2014-10-14 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  14 OCTOBER 2014


Policy
Local governments in Queensland have a responsibility to manage and enforce the conditions of
the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008 within their boundaries.

The inspection program fits into Council’s compliance and enforcement policy.

Previous Council Consideration

There is no previous Council consideration relevant to this report.

Finance & Risk
Finance
The total cost of the project is estimated at $74,000.

This is based on employing three staff at Level 2.1 casual rates for 16 weeks ($65,000.00), the
hire of two vehicles at $1000 per month per vehicle ($8,000), plus advertising, as outlined above
at an estimated cost of $1000. (Note: Lower vehicle hire costs may be possible pending the
availability of organisational pool vehicles, in lieu of hire cars).

The revenue resulting from an increase registration of 1500 dogs (which is a conservative figure)
is estimated at $75,000. This is based on an average of $50 per dog registration. There is also
potential for additional revenue resulting from fines for non-compliance with the Local Law which
is more difficult to quantify.

The previous experience of the Sunshine Coast Council suggests that the cost of running the
inspection program will be covered by the increase in revenue generated from new dog
registrations.

Risk
Implementing this program will significantly reduce the number of unregistered dogs and enable
improved management of dogs within the Noosa Shire.

Previous Council Resolution
There is no previous Council resolution relevant to this report.

Internal Consultation

Director Community Services
Manager Financial Services

Departments/Sections Consulted:

x   Community Services                              Planning & Infrastructure
    Disaster Management & Public Order              Building & Plumbing Services
    Waste & Environmental Health                    DA Planning
    Community Facilities                            Strategic Land Use Planning
    Cultural Facilities                             Asset Design & Investigations
                                                    Asset Planning
                                                    Civil Operations
                                                    Environment

    Executive Office                            x   Corporate Services
    Community Engagement                            Finance
    Customer Service                                ICT
    Executive Support                               Procurement & Fleet
    Governance                                      Property & Facilities
    Human Resources                                 Revenue Services


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