2019-10-08 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                               8 OCTOBER 2019


Risks & Opportunities
The tables below identifies the possible risks and opportunities associated with the outcomes of
the proposed initiatives.

Item                        Risk                                             Mitigation action
Public perception           Public do not endorse Council funding            Public communication on
                            public transport initiatives deemed              responsibilities.
                            responsibility of the State Government.
MOU                         Parties do not agree to an MOU.                  Foster relationships at all levels of
                                                                             government and with service
                                                                             providers to promote mutual
                                                                             benefits.
Funding source              Transport Levy funding is insufficient to        Preparation of cost estimates for
                            fund initiatives and alternative funding         initiatives and review of funding
                            source such as paid parking not adopted.         sources.
Timeline                    Excessive time taken to deliver proposed         Establishment of agreed
                            initiatives.                                     timeframes in the MOU.
Initiative uptake           Public do not utilise public transport           Ensure services are aligned with
                            initiatives and continue to prioritise private   users’ needs and marketing is
                            car use.                                         included.
Congestion                  Perception that the transport initiatives will   Communication plans to clarify
                            alleviate congestion.                            objectives.

Item                        Opportunity                                      Action
Modal shift                 Initiatives may result in greater than           Increase behaviour change and
                            expected modal shift away from the private       marketing with roll out of
                            car.                                             initiatives.
Cost effectiveness          The partnership with TransLink provides the      Negotiate most appropriate cost
                            most cost-effective solution to achieving        allocation model.
                            Transport Strategy objectives.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Department of Transport and Main Roads TransLink Division – SEQ Public Transport Contracts
Department of Transport and Main Roads TransLink Division – Network Management
Transit Australia Group - Sunbus
Internal Consultation
Nil.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
       Chief Executive Officer        Community Services                                Corporate Services
       Executive Officer              Director                                          Director
       Executive Support              Community Development                             Financial Services
                                      Community Facilities                              ICT
                                      Libraries & Galleries                             Procurement & Fleet
                                      Local Laws                                        Property
                                      Waste & Environmental Health                      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                            Disaster Management
                                      Strategic Land Use Planning                       X Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                        Design and Delivery




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