Media Release

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Date: 23 September 2010

Contact Person: !!br0ken!!Damien Cocks

File Ref: 04/02/11

For Release: Immediate

COUNCIL ADOPTS 2010/ 11 BUDGET

Murrindindi Shire Councillors have adopted the 2010/11 budget that will see more than $17.8
million set aside for capital works across the municipality.

Mayor Peter Beales said it was important that Council continued to look at operational savings
during the next 12 months and continue to meet community expectations for service delivery.

“It is certainly a balancing act, and we are facing some difficult decisions in the near future when
it comes to supporting major projects under the bushfire recovery banner that are not externally
funded,” Cr Beales said.

“We are also faced with increasing recurrent costs, so we are mindful of what we can take on as
an organisation in the short-term without creating a longer term challenges in balancing
budgets.

“Overall our budget process has been prudent, rigorous and one that sets the framework for
longer term financial sustainability.

“It is also a budget that has earmarked shire-wide infrastructure projects and one that continues
to support our highly regarded community services.”

As part of the budget adoption Council has supported a six per cent increase in rates to
maintain the capital works program and general service levels.

Council has also set its rate instalment schedule with payment dates being:

• 31 October 2010
• 30 November 2010
• 28 February 2011
• 31 May 2011

Council has also set its fees and charges for 2010/11. A full list is available at
www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au

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