2022-12-06 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  6 DECEMBER 2022



Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 16 June 2022, Item 5, Page 8
That Council note the report by the Carbon Reduction Project Officer to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 June 2022 and approve the Climate Change Response
Grants as outlined in Attachment 1 to this report.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 16 December 2021, Item 5, Page 14
That Council note the report by the Carbon Reduction Project Officer to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 07 December 2021 and approve the Environment Project
Grants as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report and;
A.      Request the CEO review the grant guidelines and eligibility and scoring criteria relating to
        the community implementation of the Climate Change Response Plan to prioritise projects
        that can demonstrate meaningful progress towards its targets through the reduction of
        greenhouse gas emissions and/or the initiation of priority adaptation actions identified in
        the plan.
Finance
Funding for the Environment Grants was allocated as part of the 2022/23 budget process. A budget
of $50,000 was allocated to the Climate Change Response category.
Risks & Opportunities
All applications have been received and reported on consistent with the relevant Noosa Council
grants policies to reduce the risk of misuse of funds. Any conflicts of interest arising during the
assessment or moderation processes were noted.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
All applicants were required to contact a Council officer prior to their application.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:

     Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                         Corporate Services
     Executive Support             Director                                   Director
                                   Community Development                      Financial Services
                                   Community Facilities                       Fleet
                                   Libraries & Galleries                      ICT
                                   Local Laws                                 Procurement
                                   Waste & Environmental Health               Property
                                                                              Revenue Services

     Executive Services            Environment & Sustainable Development      Infrastructure Services
     Director                      Director                                   Director
     Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services               Asset Management
     Customer Service              Development Assessment                     Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                    Economic Development                       Civil Operations
     People and Culture        x   Environmental Services                     Disaster Management
                               x   Strategic Land Use Planning                Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                              Design and Delivery




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