Dorset Council voted to approve its new financial year budget, charges and fees at Monday's meeting.
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Similar to other Tasmanian councils, Dorset elected to not increase general rates and charges next financial year due to the pandemic.
There would be three exceptions to this policy which would experience increases in cost.
The Bridport Seaside Caravan Park sites would increase by $5 per night during both peak and off-peak periods.
Annual site fees for the park would also increase from $3160 to $3510 per year.
In other news:
Though many councils will notch a deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic and related relief packages, Dorset's underlying budget surplus will be in the green at $550,000.
Mayor Greg Howard said this was due to the council scrapping various ratepayer fees several years ago.
Cr Howard's motion to amend the business support package was also approved.
The motion removed the $20,000 six-month rate relief for tourism businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions.
Cr Howard cited that upon reflection of the package, only one business would be affected by the limit, and "significantly" so.
Harry Murtough
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
