Cost-Recovery Fees

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Cost-Recovery Fees

2015 - 2016

ADVERTISING 1

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 2

BIMAP 5

BUILDING 5

BUS AND FERRY FARES 9

CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIA 9

CITY PLANNING 9

COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS: LEASES AND LICENSES 9

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT SURCHARGE 9

DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT AND COMPLIANCE 9

DISHONOURED PAYMENTS 25

DISPOSAL CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE 25

FILMING APPROVAL APPLICATIONS 25

IMMUNISATION 25

INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC 25

LAND OWNERSHIP 25

LIBRARIES 25

LICENSING AND PERMITS 26

LIGHT UP BRISBANE AND HANG UP A BRIDGE BANNER 37

MALLS 37

PHOTOGRAPHS 39

PLANETARIUM 39

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES 39

PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE FEES 39

PUBLICATIONS 43

RATES SERVICES 44

REGULATED PARKING FEES 44

RIGHT TO INFORMATION/ INFORMATION PRIVACY 45

SEWERAGE HEADWORK CHARGES 45

SWIMMING POOLS 45

TENDER DOCUMENTS 46

TRAFFIC 46

VENUE HIRE 47

WATER HEADWORKS CHARGES 47

Further information on cost-recovery fees may be obtained from Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges - available at the following website:

http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/about-council/council-information-rates/news-publications/council-annual-plan-budget-2015-16

Description / Unit / Base Charge / GST / Final Charge / City of Brisbane Act 2010 / Specific legislation
(whether an Act or Local Law)

ADVERTISING

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Fees Payable for Advertising Devices, Signs, Hoardings and Structures

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Application fee / Each application / $69.00 / $0.00 / $69.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.9
Assessment fee - Licensable/Approved (Level 1) or temporary / Each sign / $159.00 / $0.00 / $159.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.9
Assessment fee - Licensable/Approved (Level 2) / Each sign / $476.00 / $0.00 / $476.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.9
Generally inappropriate sign - Level 1 / Each sign additional to assessment fee / $133.00 / $0.00 / $133.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.9
Generally inappropriate sign - Level 2 / Each sign additional to assessment fee / $410.00 / $0.00 / $410.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.9
Resubmission of application if deemed to be inadequate / incomplete / Each resubmission required / $137.00 / $0.00 / $137.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.9
Licence fee - annually renewable signs - Level 1 / Each sign per annum / $69.00 / $0.00 / $69.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.11
Licence fee - annually renewable signs - Level 2 / Each sign per annum / $137.00 / $0.00 / $137.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.11
Licence fee - temporary signs / Each sign per month or part thereof / $21.00 / $0.00 / $21.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.11
Transfer of licence / Each application / $69.00 / $0.00 / $69.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.11
Note 1: Approval for multiple signs on a single site may be sought on a single (1) application form.
Note 2: Approval for multiple signs on multiple sites such as a new residential estate or large development may be sought on a single application as a Signs Package. The application is required to contain all proposed signs whether permitted or licensable / approved, however a licence fee is only payable for Licensable / Approved signs.
Note 3: Approval for multiple signs on multiple properties, where those properties are not part of a single large development and where the signs relate to multiple licence holders, must be sought on separate applications, i.e. one application per site / licence holder.
Note 4: An application must be made for any sign on a heritage site, even if that sign is described as permitted in the subordinate local law in the applicable city environment. The Level 2 application and assessment fee will apply for signs on a heritage site. No licence fee will be prescribed.
Note 5: An application can be made for a type of sign not described in the Subordinate Local Law, in which case, the Level 2 application and assessment fee will apply.
Note 6: Generally inappropriate applications must include assessment fee for the sign type and the generally inappropriate fee.
Note 7: All applications for temporary signs are to be assessed as a level 1 application.

Confiscated Signs

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Fee for recovery of sign / Each sign / $196.00 / $0.00 / $196.00 / s.99(2)(d) / Advertisements Local Law 2013 Section.15-19

Exemptions from Fees

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Organisations listed in Appendix A of the Brisbane City Council Schedule of Fees & Charges and not-for-profit educational, child care and sporting organisations (statutory declaration required) are exempt from all fees, provided the sign is not illuminated and does not contain any third party advertising.

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

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Note: In an appropriate case, animal management fees and charges may be waived or remitted in part by making written request to the City Safety Manager, Compliance & Regulatory Services explaining the circumstances.

Keeping of Dogs

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Non desexed dog / Each dog / $132.00 / $0.00 / $132.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, sections 46(b)(i) and 57(2)(b)
Desexed dog / Each dog / $46.00 / $0.00 / $46.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, sections 46(b)(i) and 57(2)(b)
Note: Pensioner owners receive a 50% reduction on the non-pensioner fee. / Each dog / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, sections 46(b)(i) and 57(2)(b)
Declared dangerous and/or menacing dog – first year and/or non-compliance with the conditions of keeping and the performance of the dog (this includes the initial issue of a dangerous dog sign and collar) / Each dog / $518.00 / $0.00 / $518.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 72 & Schedule 1.
Declared dangerous – subsequent years upon successful performance review and the continuing compliance with the conditions of the declaration / Each dog / $172.00 / $0.00 / $172.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 83 & 84
Declared menacing dog (non desexed dog) - subsequent years upon successful performance review and the continuing compliance with the conditions of the declaration. / Each dog / $172.00 / $0.00 / $172.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 83 & 84 (1) (a).
Declared menacing dog (desexed dog) - subsequent years upon successful performance review and the continuing compliance with the conditions of the declaration. / Each dog / $109.00 / $0.00 / $109.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 83 & 84 (1) (a).
Prescribed fee for the internal review of the original decision / Each / $272.00 / $0.00 / $272.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 180.
Declared dangerous, menacing or guard dog replacement sign / Each / $14.50 / $0.00 / $14.50 / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, Schedule 1. (5)
Declared dangerous, menacing or guard dog replacement collar / Each / $32.00 / $0.00 / $32.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, Schedule 1. (2)
Guide, hearing and assistance dog. There is no charge for this fee. / s.99(2)(a) / Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, sections 97 and 98 and Schedule 1
Note: Where the original decision is overturned, a full refund of the prescribed fee for the internal review will be provided.
Concession is allowed for a non desexed pedigree show dog owned by a member of Dogs Queensland, or a greyhound owned by a licensee of the Greyhound Racing Control Board. Proof of eligibility for concession is required in the form of relevant certificates.
Concessional rate is as per the desexed dog rates.
Concession is allowed for a dog where the owner holds a Brisbane City Council breeder/ show permit.
To be entitled to the pensioner fee, the pensioner must be in receipt of a Centrelink Pension or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Pension and hold a current Pensioner Concession Card or Repatriation Health Card – for all conditions.
The declared dangerous or menacing dog registration fee will be payable from the date of declaration.
New dogs purchased and registered through the RSPCA, Brisbane City Council Animal Shelters, Council approved pet shops and breeders will be entitled to 6 months registration at no charge. After this period, Council will then issue a renewal notice for the next 12 months.
The permit fee for keeping a non desexed, declared dangerous, restricted or menacing dog is covered in the registration fee.

Permit Fees

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Application for Permit / Per application / $260.00 / $0.00 / $260.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, Section 9(1)(b)
Note: Initial application fee includes first year's permit fee. If application is unsuccessful the annual permit fee will be refunded.
Renewals
Permit Fee / Per permit / $159.00 / $0.00 / $159.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, Section 19(2)
Note: Permit fee includes: domestic dog permits (desexed) for 3 or 4 dogs; domestic cat permits for 4 - 10 cats; sale, breeding, boarding and show permits (dogs and cats); greyhound training facility permits; pet shop permits; guard dog permits; and cattery permits*.
* Application for permit to use premises as a cattery establishment (more than 10 cats for the purpose of breeding whether for sale or show).

Keeping of Racehorses Permit

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Racehorses
1 to 9 / Each year / $266.00 / $0.00 / $266.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 9(1)(b)
10 to 14 / Each year / $442.00 / $0.00 / $442.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 9(1)(b)
15 to 19 / Each year / $530.00 / $0.00 / $530.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 9(1)(b)
20 to 24 / Each year / $589.00 / $0.00 / $589.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 9(1)(b)
25 and over / Each year / $663.00 / $0.00 / $663.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 9(1)(b)

Animal Shelter Fees

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Note: In an appropriate case, animal shelter fees and charges may be waived or remitted in part by making a request to a City Safety Manager explaining the circumstances.
Livestock housing and maintenance shall be for each day or part thereof during which the animal is impounded / Each animal each day / $103.00 / $0.00 / $103.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5)
Small animal housing and maintenance shall be for each day or part thereof during which the animal is impounded. / Each animal / $50.60 / $0.00 / $50.60 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
Note: Small animals includes - calves, goats, sheep, pigs, etc.
Impound charge - dogs / First day release fee - microchipped or wearing ID tags / $32.80 / $0.00 / $32.80 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
First day release fee - not microchipped or wearing ID tags / $49.00 / $0.00 / $49.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
Per subsequent day fee / $21.80 / $0.00 / $21.80 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
Seized or dangerous dogs / First day / $93.00 / $0.00 / $93.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
Each day thereafter / $26.70 / $0.00 / $26.70 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
Impound charge - cats / First day release fee - microchipped or wearing ID tags / $25.00 / $0.00 / $25.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
First day release fee - not microchipped or wearing ID tags / $38.00 / $0.00 / $38.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
Per subsequent day fee / $12.50 / $0.00 / $12.50 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
Animal surrender fee / Per animal / $30.00 / $3.00 / $33.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
Livestock identification tag / Each tag / $35.45 / $3.55 / $39.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33 (1) & (5) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102
Microchip fee / Each microchip / $32.73 / $3.27 / $36.00 / s.99(2)(a) / Animals Local Law 2003, section 33(1) and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, section 102

Sale of Animals

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Note: Animals for sale are desexed, vaccinated, wormed, registered and microchipped.

Cost-Recovery Fees

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