{"html": "\u003Cdiv id=\"project_desc\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoin Us in delivering a fair, equitable and responsible rating system to the Alexandrina community!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlexandrina Council is seeking your feedback for the following proposed changes that have the potential to change the rating system for Alexandrina Council in 2012/2013.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\"The last Rating Review with the community in 2009 resulted in the differential rate for Primary Production remaining unchanged. In this review we are proposing more significant changes in how we collect rates from our community and how this will impact our community. I encourage you to have your say.\" Mayor Kym McHugh, 16 January 2012\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECouncil Proposes:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E- the continued use of capital values for rating purposes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E- differential rates to be based on land-use with only primary producers continuing to pay a reduced % than the full rate and vacant land to pay a higher rate than improved land\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E- to change from a minimum rate model to a fixed charge rate model\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E- the continued use of rebates to be applied on a needs basis\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E- extend application of rates capping for non-resident ratepayers\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERead about the Rating Policy Review, including explanations of Council proposals here. Read a full report Review of Alexandrina Council Rating System by D.Hope, Principal Consultant here.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMy Say, My Rates - 7 ways to Get Involved!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQuick polls - its so easy!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck MY RATES LOOKUP and the potential impact of Council proposals on you.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESharing your views with our community in our open forum or 'quietly' agree/disagree with others!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERegister NOW to participate in online focus groups (via My Say). During February, a consultant, experienced in rating policy will be available to explore issues with you. You can select from five groups: Resident Ratepayers, Non-Resident Ratepayers, Ratepayers Association, Agricultural \u0026amp; Business.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELodge a formal submission. (Note: To address the public meeting you need to submit by 12 February 2012, otherwise submissions are open until 22 February 2012)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAttend a public meeting - details here.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChat with Council staff - details here. \u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n"}