obligations.

(iii) More detailed dispute resolution clauses.

(iv) Distinction from optional service level agreements.

(v) Agreements are entered no later than three months before establishment, and a default position should parties be unable to agree on terms and conditions for the agreement.

Carrying Out Works

· Submission – The Council requires a longer minimum notice period if a WSE proceeds to carry out any work on or under road.

· Report Recommendation - no amendment discussed or marked up in the legislation.

Transfer of Assets and Debts

· Submission – Further consultation should be given to Council in relation to the preparation of and Minister’s approval of the allocation schedule. Also, further clarity regarding disputed or missed land as well as intentions relating to subdivision. Council must also be as much a determiner of the debt amount as the DIA.

· Report Recommendation –

(i) Minister be required to inform affected councils in writing of any decision to amend the allocation schedule, provide reasons for any changes, and give those councils a reasonable opportunity to comment on the amendments.

(ii) More detail at clause 54, Schedule 1 relating to debt payment including the opportunity for local government organisation to make written comments on a draft debt payment schedule and allowing a payment to be made in instalments. Stating the payment must be paid in full five years after the establishment date.

Subsidiaries

· Submission – Council recommended amendment to Schedule 5 to require oversight of subsidiaries by the RRG and to be subject to WSE constitutions.

· Report Recommendations – Greater accountability provisions requiring subsidiaries to provide any information required by a WSE to enable entities to prepare their planning and performance obligations. Ensuring that subsidiaries are required to have annual reports. Also extending the engagement requirements to apply to subsidiaries if performing a function of a WSE that required engagement.

B. IMPOSED OBLIGATIONS ON COUNCILS

Councils Collecting Charges (Pass-Through Billing)

· Submission – WSEs need to ensure their capability to bill for their own service from establishment just like any other New Zealand business.

· Report Recommendation – Clauses moved to transitional provisions and expiry date shortened from 30 June 2029 to 30 June 2027 which they believe is enough time for the WSEs to set up their own billing service.

Stormwater Charging

· Submission – The Council recommends removal of clause 63 Schedule 1 from the Legislation Bill.

· Report Recommendation – Deletion of clause 63, Schedule 1.

Sharing of Information

· Submission - Council’s compensation for sharing the rating information should provide for delivering on the request as well as contribution to the keeping and maintaining of the database.

· Report Recommendation – no amendment discussed or marked up in the legislation.

Resourcing

· Submission – General comments regarding resource constraints due to Reform demands, transition secondments and uncertainty regarding Long Term Plans.

· Report Recommendation – no general comment.

C. UNFAIR BURDEN ON THE RATEPAYER

Rating of WSE Assets

· Submission - It is unacceptable for the Council to lose such a considerable funding source. The Council recommends the removal of clause 137 (rateability of WSE) and clause 342 (WSE’s non-rateable in respect of pipes or assets that run through property that it does not own) of the Legislation Bill and clause 342.

· Report Recommendation – Deletion of clause 137 of the Legislation Bill making land transferred to the WSE rateable. No amendment discussed regarding clause 342.

Government Policy Statements

· Submission – The Council recommends amendment to section 133(2) of the WSE Act to explicitly state how the Government intends supporting stakeholders to achieve a GPS and requiring a cost-benefit analysis.

· Report Recommendation – no amendment to section 133(2) discussed or marked up in the legislation.

Crown’s Exemption from Connection Charges

· Submission - The Crown should be liable for infrastructure charges like any other developer.

· Report Recommendation – The Crown remains exempt from paying water infrastructure contributions, but this does not apply to Kainga Ora.

Rural Supplies

· Submission – Redrafting required to allow an opt out prior to transfer.

· Report Recommendation – No opt out prior to transfer indicated but further amendment made around costs, binding referendum and polling arrangements as well as moving this section on transfer of small mixed-use rural water supplies to the transitional provisions.

Water Services Entities Amendment Bill 2023 (Current Bill for Submission)

22 On 16 June 2023, the WSEs Amendment Bill was introduced.

23 The WSEs Amendment Bill, if enacted, would:

a) Establish 10 new WSEs, with the new WSEs being more closely based on existing regional boundaries.

b) Have a staggered approach to WSE establishment dates, with all WSEs being established between 1 July 2024 and 1 July 2026. The Northland and Auckland Entity will be established on 1 July 2024. Other WSEs will be established on the earlier of:

· An establishment date set by Order in Council, which is one of the following dates: 1 July 2024, 1 October 2024, 1 January 2025, 1 April 2025, 1 July 2025, 1 October 2025, 1 January 2026, and 1 April 2026; and

· 1 July 2026.

c) Provide for every territorial authority to be represented on the RRG, along with an equal number of mana whenua representatives.

d) Introduce ‘Community Priority Statements’ which can be presented to RRG groups by people that have an interest in water bodies in the WSE area.

e) Enable a process to allow for locally led voluntary mergers of two or more WSEs.

f) Provide for WSE financing arrangements, including a WSFA to be established as a backstop financing mechanism, if required.

g) Enable shared services arrangements, including a provision for the responsible Minister to direct entities where collaboration or a whole of sector approach is required for debt funding and management (for example, through the WSFA), information and communication technology, and digital infrastructure procurement and management, other procurement and supply chain management, risk management and insurance, workforce development and management.

h) Require Councils to provide and fund water services during the extended establishment period for the entities, including transitional arrangements to be inserted in local government legislation to deal with long-term planning, reporting, and rate setting obligations over this period.

24 The WSEs Amendment Bill has not received its first reading as of the date of writing this Report. However, the WSEs Amendment Bill is expected to receive a first reading by the end of June 2023.

25 On first reading, Parliament will refer the WSEs Amendment Bill to a Select Committee and call for submissions. Staff are expecting the submission period to be short, probably two weeks or less.

26 Given the likely short time for submissions on the WSEs Amendment Bill, Council staff seek approval for a delegation to the Council's Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Chair of Infrastructure Services Committee, to:

a) prepare a draft submission to Parliament’s Select Committee on the WSEs Amendment Bill; and

b) send the finalised submission to the Select Committee.

Legislative Process

27 Parliament's Select Committee will have a deadline date to consider submissions and release their report on the WSEs Amendment Bill. Council staff understand that the Government's intention is to pass the WSEs Amendment Bill, the Legislation Bill, and the Regulation Bill by 31 August 2023.

Draft DCC Submission on the WSEs Amendment Bill

28 Staff are currently working on a draft submission. The proposed key points for the draft submission are broadly outlined in the Executive Summary of this report. It is noted that:

a) The WSEs Amendment Bill, as part of the suite of water legislation effecting water reform, would have significant impacts on Council and the community.

b) The WSEs Amendment Bill as introduced provides for a regional WSE in line with Council’s recommendations in earlier submissions. However, the WSEs Amendment Bill still does not adequately address all concerns previously raised by the Council including the interface between the WSE and local authority on planning.

c) Council is again being asked to submit on legislation containing a service delivery model that Council considers to be fundamentally flawed, and within a timeframe that is likely to be cynical.

d) While some of Council's requests have been incorporated into the WSEs Amendment Bill, there are still concerns that have not been adequately answered by the strengthening of the relationship agreement.

e) It is disappointing that the reset has not been used to review the financial modelling underlying the reform.

f) Key draft submission points include:

i) The Local Led Merger Process;

ii) The transitional obligations on Council;

iii) The uncertainty surrounding the Establishment Date, and the potential for this to be a date that is part way through a financial year; and

iv) The WSFA, and the guarantee obligations that are likely to be part of the WSFA arrangements.

OPTIONS

29 The key options here are whether Council wants to make a submission on the WSEs Bill and, if so, whether Council is willing to delegate to Council's Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Chair of Infrastructure Services Committee, the authority to:

a) prepare a draft submission to Parliament’s Select Committee on the WSEs Amendment Bill; and

b) send the finalised submission to the Select Committee after giving Council an informal opportunity for feedback.

30 Staff are seeking a delegation here because it is expected that the timeframe for making submission on the WSEs Amendment Bill will be very tight.

31 Councillors will be provided with an informal opportunity for feedback on the draft submission.

Option One – submit on the Water Services Entities Amendment Bill (Recommended Option)

32 Under this option, Council would:

a) Note the update on Affordable Water Reform (previously called Three Waters Reform).

b) Delegate authority to the Council's Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Chair of the Infrastructure Services Committee, to (i) prepare a draft submission to Parliament’s Select Committee on the WSEs Amendment Bill; and (ii) send the finalised submission to the Select Committee.

c) Authorise the Chair of Infrastructures Services (or his delegate) to speak to the submission.

Advantages

· Opportunity to provide further feedback on the further water reform legislation.

· Opportunity to recommend changes to the Select Committee on particular provisions of the WSEs Amendment Bill.

Disadvantages

· There are no identified disadvantages for this option.

Option Two – do not submit on the Water Services Entities Amendment Bill

33 Under this option, Council would not make a submission on the WSEs Amendment Bill.

Advantages

· There are no identified advantages for this option.

Disadvantages

· Missed opportunity to provide further feedback on water reform legislation.

· Missed opportunity to recommend changes to the Select Committee regarding the provisions of the WSEs Amendment Bill.

NEXT STEPS

34 The deadline for submissions from local government has yet to be set but is expected to be a short time frame prior to the next Council meeting. If the Council approves the delegation under this Report, a draft submission will be prepared, finalised (after giving Council an informal opportunity for feedback) and sent to the Select Committee before the submission’s closing date. The submission will include a request for Council to make an oral submission.

Signatories

Author:

Simon Drew - General Manager Infrastructure and Development

Karilyn Canton - Chief In-House Legal Counsel

Nadia McKenzie - In-House Legal Counsel

Authoriser:

Sandy Graham - Chief Executive Officer

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities and promotes the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Economic Development Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Environment Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Spatial Plan	☒	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☒	☐	☐

This report has been prepared with reference to the Dunedin strategic framework.

Māori Impact Statement

The Government has engaged with iwi/Maori in relation to the three waters reforms, and Council liaised with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu on the WSEs Bill.

Sustainability

Any changes to New Zealand’s Three Water service delivery model may change the economic and environmental sustainability of three waters infrastructure and services across New Zealand.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

This report and the decision to authorise delegation to prepare and finalise a submission in response to the WSEs Amendment Bill has no direct implications for these plans and strategies.

Financial considerations

There are no financial implications directly associated with this report and the decision to approve the draft submission to Parliament's Select Committee.

Significance

The decision to authorise delegation to prepare and finalise a submission is considered low in terms of the Council’s significance and engagement policy.

Engagement – external

No engagement externally.

Engagement - internal

Staff from the Executive Leadership Team, Legal Team and 3 Waters Group have contributed to the development of this report.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks directly related to approving a delegation to prepare and finalise a Council submission on the WSEs Amendment Bill.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

Community Boards are likely to be interested in the three waters reform updates and staff will consider how to update the Community Boards.

Council

27 June 2023

Setting of Rates for the 2023/24 Financial Year

Department: Finance

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 Following adoption of the Annual Plan 2023/24, the Council now needs to set the rates as provided for in the Funding Impact Statement for the 2023/24 year.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a) Sets the following rates under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 on rating units in the district for the financial year commencing 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2024.

1 General Rate

A general rate set under section 13 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 made on every rating unit, assessed on a differential basis as described below:

· A rate of 0.2566 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "residential" category.

· A rate of 0.2438 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "lifestyle" category.

· A rate of 0.6338 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category.

· A rate of 0.4490 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "residential heritage bed and breakfasts" category.

· A rate of 0.2053 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "farmland" category.

· A rate of 0.0508 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

2 Community Services Rate

A targeted rate for community services, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

· $111.50 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories.

· $111.50 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial and stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity" categories.

3 Kerbside Recycling Rate

A targeted rate for kerbside recycling, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

· $106.10 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories.

· $106.10 (including GST) per rating unit for rating units in the "commercial" category.

4 Drainage Rates

A targeted rate for drainage, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

· $683.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

· $341.50 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

· $683.00 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial, residential institutions, schools and stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity" categories and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

· $341.50 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial, residential institutions and schools" categories and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

· $102.25 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "church" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

Rating units which are not "connected" to the scheme and which are not "serviceable" will not be liable for this rate. Drainage is a combined targeted rate for sewage disposal and stormwater. Sewage disposal makes up 78% of the drainage rate, and stormwater makes up 22%. Non-rateable land will not be liable for the stormwater component of the drainage targeted rate. Rates demands for the drainage targeted rate for non-rateable land will therefore be charged at 78%.

5 Commercial Drainage Rates – Capital Value

A targeted rate for drainage, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

· A rate of 0.2354 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial and residential institution" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

· A rate of 0.1177 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

· A rate of 0.1766 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "school" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

· A rate of 0.0883 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "school" category and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

· A rate of 0.0190 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

This rate shall not apply to properties in Karitane, Middlemarch, Seacliff, Waikouaiti and Warrington. This rate shall not apply to churches. Drainage is a combined targeted rate for sewage disposal and stormwater. Sewage disposal makes up 78% of the drainage rate, and stormwater makes up 22%. Non-rateable land will not be liable for the stormwater component of the drainage targeted rate. Rates demands for the drainage targeted rate for non-rateable land will therefore be charged at 78%.

6 Water Rates

A targeted rate for water supply, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

· $517.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "connected" rating unit which receives an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws excepting properties in Karitane, Merton, Rocklands/Pukerangi, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, East Taieri, West Taieri and North Taieri.

· $258.50 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "serviceable" rating unit to which connection is available to receive an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws excepting properties in Karitane, Merton, Rocklands/Pukerangi, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, East Taieri, West Taieri and North Taieri.

· $517.00 (including GST) per unit of water being one cubic metre (viz. 1,000 litres) per day supplied at a constant rate of flow during a full 24 hour period to any "connected" rating unit situated in Karitane, Merton, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, West Taieri, East Taieri or North Taieri.

· $258.50 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "serviceable" rating unit situated in Waitati, Warrington, West Taieri, East Taieri or North Taieri. This rate shall not apply to the availability of water in Merton, Karitane or Seacliff.

7 Fire Protection Rates

A targeted rate for the provision of a fire protection service, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

· A rate of 0.0670 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on all rating units in the "commercial" category. This rate shall not apply to churches.

· A rate of 0.0503 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on all rating units in the "residential institutions" category.

· A rate of 0.0077 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

· $155.10 (including GST) for each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit within the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" category that is not receiving an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws.

8 Water Rates – Quantity of Water

A targeted rate for the quantity of water provided to any rating unit fitted with a water meter, being an extraordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws, set under section 19 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, according to the following scale of charges (GST inclusive):

	Annual Meter Rental Charge
20mm nominal diameter	$166.57
25mm nominal diameter	$213.85
30mm nominal diameter	$237.49
40mm nominal diameter	$268.99
50mm nominal diameter	$544.75
80mm nominal diameter	$673.05
100mm nominal diameter	$710.20
150mm nominal diameter	$1,020.83
300mm nominal diameter	$1,324.72
70mm Hydrant Standpipe	$659.55
Reconnection Fee – includes the removal of water restrictors installed due to non-compliance of the water bylaw	$464.25
Special Reading Fee	$63.09
	Backflow Prevention Charge
Backflow Preventer Test Fee	$115.04
Rescheduled Backflow Preventer Test Fee	$65.36
Backflow Programme - incomplete application fee (hourly rate)	$46.20
	Water Charge
Merton, Hindon and individual farm supplied Bulk Raw Water Tariff	$0.11 per cubic metre
All other treated water per cubic metre	$1.93 per cubic metre
	Network Contributions
Disconnection of Water Supply – AWSCI to excavate	$258.53
Disconnection of Water Supply – DCC contractor to excavate	$1,012.95

Where the supply of a quantity of water is subject to this Quantity of Water Targeted Rate, the rating unit will not be liable for any other targeted rate for the supply of the same water.

9 Allanton Drainage Rate

A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Allanton Wastewater Collection System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $411.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years. Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit. The Allanton area is shown in the map below:

Allanton_AP map

10 Blanket Bay Drainage Rate

A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Blanket Bay Drainage System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $636.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years. Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit. The Blanket Bay area is shown in the map below:

Blanket Bay

11 Curles Point Drainage Rate

A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Curles Point Drainage System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $749.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years. Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit. The Curles Point area is shown in the map below:

12 Tourism/Economic Development Rate

A targeted rate for Tourism/Economic Development, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

· 0.0087 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category.

· 0.0011 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

13 Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme

A targeted rate for the Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, per rating unit in the Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme.

The targeted rate scheme provides a way for homeowners to install insulation and/or clean heating. The targeted rate covers the cost and an annual interest rate. The interest rates have been and will be:

Rates commencing 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014 8%

Rates commencing 1 July 2015 and 1 July 2016 8.3%

Rates commencing 1 July 2017 7.8%

Rates commencing 1 July 2018 7.2%

Rates commencing 1 July 2019 6.8%

Rates commencing 1 July 2020 5.7%

Rates commencing 1 July 2021 4.4%

14 Private Street Lighting Rate

A targeted rate for the purpose of recovering the cost of private street lights, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

· $156.80 (including GST) per private street light divided by the number of separately used or inhabited parts of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential and lifestyle" categories in the private streets as identified in the schedule below.

· $156.80 (including GST) per private street light divided by the number of rating units for all rating units in the "commercial" category in the private streets as identified in the schedule below.

1	Achilles Avenue	3	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
1	Alton Avenue	4	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
2	Alton Avenue	5	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
2A	Alton Avenue	6	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
3	Alton Avenue	7	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
4	Alton Avenue	8	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
5	Alton Avenue	9	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
6	Alton Avenue	10	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
7	Alton Avenue	11	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
8	Alton Avenue	12	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
9	Alton Avenue	17	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel
7	Angle Avenue	19	Barclay Street
9	Angle Avenue	211	Bay View Road
11	Angle Avenue	211A	Bay View Road
20	Angle Avenue	211B	Bay View Road
22	Angle Avenue	1	Beaufort Street
24	Angle Avenue	3	Beaufort Street
43	Arawa Street	119	Belford Street
47	Arawa Street	12	Bell Crescent Green Island
17	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	14	Bell Crescent Green Island
19	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	24	Bell Crescent Green Island
21	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	26	Bell Crescent Green Island
23	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	12	Bewley Avenue Macandrew Bay
25	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	14	Bewley Avenue Macandrew Bay
27	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	7	Bishop Verdon Close Mosgiel
29	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	9	Bishop Verdon Close Mosgiel
31	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	10	Bishop Verdon Close Mosgiel
33	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	11	Bishop Verdon Close Mosgiel
35	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	12	Bishop Verdon Close Mosgiel
37	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	8	Bonnington Street
39	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	8a	Bonnington Street
41	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	10	Bonnington Street
43	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	20K	Brighton Road Green Island
45	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	20J	Brighton Road Green Island
47	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	20H	Brighton Road Green Island
49	Awa Toru Drive Fairfield	20G	Brighton Road Green Island
60	Balmacewen Road	20F	Brighton Road Green Island
60B	Balmacewen Road	20E	Brighton Road Green Island
62	Balmacewen Road	20D	Brighton Road Green Island
64	Balmacewen Road	20C	Brighton Road Green Island
1	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel	20B	Brighton Road Green Island
2	Balmoral Avenue Mosgiel	20A	Brighton Road Green Island
20	Brighton Road Green Island	12	Carnea Heights Mosgiel
34	Burgess Street Green Island	22	Centennial Avenue Fairfield
36	Burgess Street Green Island	24	Centennial Avenue Fairfield
38	Burgess Street Green Island	26	Centennial Avenue Fairfield
40	Burgess Street Green Island	28	Centennial Avenue Fairfield
42	Burgess Street Green Island	150	Chapman Street
44	Burgess Street Green Island	150A	Chapman Street
46	Burgess Street Green Island	152	Chapman Street
48	Burgess Street Green Island	12	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
50	Burgess Street Green Island	14	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
8	Burkes Drive Ravensbourne	16	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
10	Burkes Drive Ravensbourne	18	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
181	Burt Street	20	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
183	Burt Street	22	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
185	Burt Street	24	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
7	Bush Road Mosgiel	26	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
80	Caldwell Street	28	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
82	Caldwell Street	30	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
1	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	32	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
4	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	34	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
5	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	36	Clearwater Street Broad Bay
6	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	22	Cole Street
7	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	11	Corstorphine Road
8	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	11A	Corstorphine Road
9	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	13	Corstorphine Road
10	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	15	Corstorphine Road
11	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	17	Corstorphine Road
12	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	21	Corstorphine Road
13	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	23	Corstorphine Road
14	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	25	Corstorphine Road
15	Campbell Lane Mosgiel	11	Craighall Crescent
30	Cardigan Street North East Valley	15	Craighall Crescent
32	Cardigan Street North East Valley	1	Dalkeith Road Port Chalmers
34	Cardigan Street North East Valley	2	Dalkeith Road Port Chalmers
36	Cardigan Street North East Valley	4	Dalkeith Road Port Chalmers
3	Carnea Heights Mosgiel	6	Dalkeith Road Port Chalmers
4	Carnea Heights Mosgiel	8	Dalkeith Road Port Chalmers
5	Carnea Heights Mosgiel	10	Dalkeith Road Port Chalmers
6	Carnea Heights Mosgiel	12	Dalkeith Road Port Chalmers
7	Carnea Heights Mosgiel	21	Davies Street
8	Carnea Heights Mosgiel	22	Davies Street
10	Carnea Heights Mosgiel	1	Devon Place Mosgiel
2	Devon Place Mosgiel	19	Duckworth Street
3	Devon Place Mosgiel	21	Duckworth Street
4	Devon Place Mosgiel	35	Duckworth Street
5	Devon Place Mosgiel	37	Duckworth Street
6	Devon Place Mosgiel	39	Duckworth Street
7	Devon Place Mosgiel	39a	Duckworth Street
9	Devon Place Mosgiel	41	Duckworth Street
10	Devon Place Mosgiel	47	Duckworth Street
11	Devon Place Mosgiel	49	Duckworth Street
12	Devon Place Mosgiel	53	Duckworth Street
13	Devon Place Mosgiel		Dunedin Airport
14	Devon Place Mosgiel	1 – 31	Eastbourne Street
15	Devon Place Mosgiel	2 – 31	Eastbourne Street
16	Devon Place Mosgiel	3 – 31	Eastbourne Street
17	Devon Place Mosgiel	4 – 31	Eastbourne Street
18	Devon Place Mosgiel	5 – 31	Eastbourne Street
19	Devon Place Mosgiel	6 – 31	Eastbourne Street
20	Devon Place Mosgiel	7 – 31	Eastbourne Street
21	Devon Place Mosgiel	8 – 31	Eastbourne Street
20	District Road Roseneath	9 – 31	Eastbourne Street
24	District Road Roseneath	10 – 31	Eastbourne Street
24A	District Road Roseneath	11 – 31	Eastbourne Street
139b	Doon Street	12 – 31	Eastbourne Street
139a	Doon Street	13 – 31	Eastbourne Street
139	Doon Street	14 – 31	Eastbourne Street
141	Doon Street	15 – 31	Eastbourne Street
143	Doon Street	16 – 31	Eastbourne Street
145	Doon Street	17 – 31	Eastbourne Street
149	Doon Street	18 – 31	Eastbourne Street
151	Doon Street	19 – 31	Eastbourne Street
5	Dorset Street	20 – 31	Eastbourne Street
7	Dorset Street	21 – 31	Eastbourne Street
10	Dorset Street	22 – 31	Eastbourne Street
11	Dorset Street	23 – 31	Eastbourne Street
12	Dorset Street	24 – 31	Eastbourne Street
14	Dorset Street	25 – 31	Eastbourne Street
15	Dorset Street	26 – 31	Eastbourne Street
16	Dorset Street	27 – 31	Eastbourne Street
18	Dorset Street	28 – 31	Eastbourne Street
20	Dorset Street	29 – 31	Eastbourne Street
21	Dorset Street	30 – 31	Eastbourne Street
17	Duckworth Street	31 – 31	Eastbourne Street
32 – 31	Eastbourne Street	20	Eton Drive Mosgiel
33 – 31	Eastbourne Street	2	Everton Road
34 – 31	Eastbourne Street	3	Everton Road
35 – 31	Eastbourne Street	4	Everton Road
36 – 31	Eastbourne Street	64	Every Street
37 – 31	Eastbourne Street	66	Every Street
38 – 31	Eastbourne Street	68	Every Street
39 – 31	Eastbourne Street	70	Every Street
40 – 31	Eastbourne Street	76	Every Street
41 – 31	Eastbourne Street	7	Fern Road Ravensbourne
42 – 31	Eastbourne Street	9	Fern Road Ravensbourne
43 – 31	Eastbourne Street	11	Fern Road Ravensbourne
46 – 31	Eastbourne Street	13	Fern Road Ravensbourne
47 – 31	Eastbourne Street	15	Fern Road Ravensbourne
50 – 31	Eastbourne Street	17	Fern Road Ravensbourne
51 – 31	Eastbourne Street	19	Fern Road Ravensbourne
8	Echovale Avenue	21	Fern Road Ravensbourne
10	Echovale Avenue	19	Ferntree Drive
12	Echovale Avenue	21	Ferntree Drive
45	Eglinton Road	23	Ferntree Drive
2	Elbe Street	25	Ferntree Drive
202	Elgin Road	43	Forfar Street
204	Elgin Road	45	Forfar Street
206	Elgin Road	47	Forfar Street
208	Elgin Road	47a	Forfar Street
1	Eton Drive Mosgiel	49	Forfar Street
4	Eton Drive Mosgiel	51	Forfar Street
5	Eton Drive Mosgiel	53	Forfar Street
6	Eton Drive Mosgiel	53a	Forfar Street
7	Eton Drive Mosgiel	2 – 80	Formby Street Outram
8	Eton Drive Mosgiel	3 – 80	Formby Street Outram
9	Eton Drive Mosgiel	4 – 80	Formby Street Outram
10	Eton Drive Mosgiel	5 – 80	Formby Street Outram
11	Eton Drive Mosgiel	6 – 80	Formby Street Outram
12	Eton Drive Mosgiel	7 – 80	Formby Street Outram
13	Eton Drive Mosgiel	8 – 80	Formby Street Outram
14	Eton Drive Mosgiel	10 – 80	Formby Street Outram
15	Eton Drive Mosgiel	12 – 80	Formby Street Outram
16	Eton Drive Mosgiel	13 – 80	Formby Street Outram
17	Eton Drive Mosgiel	14 – 80	Formby Street Outram
18	Eton Drive Mosgiel	15 – 80	Formby Street Outram
19	Eton Drive Mosgiel	16 – 80	Formby Street Outram
17 – 80	Formby Street Outram	8A	Glenfinnan Place
18 – 80	Formby Street Outram	8B	Glenfinnan Place
19 – 80	Formby Street Outram	9A	Glenfinnan Place
20 – 80	Formby Street Outram	9B	Glenfinnan Place
239	Fryatt Street	10A	Glenfinnan Place
248	George Street	10B	Glenfinnan Place
559	George Street	1	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
150A	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	2	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
150B	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	3	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
150C	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	4	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
150D	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	5	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
150E	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	6	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
152B	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	7	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
152C	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	8	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
152D	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	9	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
152E	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	10	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
154A	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	11	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
214	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	12	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
216	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	13	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
218	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	14	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
220	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	15	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
222	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	16	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
224	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	17	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
226	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	18	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
228	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	19	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
230	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	20	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
232	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	21	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
234	Gladstone Road North Mosgiel	22	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
39	Glenbrook Drive Mosgiel	23	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
41	Glenbrook Drive Mosgiel	24	Glengarry Court Mosgiel
45	Glenbrook Drive Mosgiel	48	Glenross Street
47	Glenbrook Drive Mosgiel	50	Glenross Street
49	Glenbrook Drive Mosgiel	54	Glenross Street
51	Glenbrook Drive Mosgiel	56	Glenross Street
57	Glenbrook Drive Mosgiel	58	Glenross Street
1	Glenfinnan Place	60	Glenross Street
3	Glenfinnan Place	110	Glenross Street
4A	Glenfinnan Place	114	Glenross Street
4B	Glenfinnan Place	116	Glenross Street
5	Glenfinnan Place	230	Gordon Road Mosgiel
6	Glenfinnan Place	229	Gordon Road Mosgiel
7	Glenfinnan Place	34	Grandview Crescent
10	Halsey Street	313	Highcliff Road
1	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	315a	Highcliff Road
2	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	315b	Highcliff Road
3	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	317	Highcliff Road
4	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	16	Highgate
5	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	18	Highgate
6	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	20	Highgate
7	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	34a	Highgate
8	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	34	Highgate
9	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	216	Highgate
10	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	218	Highgate
11	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	144A	Highgate
12	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	144B	Highgate
14	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	146	Highgate
15	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	146A	Highgate
16	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	148	Highgate
17	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	2	Hill Road Warrington
18	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	26	Ings Avenue
19	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	26A	Ings Avenue
20	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	26B	Ings Avenue
21	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	364	Kaikorai Valley Road
22	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	366	Kaikorai Valley Road
23	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	368	Kaikorai Valley Road
24	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	372	Kaikorai Valley Road
25	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	374	Kaikorai Valley Road
26	Hampton Grove Mosgiel	9	Kilgour Street
4	Harold Street	11	Kilgour Street
12	Harold Street	15	Kilgour Street
215a	Helensburgh Road	20	Kinvig Street
217a	Helensburgh Road	22	Kinvig Street
217b	Helensburgh Road	2	Koremata Street Green Island
219	Helensburgh Road	4	Koremata Street Green Island
219a	Helensburgh Road	12	Koremata Street Green Island
219b	Helensburgh Road	32	Koremata Street Green Island
221	Helensburgh Road	34	Koremata Street Green Island
223	Helensburgh Road	8	Langham Terrace
49	Highcliff Road	3	Lawson Street
49A	Highcliff Road	4	Leithton Close
51	Highcliff Road	6	Leithton Close
57	Highcliff Road	9	Leithton Close
295	Highcliff Road	10	Leithton Close
297	Highcliff Road	11	Leithton Close
14	Leithton Close	12	Lynwood Avenue
15	Leithton Close	12a	Lynwood Avenue
18	Leithton Close	12c	Lynwood Avenue
19	Leithton Close	14	Lynwood Avenue
21	Leithton Close	3	McAllister Lane Mosgiel
22	Leithton Close	5	McAllister Lane Mosgiel
23	Leithton Close	7	McAllister Lane Mosgiel
26	Leithton Close	9	McAllister Lane Mosgiel
27	Leithton Close	11	McAllister Lane Mosgiel
28	Leithton Close	13	McAllister Lane Mosgiel
29	Leithton Close	15	McAllister Lane Mosgiel
32	Leithton Close	17	McAllister Lane Mosgiel
33	Leithton Close	19	McAllister Lane Mosgiel
36	Leithton Close	210	Main South Road Green Island
5	Leven Street	1	Mallard Place Mosgiel
2	Leyden Terrace	2	Mallard Place Mosgiel
21	Lock Street	3	Mallard Place Mosgiel
1-23	London Street	4	Mallard Place Mosgiel
2-23	London Street	5	Mallard Place Mosgiel
		6	Mallard Place Mosgiel
3-23	London Street	7	Mallard Place Mosgiel
4-23	London Street	8	Mallard Place Mosgiel
6-23	London Street	9	Mallard Place Mosgiel
7-23	London Street	10	Mallard Place Mosgiel
8-23	London Street	11	Mallard Place Mosgiel
9-23	London Street	12	Mallard Place Mosgiel
10-23	London Street	13	Mallard Place Mosgiel
11-23	London Street	14	Mallard Place Mosgiel
12-23	London Street	15	Mallard Place Mosgiel
13-23	London Street	11	Malvern Street
14-23	London Street	15	Malvern Street
15-23	London Street	17a	Malvern Street
16-23	London Street	30	Marne Street
17-23	London Street	32	Marne Street
18-23	London Street	42	Marne Street
19-23	London Street	44	Marne Street
25	London Street	46	Marne Street
1–25	London Street	48	Marne Street
2–25	London Street	50	Marne Street
3–25	London Street	2	Meldrum Street
8	Lynwood Avenue	10	Meldrum Street
10	Lynwood Avenue	33	Melville Street
14	Middleton Road	268A	Pine Hill Road
16	Middleton Road	268B	Pine Hill Road
18	Middleton Road	270	Pine Hill Road
20	Middleton Road	272	Pine Hill Road
22	Middleton Road	274	Pine Hill Road
24	Middleton Road	278A	Pine Hill Road
26	Middleton Road	278B	Pine Hill Road
28	Middleton Road	390	Pine Hill Road
30	Middleton Road	409	Pine Hill Road
37	Middleton Road	411	Pine Hill Road
37a	Middleton Road	5	Pinfold Place Mosgiel
39	Middleton Road	6	Pinfold Place Mosgiel
43	Middleton Road	8	Pinfold Place Mosgiel
47a	Middleton Road	9	Pinfold Place Mosgiel
19	Montague Street	10	Pinfold Place Mosgiel
21	Montague Street	11	Pinfold Place Mosgiel
23	Montague Street	12	Pinfold Place Mosgiel
29	Moray Place	13	Pinfold Place Mosgiel
407	Moray Place	14	Pinfold Place Mosgiel
29	Musselburgh Rise	15	Pinfold Place Mosgiel
31	Musselburgh Rise	30	Puketai Street
33	Musselburgh Rise	36	Puketai Street
35	Musselburgh Rise	38	Puketai Street
35A	Musselburgh Rise	19	Queen Street
35B	Musselburgh Rise	19A	Queen Street
72	Newington Avenue	1	Rata Court Mosgiel
37	Norwood Street	2	Rata Court Mosgiel
41	Norwood Street	3	Rata Court Mosgiel
1	Pembrey Street	4	Rata Court Mosgiel
2	Pembrey Street	5	Rata Court Mosgiel
3	Pembrey Street	6	Rata Court Mosgiel
4	Pembrey Street	223	Ravensbourne Road Ravensbourne
5	Pembrey Street	87	Riselaw Road
6	Pembrey Street	89	Riselaw Road
7	Pembrey Street	89A	Riselaw Road
8	Pembrey Street	91	Riselaw Road
10	Pembrey Street	91A	Riselaw Road
11	Pembrey Street	93	Riselaw Road
264	Pine Hill Road	93A	Riselaw Road
264A	Pine Hill Road	21	Rosebery Street
266A	Pine Hill Road	16	Selkirk Street
266B	Pine Hill Road	11	Shand Street Green Island
14	Sheen Street	67A	Tahuna Road
6	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	67B	Tahuna Road
8	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	69	Tahuna Road
10	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	69A	Tahuna Road
12	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	69B	Tahuna Road
14	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	69C	Tahuna Road
16	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	1	Taupo Lane Ravensbourne
20	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	2	Taupo Street Ravensbourne
22	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	1	Thomas Square Mosgiel
24	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	2	Thomas Square Mosgiel
26	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	3	Thomas Square Mosgiel
28	Silver Springs Boulevard Mosgiel	4	Thomas Square Mosgiel
1–27	St Albans Street	5	Thomas Square Mosgiel
2–27	St Albans Street	6	Thomas Square Mosgiel
3-27	St Albans Street	7	Thomas Square Mosgiel
4–27	St Albans Street	8	Thomas Square Mosgiel
5–27	St Albans Street	9	Thomas Square Mosgiel
6–27	St Albans Street	4A	Totara Street Ravensbourne
7–27	St Albans Street	44	Turnbull Street
8–27	St Albans Street	46	Turnbull Street
9–27	St Albans Street	85A	Victoria Road St Kilda
10–27	St Albans Street	85B	Victoria Road St Kilda
11–27	St Albans Street	85C	Victoria Road St Kilda
12–27	St Albans Street	85D	Victoria Road St Kilda
13–27	St Albans Street	85G	Victoria Road St Kilda
4	Stanley Square Mosgiel	85H	Victoria Road St Kilda
5	Stanley Square Mosgiel	85I	Victoria Road St Kilda
6	Stanley Square Mosgiel	85J	Victoria Road St Kilda
7	Stanley Square Mosgiel	85K	Victoria Road St Kilda
8	Stanley Square Mosgiel	85L	Victoria Road St Kilda
9	Stanley Square Mosgiel	85M	Victoria Road St Kilda
10	Stanley Square Mosgiel	85N	Victoria Road St Kilda
11	Stanley Square Mosgiel	85P	Victoria Road St Kilda
12	Stanley Square Mosgiel	85Q	Victoria Road St Kilda
365	Stuart Street	85R	Victoria Road St Kilda
367	Stuart Street	85T	Victoria Road St Kilda
367A	Stuart Street	146	Victoria Road St Kilda
55	Sunbury Street	44	Waimea Avenue
57	Sunbury Street	46	Waimea Avenue
59	Sunbury Street	48	Waimea Avenue
59A	Sunbury Street	50	Waimea Avenue
67	Tahuna Road	58	Waimea Avenue
62	Waimea Avenue	15	Wenlock Square Mosgiel
60	Wallace Street	17	Wenlock Square Mosgiel
18	Warwick Street	18	Wenlock Square Mosgiel
23	Warwick Street	19	Wenlock Square Mosgiel
1	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	20	Wenlock Square Mosgiel
2	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	21	Wenlock Square Mosgiel
3	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	72	Wesley Street
4	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	19	Woodside Terrace
5	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	20	Woodside Terrace
6	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	22	Woodside Terrace
7	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	23	Woodside Terrace
8	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	24	Woodside Terrace
9	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	25	Woodside Terrace
10	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	25A	Woodside Terrace
11	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	26	Woodside Terrace
12	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	27	Woodside Terrace
14	Wenlock Square Mosgiel	29	Woodside Terrace

Differential Matters and Categories

b) Adopts the following differential categories for the 2023/24 financial year.

The differential categories are determined in accordance with the Council's land use codes. The Council's land use codes are based on the land use codes set under the Rating Valuation Rules 2008 and are set out in Attachment A. In addition, the Council has established categories for residential institutions, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, the stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity, churches, and schools.

1 Differentials Based on Land Use

The Council uses this matter to:

· Differentiate the General rate.

· Differentiate the Community Services rate.

· Differentiate the Kerbside Recycling rate.

· Differentiate the Private Street Lighting rate.

· Differentiate the Tourism/Economic Development rate.

· Differentiate the Fire Protection rate.

The differential categories based on land use are:

· Residential – includes all rating units used for residential purposes including single residential, multi-unit residential, multi-use residential, residential special accommodation, residential communal residence dependant on other use, residential bach/cribs, residential carparking and residential vacant land.

· Lifestyle – includes all rating units with Council's land use codes 2, 20, 21, 22 and 29.

· Commercial – includes all rating units with land uses not otherwise categorised as Residential, Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts, Lifestyle, Farmland or Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity.

· Farmland - includes all rating units used solely or principally for agricultural or horticultural or pastoral purposes.

· Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts – includes all rating units meeting the following description:

· Bed and breakfast establishments; and

· Classified as commercial for rating purposes due to the number of bedrooms (greater than four); and

· Either:

· the majority of the establishment is at least 80 years old, or

· the establishment has Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Registration, or

· the establishment is a Dunedin City Council Protected Heritage Building as identified in the District Plan; and

· The bed and breakfast owner lives at the facility.

· Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity – this includes land at 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, Assessment 4026695, Valuation reference 27190-01403.

2 Differentials Based on Land Use and Provision or Availability of Service

The Council uses these matters to differentiate the drainage rate and the commercial drainage rate.

The differential categories based on land use are:

· Lifestyle - includes all rating units with Council's land use codes 2, 20, 21, 22 and 29.

· Farmland - includes all rating units used solely or principally for agricultural or horticultural or pastoral purposes.

· Commercial – includes all rating units with land uses not otherwise categorised as Residential, Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts, Lifestyle, Farmland, Residential Institutions, Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity, Churches or Schools.

· Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity – this includes land at 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, Assessment 4026695, Valuation reference 27190-01403.

· Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts – includes all rating units meeting the following description:

· Bed and breakfast establishments; and

· Classified as commercial for rating purposes due to the number of bedrooms (greater than four); and

· Either:

· the majority of the establishment is at least 80 years old or

· the establishment has Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Registration or

· the establishment is a Dunedin City Council Protected Heritage Building as identified in the District Plan; and

· The bed and breakfast owner lives at the facility.

· Residential Institutions - includes only rating units with the Council's land use codes 95 and 96.

· Churches – includes all rating units used for places of religious worship.

· Schools - includes only rating units used for schools that do not operate for profit.

The differential categories based on provision or availability of service are:

· Connected – any rating unit that is connected to a public sewerage drain.

· Serviceable – any rating unit that is not connected to a public sewerage drain but is capable of being connected to the sewerage system (being a property situated within 30 metres of a public drain).

3 Differentials Based on Provision or Availability of Service

The Council uses this matter to differentiate the water rates.

The differential categories based on provision or availability of service are:

· Connected – any rating unit that is supplied by the water supply system.

· Serviceable – any rating unit that is not supplied but is capable of being supplied by the water supply system (being a rating unit situated within 100 metres of the nearest water supply).

Minimum Rates

c) Approves that where the total amount of rates payable in respect of any rating unit is less than $5.00 including GST, the rates payable in respect of the rating unit shall be such amount as the Council determines but not exceeding $5.00 including GST.

Low Value Rating Units

d) Approves that rating units with a capital value of $8,500 or less will only be charged the general rate.

Land Use Codes

e) Approves that the land use codes attached to this report are adopted as the Council's land use codes for the purpose of the rating method.

Separately Used or Inhabited Part of a Rating Unit

f) Adopts the following definition of a separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit:

"A separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit includes any portion inhabited or used by the owner/a person other than the owner, and who has the right to use or inhabit that portion by virtue of a tenancy, lease, licence, or other agreement.

This definition includes separately used parts, whether or not actually occupied at any particular time, which are provided by the owner for rental (or other form of occupation) on an occasional or long term basis by someone other than the owner.

For the purpose of this definition, vacant land and vacant premises offered or intended for use or habitation by a person other than the owner and usually used as such are defined as 'used'.

For the avoidance of doubt, a rating unit that has a single use or occupation is treated as having one separately used or inhabited part."

Lump Sum Contributions

g) Approves that no lump sum contributions will be sought for any targeted rate.

Rating by Instalments

h) Approves the following schedule of rates to be collected by the Council, payable by four instalments.

The City is divided into four areas based on Valuation Roll Numbers, as set out below:

Area 1	Area 2	Area 3	Area 3 continued
Valuation Roll Numbers:
26700	26990	26500	27550
26710	27000	26520	27560
26760	27050	26530	27600
26770	27060	26541	27610
26850	27070	26550	27760
26860	27080	26580	27770
26950	27150	26590	27780
26960	27350	26620	27790
26970	27360	26640	27811
26980	27370	26651	27821
27160	27380	26750	27822
27170	27500	26780	27823
27180	27510	27250	27831
27190	27520	27260	27841
27200	27851	27270	27871
	27861	27280	27911
	27880	27450	27921
	27890	27460	27931
	27901	27470	27941
	28000
	28010
	28020

Area 4 comprises ratepayers with multiple assessments who pay on a schedule.

Due Dates for Payment of Rates

i) Approves the due dates for all rates with the exception of water rates, which are charged based on water meter consumption, will be payable in four instalments due on the dates below:

	Area 1	Area 2	Area 3	Area 4
Instalment 1	01/09/23	08/09/23	22/09/23	08/09/23
Instalment 2	24/11/23	01/12/23	15/12/23	01/12/23
Instalment 3	16/02/24	23/02/24	08/03/24	23/02/24
Instalment 4	17/05/24	24/05/24	07/06/24	24/05/24

Water meter invoices are sent separately from other rates. Where water rates are charged based on metered consumption using a meter other than a Smart Water Meter, invoices are sent on a quarterly or monthly basis and the due date for payment shall be on the 20th of the month following the date of the invoice as set out in the table below:

Date of Invoice	Date for Payment
July 2023	20 August 2023
August 2023	20 September 2023
September 2023	20 October 2023
October 2023	20 November 2023
November 2023	20 December 2023
December 2023	20 January 2024
January 2024	20 February 2024
February 2024	20 March 2024
March 2024	20 April 2024
April 2024	20 May 2024
May 2024	20 June 2024
June 2024	20 July 2024

Where water rates are charged based on consumption calculated using a Smart Water Meter, invoices will be sent out on a monthly basis, with the due date being on the 20th of the month.

Penalties

j) Resolves to charge the following penalties on unpaid rates:

1 A charge of 10% of the unpaid rates instalment will be added to the amount of any instalment remaining unpaid the day after the instalment due date set out above.

2 Where a ratepayer has not paid the first instalment by the due date of that instalment, and has paid the total rates and charges in respect of the rating unit for the 2023/24 rating year by the due date of the second instalment, the 10% additional charge for the first instalment shall be remitted.

3 For amounts levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 October 2023, 10% of that sum shall be charged, including additional charges (if any).

4 For amounts levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 April 2024, 10% of that sum shall be charged, including additional charges (if any).

Assessing and Recovering Rates

k) Approves that the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Rates and Revenue Team Leader be authorised to take all necessary steps to assess and recover the above rates.

BACKGROUND

2 The Annual Plan 2023/24 provides an update of year three of the 10 year plan 2021-31. The draft budget did not propose any significant changes to the 10 year plan, and while consultation was not required, comprehensive engagement was undertaken.

DISCUSSION

3 The rating method for the 2023/24 year incorporates the following changes:

· An increase in the community services targeted rate from $103.50 to $111.50.

· The differentiated stadium: 10,000+ capacity rates have been increased by the June 2022 Local Government Cost Index of 7.6%.

Limit on "Fixed" Charging

4 Section 21 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 includes a limit on certain rates. In any one year, the Council may not collect more than 30% of its total rates revenue by way of:

· Any uniform annual general charge.

· Any targeted rate that is calculated as a fixed amount per rating unit or separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit (and which is not used solely for water supply or sewage disposal).

5 The Council does not use a uniform annual general charge. The relevant targeted rates for the 2023/24 year are the kerbside recycling rate, the community services rate and the drainage fixed charge. These rates equate to 20% of total rates revenue.

OPTIONS

6 The option provided is to set rates in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002 and the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 in order to provide rates funding in the 2023/24 year in accordance with the 2023/24 budget.

NEXT STEPS

7 The Council can now set and assess the rates described in its Funding Impact Statement.

Signatories

Author:	Carolyn Allan - Senior Management Accountant
Authoriser:	Gavin Logie - Chief Financial Officer

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Land Use Code	294

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Economic Development Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Environment Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Arts and Culture Strategy	☒	☐	☐
3 Waters Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Spatial Plan	☒	☒	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☒	☐	☐

This decision fits with the strategic framework because it provides the necessary rates funding to implement the activities outlined in the Annual Plan 2023/24.

Māori Impact Statement

The 10 year plan and Annual Plan provides a mechanism for Māori to contribute to local decision-making. The Council’s engagement with Mana Whenua and Mātāwaka is an ongoing and continuous process.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability.

10 year plan /Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

The Council has adopted the Annual Plan 2023/24 and can now set and assess the rates described in its Funding Impact Statement for the 2023/24 year.

Financial considerations

The Council has adopted the Annual Plan 2023/24 and can now set and assess the rates described in its Funding Impact Statement.

Significance

The decision sets the rates for the 2023/24 year as outlined in the Annual Plan 2023/24.

Engagement – external

Community engagement was undertaken on the draft budget.

Engagement - internal

Internal engagement has occurred with staff in the relevant departments.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

Legal risks were considered, and appropriate advice sought.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

Community Boards may be interested in this report and were involved in the Annual Plan 2023/24 engagement.

3 Fees and Charges for Te Puna o Whakaehu
	A report from Parks and Recreation noted that Te Puna o Whakaehu would open on 19 June 2023 and recommended the adoption of fees and charges that would apply for the period 19 June to 30 June 2023.
	The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham), Simon Pickford and Group Manager Parks and Recreation (Scott MacLean) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
Cr Kevin Gilbert entered the meeting at 9.10 am.
	Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Council: a) Approves the recommended fees for Te Puna o Whakaehu, for the period 19 June to 30 June 2023. Motion carried (CNL/2023/138)

	Title	Page
⇩a	Statement of Intent 2023 - 2025	120
⇩b	Statement of Intent - Tracked Changes	127
⇩c	Service Level Agreement 2023 - 2025	135
⇩d	Service Level Agreement - Tracked Changes	141

	Title	Page
⇩a	Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 10	153
⇩b	ODT Advertisement - 20 May 2023	158

General subject of the matter to be considered	Reasons for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution	Reason for Confidentiality
C1 Confirmation of the Confidential Minutes of Ordinary Council meeting - 27 April 2023 - Public Excluded	S7(2)(a) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person. S7(2)(g) The withholding of the information is necessary to maintain legal professional privilege. S7(2)(h) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities. S7(2)(i) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations). S7(2)(b)(i) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would disclose a trade secret.	.
C2 Confidential Council Actions from Resolutions at Council Meetings	S7(2)(a) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person. S7(2)(g) The withholding of the information is necessary to maintain legal professional privilege. S7(2)(h) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities. S7(2)(i) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	S48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.
C3 Confidential Council Forward Work Programme - June 2023	S7(2)(h) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.	S48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.
C4 Property Options	S7(2)(g) The withholding of the information is necessary to maintain legal professional privilege. S7(2)(h) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities. S7(2)(i) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	S48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.
C5 Dunedin City Holdings Group: Director Appointments and Re-Appointments	S7(2)(a) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.	S48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.
C6 Director Vacancies and Reappointment - Dunedin City Holdings Limited	S7(2)(a) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.	S48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.	This report is confidential because the appointment of director is made public once the applicant has been notified of the decision..

Mayor	Mayor Jules Radich
Deputy Mayor	Cr Sophie Barker
Members	Cr Bill Acklin	Cr David Benson-Pope
	Cr Christine Garey	Cr Kevin Gilbert
	Cr Carmen Houlahan	Cr Marie Laufiso
	Cr Cherry Lucas	Cr Mandy Mayhem
	Cr Jim O'Malley	Cr Lee Vandervis
	Cr Steve Walker	Cr Brent Weatherall
	Cr Andrew Whiley

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A ⇩	Minutes of Ordinary Council meeting held on 30 May 2023	17

Author:	Lynne Adamson - Governance Support Officer
Authoriser:	Sharon Bodeker - Manager Governance

Author:	Jeanine Benson - Group Manager Transport
Authoriser:	Simon Drew - General Manager Infrastructure and Development