Barcaldine Regional Council adopted its 2019 budget at its General Meeting held on Wednesday 27 June 2018.
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Barcaldine Regional Council - 2019 Budget
Barcaldine Regional Council adopted its 2019 budget at its General Meeting held on Wednesday 27 June 2018.
Ratepayers can expect an overall average rate increase of 2.00% for the 2019 financial year.
Mayor Rob Chandler said: “This year will see the completion of some significant projects including the Barcaldine Recreation Park, internal fitout of the Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre, a new Aramac Showground Ablution Block, upgrades to the Medical Centre in Jericho and upgrade of the dining area at the Alpha Showground.
Council will be performing some significant Main Roads contracts in the coming year including the Clermont-Alpha Road, Muttaburra-Aramac Road, Barcaldine-Aramac Road and Torrens Creek Road. This will ensure our works crews are fully employed.
Planned town streets upgrades include Acacia St in Barcaldine, Porter St and McAuliffe St in Aramac, Edkins St and Sword St in Muttaburra and Burns St and Moore St in Alpha.
Council has also budgeted $2.4m for rural road upgrades including concrete floodways.
Due to the ongoing drought, Council has adopted a new excess water charge methodology. This should provide some relief to residents having difficulty in maintaining their gardens.”
2019 BUDGET SNAPSHOT:
Statement of Cashflows
Operating Income $ 28.61m
Capital Income $ 7.18m
Total Income $ 35.79m
Operating Expenditure $ 24.55m
Capital Expenditure $ 16.65m
Total Expenditure $ 41.20m
Council will partially fund its capital works program from borrowings of $3.6m and the balance from cash reserves.
Council expects to achieve a year end cash balance of $21m.
General Rates - per annum
Alpha Town $ 500.00 minimum or 0.73 cents in $
Jericho Town $ 474.00 minimum or 0.73 cents in $
Aramac Town $ 421.00 minimum or 0.73 cents in $
Muttaburra Town $ 400.00 minimum or 0.73 cents in $
Barcaldine Town $ 538.00 minimum or 0.73 cents in $
Rural Areas $ 455.00 minimum or 0.73 cents in $
Sewerage Charge - per annum
Aramac/Muttaburra/Barcaldine $ 623.00
Water Charge - per annum
Alpha and Jericho $ 694.60
Aramac and Muttaburra $ 530.40
Barcaldine $ 699.00
Excess Water – Alpha and Jericho – 60 cents per kilolitre
Excess Water – Barcaldine – 39 cents for first 900 kilolitres
– 60 cents over 900 kilolitres
Refuse Charge - per annum
Waste Management Charge $ 82.40
Refuse Collection Charge $185.80
Pensioner Rebates
Pensioners will continue to receive a 30% Council rebate on rates with a maximum Council rebate of $394 per annum. Pensioners also receive a $200 State Government rebate.
Rates Notices
Rates will be payable by two instalments and will be due for payment on 22 October 2018 and 27 May 2019.
Roadworks
Alpha - Town Street upgrades $ 310,000
Aramac - Town Street upgrades $1,115,000
Barcaldine - Town Street upgrades $1,190,000
Muttaburra - Town Street upgrades $ 700,000
Regional Town Street Maintenance $ 446,000
Rural Roads maintenance and upgrades $5,566,800
TOTAL COUNCIL ROADWORKS $9,327,800
Operating Costs
Water Supply - $797,300
Sewerage - $454,472
Waste Management - $365,000
Rural Services - $755,000
Parks and Gardens - $1,298,000
Libraries - $281,000
Swimming Pools - $424,012
Sport & Recreation Facilities - $595,500
Halls, Museums and Galleries - $214,000
Community Care Services - $1,108,500
Events and Tourism - $556,000
Cultural Activities - $35,500
Airports - $311,000
Donations to Community Organizations - $235,000
Cemeteries - $127,000
Banks, Post Office and RTC - $218,500
For further information please contact: Mayor - Rob Chandler: 0427 512 314
CEO – Steven Boxall: 07 4651 5625
