Proposed Special Charge Scheme for Solar Savers Households

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Proposal to declare and levy a special charge for households who have participated in the Solar Savers program

In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act), notice is hereby given that Monash City Council, at its meeting on 31 May 2022 resolved to give notice of the intention to declare and levy a special charge under Section 163 of the Act.

The special charge is for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred by Council relating to the provision of solar energy systems of residential properties participating in the Solar Saver Program (“Program”). These residential properties have signed an agreement based on the quoted cost of the provision of a PV solar system at their property.

The Program arises out of Council’s function of advocating and promoting proposals which are in the best interests of the community and ensuring the peace, order and good government of Council’s municipal district.

The special charge is to be proposed in relation to the properties listed in Appendix A to the report titled “Proposed Special Charge for Solar Saver Households”, considered by Council at its ordinary meeting on 31 May 2022. 

A copy of the proposed declaration will be available online on Council’s website at Shape Monash https://shape.monash.vic.gov.au/solar-savers and for inspection at Monash Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley, until 22 July 2022.

It is proposed that Council will consider this matter at its Meeting on 30 August 2022. Further information on this Program may be obtained by contacting Council on 9518 3555.

The Program has been prepared on the basis that the participating property owners will receive 100% of the benefit. The total cost of the scheme is $52,993.52 (ex GST), and a special charge will be imposed on each participating property and a formalised through a Householder Agreement which applies for a period of 8 years from 30 September 2022. The special charge will be calculated based on the size of the solar energy system being installed and the particular costs of installation at each property.

The special charge will be Ievied by notice forwarded to the property owner(s). Council will, by request, allow payment of the special charge by either full payment in a single lump sum or by quarterly instalments over 8 years, with the first payment due from 30 September 2022.

Submissions

Any person may make a submission under Section 223 of the Act in relation to Council’s proposal to declare the special charge under Section 163 of the Act.

Any person who has made a written submission may also request that they (or a person acting on their behalf) be heard in support of their written submission.  Such persons should indicate in their submission if they wish to be heard by Council.

Council will consider and, if requested, hear support for all written submissions received before 5pm, 22 July 2022 at the Hearing of Submissions Committee meeting to be convened if required.

Submissions should be addressed to:

Trish McGee

Sustainability Coordinator

Monash City Council

PO Box 1 GLEN WAVERLEY VIC 3150

Email: mail@monash.vic.gov.au

In addition to the right to make a Submission, participating property owners have the right to object to the proposed declaration in accordance with Section 163B of the Act. It is stressed that any submission should clearly state if the author wishes to be heard by Council, and whether the submission is a submission of support or comment only, or a formal Objection to the scheme as proposed.

Submissions and/or objections must be in writing and received by the Council by 5pm on 22 July 2022 to the above address.

 

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