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Resolution number HW/2024/209
MOVED by
Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:
That the Howick Local Board:
a)
whakarite / provide
the following feedback on the draft Mayoral Proposal, the Board note the short time frame between the release
of the draft proposal and the deadline for the local boards to provide input.
While every effort has been made to respond to the proposal, there is a
significant amount of information provided and with some uncertainty.
b)
in regard to
funding destination marketing and major events, the Board:
i)
tautoko / support
continuing to advocate to central government for a bed night visitor levy for
major events.
A)
the Board do not
believe that it will discourage major events from taking place in Auckland.
B)
the Board note that
this practice is commonplace elsewhere in the world.
C)
the Board support a
minimal and transparent bed night visitor levy.
c)
in regard to the
proposal for Eke Panuku, the Board:
i)
tautoko / support
moving of policy and strategy into Auckland Council.
ii)
do not support the
transfer of urban regeneration to Auckland Council on the basis that the CCO
Model provides valuable independence.
iii)
tautoko / support
the consolidation of property management under Auckland Council.
iv)
do not support the
disestablishment of Eke Panuku as a result of the transfer of functions.
v)
tautoko / support
increased governance role for local boards over local placemaking and other
projects.
d)
in regard to the
proposal for Tataki Auckland Unlimited, the Board:
i)
tautoko / support
the transfer of economic development into Auckland Council and encourage
greater investment to deliver returns for Auckland.
ii)
tautoko / support
the transfer of destination management and major events into Auckland Council
and encourage more partnerships with private sector to help fund these.
iii)
tautoko / support
the retention of the TAU Trust responsible for the oversight and management
of regional facilities.
iv)
tautoko / support
establishment of funding board or expert panel to make decisions on
allocation of major events funding.
v)
tautoko / support
consultation on a bed night visitor levy (or similar) to fund the $7M gap for
destination management and major events outlined in the LTP, acknowledging
this is subject to legislative changes.
e)
in regard to the
proposal for Auckland Transport, the Board:
i)
tautoko / support
the return of policy, planning, and strategy into Auckland Council, subject
to legislative reform.
f)
in regard to group
shared services, the Board:
i)
tautoko / support
strongly the accelerated shift to more shared services where it’s
practical, realising efficiency and cost savings that Aucklanders expect.
ii)
tautoko / support
the return of policy, planning, and strategy into Auckland Council, subject
to legislative reform.
g)
in regard to
planning and paying for growth, the Board:
i)
tautoko / support
the integrated approach that will be made possible by the proposed reform of
the CCO model.
ii)
request that Local
Boards are provided more oversight and decision making on growth that is
planned and/or occurring in their area.
iii)
support the return
of policy, planning, and strategy into Auckland Council, subject to
legislative reform.
h)
in regard to
procurement and effective spending, the Board:
i)
tautoko / support
greater focus on measuring the value delivered, over just the costs of
investment.
ii)
tautoko / support
implementation of local procurement
i) in
regard to safety and security, the Board:
i)
tautoko / support
increased compliance and enforcement through regional
wardens.
ii) tono
/ request that local boards be provided the ability to fund local wardens
above the regional level.
j)
in regard to local
board funding, the Board:
i)
tautoko / support
in principle, a slower transition to fairer funding, noting
the lack of advice on the impact to the Howick Local Board. Note local
board’s previous feedback from 17 August 2023 on proposals for achieving
funding equity through the long-term plan, (HW/2023/155).
k)
in regard to
proposed changes to other rates, fees and charges, the Board:
i) tautoko
/ support a 3% increase to the overall waste management targeted
rate for a typical household.
ii)
whakatārewa / defer
consideration on the introduction of the refuse targeted
rate to the former districts of Rodney and Franklin to those respective
local boards.
iii)
do not support an
increase in animal management fees, due to negative impacts
on animal welfare and adoption rates, namely:
A)
the proposed
increase in the dog adoption fee from $350 to $450.
B)
the proposed
increase in the vet fee from $75 to $150.
iv)
tautoko / support
changes to some cemetery fees.
v)
tautoko / support
the realignment of bach fees into pricing tiers based on occupancy levels,
capacity and location.
vi)
tautoko / support
the alignment of staff charge out rates with staff pay bands
for services in regional parks.
vii)
tautoko / support
the proposed change in deposit levels for some regulatory
services to better reflect actual final charges.
l)
in regard to local
board key advocacy items, the Board note the following advocacy items:
i)
build the Flat Bush
Community Centre & Library Faster.
ii)
the Flat Bush
Aquatic & Leisure Centre
iii)
maintain the
Coastal Erosion Fund
iv)
the
acknowledgment of the Tāmaki Estuary as a regional issue. request an
independent assessment of the estuary and surrounds to ascertain the
cost to fix the issues, (tabled as attachment A, Tāmaki Estuary presentation).
m)
in regard to other
issues, the Board:
i)
tono / request the Mayor
and Governing Body to provide more resources to address the backlog of
community leases.
n)
in regard to the
fix and finish allocation from the Auckland Future fund, (AFF):
i)
the board request
the Governing Body to consult the beneficiary local boards on how to allocate
the fix and finish funding.
ii)
nominate the Flat
Bush Community Centre & Library as a candidate for the fund, given the
project was initiated under the Manukau City Council.
iii)
as an alternative, support ring-fencing the fund to stay in the
Auckland Future Fund (AFF) and payouts be used as a fund for the relevant
local boards to access on an annual basis to fund local initiatives.
CARRIED
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