Locals are being invited to vote on Liverpool Plains Shire Council's (LPSC) proposed fees for hiring Currububula's new multipurpose arena and for issues relating to companion animals.
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The multipurpose arena at Currabubula Recreation Reserve and surrendering or microchipping a companion animal will be the subjects of the votes.
"Recent works to upgrade and further develop the Currabubula Recreation Ground and Arena has led to recent, significant interest for bookings to stage events at the facility," LPSC general manager Ron Van Katwyk said.
"LPSC staff have consulted with key stakeholders including the Currabubula Local Advisory Group (LAG) and the pony club regarding a potential pricing structure.
"A hire fee of $125 per day was identified as being equitable and agreeable having regard to pricing arrangements at similar facilities across the region."
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Mr Van Katwyk also said the introduction of new animal identification laws has meant the cost to surrender companion animals has spiked.
"In order to address the additional and unforeseen costs arising from the legislation a surrender fee of $70, plus full cost recovery if euthanasia is required, is proposed to be introduced," he said.
"Council's staff go to great lengths to try and re-home any pets that are surrendered and while there is a high success rate there are occasions where it is not possible, including where the owner requests it be euthanised, and this must be carried out at full cost recovery."
The legislation changes mean a microchipping fee may also be introduced to acknowledge "the acquisition of new skillsets within council's compliance team that has seen staff trained and registered to undertake microchipping activities".
"Council staff considered pricing structures at other similarly sized local government organisations to identify a suitable charge," Mr Van Katwyk said.
"Council believes the proposed fees are equitable, keeping in mind its obligation to ensure cost recovery, where possible, for all services provided to the community."
Residents have until 4pm on Wednesday, December 11 to make submissions or comment on the proposals. These submissions will then be presented for consideration at the council's December meeting.
Submissions can be delivered to the administration building in Quirindi, posted to PO Box 152, Quirindi NSW 2343, faxed to (02) 6746 3255 or emailed to lpsc@lpsc.nsw.gov.au
