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Resolution number UH/2016/59
MOVED
by Chairperson LM Whyte, seconded by Member MA Miles:
That the Upper
Harbour Local Board:
a)
approve the following activity level
locally driven initiatives (LDI) operational budgets for 2016/2017:
i.
local community services - $643,000;
ii.
local parks, sport and recreation -
$153,000;
iii.
local environment management - $39,000;
and
iv.
local economic planning - $50,000.
b)
agree the following key advocacy issues:
i.
Development
contributions must consider current and future population growth, and the
subsequent need for infrastructure and the acquisition of open space to cater
for and mitigate the effects of the growth.
ii.
Taking a strategic
approach to the access and provision of a quality range of existing and
future indoor sports and recreation facilities
iii.
Continued
mitigation of cumulative effects on infrastructure by the Special Housing
Areas (SHAs). Comprehensive structure planning must be carried out for
Whenuapai, stretching from the peninsula to the North-Western and Upper
Harbour motorways. The ability of Watercare and Auckland Transport to supply
infrastructure to SHAs, must be considered and programmed into forward work
capital expenditure.
iv.
The provision of an
indoor sports and recreation facility at Hobsonville Point, as part of the
development of Auckland Council’s 20 hectare property that will see the
building of an additional 441 new homes and an employment hub or mixed use
zone (commercial and retail).
v.
Taking a strategic
approach to the acquisition of open space and recreation land in order to
accommodate for current and future growth. Adequate provision of open and
recreation space in close proximity to the SHAs is also imperative. These
acquisitions require better proactive planning so that the land is acquired
prior to inflated costs and limited land availability.
c)
provide the following views on regional
financial policy issues:
i.
support a higher UAGC;
ii.
support a larger contribution towards
the Interim Transport Levy being covered by businesses;
iii.
support leaving the farm and lifestyle
rates for properties over 5 hectares at 80%; and
iv.
do not support reducing the rates
collected from Māori freehold land to reflect restrictions on its use within
the Auckland region.
CARRIED
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