Federated Farmers Submission for South Wairarapa District Council Annual Plan 2017-18
1. That the Council reports its level of UAGC utilisation, and
2. That Council fully utilises the UAGC mechanism at 30% of the total rates income to provide equity between ratepayers.
3. That the reliance on the general rate is reduced; and
4. That the rating differential categories are retained, and
5. That Council considers a switch from land value to capital value as a basis for the general rate.
6. That the new dog pound and animal control activity is funded by a mixed model of licence fees and a targeted uniform charge paid by all ratepayers in the district.
7. That the Council utilises targeted rates to fund 100% of sewerage services, water supply, amenities, and refuse collection.
8. That a hybrid funding model is introduced to fund roading; consisting of a district-wide targeted uniform charge as well as the existing land value general rate.
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