Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 JUNE 2012Reinstatement Works ChargesThe Reinstatement Works Charges are used for advising builders/owners of typical costs forrepairing damage, preparing a quote for the works, and debiting the cost of works from theworks bond. If these rates are not relevant to a repair, then a specific quote is prepared andsent to the builder/owner for their acceptance. The builder/owner has the choice of acceptingthe Town’s quote or making their own arrangements to complete reinstatements.Crossover SubsidyPolicy No. 5.2.7 - Vehicle Crossovers – Specification requires the Town to contribute 50% of theconstruction cost of a standard crossover when it is the first crossover to a property. TheTown's "standard crossover" is 3.0 metres wide and 5.5 metres long. The contract rate for aconcrete crossover is $53.46 per square metre. Therefore, the 50% contribution equates toapproximately $81.00 (excl GST) per linear metre of a typical crossover measured from the kerbline.Park Access Fees and BondsThe Parks and Reserves Access fees and bonds allow developers and property owners toaccess the Council’s Parks and Reserves for building or renovation purposes. The access feecovers the cost of inspecting the site before, during and after works are completed. The WorksBond, if applicable, allows the Town to carry out any reinstatement works that the developerdoes not complete. Some minor increases are proposed in 2012/13 to cover Administrationscosts.Verge SecurityThis schedule of fees is now included in the Development and Sustainability Fees and Charges.The fees and charges as listed in the 2011/2012 Budget and proposed for the 2012/2013Budget are listed below.ROAD RESERVES – Works Bonds, Charges and SubsidiesResidential and Commercial Developments (For repair/reinstatement/cleaning of kerb, footpath, lane,street tree, drainage, road, signs or verge).(One bond per development or applicant).DescriptionResidential & Commercial Developments(a) $0 to $20,000• Works Bond• Administration Fee(b) $20,001 to $150,000• Works Bond• Administration Fee(c) $150,001 to $500,000• Works Bond• Administration FeeCurrent Fee2011/2012(Ex GST)$0$50$700$100$700$150Proposed Fee2012/2013(Ex GST)$0$50$700$50$700$50GSTApplicableYes/NoNoYesNoYesNoYesFeePayable$0$55$700$55$700$55H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\JUNE 2012\C CR.DOCX 79