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Your rates and
charges explained
2020-2021
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
This budget aims to deliver a record capital works
program totalling $28,000,000 with approximately
$11,500,000 funded through external sources.
The Capital Program includes:
l $415,000 on aerodomres
l $325,000 on bikeways and footpaths
l $1,215,200 on bridge upgrades and replacements
l $11,870,968 on roads and drainage
l $1,516,000 on waste transfer stations and
landfills
l $2,643,000 on sewerage assets
l $3,664,000 on water assets
l $2,934,000 on plant replacements
l $3,117,000 on building and facility upgrades
l $460,000 on community infrastructure Cr Nev Ferrier
l $407,000 on information technology Banana Shire Mayor
Council will deliver a net result of $8,943,039 for to develop a strategy that properly reflects the cost
the year after accounting for operations and capital of infrastructure to support their operations to make
income. Council’s operating position will be brought sure that they make a reasonable contribution to the
back into balance within the next two budgets. A cost of servicing our respective communities.
relative stable cash position is anticipated over
the next financial year with Council cash holdings As a result of this recovery strategy the overall
remaining between $25,000,000 and $30,000,000. increase in rates based on the above strategies for
Debt is expected to reduce to $4,900,000 at the end the 2020/21 financial year is 5.3%.
of the 2020/21 financial year.
Key projects that are funded this financial year
Council has maintained staff numbers and service include:
levels throughout the last few months and anticipates l Extension to the Biloela Community Resource
this will continue over the next financial year. Centre
Notwithstanding this Council anticipates that most l Replacement of Taroom Sewerage Treatment
of the financial impact related to the coronavirus Plant
response will be felt in the second half of the 2020
l Moura Water Clarifier Refurbishment
calendar year. Given this Council has adopted a
rating strategy that seeks to minimise rate increase to l Replacement of the Gogango Creek (Wowan
businesses impacted by the coronavirus and drought Westwood Road), Kariboe Creek (Aerodrome
effected rural property owners. The vast majority of Road) and Tualka Creek (Ghinghinda Road)
ratepayers in these categories will not see a rate bridges
increase this financial year. l Gravel reseal of Taroom Aerodrome runway
l Taroom Swimming Pool Amenities Block
There will be some rural ratepayers who see a l Theodore Moura Road upgrades
marginal increase due to large increases in property
l Completion of Stage 3 of the Biloela Industrial
valuations in rural properties across the shire.
Estate
Council has limited potential increases as a result of
fluctuations in property values to less than 1% rates
Council acknowledges the ongoing support of the
paid last year.
Queensland State and Federal Governments in
funding much of Council’s capital budget, many of
Council has commenced a review of its rating strategy
these projects would not be feasible without this
this year seeking to recover more of the cost burden
support.
that large industrial and resource-based ratepayers
cost Council in terms of maintaining our assets such
I would like to recognise the efforts of Council’s
as the road network. Council will work with these
finance staff in assisting with the preparation of this
ratepayers over the next financial year
budget.
2 BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL RATES AND CHARGES EXPLAINED
RATES AND CHARGES EXPLAINED
Council levies rates and charges to provide 5 Other Towns - Residential 1%
the essential services and infrastructure to the 6 Other Towns – All Other 1%
community. These services include, but are 7 Rural Residential 1%
not limited to, roads, water services, sewerage 8 Rural 1 - $0 - $360,000 1%
services, asset management, environmental health 9 Rural 2 - $360,001 - $1,000,000 1%
operations, planning and building services, parks 10 Rural 3- >$1,000,000 1%
and gardens, community services, economic and 11 Extractive – Coal 5%
cultural development, library services, information 13 Industrial 5%
management, and corporate and administration 14 Multiple Dwelling – Biloela 1%
services. 16 Multiple Dwelling – All Other 1%
18 Other 5%
Differential General Rate 19 Heavy Industrial 20%
Council reviews its differential rate categories and 21 Taroom Town – Residential 1%
charges each year during the budget process in 22 Taroom Town – All Other 1%
an effort to better recognise the different levels of 24 Taroom Rural Residential 1%
facilities and services required by different classes of 25 Taroom Rural 1 - $1,150,000 1%
28 Petroleum – > 1,000ha 30%
Minimum General Rate 29 Petroleum – 1,001ha – 10,000ha 30%
The minimum amount payable of a differential general 30 Petroleum – >10,000ha 30%
rate determined by Council, irrespective of valuation. 31 Barracks & Quarters - 250 30%
Limitation of Increase (Rates Capping) 43 Grain Bulk Storage 5%
44 Water Facility/Storage 5%
Pursuant to Section 116 of the Local Government
Regulation 2012, Council will limit the increase in the If the general rates for the last financial year were
general rates in the following differential general rate for a full year, the limitation of increase will be last
categories: year’s general rate amount increased by the stated
percentages above.
No Category Name % increase
1 Biloela Town – Residential 1% If the general rates for the last financial year were
2 Biloela Town – All Other 1% not for a full year, the limitation of increase will be the
3 Moura Town – Residential 1% corresponding annual amount of last year’s general
4 Moura Town – All Other 1% rate increased by the stated percentages above.
BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL RATES AND CHARGES EXPLAINED 3
Utility Charges stating your objection in writing to Banana Shire
Sewer Council within (30) thirty days after the date of issue
Council’s sewerage charges are set to recover the of the Rate Notice. The sole ground on which you,
cost to Council of operating the sewerage network. as the owner, may object is that having regard to the
Water description determined by Banana Shire Council,
Water charges are determined on a user pays basis the land should have been included in another rating
and collected to fully recover the cost of provision category as at the date of issue of the Rate Notice.
of infrastructure and the costs of operating and Giving written notice of objection will not, in the
maintaining the water supply system. meantime, affect the levy and payment of rates.
The charges will comprise; If your land is included in another general rating
- an access charge for all properties, whether category because of the objection, an adjustment of
connected or not, to which the Council is prepared rates will be made by Council.
to make a supply of reticulated water available; and Written objections should be sent to: The Chief
- a charge for each kilolitre of water used (consumption Executive Officer, Banana Shire Council, PO Box
charge) 412, Biloela QLD 4715 or email enquiries@banana.
Garbage/Refuse qld.gov.au
Council’s waste management charges are set to
recover the cost to Council of providing refuse How land valuations affect Council rates
collection services. Land values are determined by the Department of
Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME) and
Special Rates and Charges are calculated using information from sales trends,
Rural Fire Brigade Levy physical inspections, and interviews with vendors
Is charged on rateable land that is not serviced by and purchasers if appropriate. They also take into
urban fire fighting services to fund the ongoing consideration what the land is used for, what it’s
operation and maintenance of the rural fire brigades. zoned for, what the physical attributes of the land
are and what constraints it might have. A valuation
Separate Rates and Charges decrease or increase does not mean that rates will
Environmental Levy also decrease or increase by the same percentage.
The Environmental Levy is a separate charge for all Enquiries regarding the land valuations may be made
rateable properties in the Shire. Funds raised from by phoning 1300 664 217 or visit www.dnrm.qld.gov.
this levy are used to assist in defraying the cost of au
Council’s Shire Wide Waste Strategy (which strategy
incorporates the operation of landfill sites throughout Subsidy available for pensioners
the Shire, undertaking consequential environmental The State Pensioner Subsidy of 20% (to a maximum of
initiatives for the purpose of environmental protection, $200 per annum) and a Council Pensioner Remission
sustainability and conservation). of 20% (to a maximum of $310 per annum) will be
State Emergency Management Levy allowed on all current Council rates and charges as
The State Emergency Management Levy is NOT a levied (except the Taroom Rural Water Connection
Banana Shire Council charge. Councils throughout Special Charge).
Queensland collect and remit this levy on behalf of the Eligibility requirements include:-
State Government and funds ensure a sustainable Must be a holder of a Queensland Pension
funding base for Queensland’s fire and emergency Concession Card or a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card
services. (Senior Card holders are not eligible).
Enquiries regarding the State Emergency Must be the owner or life tenant of the property and
Management Levy can be made by phoning 13 legally responsible for paying local government rates
QGOV (13 74 68). and charges levied.
Subsidies can only be granted on the principal place
Supplementary Notices of residence.
Supplementary Notices may be issued at various The State Fire and Emergency Services also allow a
times during the year to some ratepayers to account 20% discount on the State Emergency Management
for changes to their services or valuations. Levy. Application forms can be obtained from Banana
For example; sewerage pedestal rates after building Shire Council offices and website.
a new residence on vacant land; commencing a
garbage service etc. Can I get a copy of my Rate Notice?
Council will also grant a 10% discount on Yes. Council’s Rates section can provide you with a
supplementary levies providing all rates and charges copy of your most recent Rate Notice, free of charge.
are paid by the due date. Please keep in mind that we may not be able to
provide copies at short notice and a charge of $11
Objections against categorisation will apply per notice to issue previous Rate Notices.
The general rating category in which your land is We recommend that you store your rates/water
included was identified by Banana Shire Council (the notices carefully as they are valuable documents that
decision maker). can be required to prove ownership of your property
You may object to the categorisation of the land by or for tax purposes for rental properties.
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Rates Notice Dates 2020/2021
July to December 2020 January to June 2021
Issue: 13 August 2020 Issue: 11 February 2021
Due: 17 September 2020 Due: 18 March 2021
Your Rates Notice Explained
IMPORTANT: Council advises the discount will not be allowed after the due date shown on the Rate Notice, regardless of postage
and transfer times. Please note that Australia Post can take up to a week to deliver post depending on your location.
Please ensure that electronic transfers are received into Council’s account before the close of the discount date.
For BPAY transfers allow up to three days for transfer into Council’s account.
Please contact your financial institution directly regarding internet banking and transfer cut-off time.
This is your unique
Assessment Num-
ber. Please use this
number when mak-
ing enquiries about
Differential Rate
Category Council your rates.
determines the differential
rate category for a RATEPAYERS NAME AREA: 0000m2
property according to one POSTAL ADDRESS ASSESSMENT NO: 0000-00000-000
or more of the following LOCALITY QLD 0000 DATE OF ISSUE: 4-08-2018
criteria: PAYMENT DUE DATE: 13-09-2018
FIRE CATEGORY: X
PAYMENT REFERENCE: 00000000
The valuation RATE GROUP: 00
VALUATION: $58000 Property Valuation
The land use code Property Location and Description
VALUATION DATE: 30-06-2018
Is the unimproved
PROPERTY ADDRESS, LOCALITY QLD 0000
Assessment land area value of your land set
and issued by the
Tonnes of material Department of Natural
extracted Resources, Mines and
Energy.
Type of material
extracted
Utility Charges and
Other Rates and
Charges Pensioner Subsidies
Utility Charges for water, Both Council and the
sewerage and garbage State Government
services are levied where offer a subsidy for
a particular service is eligible rate payers.
available on a parcel of
land. Other Rates and
Charges are levied on all
assessments and the
funds are allocated for
Net Payable Amount
that purpose.
to be paid if you are
paying in full by the
due date.
State Emergency
Management Levy
Biller Code: 7278
is collected on behalf of Gross Amount
the Queensland
Ref: 00000000
Billpay Code: *4056
Government in to be paid if you have
Ref: 00000000
*4056 00000000
accordance with State not paid the net
Legislation. Biller Code: 7278
amount by the due
Ref: 00000000 date.
BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL RATES AND CHARGES EXPLAINED 5
Your Water Consumption Advice Explained
Rates and Charges are levied six months in advance i.e.. Issued in August for the period July to December.
Water Consumption is charged in arrears using the read on the water meters to determine how much water was used in the prior six
months i.e. issue on the August notice for water used from January to June.
Consumption period
that has been
charged on this
notice
00000-00000-000
RATEPAYERS NAME
POSTAL ADDRESS
Meter Number/Id for
meter/s connected to PROPERTY ADDRESS, LOCALITY QLD 0000
property currently or
installed during the Lot 0 Plan 000000
Consumption
billing period Read Period dates and readings captured determined from
readings. Consumption
is in Kilolitres (1000’s of
litres)
Water Tariff Charges
how total
consumption for
period has been
charged in correlation
Water Tariff Steps
to water tariffs.
indicating how total Water Tariff Charges
consumption for period charge for each tariff
has been allocated on
the water tariff steps.
Year to Date Water Invoiced
The water period is for a full 12
months (financial year). The
second notice issued will deduct
water consumption billed on the
previous Rate Notice.
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NOTICE OF CATEGORISATION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4 PART 5 DIVISION 1 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION
2012
That in accordance with Section 81 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the following rating categories have been adopted for the 2019/2020
year. Rateable land is identified and included in its category having regard to its description, Council’s differential rating maps and the Department of
Natural Resources and Mines Land Use Codes.
Differential
Rating Category Description Minimum
Identification General Rate
(s.81 (3)(a)) (s.81(3)(b)) General Rate
Cents in the $
1.Biloela Town - Land used for residential purposes, other Land with land use codes 1,2,4,5,6,8,9 or 72 and 1.9980 $755.00
Residential than as a multiple dwelling, and vacant as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
land within the township of Biloela.
2.Biloela Town - Other Land located within the township of Biloela Land with land use codes 10 to 20 (inclusive), 22 2.3590 $755.00
which is not otherwise categorised. to 42 (inclusive), 44 to 48 (inclusive), 50 to 59
(inclusive) and 96 to 99 (inclusive) and as
identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
3.Moura Town – Land used for residential purposes, other Land with land use codes 1,2,4,5,6,8,9 or 72 and 7.3300 $755.00
Residential than as a multiple dwelling, and vacant as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
land within the township of Moura.
4.Moura Town - Other Land located within the township of Moura Land with land use codes 10 to 20 (inclusive), 22 5.1990 $755.00
which is not otherwise categorised. to 42 (inclusive), 44 to 48 (inclusive), 50 to 59
(inclusive) and 96 to 99 (inclusive) and as
identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
5.Other Towns - Land used for residential purposes, other Land with land use codes 1,2,4,5,6,8,9 or 72 and 4.4830 $755.00
Residential than as a multiple dwelling, and vacant as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
land located within the township of
Banana, Baralaba, Callide Dam, Cracow,
Dululu, Goovigen, Jambin, Thangool,
Theodore and Wowan.
6.Other Towns - Other Land located within the township of Land with land use codes 10 to 20 (inclusive), 22 4.4830 $755.00
Banana, Baralaba, Callide Dam, Cracow, to 42 (inclusive), 44 to 48 (inclusive), 50 to 59
Dululu, Goovigen, Jambin, Thangool, (inclusive) and 96 to 99 (inclusive) and as
Theodore and Wowan which is not identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
otherwise categorised.
7.Rural Residential Land used for rural residential purposes Land with land use codes 1 to 10 (inclusive) and 2.8140 $755.00
other than land in the former Taroom as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
Shire.
8.Rural 1 - $0 to Land used for rural purposes having a Land with land use codes 11 to 13 (inclusive), 15, 1.0740 $755.00
$360,000 value of not more than $360,000 other 17 to 20 (inclusive), 22 to 39 (inclusive), 41, 42, 44
than land in the former Taroom Shire. to 48 (inclusive), 50 to 90 (inclusive), 92, 93 and
94 and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
9.Rural 2 - $360,001 - Land used for rural purposes having a Land with land use codes 11 to 13 (inclusive), 15, 0.7500 $2,600.00
$1,000,000 value of $360,001 to $1,000,000 other 17 to 20 (inclusive), 22 to 39 (inclusive), 41, 42, 44
than land in the former Taroom Shire. to 48 (inclusive), 50 to 90 (inclusive), 92, 93 and
94 and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
10.Rural 3 - Land used for rural purposes having a Land with land use codes 11 to 13 (inclusive), 15, 0.7100 $7,500.00
>$1,000,000 value of more than $1,000,000 other than 17 to 20 (inclusive), 22 to 39 (inclusive), 41, 42, 44
land in the former Taroom Shire. to 48 (inclusive), 50 to 90 (inclusive), 92, 93 and
94 and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
11.Extractive - Coal Land which is: - Assessment numbers: 27.1500 $39,375.00
-a mining lease issued pursuant to the 14299-00000-000 14299-10000-000
Mineral Resources Act for the extraction of 14300-00000-000 14327-10000-000
coal; or 14329-00000-000 14336-10000-000
-used or intended to be used for coal 14349-00000-000 14351-00000-000
mining or coal mining related activities. 14352-00000-000 15013-00000-000
15030-00000-000 15064-00000-000
15064-10000-000 15067-00000-000
15069-00000-000 16090-00000-000
16092-00000-000 16102-00000-000
16103-50000-000 16103-60000-000
16152-00000-000 16167-00000-000
16168-00000-000 16170-00000-000
16174-00000-000 16186-00000-000
16324-00000-000 16324-10000-000
16343-50000-000 16350-00000-000
16351-00000-000 16729-00000-000
and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
12.Large Commercial Land used for large commercial purposes. Assessment numbers: 4.9000 $19,425.00
10457-10000-000 10567-00000-000
and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
13.Industrial Land used for industrial purposes other Assessment numbers: 5.0950 $6,560.00
than heavy industrial purposes. 12177-90000-000 12177-91000-000
12177-92000-000 12177-93000-000
12177-94000-000 12177-95000-000
15161-00000-000 15185-00000-000
16056-20000-000 16185-30000-000
and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL RATES AND CHARGES EXPLAINED 7Differential
Rating Category Description Minimum
Identification General Rate
(s.81 (3)(a)) (s.81(3)(b)) General Rate
Cents in the $
14.Biloela - Multiple Land used for multiple dwelling purposes Land with land use codes 3, 7, 21, 43 and 49 and 3.5470 $1,250.00
Dwelling within the township of Biloela. as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
15.Moura - Multiple Land used for multiple dwelling purposes Land with land use codes 3, 7, 21, 43 and 49 and 9.2900 $1,250.00
Dwelling within the township of Moura. as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
16.Other Towns - Land used for multiple dwelling purposes Land with land use codes 3, 7, 21, 43 and 49 and 9.1380 $1,250.00
Multiple Dwelling within the township of Banana, Baralaba, as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
Callide Dam, Cracow, Dululu, Goovigen,
Jambin, Thangool, Theodore and Wowan.
17.Pump sites Land used for the purposes of pumping Assessment numbers: 1.1000 $85.00
water. 14103-10000-000 15298-10000-000
15419-00000-000 16103-80000-000
16258-00000-000 16305-90000-000
16512-80000-000 16540-00000-000
21200-10000-000
and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
18.Other Land used for: - Land with land use code 91 and as identified by 7.3800 $2,625.00
-the purposes of transmitting the Chief Executive Officer.
communications; and
-all other land not otherwise categorised.
19.Heavy Industrial Land used for heavy industrial purposes, Assessment numbers: 29.8800 $51,000.00
including power generation. 16103-30000-000 16103-40000-000
and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
20.Extractive - Other Land used for mining and extractive Land with land use code 40 and as identified by 11.0500 $12,600.00
industry activities other than: - the Chief Executive Officer.
-coal mining and its associated activities; &
-gas or oil extraction and its associated
activities.
21.Taroom Town - Land used for residential purposes, other Land with land use codes 1,2,4,5,6,8,9 or 72 and 3.8950 $755.00
Residential than as a multiple dwelling, and vacant as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
land within the township of Taroom.
22.Taroom Town - Land located within the township of Land with land use codes 10 to 20 (inclusive), 22 2.2920 $755.00
Other Taroom which is not otherwise to 42 (inclusive), 44 to 48 (inclusive), 50 to 59
categorised. (inclusive) and 96 to 99 (inclusive) and as
identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
23.Taroom - Multiple Land used for multiple dwelling purposes Land with land use codes 3, 7, 21, 43 and 49 and 4.1760 $1,250.00
Dwelling within the township of Taroom. as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
24.Taroom Rural Land used for rural residential purposes Land with land use codes 1 to 10 (inclusive) and 1.2420 $755.00
Residential within the area of the former Taroom as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
Shire.
25.Taroom Rural 1 - $0- Land used for rural purposes within the Land with land use codes 11 to 13 (inclusive), 15, 0.6470 $755.00
$410,000 area of the former Taroom Shire having a 17 to 20 (inclusive), 22 to 39 (inclusive), 41, 42, 44
value of not more than $410,000. to 48 (inclusive), 50 to 90 (inclusive), 92, 93 and
94 and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
26.Taroom Rural 2 - Land used for rural purposes within the Land with land use codes 11 to 13 (inclusive), 15, 0.4480 $2,600.00
$410,001 - $1,150,000 area of the former Taroom Shire having a 17 to 20 (inclusive), 22 to 39 (inclusive), 41, 42, 44
value of $410,001 to $1,150,000. to 48 (inclusive), 50 to 90 (inclusive), 92, 93 and
94 and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
27.Taroom Rural 3 - Land used for rural purposes within the Land with land use codes 11 to 13 (inclusive), 15, 0.4790 $6,250.00
>$1,150,000 area of the former Taroom Shire having a 17 to 20 (inclusive), 22 to 39 (inclusive), 41, 42, 44
value of more than $1,150,000. to 48 (inclusive), 50 to 90 (inclusive), 92, 93 and
94 and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
28.Petroleum – 0 to Land with an area of 1,000 hectares or Land with land use code 40 and as identified by 126.0700 $24,050.00
1000 hectares less, which is: - the Chief Executive Officer.
-a petroleum lease issued pursuant to the
Petroleum Act 1923 or Petroleum
(Production and Safety) Act 2004 for the
extraction of gas;
-used, or intended to be used, for the
extraction, processing or transportation of
gas; or
-used, or intended to be used, for any
purpose ancillary to, or associated with,
the extraction, processing or transportation
of gas, such as water storage or pipelines.
8 BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL RATES AND CHARGES EXPLAINEDDifferential
Rating Category Description Minimum
Identification General Rate
(s.81 (3)(a)) (s.81(3)(b)) General Rate
Cents in the $
29.Petroleum - 1,001 – Land with an area of 1,001 to 10,000 Land with land use code 40 and as identified by 69.0500 $47,450.00
10,000 hectares hectares, which is: - the Chief Executive Officer.
-a petroleum lease issued pursuant to the
Petroleum Act 1923 or Petroleum
(Production and Safety) Act 2004 for the
extraction of gas;
-used, or intended to be used, for the
extraction, processing or transportation of
gas; or
-used, or intended to be used, for any
purpose ancillary to, or associated with,
the extraction, processing or transportation
of gas, such as water storage or pipelines.
30.Petroleum - >10,000 Land with an area greater than 10,000 Land with land use code 40 and as identified by 65.2000 $115,700.00
hectares hectares, which is: - the Chief Executive Officer.
-a petroleum lease issued pursuant to the
Petroleum Act 1923 or Petroleum
(Production and Safety) Act 2004 for the
extraction of gas;
-used, or intended to be used, for the
extraction, processing or transportation of
gas; or
-used, or intended to be used, for any
purpose ancillary to, or associated with,
the extraction, processing or transportation
of gas, such as water storage or pipelines.
31.Barracks & Quarters Land used for the provision of long-term Assessment numbers: 20.7600 $19,500.00
- 250 accommodation predominately for persons 12548-80000-000
employed in or working in association with and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
a particular industry in more than 250
accommodation rooms, suites and/or
caravan sites.
33.Feedlots - 20,000 Land used for the purposes of a feedlot for As identified by the Chief Executive Officer. 34.8230 $30,187.50
SCU cattle with a capacity greater than 20,000
SCU.
38.Extractive – Land used for the purpose of conducting Assessment number: 33.8820 $17,825.00
Quarries 1 an industry which may involve dredging, 15898-10000-000
excavating, quarrying, sluicing or other and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
modes of winning materials from the earth
and having a value of not more than
$100,000.
39.Extractive – Land used for the purpose of conducting Assessment numbers: 17.1700 $20,375.00
Quarries 2 an industry which may involve dredging, 14030-50000-000 15948-21000-000
excavating, quarrying, sluicing or other 16276-00000-000 16287-10000-000
modes of winning materials from the earth and as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
and having a value of more than $100,000.
40.Solar Farm < or Land used or intended for use, in whole or As identified by the Chief Executive Officer. 27.15 $65,000.00
equal 100 MW capacity in part, as a Solar Farm with an output
capacity up to or equal to 100 MW.
BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL RATES AND CHARGES EXPLAINED 9Differential
Rating Category Description Minimum
Identification General Rate
(s.81 (3)(a)) (s.81(3)(b)) General Rate
Cents in the $
41.Solar Farm - 100 - Land used or intended for use, in whole or As identified by the Chief Executive Officer. 27.15 $185,000.00
200 MW capacity in part, as a Solar Farm with an output
capacity not lower than 100 MW but equal
to or not exceeding 200 MW.
42.Solar Farm - > 200 Land used or intended for use, in whole or As identified by the Chief Executive Officer. 27.15 $240,000.00
MW capacity in part, as a Solar Farm with an output
capacity exceeding 200 MW.
43.Grain bulk storage Land used for the purpose of grain bulk Assessment numbers: 10.1500 $6,300.00
storage. 12190-00000-000 13435-00000-000
14896-00000-000 16440-00000-000
And as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
44.Water facility/storage Land used for the purposes of water Land with Land Use Code 95 and as identified by 5.2000 $2,730.00
storage, dams, bores or reservoirs. the Chief Executive Officer
45.Coal Fired Power Land used, or intended to be used in Assessment number: 38.5000 $280,000.00
Station whole or in part for: 14348-00000-000
(a) the generation of electricity by coal And as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
fired power station;
(b) transmission of electricity from a coal
fired power station; or
(c) any purpose ancillary to or
associated with (a) or (b).
46.Wind Farm < or Land used or intended for use, in whole or As identified by the Chief Executive Officer. 27.15 $65,000.00
equal 100MW capacity in part as a Wind Farm with an output
capacity up to or equal to 100 MW.
47.Wind Farm 100 – Land used or intended for use, in whole or As identified by the Chief Executive Officer. 27.15 $180,000.00
200 MW capacity in part as a Wind with an output capacity
not lower than 100 MW but equal to or not
exceeding 200 MW.
48.Wind Farm - > 200 Land used or intended for use, in whole or As identified by the Chief Executive Officer. 27.15 $240,000.00
MW capacity in part as a Wind Farm with an output
capacity exceeding 200 MW.
10 BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL RATES AND CHARGES EXPLAINEDOwners' responsibility: Water & Sewer missing out on any discount offered.
All changes MUST be received in writing and MUST
be signed by at least one owner. Address changes
cannot be accepted over the telephone.
Change of Address forms can be obtained from
Banana Shire Council offices and website.
Discount
Council offers 10% discount if payment is received by
the due date.
In order to take advantage of the discount the full
amount, including any rate arrears and interest must
be paid on or before the discount expiry date.
Be aware that any electronic payments processed
after your financial institution or bill payment service’s
cut-off time on the due date, will not be eligible to
Please be advised that the sewer line, from the receive the discount.
main connection, and the water line, after the water Please note: the discount does not apply to
meter, is considered private pipeline and the owner is Water Consumption Charges, State Emergency
responsible for the operation and maintenance costs. Management Levy, and Rural Fire Levy.
If a property owner considers that a water meter
is not reading accurately, an application together Can I pay my rates in advance?
with payment of the nominated administration fee Yes, you can! For your convenience rates can be paid
will need to be submitted to have the water meter in advance by using any of Council’s recommended
checked. Council will arrange to test the meter payment methods.
within ten (10) working days. If the meter is found to All payments received prior to the rates billing will
be faulty, the meter will be replaced and testing fee appear on the Rate Notice as a balance brought
refunded accordingly. forward and will be deducted off the total amount
Refer to your Water Consumption Advice, attached to payable for that period.
your Rate Notice, for important information regarding If you elect to pay all or part of your rates in advance,
water consumption and detecting leaks. you are advised that it is your responsibility to ensure
that an adequate amount has been paid to allow the
Receive your rate notices via email prompt payment discount to be granted.
Sign up for eNotices.
eNotices allows you to self-manage all your Difficulty paying your rates on time?
properties, send notices to multiple email addresses, Council is sympathetic towards ratepayers who
and print additional copies. have genuine difficulties in meeting their payment
You can access your account at: banana.enotices. deadlines.
com.au. If you are experiencing difficulty in paying your rates
Find the eNotices logo on your Rate Notice to register. by the due date, a Rates Payment Commitment
Application must be submitted to Council before the
SMS mobile phone reminders due date stated on your Rate Notice. This will ensure
If you would like reminders sent to your mobile phone debt recovery action does not commence.
by SMS for important dates relating to rates visit our Application forms can be obtained from Banana Shire
website and complete the online form. Council offices and website.
Process if I don't pay by the due date? Control your bills with BPAY View
The rates and charges described on a Rate Notice are Take control of your bills with BPAY View. With BPAY
due and payable by the due date, after which any View, you can have your Banana Shire Council rate
outstanding amount becomes an overdue rate and notice delivered directly to your online banking on
compound interest of 8.53% per annum will accrue the issue date - so you can view, pay automatically
daily. or with a single click, knowing that the bill will be
If rates and charges remain outstanding, Council securely stored in one place.
may refer overdue rates and charges to their debt Once you've signed up with BPAY View, you'll receive
recovery agency. a convenient email, SMS or bank message* when it's
Reminder letters will be issued and failure to respond time to pay your bill.
within the time stated can result in significant costs You can then pay the bill with one click^, schedule a
and further legal action to recover debts. later payment and even set up automatic payment for
Council has the legal right under the Local Government future bills**. How easy is that?
Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012
to recover any outstanding balance from property You will no longer receive paper copies of your Rate
owners. Notice if you register with this service.
*Reminder options may differ between financial
Update your mailing address today institutions.
If you have changed your mailing address, please ^The process may vary slightly between financial
notify Council in writing of your new address, so that institutions.
your details can be updated. **Scheduled payments are subject to systems and
Residents who have changed their postal or email funds availability.
address and have failed to notify Council run the risk Visit https://www.bpay.com.au/Personal/Receive-
of not receiving their Rate Notice and consequently bills.aspx for more information on how to register for
this service.
BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL RATES AND CHARGES EXPLAINED 11Shire of opportunity PO Box 412, Biloela Qld 4715 Telephone (07) 4992 9500 Email - enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au www.banana.qld.gov.au
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