Notice of Intention to Levy Differential Rates (Closed)


In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Town of Cottesloe hereby gives notice of its intention to impose differential rates for the 2019/2020 financial year.

Details of the proposed differential rates are as follows:

Differential Rate Category

Rate in the $

Minimum Rate

Differential General Rate (GRV)

0.063984

$1,161

Differential Rate – Town Centre Commercial (GRV)

0.074260

$1,161

 

The reason for the imposition of this differential rate is for the economic development of the Cottesloe Town Centre.

The above rates generally represent a 3.5 percent increase for all property types. 

The rates in the dollar ($) shown above are estimates and may be changed as part of Council’s deliberations of any submissions received. All normal statutory entitlements in relation to rates rebates for pensioner and other concession holders will apply.

A statement describing the objects of and reasons for this differential rate is available below. Alternatively, hard copies are available from the Town of Cottesloe, 109 Broome Street, Cottesloe WA 6011.

Written submissions on the proposed differential rate close at 4pm on Tuesday, 4 June 2019 should be addressed to the undersigned and sent to PO Box 606, Cottesloe WA 6911 or to council@cottesloe.wa.gov.au.

Mat Humfrey

Chief Executive Officer

Statement of Rating Objects and Reasons