Buy-out of private properties affected by slips Debate
Community Wellbeing - Equality & Inclusion
Option 2
The residents strongly believe that adopting Option 2 would ensure equitable treatment by aligning with the actions taken by other regions, thus maintaining consistency in disaster response across different areas. They argue that it is a compassionate and rational approach to support those severely affected by the slips, providing them with stability and certainty after enduring nearly two years of challenges. Furthermore, the community emphasizes the moral obligation of the Council to act with integrity and support its ratepayers in times of need, reflecting shared community values and a commitment to collective action in addressing the hardships faced by affected homeowners.
Table of comments:
| Point No | Comment |
|---|---|
| 57.2 | We must support our fellow ratepayers in their time of need. Option 2 is consistent with other similarly affected households in other regions. |
| 61.1 | I support Option 2 and commend the Nelson City Council for considering a timely buyout for displaced ratepayers, aligning with actions taken by North Island councils. This decision reflects a compassionate and rational approach to support those in need, providing stability and certainty after nearly two years of challenges. Adopting this option demonstrates the council's commitment to community solidarity and care, showcasing our shared values and the positive impact of collective action in times of crisis. |
| 168.2 | These effected folks, after complying fully with Council rules, regulations and costs in the total renovation of their home and property, and thereafter paying commensuratey higher rates associated with that property’s location and value, are deserving of our council doing the right thing by them and accepting the Governments buy-out proposal as has been actioned in the North Island. We are pleased and encouraged that this is indeed the Councils prefered option. |
| 189.1 | There can surely be no other sensible option, given the precedent set by councils in the North Island for their similarly affected ratepayers. Not to agree to a buy out at market values would make Nelson council completely out of step . |
| 470.2 | Absolutely think option 2 is the fairest option for those whose lives have been devasted through no fault of their own, and who have been waiting for far too long for a sensible conclusion and equitable outcome. |
| 718.1 | it’s clearly the right thing to do!! It’s happening around other areas, these people have paid their rates, yet they cant access their properties nearly two years later!! |
| 730.2 | That those affected have had to wait so long in limbo is a travesty whilst the North Island Councils have been far more proactive for their flood affected people. Given that the government is providing an extra 6million $ for flood works it would be foolhardy not to accept this package. |
| 780.2 | Let’s finally give these people who can never return to their homes some certainty at last for the future. Option 2 is the right thing to do for our fellow ratepayers in desperate times. As noted, it will not set a precedent for the future but is a human response within our community in very difficult circumstances.There can surely be no other sensible option, given the precedent set by councils in the North Island for their similarly affected ratepayers. Not to agree to a buy out at market values would make Nelson council an outlier.Councillors have had long enough time on this. You have already decided to accept the Government proposal. It’s time to get on with it, nearly two years after the event.Option 2 seems the only sensible one. Option three is not consistent with what central Government proposed and as the council itself notes in its LTP document, it is hardly likely the new Government will re-negotiate a package which other councils have already adopted.NCC has to get on with it. The buyout is part of a package it cannot afford to turn down. For a one-off assistance to people whose lives have been turned upside down, we just have to do it. As decent human beings who care about others, it’s a short-term rates price I’m sure we would all be prepared to pay if we were in the same boat. |
| 869.1 | Why only the North Island leaving Nelson behind. This is unacceptable and should not be left unactioned any longer. |
| 1004.1 | People who work- serve- live--pay to own- and support our community deserve that respect in return--simply as other Regions have already committed to agree to-- |
| 1029.2 | Option 2 is the right thing to do for our fellow ratepayers in desperate times. As noted, it will not set a precedent for the future but is a human response within our community in very difficult circumstances. There can surely be no other sensible option, given the precedent set by councils in the North Island for their similarly affected ratepayers. Not to agree to a buy out at market values would make Nelson council an outlier.Councillors have had long enough time on this. You have already decided to accept the Government proposal. It’s time to get on with it, nearly two years after the event. |
| 1352.1 | Option 2 is the catergorically the right thing to do for our fellow ratepayers in desperate times. As noted, it will not set a precedent for the future but is a human response within our community in very difficult circumstances. The Council are happy to accept ratepayers money as income to support our community - however in this critical time of need for some of our ratepayers (& long term community members) the council is not willingly supporting these ratepaying members of our community at a real time of need. The council are the only entity in a position to provide the required support & should do so as a matter of integrity. |