ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA (ZEN) Inc. GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT · Report

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                        10 OCTOBER 2023


   •   Intellectual Property
   •   Obligations of each Party
   •   Indemnity
   •   Termination of the Agreement
   •   Dispute Resolution
   •   General Provisions
   •   Insurances

Entering into this three year agreement with ZEN Inc. will provide ongoing financial security to
employ a coordinator to enable the organisation to continue to enhance projects which align with
Council's Climate Response Plan to assist the Noosa community achieve net zero emissions.

Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 4. - Future

This theme is focused on our future, strengthening our relationship with First Nations peoples and to
ensure our community is prepared and resilient to change. A focus on youth, climate resilience and
adaptation, sense of place and destination management.

Objective 4.7
Fund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council, community and the local
economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks and to achieve net zero emissions by
2026.

Signature Projects
Advance the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Regional Climate Action Roadmap
Previous Council Consideration
Special Meeting, 20 June 2023, Item 2.6, Council Resolution 1
That pursuant to section 104 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 170 of the Local
Government Regulation 2012, the budget for the financial year ending 30 June 2024, incorporating
statements of income and expenditure, financial position, cash flow, changes in equity, long-term
financial forecast, revenue statement and revenue policy, and 2023/24 capital program as contained
in the Noosa Council 2023/24 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting
report dated 30 June 2023), be adopted.

Finance
In its 2022 Annual Report, ZEN Inc volunteers donated 79,00 hours of in-kind time, to a total value
of $350,000 (based on a minimum $44/hour).

Funding for the ZEN Inc Three Year Partnership Agreement is provided within Council's Operational
Budget and will be reviewed on an annual basis in line with Council's budgetary cycle.

Risk & Opportunities
Risks
The risks to Council of entering into this three year partnership agreement are low. ZEN Inc. has an
established track record of completing projects on time and on budget. The projects undertaken by
ZEN Inc. align with Council's Corporate Plan and the Climate Change Response Plan and
Environment Strategy.

Opportunities