2022-03-08 Services & Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                         8 MARCH 2022


The funding aims to improve community resilience to disaster events. Projects completed during the
year were:
•    Update of the JBP Noosa weather forecasting system
•    Development of the Emergency Action Guide Version 1

Risks & Opportunities
Risks
As the final expenditure date for the grant approaches i.e., 30 June 2022, there is a risk that some
projects may not commence and therefore allocated funding is not expended appropriately. This
may be attributed to several reasons including:
•    Impacts of COVID-19 on capacity to deliver the project in a timely manner
•    Funding of the project via other means including Cat C funding, Bushfire Levy, Budget etc

Opportunities
There is an opportunity to reallocate unspent project funds into emergent works that can be delivered
prior to June 30. This may include projects such as:
•    Additional infrastructure to support the Firetech Connect LivingLab - $60,000
•    Installation of new or maintenance of existing fire trails - $60,000
•    Purchasing equipment to support the Fire Management Team
     o      Two slip-on fire units - $70,000
     o      Side by side all-terrain vehicle - $30,000

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Community consultation was undertaken to determine priority projects for the Category D funding.
Internal Consultation
•    Financial Services
Departments/Sections Consulted:

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




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




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