Prices for a number of Murrindindi Shire services will increase from July 1, under the draft budget presented to Tuesday night’s Council meeting.
Many of the cost increases are set by statute, with the Council having no discretion over the rises.
A land information certificate will now cost $26.30, up by 1.5 per cent.
The price of a Drainage Point of Discharge Information Schedule goes up to $66.50.
Municipal Roads documents rise by about 1.6 per cent. For example, a major roads (50-kmh) application will cost $339.60.
There will be no increase for Council-controlled services such as photo-copying and faxing.
Freedom of information request costs will be $28.90 per application, a rise of 1.8 per cent.
Domestic building applications for additions or alterations remain at $498 (up to $40,000), $888 (up to
$164,000). A permit for anew dwelling, up to $271,000, will continue to attract a charge $1488 per permit.
Permit fees for a shed/carport/verandah will be $505 (up 2 per cent), for a shed over 50
square metres will be $683 (up 1.9 per cent), for a swimming pool will be $683, and for re-stumping or underpinning will be $340.
Demolition permits also have a price rise: $355 for a dwelling (up 1.4 per cent); $690 for a commercial/industrial property up to 200 square metres (an increase of 1.5 per cent).
Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd is keen to promote the ‘customer experience’ for residents and ratepayers.
Where Council has had control of prices, most have faced no increase for the 2018-19 budget.
For example, commercial building applications stay at $1611.39 for projects valued at $100,000; or $2760 for values up to $250,000.
However, fees for extensions of time for a construction project will rise by 1.4 per cent to $210, and an amendment application will go up by 1.9 per cent to a minimum of $132.50.
An inspection of a dwelling rises in cost by 1.8 per cent to $445.
Domestic septic tank fee permit rise by 1.9 per cent to $540.
Prescribed accommodation registration faces price hikes of up to 2 per cent: up to 25 beds, $145; 26-50 beds, $200; 51-74 beds, $265; 75-100 beds, $330; 101-125 beds, $395.

Increases for registration with Shire
It will cost more to be a hairdresser, a dog or an imponded animal in Murrindindi Shire if the Council’s draft budget is approved.
Hairdressers’ registration will rise by 1.2 per cent to $175 under the proposed budget.
A skin penetration operator will need to pay 1.2 per cent more, at $175, to register with the Council.
Business registration transfers for health operators will pay 2.1 per cent more, at $143 per transfer.
Health inspections will cost $143, up 2.1 per cent. Flu shots for an external organisation face a similar percentage hike: $19.90 per shot.
New animal impoundment fees will be set under the proposed budget, with rises ranging from 1.2 per cent to 2.1 per cent.
Impoundment fees for dogs will be $84 from July 1. A reduced fee of $43 will apply to concession owners of dogs.
Cattle impoundment fees will be $92 per head; $49 per head for goats and pigs; and $92 for horses.
Sustenance at the pound for animals rises 19 per cent to $25 per day.
Impounding of all other animals (including birds and poultry) stay the same at $2.10 per head, with sustenance at $1.30 per day.
Livestock transport is charged at a flat rate of $255, up by 2 per cent.
Under the proposed 2018-19 budget, a replacement dog or cat tag will cost $4.25, up 1.2 per cent.
Dog/cat (unsexed) registration is to be set at $130; with a half-price set for concession owners.
Desexed dogs and cats will be charged at $43.50 each for registration; $22 for concession owners.
There is no registration fee for guide dogs.
Restricted breeds/declared animals will attract a $245 registration fee, up by 2.1 per cent.
Administration charges for slashing of private blocks will be set at $51 per infringment.
An application fee for a temporary shipping container is $100.