2020-08-11 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               11 AUGUST 2020


Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 20 February 2020, Item 6, Page 8
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 February 2020 providing an update on operations of
the Noosa Holiday Parks for the period 1 July 2019 to 31 December 2019.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 15 August 2019, Item 11, Page 8
That Council note the report by the Property Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee
Meeting dated 6 August 2019 providing an update on operations of the Noosa Holiday Parks
Business Activity to 30 June 2019.

Finance
Periodic reporting of holiday park business activity performance allows Council to fulfil its
governance responsibilities and ensures transparency within the organisation and the
community.

Risks & Opportunities
Risks

 It is possible that COVID-19 infection rates will increase in Queensland and interstate forcing
   Council to reduce occupancy limits or again close holiday parks entirely. Decisions to reduce
   occupancy limits or close holiday parks will be guided by the COVID-19 Taskforce and the
   State Government.
 Assumptions were included in the 2020/21 holiday park budget relating to further COVID-19
   impacts. Should closures / reduced occupancy result in greater than forecasted budget
   impacts, the negative financial implications will need to be considered on the overall Council
   budget.

Opportunities

 If COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease Council will consider increasing current occupancy
   limits in consultation with park managers and the COVID-19 Taskforce.
 Should increased occupancy levels hold throughout the 2020/21 financial year upside
   financial performance will provide additional profit to Council to reduce the current budgeted
   Council operating deficit.
 An invitation to quote has been issued for a new brand development initiative, as the first
   phase of a broader marketing project which will seek to capitalise on emerging opportunities
   within and beyond the current COVID-19 environment.
 Migration of the Noosa Holiday Parks website to the LGAQ platform will provide a new
   customised design and mobile friendly layout for digital devices.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.

Internal Consultation
Director Corporate Services
Property Manager
Management Accountant




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