Community Survey - Special Rate Variation

What is your connection to Yass Valley? *

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I own a residential property in Yass Valley

I rent a residential property in Yass Valley

I own a business property in Yass Valley

I operate or rent a business in Yass Valley

I work in Yass Valley

I am a student

I am a visitor or have an interest in Yass Valley

Other

What suburb / village do you live in? *

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Overall, for the last 12 months, how satisfied are you with the performance of Council, not just on one or two issues, but across all areas of Council's responsibility?

Which services or community assets are most important for Council to maintain?

Roads

Footpaths and cycleways

Stormwater and drainage

Recreation grounds/ovals

Swimming pools

Libraries

Visitor Information Centre

Public Toilets

Playgrounds

Parks and open spaces (BBQs, dog parks, shelters, furniture)

Waste Transfer Centres

Community Centres

Heritage Projects

Community Events

Yass Valley Animal Shelter (and Ranger services)

Tourist and Economic Development Support (Destination marketing etc)

Other (please specify)

How supportive are you of Council’s proposal to increase general rates above IPART’s annual estimated rate peg? *

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Very Supportive

Supportive

Somewhat supportive

Not very supportive

Not at all supportive

Which of the three proposed rate increase options do you prefer? Note all options are inclusive of an estimated allowable rate peg increase. *

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One Year SRV (59.7% in 2027/28)

Two Year SRV (40% in 2027/28 & 17.95% in 2028/29)

Three Year SRV (30% in 2027/27; 15% in 2028/29 & 14.21% in 2029/30)

None

What is the main reason for your preferred funding option above?

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If the proposed additional rating income is not generated Council would need to reduce costs significantly and make cuts to services and maintenance. How comfortable are you with the prospect of reduced operations from Council? *

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Very comfortable

Comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Not very comfortable

Not at all comfortable

If Council has to scale back services to become financially sustainable, which services would you be comfortable reducing?

None - I do not support reductions

Roads

Footpaths and cycleways

Stormwater and drainage

Recreation grounds/ovals

Swimming pools

Libraries

Visitor Information Centre

Public Toilets

Playgrounds

Parks and open spaces (BBQs, dog parks, shelters, furniture)

Waste Transfer Centres

Community Centres

Heritage Projects

Yass Valley Animal Shelter (and Ranger services)

Community Events

Tourist and Economic Development Support (Destination marketing etc)

Other (please specify)

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How were you informed of the proposal to consider applying for a special rate variation? *

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Your Voice Counts or Yass Valley Council Website

Council Social Media (Facebook/Instagram)

Local Media (TV/News/Radio - Yass FM, Yass Valley Times)

Posters/Library/Information Boards

Word of Mouth

Local village newsletters

Community Facebook Pages (i.e. Yass Notice Board, Murrumbateman Notice Board)

Rates Mailout Newsletter

Other (please specify)

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Do you have additional comments you would like Council to consider in their decision-making?

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I have read and agree with Council's Privacy Statement (available under Documents) *

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Yes

Please note: Your personal details form part of your submission and will be published in Council's Meeting Reports which are publicly available documents on Council's website.

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If you would like your submission to be treated as confidential, please provide a reason for confidentiality.

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