{"id":66876,"date":"2020-02-05T11:30:27","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T00:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=66876"},"modified":"2020-02-05T11:30:27","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T00:30:27","slug":"no-extra-rate-raise-sought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/news\/no-extra-rate-raise-sought\/","title":{"rendered":"No extra rate raise sought"},"content":{"rendered":"

City of Ballarat council meeting briefs<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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THE City of Ballarat will advise the Essential Services Commission that it does not seek to variate the municipality\u2019s rate cap of a maximum of 2 per cent for the 2020-2021 financial year.<\/p>\n

The decision was made by council at the meeting on Wednesday, 29 January.<\/p>\n

The rate cap only applies to general property rates and municipal charges, not to service rates or service charges.<\/p>\n

Cr Daniel Moloney brought to attention the services provided by the municipality in coming years.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be preparing a number of options, so council can understand the full impact of possible rate increases next year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

If council did want to apply for a higher rate cap, they would have to notify the ESC before 31 January and even then there\u2019s no guarantee that body would approve it.<\/p>\n

The rate cap, which is set by the State government, will remain at 2 per cent, with all councillors voting unanimously.<\/p>\n

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Polocrosse participants project payout<\/strong><\/p>\n

Polocrosse Victoria\u2019s Tourism Event Grant application will receive more than double the recommended council funding.<\/p>\n

The 2020 Australian Polocrosse National Championships has received a one-year $13,000 grant, instead of the suggested $5520.<\/p>\n

It is estimated the event brings to more than $430,000, alongside 3000 participants and spectators to the city.<\/p>\n

Cr Grant Tillett supported the increased grant and was adamant that the tournament\u2019s economic worth meant that it required more funding.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis event has somehow been misunderstood, in relation to its significance within this community,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019d like to put in $26,000.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cr Belinda Coates said the council has not had time to consider a different proposal or different amount of funding.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t see a strong case at the last minute to change the officer recommendation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The motion was passed with Cr Coates and Cr Mark Harris voting against it.<\/p>\n

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Ballarat race receives generous gift <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ballarat\u2019s annual athletics competition has been approved of a one-year grant.<\/p>\n

The Ballarat Gift received funding worth $13,000, which will go towards the Victorian Athletics League to cover costs associated with running the event.<\/p>\n

The motion was passed by all councilors besides Cr Mark Harris, who expressed his concern for the grant.<\/p>\n

\u201cI do feel uncomfortable again with that amount,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019d be happy with\u2026 a much smaller cash amount.\u201d<\/p>\n

Considered the second biggest gift in Australia behind the Stawell Gift, the Ballarat tournament attracts 1200 entries and interstate participation.<\/p>\n

The annual gift has been running since 1949 and in 2020, the event is estimated to bring more than $210,000 to the municipality.<\/p>\n

The races are held at the City Oval and is set for 8 and 9 February.<\/p>\n

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Dry zone set for Summer Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

An alcohol-free area will be established during the Red Hot Summer Tour event, aimed at managing antisocial drinking behaviour.<\/p>\n

Council voted all in favour to designate the North Gardens, Lake Gardens and Victoria Park as a dry zones for 2020, as well as all Red Hot Summer Tour dates in future.<\/p>\n

However, the licensed area managed by the event will not be affected by the restriction.<\/p>\n

Cr Des Hudson stressed the importance of ensuring that the \u201cevent is a dry event and therefore family friendly.\u201d<\/p>\n

The alcohol-free area is based on recommendations by Victoria Police and is considered an important tool by the organisers of the Summer Tour.<\/p>\n

Signage will be placed within and around the dry zone to inform event goers and the public of the no drinking rules.<\/p>\n

The Red Hot Summer Tour will take place on Saturday, 28 March from 12.30pm, with the dry zone in effect from 11am that day for 12 hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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