2014-06-17 Infrastructure and Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 17 JUNE 2014


Previous Council Consideration

The Council has not previously passed any resolutions regarding the approval of Pest Survey
Programs since de-amalgamation from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 1 January 2014.

Finance & Risk

With an increasing number of residents moving to the region (particularly the hinterland areas)
with sometimes limited understanding of rural lifestyles, declared pests can present a problem on
large and small acreage as well as urban fringe areas.

Failure to deliver the nominated pest survey programs will:
•     put at risk the control of declared pest plants throughout the region, causing environmental
      damage, loss of biodiversity, agricultural productivity and community amenity.
•     result in Council failing to meet its obligations under the Act for the control of pests.

Property inspections will require approximately 1 day per week of each Pest and Vector Officer’s
time, (i.e. 3 days total per week). This would also include time for administration function i.e.
writing letters and notices.

Funds to conduct the Pest Survey Program are available in the draft 2014/15 budget. This work
is core business for the relevant staff.

Estimated Cost for conducting the Pest Survey Program is: $57,584

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Upon approval of the Pest Survey Program by Council the program will be advertised in the
Noosa News with copies available through Council’s Customer Service Centre.

Internal Consultation

Consultation with the Environment Branch.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

x   Community Services                            Planning & Infrastructure
    Disaster Management & Public Order            Building & Plumbing Services
x   Waste & Environmental Health                  DA Planning
    Community Facilities                          Strategic Land Use Planning
    Cultural Facilities                           Asset Design & Investigations
                                                  Asset Planning
                                                  Civil Operations
                                                  Environment
                                              x
    Executive Office                              Corporate Services
    Community Engagement                          Finance
    Customer Service                              ICT
    Executive Support                             Procurement & Fleet
    Governance                                    Property & Facilities
    Human Resources                               Revenue Services




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