2022-03-08 Services & Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   8 MARCH 2022


RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 8 March 2022 providing an update on disaster management financial
activities for the 2020/2021 financial year.

REPORT
The purpose of this report is to detail the financial activities associated with disaster management
for the 2020/2021 financial year.
1.   Bushfire Recovery Exceptional Assistance Immediate Support Package – Funding &
     Activities
In addition to the disaster management operational budget, Council received $1,275,000 in
government funding under the Bushfire Recovery Exceptional Assistance Immediate Support
Package - Funding & Activities. This is an immediate support payment provided to severely affected
Councils activated under Category D funding of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
(DRFA) with all funds to be reconciled by 30 June 2022.
This funding is to enhance recovery and resilience of local communities severely impacted by the
2019 fire season.
Projects and programs have been undertaken over the timeframe of the grant acquittal period, with
some completed and others continuing. Projects and programs are listed below with an update on
their progress and monetary value.




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