SCM 22 JUL 2026 · ITEM 6.2 · RES SCM-26/07-003

Adoption of the Annual Budget 2026/27

Carried 5–0

Adopts the 2026/27 annual budget: residential rates of 4.545 cents in the dollar, office 5.75, commercial 6.85 and vacant land 9.09, minimum payments of $850 to $1,200, and four instalments from 9 September 2026. Adopts the 2026/27 fees and charges.

Moved by Liam Gobbert, seconded by Lisa Ma.

Yes

No

Did not vote

Sitting members with no recorded vote. A member at the meeting may have left the room, for example after declaring an interest.

Catherine LezerApology
Raj DoshiApology
Viktor KoAbsent, no apology recorded
Adam PacanOn approved leave

Commitments this vote tests

More CCTVIn line: a Yes vote
Back events, festivals and the artsIn line: a Yes vote
More ranger patrolsIn line: a Yes vote
Lower ratesIn line: a No vote

Other votes on this item

Amendments count where they test a commitment. Procedural votes, such as deferring an item, are never counted.

Amended motion adopting the 2026/27 budget, with residential rates at 4.545 cents in the dollar and minimum payments of $850 to $1,200, and asking the CEO to convene a mid-year Elected Member workshop on options, including reserves, for funding events and sponsorship.Carried

Check it yourself

Minutes of 22 Jul 2026, page 84 (City of Perth, PDF)