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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

I hereby give notice that an extraordinary Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting of the

will be held as follows:

Members: *All Councillors are deemed members of the Finance and Corporate Business Committee for Annual Plan purposes

1. APOLOGIES

   At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

2. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
   “An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-
   (a)	The local authority by resolution so decides; and
   (b)	The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,-
   	(i)	The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
   	(ii)	The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”
   Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
   “Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-
   (a)	That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
   	(i)	That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
   	(ii)	The presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but
   (b)	no resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

3. GENERAL RATING POLICY FOR 2005/2006

   C Usherwood
   Senior Analyst, Treasury	9 February 2005

   Reporting on issues raised at the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting of 18 November 2004 where it was requested to investigate the possible reduction or elimination of the uniform annual general charge.

   Recommending that the committee confirms a 2.7% inflation adjustment in the general rate and that the uniform annual general rate of $189 be retained. Further noting that the implementation of the next step of the long-term differential strategy will be made.

   [ATTACHMENT 3]

   Pages 1 - 14

4. SUMMARY OF RATING POLICY IMPACTS

   C Usherwood / G Webb
   Revenue Strategy Team, Treasury	7 February 2005

   Providing a summary of the impacts from the various rating policies being considered for introduction for the 2005/2006 financial year.

   Recommending that the information be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 4]

   Pages 15 - 21

5. RATES REMISSION POLICIES AND DISCOUNT POLICY FOR 2005/2006

   C Usherwood
   Senior Analyst, Treasury	9 February 2005

   Providing an investigation of the possible options for addressing levels of assistance to low-income ratepayers with regard to rates and wastewater costs. Also outlining the existing rate remission policies and the discount policy for early payment of rates.

   Recommending that the committee confirms a proposal for an extended rates rebate scheme be prepared to address the issue of assistance to low-income individual ratepayers.

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 22 - 31

6. TARGETED RATES UPDATE AND OPTIONS

   G Webb
   Financial Policy Analyst, Treasury	9 February 2005

   Providing an outline on Auckland City's existing targeted rates and discussing several new targeted rates that have been investigated over the last few months.

   Recommending that the committee confirms the direction for targeted rates and notes that the work on a stormwater targeted rate will be deferred.

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 32 - 55

7. TRANSPORT TARGETED RATE

   J Bell
   Group Transport Manager	7 February 2005

   Outlining the issues surrounding the transport envelope to achieve the right transit system as outlined in the Leading in Urban Sustainability paper. Advising that further work on a proposed 5.5% transport targeted rate has confirmed that it could increase capex spending by $15.9 million and outlining the types of projects that this would fund.

   Recommending to Combined Committees the introduction of a 5.5% targeted transport rate be applied. Further recommending the endorsement of the proposed targeted rate project list and priorities as a basis for the transport targeted rate.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 56 - 67

8. OVERVIEW REPORT - OPEN SPACE & VOLCANIC CONES TARGETED RATE

   M Vinall
   Group Manager Community Planning	8 February 2005

   Reporting on options for the development of a 1% targeted rate to fund further development of quality open space and volcanic cones management.

   Recommending the introduction of a targeted rate for open space and volcanic cones equivalent to 1% of general rates income. Further requesting the committee confirms the proposed project list for such a targeted rate.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 68 - 79

9. CITY DEVELOPMENT TARGETED RATE

   J Duthie
   Group Manager City Planning	10 February 2005

   Reporting on options for the development of a 0.5% targeted rate to fund projects that would enhance planning for the city to cope with population growth, community development and economic development. The new funding will also provide additional protection for natural and built character and heritage.

   Recommending the introduction of a targeted rate for city development equivalent to 0.5% of general rates income. Further requesting the committee confirms the proposed project list for such a targeted rate.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 80 - 83

10. THE ROLE OF AUCKLAND CITY IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND MAJOR EVENTS

    G Hewison
    Group Manager Economic Development	13 January 2004

    In response to a resolution from the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting of 18 November 2004 with regard to economic development, tourism and major events, this report provides a primary focus on options for funding major events.

    Councillors will note that this report refers to a report from the Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee which cannot be attached as it was contained within the confidential section of their agenda. The committee manager can provide you with a copy of the report should you wish to read more detail on the marine festival event.

    Recommending that an additional $100,000 be provided to the events promotion budget together with a reallocation of up to $200,000 from the existing events promotion budget for the primary purpose of retention and growth of existing major events.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 84 - 103

11. ENHANCED ROLE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM LEADING IN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY

    Dr Bruce Hucker
    Deputy Mayor	10 February 2005

    Advising that Leading in Urban Sustainability identifies 6 key objectives for council to work collaboratively to create an Auckland fit for the future. Two of these objectives relate to an enhanced role of community development throughout the city, which are detailed within this report.

    Recommending that officers undertake further work with Housing New Zealand, the private sector and third sector providers to determine the nature of joint venture or other partnership arrangements and scope the community development initiatives listed as priorities of 2005/2006 in Leading in Urban Sustainability with a view to reporting back to the combined committees and incorporating the necessary funding within the draft annual plan.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 104 - 123