2020-03-16 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                                         16 MARCH 2020


Risks & Opportunities
There are no legal implications associated with the consideration of this matter. Staffing
implications cannot be determined until the program of works has been identified.
Governance requirements of the Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
includes the public acknowledgements of Commonwealth assistance under the Section 5.2 of the
Commonwealth Guidelines of the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements 2018.
This $1,275,000 funding provides a significant opportunity to support the recovery of the Noosa
community following the 2019 bushfires. It allows Council to remedy physical infrastructure and
environmental damage as well as support the ongoing human social recovery.
As there were approximately 400 ideas put forward for consideration during the consultation
process it is not possible that everyone’s idea will be included in the funded projects. There is
therefore a risk that some residents and key stakeholders may be disappointed with the outcome.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
        Press release and social media post seeking input from residents.
        Online survey – over 260 resident responses received to date.
        Letter to directly impacted residents seeking input.
        Bushfire Roundtable meeting held on the 25 February 2020 with key stakeholders and
         community groups which included representatives from Qld Police Service, QFES, Rural Fire
         Brigades, SES, Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, wildlife representatives and many more .
Internal Consultation
This report has been developed in consultation with staff across Council including representatives
from the following areas:
                                                          Property and Facilities
     Disaster Management
                                                          Libraries and galleries
     Community Development
                                                          Local Laws
     Community Facilities
                                                          Waste and Environmental Health
     Financial Services
                                                          Economic Development
     Infrastructure Services
                                                          Community Engagement
     Environmental Services


Departments/Sections Consulted:

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

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




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