2019-04-09 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                           9 APRIL 2019


      There is opportunity for simplification and improvement of the current concession system,
        which could benefit ferry users, the operator and Council. Council should continue to
        explore opportunities to introduce changes to this system under the existing lease
        agreement.
      Priority slip lanes are not supported due to concerns with efficacy, safety, vegetation
        removal and cost.
It is recommended Council agrees to NNSF’s request to extend the existing lease, in accordance
with the lease provisions.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil
Finance
The ferry service operates on a revenue sharing basis and provides a net benefit to ratepayers.
The recommended lease extension should maintain income levels generally in line with recent
history.
Risks & Opportunities
The report seeks a timely Council determination in the lead up to the expiry to the current ferry
lease agreement. There would be uncertainty in the event of a lapsed agreement or the need to
proceed to a new tender process, with that process posing both risks and opportunities, with
regard to income and service levels.
Council is a member of the Teewah Cooloola Working Group, which is considering the issue of
over use of the area. Options to limit Noosa North Shore visitor numbers may impact on ferry
revenue. Under the revenue sharing agreement, such revenue impacts would be borne by
Council and not the ferry operator.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Noosa North Shore Association
White and Grey Consulting
Douglas Shire Council
Noosa North Shore Ferries Pty Ltd
Internal Consultation
Property Officer
Property Manager
Manager Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery
Departments/Sections Consulted:
      Chief Executive Officer     Community Services                      X   Corporate Services
      Executive Officer           Director                                    Director
      Executive Support           Community Development                       Financial Services
                                  Community Facilities                        ICT
                                  Libraries & Galleries                       Procurement & Fleet
                                  Local Laws                              X   Property
                                  Waste & Environmental Health                Revenue Services

      Executive Services          Environment & Sustainable Development   X   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          Environmental Services                      Disaster Management
                                  Strategic Land Use Planning             X   Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                              Design and Delivery



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