The following tariff structures were basically used for the determination of tariffs:- Single-leg energy consumption for users with pre-paid meters; Two-leg tariff consisting of a basic charge and consumption; and Three-leg tariff consisting of a basic charge, consumption and KVA usage. Three-leg tariff consisting of a basic charge, consumption based on the time of use and KVA usage. Water To calculate the tariff for water services, the actual cost incurred in the supply of water to the community has to be taken into consideration. This cost structure consists of various components similar to electricity as discussed above. The principle of basic levies as well as a kilolitre tariff for water consumption is determined by the cost structure. In principle, the amount that users pay for water services should generally be in proportion to their use of water services. Tariffs must be set at levels that facilitate the sustainability of the service. Refuse Removal Refuse removal is an economic service and tariff calculations should be based on the actual cost incurred in delivering the service. The tariff levied by KOUKAMMA Local Municipality is based on the category of user and number of removals. Sewerage Sewer service is an economic service and tariff calculations should be based on the actual cost incurred in delivering the service. The tariff levied by KOUKAMMA Local Municipality is based on the type and category of user as well as the size of the stand. Property Rates The rate levied by the municipality will be a cent amount in the Rand based on the market value of the property. In terms of the Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 the municipality may levy different rates for different categories of rateable property. Differential rating among the various property categories will be done by way of setting different cent amount in the rand for each property category and by way of reductions and rebates as provided for in the property municipality’s rates policy. In terms of section 17 (1) (e) of the Municipal Finance Management Act property municipality’s rates policy must be reviewed on annual basis and the reviewed policy tabled to Council for approval as part of the budget process.
The following tariff structures were basically used for the determination of tariffs:- Single-leg energy consumption for users with pre-paid meters; Two-leg tariff consisting of a basic charge and consumption; and Three-leg tariff consisting of a basic charge, consumption and KVA usage. Three-leg tariff consisting of a basic charge, consumption based on the time of use and KVA usage. Water To calculate the tariff for water services, the actual cost incurred in the supply of water to the community has to be taken into consideration. This cost structure consists of various components similar to electricity as discussed above. The principle of basic levies as well as a kilolitre tariff for water consumption is determined by the cost structure. In principle, the amount that users pay for water services should generally be in proportion to their use of water services. Tariffs must be set at levels that facilitate the sustainability of the service. Refuse Removal Refuse removal is an economic service and tariff calculations should be based on the actual cost incurred in delivering the service. The tariff levied by KOUKAMMA Local Municipality is based on the category of user and number of removals. Sewerage Sewer service is an economic service and tariff calculations should be based on the actual cost incurred in delivering the service. The tariff levied by KOUKAMMA Local Municipality is based on the type and category of user as well as the size of the stand. Property Rates The rate levied by the municipality will be a cent amount in the Rand based on the market value of the property. In terms of the Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 the municipality may levy different rates for different categories of rateable property. Differential rating among the various property categories will be done by way of setting different cent amount in the rand for each property category and by way of reductions and rebates as provided for in the municipality’s property rates policy. In terms of section 17 (1) (e) of the Municipal Finance Management Act municipality’s property rates policy must be reviewed on annual basis and the reviewed policy tabled to Council for approval as part of the budget process.