No summary generated yet. Click "Generate Summary" to create a plain-English overview of this meeting's key decisions and debates.
C26141 Moved: Cr Davina Quirke Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council received the Council Committee Minutes report. 2. That Council notes the minutes of the Special Audit & Risk Committee meeting held 15 June 2026 as provided as Attachment 1 to this report. 3. That Council notes the Audit & Risk Committee Chair Summary Report as provided in Attachment 2 to this report.
Topic: Council Committee Minutes
C26142 Moved: Cr David Olsson Seconded: Cr Karin Hatch 1. That Council receives the Community Engagement – 2026-27 Annual Business Plan, Budget, 2026-36 Long-Term Financial Plan & Summary Asset Management Plan report. 2. That Council formally receives the Community Engagement Feedback and thanks the community for their contributions. 3. That Council refers to the information in this report and the attachment when considering any further decisions in relation to report 6.4 of this Agenda.
Topic: Community Engagement – 2026-27 Annual Business Plan, Budget, 2026-36 Long-Term Financial Plan & Summary Asset Management Plan
C26143 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Davina Quirke 1. That Council receives the Chief Executive Officer Statement of Financial Sustainability report.
Topic: Chief Executive Officer Statement of Financial Sustainability
C26144 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That the report titled Final Annual Business Plan and Budget 2026/2027, LTFP 2026-2036 & Summary AMP for Adoption be received.
Topic: Final Annual Business Plan and Budget 2026/2027, LTFP 2026-2036 & Summary AMP for Adoption
C26145 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Simon Rothwell 2. In accordance with s123 (6) and (6a) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council acknowledge the following proposed changes to the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan and Budget and the Long-Term Financial Plan, compared to the draft documents released for consultation. These changes have been prompted by community feedback, updated information, and discussions held during the June 2026 Information & Briefing Session and Budget Workshop 4, as well as via the Council's Audit & Risk Committee: Budget Description / Reason Original Draft Adjustment FINAL TOTAL Employee Costs Original already included $130K efficiency dividend. Additional $70K added after consultation. $8,563,272 ($70,000) $8,493,272 Materials, Contracts & Other Expenses Increase to various operating projects as detailed below and reduction of Planning Shared Services agreement. $7,553,421 ($78,182) $7,475,239 Operating Projects Coastal Conservation Made By Nature The original draft budget allocated $10K. A further $10K has been budgeted for this important program. $10,000 $10,000 $20,000 Fleurieu Coast Community Nursery The original draft budget allocated $10K. A further $10K has been budgeted for this important program. $10,000 $10,000 $20,000 Community Arts and Creativity Program Additional $7,000 added after consultation, re- instating the allocation to the prior year level of $13,500. $6,500 $7,000 $13,500 Events Grant Program Following consultation, an Events Grant Program has been reinstated in the budget $0 $7,500 $7,500 Fleurieu Food Festival The original dedicated budget for this event has been removed and the festival organisers are encouraged to apply for funding through the Events Grant Program $3,000 -$3,000 0 Service Review The service review budget was reduced to align with a previous Council Resolution commitment $30,000 -$10,000 $20,000 Capital Projects – Replacement / Renewal Unsealed Road Renewal Following consideration of the overall budget, a further $40K was removed from the Unsealed Road Renewal budget. $740,603 -$40,000 $700,603 Capital Income Proceeds from sale Grader sale brought forward to 2026-27 0 $50,000 $50,000 3. That Council confirms it has taken into account the following matters (without limitation) in the course of now considering whether to adopt the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget, Long-Term Financial Plan (2026–2036), Summary Annual Business Plan & Budget, and Summary Asset Management Plan, and to declare rates and charges, in the terms presented for consideration at this meeting: 3.1. All submissions made to the Council during the public consultation period with respect to the draft Annual Business Plan & Budget, Long-Term Financial Plan and summary Asset Management Plan, including those made in-person at the public meeting held on 19 May 2026 and including submissions received in writing and those received outside of the nominated engagement channels (all of which are summarised in Report 6.2 of this Agenda); 3.2. All information in the possession of the Council that is relevant to the material contained in the draft Annual Business Plan & Budget, Long-Term Financial Plan and summary Asset Management Plan; 3.3. The sustainability of the Council's long-term financial performance and position as set out in the report (being Report 6.3 of this Agenda from the Chief Executive Officer for the purpose of section 122(4a)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999); 3.4. The capital valuation of all land in the area of the Council as set by the Valuer General of South Australia; 3.5. The relationship of the amount of rates required to meet the objectives of the Council's Strategic Community Plan VISION 2030, the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget, Long-Term Financial Plan, Summary Asset Management Plan and Rating Strategy; 3.6. All information considered in the course of the Council's review of the basis of rating including the final report presented at the Council meeting on 17 March 2026. 3.7. District Council of Yankalilla's Rating Strategy and Structure proposed to be adopted as part of the report; 3.8. The relevant principles to be observed by Council under section 8 of the Local Government Act 1999; 3.9. The general principles of rating set out in section 150 of the Local Government Act 1999; 3.10.Issues of consistency and comparability across Council areas in the imposition of rates on various sectors of the business and wider community in accordance with section 153(2) of the Local Government Act 1999; and 3.11. The equity of the proposed rating structure. 4. That Council notes it previously approved a draft 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget, draft Long-Term Financial Plan, and draft Summary Asset Management Plan for Community Consultation and followed the relevant steps set out in the Council's own public consultation policy, taking into account the requirements of section 123 (4) & (5) (which remain in force by virtue of regulation 18 of the Local Government (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021) and 122 (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 being; 4.1. The publication of a notice informing the public of the preparation of the draft Annual Business Plan & Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan in a newspaper, on the Council website, on Council's social media, and in Council's newsletter 'In the Loop', 4.2. A public meeting was held in relation to the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan on 19 May 2026, which was at least 21 days after the publication of the notice, 4.3. The additional opportunity to supply feedback and written submissions was supplied through Q&A drop-in sessions hosted by senior staff and Elected Members, via YourSay, via letter and via email, 4.4. Copies of the draft 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget and draft Long-Term Financial Plan were available at the consultation meetings and at the Civic Centre, the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre, and the Yankalilla Library. Copies of the Summary Asset Management Plan were available at the Civic Centre.
Topic: Final Annual Business Plan and Budget 2026/2027, LTFP 2026-2036 & Summary AMP for Adoption
C26146 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Lawrie Polomka 5. Annual Business Plan & Budget 5.1. That having considered the report, and all relevant information in the possession of the Council, and in accordance with section 123 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan (Attachment 1) and authorises the Chief Executive Officer to make any necessary typographical corrections or minor editorial adjustments or graphical presentation alterations to the Annual Business Plan prior to formal publication. 5.2. That having considered the report, and all relevant information in the possession of the Council, and in accordance with section 123 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts the 2026-27 Budget (Attachment 1 – Appendix 1), (which the Council has determined to be consistent with its Annual Business Plan, as amended and adopted), which includes the following: a) Statement of Comprehensive Income; b) Statement of Cash Flows; c) Balance Sheet; d) Uniform Presentation of Finances e) Statement of Changes in Equity; and f) All other statements and information in accordance with Part 2 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011 for the financial year 2026-27 be adopted, including: (i) Total estimated Operating Income of $20,620,951; (ii) Total estimated Operating Expenditure of $21,009,683; (iii) Total amount to be raised from General Rates of $15,489,012; (iv) Total Capital Expenditure of $3,346,603;
Topic: Annual Business Plan & Budget (Motion C26146)
C26147 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Lawrie Polomka 6.1. That having considered the report, and all relevant information in the possession of the Council, and in accordance with section 122 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts the 2026-36 Long Term Financial Plan (Attachment 2) prepared in accordance with Section 122(1a) of the Local Government Act 1999 which includes information and is accompanied by the statement required by regulation 5 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011, whilst recognising that the full impact of the proposed depreciation adjustments resulting from updated Asset Condition Audits and Asset Valuations across Council's asset portfolio are not yet fully known and therefore not incorporated. 6.2. In recognising the recommendation from Council's Audit & Risk Committee, that Council requests Administration to present a revised Long-Term Financial Plan within nine (9) months of adoption of the 2026–2036 Long-Term Financial Plan, incorporating the outcomes of the asset valuation review, asset management plans, and subsequent updated depreciation forecasts once they are complete. This timeframe also allows for appropriate community engagement on the updated plans prior to finalisation. It is further noted that this recommendation is directly in line with a newly adopted CEO Key Performance Indicator for FY2026-27.
Topic: Long Term Financial Plan (Motion C26147)
C26148 Moved: Cr David Olsson Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 7.1. That pursuant to Section 123(9-12) of the Local Government Act 1999 Council approves the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget Summary (Attachment 3), subject to any necessary typographical corrections or minor editorial adjustments or graphical presentation alterations (which the Chief Executive Officer is hereby authorised to make), to accompany the first Rates Notice sent to ratepayers after the declaration of its rates for the financial year.
Topic: Annual Business Plan & Budget Summary
C26149 Moved: Cr David Olsson Seconded: Cr Simon Rothwell 8.1. That having considered the report, and all relevant information in the possession of the Council, and in accordance with section 122 Strategic Management Plans of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts the Summary Asset Management Plan (Attachment 4) as part of its Council's overall infrastructure and management plan. 8.2. That in accordance with section 122(1b) of the Local Government Act 1999 Council confirms that the financial projections in the Long-Term Financial Plan adopted by Council are consistent with those in the Summary Asset Management Plan which has been the subject of public consultation and now adopted by Council.
Topic: Summary Asset Management Plan (Motion C26149)
9.1. Pursuant to Section 167(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts the most recent valuations of Capital Value (of all land) made by the Valuer General and available to the Council in relation to the area of the Council for rating purposes for the year ending 30 June 2027 being $4,569,310,666, and notes that the total value of all rateable land within the area of the Council is $4,667,053,640.
Topic: Adoption of Valuations
10.1. That in order to raise the amount of rates revenue required for the 2026-27 adopted Budget that pursuant to Sections 152(1)(c), 153(1)(b) and 156(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council having adopted its Annual Business Plan & Budget for the 2026-27 financial year and the capital valuations that are to apply to land within its area for rating purposes for the 2026-27 financial year, declares a general rate which consists of two components, one being based on the value of the land and the other being a fixed charge, as follows: 10.2. Fixed Charge The fixed charge component of the general rate is $200 for all rateable land.
Topic: Declaration of Differential General Rate (including-Fixed Charge)
12.1 That pursuant to and in accordance with Section 166(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council continue to provide a 9% rebate of rates to any piece of land with a land use attribution of Primary Production, and any single farm enterprise, greater than 35 hectares, where the land is, 12.1.1. Not subject to notional valuation.
Topic: Discretionary rebates – Primary Production
13.1. That pursuant to section 153(3) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council determines not to fix a maximum increase in the general rate to be charged on any rateable land within its area that constitutes the principal place of residence of a principal ratepayer.
Topic: No maximum increase in General Rates
14.1. That in exercise of the powers contained in Section 69 of the Landscapes South Australia Act 2019 and Section 154 of the Local Government Act 1999, and in order to reimburse to the Council the amount the Council contributes to the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board being $392,778, a separate rate of 0.008621 cents in the dollar, based on the Capital Value of rateable land, is declared on all rateable land in the Council area in respect of the 2026-27 financial year.
Topic: Declaration of Separate Rate – Hills & Fleurieu Regional Landscapes Levy
15.1. That pursuant to Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999, and subject to the sliding scale for services not provided at the land in regulation 13 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2013, the Council resolves to impose annual Waste Service Charges to cover the costs of collection and treatment of waste, based on the nature of the service, on land (including non-rateable land), as follows: 15.2. An annual service charge of $267.75 with respect to all land to which the Council provides or makes available a three-bin collection service; 15.3. An annual service charge of $201.75 with respect to all land to which the Council provides or makes available a two-bin collection service.
Topic: Declaration of Annual Service Charges – Waste Service Charge
16.1. That all rates (general and separate) declared by these resolutions be payable in four equally or approximately equal quarterly instalments (unless otherwise agreed with the Principal Ratepayer) due on the: 16.1.1. First day of September 2026, 16.1.2. First day of December 2026, 16.1.3. First day of March 2027, and 16.1.4. First day of June 2027, Provided that in cases where the initial account requiring payment of rates is not sent at least 30 days prior to this date, or an amended account is required to be sent, subject to Section 181 of the Local Government Act 1999, authority to fix the date by which rates must be paid in respect of those assessments affected is hereby delegated (pursuant to Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999) to the Chief Executive Officer. 16.2. That pursuant to Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 the Chief Executive Officer is delegated the power to enter into agreements with Principal Ratepayers, in accordance with Section 181(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1999, relating to the timing of payment of rates in any case where the Chief Executive Officer considers it necessary or desirable to do so. 16.3. That pursuant to Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 in order to address issues of hardship, the Chief Executive Officer is delegated all powers under sections 182(1) and (2) and section 182A of the Local Government Act 1999 to enter into agreements with Principal Ratepayers regarding the grant of a remission or postponement of rates, in accordance with the Rating Strategy included within the Annual Business Plan.
Topic: Payment of General Rates
17.1. That the proposed 2026-27 Fees and Charges Schedule as attached in the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan (Attachment 1, Appendix 2) together with statutory charges for 2026-27 which have yet to be prescribed under legislation, be adopted in accordance with Section 188 of the Local Government Act 1999.
Topic: Fees and Charges
Mayor Darryl Houston Field Ward Deputy Mayor David Olsson Field Ward Cr Lawrie Polomka Field Ward Cr Simon Rothwell Field Ward Cr Wayne Gibbs Light Ward Cr Karin Hatch Light Ward Cr Davina Quirke Light Ward STAFF Nathan Cunningham Chief Executive Officer Jodie Summer Executive Manager Financial Sustainability Ben Thompson Director Corporate Services Mark McLaren Chief Financial Officer Darren Burgess Acting Group Manager Economy & Community Mark Gibson Director Assets & Environment Michyla Lewis Minute Taker (Governance and Policy Officer)
The meeting commenced at 4:00pm. Including recognition of the traditional landowners The Mayor read aloud “We would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional owners of the land on which we meet today (the Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people) and pay our respects to their elders past and present".
Cr Shane Grocke
Nil
Nil
Nil
C26141 Moved: Cr Davina Quirke Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council received the Council Committee Minutes report. 2. That Council notes the minutes of the Special Audit & Risk Committee meeting held 15 June 2026 as provided as Attachment 1 to this report. 3. That Council notes the Audit & Risk Committee Chair Summary Report as provided in Attachment 2 to this report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C26142 Moved: Cr David Olsson Seconded: Cr Karin Hatch 1. That Council receives the Community Engagement – 2026-27 Annual Business Plan, Budget, 2026-36 Long-Term Financial Plan & Summary Asset Management Plan report. 2. That Council formally receives the Community Engagement Feedback and thanks the community for their contributions. 3. That Council refers to the information in this report and the attachment when considering any further decisions in relation to report 6.4 of this Agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C26143 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Davina Quirke 1. That Council receives the Chief Executive Officer Statement of Financial Sustainability report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C26144 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That the report titled Final Annual Business Plan and Budget 2026/2027, LTFP 2026-2036 & Summary AMP for Adoption be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY C26145 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Simon Rothwell 2. In accordance with s123 (6) and (6a) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council acknowledge the following proposed changes to the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan and Budget and the Long-Term Financial Plan, compared to the draft documents released for consultation. These changes have been prompted by community feedback, updated information, and discussions held during the June 2026 Information & Briefing Session and Budget Workshop 4, as well as via the Council's Audit & Risk Committee: Budget Description / Reason Original Draft Adjustment FINAL TOTAL Employee Costs Original already included $130K efficiency dividend. Additional $70K added after consultation. $8,563,272 ($70,000) $8,493,272 Materials, Contracts & Other Expenses Increase to various operating projects as detailed below and reduction of Planning Shared Services agreement. $7,553,421 ($78,182) $7,475,239 Operating Projects Coastal Conservation Made By Nature The original draft budget allocated $10K. A further $10K has been budgeted for this important program. $10,000 $10,000 $20,000 Fleurieu Coast Community Nursery The original draft budget allocated $10K. A further $10K has been budgeted for this important program. $10,000 $10,000 $20,000 Community Arts and Creativity Program Additional $7,000 added after consultation, re- instating the allocation to the prior year level of $13,500. $6,500 $7,000 $13,500 Events Grant Program Following consultation, an Events Grant Program has been reinstated in the budget $0 $7,500 $7,500 Fleurieu Food Festival The original dedicated budget for this event has been removed and the festival organisers are encouraged to apply for funding through the Events Grant Program $3,000 -$3,000 0 Service Review The service review budget was reduced to align with a previous Council Resolution commitment $30,000 -$10,000 $20,000 Capital Projects – Replacement / Renewal Unsealed Road Renewal Following consideration of the overall budget, a further $40K was removed from the Unsealed Road Renewal budget. $740,603 -$40,000 $700,603 Capital Income Proceeds from sale Grader sale brought forward to 2026-27 0 $50,000 $50,000 3. That Council confirms it has taken into account the following matters (without limitation) in the course of now considering whether to adopt the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget, Long-Term Financial Plan (2026–2036), Summary Annual Business Plan & Budget, and Summary Asset Management Plan, and to declare rates and charges, in the terms presented for consideration at this meeting: 3.1. All submissions made to the Council during the public consultation period with respect to the draft Annual Business Plan & Budget, Long-Term Financial Plan and summary Asset Management Plan, including those made in-person at the public meeting held on 19 May 2026 and including submissions received in writing and those received outside of the nominated engagement channels (all of which are summarised in Report 6.2 of this Agenda); 3.2. All information in the possession of the Council that is relevant to the material contained in the draft Annual Business Plan & Budget, Long-Term Financial Plan and summary Asset Management Plan; 3.3. The sustainability of the Council's long-term financial performance and position as set out in the report (being Report 6.3 of this Agenda from the Chief Executive Officer for the purpose of section 122(4a)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999); 3.4. The capital valuation of all land in the area of the Council as set by the Valuer General of South Australia; 3.5. The relationship of the amount of rates required to meet the objectives of the Council's Strategic Community Plan VISION 2030, the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget, Long-Term Financial Plan, Summary Asset Management Plan and Rating Strategy; 3.6. All information considered in the course of the Council's review of the basis of rating including the final report presented at the Council meeting on 17 March 2026. 3.7. District Council of Yankalilla's Rating Strategy and Structure proposed to be adopted as part of the report; 3.8. The relevant principles to be observed by Council under section 8 of the Local Government Act 1999; 3.9. The general principles of rating set out in section 150 of the Local Government Act 1999; 3.10.Issues of consistency and comparability across Council areas in the imposition of rates on various sectors of the business and wider community in accordance with section 153(2) of the Local Government Act 1999; and 3.11. The equity of the proposed rating structure. 4. That Council notes it previously approved a draft 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget, draft Long-Term Financial Plan, and draft Summary Asset Management Plan for Community Consultation and followed the relevant steps set out in the Council's own public consultation policy, taking into account the requirements of section 123 (4) & (5) (which remain in force by virtue of regulation 18 of the Local Government (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021) and 122 (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 being; 4.1. The publication of a notice informing the public of the preparation of the draft Annual Business Plan & Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan in a newspaper, on the Council website, on Council's social media, and in Council's newsletter 'In the Loop', 4.2. A public meeting was held in relation to the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan on 19 May 2026, which was at least 21 days after the publication of the notice, 4.3. The additional opportunity to supply feedback and written submissions was supplied through Q&A drop-in sessions hosted by senior staff and Elected Members, via YourSay, via letter and via email, 4.4. Copies of the draft 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget and draft Long-Term Financial Plan were available at the consultation meetings and at the Civic Centre, the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre, and the Yankalilla Library. Copies of the Summary Asset Management Plan were available at the Civic Centre. CARRIED C26146 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Lawrie Polomka 5. Annual Business Plan & Budget 5.1. That having considered the report, and all relevant information in the possession of the Council, and in accordance with section 123 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan (Attachment 1) and authorises the Chief Executive Officer to make any necessary typographical corrections or minor editorial adjustments or graphical presentation alterations to the Annual Business Plan prior to formal publication. 5.2. That having considered the report, and all relevant information in the possession of the Council, and in accordance with section 123 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts the 2026-27 Budget (Attachment 1 – Appendix 1), (which the Council has determined to be consistent with its Annual Business Plan, as amended and adopted), which includes the following: a) Statement of Comprehensive Income; b) Statement of Cash Flows; c) Balance Sheet; d) Uniform Presentation of Finances e) Statement of Changes in Equity; and f) All other statements and information in accordance with Part 2 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011 for the financial year 2026-27 be adopted, including: (i) Total estimated Operating Income of $20,620,951; (ii) Total estimated Operating Expenditure of $21,009,683; (iii) Total amount to be raised from General Rates of $15,489,012; (iv) Total Capital Expenditure of $3,346,603; CARRIED
C26147 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Lawrie Polomka 6.1. That having considered the report, and all relevant information in the possession of the Council, and in accordance with section 122 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts the 2026-36 Long Term Financial Plan (Attachment 2) prepared in accordance with Section 122(1a) of the Local Government Act 1999 which includes information and is accompanied by the statement required by regulation 5 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011, whilst recognising that the full impact of the proposed depreciation adjustments resulting from updated Asset Condition Audits and Asset Valuations across Council's asset portfolio are not yet fully known and therefore not incorporated. 6.2. In recognising the recommendation from Council's Audit & Risk Committee, that Council requests Administration to present a revised Long-Term Financial Plan within nine (9) months of adoption of the 2026–2036 Long-Term Financial Plan, incorporating the outcomes of the asset valuation review, asset management plans, and subsequent updated depreciation forecasts once they are complete. This timeframe also allows for appropriate community engagement on the updated plans prior to finalisation. It is further noted that this recommendation is directly in line with a newly adopted CEO Key Performance Indicator for FY2026-27. CARRIED
C26148 Moved: Cr David Olsson Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 7.1. That pursuant to Section 123(9-12) of the Local Government Act 1999 Council approves the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget Summary (Attachment 3), subject to any necessary typographical corrections or minor editorial adjustments or graphical presentation alterations (which the Chief Executive Officer is hereby authorised to make), to accompany the first Rates Notice sent to ratepayers after the declaration of its rates for the financial year.
8.1. That having considered the report, and all relevant information in the possession of the Council, and in accordance with section 122 Strategic Management Plans of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts the Summary Asset Management Plan (Attachment 4) as part of its Council's overall infrastructure and management plan. 8.2. That in accordance with section 122(1b) of the Local Government Act 1999 Council confirms that the financial projections in the Long-Term Financial Plan adopted by Council are consistent with those in the Summary Asset Management Plan which has been the subject of public consultation and now adopted by Council. CARRIED
9.1. Pursuant to Section 167(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts the most recent valuations of Capital Value (of all land) made by the Valuer General and available to the Council in relation to the area of the Council for rating purposes for the year ending 30 June 2027 being $4,569,310,666, and notes that the total value of all rateable land within the area of the Council is $4,667,053,640.
10.1. That in order to raise the amount of rates revenue required for the 2026-27 adopted Budget that pursuant to Sections 152(1)(c), 153(1)(b) and 156(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council having adopted its Annual Business Plan & Budget for the 2026-27 financial year and the capital valuations that are to apply to land within its area for rating purposes for the 2026-27 financial year, declares a general rate which consists of two components, one being based on the value of the land and the other being a fixed charge, as follows: 10.2. Fixed Charge The fixed charge component of the general rate is $200 for all rateable land.
The component of the general rate based on the value of the land varies according to the use of the land in accordance with section 156(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999 and regulation 14 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2013, as follows: 11.1. Residential A differential General Rate of 0.303267 cents in the dollar on the value of residential rateable land within the District Council of Yankalilla for the 2026-27 financial year 11.2. Commercial-Shop A differential General Rate of 0.303267 cents in the dollar on the value of commercial-shop rateable land within the District Council of Yankalilla for the 2026-27 financial year 11.3. Commercial-Office A differential General Rate of 0.303267 cents in the dollar on the value of commercial office rateable land within the District Council of Yankalilla for the 2026-27 financial year 11.4. Commercial-Other A differential General Rate of 0.409410 cents in the dollar on the value of commercial-other rateable land within the District Council of Yankalilla for the 2026-27 financial year 11.5. Industry-Light A differential General Rate of 0.303267 cents in the dollar on the value of industry-light rateable land within the District Council of Yankalilla for the 2026-27 financial year 11.6. Industry-Other A differential General Rate of 0.409410 cents in the dollar on the value of industry-other rateable land within the District Council of Yankalilla for the 2026-27 financial year 11.7. Primary Production A differential General Rate of 0.303267 cents in the dollar on the value of primary production rateable land within the District Council of Yankalilla for 2026-27 financial year 11.8. Vacant Land A differential General Rate of 0.606534 cents in the dollar on the value of vacant rateable land within the District Council of Yankalilla for the 2026-27 financial year 11.9. Other A differential General Rate of 0.303267 cents in the dollar on the value of other rateable land within the District Council of Yankalilla for the 2026-27 financial year
12.1 That pursuant to and in accordance with Section 166(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council continue to provide a 9% rebate of rates to any piece of land with a land use attribution of Primary Production, and any single farm enterprise, greater than 35 hectares, where the land is, 12.1.1. Not subject to notional valuation.
13.1. That pursuant to section 153(3) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council determines not to fix a maximum increase in the general rate to be charged on any rateable land within its area that constitutes the principal place of residence of a principal ratepayer.
14.1. That in exercise of the powers contained in Section 69 of the Landscapes South Australia Act 2019 and Section 154 of the Local Government Act 1999, and in order to reimburse to the Council the amount the Council contributes to the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board being $392,778, a separate rate of 0.008621 cents in the dollar, based on the Capital Value of rateable land, is declared on all rateable land in the Council area in respect of the 2026-27 financial year.
15.1. That pursuant to Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999, and subject to the sliding scale for services not provided at the land in regulation 13 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2013, the Council resolves to impose annual Waste Service Charges to cover the costs of collection and treatment of waste, based on the nature of the service, on land (including non-rateable land), as follows: 15.2. An annual service charge of $267.75 with respect to all land to which the Council provides or makes available a three-bin collection service; 15.3. An annual service charge of $201.75 with respect to all land to which the Council provides or makes available a two-bin collection service.
16.1. That all rates (general and separate) declared by these resolutions be payable in four equally or approximately equal quarterly instalments (unless otherwise agreed with the Principal Ratepayer) due on the: 16.1.1. First day of September 2026, 16.1.2. First day of December 2026, 16.1.3. First day of March 2027, and 16.1.4. First day of June 2027, Provided that in cases where the initial account requiring payment of rates is not sent at least 30 days prior to this date, or an amended account is required to be sent, subject to Section 181 of the Local Government Act 1999, authority to fix the date by which rates must be paid in respect of those assessments affected is hereby delegated (pursuant to Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999) to the Chief Executive Officer. 16.2. That pursuant to Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 the Chief Executive Officer is delegated the power to enter into agreements with Principal Ratepayers, in accordance with Section 181(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1999, relating to the timing of payment of rates in any case where the Chief Executive Officer considers it necessary or desirable to do so. 16.3. That pursuant to Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 in order to address issues of hardship, the Chief Executive Officer is delegated all powers under sections 182(1) and (2) and section 182A of the Local Government Act 1999 to enter into agreements with Principal Ratepayers regarding the grant of a remission or postponement of rates, in accordance with the Rating Strategy included within the Annual Business Plan. CARRIED
C26150 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 17.1. That the proposed 2026-27 Fees and Charges Schedule as attached in the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan (Attachment 1, Appendix 2) together with statutory charges for 2026-27 which have yet to be prescribed under legislation, be adopted in accordance with Section 188 of the Local Government Act 1999. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Nil
The meeting closed at 4:52pm Confirmed: As an accurate record on 21 July 2026 Chairperson