Revenue and Financing Policy Water Supply Ratepayers who are connected to the water schemes are Harbours Recreational harbour users benefit directly by avoiding natural creating the need for the Council to undertake work relating to and other hazards e.g. collisions. They benefit directly from a the availability of potable water. It is considered appropriate for clean marine environment and shorter duration of pollution. these people to fund the work through targeted rates. Swimmers and other recreational harbour users benefit directly Developers who are adding to the demands placed on schemes from effective management of the harbour and marine which require the Council to undertake new capital works environment by enjoying safe, less congested waterways and related to growth will also contribute to these costs. by avoiding other hazards. Solid Waste Council provides waste management services for public health Commercial shipping and commercial fishing owners and Management reasons and to protect the environment. operators benefit directly by avoiding natural and other hazards e.g. collisions; they also enjoy a direct commercial benefit. They Benefits apply directly to those who are in an area which has also benefit directly from a clean marine environment and kerbside refuse or kerbside refuse and recycling collection through shorter duration of pollution, thus avoiding delays and services. The Council considers that properties that receive, or loss of business. will receive, a waste collection service should be responsible for funding expenditure relating to collection and those that dispose Regional Part of this activity is physically undertaken by Destination of refuse at the transfer stations should pay a disposal fee. Development Marlborough and the Marlborough Research Centre Trust. Both of these organisations are Trusts to which Council makes Environmental People and organisations in the Community benefit from sound contributions. They are important partners for the Council in Policy policy development, reviews and planning to enable the assisting the District to achieve economic development sustainable management of the District’s resources. outcomes, in particular attracting visitors, residents and Environmental The Community is the primary beneficiary of this activity as the investment to Marlborough, adding value to Marlborough Science and information collected provides the basis for monitoring and enterprises and enriching the quality of life for Marlborough Monitoring reporting, sound policy development, reviews and planning. It residents. The remainder of this activity (Economic should be noted that an increasing proportion of this activity is Development, Parking and Irrigation) is provided by Council to undertaken for national benefit. support economic activity in the District. Resource Persons or organisations applying for services require the Consents Council to undertake work and this is reflected in user charges with a portion of public benefit. • Costs and Benefits of Funding the Activity Distinctly from Other Activities: Environmental Environmental health compliance benefits all through having a Democratic Costs associated with Democracy have been separated for Protection clean, healthy environment. Process reasons of transparency and accountability and is Biosecurity predominantly funded from general-type charges. (Pest The management of pests is essential for the District’s Culture and Council funding is provided from general-type rates and Management) continued prosperity, environmental sustainability and health. Heritage charges as it is considered that all residents benefit from the Building Persons or organisations applying for services require the well-being gained from creative pursuits and it is believed that Control Council to undertake work and this is reflected in user charges. it is beneficial to have a strong community which is knowledgeable of its heritage, and preserves and respects the Environmental Environmental health compliance benefits all through having a achievements of the past. Health clean, healthy environment. Housing for Appropriate rentals are set to recover the costs associated Animal The activity protects the public from aggressive or straying Seniors with providing community housing. Control animals. 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 307