Shire of Corrigin & Corrigin CRC Newsletter - Edition No.4 - 12 September 2016

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Strengthening our community now to grow and prosper into the future
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The provision of Waste Services to the Corrigin District
including kerbside pickups and transfer stations, costs Council
in excess of $210,000 each year. Council is committed to
ensuring that the gap between rubbish fees and charges and
expenditure is reduced and therefore has applied a $50
increase to Rubbish Services for 2016-2017. While a gap is
still applicable, Council believes that it is a good balance
between fee for services and general rate payer contributions.
FEES AND CHARGES
In addition to adoption of the Annual Budget, Council has also
adopted the 2016-2017 Fees & Charges. Council has been
mindful in ensuring that the Fees & Charges are reasonable
and affordable while also aiming to achieve cost recovery.
A copy of the adopted Fees & Charges is available at
HOW IS THE MONEY SPENT?
The Shire provides a diverse range of services to the
Corrigin community.
SHIRE SERVICES:
 Roads, Transport and Infrastructure
 Parks, Gardens and Playgrounds
 Street Cleaning and Lighting
 Waste Management
 Emergency Management
 Health Services
 Sport & Leisure
 Animal Control
 Community Services
 Tourism, Culture and Heritage
 Public Health and Safety
 Environmental Management
 Welfare
 Libraries
Operating Expenditure 2016 / 2017
The cost of providing these services exceeds $7 million
dollars. The following provides an indication of where funds
will be spent in 2016 / 2017.
Council continues to provide support in the vicinity of $50,000
pa to a number of community groups and projects in 2016-
2017. This includes supporting local community events, local
clubs and groups, joint venture projects, wellbeing and support
initiatives. In addition to financial support, council also provides
a large amount of in-kind support and community facilities.
2016 / 2017 Budget Special
Operating Expenditure
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
Transport
Recreation & Culture
Governance
Health
Community Amenities
Economics ServicesEducation & Welfare
Housing
Other Property& ServicesLaw Order & Public SafetyGeneral Purpose Funding