Management Plan
Newcastle City Council approved the draft 2008-09 Management Plan, detailed budget and fees and charges at its meeting on 17 June 2008.
Part 1 of the Management Plan
Part 1 of the Management Plan is a summary of Council’s activities and projects. It shows the strategic framework provided by the Councillors’ five strategic priorities. These priorities are; ESD leadership, city wide revitalisation, healthy lifestyle, compassionate community, and effective and efficient governance.
Download the Management Plan for 2008-09 (1.6mb)
Detailed Budget
Part 2 of the Management Plan looks at the detailed budgets for each area of Council. It outlines service unit budgets and plans, including operating expenses, income and staff numbers. It also provides a detailed listing of major projects and the major asset preservation program, minor capital program, fleet replacement program and actions to achieve Council’s strategic priorities and policies.
Download the Detailed Budget for 2008-09 (843.kb)
Fees and Charges
Part 3 of the Management Plan, the fees and charges register, outlines fees for 2008/2009 All user-pay services are in this document, including car parking charges, swimming centre fees, footway restaurant fees, parks and recreational fees and building certificate fees.
Download the Fees and Charges for 2008-09 (1.49Mb)
Rates
Council resolved to adopt:
- An increase the 20078/08 notional general income of 3.2%.
- A rates structure of 72.6% land value (ad valorem) with a 27.4% base amount for the residential category.
- A business category with sub-categories for the rating of large-scale industrial and commercial properties to be determined by the ad valorem method with a minimum rate of $568.50.
- A farmland category to be determined by the ad valorem method with a minimum rate of $568.50.
- The range of special rates as outlined in the draft Plan.
- The residential Stormwater Management Service Charge of $25.00 per non-strata property and $12.50 per strata unit.
- The Stormwater Management Service Charge of $25 per 350m2 of land area capped at $1,000. Business strata units will be calculated in the same manner but subject to a minimum of $12.50.
- The Domestic Waste Management Service Charge of $234.33.
- The Business Waste Management Service Charge of $133.08.
Further information
Further information call 02 4974 2821.
