Durban Metro Combined Ratepayers dispute to City

TO: Dr Van Bergh. NBNTU
FROM: Combined Ratepayers Association of Durban Metro.

SUBJECT: DECLARATION OF DISPUTE BY THE ABOVE ASSOCIATION

Dear Van,

A special meeting was held in Durban on Saturday 21 June 2008 which was
attended by Chairpersons and Members from various Ratepayers
Associations of eThekwini Municipality (Durban).

A proposal put forward to "Declare a Dispute" against the eThekwini City
Managment based on initial points of concern listed below, was
unanimously agreed to by those Members present.
Faulty rates valuation roll
Lack of maintenance of service equipment, traffic lights, roads etc,
Crime
Cost of new soccer stadium.
Etc.

It is the intention of this Committee to deliver the "Dispute
Declaration" to both the Local Press and the City Managers' offices on
Monday 23 June 2008.

We will advise you of any further action taken and results thereof.

Regards
Errol Hicks
Steering Chairman
The Combined Ratepayers Association of Durban Metro