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BELA – BELA MUNICIPALITY
PROPOSED TARIFFS
2014 – 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM
1. PROPERTY RATES
2. SERVICE CHARGES
2.1 REFUSE
2.2 SANITATION
2.3 WATER
2.4 ELECTRICITY
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3. SUNDRY CHARGES
3.1 CEMETRY FEES
3.2 LIBRARY FEES
3.3 PARKING METERS
3.4 FIRE BRIGADE SERVICES
3.5 RENTAL OF HALLS, SOCCER FIELDS, VEHICLES & VEHICLE
SHADES, MASS REFUSE CONTAINERS
3.6 COMMUNITY SERVICES SUNDRY CHARGES
3.7 CREDIT CONTROL
3.8 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUNDRY CHARGES
3.9 TOWN PLANNING AND BUILDING PLANS
SUNDRY CHARGES
3.10 WATER & SANITATION SUNDRY CHARGES
3.11 ELECTRICITY SUNDRY CHARGES
3.12 ROADS SUNDRY CHARGES
3.13 SUPPLY OF INFO AND SIMILAR SERVICES
3.14 ADVERTISEMENT, POSTERS AND POUNDAGES
NB : ALL TARIFFS INDICATED IN THIS BOOK EXCLUDE VAT
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RATES AND SERVICE CHARGES
1. Property Rates
1.1 The property rates tariffs remain unchanged for 2014/2015
Description
a) Residential
b) Bona Fide Farmers, Public Service
Infrastructure, Public Benefit Organisations
c) Farms
d) State Owned Properties
e) Business/Industrial
f) Vacant Land
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
0.012
0.003
0.012
0.003
0.0106
0.0133
0.0133
0.0133
0.0106
0.0133
0.0133
0.0133
1.2 Rates Exemptions and Rebates
All residential properties shall be granted 50 000 exemption on the market value and further rebate of 10%. Indigents households shall be granted 100% rebate on
property rates i.t.o Indigent Policy.
Farms used for residential purpose shall be granted 50000 exemption on market value and further rebate of 30%.
Bona Fide Farmers shall be granted rebate of 65%
Properties used for Public worship and public service infrastructure shall be fully exempted from paying property rates i.t.o Property rates policy
The council shall grant additional rebate of 30% to pensioners/disabled persons i.t.o Property Rates Policy
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2. SERVICE CHARGES
2.1 Refuse
2.1.1 The proposed refuse tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
a) Smaller than 800m²
b) Larger than 800m²
c) Commercial
d) Security Villages (per container)
e) Flats (per flat)
g) Churches
h) Schools
i) Hospitals - State
j) Hospitals - Private
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
39.70
94.11
235.27
2422.91
70.58
94.11
985.17
985.17
1999.17
2.1.2 Indigent Subsidy
Indigents households shall be granted full subsidy on refuse charges i.t.o Indigent Policy.
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
41.84
99.19
247.97
2553.75
74.39
99.19
1038.37
1038.37
2107.76
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2.2 Sanitation
2.2.1 The proposed sanitation tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
a) Smaller than 800m²
b) Larger than 800m²
c) Commercial
d) SecurityVillages and Flats (per unit)
e) Churches
f) Schools
g) Hospitals - State
h) Hospitals - Private
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
39.10
108.82
289.06
81.61
111.45
323.06
510.10
933.91
2.2.2 Indigent Subsidy
Indigents households shall be granted full subsidy on sanitation charges i.t.o Indigent Policy.
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
41.22
114.70
304.67
86.01
117.47
340.51
537.65
984.34
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2.3 Water
2.3.1 The water tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 16.00%
NB: The water tariff increase is in line with Magalies Water tariffs
Description
a) Residential: Flats and Security
• 1kl – 30kl
• 31kl – 50kl
• 51kl – 80kl
• 81kl and more
b) Other Consumers
• Old Age Homes/Schools
• Places of Worship
• Commercial Erven
• Hospitals - State
• Hospitals - Private
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
9.16
10.92
11.35
17.45
10.63
12.66
13.16
20.24
10.05
10.05
10.92
10.05
10.92
11.65
11.65
12.66
11.65
12.66
2.3.2 Indigent Subsidy
Indigents households shall receive 10kl free on water charges i.t.o Indigent Policy.
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2.4 Electricity
2.4.1 The Electricity tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 7.40%
NB: The electricity tariff increase approved by NERSA
2.4.2
Conventional Electricity
2.4.2.1 Block Tariffs
Description
Tariff
2013/2014
Proposed Tariff
2014/2015
(C/Kwh)
67.73
83.78
116.63
137.82
a) Energy
• Block 1 (0-50 kwh)
• Block 2 (51-350 kwh)
• Block 3 (351-600 kwh)
• Block 4 ( > 600kwh )
(C/Kwh)
71.46
89.97
125.25
148.00
2.4.2.2 Fixed Charges
Description
a) General Consumers
Tariff
2013/2014
Energy (C/Kwh)
Fixed (Rand)
Proposed Tariff
2014/2015
Energy (C/Kwh)
Fixed (Rand)
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
40A Single Phase
60A Single Phase
80A Single Phase
40A Three phase
60A Three Phase
80A Three Phase
100A Three Phase
150A Three Phase
b) Bulk Consumers – Low Voltage
c) Bulk Consumers – High Voltage
d) Commercial
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
Energy (R/Kwh)
0.75
0.75
1.36
246.30
328.40
686.46
1375.20
2198.51
3580.53
4675.22
6050.46
Fixed (Rand)
2247.42
2247.42
2247.42
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
As per above block tariffs
Energy (R/Kwh)
0.81
0.81
1.46
264.50
352.67
737.19
1476.83
2360.98
3845.13
5020.72
6497.59
Fixed (Rand)
2413.50
2413.50
2413.50
2.4.2.3 Indigent Subsidy
Indigents households shall receive l00kwh free on electricity i.t.o Indigent Policy.
2.4.3 Prepaid Electricity
2.4.3.1 Block Tariffs
Description
a) General Consumers
• Block 1 (0-100 kwh)
• Block 2 (101-450 kwh)
• Block 3 (451-700 kwh)
• Block 4 ( > 700kwh )
b) Commercial
Tariff (C/Kwh)
2013/2014
(C/Kwh)
104.50
117.70
130.54
135.89
(R/Kwh)
1.36
2.4.3.2 Indigent Subsidy
Indigents households shall receive l00kwh free on prepaid electricity i.t.o Indigent Policy
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
(C/Kwh)
110.25
126.40
140.19
145.93
(R/Kwh)
1.46
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SUNDRY CHARGES
3. Social and Community Services Sundry Tariffs
3.1 Cemetry fees
3.1.2 The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
Item
Cemetry A
Cemetry B
Cemetry C
Cemetry D (Muslim Section)
Cemetry E
Cemetry F (Masakhane)
Non Residents
To open grave for second burial
Booking on Friday for same weekend
Exhumation
Burial of Ashes
Tombstones (permission)
Enlarging of graves ( double graves
compulsory)
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Adults ( per grave)
950
950
950
454
1008
454
1774
Children ( per grave)
845
845
845
370
845
370
1647
462
591
591
433
238
Double applicable tariff per section
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
Adults ( per grave)
1002
1002
1002
479
1063
479
1870
Children ( per grave)
890
890
890
390
890
390
1736
487
623
623
456
250
Double applicable tariff per section
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NB: Booking of graves can be done from Mondays- Fridays between 08h00 and 16h00 during office hours for burials taking place on the immediate
subsequent weekend. There will be an additional fee of R590.24 charged for bookings made on Friday for burials taking place on the immediate weekend
3.2 Library Fees
3.2.1 The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
Joining Fee per person per annum
( municipal account holders )
Members per book for non-municipal
account holders
Penalties payable per week for overdue
books
Replacement of lost cards/vouchers
Photocopying – black and white (A4 size per
page)
Photocopying – black and white (A3 size per
page)
Photocopying – Colour (A4 size per page)
Photocopying – Colour (A3 size per page)
Computer typing per hour or fraction thereof
Printing – black and white
Printing Colour
Internet usage per hour or fraction thereof
Lost book/material
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
53
55.65
106
111.30
21
22.26
16
2
16.70
2.23
3
3.34
5
11
5
2
5
5
Cost + 20%
5.57
11.13
5.57
2.23
5.57
5.57
Cost + 20%
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3.3 Parking Meters
3.3.1 The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
0 – 5 minutes
6 – 30 minutes
31 – 45 minutes
40 – 60 minutes
Rental of parking meters per month or part
thereof
Free
2
3
5
500 per month
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
Free
2.11
6.05
5.27
527 r month
3.4 Fire Brigade
3.4.1 The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
Within Municipal boundaries
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
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a)
Protection services (per man – hour or part
thereof)
b) For each fire officer (per hour or part thereof)
c) Call out fees per hour or part thereof ( km
according to Transport Department tariffs)
d) Material
Outside Municipal boundaries
e) Protection services (per man – hour or part
thereof)
f) Call out fees per hour or part thereof ( km
according to Transport Department tariffs)
g) Material ( chemicals and other material at
cost plus 10% )
Removal of liquid material
h) Light pump – the first hour
i) Light pump – each quarter of an hour
j) Medium pump – the first hour
k) Medium pump – each quarter of an hour
l) Heavy pump – the first hour
m) Heavy pump – each quarter of an hour
n) Use of fire hoses – per length per day
52.80
55.65
52.80
73.92
55.65
77.91
Water at Municipal tariff
Chemicals and other material at cost plus 10%
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Water at Municipal tariff
Chemicals and other material at cost plus 10%
55.86
241
253.77
Water at Municipal tariff
Water at Municipal tariff
37
16
48
21
58
21
16
38.96
16.70
50.09
22.26
61.22
22.26
16.70
3.5 Rental of Halls, Soccer Field, Vehicles & Vehicle Shades and Mass Refuse Containers
3.5.1 The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
Hall Rentals
a) Meeting (per day)
b) Religious Services (per day)
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
401.28
264
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
422.95
278.26
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c) Other Events
d) Workshop (per day)
528 Rental at Salus Oord for personnel (per
month)
Renting of Soccer Fields
529 Game per league
530 Game per Challenged
531 Game per tournament
532 Concerts and other special events
Rental of vehicles
533 Grader
534 Case
535 Vibromac Roller
536 JCB
537 Tractors
538 Tipper Truck
539 Dyna
540 Lorries with crane
541 Compressor
Motor vehicle shades
542 Rental per agreement for internal staff (per
month inside and outside premises)
543 Rental per agreement for external users per
month
Renting of mass refuse container
544 During the week (Monday-Friday) per day
per bin
545 During weekends (Saturday-Sunday) per
weekend per bin
546 Monthly rental per bin ( collection to be done
once a week
454.08
454.08
1000
478.60
478.60
1054
52.80
79.20
200.64
454.08
55.65
83.48
211.47
478.60
467.80
354.80
127.80
239.70
150.00
232.30
25.30
87.70
11.30
493.10
374.00
134.70
252.70
158.00
244.90
26.70
92.40
11.90
52.80
55.65
52.80
55.65
211.20
222.60
264
278.26
369.60
389.56
3.5.2 Rental deposits
A refundable deposit of R453.22 shall be paid for usage of community halls and for concerts and other special events hosted at soccer fields
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3.6 Community Services Sundry Charges
3.6.1 The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Removal and disposal of animal rests (per
carcass)
Cleaning of erven
Collecting and destroying of food
Additional special waste removal
85l refuse bin (selling out)
Illegal dumping fine
Cutting of grass
Any other service not mentioned
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
63.36
66.78
Cost plus 20%
Cost plus 20%
369.60
142.56
1056
3.00 per square metre
Cost plus 20%
Cost plus 20%
Cost plus 20%
389.56
150.26
1113.02
3016 per square metre
Cost plus 20%
3.7 Credit Control Sundry Tariffs
3.7.1
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
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Description
Tampered Meters
a) Connection fee ( Fixed connection fee)
b) Tampering Fee
Credit control admin fees
c) RD cheques (per cheque)
d) Warning service (each)
Re-connection fees
e) Consumers in town
f) Consumers at small holdings and commercial
Connection Fees
g) Water
h) Electricity
Final Reading Fees
i) Water
j) Electricity
Consumer deposits
k) Only refuse service
l) Residential (Except townships) - deposit
m) Residential (Except townships) – admin fee
n) Belabela township/RDP - deposit
o) Belabela township/RDP – admin fee
p) Farms - deposit
q) Farms – admin fee
r) Businesses - deposit
s) Businesses – admin fee
i) No Access to meters – gate locked/ dogs on
premises
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
442.20
6737.28
466.08
7101.09
337.92
70.75
356.17
74.57
165.79
174.74
278.26
135.17
135.17
142.47
142.47
38.02
38.02
40.07
40.07
580.80
1267
180
253
180
2070
180
5800
180
0
612.16
1335.42
189.72
266.66
189.72
2181.78
189.72
6113.20
189.72
250.00
3.7.2 connection fee( tampered meters)
NB: In addition to fixed connection fee, direct cost of material and labour for the reconnection of a tampered meter plus a pro rata amount in respect of water
and/ or electricity consumption for the period in which the meter was tampered with based on previous consumption at the premises in question, shall be
charged
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3.8 Planning and Economic Development Sundry Tariffs
3.8.1
The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Hawkers/Informal Traders
a) Administration/Application fee (per application)
Trade Licenses/Permits per quarter
b) Non-sheltered space
c) Sheltered Stalls (Township)
d) Flea market (per trading space)
Special Permits per day
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
42.24
44.52
63.36
126.72
264
105.60
66.78
133.56
278.26
111.30
3.9 Town Planning and Building Plan Tariffs
3.9.1
The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
a) New buildings as well as extensions to
existing buildings :
• Formal (SABS code 400) / m²
• Plus inspection fee (per plan)
• Traditional ( SABS code 401 fixed)
• Plus inspection fee (per plan)
• Non-urban areas (farm areas/game
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
4.75
90
4.75
90
4.75
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
5.01
94.86
5.01
94.86
5.01
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
o)
p)
q)
r)
s)
t)
u)
v)
farms) /m²
• Plus inspection fee
Swimming pools, lapas and carports (fixed)
Occupational certificate
Application for amendment of town planning
scheme
Application for township establishment
Incorporation of new township into town
planning scheme in terms of section 125
Application for extension of boundaries of a
township
Alteration/Cancellation of a general plan
Change of township application prior to
approval
Division of township (per phase, excluding
advertising)
Removal of restriction Act (Act 3 of 1996)
Simultaneous rezoning and removal of
restrictive title conditions
Application for Council’s Consent in terms of
the Town Planning Ordinance
Relaxation of building line
Application for Consolidation
Application for subdivision
Application for regulation 38 endorsements
including clearance certificates for registered
title of consolidated title (per portion)
A section 82 clearance certificate per portion
Application for clearance certificate for
registration of a consolidation
Application for clearance certificate i.t.o
Municipal Systems Act 32, 2000, S 118(1) (b)
Act 4 of 1984 (Annexure F) Belabela Township
Division of Land Ordinance, 1986
• Section 6 (1)
• Section 6 (8)
• Section 17 (3)
180
165.79
55.97
2295.74
189.72
174.74
58.99
2419.71
5126.88
3106.75
5403.73
3274.51
2836.42
2989.59
2836.42
2174
2989.59
2291.40
1891.30
1993.43
3784.70
946.18
3989.07
997.27
570.24
601.03
190.08
271.39
385
190.08
200.34
286.05
405.79
200.34
190.08
160.51
200.34
169.18
211.20
222.60
109
114.89
2295.74
2295.74
2295.74
2419.71
2419.71
2419.71
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w) Other Applications
• Provision of reasons for Council
decision
• Any ad-hoc consent not mentioned
above, including temporary consent in
terms of land
• Other applications that require the
comment of the municipality where
the municipality is not the controlling
authority (DFA, Act of 1970, etc)
x) Other Documents
• Zoning Certificate
• Valuation Certificate (per certificate)
• Annexure B/ Schedule
• CD containing SDF
• Land Use Scheme
y) Photo Copies of plans/maps (paper copy)
• A0
• A1
• A2
• A3
• A4
167.90
176.97
111.94
117.98
403.39
425.17
15.84
211.20
21.12
190.08
190.08
16.70
222.60
22.26
200.34
200.34
31.68
26.40
26.40
10.56
5.28
33.39
27.83
27.83
11.13
5.57
3.9.2 Township Establishments
Additional fee of R 2697.19 will be applicable in cases where advertisements are requested
3.9.3 Change of Township applications
Additional fee of R 2561.22 will be applicable in cases where advertisements are requested
3.9.4 Application for Council’s consent in terms of Town Planning Ordinance
Application for Council’s consent in terms of the Town Planning Ordinance includes the following
• Second dwelling units
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•
•
•
Special consent
Approval of SDP
Waiver of parking
Increase in development control
3.9.5 Application for subdivision
The maximum that can be applied for is 5 portions. Additional fee of R 20.03 per portion shall be charged for extra portions
3.10
3.10.1
Water and Sanitation Sundry Tariffs
The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
Water sundry tariffs
a) Connection charged based on meter size of
connection
• 20 mm
• 25 mm
• 50 mm
• 75 mm
• 100 mm
• 150 mm
•
More than 150 mm
b) Water connection – special/ bulk
c) New meter
d) Replacement of stolen or damaged water
meter
• 15 mm (including protector box)
• 15 mm (including protector box and
restrictor)
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
2557.63
4224
8052
Full cost
Full cost
Full cost
Full cost
Full cost + 10%
745.61
2695.74
4452.10
8486.81
Full cost
Full cost
Full cost
Full cost
Full cost + 10%
785.87
663
890
699
938
20
• 25 mm
• 50 mm
• 80 mm
• 100 mm
• 150 mm
• Greater than 150 mm nominal
e) Replacement of stolen or damaged water
meter
Sewer Sundry Tariffs
a) Connection Charge
• 100 mm nominal diameter
• 150 mm nominal diameter
• Greater than 150 mm nominal
b) Sewer connection – Special/Bulk
c) Emptying of septic tanks
d) Unblock sewer blockage inside yard
1221
4538
5950
6670
11168
Full cost
1287
4783
6271
7030
11771
Full cost
7144
7562
Cost + 10%
Cost + 10%
Cost + 10%
449
7530
7970
Cost + 10%
Cost + 10%
Cost + 10%
473
3.11
Electricity Sundry Tariffs
3.11.1
The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
a)
Engineering service contribution for all new
Developments and subdivisions in the BelaBela
Municipal area
b) New connection – Demand charge (per KVA)
c) New prepaid meter
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
42.24
44.52
63.36
1463.16
66.78
1542.17
3.11.2 Engineering Service Contribution
NB: Only applicable for subdivisions smaller than 4 hectares where engineering services are required from the Municipality
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3.12
3.12.1
Roads Sundry Tariffs
The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
b) Recoverable Road Works
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Cost + 10%
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
Cost + 10%
Supply of Information and similar services ( General)
3.13
3.13.1
The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
a) Tracing of names and addresses (each)
b) Copies
• A4 (each)
• A3 (each)
c) Voters Roll
• Full list (each)
• Per ward (each)
d) Faxes
• Sending per page
• Received per page
e) Administration costs
• Agreements
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
61.10
64.40
1.60
2.20
1.69
2.32
416.90
112.20
439.40
118.30
8.70
5.70
9.17
6.01
49.60
52.28
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• Invoices, Journals
Contracts
• Contract fee
• Cancellation fee
• Printing of duplicate accounts and
transaction reports (per page)
g) Valuation roll
• Complete roll
• Per ward/area (per page)
h) Deeds searches (per search)
i) Refund of payments made into municipal bank
account incorrectly
8.70
9.17
242.90
20% of deposit
10
256.02
20% of deposit
10.54
10
10 to maximum 740
42.25
10% of amount paid incorrectly
10.54
10.54 to maximum 779.96
44.53
10% of amount paid incorrectly
f)
Advertisements, Posters and Poundages
3.14
3.14.1
The proposed sundry tariff increase for 2014/2015 is 5.40%
Description
a) Posters or advertisements, excluding election
posters (each)
• Deposit (non-refundable)
b) Deposits on posters or advertisements with
regard to an election (per poster)
c) Banners
• Municipal elections (each)
• National or Provincial elections
(each)
d) Spreading of pamphlets (per 1000)
e) Advertisements signs
• Per application
• License fees per year (per
advertisement)
Tariff (Rand)
2013/2014
Proposed Tariff (Rand)
2014/2015
73.20
77.15
218.40
73.20 to maximum of 151
230.19
77.15 to maximum of 159.15
73.20
147.50
77.15
155.47
96.40
101.61
76.70
485.50
80.84
511.72
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f)
Poundages
• Per application
• License fees per year (each)
45.30
484.40
47.75
510.56