Notice of the ordinary meeting of the

Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

Te Kōmiti Āpiti, Rautaki / Rawa

Date:		Thursday 1 April 2021
Time:		9.00a.m.
Location:		Council Chamber, Civic House
			110 Trafalgar Street
			Nelson

Agenda

Rārangi take

                      Chair                 Cr Gaile Noonan

Members          Her Worship the Mayor Rachel Reese

                          Cr Yvonne Bowater

                          Cr Trudie Brand

                          Cr Tim Skinner

                          Mr John Murray

                          Mr John Peters

                         

 

Pat Dougherty

Quorum: 4                                                                                  Chief Executive

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Excerpt from Nelson City Council Delegations Register (A11833061)

Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

Areas of Responsibility

·        Haven Precinct

·        Marina Precinct

·        Campgrounds

·        Strategic properties, as identified in the Property and Facilities Activity Management Plan, excluding

o       Civic House (a matter for Council); and

o       Properties within the Riverside Precinct (a matter for Council)

·        Commercial development proposals

Powers to Decide

·        Appointment of a deputy Chair

·        Developing, monitoring and reviewing strategies, policies and plans, with final versions to be recommended to Council for approval

·        Undertaking informal community engagement on matters within the areas of responsibility

Powers to Recommend to Council

·        Approval of final versions of strategies, policies and plans

·        All other matters within the areas of responsibility or any other matters referred to it by Council

For the Terms of Reference for the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee, please refer to document A2505915.

 


Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1 April 2021

 

 

Page No.

 

1.       Apologies

Nil

2.       Confirmation of Order of Business

3.       Interests

3.1       Updates to the Interests Register

3.2       Identify any conflicts of interest in the agenda

4.       Public Forum

5.       Confirmation of Minutes

5.1       11 February 2021                                                                 7 - 12

Document number M15400

Recommendation

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee, held on 11 February 2021, as a true and correct record.

   

6.       Chairperson's Report                              13 - 19

Document number R23749

Recommendation

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Receives the report Chairperson's Report (R23749) and its attachment (Page from A2558791).

 

  

7.       Setting marina fees and charges for 2021/22                                                                20 - 50

Document number R22618

Recommendation

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Receives the report Setting marina fees and charges for 2021/22 (R22618) and its attachments (A2593065 and A2595033 and A2593335); and

2.     Requests that a detailed review of marina financials be undertaken prior to setting the 2022/23 fees for the marina.

 

 

Recommendation to Council

That the Council

1.     Sets the marina fees and charges for 2021/22 as outlined in Attachment 2 (A2541155) to report R22618;

 

       

CONFIDENTIAL Business

8.       Exclusion of the Public

Recommendation

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.       Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

2.       The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows: 

 

Item

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interests protected (where applicable)

1

Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee Meeting - Public Excluded Minutes -  11 February 2021

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7.

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(a)

     To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

·    Section 7(2)(g)

     To maintain legal professional privilege

·    Section 7(2)(h)

     To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

·    Section 7(2)(i)

        To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

2

Supplementary advice on marina fees and charges 2021/22

 

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(g)

     To maintain legal professional privilege

3

Brook Valley Holiday Park Compliance Update

 

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(a)

     To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

·    Section 7(2)(h)

     To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

4

Updates on current matters

 

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(h)

     To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

·    Section 7(2)(i)

     To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

 

 

 

 

  


Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee Minutes - 11 February 2021

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

Held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson

On Thursday 11 February 2021, commencing at 9.01a.m.

 

Present:               Councillor G Noonan (Chairperson), Her Worship the Mayor R Reese, Councillors Y Bowater, T Brand, T Skinner, Mr J Murray and Mr J Peters

In Attendance:     Councillor J Edgar, Chief Executive (P Dougherty), Group Manager Strategy and Communications (N McDonald), Group Manager Community Services (A White), Group Manager Corporate Services (N Harrison), Governance Adviser (E-J Ruthven) and Governance Support (P Boutle)

Apologies :          Her Worship the Mayor (for lateness)

 

 

1.       Apologies

Resolved SDAP/2021/001

 

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Receives and accepts the apology from Her Worship the Mayor R Reese for lateness.

Noonan/Brand                                                                                  Carried

2.       Confirmation of Order of Business

The Chairperson advised there was one late item for the confidential part of the meeting, and that the following resolution needed to be passed for the item to be considered:

 

2.1       Brook Valley Holiday park Long-Term Occupancy Compliance

Resolved SDAP/2021/002

 

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Considers the confidential item regarding Brook Valley Holiday Park Long-Term Occupancy Compliance at this meeting as a major item not on the agenda, pursuant to Section 46A(7)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, to enable a timely decision to be made.

 

Bowater/Brand                                                                                 Carried

3.       Interests

There were no updates to the Interests Register.

Mr Murray subsequently declared an interest in the confirmation of the confirmation of minutes of the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee meeting of 26 November 2020 (confidential agenda item 1), as well as during the confidential item Brook Valley Holiday Park Long-Term Occupancy Compliance (confidential late agenda item 1).

4.       Public Forum 

There was no public forum.

5.       Confirmation of Minutes

5.1       26 November 2020

Document number M15293, agenda pages 7 - 9 refer.

Resolved SDAP/2021/003

 

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee, held on 26 November 2020, as a true and correct record.

Bowater/Skinner                                                                              Carried

6.       Chairperson's Report

Councillor Noonan gave a verbal Chairperson’s Report.  She outlined issues that had been raised with her in relation to the Marina, and requested an update from officers on the governance model for the marina.

Attendance:  Her Worship the Mayor R Reese joined the meeting at 9.07a.m.

The meeting was adjourned from 9.09a.m. to 9.12a.m.

At the Chair’s invitation, Manager Parks and Facilities, Rosie Bartlett, outlined work underway on the transition plan to bring management of the Marina back in-house.  Parks and Facilities Activity Planner, Jane Loughnan, gave an update regarding work underway on the Marina Master Plan.

Councillor Noonan also noted the subcommittee’s responsibility for the Haven precinct, and requested a report to a future subcommittee meeting outlining the strategic purpose for which the Haven properties were purchased, and whether it was possible to move forward with expressions of interest in these buildings.

Resolved SDAP/2021/004

 

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Receives the verbal Chairperson’s Report.

Noonan/Bowater                                                                              Carried

6.       Nelson Marina - Setting fees for 2021/22

Document number R22544, agenda pages 10 - 20 refer.

Manager Parks and Facilities, Rosie Bartlett and Parks and Facilities Activity Planner, Jane Loughnan, presented the report.  They answered questions regarding the frequency of fee increases, proposed engagement regarding fees and charges increases, and communications with marina users.

Questions were raised regarding the legal context for increasing Marina fees and charges, and the Chief Executive, Pat Dougherty, advised that the meeting would move into confidential session in order for questions to be answered.

The meeting was adjourned from 9.33a.m. to 9.38a.m.

7.       Exclusion of the Public

Resolved SDAP/2021/005

 

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

2.     The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

Bowater/Brand                                                                                 Carried

Item

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interests protected (where applicable)

1

Nelson Marina – Setting fees for 2021/22

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(g)

To maintain legal professional privilege

The meeting went into confidential session at 9.38a.m. and resumed in public session at 10.06a.m.

8.       Nelson Marina - Setting fees for 2021/22 (item 7 cont.)

Along with the Chief Executive, Pat Dougherty, Ms Bartlett and Ms Loughnan answered further questions regarding increasing fees and charges by the Consumer Price Index rather than the Local Government Cost Index, inclusion of the proposed increases in Council’s draft Long Term Plan, and the future Marina financial review.

Resolved SDAP/2021/007

 

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Receives the report Nelson Marina - Setting fees for 2021/22 (R22544) and its attachment (A2541155); and

2.     Notes the proposed increase in marina fees and charges set out in section 5 of the report Nelson Marina - Setting fees for 2021/22 (R22544) and its attachment (A2541155); and

3.     Agrees to the consultation approach identified in section 6 of report R22544 for marina fees and charges for 2021/22; and

4.     Notes that following consultation a further report will recommend marina fees and charges for 2021/22 to be set by Council by resolution.

Skinner/Brand                                                                                  Carried

 

9.       Exclusion of the Public

Resolved SDAP/2021/008

 

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.      Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

2.     The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

Bowater/Skinner                                                                              Carried

 

Item

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interests protected (where applicable)

1

Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee Meeting – Confidential Minutes -  26 November 2020

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7.

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(a)

     To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

2

Status Report - Confidential

 

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(a)

     To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

·    Section 7(2)(h)

     To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

·    Section 7(2)(i)

     To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

3

Strawbridge Square Improvements

 

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(h)

     To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

4

Brook Valley Holiday Park Long-Term Occupancy Compliance

 

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(a)

     To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

·    Section 7(2)(g)

     To maintain legal professional privilege

The meeting went into confidential session at 10.16a.m. and resumed in public session at 12.47p.m.

 

There being no further business the meeting ended at 12.47p.m.

 

Confirmed as a correct record of proceedings:

 

 

                                                         Chairperson                                 Date

 


 

Item 6: Chairperson's Report

 

Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1 April 2021

 

 

REPORT R23749

Chairperson's Report

     

 

1.       Purpose of Report

1.1       To provide the Chairperson’s report to the Subcommittee.

 

 

 

2.       Recommendation

 

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Receives the report Chairperson's Report (R23749) and its attachment (Page from A2558791).

 

 

2.       Background

2.1       The establishment of this subcommittee has provided an opportunity to focus on the items within our delegations that has sometimes been a challenge in the past under the standing committees.

2.2       One area of focus is the marina and we are pleased to have a Marina Manager within Council. I would like to welcome Nigel Skeggs to the team and offer him any support in this new role. Much thanks to Rosie and her team for the work they have put in to-date.

2.3       Some of the reporting required by the subcommittee has not, as yet, been provided through the transition and we are working on delivering, potentially, a new model to provide what the subcommittee members require in order to have the necessary oversight of our delegations.

2.4       As part of the ongoing transition, for this meeting, the updates that would usually be in a quarterly report will be discussed in this Chair’s report and updates provided verbally from officers.


 

3.       Quarterly Report Updates

3.1

 

3.2

 

 

 

 

  

  

3.3 

 

3.4


 

3.5

 

3.6


 

3.7

3.8       Marina expenditure is less than budget by $78,000. Staff time is $36,000 less than budget. Unprogrammed expenditure is $18,000 behind budget, as it is unpredictable in nature. Refuse collection costs are under budget by $15,000 due to using a new provider. Marina activities are reported to the Strategic Development and Property Sub-Committee.

3.9       Tahuna Camp income is less than budget by $113,000. The annual wash-up invoicing is yet to be completed.

3.10     Brook Camp income is less than budget by $83,000. Overall camp rental income is behind budget by $80,000 and is mainly due to no international visitors and COVID-19 impacts. The camp has seen an increase in bookings over the summer period.

3.11     Brook Camp expenditure is less than budget by $64,000. Service delivery costs are $34,000 behind budget, however spend will increase with the increased usage over the summer period by Bay Dreamers and domestic tourists. Condition assessments have been completed, and the work programme is now underway, this is currently $31,000 behind budget.

The Marina

3.12     The delegation for the Nelson Marina sits with the Strategic and Development Sub-committee, however, is being reported through this Quarterly Report. The management of the Marina is currently being bought back in house. A transition plan is being worked through to ensure that the current contractors are informed and can work towards a termination date of June 2021.

3.13     The position of Marina Manager was advertised in December 2020.  The role will manage the Marina and look into the ongoing needs to manage the Marina. Shortlisting of applicants has been completed with interviews scheduled for February 2021.

3.14     Work on the Marina Master plan has begun with Consultants being engaged and consultation with Stakeholders occurring in February. A draft plan will be presented to the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee on the 1 April 2021.

3.15     Community and Recreation Performance Measures (Marina)

 

What Council will provide

 

Year 3 (2020/21)

Qtr 2  2020/21 comment

Qtr 2 2020/21 result

Evidence that supports the Q2 Result

Marina managed to meet demand

Marina berth occupation rates in relation to target

Marina berth occupation of at least 85%

97% occupancy

On track

Marina operational stats (A2467877, A2438811, A2492267)

 

3.16     Marina Hardstand Project Page is attached as Attachment 1.

 

 

Author:           Gaile Noonan, Chairperson - Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

Attachments

Attachment 1:    Page from A2558791 - Marina Hardstand Project Sheet Quarter 2 2020/21

   


Item 6: Chairperson's Report: Attachment 1

 


 

Item 7: Setting marina fees and charges for 2021/22

 

Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1 April 2021

 

 

REPORT R22618

Setting marina fees and charges for 2021/22

     

 

1.       Purpose of Report

1.1       To set the fees for the marina for 2021/22.

2.       Summary

2.1       Council consulted on proposed fee increases at the marina from 12 February to 12 March 2021 as was agreed at the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee meeting of 11 February 2021.

2.2       This report outlines the feedback received through that consultation process and recommends that the Subcommittee makes a recommendation to Council as to the fees and charges for Council to set by resolution for marina services for 2021/22.

2.3       The fees and charges consulted on from 12 February to 12 March 2021 represented a CPI increase on the 2020/21 fees and charges. Taking feedback received over this period into consideration, officers now recommend minor changes from what was consulted on, with the details included in this report. 

 

 

3.       Recommendation

 

That the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee

1.     Receives the report Setting marina fees and charges for 2021/22 (R22618) and its attachments (A2593065 and A2595033 and A2593335); and

2.     Requests that a detailed review of marina financials be undertaken prior to setting the 2022/23 fees for the marina.

Recommendation to Council

That the Council

1.     Sets the marina fees and charges for 2021/22 as outlined in Attachment 2 (A2541155) to report R22618;

 

 

 

4.       Background

4.1       Marina fees are usually set annually, taking into account current performance, costs, CPI changes and other relevant factors.

4.2       This report recommends the fees and charges to be set by Council for the marina for 2021/22 following the consultation process carried out.

4.3       The report also identifies feedback received through the consultation process that is not directly related to marina fees and charges, but that can be used for future marina development. This feedback has been provided to the consultants preparing the marina master plan as well as to operational staff to address specific issues raised.

4.4       The Marina is a closed account, meaning the Marina activities are fully funded from user charges. The Marina activity funding is separate from core Council operations.

5.       Discussion

5.1       The Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee received a report on 11 February 2021 identifying the process for setting marina fees for 2021/22. This process was to consult with users, receive feedback, and make a resolution on the fees for 2021/22, following feedback received.

5.2       The resolutions passed by the Subcommittee in February were as follows:

That the Strategic Development and Property Committee

Notes the proposed increase in marina fees and charges set out in section 5 of the report Nelson Marina - Setting fees for 2021/22 (R22544) and its attachment (A2541155); and

Agrees to the consultation approach identified in section 6 of report R22544 for marina fees and charges for 2021/22; and

Notes that following consultation a further report will recommend marina fees and charges for 2021/22 to be set by Council by resolution.

6.       Consultation feedback

6.1       Consultation on fees and charges was carried out as agreed to in the report to the Subcommittee in February 2021. The proposed changes that were consulted on were to increase fees in line with CPI, as shown in Attachment 2. 

6.2       Twenty pieces of feedback were submitted over this time and are attached to this report in Attachment 1.

6.3       The feedback received falls into two categories:

·   Directly related to fees and charges at the marina for 2021/22

·   About the marina, indirectly related to fees and charges for 2021/22

Directly related feedback

6.4       Of the feedback directly related to the fees and charges, some suggested the changes were fair, others that they were not high enough, and others that they were too high. A summary of the comments raised is shown in the following sections.

6.5       Those that suggested the increases were not high enough noted that ratepayers are paying high rate increases and user costs should also increase at the marina.

6.6       Those that suggested the proposed fees were too high provided feedback including:

·   Other marina management or operations issues that needed to be addressed prior to fees being increased.

·   Any increases are difficult for users to pay - not all boat owners have the means to absorb increased fees.

·   Marina costs are not increasing as much as household costs.

·   There is not enough justification to increases and increases should not be made without a full review of marina financials.

6.7       Some users made specific fee suggestions, including the following:

6.7.1    There has been a discrepancy between cost increases for casual users of the boat ramp and those using long term storage and annual passes as well as discrepancy between who is paying for the boat ramp.

6.7.2    One user suggested there needs to be a rate for a 30 minute lift and hold for waterblasting racing yachts.

6.7.3    One suggested no increase for the inspection grid (tidal grid) as they state that this is an emergency facility.

6.7.4    One suggested no increase for pile moorings as they state that there are no services to the moorings.


 

Other feedback about the marina

6.8       Feedback was also received that was not directly related to the fees and charges for 2021/22. The feedback received and staff response to that feedback is attached as Attachment 3 (A2593335)

6.9       The feedback that is not directly related to fees and charges will be useful for officers and will be incorporated into planning, taking consideration of the master plan, the activity management plan and other strategic pieces of work. Progress will be reported to the Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee.

6.10     Those that submitted will be informed of the Long Term Plan consultation process where feedback on future development can be considered. All feedback received has been already provided to the consultants preparing the marina master plan.

7.       Proposed fee changes for 2021/22

7.1       As a result of the feedback received on the fees and charges, one fee is recommended to change from what was consulted on. These are listed below. All other fees are recommended to remain as was consulted on.

7.2      Lift and wash rates – now recommend new half hour rate

7.2.1    One user requested a half hour rate for lift and wash (rather than an hour long rate) for racing boats that are washed frequently. This is not a new fee, but reflects that the shorter washes should be charged less. Officers now recommend that this new fee be established. This new fee is shown in Attachment 2.

7.3      All other fees and charges

7.4       It is recommended that all other fees continue to increase by what was proposed, with the understanding that a detailed fee and charge analysis and financial review will be required to set fees for 2022/23. The feedback received to date will inform that work.

7.5       Recommended fees and charges are attached as Attachment 2.

7.6       Further detail about why other suggested changes are not made at this time are outlined below:

7.7       Launching fees – no change from what was consulted on

7.7.1    Two submissions noted the difference in increases between those launching boats paying a casual rate compared to those launching with an annual permit or with boats stored in the long term storage.

7.7.2    The last two years, the boat ramp casual use fees have not increased due to practical implementation of rounding. This has resulted in the casual users having no increase annually, while annual pass ramp users having had an increase.

7.7.3    Currently, casual ramp fees can be paid at the ramp with coins, paywave or the pay-by-plate app. The majority of casual users are using paywave. Users can also pay an annual fee.

7.7.4    Officers are not recommending an increase in the casual launch fees to address the discrepancy in 2021/22 but do agree that this needs to be addressed in the future fees and charges review.

7.7.5    One submitter commented on the cost discrepancy between those launching boats with a motorised vessel and those launching by hand. Those that launch using a motorised vehicle pay a launch fee. Those that launch by hand (i.e. waka ama, rowing, kayaks etc) do not pay a launch fee.

7.7.6    A further inconsistency to this rule is that sea sport users launching by motorised vehicle also have not historically been paying a fee to launch. Officers will talk to sea sport users and require these users to pay fees for launching vessels where vessels are launched by vehicle rather than by hand. Annual permits are $105 per year per boat, so there will be additional costs for the clubs to pay.

7.7.7    The future fees and charges review will consider a better model for charging fees and to ensure that there is clarity on what the fees pay for – whether that is for use of the ramp, or use of the ramp and parking – as this will assist with some of the comments raised by users. It will also need to consider better aligning the difference in fees between annual users and casual users as well as making it clear about which users are required to pay fees.

7.8       Inspection ramp (Tidal grid) – no change from what was consulted on (CPI increase)

7.8.1    One submitter suggested that the grid is used as an emergency facility and fee increases should not be applied to it. A CPI increase is a 50c increase on the 2020/21 fees. Officers recommend the CPI increase be implemented.

7.8.2    It should be noted however, that there is a business case under development that will identify work needed at the inspection grid and increased costs to cover that work or whether the facility should continue to be used at all. The business case needs to consider the clean marina programme and implications of this.

7.9       Pile berth – no change from what was consulted on (CPI increase)

7.9.1    One submitter suggested that no increase should be in place for the pile berths, given they do not use as many services. The fees for the pile berths are reduced from the pontoon berths which already reflects the reduced services. Officers recommend that pile berth fees are increased by CPI in 2021/22 as was originally proposed.

          Detailed fees and charges review and future changes

7.10     It is anticipated that once the detailed fees and charges review of the marina is completed and the marina management model, levels of service, governance model, and master plan have been completed, further changes to the fees may be identified that better reflect the costs of the services provided. This will be carried out prior to the start of the 2022/23 financial year, with the process to review the fees starting much earlier than this.

7.11     The detailed review will address the concerns raised in some submissions about the process and cost recovery for marina fees.

7.12     A consultation process on any future proposed changes would be recommended following assessment of significance in accordance with Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

8.       Options

The Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee can recommend Council set the fees and charges for 2021/22 to those in Attachment Two, can set the fees and charges at the rates that it consulted the users on, or can decide  not to make changes and instead set them at the 2020/21 amounts. Option 1 is recommended.

Option 1: Set the fees and charges for 2021/22 as per those in Attachment 2 (A2595033) (Recommended)

Advantages

·   Users have provided feedback on the fees and charges, which has been taken into account

·   Fees are increased by a small amount, taking into account feedback received. CPI increases are common across other Council fees.

·   Fees are set following a thorough consultation process

Risks and Disadvantages

·   Setting the fees in this way does not satisfy all feedback provided by users.

·   Setting the fees in this way is not done following a detailed financial analysis.

Option 2: Set the fees and charges for 2021/22 to as what was consulted on from 12 February to 12 March 2021

Advantages

·    Fees are set following a thorough consultation process, with no changes made following consultation

·   Fees are increased by a small amount, taking into account feedback received. CPI increases are common across other Council fees.

Risks and Disadvantages

·    No changes made following consultation

·    Setting the fees in this way does not satisfy all feedback provided by users.

·    Setting the fees in this way is not done following a detailed financial analysis.

Option 3: Set fees for 2021/22 by resolution the same as those for 2020/21, in order to continue to charge the same fees until further financial analysis has been completed,

Advantages

·    No fee changes in 2021/22, and current fees confirmed to continue

Risks and Disadvantages

·    No increase in fees in 2021/22 means that there may be an even higher fee increase in future years, following a detailed financial analysis.

9.       Conclusion

9.1       This report seeks the Subcommittee’s recommendation to Council to set the marina fees and charges for 2021/22 following consultation to those outlined in Attachment 2, which includes minor changes following the feedback received.

10.     Next Steps

10.1     Council decision on fees and charges for 2021/22.

10.2     Inform marina users of the fee changes for 2021/22 and notify them that a detailed review will be undertaken in the next financial year.

10.3     New fees in place from 1 July 2021.

10.4     Other feedback provided by submitters is reviewed, and actions from it prioritised.

10.5     Detailed financial analysis carried out and fees reviewed and set prior to the 2022/23 financial year.

 

Author:           Jane Loughnan, Parks and Facilities Asset Planner

Attachments

Attachment 1:    A2593065 Feedback on proposed fees and charges

Attachment 2:    A2595033 Proposed marina fees and charges for 2021/22  (includes 2020/21 fees, proposed fees during consultation, and now recommended fees)

Attachment 3:    A2593335 Feedback received and staff responses - not directly related to fees and charges

 

 

Important considerations for decision making

1.   Fit with Purpose of Local Government

The recommendation in this report follows an opportunity for the community to provide feedback on the fees and charges at the marina.  The marina is a place where many people recreate and carry out commercial activities and this process ensured a fair chance for these users to provide input.

This process has been one that has provided opportunity for local decision making. It promotes wellbeing by fees and charges contributing to the costs of the marina, which is a place that provides for community and social recreation and economic activity.

2.   Consistency with Community Outcomes and Council Policy

Setting marina fees and charges enables Council to meet the following community outcomes:

·    Our infrastructure is efficient, cost effective and meets current and future needs

·    Our Council provides leadership and fosters partnerships, a regional perspective, and community engagement

·      Our region is supported by an innovative and sustainable economy

3.   Risk

Fees and charges are reviewed annually and either adjusted in line with the Consumer Price Index or adjusted to reflect any changes in process and/or costs incurred to Council.  

There is a risk that some users that were not supportive of the proposed fees and charges that were consulted on will not support the proposed changes.

4.   Financial impact

An estimate for fees and charges income based on past trends and the Revenue and Finance Policy is included in Council’s Long Term Plan.

A detailed financial analysis is required for the 2022/23 fees.

5.   Degree of significance and level of engagement

This matter is of medium significance because there are a number of users that will be impacted by a change in fees. The marina is a self-funding activity, so ratepayer input does not contribute towards the marina expenses. Therefore consultation was carried out as described in this report before the fees are set for 2021/22.

6.   Climate Impact

Setting the fees and charges for the marina does not have a climate impact. 

7.   Inclusion of Māori in the decision making process

No engagement with Māori has been undertaken in preparing this report.

·    Delegations

The Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee has the following delegations in relation to marina fees and charges.

Areas of Responsibility:

·      Marina Precinct

Powers to Decide:

·      Undertaking informal community engagement on matters within the areas of responsibility

·      Developing, monitoring and reviewing strategies, policies and plans, with final versions to be recommended to Council for approval

Powers to Recommend to Council:

·      All other matters within the areas of responsibility or any other matters referred to it by Council

A resolution of Council is required for the setting of marina fees and charges.

 

 


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