AGENDA
Ordinary Council Meeting
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
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10.00 am |
Location: |
Council Chamber Memorial Avenue Kaikohe |
Membership:
Mayor John Carter - Chairperson
Cr Ann Court
Cr David Clendon
Cr Dave Collard
Cr Felicity Foy
Cr Mate Radich
Cr Rachel Smith
Cr Kelly Stratford
Cr Moko Tepania
Cr John Vujcich
Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda |
26 February 2020 |
COUNCIL MEMBERS REGISTER OF INTERESTS
Name |
Responsibility (i.e. Chairperson etc) |
Declaration of Interests |
Nature of Potential Interest |
Member's Proposed Management Plan |
Hon Mayor John Carter QSO |
Board Member of the Local Government Protection Programme |
Board Member of the Local Government Protection Program |
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Carter Family Trust |
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Deputy Mayor Ann Court |
Waipapa Business Association |
Member |
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Case by case |
Warren Pattinson Limited |
Shareholder |
Building company. FNDC is a regulator and enforcer |
Case by case |
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Kerikeri Irrigation |
Supplies my water |
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No |
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Top Energy |
Supplies my power |
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No other interest greater than the publics |
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District Licensing |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Top Energy Consumer Trust |
Trustee |
Crossover in regulatory functions, consenting economic development and contracts such as street lighting. |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Ann Court Trust |
Private |
Private |
N/A |
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Waipapa Rotary |
Honorary member |
Potential community funding submitter |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Properties on Onekura Road, Waipapa |
Owner Shareholder |
Any proposed FNDC Capital works or policy change which may have a direct impact (positive/adverse) |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Property on Daroux Dr, Waipapa |
Financial interest |
Any proposed FNDC Capital works or policy change which may have a direct impact (positive/adverse) |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Flowers and gifts |
Ratepayer 'Thankyou' |
Bias/ Pre-determination? |
Declare to Governance |
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Coffee and food |
Ratepayers sometimes 'shout' food and beverage |
Bias or pre-determination |
Case by case |
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Staff |
N/A |
Suggestion of not being impartial or pre-determined! |
Be professional, due diligence, weigh the evidence. Be thorough, thoughtful, considered impartial and balanced. Be fair. |
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Warren Patteinson |
My husband is a builder and may do work for Council staff |
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Case by case |
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Ann Court - Partner |
Warren Pattinson Limited |
Director |
Building Company. FNDC is a regulator |
Remain at arm’s length |
Air NZ |
Shareholder |
None |
None |
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Warren Pattinson Limited |
Builder |
FNDC is the consent authority, regulator and enforcer. |
Apply arm’s length rules |
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Kurbside Rod and Custom Club (unlikely) |
President NZ Hot Rod Association |
Potential to be linked to a funding applicant and my wife is on the decision making committee. |
Unlikely to materialise but would absent myself from any process as would Ann. |
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Property on Onekura Road, Waipapa |
Owner |
Any proposed FNDC capital work in the vicinity or rural plan change. Maybe a link to policy development. |
Would not submit. Rest on a case by case basis. |
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David Clendon |
Chairperson – He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust |
None |
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Declare if any issue arises |
Member of Vision Kerikeri |
None |
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Declare if any issue arrises |
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Joint owner of family home in Kerikeri |
Hall Road, Kerikeri |
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David Clendon – Partner |
Resident Shareholder on Kerikeri Irrigation |
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David Collard |
Snapper Bonanza 2011 Limited |
45% Shareholder and Director |
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Trustee of Te Ahu Charitable Trust |
Council delegate to this board |
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Felicity Foy |
Director - Northland Planning & Development |
I am the director of a planning and development consultancy that is based in the Far North and have two employees. Property owner of Commerce Street, Kaitaia |
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I will abstain from any debate and voting on proposed plan change items for the Far North District Plan. |
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I will declare a conflict of interest with any planning matters that relate to resource consent processing, and the management of the resource consents planning team. |
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I will not enter into any contracts with Council for over $25,000 per year. I have previously contracted to Council to process resource consents as consultant planner. |
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Flick Trustee Ltd |
I am the director of this company that is the company trustee of Flick Family Trust that owns properties on Weber Place, Seaview Road, and Allen Bell Drive. |
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Elbury Holdings Limited |
This company is directed by my parents Fiona and Kevin King. |
This company owns several dairy and beef farms, and also dwellings on these farms. The Farms and dwellings are located in the Far North at Kaimaumau, Bird Road/Sandhills Rd, Wireless Road/ Puckey Road/Bell Road, the Awanui Straight and Allen Bell Drive. |
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Foy Farms partnership |
Owner and partner in Foy Farms - a farm in three titles on Church Road, Kaingaroa |
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Foy Farms Rentals |
Owner and rental manager of Foy Farms Rentals for 6 dwellings on Church Road, Kaingaroa and 2 dwelling on Allen Bell Drive, Kaitaia, and 1 property on North Road, Kaitaia |
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King Family Trust |
This trust owns several titles/properties at Cable Bay, Seaview Rd/State Highway 10 and Ahipara - Panorama Lane. |
These trusts own properties in the Far North. |
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Previous employment at FNDC 2007-16 |
I consider the staff members at FNDC to be my friends |
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Felicity Foy - Partner |
Employed by Justaplumber Taipa |
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Friends with some FNDC employees |
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Mate Radich |
No form received |
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Rachel Smith |
Friends of Rolands Wood Charitable Trust |
Trustee |
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Mid North Family Support |
Trustee |
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Bay of Islands Amateur Swimming Club |
Committee Member |
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Property Owner |
Kerikeri |
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Friends who work at Far North District Council |
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Kerikeri Cruising Club |
Subscription Member |
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Rachel Smith (Partner) |
Property Owner |
Kerikeri |
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Friends who work at Far North District Council |
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Kerikeri Cruising Club |
Subscription Member |
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Kelly Stratford |
KS Bookkeeping and Administration |
Business Owner, provides book keeping, administration and development of environmenta management plans |
None perceived |
Step aside from decisions that arise, that may have conflicts |
Waikare Marae Trustees |
Trustee |
Maybe perceived conflicts |
Case by case basis |
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Bay of Islands College |
Parent Elected Trustee |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict, I will step aside from decision making |
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Karetu School |
Parent Elected Trustee |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict, I will step aside from decision making |
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Maori title land – Moerewa and Waikare |
Beneficiary and husband is a shareholder |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict, I will step aside from decision making |
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Sister is employed by Far North District Council |
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Wil not discuss work/governance mattes that are confidential |
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Gifts - food and beverages |
Residents and ratepayers may ‘shout’ food and beverage |
Perceived bias or predetermination |
Case by case basis |
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Kelly Stratford - Partner |
Chef and Barista |
Opua Store |
None perceived |
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Maori title land – Moerewa |
Shareholder |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict of interest I would step aside from decision making |
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Moko Tepania |
Teacher at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe. |
Potential Council funding that will benefit my place of employment. |
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Declare a perceived conflict |
Chairperson at Te Reo o Te Tai Tokerau Trust. |
Potential Council funding for events that this trust runs. |
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Declare a perceived conflict |
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Tribal Member – Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa |
As a descendent of Te Rarawa I could have a perceived conflict of interest in Te Rarawa Council relations. |
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Declare a perceived conflict |
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Tribal Member - Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa |
As a descendent of Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa I could have a perceived conflict of interest in Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa Council relations. |
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Declare a perceived conflict |
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Tribal Member – Kahukuraariki Trust Board |
As a descendent of Kahukuraariki Trust Board I could have a perceived conflict of interest in Kahukuraariki Trust Board Council relations. |
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Declare a perceived conflict |
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Tribal Member – Te Rūnanga ā-Iwi o Ngāpuhi |
As a descendent of Te Rūnanga ā-Iwi o Ngāpuhi I could have a perceived conflict of interest in Te Rūnanga ā-Iwi o Ngāpuhi Council relations. |
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Declare a perceived conflict |
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John Vujcich |
Board Member |
Pioneer Village |
Matters relating to funding and assets |
Declare interest and abstain |
Director |
Waitukupata Forest Ltd |
Potential for council activity to directly affect its assets |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Director |
Rural Service Solutions Ltd |
Matters where council regulatory function impact of company services |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Director |
Kaikohe (Rau Marama) Community Trust |
Potential funder |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Partner |
MJ & EMJ Vujcich |
Matters where council regulatory function impacts on partnership owned assets |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Member |
Kaikohe Rotary Club |
Potential funder, or impact on Rotary projects |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Member |
New Zealand Institute of Directors |
Potential provider of training to Council |
Declare a Conflict of Interest |
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Member |
Institute of IT Professionals |
Unlikely, but possible provider of services to Council |
Declare a Conflict of Interest |
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Member |
Kaikohe Business Association |
Possible funding provider |
Declare a Conflict of Interest |
Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda |
26 February 2020 |
Ordinary Council Meeting
will be held in the Council Chamber, Memorial Avenue, Kaikohe on:
Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 10.00 am
Order Of Business
2 Apologies and Declarations of Interest
5 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
5.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
6.1 Additional Capital Carry Forwards - June 2019
6.2 Adoption of Proposed Fees and Charges for 2020/21 for Consultation
6.4 Financial Delegation to the CEO
6.6 Te Hononga Hundertwasser Kawakawa Square Loan
6.7 Deliberations Houhora Heads Motor Camp Lease
The following reports will be circulated as part of a supplementary public agenda
· Consideration fo Community Board Chairpersons at Committee meetings
· Proposed Changes to the Formal Meeting Calendar
· CEO Report to Council 01 November 2019 - 31 December 2019
7.1 Level of Service KPI Quarter 1 and 2 Performance Report
7.2 Building Consent Authority Accreditation
8.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes - Public Excluded.
8.2 Te Pu o Te Wheke Operational Underwrite
8.3 Bay of Islands Sports Field Development - Kerikeri
8.4 CEO KPI Performance Report Quarter 2
The following report will be circulated as part of a supplementary public excluded agenda
· Contract Negotiation with CBEC regarding Swimming Pools Operations and Maintenance Contract
1 Prayer
2 Apologies and Declarations of Interest
Members need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as a Member of the Council and any private or other external interest they might have. This note is provided as a reminder to Members to review the matters on the agenda and assess and identify where they may have a pecuniary or other conflict of interest, or where there may be a perception of a conflict of interest.
If a Member feels they do have a conflict of interest, they should publicly declare that at the start of the meeting or of the relevant item of business and refrain from participating in the discussion or voting on that item. If a Member thinks they may have a conflict of interest, they can seek advice from the Chief Executive Officer or the Team Leader Democracy Support (preferably before the meeting).
It is noted that while members can seek advice the final decision as to whether a conflict exists rests with the member.
10:30 am John Tilton regarding;
· Non-compliant camping in Russell
· Regulation of short-term holiday-letting in Russell and surrounding areas.
10:40 am SeaChange regarding Single Transferable Voting
26 February 2020 |
5 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
5.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
File Number: A2848581
Author: Marlema Baker, Meetings Administrator
Authoriser: Aisha Huriwai, Team Leader Democracy Services
Purpose of the Report
The minutes are attached to allow Council to confirm that the minutes are a true and correct record of previous meetings.
That Council confirms the minutes of the Council meeting held 19 December 2019 as a true and correct record.
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1) Background
Local Government Act 2002 Schedule 7 Section 28 states that a local authority must keep minutes of its proceedings. The minutes of these proceedings duly entered and authenticated as prescribed by a local authority are prima facie evidence of those meetings.
2) Discussion and Options
The minutes of the meetings are attached.
Far North District Council Standing Orders Section 27.3 states that no discussion shall arise on the substance of the minutes in any succeeding meeting, except as to their correctness.
Reason for the recommendation
The reason for the recommendation is to confirm the minutes are a true and correct record of the previous meetings.
3) Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision as a result of this report.
1. Confirmation of Previous Minutes - Council Meeting 19 December 2019 - A2809974 ⇩
Compliance schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
Compliance requirement |
Staff assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
This is a matter of low significance. |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
This report complies with the Local Government Act 2002 Schedule 7 Section 28. |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
It is the responsibility of each meeting to confirm their minutes therefore the views of another meeting are not relevant. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. |
There are no implications for Māori in confirming minutes from a previous meeting. Any implications on Māori arising from matters included in meeting minutes should be considered as part of the relevant report. |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example, youth, the aged and those with disabilities). |
This report is asking for minutes to be confirmed as true and correct record, any interests that affect other people should be considered as part of the individual reports. |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision arising from this report. |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report. |
Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda |
26 February 2020 |
MINUTES OF Far North District Council
Ordinary Council
Meeting
HELD AT THE Main Hall
- Te Ahu, Cnr Matthews Ave an South Road, Kaitaia
ON Thursday, 19
December 2019 AT 10:00 am
PRESENT: Mayor John Carter (HWTM), Cr Ann Court, Cr David Clendon, Cr Dave Collard, Cr Felicity Foy, Cr Rachel Smith, Cr Kelly Stratford, Cr Moko Tepania, Cr John Vujcich,
Cr Mate Radich (arrived at 2.15 pm)
IN ATTENDANCE: Mike Edmonds - Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Chairperson, Adele Gardner - Te Hiku Community Board Chairperson, Belinda Ward – Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Chairperson
STAFF PRESENT: Shaun Clarke - Chief Executive Officer, Andy Finch - General Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management, Dean Myburgh - General Manager District Services, William J Taylor MBE - General Manager Corporate Services, Darrell Sargent - General Manager Strategic Planning and Policy
1 Prayer
His Worship the Mayor commenced the meeting with a prayer.
2 Apologies and Declarations of Interest
Resolution 2019/54 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Ann Court That the apology received from Cr Mate Radich for lateness be accepted. Carried Cr Rachel Smith declared a conflict of interest in relation to item 11.4 – Award of Far North Swimming Pools Operations and Maintenance Contract, due to being a member of the Bay of Islands amatuer Swimming Club. |
3 Deputation
Judy Reinken and Craig Salmon from Far North Sea Change spoke regarding the declaration of a climate emergency, carbon emissions, promotion of electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions.
4 MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
His Worship the Mayor:
· thanked the elected members for their positive approach to the new triennium.
· thanked Bay of Islands Watchdog group for their protest efforts to advocate for Rosie. His Worship the Mayor noted that there will be a full independent audit by the Ministry for Primary Industries and that rehoming numbers have increased across the district.
· provided a list of all the projects that Council are unertaking, from Omanaia Water Treatment Plant through to the Provincial Growth Fund projects.
· listed the numerous issues he has been involved with lately and is maintaining a watching brief
o Kings Road, Paihia
o Erosion issues at Opononi
o Te Hiku Sports Hub
o Kerikeri Pavilion
o Kaka Street, Ahipara
o Memorial for Dame Whina Cooper
o Rawene Campus
5 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
5.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 5.1 document number A2703171, pages 10 - 15 refers |
Resolution 2019/55 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That Council: a) confirms the minutes of the Council meeting held 19 November 2019 as a true and correct record. Carried |
6 Corporate Services Group
6.1 2019 Far North District Council Governance Structure Agenda item 6.1 document number A2756223, pages 16 - 35 refers |
motion Moved: Cr Ann Court Seconded: Cr John Vucjich 1. That Council establish the following committees as per the attached terms of reference: a) Executive Review Committee b) Strategy and Policy Committee c) Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee d) Infrastructure Committee e) Regulatory Compliance Committee
2. That Council appoints: a) His Worship the Mayor, Committee Chairperson’s (Councillors Smith, Foy, Vujcich and Stratford) to the Executive Review Committee. b) His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Smith (Chairperson), Clendon (Deputy Chairperson), Tepania, Court, Foy, Collard and Vujcich to the Strategy and Policy Committee. c) His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Vujcich (Chairperson), Independent Member Bruce Robertson (Deputy Chairperson), Councillors Court, Tepania, Radich and Stratford to the Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee. d) His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Foy (Chairperson), Court (Deputy Chairperson), Collard, Radich, Stratford and Vujcich to the Infrastructure Committee. e) His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Stratford (Chairperson), Collard (Deputy Chairperson), Clendon, Court, Smith and Vujcich to the Regulatory Compliance Committee.
3. That Councillors be appointed as the following portfolio holders: a) Climate b) Te Ao Māori c) Waters d) Transport e) Economic Development / Council Controlled Organisations f) Communications
4. That Council re-establish a Procurement Board as per the attached terms of reference and appoint a Procurement Board Member. Amendment Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Mayor John Carter 1. That Council establish the following committees as per the attached terms of reference: a) Executive Review Committee b) Strategy and Policy Committee c) Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee d) Infrastructure Committee e) Regulatory Compliance Committee Carried Motion Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Mayor John Carter 2. That Council signal a desire to have community board chairpersons involved in committees (b), (c), (d) and (e) with voting rights, and that this be referred to a workshop for discussion before the February committee meeting date.
Carried Motion Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 3. That Council appoints: a) His Worship the Mayor, Committee Chairperson’s (Councillors Smith, Foy, Vujcich and Stratford) to the Executive Review Committee. b) His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Smith (Chairperson), Clendon (Deputy Chairperson), Tepania, Court, Foy, Collard and Vujcich to the Strategy and Policy Committee. c) His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Vujcich (Chairperson), Independent Member Bruce Robertson (Deputy Chairperson), Councillors Court, Tepania, Radich and Stratford to the Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee. d) His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Foy (Chairperson), Court (Deputy Chairperson), Collard, Radich, Stratford and Vujcich to the Infrastructure Committee. e) His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Stratford (Chairperson), Collard (Deputy Chairperson), Clendon, Court, Smith and Vujcich to the Regulatory Compliance Committee. CARRIED Motion Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 4. That Councillors be appointed as the following portfolio holders: a) Climate: Cr David Clendon b) Te Ao Māori: Cr Moko Tepania c) Waters: Cr Kelly Stratford d) Transport: Cr Ann Court e) Economic Development / Council Controlled Organisations: Cr John Vujcich f) Communications: Cr Rachel Smith CARRIED Motion Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Felicity Foy 5. That Council re-establish a Procurement Board, as per the attached terms of reference and: a) appoint Councillors Ann Court and John Vujcich to the Procurement Board; b) conduct a Procurement Board review. CARRIED The amendments became the substantive motion. Resolution 2019/56 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Felicity Foy 1. That Council establish the following committees as per the attached terms of reference: a) Executive Review Committee b) Strategy and Policy Committee c) Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee d) Infrastructure Committee e) Regulatory Compliance Committee
2. That Council signal a desire to have community board chairpersons involved in committees (b), (c), (d) and (e) with voting rights, and that this be referred to a workshop for discussion before the February committee meeting date.
3. That Council appoints: a) His Worship the Mayor, Committee Chairperson’s (Councillors Smith, Foy, Vujcich and Stratford) to the Executive Review Committee. b) His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Smith (Chairperson), Clendon (Deputy Chairperson), Tepania, Court, Foy, Collard and Vujcich to the Strategy and Policy Committee. c) His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Vujcich (Chairperson), Independent Member Bruce Robertson (Deputy Chairperson), Councillors Court, Tepania, Radich and Stratford to the Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee. d) His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Foy (Chairperson), Court (Deputy Chairperson), Collard, Radich, Stratford and Vujcich to the Infrastructure Committee. e) His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Stratford (Chairperson), Collard (Deputy Chairperson), Clendon, Court, Smith and Vujcich to the Regulatory Compliance Committee.
4. That Councillors be appointed as the following portfolio holders: a) Climate: Cr David Clendon b) Te Ao Māori: Cr Moko Tepania c) Waters: Cr Kelly Stratford d) Transport: Cr Ann Court e) Economic Development / Council Controlled Organisations: Cr John Vujcich f) Communications: Cr Rachel Smith
5. That Council re-establish a Procurement Board, as per the attached terms of reference and: a) appoint Councillors Ann Court and John Vujcich to the Procurement Board; b) conduct a Procurement Board review. Carried |
6.2 Appointments of Elected Members on behalf of Far North District Council Agenda item 6.2 document number A2781175, pages 36 - 39 refers |
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Motion Moved: Cr Ann Court Seconded: Mayor John Carter That Council confirm the following appointments:
Amendment Moved: Cr Ann Court Seconded: Cr Rachel Smith That Council confirm the following appointments:
Carried The amendments became the substantive motions. Resolution 2019/57 Moved: Cr Ann Court Seconded: Cr Rachel Smith That the Council confirm the following appointments:
Carried |
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6.3 Setting of 2020 Formal Meeting Schedule Agenda item 6.3 document number A2781134, pages 40 - 46 refers |
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Motion Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 1. That the Council adopt the calendar as attached for the following meetings: a) Council meetings from 10:00am; b) Strategy and Policy Committee meetings from 9:30am; c) Regulatory Compliance Committee meetings from 1:00pm; d) Infrastructure Committee meetings from 9:30am; e) Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee meetings from 1:00pm; f) Workshops from 9:30am; g) Procurement Board from 10:00am. Carried Motion Moved: Cr Moko Tepania Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 2. That the Far North District Council preserve 28 October of each year, as a non-Council meeting day, in recognition of the signing of He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni – The Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand as the national day set aside to observe New Zealand Wars. Carried The amendments became the substantive motion. Resolution 2019/58 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 1. That the Council adopt the calendar as attached for the following meetings: a) Council meetings from 10:00am; b) Strategy and Policy Committee meetings from 9:30am; c) Regulatory Compliance Committee meetings from 1:00pm; d) Infrastructure Committee meetings from 9:30am; e) Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee meetings from 1:00pm; f) Workshops from 9:30am; g) Procurement Board from 10:00am. h) Reschedule the workshops on 17 and 18 March 2020 to 10 and 11 March 2020. i) Addition of a workshop on 29 January 2020.
2. That the Far North District Council preserve 28 October of each year, as a non-Council meeting day, in recognising the signing of He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni – Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand, as the national day set aside to observe New Zealand Wars. Carried |
6.4 Setting of Remuneration for Councillors for the triennium Agenda item 6.4 document number A2781154, pages 47 - 49 refers |
Resolution 2019/59 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford That the Council submit the following levels of remuneration to the Remuneration Authority for approval: Deputy Mayor (1) $105,000 Chairs of Committee (4) $ 85,000 Increase to councillor base salary (4) $ 65,550.25 Carried |
6.5 Draft Triennial Agreement (2019-2022) Agenda item 6.5 document number A2790955, pages 50 - 58 refers |
Resolution 2019/60 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Rachel Smith That Council: a) Approve the draft triennial agreement to proceed to the Mayoral Forum for signature of the Mayors of the four authorities on the 24th February 2020. Carried |
7 Infrastructure and Asset Management Group
7.1 Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail Trust 2018/2019 Annual Report Agenda item 7.1 document number A2781363, pages 59 - 83 refers |
Resolution 2019/61 Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Cr David Clendon That the Council receive the report Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail Trust 2018/2019 Annual Report. Carried |
Meeting Adjourned 11:31 – 11:48 a.m. |
Resolution 2019/62 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Ann Court That the meeting of Council be adjourned. Carried |
8 District Services Group
8.1 District Licensing Committee Agenda item 8.1 document number A2784865, pages 84 - 90 refers Cr Ann Court and Cr Kelly Statford declared a conflict of interest |
Resolution 2019/63 Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania a) That Council appoint Cr Ann Court as Chair of the District Licensing Committee; and b) The remaining Committee members become the pool from which the Chairperson allocates 2 members to attend District Licensing Committee hearings as required. Carried Abstained: Crs Ann Court and Kelly Stratford due to a conflict of interest. |
9 Strategic Planning and Policy Group
9.1 Council Appointment to Disability Action Group Agenda item 9.1 document number A2701359, pages 91 - 94 refers |
Resolution 2019/64 Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Mayor John Carter That Council appoint Councillor Stratford as representative on the Disability Action Group, and Councillor Vujcich as the alternate representative. Carried |
9.2 Revenue Review - Way Forward Agenda item 9.2 document number A2778210, pages 95 - 100 refers |
Motion Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Ann Court That Council: a) approve the inclusion of the Revenue Review outcomes in the 2021-31 LTP process; b) develop a timeline for engagement with the Community in advance of formal LTP consultation; and: c) confirm that consultation on changes to accounting policies for depreciation, will be undertaken for the 2020-21 Annual Plan to enable introduction of the policies from 1 July 2020. Amendment Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Mayor John Carter That Council a) approve the inclusion of the Revenue Review outcomes in the 2021-31 LTP process, including all rating options; b) develop a timeline for engagement with the Community in advance of formal LTP consultation, taking in to account the significant opportunity for pre-engagement on Waitangi Day; and: c) confirm that consultation on changes to accounting policies for depreciation, will be undertaken for the 2020-21 Annual Plan to enable introduction of the policies from 1 July 2020.
The amendments became the substantive motion. Resolution 2019/65 Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Mayor John Carter That Council a) approve the inclusion of the Revenue Review outcomes in the 2021-31 LTP process, including all rating options; b) develop a timeline for engagement with the Community in advance of formal LTP consultation, taking in to account the significant opportunity for pre-engagement on Waitangi Day; and: c) confirm that consultation on changes to accounting policies for depreciation, will be undertaken for the 2020-21 Annual Plan to enable introduction of the policies from 1 July 2020. Carried |
9.3 Climate Change Update Agenda item 9.3 document number A2773879, pages 101 - 107 refers |
Resolution 2019/66 Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Cr David Clendon That Council receive the “Climate Change Update” report Carried |
1.1 Item Left to Lie on the Table - Kerikeri Domain Governance Report Supplementary Agenda item 1.1 document number A2801783, pages 4 - 17 refers |
recommendation Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford That Council a) uplifts the report “Kerikeri Domain Governance Report” for consideration. b) supports the creation of an incorporated society whose purpose is to manage the Kerikeri Domain. c) approves administration calls for expressions of interest from the public for people willing to establish an incorporated society and facilitate the establishment of it. d) agrees to enter into a formal agreement with the incorporated society and establishes a budget in accordance with the Kerikeri Domain Reserve Management Plan. Amendment Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Mayor John Carter That Council; a) delegates Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board to lead the process of creating an Incorporated Society for Kerikeri Domain and make recommendations to Council, b) delegates the Chief Executive Officer to work alongside Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board in the process of creating an Incorporated Society for Kerikeri Domain. Carried The amendment became the substantive motion. Resolution 2019/67 Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Mayor John Carter That Council; a) delegates Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board to lead the process of creating an Incorporated Society for Kerikeri Domain and make recommendations to Council, b) delegates the Chief Executive Officer to work alongside Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board in the process of creating an Incorporated Society for Kerikeri Domain. Carried Against: Cr Kelly Stratford |
10 Chief Executive Officer
10.1 CEO Report to Council 01 August 2019 - 31 October 2019 Agenda item 10.1 document number A2752438, pages 18 - 65 refers |
Resolution 2019/68 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That the Council receive the report “CEO Report to Council 01 August 2019 - 31 October 2019“. Carried |
11 Tabled Documents |
Resolution 2019/69 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr David Clendon Mayor John Carter moved that the following documents tabled at the Council meeting be received. a) Vision Kerikeri – letter to Council in relation to supplimentary agenda item 1.1: Item left to lie on the table - Kerikeri Domain Governance Report. b) Far North Sea Change – full presentation notes in relation to item 9.3 Climate Change Update. Carried |
12 Public Excluded
RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
Resolution 2019/70 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Felicity Foy That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject matter of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
Carried |
13 Confirmation of information and decisions in open meeting. |
Resolution 2019/71 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford That Council confirms the decisions below contained in the part of the meeting held with the public excluded be restated in public. 10.4 Extension of Hokianga Ferry Operations and Maintenance Contract to 30 April 2020 Resolution 2019/72 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford That Council: a) approves extending the existing Hokianga Ferry Operations and Maintenance Contract to Broadspectrum NZ Limited for a further term of three months to the 30 April 2020, based on the same terms and conditions, whilst allowing for xx% uplift in the monthly management fee and transition out costs. b) delegates authority to the Chief Executive Officer to approve the three-month contract extension within the FNDC budget of $xxx c) delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the signing of the extension to the Hokianga Ferry Operations and Maintenance Contract and subsequent non-material amendments. Carried Abstained: Cr John Vujcich 10.8 Waiotaraire Reserve - toilet water supply compensation / ex-gratia payment Resolution 2019/73 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Felicity Foy That Council approve an ex-gratia payment of $xxx (excl GST) as compensation to the Urlich whanau for the provision of water supplied from their bore to the Waiotaraire public toilet for the period of July 1989 to 30 June 2020. Carried
Carried |
11 Meeting Close
The meeting closed at 16:55 PM .
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 February 2020.
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CHAIRPERSON
26 February 2020 |
6.1 Additional Capital Carry Forwards - June 2019
File Number: A2843027
Author: Angie Thomas, Manager - Accounting Services
Authoriser: William J Taylor MBE, General Manager - Corporate Services
Purpose of the Report
The purpose of the report is to identify additional projects that were overlooked in the report presented to Council in August 2019.
Project managers are requesting that specific budgets be carried forward to the 2019-2020 financial year for Water and Wastewater. The projects are identified individually including funding requirements.
Executive Summary
· Projects included in the 2018/19 Capital Programme have not been completed and require the budgets to be carried forward to 2019/20.
· The projects identified in this report were overlooked in the August 2019 Council report.
· $26.2m has already been requested and were approved at the Ordinary Council Meeting held 29 August 2019.
· Additional budget totalling $552,561.47 is being requested to carry forward to 2019/20.
That Council; a) approve the additional capital budgets for Water of $250,749.12 and Wastewater of $301,812.35 as identified in the attachment “Water and Wastewater Projects CFWD 2018_2019”; and b) approve the amount totaling $552,561.47 be carried forward from 2018/19 to the 2019/20 financial year to enable the completion of these projects.
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1) Background
At 30 June 2019, a number of projects were underway but not completed.
The total budgeted capital works for the 2018/19 year (including carry forwards from 2017/18) was $71.4m and actual expenditure incurred was $39.7m. Of the $31.7m not spent by 30 June 2019, $26.2m was approved at the 29 August 2019 Ordinary Council Meeting to be carried forward.
However, a number of projects for Water totalling $250,749.12 and Wastewater of $301,812.35 were overlooked and are required to complete the projects as the following work has commenced:
· Construction works $464,034.08
· Resource consents $77,180.00
· Additional reticulation work $11,347.39
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2) Discussion and Options
The projects identified for carry forward total $552,561.47 are funded as follows:
Loan funding $508,495.35
Depreciation funding $44,065.62
Reason for the recommendation
To enable the capital projects identified to be completed.
3) Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
The budgets identified in the attached report would be in addition to those adopted in the 2019-2020 Annual Plan. Overall funding limits will not be exceeded as these projects have been included as completed in the opening balances shown within the Annual Plan 2019-2020.
1. Water and Wastewater Projects CFWD 2018_2019 - A2843034 ⇩
Compliance schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
Compliance requirement |
Staff assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
This will have a possible impact on the current capital programme 2019-2020 delivery. |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
Significance and Engagement Policy. |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
There is no implication for Community Boards. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. |
There is no special implication for Māori. |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities. |
Not applicable. |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
This is to seek approval to carry forward 2018-2019 incomplete project budgets. |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
The Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report. |
26 February 2020 |
6.2 Adoption of Proposed Fees and Charges for 2020/21 for Consultation
File Number: A2845020
Author: Jo Boyd, Corporate Planner
Authoriser: Darrell Sargent, General Manager - Strategic Planning and Policy
Purpose of the Report
To adopt a proposed schedule of fees and charges for the 2020/21 financial year for public consultation.
Executive Summary
Under the Local Government Act 2002 (the LGA), Council is required to review fees and charges annually.
Although most of Council’s fees and charges may be set by Council resolution under section 150 of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA), some must follow a formal process with public consultation in accordance with section 83 (the Special Consultative Procedure or SCP).
To align with consultation on the 2020/21 Annual Plan and to avoid confusion all fees and charges for 2020/21 will be consulted on, regardless of any legislative obligation to do so.
In accordance with Council’s Financial Strategy, adjustments to fees and charges have been limited to the Local Government Cost Index (LGCI) inflation factor which is forecast at 2.2% for 2020/21.
That Council adopt the Statement of Proposal and the Proposed Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2020/21 and proceed to public consultation.
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Background
Council reviews and adjusts its fees and charges on an annual basis. Although many of our fees and charges may be set by Council resolution under section 150 of the LGA, some must follow a formal process with public consultation in accordance with section 83 (the Special Consultative Procedure or SCP) of the Local Government Act 2002.
We therefore carry out the annual review of fees and charges in two stages:
1. A proposal outlining adjustments to fees and charges is adopted and taken to the public for feedback. A consultation period of at least one month is followed by hearings. This process aligns with the Annual Plan 2020/21 consultation and hearings period.
2. A final Schedule of Fees and Charges is brought to Council for adoption prior to the end of June. Adopted fees and charges are effective from 1 July.
Attached is the proposed schedule of fees and charges. In this document those items proposed for adjustment are shaded blue while proposed new fees are shaded green and fees proposed for removal are shaded orange.
All adjustments are consistent with Council’s decision as part of the Long-Term Plan 2018-2028 to adjust fees annually in line with changing circumstances and specifically in line with inflation (the Local Government Cost Index).
Fees and charges are consistent with the provisions of Council’s Revenue and Financing Policy.
2) Discussion and Options
In general, fees have been adjusted by inflation (LGCI) which is forecast at 2.2% for the 2020/21 year).
Note that some fees and infringements are set by statute (e.g. Food Regulations 2015, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) and are therefore not adjustable.
Inflationary adjustments
· Dog registrations, other fees, dog impounding/stock impounding (page 1-2).
· Building consents (page 4-6).
· Vehicle crossing application and inspection fees (page 6).
· Fees for fire prevention, gaming and TAB, animals, poultry and bees, advertising signs, taxi stands, brothel signs and entertainment premises (page 7).
· Cemeteries (page 8).
· Alfresco dining licences (page 9).
· Environmental health licences (page 10).
· Noise control – return of confiscated equipment only (page 12).
· Reserves (leases and licenses, change of status) (pages 14 & 15).
· Council legal services (page 16).
· Libraries (replacement borrower cards, book repairs and fax fees only) (page 17).
· Official information (District Plan copies) (page 19).
· Property information (staff time, physical map requests) (page 20).
· Land Information Memoranda (LIMs) (page 20).
· Resource consents (page 21- 24).
· Applications and inspections relating to works on Council infrastructure (stormwater, wastewater and water) (pages 27 to 32).
No proposed changes
· Hokianga Ferry charges (page 18). Note that the ferry contract is in the process of being awarded. It is anticipated that the successful contractor will take the opportunity to review ticket prices. Council can set new charges by resolution at any time.
· LGOIMA requests (page 19).
· Property information (except LIMs and staff time for digital supply) (page 20).
· Rubbish disposal at transfer stations (pages 25 & 26).
· Transportation including road closures and overweight permits (page 28).
· Venues for hire (page 29).
No change to legislated fees
· Amusement devices (page 7).
· Alcohol licencing (page 9).
· Food control – plans, compliance and monitoring (pages 10 & 11).
· Infringements for litter, noise, parking and skateboards/cycles (pages 12 & 13).
Other changes
· Rates postponement establishment fee (page 20). The process of putting a rates postponement in place requires placing a statutory land charge on the property title. This incurs a Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) fee and staff time that Council is entitled to recover. For this reason, an increased charge for establishing a postponement is proposed. It should be noted that the charge is added to the postponement and paid when the postponement ends.
· Remove Overdue Items Fee (per day) (page 17). Council wishes to consult the community on removing overdue fines for children and young adults to help alleviate barriers to use and contribute to increased literacy in the District.
· Remove solid waste fees relating to the Ahipara landfill (page 25). The Ahipara landfill has closed.
· Merge the following fees for applications made under the Resource Management Act (page 21):
- Simple land use (single Zone Rule breach with no engineering assessment required).
- Change or cancellation of consent condition – Sec 127.
- Change or cancellation of consent notice condition - 221(3).
- Outline plan consideration (176A).
- Application for extension – Sec 125 lapsing a consent.
· Merge the following fees for applications made under the Resource Management Act (pages 21 and 22):
- Land use.
- Subdivision.
- Discharge to land.
- Updating of cross lease flats plans.
· Merge the following fees for applications made under the Resource Management Act (page 22):
- Combined subdivision / land use.
- National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry.
· Reduction in fees for limited/public notification of resource consents. The proposal is to separate the application fee for a consent (see page 21 – fee proposed is $1891) from the fees for limited or public notification of the consents (see page 22 $1178 and $3535 respectively). The application fee is payable at the time of lodgement. The need to notify, however, is determined during the consenting process, hence a separate charge should it be required. This change ensures that the appropriate fee is charged at the appropriate time and reduces the risk of charging errors.
Reason for the recommendation
The reason for the recommendation is to ensure an adopted schedule of fees and charges is in place prior to the start of the 2020/21 financial year.
3) Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
Forecast revenue from the Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2020/21 is recognised in the budget adopted as part of the Annual Plan for 2020/21.
1. Statement of Proposal for Fees and Charges 2020/21 - A2845644 ⇩
2. Proposed Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2020/21 - A2845469 ⇩
Compliance schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
Compliance requirement |
Staff assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
Significance of the proposed changes to the schedule of fees and charges is assessed as low. Further, the current Financial Strategy (adopted alongside the LTP) clearly states Council’s intention to adjust fees and charges on an annual basis and that adjustments would not exceed the forecast LGCI rate for the corresponding year. The review of fees and charges for 2020/21 complies with this limit. Substantial consultation was carried out on the strategy and LTP prior to adoption in June 2018. In accordance with the policy on Significance and Engagement, further consultation is not necessary. |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
The proposed schedule of Fees and Charges links to the Annual Plan for the 2020/21 financial year. |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
Fees and charges hold district-wide relevance. Community Boards provided input to the LTP in which the Financial Strategy (and the limit on annual fee / charge adjustments) were adopted. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. |
Because the proposed changes to fees and charges are considered insignificant, engagement with Maori was not carried out. |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences. |
Fees and charges were consulted on in 2018 prior to adoption of the LTP. Proposed changes for the 2020/21 are within the limit set in the Financial Strategy. Historically, consultation on fees and charges generates little interest from the public. |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
Forecast revenue from the Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2020/21 is included in Annual Plan budgets to be adopted at this meeting. |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
The Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report |
Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda |
26 February 2020 |
Statement of Proposal – Fees and Charges for 2020/21
1. Introduction
Council reviews and adjusts its fees and charges on an annual basis. Although many of our fees and charges may be set by Council resolution under section 150 of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA), some must follow a formal process with public consultation in accordance with section 83 (the Special Consultative Procedure or SCP). To align with consultation on the 2020/21 Annual Plan and to avoid confusion Council will consult on all fees and charges for 2020/21, regardless of any legislative obligation to do so.
2. Background
Various legislative powers and authorities enable Council to set fees and charges to recover an agreed share of the costs of carrying out the services it provides to the community.
Council’s Revenue and Financing Policy forms the basis for the funding arrangements for Council activities. Where an activity is considered to have a private benefit, funding options include a fee or charge.
3. Proposal to set fees
Council’s Financial Strategy commits to limiting fee/charge increases to the Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) local government inflation factor (the local government cost index or LGCI) which is forecast at 2.2% for 2020/21.
Proposed changes to Fees and Charges for the 2020/21 financial year are:
· LGCI inflationary adjustment of 2.2% (rounded to the nearest dollar) for:
Animal registration and miscellaneous fees
Building consent fees
Bylaw enforcement fees
Cemeteries
Alfresco dining licenses
Environmental health licenses
Noise control – return of confiscated equipment
Lease and licenses of reserves / change of reserve status
Council Legal services
Libraries – replacement borrowers card, book repairs
District Plan copies
Property information – staff time, map requests, LIMs
Stormwater – application fees and location services marking
Transport – application for motor sprint events
Wastewater – administration fees and marking of service locations, inspections
Approved commercial operators discharge fees
Water supply – administration, water meter connections, meter checking fee and special meter reading. Standpipe metering and bulk water supply bonds and administration fees. Marking of service locations.
· Proposed fee removals
Rubbish disposal fees relating to the Ahipara landfill which is now closed.
Library overdue item fines for children and young adults.
· Other changes
Residential rates postponement fees. The current fee to establish a rates postponement of $50.00 is not sufficient to recover the actual cost of providing this service. A proposed adjustment of the fee to $300.00 recovers Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) fees and the staff time required to register a statutory land charge on the property title. The proposed fee incorporates the following:
Overheads: |
Cost |
Check application and gather data (0.75 hours) |
$18.75 |
Enter data, send letters and correspond with customers (1 hour) |
$25.00 |
Produce agreement and legal documentation, liaise with customers solicitor (1 hour) |
$25.00 |
Approve application and complete journals and batching (1.5 hours) |
$37.50 |
Produce documents for registration of statutory land charge (0.75 hours plus $175 LINZ fee) |
$193.75 |
Total cost |
$300.00 |
Note that the establishment charge is added to the postponement and paid when the postponement ends.
4. Reason for proposal
The reason for reviewing the fees and charges is to ensure that each charge recovers the actual and reasonable costs associated with the goods, services and amenities provided by Council including permitting activities and fulfilling regulatory obligations.
5. The consultation process
Submissions will close at 5pm on Friday, 3 April 2020. Submitters have the opportunity to be heard in support of their submissions on 28-30 April 2020. An appropriate time will be advised to those who wish to speak. The fees and charges in this document will then be adopted by Council in June 2020.
The fees and charges, once adopted, will come into force on 1 July, 2020.
6. Schedule of fees and charges
The proposed schedule of fees and charges for 2020/21 is attached.
Orange – remove
Blue – LGCI added/wording change
Green - new
No colour – no increase / no change / set by legislation
Animals
Building consents. 3
Bylaw enforcement 7
Cemeteries
Certificates and licenses
Infringements
Leases and licenses of reserves / change of reserve status
Legal services
Libraries
Marine
Offical information
Property information
Resource consents. 21
Rubbish disposal services at transfer stations
Stormwater
Transport
Venues for hire
Wastewater
Water supply
Dog registration
Registration fee for desexed dogs |
1 July 2020 – 31 August 2020 |
1 Sept 2020 – 30 June 2021 |
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Current |
Proposed |
Current |
Proposed |
Pet dog |
$52.00 |
$53.00 |
$77.00 |
$79.00 |
Menacing / dangerous dog |
$82.00 |
$84.00 |
$121.00 |
$124.00 |
Working / pig dog |
$40.00 |
$41.00 |
$60.00 |
$61.00 |
Disability assist dog (approved organisation certified) |
No charge |
No charge |
No charge |
No charge |
Multiple dog discount (Register five dogs, get the sixth dog free) |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
n/a |
n/a |
Discount for Gold Card or Community Card holders |
10% |
10% |
n/a |
n/a |
Full fee, penalty and debt recovery costs are incurred between 1 September 2020 and 30 June 2021
Registration fee for non-desexed dogs |
1 July 2020 – 31 August 2020 |
1 Sept 2020 – 30 June 2021 |
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Current |
Proposed |
Current |
Proposed |
Pet dog |
$62.00 |
$63.00 |
$87.00 |
$89.00 |
Menacing / dangerous dog |
$92.00 |
$94.00 |
$131.00 |
$134.00 |
Working / pig dog |
$50.00 |
$51.00 |
$70.00 |
$72.00 |
Disability assist dog (approved organisation certified) |
No charge |
No charge |
No charge |
No charge |
Multiple dog discount (Register five dogs, get the sixth dog free) |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
n/a |
n/a |
Discount for Gold Card or Community Card holders |
10% |
10% |
n/a |
n/a |
Full fee, penalty and debt recovery costs are incurred between 1 September 2020 and 30 June 2021
Other fees |
Current |
Proposed |
Re-homing dog registration fee (applies to dogs re-homed by the SPCA or via Council pounds). |
$36.00 |
$37.00 |
Dog adoption. Fee includes: microchipping, dog registration until the end of the current year, vet check, vaccinations and desexing (if required). |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Microchipping |
$30.00 |
$31.00 |
Small dog collar |
$11.50 |
$12.00 |
Large dog collar |
$16.50 |
$17.00 |
Replacement registration tag (per tag) |
$4.30 |
$4.40 |
Registration of desexed dogs is free for the first year of the dog’s life (desexing certificate to be supplied) for the current registration year only. All other years shall be at normal fee. |
Dog impounding |
Current |
Proposed |
Impounding |
$68.50 |
$70.00 |
Second impounding |
$104.00 |
$106.00 |
Third impounding |
$143.00 |
$146.00 |
After-hours impounding (impound fee $68.50 + after hours fee $51.00) |
$119.50 |
$122.00 |
Daily handling (up to three days) |
$22.00 |
$23.00 |
Daily handling (up to seven days) |
$42.50 |
$44.00 |
Daily handling (eight or more days) |
$63.00 |
$65.00 |
Veterinary care |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Other animals
Stock impounding |
Current |
Proposed |
Bovine (bull, cow, ox) where one to five head of stock are impounded |
$95.50 |
$98.00 |
Bovine (bull, cow, ox) where six to 10 head of stock are impounded |
$189.00 |
$193.00 |
Bovine (bull, cow, ox) where 11 plus head of stock are impounded |
$284.00 |
$290.00 |
Equine (horse) where one to five are impounded |
$106.00 |
$108.00 |
Equine (horse) where six to 10 are impounded |
$201.00 |
$205.00 |
Equine (horse) where 11 plus are impounded |
$295.50 |
$302.00 |
Ovine (sheep) |
$31.00 |
$32.00 |
Calves, foals, lambs, piglets (feeding off the mother) – no impounding or sustenance charge |
No charge |
No charge |
Sustenance fees for impounded stock |
$9.50 |
$10.00 |
NAIT (National Animal Identification and Tracing) tagging |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Advertising costs (Advertising of impounded stock as required prior to auction / disposal) |
Actual costs + $15.65 admin cost |
Actual costs + $16.00 admin cost |
Transport of stock to pound |
Actual costs + $15.65 admin cost |
Actual costs + $16.00 admin cost |
Officers time (per hour) |
$90.50 |
$92.00 |
The forecast increase in local authority costs for 2020/21 year is 2.2%. Council has used this figure to adjust building consent fees for 2020/21 (rounded to the nearest whole dollar).
Revised fees come into effect on 1 July 2020.
Building notes
It is important to note that each building project and site may be different, so please use this information as a guideline only. Total consent costs may not be known until the consent has been processed to approval.
For an indication of fees payable with your building consent application, please use our building fee calculator or contact our Building staff on free phone 0800 920 029 (Northland land lines only) or 09 401 5200.
When are building fees payable?
If your building project falls under the criteria for fixed fee applications then you will be paying a fee as stated in the consolidated fees schedule. This fee will be required when lodging your application
If your building project falls outside the criteria for fixed fee applications then you will be in the banded fee bracket. These fees will be calculated based on processing time, and will be invoiced at time of issue of your consent
When issuing a Code Compliance Certificate a check is done to see if there are any outstanding inspection or processing fees and these will be invoiced at this time
In all cases, Council payment terms apply to all issued invoices.
How do I work out the estimated value?
This is the total value of the building work including GST. Usually the designer or architect supplies the contract square metre rate and Council checks this against national statistics, the MBIE website, Building Economist and Codeword’s publications.
Why do I get charged for inspections in advance?
Council policy is to release building consents as soon as possible. Estimated inspection fees are paid in advance to assist this process to avoid delays for all parties.
What are ‘actual costs’ and what will they include?
This includes processing, inspections and administration services
It may also include external services engaged to carry out reviews for Council e.g. New Zealand Fire Service and Heritage NZ etc.
Disbursements like scanning, copying, facsimile, telephone, travel and postage.
What are external services and why are they applicable to my application?
External services are usually for New Zealand Fire Service design review, engineering technical or weather-tightness review for complex design or when unproven methods are proposed or input from Heritage NZ for any archaeological reviews.
When does my consent become commercial and trigger the higher fees?
Generally when the building use is associated with public use and the engagement of employees
Some descriptions of these building types include:
- Communal residential (hostel / prison)
- Communal non-residential (church / school)
- Commercial (bank / service station)
- Industrial (agricultural building / sewage plant)
These classified uses attract the higher fee due to the additional design complexity and use of specified systems.
What happens if I don’t go ahead with my building consent, do I get a total refund?
This function is carried out on a case-by-case basis and no full refund is provided due to administration and cost overheads. In normal cases there will be a refund for unused inspections, and BRANZ / MBIE levies
If processing has already begun, partially complete or fully completed fees will be deducted accordingly.
Other fee information
Some levies are set by other agencies so are not affected by this proposal
All fees GST inclusive unless otherwise stated
Building application fees are based on the project value of the building works, simple structures or minor type applications.
Fixed fee applications
This fee applies to building work with a project value of less than $20,000
This fee applies to residential projects only
This fee applies to specific works as listed in the chart below – the fee includes:
- Building processing
- District plan processing (where applicable)
- Inspections as nominated (additional inspections will be charged at the current fee rate)
- Code compliance certificate application fee.
This fee is non-refundable due to the reduced fee offered for these services.
Fixed fee applications |
Current |
Proposed |
Solid fuel heating appliance – freestanding (includes inspection) |
$230.00 |
$235.00 |
Solid fuel heating appliance – inbuilt (includes inspections) |
$357.00 |
$365.00 |
Residential connection to Council reticulated sewer (includes inspections) |
$357.00 |
$365.00 |
Residential ancillary buildings – e.g. carports, gazebo, garden sheds (includes inspections) |
$518.00 |
$529.00 |
Residential outbuildings – e.g. garages unlined up to 120 m², pool changing rooms etc. (includes inspections) |
$518.00 |
$529.00 |
Farm buildings any type up to 120 m² (includes inspections) |
$518.00 |
$529.00 |
Residential swimming / spa pools and associated fencing (includes inspections) |
$518.00 |
$529.00 |
Garage / sleep-out with plumbing and drainage (includes inspections) |
$1,036.00 |
$1,059.00 |
Conservatories (includes inspections) |
$714.00 |
$730.00 |
Other minor building work less than $20,000 – e.g. TP58 effluent systems, minor internal alterations (includes inspections) |
$575.00 |
$588.00 |
General building fees |
Current |
Proposed |
Amended plans application |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
BRANZ Levy (applies to project values above $20,000) |
$1.00 per $1,000.00 |
$1.00 per $1,000.00 |
MBIE Levy (applies to project values above $20,000) |
$2.01 per $1,000.00 |
$2.01 per $1,000.00 |
Building warrant of fitness annual renewal |
$92.00 |
$94.00 |
Building warrant of fitness audit report and inspection fee |
$346.00 |
$354.00 |
Building warrant of fitness (audit only) |
$172.00 |
$176.00 |
Certificate of acceptance application instalment (actual processing costs are calculated and applied) |
$546.00 + actual costs |
$558.00 + actual costs |
Certificate of public use application |
$380.00 |
$389.00 |
Certificate of title request |
$39.00 |
$40.00 |
Change of use application instalment (actual processing costs are calculated and applied) |
$104.00 + actual costs |
$106.00 + actual costs |
Code compliance certificate application |
$172.00 |
$176.00 |
Older code compliance certificate application (includes review of building consents if over four years old) |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Compliance schedule and statement |
$310.00 |
$317.00 |
Compliance and accreditation levy (maximum levy fee $276.00) |
$1.40 per $1,000.00 |
$1.40 per $1,000.00 |
Condition assessment report application |
$104.00 |
$106.00 |
Enforcement action under the Building Act (Notice to fix notice, dangerous or insanitary notice and breach investigation) |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Exemption from requiring building consent application |
$172.00 |
$176.00 |
Extension of time application |
$104.00 |
$106.00 |
Field advice notice |
$172.00 |
$176.00 |
Inspections – residential |
$172.00 |
$176.00 |
Inspections – commercial |
$252.00 |
$258.00 |
Request for information (charged on any application type) |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Scanning charge per application |
$11.20 |
$11.50 |
Section 72 hazard notification |
$346.00 |
$354.00 |
Section 75 building on two or more allotments notification |
$346.00 |
$354.00 |
Specific expertise – inspection and processing required |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Swimming pool inspections |
$172.00 |
$176.00 |
Waiver / modification waiver application to existing building consent |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Weekly building consent report (charge per annum) |
$407.00 |
$416.00 |
Hourly processing fees |
Current |
Proposed |
Building Manager / Compliance Manager |
$161.00 |
$165.00 |
Team Leader / Senior Building Officer / Senior Building Specialist |
$156.00 |
$159.00 |
Building Officer / Building Compliance Officer / Building Specialist |
$149.00 |
$152.00 |
PIM Officer (District Plan check) |
$132.00 |
$135.00 |
Building Administration / Compliance Administration |
$90.00 |
$92.00 |
Banded fees |
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The table below provides an estimate of fees that could be charged for processing a consent depending on project value and complexity. This estimate does not show all applicable fees that may be charged, for this use our Building Fees Calculator, which will again give an estimate of fees and show what other fees will be applicable like BRANZ and MBIE levies etc. Note: these fees will only be charged on completion of processing when actual fees and charges are known. You must pay the invoice before you can uplift your consent and inspections can start on your project. |
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Building Officer |
District Plan check |
Administration |
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Current |
Proposed |
Current |
Proposed |
Current |
Proposed |
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$0 – $19,999 |
$294.00 (2 hrs officer time) |
$300.00 (2 hrs officer time) |
$98.00 |
$100.00 |
$145.00 |
$148.00 |
$20,000 – $150,000 |
$441.00 (3 hrs officer time) |
$450.00 (3 hrs officer time) |
$163.00 (1.25 hrs officer time) |
$165.00 (1.25 hrs officer time) |
$191.00 (2 hrs officer time) |
$195.00 (2 hrs officer time) |
$150,001 – $350,000 |
$588.00 (4 hrs officer time) |
$600.00 (4 hrs officer time) |
$261.00 (2 hrs officer time) |
$265.00 (2 hrs officer time) |
$236.00 (2.5 hrs officer time) |
$241.00 (2.5 hrs officer time) |
$350,001 – $700,000 |
$735.00 (5 hrs officer time) |
$750.00 (5 hrs officer time) |
$261.00 (2 hrs officer time) |
$265.00 (2 hrs officer time) |
$281.00 (3 hrs officer time) |
$287.00 (3 hrs officer time) |
$700,001+ |
$881.00 (6 hrs officer time) |
$900.00 (6 hrs officer time) |
$261.00 (2 hrs officer time) |
$265.00 (2 hrs officer time) |
$281.00 (3 hrs officer time) |
$287.00 (3 hrs officer time) |
Current |
Proposed |
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Vehicle crossing application and vehicle crossing inspection fee |
$222.00 |
$225.00 |
A bond deposit (minimum $1,000.00) may be set to ensure construction of vehicle crossing |
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Vehicle crossing inspection fee |
$163.50 |
$167.00 |
Re-application fee for expired approvals |
$68.50 |
$70.00 |
Application for RAPID number |
$26.50 |
$27.00 |
Replacement RAPID signs |
$10.50 |
$11.00 |
Amusement devices and entertainment premises |
Set by legislation |
These fees are set under Section 11 of the Amusement Devices Regulations 1978 and are applicable to devices such as merry-go-rounds, ferris wheels and roller coasters, bumper cars and boats, indoor go-karts, mini-bikes, parasailes, jet skis, bungy jumping. Bouncy castles, inflatable slides and non-powered playground equipment are not amusement devices and so you do not require a permit. |
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Amusement devices only; one device, for the first seven days of operation or part thereof |
$10.00 |
Amusement devices only; for each additional device operated by the same owner, for the first seven days or part thereof |
$2.00 |
Amusement devices only; for each device, for each further period of seven days or part thereof |
$1.00 |
Fire prevention |
Current |
Proposed |
Section clearance (includes administration charge, site inspection if required and contractors actual costs) |
$104.00 + actual costs |
$106.00 + actual costs |
Gaming Act 2003 |
Current |
Proposed |
Gaming and TAB venue license fees (Gaming Act 2003) |
$416.00 |
$425.00 |
General bylaw license application |
Current |
Proposed |
General bylaw license incorporates fees for:- Application for keeping animals, poultry and bees Application for advertising signs Application for taxi stands Application for brothel signs Application for entertainment premises (e.g. billiard room) |
$106.00 per application |
$108.00 per application |
New or replacement sign (requires Community Board consideration) |
$159.00 |
$163.00 |
Reclaiming of seized advertising signs |
$78.00 per sign |
$80.00 per sign |
Burial plots |
Current |
Proposed |
Burial plot |
$738.00 |
$754.00 |
Interment single depth |
$774.00 |
$791.00 |
Interment double depth |
$877.00 |
$896.00 |
Interment child (under 10) |
$207.00 |
$212.00 |
Ground maintenance |
$145.00 |
$148.00 |
Disinterment fee |
$2,065.00 |
$2,110.00 |
Interment - oversize single depth |
$852.00 |
$871.00 |
Interment – oversize double depth |
$929.00 |
$949.00 |
Statutory holiday surcharge |
$444.00 |
$454.00 |
Ash burial |
Current |
Proposed |
Ash berm (Russell) |
$336.00 |
$343.00 |
Ash berm (All others) |
$103.00 |
$105.00 |
Grave digging for ash burial |
$186.00 |
$190.00 |
Search fee |
$25.50 per hour |
$26.00 per hour |
Flowering baskets |
Current |
Proposed |
Standard rate per unit |
$31.50 |
$32.00 |
Alcohol licensing |
Set by legislation |
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Alcohol licensing fees are set under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 |
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Application fee - Managers Certificates |
$316.25 |
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Renewal fee - Managers Certificates |
$316.25 |
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Temporary Authority |
$296.70 |
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Certificate of Compliance Liquor application - please see Page 25 - Resource consents for this fee |
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Premises - On, off and club licenses |
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Fee category and cost / risk rating score |
Application fee |
Annual fee |
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Set by legislation |
Set by legislation |
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Very low |
0-2 |
$368.00 |
$161.00 |
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Low |
3-5 |
$609.50 |
$391.00 |
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Medium |
6-15 |
$816.50 |
$632.50 |
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High |
16-25 |
$1,023.50 |
$1,035.00 |
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Very high |
26 plus |
$1,207.50 |
$1,437.50 |
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Special licenses - risk based fees (see definition below)* |
Set by legislation |
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Class 1 |
$575.00 |
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Class 2 |
$207.00 |
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Class 3 |
$63.25 |
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*Special license definition |
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Class 1 |
a large event (400+) people, or more than three medium events (100 - 400 people), or more than 12 small events (fewer than 100 people) |
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Class 2 |
One to three medium events (100 - 400 people), or Three to 12 small events (fewer than 100 people) |
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Class 3 |
One or two small events (fewer than 100 people) |
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Alfresco dining license |
Current |
Proposed |
All licenses renewable on 1 July each year |
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Application and renewal fee |
$105.50 |
$108.00 |
Site inspection |
$73.50 |
$75.00 |
One table |
$53.00 |
$54.00 |
Two tables |
$105.00 |
$107.00 |
Three tables |
$158.50 |
$162.00 |
Four tables |
$210.50 |
$215.00 |
Five tables |
$264.00 |
$270.00 |
New application received during licensing year |
Pro rata, according to number of tables (however the application fee and site inspection will be charged at full fee) |
Pro rata, according to number of tables (however the application fee and site inspection will be charged at full fee) |
Re-inspection fee |
$53.00 |
$54.00 |
New application – not compliant and needing Community Board approval |
$158.50 |
$162.00 |
Change of new ownership – new licensee |
$58.00 |
$59.00 |
Example: All new compliant applications will incorporate an application fee ($108.00), a site inspection fee ($74.00) and a charge per table ($54.00). Therefore a new application for one table will be a total fee of $236.00 |
Collection and transportation of waste and diverted materials |
Current |
Proposed |
Waste collector’s license |
$509.00 per annum |
$520.00 per annum |
Environmental health licenses |
Current |
Proposed |
(Per annum) Health (Registration of Premises) Regulations 1966 annual renewal 1 July. Pro rata fees for new application throughout the registration year |
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Class 1 (pre-packed food) and club license |
$327.00 |
$334.00 |
Class 2 (preparation and sale of food on premises) |
$543.00 |
$555.00 |
Class 3 (manufacturers) |
$755.00 |
$772.00 |
Health (hairdressers, mortuaries, camping grounds and septic tank cleaners) |
$327.00 |
$334.00 |
Club 1 (club license for pre-packed food) |
$327.00 |
$334.00 |
Camping ground (with food preparation and / or shop) |
$543.00 |
$555.00 |
Charitable organisations (churches etc) |
$210.50 |
$215.00 |
Re-inspection |
$189.00 |
$193.00 |
Change of ownership (new certificate) |
$58.00 |
$59.00 |
Replacement of lost certificate |
$26.50 |
$27.00 |
Food Act |
Set by legislation |
The following fees are set under the Food (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2015 |
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Food Control Plan |
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Initial registration based on an acceptable model or template |
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Initial registration (includes one hour processing time) |
$180.00 |
Additional processing time – per hour |
$180.00 |
Registration renewal |
|
Registration renewal (includes one hour processing time) |
$180.00 |
Additional processing time – per hour |
$180.00 |
Registration amendment |
|
Registration amendment (includes one hour processing time) |
$180.00 |
Additional processing time – per hour |
$180.00 |
Verification |
|
Fixed fee (includes up to 3.5 hours of verification activity) |
$515.00 |
Additional processing time – per hour |
$180.00 |
Compliance and monitoring |
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Complaint driven investigation resulting in the issue of an improvement notice by a Food Safety Officer – per hour |
$180.00 |
Application for review of issue of improvement notice – per hour |
$180.00 |
Monitoring of food safety and suitability |
Charge per hour |
Premises transitioning to Food Act 2014 |
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Food hygiene registration payment will be transferred to the Food Act registration on a pro rata basis |
Pro rata calculation |
Mobile shop, street stall and hawkers licenses |
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Definitions: Mobile shop means a vehicle (including a trailer) from which goods are offered for sale in any public place but does not include any vehicle used exclusively for the delivery of pre-ordered goods, nor any stall. Hawker means any person who carries any goods for sale from property to property but does not include any person delivering pre-ordered goods, or any person exposing goods for sale in any public place, nor any mobile shopkeeper. |
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Regular annual licenses |
Current |
Proposed |
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Mobile shop |
Non-food |
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Annual |
$532.00 |
$532.00 |
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Seasonal – one month |
$47.00 per month |
$47.00 per month |
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Food related |
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Annual This fee is for the licence to trade in a permitted public place. A food licence will also be required |
$792.00 |
$792.00 |
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Seasonal* |
$67.50 per month |
$67.50 per month |
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Coffee vendor only |
Annual |
$264.00 |
$264.00 |
Seasonal* |
$27.00 per month |
$27.00 per month |
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Hawkers
|
Annual |
$342.50 |
$342.50 |
Seasonal* |
Pro rata $32.00 per month |
Pro rata $32.00 per month |
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Site permit |
Non-food |
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Annual |
$1,070.00 |
$1,070.00 |
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Seasonal* |
$89.00 per month |
$89.00 per month |
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Food related |
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Annual This fee is for the licence to trade in a permitted public place. A food licence will also be required |
$1,371.50 |
$1,371.50 |
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Seasonal* |
$114.50 per month |
$114.50 per month |
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Market food premises and mobile shop |
$210.50 |
$215.00 |
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Street stalls (Fundraising events, charitable trusts, or street appeal collectors) Maximum 20 per year |
No charge |
No charge |
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Tour operators license |
$210.50 |
$215.00 |
Infringements
The following infringements are set by Government legislation or under Council Bylaws. For more information please visit: www.legislation.govt.nz. Some Council Bylaws also set infringements. These can only be changed when the Bylaw is reviewed. To find out more on Bylaw infringements visit our website: www.fndc.govt.nz key word: Council Bylaws
Activity |
Legislation |
Alcohol – sale and supply |
Sale and Supply of Alcohol 2012, Section 260 |
Dogs |
Dog Control Act 1996, Schedule 1 |
Building |
Building Act 2004, Section 101 |
Food |
Food Act 2014, Section 391 |
Littering |
Litter Act 1997, Section 15 (1) a-b, Section 16 and FNDC Litter Infringement Policy |
Noise |
RMA 1991 and Resource Management Infringement Offences Regulations 1999 |
Seizing of any equipment (noise, skateboards etc) |
Local Government Act 2002, Section 259 |
Parking |
Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999, Schedule 1B |
Resource consents |
Resource Management Act 1991, Section 338 and Resource Management Infringement Offences Regulations 1999 |
Litter
infringements* |
First offence |
First offence |
Subsequent offence |
Subsequent offence |
|
Current |
Proposed |
Current |
Proposed |
Litter, of less than one litre, left in a public space or on private land without the occupier's consent. |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
Litter, of one litre to 20 litres, left in a public space or on private land without the occupier's consent. |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
Litter, of 20 litres to 120 litres, left in a public space or on private land without the occupier's consent. |
$250.00 |
$250.00 |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
Litter, of more than 120 litres, left in a public space or on private land without the occupier's consent. |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
Hazardous** or offensive litter*** left in a public space or on private land without the occupier's consent. |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
* Infringements do not attract GST
** Hazardous litter includes broken glass, barbed wire, jagged metal, medicines
*** Offensive waste includes rotting food, animal remains, faeces (including discarded nappies)
Noise control |
Current |
Proposed |
Infringement notice to be issued under Resource Management Act (RMA 1991)* |
$750.00 |
$750.00 |
Return of confiscated equipment (seizure of any property) |
$148.00 |
$151.00 |
* Infringements do not attract GST
Parking infringements |
Set by legislation |
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P101 |
Parked within an intersection |
$60.00 |
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P102 |
Parked within six meters of an intersection |
$60.00 |
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P103 |
Parking near corner, bend or rise |
$40.00 |
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P104 |
Parking on or near a pedestrian crossing |
$60.00 |
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P105 |
Parked in prohibited area |
$40.00 |
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P106A |
Parked over the time limit |
$40.00 |
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P107 |
Parked on broken yellow line |
$60.00 |
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P108 |
Parked in area reserved for vehicles hire/reward |
$60.00 |
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P109 |
Parking within six meters of an indicated bus stop |
$40.00 |
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P110 |
Parked across a vehicle entrance |
$40.00 |
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P111 |
Parked near fire hydrant |
$40.00 |
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P112 |
Parked between fire hydrant and road marking |
$40.00 |
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P113 |
Double parked |
$60.00 |
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P114 |
Incorrect kerb parking – left side of road |
$40.00 |
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P115 |
Parked on footpath |
$40.00 |
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P116 |
Parking trailer on road more than seven days |
$60.00 |
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P117 |
Inconsiderate parking |
$60.00 |
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P119 |
Parked on a loading zone* |
$40.00 |
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P120 |
Incorrect angle parking |
$40.00 |
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P127 |
Parked on a flush median or traffic island |
$40.00 |
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P508 |
Parked in a clearway |
$60.00 |
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P969 |
Parked in an area reserved for disabled persons |
$150.00 |
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P106 / T30 |
Parking in breach of a time limit 0-30 mins |
$12.00 |
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P106 / T60 |
Parking in breach of a time limit 31- 60 mins |
$15.00 |
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P106 / T120 |
Parking in breach of a time limit 61-120 mins |
$21.00 |
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P106 / T240 |
Parking in breach of a time limit 121-240 mins |
$30.00 |
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P106 / T360 |
Parking in breach of a time limit 241-360 mins |
$42.00 |
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P106 / T1000 |
Parking in breach of a time limit six hours or more |
$57.00 |
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Infringements do not attract GST |
C = Car U = Ute B = Bus V = Van T = Truck CV = Campervan S = Station Wagon MB = Motorbike |
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* Use for when goods and service vehicles overstay on |
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Skating and cycles |
Set by legislation |
Recovery of seized equipment |
$50.00 per item |
Change of reserve status – processing charges |
Current |
Proposed |
Change of classification of reserve |
$319.00 |
$326.00 |
Revocation of reservation of reserve |
$319.00 |
$326.00 |
Note: This charge covers administrative costs and is to be paid on application for reserve status. This charge is not payable in cases where the application can be processed in conjunction with a request to lease the reserve, in which case the lease processing charge listed below covers the costs. Applicants will be required to meet other costs that may apply – Department of Conservation fees, resource consent application fees, survey costs etc.
Leases of reserves (one year or more) – processing charges |
Current |
Proposed |
New lease of reserve; e.g. local purpose or recreation (including grazing leases) |
$425.00 |
$434.00 |
Renewal of lease of reserve; e.g. local purpose or recreation |
$213.00 |
$218.00 |
Administration charges to be paid on application for the lease. When applicable, applicants will also be required to meet legal expenses, Department of Conservation fees, resource consent and / or liquor license application fees.
Easements under Reserves Act – processing charge |
Current |
Proposed |
Easement over reserve (plus any addition) |
$418.00 |
$427.00 |
Leases of Reserves (one year or more) – rentals per year |
Current |
Proposed |
Lease by commercial operator (e.g. motor camp, carpark) |
Individually determined on percentage of Government value |
Individually determined on percentage of Government value |
Lease by semi-community group (e.g. bowling club, school) |
$106.00 |
$108.00 |
Lease by community group (e.g. marae committee) |
$106.00 |
$108.00 |
Grazing leases |
By tender process |
By tender process |
Note: Lessees are also required to pay rates and in some cases, where the lessees are occupying council owned buildings, they are required to reimburse council when annual insurance premiums are paid.
Temporary license to occupy reserves – processing charges |
Current |
Proposed |
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New license for grazing or other purposes |
$106.00 |
$108.00 |
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Renewal of license for grazing purposes |
$53.20 |
$54.00 |
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Rentals |
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Licenses by commercial operator |
Individually determined on percentage of Government value |
Individually determined on percentage of Government value |
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Licenses by semi-community and community groups |
$106.00 |
$108.00 |
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Grazing licenses |
By tender process |
By tender process |
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Permits to occupy reserves – less than one month |
Current |
Proposed |
No processing charge but written application required |
No charge |
No charge |
Use of reserves |
Current |
Proposed |
Commercial use (e.g. circus) per showing |
$79.00 |
$81.00 |
Plus deposit (refundable if no turf damage) |
$585.00 |
$598.00 |
Community use ground rental |
No charge |
No charge |
Paihia Village Green - stallholders / exhibitors |
Current |
Proposed |
Residents of the Far North District (per site / per day) |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
Non-residents of the Far North District (per site / per day) |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
Community activities (e.g. Carols by Candlelight) |
No charge |
No charge |
Hire of entire village green |
By negotiation with Council |
By negotiation with Council |
Hourly rates |
Current |
Proposed |
In-house Counsel |
$256.00 |
$262.00 |
Property Legalisation Officer |
$101.00 |
$103.00 |
Travelling costs – from nearest Council office |
As per IRD mileage rates schedule |
As per IRD mileage rates schedule |
Item replacement |
Current |
Proposed |
All items: Replacement value of item plus administration fee |
Actual costs and $10.00 per item |
Actual costs and $10.00 per item |
Borrowing |
Current |
Proposed |
Local resident borrower |
No charge |
No charge |
Organisation borrower (limited users) |
$30.00 |
$30.50 |
Replacement borrower card |
$2.10 |
$2.20 |
Interloan search |
from $6.00 |
from $6.00 |
Book repairs |
from $5.10 |
From: $5.20 |
Expired holds fee |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
Overdue items fee (per day) |
$0.30 |
Remove |
Faxing |
Current |
Proposed |
Local |
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Transaction fee |
$2.60 |
$2.60 |
Per page thereafter |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
National |
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Transaction fee |
$2.60 |
$2.60 |
Per page thereafter |
$1.50 |
$1.50 |
International |
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Transaction fee |
$2.60 |
$2.60 |
Per page thereafter |
$3.10 |
$3.10 |
Incoming fax |
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Per page (one to four pages) |
$1.50 |
$1.50 |
Per page thereafter (fifth page) |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
Hokianga vehicle ferry |
Current |
Proposed |
Children concession |
$4.00 |
$4.00 |
Foot / car passenger – single |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
Passenger concession |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
Motorcycle – one way |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
Campervan – one way |
$40.00 |
$40.00 |
Light vehicle (vehicles <2200 kg – trailers / caravans) |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
Resident light vehicle |
$7.00 |
$7.00 |
Light vehicle concession – five trips |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
Light vehicle concession – 10 trips |
$55.00 |
$55.00 |
Heavy vehicle single trip – per axle |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
Heavy vehicle concession – 10 trips |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
Special sailings |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) information requests |
Current |
Proposed |
Staff time per half hour (first hour free) |
$38.00 per half hour |
$38.00 per half hour |
Plan print |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
Photocopying |
$0.20 |
$0.20 |
Copies of documents required to be available at a reasonable charge under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (All postage payable).
Annual supply of agendas and minutes |
Current |
Proposed |
Council |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Community boards – per board |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
All Community boards |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
All agendas (Council, community boards, hearings) |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Hearings agendas |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Other Council publications |
Current |
Proposed |
Hard copy of Annual Plan, Long Term Plans and Annual Report |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Photocopying charges |
Current |
Proposed |
A4 (black and white) |
$0.20 |
$0.20 |
A4 (colour) |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
A3 (black and white) |
$0.40 |
$0.40 |
A3 (colour) |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
Charges for supply of information when the information is not required to be provided free under the Local Government Official Information and Meeting Act, where the aggregate amount of staff time spent to action the request exceeds half an hour.
Document scanning |
Current |
Proposed |
One to five pages |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
Six or more pages |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
Operative District Plan |
Current |
Proposed |
Text volume |
$170.00 |
$174.00 |
Map volume |
$152.00 |
$155.00 |
Map pages (individual) |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Text and maps (printed) |
$322.00 |
$329.00 |
Rating information |
Current |
Proposed |
Rate book (per book – annual) |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Electronic property file request |
Current |
Proposed |
Collating and providing the property file online (per property file) |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
Digital data supply |
Current |
Proposed |
DCDB parcels – per parcel |
$0.20 |
$0.20 |
Staff time (per hour) |
$85.00 |
$87.00 |
USB stick (with data on it) |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
Physical map requests (paper and pdf) |
Current |
Proposed |
|
Staff time (per hour) |
$85.00 |
$87.00 |
|
Hard copy – A3 |
$41.00 |
$42.00 |
|
Hard copy – A2 |
$51.00 |
$52.00 |
|
Hard copy – A1 |
$71.00 |
$73.00 |
|
Hard copy – A0 |
$85.00 |
$87.00 |
|
Soft copy (PDF format) – A3 |
$41.00 |
$42.00 |
|
Soft copy (PDF format) – A2 |
$41.00 |
$42.00 |
|
Soft copy (PDF format) – A1 |
$41.00 |
$42.00 |
|
Soft copy (PDF format) – A0 |
$41.00 |
$42.00 |
|
USB stick (with data on it) |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
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Note: Where a request covers more than one property and/or requires additional time to process, the charges will be based on 10-minute intervals according to the schedule. FNDC does not provide A4 maps. These are accessible and printable via the mapping website www.fndcmaps.govt.nz |
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Current |
Proposed |
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Vector maps: locality plan, property plan, property boundaries, addresses, legal description, area – A4 |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
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Street map (Cadastral) – reproduction costs |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
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Land information memoranda (LIM’s) |
Current |
Proposed |
LIM application – All properties |
$280.00 |
$286.00 |
Research fee – where extensive research is required. (This is additional to the application fee) |
$38.00 per half hour |
$38.00 per half hour |
Resource consent fees are calculated based on BERL Forecasts of Price Level Change Adjustors (with some rounding). This means that fees will increase each year in accordance with the changes to the BERL Forecast.
The forecast increase in local authority costs for 2020/21 year is 2.2% so Council has used this figure to calculate the resource consent fees for 2020/21. These revised fees come into effect on 1 July 2020.
Notes:
1. These fees have been rounded up to the nearest whole dollar
2. All fees GST inclusive unless otherwise stated
Instalment fees are charged at the following stages: application lodgement; limited or notification process; and hearings process. Where the instalment paid does not cover the actual processing costs Council shall require the applicant to pay an additional charge following the issuing of decision. Council reserves the right to interim invoice applications monthly where costs have been incurred and exceed the instalment fee paid.
An applicant shall upon request be provided an itemised breakdown of costs. For
the purposes of these charges the terms ‘actual and reasonable
cost’ and ‘standard charges’ shall include but not be limited
to:
FNDC staff time for receiving, processing and issuing a decision
Inspections
Travel – breakdown of costs, etc.
Administrative / technical support
Contract services (e.g. landscape architect, engineers) engaged by Council to fulfil obligations of the Resource Management Act 1991; and
Disbursements including photocopying, facsimile, telephone and postage.
An applicant required to pay an additional charge has a right of objection to the council in respect of that requirement, and has a right of appeal to the Environment Court in respect of Council’s decision on that objection.
A fixed fee is the present charge paid when a request for a certificate etc. is made. The cost for these services is fixed. Although fixed, this fee covers the first three hours of processing. Any additional time or meetings may be charged to enable Council to recover its actual and reasonable costs.
Note: All fees and charges are INSTALMENTS unless otherwise stated at the top of the particular table.
* Actual and reasonable cost based on an hourly rate, mileage and disbursements will be deducted from the instalment fee or charged to determine the final fee payable.
The below table has been modified to merge similar fees.
Application for resource consent, designation or heritage orders |
Current |
Proposed |
Applications made under the Resource Management Act:
· Simple land use (single Zone Rule breach with no engineering assessment required) · Change or cancellation of consent condition – Sec 127 · Change or cancellation of consent notice condition - 221(3) · Outline plan consideration (176A) · Application for extension – Sec 125 lapsing a consent · Fast track consents
This instalment is payable at the time of lodgement. Actual processing costs will be calculated and invoiced after the decision is issued. Interim invoicing may apply. |
$1,153.00 |
$1,178.00 |
Applications made under the Resource Management Act:
· Land use · Subdivision · Discharge to land · Updating of cross lease flats plans
This instalment is payable at the time of lodgement. Actual processing costs will be calculated and invoiced after the decision is issued. Interim invoicing may apply. |
$1,850.00 |
$1,891.00 |
Applications made under the Resource Management Act:
· Combined subdivision / land use · National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry
This instalment is payable at the time of lodgement. Actual processing costs will be calculated and invoiced after the decision is issued. Interim invoicing may apply. |
$3,217.00 |
$3,288.00 |
Notices of requirement for a designation and / or heritage order |
$2,681.00 |
$2,740.00 |
Removal of or alteration to a notice of requirement |
$804.00 |
$822.00 |
Simple Sect 127 change of conditions (minor changes and where the approval remains consistent with the original proposal, no engineering assessment is required and there are no parties affected by the change) |
$643.00 |
$657.00 |
Note: Deemed permitted boundary activities and deemed permitted marginal or temporary activities' fees can be found under ‘Approvals and certificates fixed fees’.
Limited notification for resource consents, notices of requirement and heritage orders |
Current |
Proposed |
Land use and subdivision; combined land use and subdivision; notices of requirement; heritage orders; discharge to land Note: Where an instalment fee has already been paid, Council will require the balance owing to be paid before limited notification proceeds. |
$3,003.00 |
$1,178.00 |
Public notification for resource consents, notices of requirement and heritage orders |
Current |
Proposed |
Land use and subdivision; combined land use and subdivision; discharge to land; changes to consent conditions – Section 127; notice of requirements; heritage orders Note: Where an instalment fee has already been paid, Council will require the balance owing to be paid before notification proceeds. |
$5,309.00 |
$3,535.00 |
Hearings |
Current |
Proposed |
Hearings required for any resource consent or other permission. Hearing fee • Cost of third party / hearing commissioners will be charged at actual costs • Staff and consultant costs will be charged at actual costs • Miscellaneous charges (copying, venue hire, printing, etc.) will be charged at actual costs • All costs will be itemised • The final fee in any one application will be determined by the Team Leader, Resource Consents or his / her appointee • All charges will be actual and reasonable costs less the instalment fee. Note: Actual and reasonable costs based on an hourly rate, mileage and disbursements will be deducted from the instalment fee or charged to determine the final fee payable. |
$1,150.00 |
$1,178.00 |
Monitoring |
Current |
Proposed |
Monitoring fee – monitoring of resource consents (including Certificate of Compliance). Based on two inspections being required when charged. |
$368.00 |
$376.00 |
Approvals and certificates – fixed fees |
Current |
Proposed |
Certificate under Sec 221 (consent notice), certificate under Sec 222 (completion certificate), approval of survey plan Sec 223 |
$250.00 |
$256.00 |
Cancellation of building line restriction Sec 327A LGA 1974 |
$402.00 |
$411.00 |
Overseas Investment Certificates (OIC) |
$402.00 |
$411.00 |
Outline plan waiver |
$150.00 |
$153.00 |
224 (c) certificates – without engineering conditions |
$586.00 |
$599.00 |
Section 243 Cancellation of Easement |
$460.00 |
$470.00 |
Deemed permitted boundary activities and deemed permitted marginal or temporary activities |
$460.00 |
$470.00 |
Other approvals, certificates and fixed fees |
Current |
Proposed |
Preparation of covenant against transfer of allotments – Sec 240 |
$460.00 |
$470.00 |
Earthworks permit – includes administration and one inspection |
$460.00 |
$470.00 |
Any other certificate, authority, requirements, or actions requested of Council under the provisions of the Resource Management Act, the Local Government Act or any other related legislation |
$460.00 |
$470.00 |
224 (c) Certificate with engineering conditions |
$1,088.00 |
$1,112.00 |
Savings certificate issued under Sec 226(1)(e). Determination of and extension of existing use (Section 10) |
$886.00 |
$905.00 |
Creation of right of way under Sec 348 Local Government Act |
$886.00 |
$905.00 |
Section 139 Certificate of Compliance, Section 139(A) Existing Use Certificate |
$1,222.00 |
$1,249.00 |
Objections to Council on a decision or condition of consent under Section 357, 357A |
$886.00 |
$905.00 |
Fees or charges levied on Council by other organisations; i.e. District Land Registrar, Department of Conservation |
Actual and reasonable costs charged by the other organisation and Council admin charge |
Actual and reasonable costs charged by the other organisation and Council admin charge |
Request for consideration of District Plan change. Plus actual and reasonable costs charged to Council by any other organisations and applicable hourly staff rates. This is the required lodgement fee should a change be requested. Should the requested change be accepted by the Council for processing as a private plan change, all additional costs will be charged |
$13,405.00 |
$13,700.00 |
Charge for supplying information in respect of plans and resource consents per half hour, and any other associated costs that apply to the request |
Actual and reasonable costs |
Actual and reasonable costs |
Any report required by Council in determining / processing a resource consent per half hour, and any other associated costs that apply to the request |
Actual and reasonable costs |
Actual and reasonable costs |
Any meeting booked in advance with resource consent staff. No charge for first ½ hr of initial request – actual and reasonable costs will be calculated on a case by case basis. This includes concept development meetings |
Actual and reasonable costs |
Actual and reasonable costs |
CT – producing certificates of title; easement instruments; consent notices |
$39.00 per search |
$40.00 per search |
Scanning charge – per application |
$11.20 per application |
$11.50 per application |
Post approval charge. Part of administration associated with consents, statutory reports, enquiries and complaints about consents |
$218.00 |
$223.00 |
Liquor compliance certificates |
Current |
Proposed |
Certificate of Compliance Liquor application |
$429.00 |
$438.00 |
Hourly processing charges |
Current |
Proposed |
Principal Planner and Manager; Resource Management |
$177.00 |
$181.00 |
Resource Consent Engineer |
$177.00 |
$181.00 |
Senior Planner / Team Leader |
$166.00 |
$170.00 |
Intermediate and Resource Planner |
$166.00 |
$170.00 |
Graduate Planner, Consents Planner and Monitoring Officer |
$132.00 |
$135.00 |
Technical Officers (Building Officials, Environmental Health Officers) |
$149.00 |
$152.00 |
Administration / Technical Support |
$91.00 |
$93.00 |
Consultants Note: The actual costs the consultants charge plus a Council administration charge will apply. Please ask Council what charge may apply if your consent application has been allocated to a Consultant Planner or Engineering Contractor. |
Actual and reasonable costs |
Actual and reasonable costs |
Travel costs for resource consents |
Current |
Proposed |
The travel cost is derived from the time the Council officer spends in a vehicle travelling to the site from the nearest Council service centre (Kaikohe, Kaitaia and Kerikeri), charged at the Inland Revenue Department mileage rate. Actual time spent on site will be charged for at the appropriate hourly rate. |
As per the IRD mileage rate schedule |
As per the IRD mileage rate schedule |
Development contributions |
Far North District Council does not currently charge development contributions. |
Rubbish |
Current |
Proposed |
At transfer station |
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Per bag (standard 65L) |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
Oversized bag (130L) |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
Wheelie bin (240L) |
$11.00 |
$11.00 |
Loose material per m3 |
$46.00 |
$46.00 |
Compacted material per m3 |
$74.50 |
$74.50 |
Greenwaste m3 |
$22.00 |
$22.00 |
Commercial to Ahipara Landfill (per tonne) – Ahipara landfill closed |
118.50 |
Remove |
Whole tyre disposal |
Current |
Proposed |
At transfer station |
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Motorcycle tyre |
$3.50 |
$3.50 |
Passenger car tyres |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
Light truck and 4x4 tyres |
$8.00 |
$8.00 |
Truck tyres |
$16.00 |
$16.00 |
Tractor and super single |
$23.00 |
$23.00 |
Earth mover tyres |
Not accepted |
Not accepted |
Bulk tyre disposal charge at Ahipara landfill – Ahipara landfill closed |
350.00 |
Remove |
e-Waste |
Current |
Proposed |
Transfer station pricing for householders |
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TV’s CRT |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
TV’s flat screen |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
Computer CRT |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
Monitors LCD |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
PC’s |
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Desktop / laptop / server |
$5.00 each |
$5.00 each |
UPS’s |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
Laptop batteries |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
Network equipment |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
Printers |
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Printers / scanners / fax |
$5.00 each |
$5.00 each |
Photocopier small / medium |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
Photocopier large |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
Copier cartridges |
$4.00 per kg |
$4.00 per kg |
Household appliances etc. |
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Heaters (No oil filled) |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
Vacuums |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
Microwaves |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
Consumer electronics |
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DVD and VCR players |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
Stereo system and games |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
Radios etc |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
Other |
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Cell phones |
No charge |
No charge |
Any works on Councils’ stormwater network can only be undertaken by Council approved contractors. Excludes charges included with rates.
Activity / service |
Current |
Proposed |
Application fee for a stormwater connection |
$44.00 |
$45.00 |
Application fee to build close to, or excavate close to a public storm water line not within a legal road* |
$44.00 |
$45.00 |
New connection |
Quote to be provided |
Quote to be provided |
Approximate marking of single of single location services of mains with minimum 3 days’ notice |
$235.00 |
$240.00 |
Accurate marking of mains including excavation with minimum 10 day notice |
Quote to be provided |
Quote to be provided |
Accurate marking of mains including excavation with minimum 10 day notice or location of mains over a wide area |
Quote to be provided |
Quote to be provided |
Urgent location of mains |
Quote to be provided |
Quote to be provided |
*If site visit required additional costs of staff time, administration and mileage apply.
Road closures |
Current |
Proposed |
Applications for motor sprint events Note: if event spans more than one ward an extra $50 per ward is chargeable |
$143.75 |
$147.00 |
Applications for parades |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
Other road closures will be charged based on an estimated cost at normal charge out rates – minimum |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
Note: all advertising costs are the responsibility of the applicant.
Traffic overweight permit |
Current |
Proposed |
Traffic overweight permit |
$138.00 |
$138.00 |
Corporate and private hireage |
Full day (8:30-5:00) |
Full day (8:30-5:00) |
Half day |
Half day |
Hourly |
Hourly |
|
Current |
Proposed |
Current |
Proposed |
Current |
Proposed |
Kaeo – Meeting room |
$80.00 |
$80.00 |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
Kerikeri – Procter Library |
- |
- |
- |
- |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
Kerikeri – John Butler Centre, Tane Mahuta room |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
$55.00 |
$55.00 |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
Kaikohe Memorial Hall – Entire complex |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
Full day or hourly only |
Full day or hourly only |
$40.00 |
$40.00 |
Kaikohe Memorial Hall – Supper room and kitchen |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
Full day or hourly only |
Full day or hourly only |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
Kaikohe Memorial Hall – Main hall only |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
Full day or hourly only |
Full day or hourly only |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
Kaikohe Memorial Hall – Bond |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
Full day or hourly only |
Full day or hourly only |
$40.00 |
$40.00 |
Community groups |
Full day (8:30-5:00) |
Full day (8:30-5:00) |
Half day |
Half day |
Hourly |
Hourly |
|
Current |
Proposed |
Current |
Proposed |
Current |
Proposed |
Kaeo – Meeting room |
$40.00 |
$40.00 |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
Kerikeri – Procter Library |
- |
- |
- |
- |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
Kerikeri – John Butler Centre, Tane Mahuta room |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
Kaikohe Memorial Hall – Entire complex |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
Full day or hourly only |
Full day or hourly only |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
Kaikohe Memorial Hall – Supper room and kitchen |
$75.00 |
$75.00 |
Full day or hourly only |
Full day or hourly only |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
Kaikohe Memorial Hall – Main Hall only |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
Full day or hourly only |
Full day or hourly only |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
Kaikohe Memorial Hall – Bond |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
Full day or hourly only |
Full day or hourly only |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
Any works on Councils wastewater networks can only be undertaken by Council approved contractors. Excludes charges included with rates.
Activity / service |
Current |
Proposed |
Administration fee for a wastewater connection |
$44.00 |
$45.00 |
Administration fee to build close to/over or excavate close to a public sewer not within a legal road* |
$44.00 |
$45.00 |
Upgrade or modify existing connection |
Quote to be obtained |
Quote to be obtained |
New connection provided by Council’s contractor up to 150mm main (includes connection to main and one metre of pipe from Council main) |
Quote to be obtained |
Quote to be obtained |
New connection provided by Council’s contractor to mains greater than 150mm or connection lengths greater than one metre or where a manhole / chamber is required |
Quote to be obtained |
Quote to be obtained |
New connection to a pressure wastewater network provided by Council’s contractor |
Quote to be obtained |
Quote to be obtained |
Inspection by Council officers of connection work not undertaken by Council’s contractor (single connection) |
Quote to be obtained |
Quote to be obtained |
Inspection by Council Officers of connection work not undertaken by Council’s contractor (multiple connections) |
Quote to be obtained |
Quote to be obtained |
Wastewater connected rate for all new connections Where a property connects to sewerage after 1 July in any year, the connection fee will include a sum in lieu of a rate. The amount of the fee will be calculated on the basis of one twelfth (1/12) of the relevant capital, operating and additional pan rates for the scheme concerned for every complete month until 30 June in the following year. |
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Service availability charge where a new wastewater connection is provided but the property does not connect Where sewerage is made available to a property after 1 July in any year but the property does not connect, the connection fee will include a sum in lieu of a rate. The amount of the fee will be calculated on the basis of one twelfth (1/12) of the relevant availability rate for the scheme concerned for every complete month until 30 June in the following year. |
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Approximate marking of single location services of mains with minimum three days’ notice |
$235.00 |
$240.00 |
Accurate marking of mains including excavation with minimum 10 day notice |
Quote to be obtained |
Quote to be obtained |
Accurate marking of mains including excavation with minimum 10 day notice or location of mains over a wide area |
Quote to be obtained |
Quote to be obtained |
Urgent location of mains |
Quote to be obtained |
Quote to be obtained |
Inspection of onsite wastewater system by Council Monitoring Officer* |
$87.00 per hour |
$89.00 per hour |
Sampling of onsite wastewater system by Council Monitoring Officer |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
*If site visit required additional costs of staff time, administration and mileage apply.
Approved commercial operators discharge fees |
Current |
Proposed |
Cubic metre rate |
$29.00 / m3 |
$30.00 / m3 |
Lost card replacement |
$31.00 per card |
$32.00 per card |
Any works on Councils’ water supply networks can only be undertaken by Council approved contractors. Excludes charges included in rates.
Activity / service |
Current |
Proposed |
Administration fee for a water connection |
$44.00 |
$45.00 |
Administration fee to build or excavate close to a public water main not within a legal road* |
$44.00 |
$45.00 |
Water connected rate for all new connections Where a property connects to water after 1 July in any year, the connection fee will include a sum in lieu of a rate. The amount of the fee will be calculated on the basis of one twelfth (1/12) of the relevant capital rates for the scheme concerned for every complete month until 30 June in the following year. |
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Service availability charge where a new water connection is provided but the property does not connect Where water is made available to a property after 1 July in any year but the property does not connect, the connection fee will include a sum in lieu of a rate. The amount of the fee will be calculated on the basis of one twelfth (1/12) of the relevant availability rate for the scheme concerned for every complete month until 30 June in the following year. |
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Non-standard water connections including meter and meter box |
Quote to be provided |
Quote to be provided |
Standard 20 mm water meter connection in footpath within five metres of main |
$1,383.00 |
$1,414.00 |
Standard 20 mm water meter connection in berm within five metres of main |
$1,100.00 |
$1,124.00 |
Relocation of existing service or meter |
Quote to be provided |
Quote to be provided |
Approximate marking of single location services of mains with minimum three days’ notice |
$235.00 |
$240.00 |
Accurate marking of mains including excavation with minimum 10 day notice |
Quote to be provided |
Quote to be provided |
Accurate marking of mains including excavation with minimum 10 days’ notice, or location of mains over a wide area |
Quote to be provided |
Quote to be provided |
Urgent location of mains |
Actual costs |
Actual costs |
Meter checking fee (calibration check – refundable if meter incorrect) |
$440.00 |
$450.00 |
Restrictor installation |
Quote to be provided |
Quote to be provided |
Special meter readings |
$88.00 |
$90.00 |
Standpipes metered (Direct from Broadspectrum) |
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Weekly hire (minimum charge one week) |
$102.00 |
$104.00 |
Charge rate per m3 |
Standard scheduled rate in the area concerned |
Standard scheduled rate in the area concerned |
Bulk water supply |
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Bond |
$1,841.00 |
$1,883.00 |
Annual administration fee (covers billing and vehicle inspection) |
$614.00 for first vehicle $317.00 for each subsequent vehicle |
$627.50 for first vehicle $324.00 for each subsequent vehicle |
Charge rate per m3 |
Standard domestic rate in the area concerned |
Standard domestic rate in the area concerned |
*If site visit required additional costs of staff time, administration and mileage apply.
Location of services |
Current |
Proposed |
Marking of approximate services locations |
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Urgent (within 24 hours) |
$250.00 |
$255.50 |
Programmed (within 3 days) |
$174.00 |
$178.00 |
Dig up and locate (10 days’ notice) |
Quote to be provided |
Quote to be provided |
26 February 2020 |
6.3 Additional Appointment of Ward Councillor to Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board and Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board
File Number: A2822989
Author: Aisha Huriwai, Team Leader Governance Support
Authoriser: William J Taylor MBE, General Manager - Corporate Services
Purpose of the Report
To ask for additional Council representative’s to be appointed to both the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board and Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board.
That the Council a) appoint Councillor Rachel Smith as a member of the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board. b) appoint Councillor Moko Tepania as a member of the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board.
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1) Background
The Local Government Act 2002 states that the membership of a Community Board will consist of elected officials, and (if any) appointed officials, and that any appointed officials must be elected from the area of Community Board representation, in accordance with the Local Electoral Act.
At the Council meeting on 31 October 2019, the Council appointed Councillor Stratford as the Council representative on the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board, Councillor John Vujcich to the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board and Councillor Felicity Foy to the Te Hiku Community Board.
It was discussed at this meeting, whether the Community Boards should have one or two Council representatives appointed to the Community Boards. It was resolved that the Community Boards will decide how many Councillors are appointed to their Community Board.
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board discussed this and request that the Council consider appointing Councillor Smith to the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board. If approved Councillor Smith will be sworn in at the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board meeting on 5 March 2020, to be a voting member of that Community Board.
The Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board have also discussed this and request that the Council consider appointing Councillor Tepania to the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board. If approved Councillor Tepania will be sworn in at the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board meeting on 4 March 2020, to be a voting member of that Community Board.
Board members discussed whether or not the Councillor appointed should have voting rights.
Kaikohe-Hokianga, and Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Boards both agreed that the Council appointee should have full voting rights.
The Te Hiku Community Board is satisfied with one representative.
2) Discussion and Options
Having a Council representative at Board meetings provides a channel for communication between the Community Board and Council. It also provides an opportunity for the Council representative to learn not only the role of Council but understand the role of the community board.
A potential ethical conflict could arise as Councillors are obliged to act in the best interests of the Far North District as a whole, while community boards are concerned with the specific needs of their Community.
Members should consider being appointed to the community board as an additional responsibility as they would need to attend Community Board meetings, workshops and events as any other Community Board member.
3) Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
There are no financial implications and budgetary provisions needed as a result of this report.
Nil
Compliance schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
Compliance requirement |
Staff assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
This matter is of low significance. |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
This report is consistent with provisions in the Local Government Act. Council need to ensure that any appointed members are elected from the relevant Community Board area to comply with legislation. |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
Community Board members may have a preference of who they would like to work with. While their feedback was not formally sought, each of the three community boards have discussed what they consider would be valuable to their Board. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. |
There are no particular implications on Māori in making this decision. |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities). |
While this does not directly impact any identified persons, Council should consider appointing members that enrich the diversity of each Community Board. |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision arising from this report. |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report. |
26 February 2020 |
6.4 Financial Delegation to the CEO
File Number: A2845834
Author: Janice Smith, Chief Financial Officer
Authoriser: William J Taylor MBE, General Manager - Corporate Services
Purpose of the Report
To seek Council approval to increase the Financial Delegation to the CEO
Executive Summary
· Discussion at a Capital Works workshop in December outlined some of the issues in progressing Capital Works.
· One of these issues was the need to refer all contracts that were for more than $500k to Council for approval.
· At the end of the workshop it was suggested that the financial delegation to the CEO be increased to alleviate this issue.
That Council increase the financial delegation to the Chief Executive Officer from $500,000 to $1,000,000 with immediate effect.
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1) Background
Councillors attended a Capital Works workshop in December 2019, where the progress against capital projects was discussed. Councillors were concerned that works were not progressing as quickly as they would have liked and sought information from staff on blockages to the process.
2) Discussion and Options
The CEO financial delegation from Council is currently $500,000. This means that any contract for works that exceeds this value require Council approval. This can cause delays in progressing projects, especially when meetings are on a six-week cycle.
At a Capital Works workshop in December it was suggested that the CEO’s financial delegation be increased to alleviate some of the delays.
An increase from $500,000 to $1,000,000 would allow the CEO to approve projects that are over $500,000 that would currently have to be approved by Council.
Reason for the recommendation
To provide efficiency in contract approval and the delivery of capital works.
3) Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
There are no financial implications arising from this report.
Nil
Compliance schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
Compliance requirement |
Staff assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
Not applicable. |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
Not applicable. |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
Not applicable. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. |
Not applicable. |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities. |
Not applicable. |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
Not applicable. |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
Chief Financial Officer prepared this report. |
26 February 2020 |
6.5 Terms of Reference for the Executive Review Committee - delegated authority to procure independent professional services
File Number: A2850439
Author: Caroline Wilson, Manager - District Administration
Authoriser: William J Taylor MBE, General Manager - Corporate Services
Purpose of the Report
Amend the Executive Review Committee’s Terms of Reference to include the authority to purchase professional services to ensure expedient resolution of matters before the Committee.
Executive Summary
· Terms of Reference for the Executive Review Committee were adopted at the 19th December 2019 Council meeting.
· Current terms of reference are silent on the matter of independent advice.
· The nature of the Committees responsibilities requires independent specialist advice to effect the business of the Committee. Different specialists will be required to assist the Committee at different stages of the Chief Executive Officer (CE) performance lifecycle.
· Allowing the Committee to procure professional services enables expediency in managing CE performance.
That Council authorise the Executive Review Committee to procure professional services to the value of $15,000 in any single procurement. Any single procurement above $15,000 will require a recommendation to Council from the Committee. |
1) Background
The functions of the Executive Review Committee are sensitive and time-bound as they pertain to the performance of the Chief Executive Officer. It has become apparent during recent workshops that the Committee will benefit from independent professional advice to allow them to fairly and fully discharge their responsibilities.
The adopted Terms of Reference for the Executive Review Committee require a formal recommendation to Council, including procuring the services of independent experts. This report seeks to provide the Committee with delegated authority to procure services to the value of $15,000 per procurement.
2) Discussion and Options
Committees of Council are supported by advice from staff and occasionally specialist professionals who have the specific knowledge and/or skills not currently held by Council staff.
Staff, under delegated authority, are able to procure specialist skills as required which then forms part of the workplan and eventual reports to Council for decision-making.
The Executive Review Committee is different insofar as it deals with the matter of CE performance with a very limited number of staff involved in managing the matters of the Committee. Due to the responsibilities of the Committee it is also not appropriate that staff provide advice (irrespective of the professional skills and knowledge they possess).
It may not also be appropriate that staff procure professional services for the Committee (as would be the case for other committees), this being a matter of confidentiality between the committee members and the Chief Executive.
The current responsibilities of the Executive Review Committee are as follows:
Performance of the Chief Executive
· Review the chief executive’s performance as required in the employment agreement between the Council and chief executive.
· Annually consider the CE remuneration.
· Supervise any recruitment and selection process for a chief executive.
· Consider any issues regarding the employment of the chief executive.
Option 1 – Delegate authority to the Committee to procure professional services
In this option, Council delegates the authority to procure services of independent specialist professionals, as required to fulfil their responsibilities. The Committee will be able to procure up to $15,000 in any single procurement, without the need for Council approval. Any procurement above $15,000 will require a report to Council.
Capping it at $15,000 in any one procurement ensures there is budget remaining for other specialist expertise, as required.
This is the preferred option. It allows the members to procure professional services without compromising the confidential nature of this Committee.
Option 2 – Do not delegate the authority to procure professional services
In this option, every procurement of professional services will be considered by Council as an escalating report from the Executive Review Committee. This option would require a formal report to Council, under PX, and may cause a delay in what is a time-bound and sensitive series of activities to manage the CE performance.
Reason for the recommendation
Enable timely and confidential procurement of professional services.
3) Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
The Annual Plan process has included a $25,000 per annum budget, commencing in 2020-2021. At the time of writing this report, any unbudgeted expenditure required to fulfil the responsibilities of the Committee in 2019-2020 will be met from the elected members external services budget which currently has $13,228 available.
1. 2. Register of Delegations for Executive Review Committee - for 2019 triennium - A2568778 ⇩
Compliance schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
Compliance requirement |
Staff assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
This report is of low significance. |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
Under the Local Government Act, the local authority appoints the Chief Executive and must enter into a performance agreement (Sc7; Cl 33 - 35). |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
The community boards are not involved in the matter of the Chief Executives performance, nor the terms of reference for the Executive Review Committee. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. |
There are no implications for Māori as a result of amending the Committees terms of reference. |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities. |
There are no affected or interested parties. |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
There is currently no budget allocated to professional services for the Executive Review Committee. Any required expenditure will be met through existing budgets. |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
The Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report |
Authorising Body |
Local Government Act 2002 |
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Status |
Council |
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE
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Title |
Executive Review Committee Terms of Reference |
Approval Date |
26 February 2020 |
Role of the Executive Review Committee
Council sets its vision and values to underpin its strategic direction. This guides the organisation as it works to make the Far North District an attractive place to live, work, and play. Council is forward looking, acting strategically to prepare for the district’s future.
Council employs the Chief Executive, who in turn employs and manages Council staff. Council therefore has a responsibility to set and monitor the performance of the Chief Executive.
Membership
The Executive Review Committee will comprise of at least five elected members (one of which will be the chairperson).
Mayor Carter - Chairperson |
Kelly Stratford |
Rachel Smith |
John Vujcich |
Felicity Foy |
Quorum - Committee
The quorum at a meeting of the Executive Review Committee is 3 members.
Frequency of Meetings
The Executive Review Committee shall meet at least twice per year, but may convene more frequently as required.
Committees Responsibilities
The Committees responsibilities are described below:
Performance of the Chief Executive
· Review the chief executive’s performance as required in the employment agreement between the Council and chief executive.
· Annually consider the CE remuneration.
· Supervise any recruitment and selection process for a chief executive.
· Consider any issues regarding the employment of the chief executive.
· The Committee may procure independent specialist advice to the value of $25,000 per annum in accordance with Councils procurement policy and processes. Any single procurement above $15,000 will require a recommendation to Council.
26 February 2020 |
6.6 Te Hononga Hundertwasser Kawakawa Square Loan
File Number: A2843103
Author: Janice Smith, Chief Financial Officer
Authoriser: William J Taylor MBE, General Manager - Corporate Services
Purpose of the Report
To request that Councillors reconsider the resolution made in May 2018 to loan, not grant, $160,000 to the Hundertwasser Park Charitable Trust and, if appropriate, rescind the resolution in favour of allowing Far North Holdings to withhold $160,000 from the dividend payment due for the financial year 2019/20.
Executive Summary
· The Te Hononga Hundertwasser Centre is due to open in June 2020.
· The Hundertwasser Park Charitable Trust has raised over $6,000,000 towards the completion of the project and sought support for a grant of $160,000 from Council.
· The grant was to be used to complete the proposed Town Square/Atea.
· This is a flagship project for the town and how it is presented on the main street is critical to the future of the centre.
That Council; a) rescind the previous resolution – item 1.12a) made in May 2018, to loan the Hundertwasser Park Charitable Trust $160,000 and instead; b) approve the deduction of $160,000 from the dividend due from Far North Holdings, based on the 30 June 2020 financial results, for the development of a Town Square/Atea in Kawakawa on the ‘old library’ site.
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1) Background
The Te Hononga Hundertwasser Centre is a rammed-earth interpretive centre, gallery, public library and community workshop with responsible camping facilities attached. It is on track to open in June of this year. It is an impressive building that deserves an equally impressive entranceway.
Council adopted the Long-Term Plan (LTP) 2018-28 on 28 June 2018. In LTP deliberations (24 May 2018), staff recommended a grant of $160,000 be made to the Trust based on consultation feedback from the community.
Councillors instead resolved to provide an interest-bearing loan of $160,000 to the Hundertwasser Park Charitable Trust to fund the development of a ‘Kawakawa square’. The resolution was as follows:
This proposed public space will serve as the entranceway of the largely Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) funded Te Hononga Hundertwasser Centre in central Kawakawa.
The centre is due to open in June of this year.
2) Discussion and Options
The Hundertwasser Park Charitable Trust has raised over $6,000,000 through partnership co-funding for this project. The ‘old library’ land for the proposed Town Square/Atea site was purchased by Far North Holdings Limited (FNHL). FNHL are contracted by the Trust to project manage the entire build. A large portion ($115,000) of the $160,000 funding requested has already been assigned by FNHL to cover the demolition costs of the old library building. This leaves $45,000 to develop the town square. The land title for the proposed Town Square/Atea site sits with FNHL, therefore any capital improvements to the site will be of direct benefit to FNHL.
As the property and the associated improvements will be in the ownership of FNHL, it is appropriate to reconsider options in relation to how this is funded.
Option 1. – apply the existing resolution for an interest-bearing loan.
This is the option that was selected at LTP deliberations in May 2018. At that time, Councillors would not have been aware that the land and the proposed improvements would be in the ownership of FNHL and not the Hundertwasser Park Charitable Trust.
This option is not recommended as the Trust would be expected to service a loan for assets not in the ownership of the Trust.
Option 2 – rescind the original resolution in favour of making a grant to the Hundertwasser Park Charitable Trust.
If Councillors were of a mind to make this a grant rather than a loan, the funds would be made available to the Trust but would then be paid to FNHL for the work to complete the Square/Atea.
This option is not recommended as Council would be effectively making the grant payment to FNHL
Option 3 – approve the with-holding of $160,000 from the FNHL dividend for the 2019/20 financial year (recommended).
As the asset, being the land and associated improvements, will be in the ownership of FNHL and FNHL will have expended the funds for the work, it would be appropriate for Council to allow FNHL to deduct the sum of $160,000 from the future dividend payment due to Council.
This is the recommended option as it provides “funding” to FNHL for a community asset that is in their ownership but is held for the benefit of the community.
Reason for the recommendation
The Town Square/Atea space created will be a valuable common space for the whole community to enjoy, as well as providing an entranceway to the Te Hononga Hundertwasser Centre. The proposed solution will remove the burden of repaying an interest-bearing loan from the Trust for the creation of a public space, which is an FNHL-owned asset.
Staff therefore recommend that Councillors reconsider the decision made in May 2018, as Council was not cognisant of the fact that the asset would be owned by FNHL and not the Trust.
3) Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
The dividend payment due to Council at 30 June 2020 will be based on actual profit and is budgeted to be $1,215,000. Allowing FNHL to withhold $160,000 would reduce this payment to $1,055,000 if the profit generated is in line with projections.
Nil
Compliance schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
Compliance requirement |
Staff assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
This report is of low significance. |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
There are no relevant policies, legislation or community outcomes. |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
The Community Board has not been consulted. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. |
The Hundertwasser Park Charitable Trust includes representatives from the community, including Ngati Hine. |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities. |
Not applicable. |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
If the recommendation is approved, Council would receive $160k less in dividend from FNHL. |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
The Chief Financial Officer prepared this report. |
26 February 2020 |
6.7 Deliberations Houhora Heads Motor Camp Lease
File Number: A2827687
Author: Rob Koops, Property Services
Authoriser: William J Taylor MBE, General Manager - Corporate Services
Purpose of the Report
To obtain a resolution from Council for a new lease on Lot 1 & 2 DP 402482 - Identifier 408100, being a Recreation Reserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977.
Executive Summary
· The Houhora Heads recreation reserve spans across lot 1 & 2 DP 402482 and is classified Recreation Reserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977.
· Since 1993 Houhora Heads Motor Camp Ltd has leased the reserve and over that time the lessee has made significant investment in and is prepared to continue to invest in the upgrade and renewal of the camp ground facilities and infrastructure.
· The lessee has requested an extended term beyond the current lease expiry date of 30 September 2026 citing the need to retain existing and secure future funding and get a return on investment.
· To remove ambiguity over ownership of existing improvements and responsibility for future maintenance, and renewals and in accordance with Council policy #5020 “Council-Owned Campgrounds”, Council staff proposes to replace the existing lease with a new ground lease for a 21-year initial term and with a further right of renewal of 21 years.
· The Reserve Act 1977 requires public consultation before Council can enter a new lease on Reserve land. Public consultation closed on 2 December and has resulted in three submissions all in favour of the proposed new lease.
· Te Hiku o Te Ika iwi were sent a letter with an offer to meet to discuss the proposal. A request to meet was received and a meeting was held with Te Runanga o Ngai Takato (TRON) where TRON communicated their opposition to the proposal and disappointment in Council procedure.
· The Te Hiku Community Board was given delegated authority to consider all submissions and objections received in response to the public notification on the proposed new ground lease and to make a recommendation to Council on whether the proposed 21-years ground lease with a further 21 year right to renewal should be granted to Houhora Heads Motor Camp Limited.
· The Te Hiku Community Board considered this report at their meeting on 4 February 2020 and makes the following recommendation to Council.
That: a) Council, subject to S54 of the Reserves Act 1977 grants a lease on Lot 1 & 2 DP 402482 Identifier 408100, to the current lessee Houhora Heads Motor Camp Limited and that the term of the leases shall be: Initial Term: 21 years Right of Renewal: One further term of 21 years b) Council authorises the General Manager Infrastructure & Asset Management to negotiate final terms and conditions for such lease, which shall be on industry practise commercial terms, at market rent and in accordance with Council policy #5020 - Council-Owned Campgrounds. c) an additional clause be added to the lease agreement, stating that no further temporary living places, as referred to in the Camping Grounds Regulations Act 1985, shall be erected without landlord approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. d) Council transfers ownership of its remaining improvements to the lessee for $1.00 and writes off the book value against retained earnings. e) Far North District Council, in its role as administering body of the Houhora Heads recreation reserve and as the delegate for the Minister of Conversation, subject to the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977, grants and consents to a new lease of the Houhora Heads recreation reserve being Lot 1 & 2 DP 402482, Identifier 408100 and comprising approximately 6.38ha of land to Houhora Heads Motor Camp Limited f) that the term of the lease shall be: i) Term: 21 years plus one Right of Renewal of 21 years ii) Area: Approximately 6.38ha being Lot 1 & 2 DP 402482 - Identifier 408100 as highlighted on the aerial plan attached as Attachment 2. iii) Further Terms & Conditions: standard industry practise commercial terms, at market rent to be determined by valuation. |
1) Background
Houhora Heads Motor Camp spans over two titles being lot 1 & 2 DP 402482 both being Recreation Reserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977 and directly on the waterfront at Houhora Heads.
The current lessee, Houhora Heads Motor Camp Ltd first managed then leased the Reserve land and has operated the motor camp since 1993.
A valuation carried out in 1996 shows lessor (Council) improvements (i.e. small dwelling, original ablution and sewer, two water tanks, and four satellite toilets) valued at $80,000 were in place.
The same valuation shows lessee improvements (improvements to ablution and switch room, water supply and additional water tank, site development and power sites) valued at $70,000. Over time further improvements added to and paid for by the lessee include a recreation shelter, a swimming pool and a new manager’s residence plus various upgrades to Council owned improvements.
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the lease repairs and maintenance have been paid for by the lessee. Council has not contributed to the up-keep.
The lessee is planning further upgrades and renewals of the improvements on the Recreation Reserve land. In order to maintain current and future bank funding, and to recoup the investment, the lessee requests an extension of the lease beyond the current expiry of 2026.
In accordance with Council policy #5020 “Council-Owned Campgrounds”, Council staff proposes to replace the existing lease with a new ground lease for a 21-year initial term and with a further right of renewal of 21-years.
2) Discussion and Options
Public consultation drew three responses, all in favour of the proposal (Attachment 1 – HHMC Submission Report). An invitation to meet with iwi to discuss the proposal saw one formal request to meet and an email. In both instances, the responses related to management and/or governance of reserves and ownership. TRON felt council were not engaging in a genuine conversation with Iwi/Māori on options for co-governance or transfer of ownership of reserve lands. They also believed that the proposal excluded other investors from a public tendering process.
Option 1 – recommended.
It is proposed that the existing lease is replaced with a new ground lease whereby the lessee owns all the improvements on the land. This brings the lease in line with Policy # 5020 – Council-Owned Campgrounds, will encourage lessee investment and reduce ratepayer funded capital. It also gives the operator of the camp ground the ability to plan and execute upgrades and renewals when they deem necessary rather than rely on Council plans and budget provisions.
In accordance with Council Policy #5020 Council Owned Campgrounds, a lease term of 21 years with a further right of renewal of 21 years is recommended. The lease will be on industry standard commercial terms, comply with the requirements of S54 the Reserves Act 1977 and be subject to the Camping Ground Regulations 1985 and Council’s Motor Camp Policy # 5020.
Option 2.
Retain the status quo and let the current lease which still has 6 years to run, run its course. It should be noted that some of the lessor owned facilities (the 4x 2 pan toilet blocks for instance) are no longer fit for purpose for a modern campground. Other structures have over the years been upgraded extensively by the lessee to the point where it is has become difficult to distinguish between lessor and lessee owned improvements. Under the current lease the onus will be on Council to renew the improvements at some point or purchase the lessee’s interests in any buildings or improvements on termination of the lease.
Reason for the recommendation
To encourage ongoing investment in the infrastructure improvements at Houhora Heads Motor Camp and for these to be fully funded and maintained by the camp ground operator without cost to the ratepayer in accordance with Council Policy 5020 – Council Owned Campgrounds, a long-term lease is recommended.
3) Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
At the commencement of the lease in 1993 the improvements that existed on the land where valued at $80,000. The current “book value” of the improvements is $120,796. It is proposed that they will be disposed of and the value written off to retained earnings. This is an accounting entry only and has no financial impact on rates.
If Council had to replace the 4x 2 pan toilets the estimated cost (based on Permaloo 2 pan) is $360,000 plus consent fees, demolition, installation and delivery and any additional concrete work around the structures. A budget of $500k should be considered minimum. A bespoke onsite build would cost significantly more.
Rental income to FNDC (valuation 2016) is $22,000+GST per annum and is reviewed to market rent every 3 years.
1. HHMC Submissions Report - December 2019 - A2851838 ⇩
2. HHMC aerial plan of lease area - A2851837 ⇩
Compliance schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
Compliance requirement |
Staff assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
Low in terms of section 79 of the Local Government Act
2002. |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
S54 of the Reserves Act 1977 Camping Ground Regulations 1985 FNDC Policy #5020 – Council-Owned Campgrounds |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
The Te Hiku Community Board has been appointed to consider all submissions and to make a recommendation to Council. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. |
Te Hiku o Te Ika Iwi were advised of the proposal. Māori in general, were subject to the public notification process. Implications for iwi stem from Treaty of Waitangi issues and previous engagement with council about ownership and/or co-governance models assets. Entering into lease agreements prohibits iwi from engaging in a conversation on these matters. |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities. |
Advertisements were placed in local newspapers and letters were sent to the ratepayers in the Houhora Heads area. The proposal was advertised on Council’s website. Te Hiku o Te Ika Iwi were advised of the proposal. |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
This has been covered under the Financial Implications an Budgetary Provision Section |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
CFO has reviewed. |
26 February 2020 |
7.1 Level of Service KPI Quarter 1 and 2 Performance Report
File Number: A2850402
Author: Mia Haywood, Accounting Support Officer
Authoriser: William J Taylor MBE, General Manager - Corporate Services
Purpose of the Report
The purpose of this report is to present the Level of Service KPI Performance Report for Councils consideration.
Executive Summary
· This report is to present the Level of Service KPI Performance Report for Council’s consideration.
· This report was originally to be presented to the Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee at their meeting on 12 February 2020 as a supplementary agenda item. The Assurance, Risk and Finance requested that this item be considered at the Council meeting instead to allow Elected Members and public enough time to read the report.
That the Council receive the report Level of Service KPI Quarter 1 and 2 Performance Report .
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Background
An overview of staffing and financial data is included to give an overall picture of the activity groups and what factors may have an influence upon performance.
Discussion and Next Steps
This report is for information only.
Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
There are no financial implications or budgetary provision needed as a result of this report
1. Level of Service Q1 & Q2 Performance Report - A2840961 ⇩
26 February 2020 |
7.2 Building Consent Authority Accreditation
File Number: A2850421
Author: Trent Blakeman, Manager - Building Services
Authoriser: Andy Finch, General Manager - Infrastructure and Asset Management
Purpose of the Report
To update the Council on the Building Consent Authority’s (BCA) progress in removing the General Non-Compliances (GNC’s) brought against them in the recent International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) Audit.
Executive Summary
· This report provides an update on progress toward satisfying the evidence required to remove the General Non-Compliances (GNC’s) brought against the Building Consent Authority’s (BCA) in the recent International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) audit. (October 2019).
· The deadline for providing International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) with the evidence is the 14th of February 2020. A total of 23 General Non-Compliances (GNC’s) were brought against the Building Consent Authority’s (BCA) during audit with 19 of these resolved during Audit, leaving four to be resolved. A work plan was agreed upon with International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ), which would provide the necessary evidence to clear the General Non-Compliances.
· A total of 11 evidence examples are required to clear the remaining four non-compliances.
· To date 5 examples have been sent to International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) for assessment. International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) have cleared two examples so far. The remaining evidence is on track to be provided to International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) by 14 of February.
· This report was originally to be presented to the Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee at their meeting on 12 February 2020 as a supplementary agenda item. The Assurance, Risk and Finance requested that this item be considered at the Council meeting instead to allow Elected Members and public enough time to read the report.
That the Council receive and read the report Building Consent Authority Accreditation.
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Background
Due to non-compliance with our twenty-day time frame the BCA was placed on the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) high risk watch list which resulted in pre-Audit visits by MBIE and IANZ to assess our readiness for Audit. This resulted in a work schedule to prepare for Audit. Post Audit there are 4 general non-compliance to clear.
Discussion and Next Steps
Once the remain evidence examples are provided to IANZ and the outcome of these assessments is known, we will start preparation for the upcoming Audit in October 2020. The next steps for the BCA will be to continue with a higher number of internal audits to ensure all aspects of compliance are met and all training is shown to have taken hold. The BCA must ensure that at a grass roots level that all staff understand how their day to day duties must be carried out and their execution of these duties form the basis of showing compliance with the 2006 regulations for the next audit and those beyond 2020.
The BCA is currently rebuilding in house capacity, and further work is required on resource modelling to ensure the correct number of staff so delivery of services is completed in a compliant manner. Training will be a big feature of the BCA going forward to ensure the staff have the required level of competence and confidence to provide the service required to the community while achieving compliance with the regulations.
Compliance is currently at 100% for both building consents and code compliance certificates.
A successful audit in October 2020 will result in the BCA returning to a low risk status and two-year cycle for Audits.
Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
There are no financial implications related to this update report.
Nil
26 February 2020 |
RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject matter of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
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