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

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                                 10 OCTOBER 2023


Entering into a three year partnership with ZEN Inc. provides Council with considerable opportunities
for engagement with the Noosa Community to reduce emissions and enhance its resilience through
the continued valuable contribution of ZEN Inc.'s growing volunteer base. Providing financial security
to ZEN Inc. will enhance its ability to obtain funding sources, and provide a significant multiplier effect
to Council's investment.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Zero Emissions Noosa Inc provided feedback which has been incorporated in the draft Partnership
Agreement (Attachment 1)
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:

     Office of the CEO, Mayor &           Community Services                  Corporate Services
             Councillors
        Mayor & Councillors               Director                     X      Director
        Chief Executive Officer           Community Development               Financial Services
        Executive Officers                Sport & Active Lifestyles           Fleet
        Community Engagement              Arts & Culture                      Revenue Services
        People & Culture                  Community Connection                ICT
        Governance                        Customer Experience                 Procurement

                                                                              Commercial Property

      Strategy & Environment           Development & Regulation             Infrastructure Services
 X      Director                          Director                            Director
 X      Strategic Land Use Planning       Development Assessment              Infrastructure      Planning,
                                                                              Design and Delivery
        Economic Development &            Local Laws                          Civil and Asset operations
        Destination Management
        Environmental Services            Environmental Health                Waste
        Innovation & Digital Hub          Building & Plumbing                 Building & Facilities
                                          Property / Permits                  Disaster Management