Ebook Annual Business Plan 2008-2009
The Annual Business Plan sets out the Council’s proposed services, programs and projects for 2008-2009. It aims to maintain efficient services for the community and continue progress towards the longer term objectives for the District Council of Tumby Bay set out in the Strategic Management Plan. The proposed specific objectives for the year are consistent with the Council’s long term financial plans to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Council’s financial performance and position.
The District Council of Tumby Bay’s Strategic Plan 2007 – 2011 provides the context for delivering outcomes to the community over the coming years. Achieving the Community Vision is an exciting challenge and with the Council and Community working together, we have the opportunity to create our future and continue to build a healthy, sustainable community.
During 2005 the Local Government Association commissioned an Independent Inquiry into the Financial Sustainability of Local Government. The Inquiry’s independent advisers rated the District Council of Tumby Bay in Category 6 - unsustainable.
Council’s Annual Business Planning process is an opportunity to reassess Council’s position relative to the needs of present and future communities of our District. These needs include maintaining and improving the management of major infrastructure assets and building a strong economy. A balance is required between delivering community outcomes and maintaining financial sustainability.
Council acknowledges the community expectations and would prefer a proactive approach based on good long term planning, rather than short term or reactive approaches. Council is therefore proposing a 6.0% general rate increase this year to build a future with the community that meets the outcomes expressed in the Strategic Plan and the 5 year Financial Plan discussed at the community meetings last year.
The rating option reflects the cost pressures that the District Council of Tumby Bay faces as evidence by a Local Government Price Index (LGPI) from December 2006 to December 2007 of 3.65% compared to an Adelaide CPI of 2.7% for the corresponding period. The index is a measure of the inflationary effect of price changes in the Local Government sector.
With changing community needs and other external influences impacting on the community there is a need for Council to consider how to plan for the longer term. The rate increase will enable further progression towards achievement of the objectives set out in Council’s Strategic Plan and move Council towards being a sustainable Council in 2010/2011. Council cannot reach the goals in their Strategic Plan without the help of the community. Council will maximize the benefits for their community by using all available resources efficiently.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Tumby Bay Council Profile
Tumby Bay Council Demographics
Tumby Bay Council Strategic Plan
Significant Influences & Priorities
Priorities for the Year
Measuring Performance
Funding the Business Plan
Budgeted Income Statement
Impact on Council’s Financial Position
Methods Used to Value Land
Council’s Revenue Raising Powers
General & Differential General Rates
Fixed Charge
Services Charges
Pensioner Concessions
Payment of Rates
Changes to Assessment Records
What It Means For Rates
Disclaimer
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