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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 15, Issue 694, 8 July 1997, Page 14

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MAKE AND LEVY RATES FOR THE 1997/98 FINANCIAL YEAR Notice is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 1 1 0 of the Rating Powers Act 1 988 and amendments, that the Ruapehu District Council intends at a meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, Huia Street, Taumarunui on Friday 25 July 1997 commencing at 1 1 .00 am, to make and levy the following rates and charges for the year commencing on July 1 , 1 997 and concluding on June 30 1998. The revenue sought from rates and charges is listed hereunder and incorporates goods and services tax pursuant to the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985. The rates, unless otherwise specified, will be levied upon the land value of all rateable property appearing in the Valuation Roll for the time being in force. Unless otherwise stated "the Act" means the Rating Powers Act 1988 and amendments. 1 .0 GENERAL RATE(Section 1 2 of the Act) The General Rate is levied for the purpose of meeting the following expenses within the District, District Council, Mayor's Office, Committees, Subcommittees and contributions to community based organisations. All regulation activ- . ity after full recovery of user pays charges in accordance with Council policy, but including a special contribution to Dog Control to partially fund the costs of Dog Control and Community Education. Possible contribution to capital improvements on a merits basis. Maintenance of the stormwater disposal and flood protection systems including minor improvements. Costs associated with landfill closures, waste minimisation studies and consulfation. Maintenance of parks and reserves, sports grounds, public toilets, district libraries, general property, cemeteries and swimming pools. Civil Defence and Rural Fire Protection. 1.1 A General Rate of zero point zero zero one two four two (0.001 242) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable property as appearing in the Valuation roll for the time being in force for the Ruapehu District Council District. Revenue Required $000 $709.4 2.0 UNIFORM ANNUAL GENERAL CHARGE (Section 1 9 of the Act) The Uniform Annual General Charge is levied for the purpose of meeting Councih's basic infrastructural costs. 2.1 A Uniform Annual General Charge of $295.00 on every separately rateable property within the District. Revenue Required $000 $ 2,149.1 3.0 SEPARATE RATES (Section 16 of the Act) Different Separate Rates are levied to partially fund the cost of roading in the Northern Area (Ohura, Taumarunui and National Park Wards) and the Southem Area (Waimarino and Waiouru Wards). The use of different Separate Rates for each area reflects the difference in roading standards and costs and the difference in valuation of land. 3.1 A Separate Roading North Rate of zero point zero zero five eight six three (0.005863) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable property contained within the Ohura, Taumarunui and National Park Wards. Revenue Required $000 $2,034.0 3.2 A Separate Roading South Rate of zero point zero zero four one seven five (0.0041 75) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable property contained within the Waimarino and Waiouru Wards. Revenue Required $000 $936.0 A further Separate Rate is levied to cover part of Councih's costs in the promotion of the District; including support to local promotional and developmental organisations. 3.3 A District Promotion Rate of zero point zero zero seven four (0.0074) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable property zoned or used for commercial or industrial purposes as defined in the Councih's operative district schemes. (With the exception of land so zoned which is used principally for residential purposes as an existing use under those schemes.) Revenue Required $000 $ 106.9 3.4 A Mainstreet Separate Rate of zero point zero zero zero nine three six (0.000936) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable property zoned or used for commercial or industrial purposes in the Taumarunui Town as defined in the