I am writing regarding Bayside Rates Notice. To my surprise apart from the annual increase of $91.53 there was an additional $10 Temporary Waste Fuel Fee. When I inquired to council about this extra fee the response was its because of the increase of petrol in the Gulf. I am shocked by the council's actions in a struggling economy and take advantage of Bayside ratepayers with an extra levy. Instead a proper solution would be to reduce their salary by five per cent to compensate the residents, during these hard times.