Consultation has concluded

The Proposed Budget 2021-22 and Revenue and Rating Plan are now out for community consultation, from 21 April to 20 May.

The Proposed Budget has been developed to meet the needs of local residents and businesses, recognising the ongoing impacts of the COVID pandemic on our community. Our community’s economic and community recovery is high on the agenda, as is delivering the services and facilities that are important.

With this in mind, Council has endeavored to deliver a budget that is responsible and balanced, provides a strong capital program and is responsive to the growing needs of our community. This has been no easy task – especially given the decision last year to implement a zero rates increase, divert $11 million dollars over two years to COVID relief (2020 and 2021) and a seven million dollar shortfall in revenue.

Council’s Proposed Budget invests in a vision for an inclusive, flourishing, progressive city that cares for both its residents and its environment as outlined in our Draft Council Plan 2021-25. We heard through feedback on the Council Plan that our community wants better roads and footpaths and more trees, facilities, amenities, and services – especially for the young, aged and disadvantaged.

The community is now invited to view the Proposed Budget 2021-22 and Revenue and Rating Plan, and provide feedback.

The documents are:

• Proposed Budget 2021-22
• Revenue and Rating Plan 2021-2025
• Budget Companion Document 2021- 2022

Submissions 2021

You are welcome to send a submission on the proposed 2021-22 Budget and Revenue and Rating Plan using the submission process below. Everyone who sends a written submission can have their submission heard by Council. Submissions are not confidential and will be incorporated in full (including all personal information, unless indicated otherwise) in the agenda and minutes of the Council Meeting at which they are considered and will be available on Council’s website as part of the relevant agenda and minutes of the meeting.

The proposed Budget submission meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 June at 6:30pm at the Maribyrnong Council Offices, corner Hyde and Napier Streets, Footscray.

If you would prefer to provide written submissions, it must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Maribyrnong City Council, PO Box 58 Footscray 3011, and will be received until 5pm on 20 May, 2021. Written submissions may also be hand delivered to Maribyrnong City Council, Corner Hyde and Napier Streets (61 Napier Street), Footscray 3011.

Have a question about the budget?

Council will host a live streamed Question and Answer (Q&A) session on the Proposed Budget 2021-22 and Revenue and Rating Plan via a moderated webinar session on 28 April 2021 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. This opportunity enables residents to ask questions about the proposed 2021-22 Budget and Revenue and Rating Plan. The Mayor, Cr Michael Clarke and CEO Stephen Wall will be available to provide live responses to questions from the community.

Register via Zoom here: https://maribyrnong-vic-gov-au.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g9-vPJD0QPm3J2ym4RkgrQ

Q&A

Council’s Executive Team will be answering questions submitted online from 3-10 May 2021. Submit your question below or here.

Please note the Q&A is not an official submission. If you would like to make an official submission, you can do so below.

Budget tool

Preparing the Annual Budget is an essential part of any Local Government.

It’s a complicated balancing act – weighing up all the demands for services and how they will be paid for, while meeting legal and policy requirements and ratepayer expectations.

This interactive budget tool (or simulation) will help our ratepayers understand what goes into building the budget. Dive in right now and navigate your way around the Spending and Revenue tabs, remember you have $167 million to balance. Start building your budget below or here.

Please note the Budget tool is not an official submission but will be tabled in a report to Council. If you would like to make an official submission, you can do so below.

Budget Consultation Sessions

Come along to a Community Consultation Session to hear about the Proposed Budget 2021-22 and Revenue and Rating Plan and have your say. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session and provide feedback on the Budget.

Please register to attend.

Meeting	Registration details
Thursday 13 May 2021, from 3pm-4pm	Register in advance for this meeting here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Tuesday 18 May, from 9am-10am	Register in advance for this meeting here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday 19 May, from 5pm to 6pm	Register in advance for this meeting here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.