2015-11-10 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                             10 NOVEMBER 2015


4.    Systems & Processes

Following ongoing mechanical breakdowns, the generator on the Mobile Library has been
replaced. A full condition assessment of the Mobile Library trailer will occur in January 2016 to
determine its structural status and ongoing maintenance and repair costs.

There are continued issues with customers returning Noosa Council library items to Sunshine
Coast Council Libraries due to misleading barcodes. While the 2015 budget provided funding for
barcode replacement materials, there was no funding provided for staffing therefore the project
has not yet been progressed however alternate staffing options are being investigated.

5.    Achievements

Recent achievements of the Libraries team include:
  Launch of the “Robots for Everyone” project with the Nao humanoid robot;
  Winning the regional 2015 Inclusive Community Champion Award for the category:
    Outstanding Public Facility or Program;
  Successful transfer of Library Espresso café to United Synergies; and
  Achieving over 1,000 followers on Instagram in just six months operation.

6.    Upcoming Priorities

The upcoming priorities of the Libraries teams include:
   Finalising Noosa’s War Front project and launch exhibition
   Completing of phase two of the Libraries’ Service Review
   Commissioning a condition assessment for Mobile Library trailer
   Commencing the tender process for cleaning contracts

Galleries

1.    Finance

Management of gallery services aims to responsibly balance community expectations and needs
with available resources. Council delivers gallery services from general ratepayer funds. Services
are further subsidised through revenue, grants, sponsorship and significant contributions by
volunteers.



     Statement of Income and        2015/16        2015/16
            Expenses                Current         YTD           2015/16         %         YTD
                                    Budget         Budget           YTD         Current   Variance
                                                                  Actuals       Budget
 Total Revenue                           54,705        13,676         17,982     32.9%        4,305
 Total Expenditure                    1,078,015       269,822        250,588     23.2%       19,234
 Operating Surplus / (Deficit)      (1,023,310)     (256,145)      (232,606)                 23,539


 Expenditure Summary
 Employee Benefits                     408,264        99,104         97,917      24.0%        1,188
 Materials & Services                  284,152        73,874         55,947      19.7%       17,927
 Other Expenses                            939           355            238      25.3%          117
 Depreciation & Amortization            19,501         4,875          4,875      25.0%            0
 Internal Charges                      365,159        91,613         91,611      25.1%            2
 Total                               1,078,015       269,822        250,588                  19,234


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