ADDITIONAL RESOURCE CONSENT FEES

The following resolution should be adopted:

"The public notice required by the Local Government Act 1974 having been given in the Christchurch Press newspaper on Friday 26 July and Thursday 15 August 1996, the following resolution passed by way of Special Order at a meeting of the Council held on Wednesday 24 July 1996 is hereby confirmed: That pursuant to Section 36 of the Resource Management Act, the Council, by Special Order, adds the charges set out below to the list of additional fees payable by applicants when a hearing is involved in a resource consent application.

Cost of Elected Members Attending Hearings
1.	Hearing time less than 1.5 hours	$180
2.	Hearing time 1.5-3 hours	$270
3.	Hearing time more than 3 hours	$540"

2. CONFIRMATION OF PROCEEDINGS TO MAKE THE

CHRISTCHURCH CITY (ALTERATION OF TITLES)

BYLAW 1996

The following resolution should be adopted:

"The public notice required by the Local Government Act 1974 having been given in the Christchurch Press newspaper on Friday 26 July and Thursday 15 August 1996, the following resolution passed by way of Special Order at a meeting of the Council held on Wednesday 24 July 1996 is hereby confirmed: That in pursuance of the powers vested in it by the Local Government Act 1974, the Transport Act 1972 and the Health Act 1956, the Christchurch City Council makes the Christchurch City (Alteration of Titles) Bylaw 1996 (as per copy attached)." 3. CONFIRMATION OF PROCEEDINGS TO CHANGE NAME OF

ALLIANCE PLACE TO GERALD CONNOLLY PLACE

The following resolution should be adopted:

"The public notice required by the Local Government Act 1974 having been given in the Christchurch Press newspaper on Friday 26 July and Thursday 15 August 1996, the following resolution passed by way of Special Order at a meeting of the Council held on Wednesday 24 July 1996 is hereby confirmed:

That pursuant to the provisions of section 321 of the Local Government Act 1974, the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves by way of Special Order that the cul-de-sac off Waterloo Road presently named as "Alliance Place" be renamed as "Gerald Connolly Place"." 4. MAKING AND LEVYING OF RATES

AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR 1996/97

In accordance with a resolution adopted by the Council at its special meeting on Wednesday 31 July 1996, public notice has been given pursuant to the Rating Powers Act 1988 of the Council's intention to consider the proposed resolution set out below to strike and levy rates in accordance with the approved Annual Plan.

The following draft resolution is now submitted for adoption:

"(a) Pursuant to Sections 12, 16, 17 and 19 of the Rating Powers Act 1988 the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to make and levy the rates and uniform annual general charge set out in Schedules I and II (attached - buff paper) for the year commencing on 1 July 1996 and ending on 30 June 1997, on the rateable value of every separately rateable property appearing in the Valuation Roll for the time being in force in the City of Christchurch. In accordance with the Special Order dated 29 June 1994, such rates and uniform annual general charge shall be due and payable by four instalments over three rating areas as follows:

	1st Instalment	2nd Instalment	3rd Instalment	4th Instalment
Area 1	15 August 1996	15 November 1996	15 February 1997	15 May 1997
Area 2	15 September 1996	15 December 1996	15 March 1997	15 June 1997
Area 3	31 August 1996	30 November 1996	28 February 1997	31 May 1997

The areas are defined by the Valuation Roll districts as contained in the resolution dated 29 June 1994, but: Area 1: includes generally the Central City and the suburbs of St Albans, Merivale, Mairehau, Papanui, Riccarton, Addington, Spreydon, Sydenham, Beckenham and Opawa; Area 2: includes generally the suburbs of Shirley, New Brighton, Linwood, Woolston, Mt Pleasant, Sumner, Cashmere and Heathcote; Area 3: includes generally the suburbs of Belfast, Parklands, Harewood, Avonhead, Bishopdale, Ilam, Fendalton, Hornby, Templeton and Halswell. (b) Pursuant to Section 132 of the Rating Powers Act 1988 the Council prescribes the following additional charges to be added, during the year commencing on 1 July 1996 and ending on 30 June 1997: (i) An additional charge of 10% of the amount of the outstanding rates, whole dollars only, which are levied in the 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1997 financial year to be added on the dates set out below to the rates remaining unpaid on those dates:

	1st Instalment	2nd Instalment	3rd Instalment	4th Instalment
Area 1	19 August 1996	19 November 1996	19 February 1997	19 May 1997
Area 2	18 September 1996	18 December 1996	19 March 1997	18 June 1997
Area 3	4 September 1996	4 December 1996	4 March 1997	5 June 1997

(ii) A further additional charge of 10% to be added to the amount of the unpaid rates, whole dollars only, levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 October 1996.

(iii) A further additional charge of 10% to be added to the amount of the unpaid rates, whole dollars only, levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 April 1997. The Valuation Roll and Rates Records for the Christchurch City Council's district are available for inspection at the Civic Offices, 163 Tuam Street, Christchurch." 5. COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS TO GRANT EASEMENT

FOR THE LAYING OF SERVICES UNDER LAKE TERRACE ROAD

In accordance with a recommendation contained in the City Services Committee's report to the present meeting, to consider and if thought fit to adopt the following resolution:

(a) That pursuant to section 338 of the Local Government Act 1974, the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves by way of Special Order to grant the Christchurch Golf Club (Inc) an easement for a period of 15 years to lay irrigation pipe and control accessories under Lake Terrace Road encased in two 100mm diameter ducts, with terms and conditions to be approved by the Property Manager.

(b) That the Council Secretary be authorised to give public notice that the foregoing resolution will be submitted to an ordinary meeting of the Council to be held on Wednesday 25 September 1996, for confirmation by way of Special Order.

6. COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS TO DECLARE BISHOPDALE COURT AS PEDESTRIAN MALL

In accordance with a recommendation contained in the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board's report to the present meeting, to consider and if thought fit to adopt the following resolution:

1. That pursuant to Section 336 of the Local Government Act 1974 the Christchurch City Council resolves, by way of Special Order, that the area, as shown on the plan attached be declared a pedestrian mall to be known as `Bishopdale Court' and that within this pedestrian mall the driving, riding or parking of any vehicle, or the riding of any bicycle or the riding of any animal, or the use of skateboards and rollerblades, be prohibited at all times subject to the following exceptions and conditions:

(a) Trade and other vehicles (including those operated by service authorities) of any class may enter the Mall at specified times if authorised to do so by the City Streets Manager or Parking Operations Manager.

(b) Street cleaning and rubbish collection vehicles operated by the Christchurch City Council or its nominated contractor may enter the Mall at any time.

(c) Any vehicle or specified class of vehicle that has entered the Mall under any section of this order must not be parked for a longer period than is necessary for its driver to carry out his or her business or for the period of any emergency.

(d) Nothing in this Special Order shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict the use of the Mall by any fire appliance, ambulance or other vehicle where it is necessary for that appliance, ambulance or other vehicle to enter the Mall or portion thereof for the protection of human life or of property.

2. That the Council Secretary be authorised to give public notice that the foregoing resolution will be submitted to an ordinary meeting of the Council to be held on Wednesday 25 September 1996, for confirmation by way of Special Order.

7. COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS TO RAISE

WORKS DEVELOPMENT LOAN NO 2 1996 - $45,300,000

The Annual Plan for 1996/97 requires the borrowing of $45,300,000 and it is necessary that the loan raising procedures be commenced.

The following draft resolution should be adopted:

"(a) That in pursuance and exercise of the powers vested in it by the Local Government Act 1974, and the Local Authorities Loans Act 1956 and all amendments thereto, and all other Acts in that behalf enabling, the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves, by way of Special Order, to proceed to raise in New Zealand a loan to be known as the Works Development Loan No 2 1996 - $45,300,000 subject to the following determinations:

(i) The purpose of the said loan is to provide funding for investment and capital expenditure projects.

(ii) The amount of loan is $45,300,000.

(iii) The maximum term for which the said loan or any part thereof may be borrowed shall be 20 years.

(iv) Interest rates and maturity dates shall be determined by the Director of Finance and the Funds Manager.

(v) The loan or any part thereof, together with interest thereon, shall be repaid by any of the following methods of repayment:

(a) By equal aggregate annual or half-yearly instalments of principal and interest;

(b) By annual payments to a sinking fund in respect of this loan or any issue thereof at a rate of not less than 3.00 per cent per annum of the amount for the time being borrowed and not repaid (other than any part being repaid pursuant to subparagraph (a) of this clause).

(vi) The Council hereby appropriates and pledges a special annual recurring rate of .02864845 cents in the dollar on the capital value of all rateable property in the City of Christchurch.

(vii) No interest, instalment of principal and interest or payment to a sinking fund shall be paid outside New Zealand or out of loan money except as provided in Section 33(1) of the Local Authorities Loans Act 1956.

(viii) Commission or fees may be paid in respect of the raising of the said loan or any part thereof as the Local Authorities Loans Board may determine from time to time.

(ix) Such other determinations of the Local Authorities Loans Board as are applicable.

(b) That a Sinking Fund be established and

The Mayor

City Manager and

Director of Finance

be and are hereby appointed Sinking Fund Commissioners in respect of the Works Development Loan No 2 1996 - $45,300,000.

(c) That the Council Secretary be authorised to give public notice that resolution (a) will be submitted to an ordinary meeting of the Council to be held at 2.00 pm on Wednesday 25 September 1996, for confirmation as a Special Order.

(d) That authority be given to attach the Common Seal of the Council to the necessary documents."

8. CHRISTCHURCH EAST SCHOOL: LOAN TO ASSIST CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SCHOOL HALL

To consider the following motion, notice of which has been given by Councillor Denis O'Rourke pursuant to clause 2.16.1 of Standing Orders:

"That the Council approve an interest free unsecured loan of $100,000 for a period of up to five years to the Board of Trustees of the Christchurch East School for the purpose of assisting the construction of a new school hall, such loan to be available immediately, and the source of Council funds to be determined."