2017-02-07 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                            7 FEBRUARY 2017


5.      FUTURE DIRECTION
The J
 Continuing to implement The J’s Business Plan.
 Continuing to meet existing client expectations.
 USC Lease - recent negotiations have confirmed USC’s activation of their second 10-year
   lease option. However USC have requested the 10-year term instead be changed to a 5-year
   term with an option of a second period of 5 years. This request is the subject of a separate
   report.
 USC Performing Arts – negotiations have been finalised for USC to conduct a Performing Arts
   program (Master of Professional Practice) at The J commencing in March 2017. USC will utilise
   The J’s theatre/auditorium a minimum of two days per week for this course.
 The relevant approvals/certifications are being sought for the capital works mezzanine seating
   project. This project will provide an additional 64 seats in the upper foyer, increasing
   theatre/auditorium capacity to 402 seats and providing an additional meeting room for hire.
   This project is expected to be completed by the end of April 2017.

BCC
 Complete maintenance works to prepare the Demountable for lease to Education for
   Generations.
 Assist the PCG to meet relevant timelines for the Noosa Gymnastics Club extension of the
   Main Hall.

Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting 18 August 2016, Item 14, Page 10
That Council note the report by the Noosa Leisure Centre Coordinator to the Services &
Organisation Committee meeting dated Tuesday 9 August 2016, providing an update on the
activities of the Noosa Leisure Centre for the 2015/16 financial year.

Finance & Risk
Refer to Section 1 of this report.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.

Internal Consultation
Management Accountant, Corporate Services
Departments/Sections Consulted:
       Chief Executive Officer                x   Community Services                 x   Corporate Services
       Executive Officer to the Mayor & CEO   x   Community Facilities               x   Financial Services
       Executive Support                          Community Development                  ICT
                                                  Libraries & Galleries                  Procurement & Fleet
                                                  Local Laws                             Property & Facilities
                                                  Waste & Environmental Health           Revenue Services
       Executive Office                           Planning & Infrastructure
       Community Engagement                       Building & Plumbing Services
       Customer Service                           Civil Operations
       Economic Development                       Disaster Management
       Governance                                 Infrastructure Planning & Design
       Human Resources                            Planning & Environment
       Sustainability                             Strategic Land Use Planning



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