Kaiapoi Estimates Call For 10 p.c. Rate Increase

Press, Issue 32333, 26 June 1970, Page 6

Kaiapoi Estimates Call For 10 p.c. Rate Increase

Kaiapoi borough rates for the current year will rise by just under 10 per cent over ah, subject to determination of the actual valuation figure. When the annual estimates were approved at the monthly meeting on Monday evening, the Mayor (Mr H. O. Hills) said the increase was unfortunate but the best that could be done, the increase being necessary to carry out improvements, meet wage increases and maintain progress.

The Town Clerk (Mr N. E. Clemens) reported that provision had been made for the substantial increases in wages and salaries which would follow as a result not only of the new rates made in award renewals, but also of the decision of the Arbi-; tration ' Court when the general wage order application had been heard. A special meeting to strike and levy a rate will be held in July and the demands be issued in August, the final day for payment of rates without penalty to be February 26. 1971. i The estimated general rate of *61.340 is expected to yield $58,000, allowing for deferred and unpaid amounts, compared with *51.210 estimated and, 553.021 actual last year. The; over-all rate struck last year of 550.945 will increase to; *88.970. Other individual rates ( are expected to yield the following. with last year's figuresi In parentheses: sewerage $23,130 ( ($22,475). Eyre county sewerage: connection fee $lBOO ($1800), [

North Canterbury Catchment Board $4500 ($4250). Estimated Receipts It is estimated that total receipts for the current vear will! be $249,970 ($262,292 estimated,, $257,191 actual). Of these, royalties are estimated as $10,250 1 ($12,500 estimated. $16,629 actual), the decrease being because of a contractor meeting .timber royalties in advance. With the opening of the new. pensioner housing block, rents are increased to $5400 ($3650. estimated, $3720 actual). [National Roads Board works, are estimated as $55,725, including subsidies. but no grants ($59,900 estimated. $55,754 actual, including a grant of $9816). Land subdivision and housing development is estimated as $17,293 after a debit balance last financial year of $3150. after estimated $20,000, actual $16,020 New Swimming Pool Provision has been made for $lO,OOO towards the new swim ming pool, made up of $5OOO 'from the recreation reserve fund and the balance from the general rate. Mr Clemens said that the reserve fund comprises I contributions from subdividers. , intended for the establishment J or development of reserves and '.recreation grounds. Baker Park development being a previous example of the fund’s use. It

will now have a balance of $686 Estimated Erpenditure Total estimated expemditure is $249,850 ($282,410 estimated. $244,856 actual). Administration at $23,000 <520,400 estimated, $21,477 actual), borough parks land reserves $ll,OOO <BlO.OOO estimated. $lO,lOl actual) and : refuse collection $6OOO <54550 estimated. $5307 actual). All are affected by wage alterations, the refuse collection also by 'population increase said Mr Clemens. Swimming pool maintenance costs are estimated as $5OO < $4OO estimated. $379 actual) and payment for the installation of a pressure pump system in Princess Place, unexpectedly necessary near the end of the last financial year, is shown in waler supply maintenance $7OO ($lOO estimated. $327 actual) A new amount of $3250 has been allocated in the land subdivision and housing development account for well sinking and the establishment of a pumping station in the new housing area planned for Cass Street east. This will be the beginning of high pressure reticulation in the borough and the installation will be designed for future connection to a greater scheme. Mr Clemens said that no firm figures have been obtained yet and a further amount may be necessary in the next financial year. Kairaki camp maintenance is little changed, at $7500, improvements is increased to $2500 (estimated $1750, $1626 actual): Pines Beach maintenance is steady at $1250 (estimated $lOOO. actual $978) and a further $lOOO has been allocated here for improvements, as last year. Baker Park development cost

*257 last year, after no estimate. -and is estimated for the current year as *230. Levies And Grants The levy to the Kaiapoi Fire Board, 52160 (estimated and actual *2050) is the lamest amount of the list and the next is the $1250 granted for the third and last time to the Kaiapoi Community Centre Other amounts allocated are: Canterbury Museum Trust *345, Municipal Association *l6O, Kaiapoi Brass Band *lOO (increase of $4O towards bandroom improvements), Kaiapoi Swimming Club *5O, Kaiapoi Park Committee S5O. Kaiapoi District Nursing Association >2O, Kaiapoi Fire Brigade *2O (decrease of $5O following its centenary). Borough. North and Convent Schools *lO each. Kaiapoi Tennis Club *lO. Kaiapoi branch Plunket Societv *2O. Sumner Life Boat *2O, South Island Publicity Association *2O, Society of Alcoholism *2. Arthur’s Pass Park Board *4. Canterbury Progress League SlOO. Royal Humane Society *2. Home and Family Protection Society *2. Halls of Residence Ham *2l. Canterbury Employers’ Association *3O. Commonwealtit Games Association *3O. National Safety Association *2, Christchurch Town Hall *lOO. Provincial Buildings restoration *290 (for the first time). Baker Park committee $2.