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BUDGETAND RATES2019–20fremantle.wa.gov.au1
WHERE YOURRATES GO 2M 4MARTS AND EVENTS E.G. FREMANTLEARTS CENTRE FESTIVALS 9MECONOMICDEVELOPMENTAND MARKETING E.G. TOURISMCAMPAIGNS PUBLIC WIFIPARKS ANDRECREATION E.G. VERGEMOWING PLAY EQUIPMENT 3MTRAFFIC ANDTRANSPORT E.G. CAT BUS STREET LIGHTINGA wordfrom the MayorThe City of Fremantle’s 2019–20 budget honours ourcommitment to keep rates low while also delivering theonce-in-a-generation Kings Square Renewal Project toinject new life into Fremantle’s civic heart.The budget includes a modest average general rateincrease of 1.8 per cent, which is the second lowest rateincrease since 2000.In fact, the three smallest rate increases over the past 20years have been delivered in the past three budgets.The fact that we can deliver a transformationaldevelopment of the scale of the Kings Square Renewalproject while also keeping rate increases low is a2
5MCUSTOMER ANDCORPORATE SERVICES 6MCOMMUNITYSERVICES E.G. LEISURE CENTRE BUSTER IT’S ALL ABOUT PLAY 2MPLANNING E.G. HERITAGE CITY DESIGN 12M 8MROADS, FOOTPATHSAND BUILDINGSRUBBISH ANDRECYCLING 4MCOMMUNITYSAFETY E.G. COMMUNITYSAFETY TEAM ENVIRONMENTALHEALTHtestament to the City’s sound management andprudent financial planning.The 1.8 per cent increase in this budget aligns with theLocal Government Cost Index prepared by the WA LocalGovernment Association.Although it is higher than the Consumer Price Indexfor WA, CPI is not an accurate reflection of localgovernment costs.WALGA’s Local Government Cost Index takes intoaccount CPI as well as more specific costs likeelectricity and street lighting, which have gone up by5.8 per cent in the past year.In addition to Kings Square, this budget includes theconstruction of the new Fremantle Park Sports andCommunity Centre and the roll-out of the new threebin Food Organic Garden Organic waste managementsystem, along with an extensive program of roadimprovements, new play spaces and upgrades tosporting facilities.This budget continues the trend of recent years bykeeping rates low and maintaining services andamenity for residents while also contributing to therevitalisation of the city centre and setting Fremantleup for an exciting and prosperous future.Brad PettittMayor, City of Fremantle3
BUDGET OVERVIEWBUDGET BALANCESSERVICES AND SUPPORTThe City of Fremantle’s 2019–20 budget seeks todeliver the services and support our residents needwhile also paving the way for a vibrant andexciting future.Total expenditure in the budget is 130.1 million,including 56.6 million in capital expenditure.The bulk of this investment is a 44 million allocationtowards the construction of the City’s new civic centreand library in Kings Square. A further 2 millionis allocated to the upgrade of the public spacessurrounding the square, while 110,000 will gotowards the design of the new Kings Squareplay space.Another significant investment is the constructionof the new Fremantle Park Sports and CommunityCentre. This 4.1 million project, of which 3.2 millionis allocated in this year’s budget, will become thenew home for the Fremantle Tennis Club, FremantleBowling Club and the Fremantle Workers Social andLeisure Club. Along with new sporting facilities it willalso feature a café, alfresco area and rooms that willbe open to the public to enjoy. As a complementaryproject, a further 350,000 will be spent building anew public car park adjacent to the new Sports andCommunity Centre.4The 2019–20 budget also features a 1.75 millionprogram of road maintenance and road safetyimprovements. This includes a 100,000 commitmentto improvements to cycling infrastructure under theCity’s recently revised Bike Plan, and 100,000 toimprove verge parking along Rennie Crescent in Hilton.Community safety will be boosted by the investmentof 691,000 to roll out the final stage of the Safe Cityupgrade to Fremantle’s CCTV network.The Fremantle Markets will be getting a facelift, with 230,000 allocated to restoration and conservationworks, while 120,000 will go towards the restorationof the Fremantle Town Hall.Work is continuing to transform Cantonment Hill intoa high quality public space, with more than 80,000allocated to improve facilities and amenities, includingfurther upgrades to the Naval Store and Signal Station.A further 89,000 has been allocated to upgrades atBooyeembara Park, including 24,000 towards thedesign of new mountain bike trails in the park.Investments in sporting facilities include 200,000towards new floodlighting at Hilton Park, a new 120,000 play space at Frank Gibson Park and 90,000 to upgrade the swimming pool enclosure atthe Fremantle Leisure Centre.
HIGHLIGHTSAT A GLANCENEW CIVIC CENTRE ANDLIBRARY BUILDING 44 millionKINGS SQUARE PUBLIC REALM 2 millionDESIGN OF KINGS SQUAREPLAY SPACE 110,000FREMANTLE PARK SPORTS ANDCOMMUNITY CENTRE 3.2 millionFREMANTLE PARK CARPARK 350,000ROAD IMPROVEMENTS 1.75 millionSAFE CITY CCTV FINAL STAGE 691,000PURCHASE OF FOGO BINS 300,000FREMANTLE MARKETSCONSERVATION WORKS 230,000HILTON PARKFLOODLIGHT UPGRADE 200,000FRANK GIBSON PARKPLAY SPACE 120,0005
WE’RE ABOUT TOGOGO FOR FOGOThe way we sort our waste is about to change in theCity of Fremantle.Currently, about 60 per cent of household waste isfood organics that ends up in landfill.Sending organic waste to landfill causes a whole hostof issues. Landfill space is limited and expensive and asthis waste decomposes it generates methane, which is aharmful greenhouse gas.The City of Fremantle was the first council to sign itsresidents up to the new three-bin FOGO system. Inaddition to the yellow-lidded recycling bin and generalwaste bin, residents are provided with a large 240LFOGO bin to collect organic waste such as food scraps,dog poo and kitty litter as well as garden waste.Collected weekly by the City’s waste services, thisorganic matter will be diverted from landfill and insteadbe turned into high-quality, nutrient-rich compost tohelp our dry Western Australian soil.The highly anticipated roll out will start this Septemberto over 11,000 properties in the City of Fremantle.Residents will go from a two-bin to a three-bin systemand will receive two new bins: a 240L lime green-liddedFOGO bin and a smaller, 140L red-lidded general wastebin. The new bins, together with the existing yellowlidded recycling bin will create the new bin system.FOGO-ers will also receive a handy 8L kitchen caddyand a year’s supply of compostable liners to helpcollect food scraps.GOOD SORTING STARTSIN THE KITCHENResearch shows that sorting doesn’t happen at therubbish bin, it starts in the kitchen. Whether you willuse a two or a three bin system, it’s easy to set upthree waste collection bins in the home to separateyour food scraps (if you don’t have a FOGO bin, set upa home compost system), recycling and general waste.Food and organic waste accounts for more than 60 percent of an average householder’s general waste bin.Composting and mulching food and garden organics isalso cheaper than sending them to landfill.Approximately 60 per cent of theaverage household waste is foodorganics that ends up in landfill.6RECYCLE RIGHT!High contamination levels in our recycling bins stillremains a problem in Western Australia. When arecycling bin has a high amount of food waste andother matter that doesn’t belong in the recycling bin,it’s considered contaminated and isn’t able tobe recycled.We see a large amount of contamination in ourrecycling and as a result, it ends up in landfill. Thereare some easy changes you can make in the way yousort your waste to help minimise contamination ratesand help divert as much waste from landfill:NAPPIES ARE A NO-NOThe basic rule for recycling is that the product cannothave touched your body—this includes nappies,sanitary items, wipes and tissues and this would gointo your general waste bin.IT MUST BE CLEANItems can only be recycled if they are clean. Beforeyou throw anything into the recycling bin, make surecontainers have their lids removed and arerinsed out.SMALL BOTTLE CAPS AND LIDSCAN’T BE RECYCLEDPeople have the best intentions when they put theirbottle caps and small lids in recycling, however theyare too small to process and often get caught inmachinery. Bottle caps and lids smaller than the palmof your hand should go in your general waste bin.SCRUNCHABLE PLASTICSARE NOT RECYCLABLEThe most common recycling mistake people makeis throwing soft plastics such as plastic bags, foodpackaging or any “scrunchable” plastic in with the restof their plastic containers.OILY PIZZA BOXESFreo residents love a good pizza. Next time you orderone in, remember that anything that goes into yourrecycling bin must be clean. If there are any tracesof oil or food on cardboard boxes, pop this into yourgeneral waste or if your property will receive the FOGObin system, this can go into the FOGO bin.
OUR WASTE SYSTEMSLet’sGoFOGO(Food Organics, Garden Organics)3-bin collectionFOGO systemallows households toAt City of Fremantle, residents receive either a two-bin or aThethree-binservice.easily separate items that can be compostedand recycled, ensuring nothing goes to waste.TWO-BIN SYSTEMTHREE-BIN FOGO SYSTEMFOGO Food Organics Garden OrganicsGENERAL WASTE General Rubbish Nappies Polystyrene &Meat Trays Hygiene ProductsRECYCLING Aluminium & SteelCans Plastic Bottles &Containers Paper & Cardboard Glass Bottles & JarsDue to access and contamination issues found incertain Fremantle properties such as apartmentcomplexes and commercial properties, not everyonewill receive the three-bin FOGO system in the initialroll out. Whilst the City is working closely with theSouthern Metropolitan Regional Council to investigatethroughthe Wastehow the City can continueandtoResourcerolloutAvoidancethe three-binRecovery AccountFOGO system across all properties, in the meantimeyoucan purchasea subsidisedworm farm or compostFor moreinformationvisit fremantle.wa.gov.au/fogobin from the City to prevent your organic waste fromgoing to landfill.SUPPORTED BYWON’T GET FOGO?COMPOST AT HOMEfremantle.wa.gov.au/waste7
FREO’S HEARTREVITALISEDThe 270 million renewal of Kings Square—apartnership between the City of Fremantle and SironaCapital—is a once-in-a-generation project that willtransform the civic heart of Fremantle.The project includes Sirona’s redevelopment of the oldMyer and Queensgate sites to create offices for 1500state government employees and the revolutionaryFOMO food and retail concept, the construction ofthe City of Fremantle’s new civic centre and librarybuilding, and the rejuvenation of the public spaces thatsurround the site.Construction of the Sirona elements of the projectstarted in September 2017, while construction of theCity’s new building commenced in April. The project isexpected to be complete in mid-2020.When completed more than 2000 people will beworking in Kings Square, injecting an estimated 358million into the local economy.The City’s new civic centre will be one of the mostenergy efficient buildings of its size in Australia andshowcase a range of sustainability features like asophisticated automated opening façade systemdesigned to capture Fremantle’s famous sea breezesand enable natural ventilation, a solar PV system,energy-efficient LED lighting and water savingappliances.It will have a stunning modern library, fully accessibletoilets and change facilities, a state-of-the-artinformation and customer service centre, a widerange of community meeting rooms and gallery andexhibition spaces integrated with the Town Hall.But most importantly, it will bring people back to theheart of Fremantle. Not only will it make Kings Squarea safer, more attractive and vibrant space, it will alsobetter enable Fremantle to thrive as a seven day aweek economy.We are already seeing the catalytic effect the KingsSquare project is having in Fremantle’s city centre,with numerous proposals to develop new residentialapartments, commercial spaces, hotels, andhospitality venues.It is a genuinely transformational project, which willbreathe new life into Fremantle’s civic heart and beenjoyed by generations to come.8
MAKE THE MOST OFYOUR CITYOUR PLACES AND SPACESFREMANTLE ARTS CENTREHoused in a gothic heritage building in Fremantle’seast end, Fremantle Arts Centre (FAC) is the Cityof Fremantle’s premier arts service and one of theleading arts organisations in Australia.FAC showcases free exhibitions, and free andticketed concerts and events from international,national and local artists. FAC offers a wide range ofart courses, an Artist in Residence program, deliciouscafé, beautiful grounds, and the FOUND Shop whichsells the largest range of WA-designed wares.fac.org.auSAMSON RECREATION CENTRESamson Recreation Centre is a community recreationand sporting facility, providing services for Fremantleresidents and surrounding communities and consistsof a single multi-purpose sports hall, a small meetingroom, kitchen, crèche and two hard-court tennis courtswhich are available to hire.fremantle.wa.gov.au/samsonrecreationcentreTHE MEETING PLACEThe Meeting Place is the City’s community centre andprovides a range of unique courses, workshops, eventsand talks to support lifelong learning.FREMANTLE LEISURE CENTREFremantle Leisure Centre (FLC) is open all year roundand offers a range of health and fitness programsincluding learn to swim and group fitness classes.The centre boasts four heated swimming pools, agym, café, crèche, training room and swim shop alllocated on 3.5 hectares of open grassed au/flcFREMANTLE LIBRARYLibrary membership is free and available to all localresidents. You’ll have access to a huge range of printand online resources, including magazines, music,movies, learning programs, events and activities.Check out the history centre, access the internet, visita JP and enjoy a range of other services.FREMANTLE RECYCLING CENTREFree to all residents, the Fremantle Recycling Centreis where you can drop off items that don’t belongin your waste bins, pick up free mulch and is alsohome to the Reuse Shop, where you can find awide range of goods for sale at a bargain priceincluding furniture, camping gear, surf boards,gardening equipment, toys, books, DVDs and UP ABORIGINALCULTURAL CENTRELocated near the Roundhouse at Arthurs Head,Walyalup Aboriginal Culture Centre (WACC) is a placeto learn about the culture by Nyoongar people: craft,arts and language classes.FREMANTLE TOY LIBRARYFremantle is home to WA’s premier and largest toylibrary with 2,000 items to braryFREMANTLE COMMUNITYLEGAL CENTREThe centre provides assistance with issues includinglegal advice and tenancy as well as Department ofHousing and welfare /wacc9
YOUR RATES ANDMINIMUM CHARGESThe City of Fremantle will apply differential generalrates and minimum payments for the 2019–20financial year as summarised here:DIFFERENTIAL RATINGCATEGORYMINIMUMPAYMENTRATEIN THEDOLLARResidential improved 1,3440.073327Residential vacant 1,3020.117364Commercial andIndustrial general 1,3440.081596Commercial andIndustrial vacant 1,3440.146651City centre commercial 1,3440.086286Nightclubs 1,3440.146652Residential short termaccommodation 1,3440.081586Please note: The minimum payments werere-evaluated in accordance with section 6.35(3) ofthe Local Government Act 1995 to ensure the generalminimum is applied to no fewer than 50% of thenumber of properties in each category.The rates advertised were based on an averageincrease of 1.5% however the average increaseadopted by Council was 1.8%, which aligns with theWALGA Local Government Cost Index for 2019–20.WASTE CHARGESWith the exception of residential rate exemptproperties, the City includes the waste chargeapplicable to a single standard service collection withineach property’s rate levy. Exempt properties will incur aseparate waste charge.10SPECIFIED AREA ANDSERVICE CHARGE RATESThe specified area rates to be applied are:SPECIFIEDAREA RATEPURPOSE OFTHE RATERATEIN THEDOLLARCBD securitylevyA safety and security 0.001070strategy for aspecified area of theFremantle CBD.LeightonmaintenanceTo fund the abovenormal costsassociated withmaintaining thehigher standard oflandscaping theLeighton residentialarea.0.005022SERVICE CHARGESSERVICECHARGESPURPOSE OFTHE CHARGESAMOUNTOF CHARGECommunity bore To fund the 124associated costsrequired to maintainthe community borewithin the WGVdevelopment
PENSIONER ANDSENIORS CONCESSIONSProperty owners who hold an eligible Pensioner ConcessionCard, State Concession Card or both a Seniors Card and aCommonwealth Seniors Health Card may be entitled to: A state government rebate of up to 50% off current Cityrates capped for 2019–20 at 750.00 and 50% off thecurrent state government emergency services levy or Forgo the rebates and defer them plus any unpaid currentCity rates or emergency services levy. Eligibility to defer iswhere a card holder is entitled to a full rebate. Payment ofdeferral balances is required where there is a change inproperty ownership or occupation.Property owners that hold a Seniors Card may be entitled to: A state government rebate up to 25% off current City ratesand levies and state government emergency services levycapped for 2019–20 at 100.00 and 110.25 respectively.Eligibility for a state government rebate or other benefits issubject to the card holder:A. Owning and occupying the property at 1 July of anyrating year;B. Fully paying their portion of the rating assessment on orbefore 30 June of the rating year;C. Commencement of an acceptable payment program inclearance of any arrears balances.Applications are accepted over the phone on1300 659 951, or online at watercorporation.com.auAll rebates are funded by the Government of Western Australia.11
HOW TO PAY YOUR RATESPAYMENT OPTIONSEASY WAYS TO PAYPAY IN FULLPay in one lump sum by 30 August 2019.This is the cheapest way to pay your rates.TELEPHONE1300 658 371TWO INSTALMENTSPay over two instalments dueFriday 30 August 2019 andFriday 8 November 2019.NEWPAYMENTMETHODFOUR INSTALMENTSPay over four instalments dueFriday 30 August 2019,Friday 8 November 2019,Friday 10 January 2020 andFriday 13 March 2020.NEWDIRECT DEBIT ARRANGEMENTPAYMENTPayments can be made weeklyMETHODor fortnightly. See your applicationform included with your rates noticefor more information on how to registerand pay your rates by direct debit.RECEIVE YOUR RATES NOTICE ONLINE!ONLINEfremantle.wa.gov.auBPAYContact your bank or financial institution toarrange payment. Biller code: 93708MAILPO Box 807Fremantle, WA 6959IN PERSONCity of Fremantle Administration Centre70 Parry Street, FremantleOpen Monday to Friday8.30am–4.30pmAUSTRALIA POSTAt any Post Office agency or branch (just presentthe notice to pay via EFTPOS, cash or cheque).To register, simply have your rate notice handy andcomplete the online form atRatepayers can register to receive rate noticesvia email.fremantle.wa.gov.au/eratesNo more printed notices means a saving for theenvironment as well as the convenience of havingyour rate notices arrive directly into your inbox.Full terms and conditions for direct debit can beviewed online at fremantle.wa.gov.au/rates
90,000 to upgrade the swimming pool enclosure at the Fremantle Leisure Centre. 4 5 HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE NEW CIVIC CENTRE AND . and a year's supply of compostable liners to help collect food scraps. GOOD SORTING STARTS . expected to be complete in mid-2020. When completed more than 2000 people will be working in Kings Square, injecting .
