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                       AGENDA


         General Committee
              Meeting


             Monday, 17 August 2020

                   commencing at 10am
         Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin



Committee:   Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia
             Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener



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Section 2

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                     17 AUGUST 2020


TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM                                                                                          PAGE

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES                                                                             -

PRESENTATIONS                                                                                      -

DEPUTATIONS                                                                                        -

ITEMS REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE                                              2

1      MCU19/0117 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
       VISITOR ACCOMMODATION - TYPE 3 AT 500/90 BEACH ROAD, NOOSA NORTH
       SHORE
       (Planning & Environment Committee Agenda, 11 August 2020, Item 1, Page 3)
       Reason for referral – for further consideration

2      CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE PLAN
       (Planning & Environment Committee Agenda, 11 August 2020, Item 2, Page 45)
       Reason for referral – significance of the issue

3      PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO D102 OF 2020 - REFUSAL
       OF ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT AT 1/33 GATEWAY DRIVE, NOOSAVILLE
       (Planning & Environment Committee Agenda, 11 August 2020, Item 3, Page 68)
       Reason for referral – for further consideration

ITEMS REFERRED FROM SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE                                             2

4      OPERATIONAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT - 4TH QUARTER 2019-20
       (Services & Organisation Committee Agenda, 11 August 2020, Item 9, Page 73)
       Reason for referral – significance of the issue.

5      YEAR IN REVIEW – 2019-20
       (Services & Organisation Committee Agenda, 11 August 2020, Item 10, Page 87)
       Reason for referral – significance of the issue.

REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE                                                               3

6      BUDGET REVIEW 1 (BR1) FOR THE 2020/21 FINANCIAL YEAR                                       3

7      FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JULY 2020                                                  19

8      FIRE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS UPDATE                                                            31

CLOSED SESSION                                                                             39

9      RAL17/0504 PLANNING &
       ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO D61 OF 2018 REFUSAL OF APPLICATION
       TO RECONFIGURE A LOT (1 INTO 4 LOTS) AT 135 LAKE WEBYA DRIVE,
       NOOSAVILLE                                                                                39


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Section 3

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   17 AUGUST 2020


REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE


6      BUDGET REVIEW 1 (BR1) FOR THE 2020/21 FINANCIAL YEAR

Author             Manager Financial Services, Trent Grauf
                   Corporate Services Department

Index              ECM/ Subject/ 7.26 – 2020-2021 Budget

Attachments        1.   Proposed Operating Budget Submissions
                   2.   Proposed Capital Budget Submissions
                   3.   Revised Capital Program
                   4.   Revised Statement of Income and Expenditure
                   5.   Revised Budget Financial Statements


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012 require Council to
undertake regular reviews of the adopted budget to ensure it remains reflective of planned activities
to be funded through the financial year. This first budget review for the 2020/21 financial year (BR1)
incorporates:
 Any capital or operating projects that were incomplete with unspent budgets at the close of the
    2019/20 financial year and are eligible for carryover into the current budget year.
 Any new or emergent actions arising from Council resolution, Executive Team or Capital Works
    Executive action since the adoption of the original budget in July 2020.

In summary the budget review is proposing an increase of $394k to Council’s operating deficit
resulting in a revised operating deficit of $2.2 million. Capital grant revenue has increased by $4.1
million and the revised capital expenditure program has increased by $8.2 million to $35.3 million.

Item                                       Original Budget        Adjustments Proposed Budget
                                                    ($’000)            ($’000)    (BR1) ($’000)

Operating Revenue                                  $96,198                $378             $96,575
Operating Expenditure                              $98,017                $772             $98,788
Operating Result                                   ($1,819)              ($394)            ($2,213)
Capital Grants and Contributions Revenue            $7,254              $4,086             $11,340
Capital Works Expenditure                          $27,037              $8,245             $35,282


RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting
dated 17 August 2020 and approve the proposed changes to the budget for the 2020/21 financial
year as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements attached to the report.


REPORT
Section 170(3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 allows Council, by resolution, to amend
the budget at any time before the end of the financial year.




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Section 4

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   17 AUGUST 2020


The key criteria for budget reviews include:
1.   Council must ensure compliance with its financial sustainability policy targets. Note for the
     2020/21 adopted budget 2 indicators will not be met due to COVID-19 impacts.
2.   Any eligible capital or operating project must be underway with a commitment to deliver and
     complete the project.
3.   Capital submissions will be reviewed and authorised by the Executive Team before inclusion
     as a budget review submission, where the group will consider justification for the request,
     deliverability as well as organisational and community priorities before endorsing any capital
     works.
4.   All operating and capital submissions for additional spend, reallocation of savings or
     additional revenue will be confirmed by the Executive Team based on business risk
     assessment.

The revised statement of comprehensive income, included as Attachment 4, identifies the financial
statement line items that have been affected by the proposed budget adjustments. The budget
financial statements, included in Attachment 5, also identify the impact of the proposed budget
adjustments to Council’s financial sustainability indicators.

1.     Operating Budget Adjustments
The proposed operational budget adjustments will result in a $394k increase to the operating
deficit. The following table summarises the operational carryovers by type of funding, with a
detailed list contained in Attachment 1. The financial statements in Attachments 4 and 5 outline
the revised budget position as a result of these carryovers.

 Type                                      Submissions              Revenue             Expense
                                                                      ($’000)             ($’000)
 Grant Funded                                    13                       378                 560
 Levy Funded                                     7                                           156
 General Revenue and Reserve Funded              3                                            56
 Total                                           8                        378                772

2.     Proposed Carryovers - Capital Expenditure Projects
To inform the determination of carryovers, the following table summarises the 2019/20 full year
financial result for the capital works program. It identifies a total unspent budget of $5.0 million,
which is set as the target ceiling of funding available for carryover. This ensures that cash reserves
are not eroded in accordance with the Financial Sustainability Policy.

Item                                 Amount
                                      ($’000)
Current Budget 2019/20 (BR2)         $30,873
Total Expenditure 2019/20            $25,921
Total                                 $4,978

Consequently, a total of 24 projects have been proposed for carryover from the 2019/20 year with
a total value of $5.0 million.

In addition, a total of 18 emergent works projects with a project budget of $3.3 million are proposed
for inclusion in the revised budget. These emergent works have been primarily funded through
grants and subsidies, including major infrastructure funding of $2.3 million under the Queensland
Government’s Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs program.



                                                                                        Page 4 of 52

Section 5

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                          17 AUGUST 2020


The following table summarises the proposed revised 2020/21 capital budget by program, with the
full list contained in Attachment 2.

 Item                                                                          Amount
                                                                                ($’000)
 Original Budget                                                               $27,037
 Carryovers                                                                     $4,990
 Emergent works                                                                 $3,255
 Proposed Revised Capital Expenditure Budget                                   $35,282

The following table summarises the proposed revised 2020/21 capital budget by program, with
the full list contained in Attachment 2.

Program                                              2020/21    Carryovers        Emergent         Proposed
                                                     Original                        Items         BR1 Total
                                                     Budget                                          Budget
Capital Works
   Bridges                                              5,344          (525)              100         $4,919
   Coastal Canals and Waterways                           300              -                -            300
   Community Facilities                                 2,980          2,670              970          6,620
   Gravel Road Network                                    410              -                -            410
   Holiday Parks                                            -              -              410            410
   Libraries & Galleries                                  725              -                -            725
   Parks & Playgrounds                                    780             40              170            990
   Pathways & Boardwalks                                1,113            170              380          1,663
   Public Amenities                                         -              -              280            280
   Sealed Roads Network                                 3,882             26              600          4,507
   Stormwater Drainage                                  1,715            110                -          1,825
   Transport and Infrastructure Management                500          1,641                -          2,141
   Waste Management                                     3,420            174               59          3,653
Other Works
   Fleet - Plant Replacement                              895            209            240            1,344
   Asset Management                                     3,109            120              -            3,229
   ZEN                                                    250            272              -              522
   Information Technology                                 628             85              -              713
   Planning Scheme                                        736              -              -              736
   Grand Total                                         27,037          4,990          3,225           35,282

Previous Council Consideration

The 2020/21 original budget was adopted by Council resolution on 10 July 2020 (Ref. Special
Meeting Minutes, 10 July 2020, Item 3, Page 3).

Finance
The financial sustainability ratios for asset sustainability and net financial liabilities are forecast to
meet the benchmark targets under the revised BR1 budget for 2020/21; however the operating
surplus ratio will continue to fall below the target range.




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Section 6

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                        17 AUGUST 2020


Ratio                             Target         Original Budget      BR1
Operating Surplus                 0 – 10%              (1.9%)        (2.3%)
Net Financial Liabilities         < 60%               (11.1%)        (6.3%)
Asset Sustainability              > 90%                87.5%         101.5%




Risks & Opportunities
Council’s risk register includes a number of risks that could impact on ongoing financial
sustainability. Effective budget management and reporting is an important risk mitigation tool.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.

Internal Consultation
Financial Services have been in contact with all Council branches. Directors of each department
have reviewed endorsed all submissions received. The Executive Team has also reviewed and
endorsed all submissions received.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

 X     Chief Executive Officer    X   Community Services                      X   Corporate Services
       Executive Officer              Director                                X   Director
       Executive Support              Community Development                   X   Financial Services
                                      Community Facilities                        ICT
                                      Libraries & Galleries                       Procurement & Fleet
                                      Local Laws                                  Property
                                      Waste & Environmental Health                Revenue Services

 X     Executive Services         X   Environment & Sustainable Development   X   Infrastructure Services
       Director                       Director                                    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                 Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                  Design and Delivery




                                                                                               Page 6 of 52

Section 7

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   17 AUGUST 2020


                                                     Attachment 1




                                      Page 7 of 52

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                                          17 AUGUST 2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Attachment 1
                                     2020/21 Budget Review 1 - Operating Submissions

                                     Grant Funded
                                     Disaster Resilience &      Community Development new 2-year community recovery program funded through the            199.911 -       199.911             -
                                     Community Recovery         Bushfire Community Recovery grant (Category C).
                                     Engaging Science Grant     Library program for Engaging Science not completed by 30 June. Grant co-funding for the     8.600 -         4,950           3,650
                                                                program already received in advance in 2019/20.
                                     First Five Forever Grant   Library program for First Five Forever not completed by 30 June. Grant co-funding for the 38,580                           38,580
                                                                program already received in advance in 2019/20.
                                     Indigenous Welcome Book    _Library program for Indigenous Welcome Book Grant not completed by 30 June. Grant co-      6,236                           6,236
                                     Grant                      funding for the program already received in advance in 2019/20.
                                     Seed Project Grant         Library program for Seed Project not completed by 30 June. Grant co-funding for the       25,000                           25,000
                                                                program already received in advance in 2019/20.
                                     Tech Savvy Seniors Grant   —_Library program for Tech Savvy Seniors not completed by 30 June. Grant co-funding for    8,881                            8,881
                                                                the program already received in advance in 2019/20.
                                     Noosa Community Support | CHSP 2019/20 funding for Noosa Community Support not fully expended by 30 June.            36,278                           36,278
                                                                Grant co-funding for the program already received in advance in 2019/20.
                                                                CHSP 2020/21 additional funding available for Noosa Community Support in 2020/21.          30,228 -       30,228              -
                                     Regional Arts Development  RADF program for 2019/20 not fully expended by 30 June. Grant co-funding for the          42,025                           42,025
                                     Fund (RADF)                program already received in advance in 2019/20.
                                     Nature Refuge Grant        Environment Services grant for Nature Refuge works not completed by 30 June. Grant co-      805                               805
                                                                funding for the program received in advance in 2019/20.
                                     Firetech Grant 2020        Digital Hub FireTech 2020 program not completed by 30 June. Grant co-funding for the       20,922                          20,922
                                                                program received in advance in 2019/20.
                                     Firetech Grant 2021        Digital Hub FireTech 2021 new grant for Firetech conference during 2020/21.               127,500 -       127,500             -
                                     Regional Tourism Bushfire | Economic Development new grant approved to support the Eat & Drink Festival during        15,000 -        15,000             -
                                     Recovery Grant             2020/21.
                                     Grant Funded Total                                                                                                  559,966 -       377,589          182,378
                                     Levy Funded
                                     Heritage Levy              2019/20 Heritage Initiative still underway - Noosa News Digitisation                        8,064                           8,064
                                                                2019/20 Heritage Initiative still underway - Noosa Advocate Digitisation                    2,660                           2,660
                                                                2019/20 Heritage Initiative still underway - Historical Cultural Heritage Study Update     11,608                          11,608
                                                                2019/20 Heritage Initiative still underway - Historian-in-Residence                         2,000                           2,000
                                                                2019/20 Heritage Initiative still underway - Noosa Notables: Stage 2                        1,600                           1,600
                                     Tourism and Economic Levy  Temporary Business Support Officer role proposed support to be funded from levy            70,000                          70,000
                                                                reserves for the delivery of The
5	1	1	23	2	7	1470	1683	84	21	92	COVID
5	1	1	23	2	8	1563	1683	106	21	96	Business
5	1	1	23	2	9	1678	1683	112	25	95	Recovery
5	1	1	23	2	10	1798	1683	143	21	88	Framework and related
                                                                “Economic Development Business Plan"
                                                                Professional Services Business Recovery Panel & Noosa Entrepreneur in Residence           60,000                           60,000
                                                                proposed to be funded from levy reserves to support the delivery of The
5	1	1	23	5	14	1946	1785	85	21	92	COVID
5	1	1	23	5	15	2039	1785	107	21	96	Business
4	1	1	23	6	0	1085	1818	886	25	-1	
5	1	1	23	6	1	1085	1818	113	25	96	Recovery
5	1	1	23	6	2	1206	1818	141	21	95	Framework
                                                                                     and related Economic
5	1	1	23	6	6	1631	1818	156	25	96	Development
5	1	1	23	6	7	1795	1818	107	21	96	Business
5	1	1	23	6	8	1911	1818	60	21	79	Plan”
3	1	1	24	0	0	720	1854	2051	36	-1	
4	1	1	24	1	0	720	1854	2051	36	-1	
5	1	1	24	1	1	720	1858	60	24	96	Levy
5	1	1	24	1	2	788	1858	95	21	96	Funded
5	1	1	24	1	3	890	1858	64	21	96	Total
5	1	1	24	1	4	2253	1854	95	36	87	155,932
5	1	1	24	1	5	2676	1858	95	24	94	155,932
3	1	1	25	0	0	720	1891	267	21	-1	
4	1	1	25	1	0	720	1891	267	21	-1	
5	1	1	25	1	1	720	1891	98	21	96	General
5	1	1	25	1	2	827	1891	57	21	96	Rate
5	1	1	25	1	3	892	1891	95	21	96	Funded
3	1	1	26	0	0	719	1919	2055	65	-1	
4	1	1	26	1	0	719	1919	2055	36	-1	
5	1	1	26	1	1	719	1925	35	20	96	Art
5	1	1	26	1	2	762	1925	84	25	96	Gallery
5	1	1	26	1	3	1085	1925	53	20	96	New
5	1	1	26	1	4	1145	1925	31	20	93	art
5	1	1	26	1	5	1184	1925	79	25	96	gallery
5	1	1	26	1	6	1269	1925	95	20	95	initiative
5	1	1	26	1	7	1371	1925	54	20	95	from
5	1	1	26	1	8	1433	1925	96	20	95	2019/20
5	1	1	26	1	9	1536	1925	33	20	93	for
5	1	1	26	1	10	1576	1925	156	25	93	pre-feasibility
5	1	1	26	1	11	1739	1925	64	25	96	study
5	1	1	26	1	12	1809	1925	38	20	96	still
5	1	1	26	1	13	1855	1925	114	25	95	underway
5	1	1	26	1	14	1976	1925	23	20	96	at
5	1	1	26	1	15	2006	1925	29	20	96	30
5	1	1	26	1	16	2042	1925	58	20	96	June
5	1	1	26	1	17	2257	1919	93	36	94	36,950
5	1	1	26	1	18	2693	1925	81	24	96	36,950
4	1	1	26	2	0	1083	1958	525	26	-1	
5	1	1	26	2	1	1083	1958	47	21	96	with
5	1	1	26	2	2	1138	1958	120	21	93	consultant
5	1	1	26	2	3	1266	1958	103	26	96	engaged
5	1	1	26	2	4	1376	1958	24	21	96	to
5	1	1	26	2	5	1407	1962	131	17	96	commence
5	1	1	26	2	6	1545	1958	63	21	96	work.
3	1	1	27	0	0	721	1987	2054	58	-1	
4	1	1	27	1	0	721	1987	2054	33	-1	
5	1	1	27	1	1	721	1991	167	21	82	Environmental
5	1	1	27	1	2	896	1991	103	21	96	Services
5	1	1	27	1	3	1085	1991	125	21	93	Installation
5	1	1	27	1	4	1217	1991	25	21	96	of
5	1	1	27	1	5	1247	1991	108	21	96	extended
5	1	1	27	1	6	1364	1991	101	25	96	sprinkler
5	1	1	27	1	7	1472	1992	83	24	95	system
5	1	1	27	1	8	1563	1991	34	21	95	for
5	1	1	27	1	9	1604	1991	37	21	95	bat
5	1	1	27	1	10	1649	1991	155	25	95	management
5	1	1	27	1	11	1811	1992	23	20	96	at
5	1	1	27	1	12	1840	1991	97	21	96	Wallace
5	1	1	27	1	13	1946	1991	53	21	96	Park
5	1	1	27	1	14	2007	1991	91	25	96	delayed
5	1	1	27	1	15	2108	1991	18	21	96	in
5	1	1	27	1	16	2285	1987	66	33	66	9,365
5	1	1	27	1	17	2708	1991	67	24	94	9,365
4	1	1	27	2	0	1084	2024	103	21	-1	
5	1	1	27	2	1	1084	2024	103	21	95	2019/20.
3	1	1	28	0	0	719	2053	2055	63	-1	
4	1	1	28	1	0	719	2053	2055	36	-1	
5	1	1	28	1	1	719	2058	136	25	95	Community
5	1	1	28	1	2	861	2058	157	25	96	Development
5	1	1	28	1	3	1085	2058	125	25	96	Remaining
5	1	1	28	1	4	1220	2058	98	20	96	Disaster
5	1	1	28	1	5	1325	2058	121	20	93	Resilience
5	1	1	28	1	6	1453	2058	18	20	93	&
5	1	1	28	1	7	1480	2058	113	25	96	Recovery
5	1	1	28	1	8	1599	2058	130	25	95	community
5	1	1	28	1	9	1734	2058	76	25	96	grants
5	1	1	28	1	10	1817	2058	53	20	95	from
5	1	1	28	1	11	1878	2058	96	20	95	2019/20
5	1	1	28	1	12	1982	2058	38	20	95	still
5	1	1	28	1	13	2027	2058	24	20	95	to
5	1	1	28	1	14	2059	2058	29	20	96	be
5	1	1	28	1	15	2095	2058	49	25	96	paid
5	1	1	28	1	16	2285	2053	66	36	93	9,723
5	1	1	28	1	17	2708	2060	66	24	95	9,723
4	1	1	28	2	0	1083	2091	351	25	-1	
5	1	1	28	2	1	1083	2091	23	21	96	to
5	1	1	28	2	2	1115	2091	123	21	96	successful
5	1	1	28	2	3	1246	2091	62	25	96	grant
5	1	1	28	2	4	1315	2091	119	25	96	recipients.
3	1	1	29	0	0	719	2130	2056	36	-1	
4	1	1	29	1	0	719	2130	2056	36	-1	
5	1	1	29	1	1	719	2135	99	21	96	General
5	1	1	29	1	2	827	2135	57	21	96	Rate
5	1	1	29	1	3	892	2135	95	21	95	Funded
5	1	1	29	1	4	994	2135	65	21	96	Total
5	1	1	29	1	5	2257	2130	93	36	96	56,038
5	1	1	29	1	6	2693	2135	82	25	95	56,038
3	1	1	30	0	0	714	2172	2076	31	-1	
4	1	1	30	1	0	714	2172	2076	31	-1	
5	1	1	30	1	1	713	2168	76	47	55	Total
5	1	1	30	1	2	2300	2168	52	47	37	937
5	1	1	30	1	3	2351	2168	24	47	25	|
5	1	1	30	1	4	2464	2168	48	47	25	5377
5	1	1	30	1	5	2511	2168	52	47	20	589
5	1	1	30	1	6	2562	2168	25	47	20	|
5	1	1	30	1	7	2664	2168	107	47	68	394.348
5	1	1	30	1	8	2770	2168	24	47	82	|
3	1	1	31	0	0	1944	2288	263	44	-1	
4	1	1	31	1	0	1944	2288	263	44	-1	
5	1	1	31	1	1	1944	2288	105	44	95	Page
5	1	1	31	1	2	2064	2289	23	33	95	7
5	1	1	31	1	3	2103	2288	42	35	96	of
5	1	1	31	1	4	2159	2289	48	34	96	52

Section 8

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   17 AUGUST 2020


                                      Attachment 2




                                      Page 8 of 52

Attachment 2
   Noosa Shire Council
  2020/21 Budget Review 1 - Capital Submissions

  Orealla Crescent Overpass Refurbishment                              2,961,918         -211,585                         2,750,333 Overspend in 2019/20 due to project ahead of
                                                                                                                                   schedule (reducing the 2020/21 budget)
  Cooran Tablelands Road Bridge Renewal                                 904,576          -109,096                           795,480 Construction budget for 2020/21 & 2021/22
                                                                                                                                   revised to match approved grant project estimate
  Kin Kin Wahpunga Lane Bridge Renewal Annual                           1,477,322        -204,555                                  Construction budget for 2020/21 & 2021/22
                                                                                                                                   tevised to match approved grant project estimate
  Eenie Creek Road Pedestrian Bridge                            ee ee)                                     100,000          100,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Total Bridges                                                         5sase16          62526             ~—=—=—«t00.000=Ste.s80
 Noosa Heads Dog Beach SEMP                                     “000800
  Total Coastal Canals and Waterways                                     300.0000                                          800,000
  Shire Gravel Resheeting Annual                                         cn                                                moo00
  Total Gravel Road Network                                              ooo CO
  Boreen Point Campground Upgrade Works                                 ee)                               410,000          410,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Total Holiday Parks                                           i
 {Corey Library Renewal ofCcTV Cameras                                   28000
  Whole of Shire Mobile Library Service Solution                         yooooo                                            700,000
  Total Libraries & Galleries                                            75000                                             725,000
 Noosa Hinterland Pronty Playoround - Planning & Design         “700000                   30.554               0,789,884 Construct            to commence during 2020/21
 Noosavile Pandores Park Playoround Renewal =                  SSSCiOOOSSC                           SC                      000
  Renewal of Noosa waters - Seagull Playground & Lake Macdonald Play 0 Ci                                  170,000         170,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Total Parks & Playgrounds                                              e000         —~=«SB.S54—=~SCATOGDO                SSCS
 Cooray Maple Street Raised Pedestrian Crossing                                          en)                               woo
  Wallace Park Pathway 580                                               119000 =SC*~C~< ; CS~*‘“‘<~*S                     1900S
  Shire Pathway Renewal Program Annual                                   soo                                                  OO
 Noosa Heads Nain Beach Boardwalk LED Lighting Renewal                   i000      =~=~C~*~<“<‘ 3A”:                       00S
                                                                                                                                    ear
  Tewantin, Hilton Terrace CNLGGP Shared Pathway     PO                                                                            Construction to commence during the 2020/21
                                                                                                                                    ear
  Peregian Beach Boardwalk Upgrade North of Tower to Access 57                OO                          230,000          230,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Road Pathway Lighting Upgrade                            8 18580,000                          150,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Total Pathways & Boardwalks                                         1,113,000,         169,705          380,000         1,662,705
  Rufous St - Stage 3 Community House, Car Park & Landscape            1,841,000        2,466,176                                  Construction delayed due to contractor
                                                                                                                                   liquidation. New tender process underway.
  Rufous St - Stage 3 Digital Hub Expansion                                                17,827                           17,827 Construction delayed due to contractor
                                                                                                                                   liquidation. New tender process underway.
  Rufous St - Stage 3 Project Management                                                  55,343                                   Construction delayed due to contractor
  Pomona School of Ars Hall - Amenities Unarade                        309000                           s—<S*~i   tst*~<“ités OO   liquidation. New tender process underway.
‘Shire Electrical Distbuion Board Renewals   —=—=S*~*~S~STOOOSSSCSC“‘CS *~*S                                               0000 2SSSSSC~S
  Shire Community Halls and Facies Renewals                              250.000 =~=~S*~*~*~S<;<C;~S*~*~C                  20000 2=2*SOSC*~<“C*=“‘*S~™S
Cooroy Lower Mil Ste Shed-Remove and Replace Ameniies          ——=S=S~C~iOOSSSSC                                             oo
“Tewantin - Building Renewal Works Tewantin Sports Complex              150000                                           HOO
  Shine House - Stand Alone Unit Construction                            2000 22=~SC«CSSSSCi                                000
  Cooroy Butter Factory - Security Fence                                  1000                                              10000
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                                                                                                                                   2020/21
  NAC - Replacement of Light Pole Fittings                                                59,500                                   Replacement of light pole fittings scheduled for
                                                                                                                                   completion in 2020/21
  Community Facilities - Other Minor Works                                                57,500                            57,500 Replacement of decking at The J currently
                                                                                                                                   underway
  Noosa Regional Gallery Foyer & Amenities upgrade                         en ee)                         200,000          200,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Lifeguard Tower Renewal works                                            CUO                             57,000           57,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Sunshine Beach Skate Park New Shade Structure                              CU                           1850,000,        150,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Noosa Triathlon Club clubroom alterations                                                                 8,000            8,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  The J Community Centre seating refurbishment                 U1, 000                                                     100,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Tinbeerwah Hall Cladding and Roof refurbishment                          ee ee)                         150,000          150,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Tewantin Netball Courts Upgrade                                           UO                            310,000          310,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
  Total Community Facilities                                          2,980,000        2,669,780          970,000         66197800
 Public amenities renewal and upgrade works                    ee                                        220,000           220,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
 New Amenities - United Synergies Community Building                                                      60,000            60,000 Unite & Recovery grant works program
 Total Public Amenities                                           ot                                      280,000           000
 Shire Bus Shelter Disabled Compliant Program Annual                   25000                                               20000

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Noosa Shire Council
       2020/21 Budget Review 1 - Capital Submissions

      ‘Total Public Transport Infrastructure,                           5000000                                       280,000
      ‘Shire Reseal & Rehabiitation Renewal Program Annual           3.081728,
       Tewantin Beckmans Rd Bypass Forward Design                                                     600,000         600,000 Grant funded design work to be completed
                                                                                                                             during the 2020/21 year
     ‘Shire Sealed Road Network Rehabilitation and Reconstruction      790.0000                                       90000
       Damaged Guardrail Renewals (Various)                                             25,768                         25,768 Guardrails installed with final invoices due early
                                                                                                                             in the 2020/21 year
     Total Sealed Roads Network                    s*=~<CS~*~“‘“is~*~sOATG:SC*‘“‘“C‘éi SC TCR;*C*«wUOWCOO:!!CSO
      (Gympie Terrace Stormwater 0                                     800.000                                        800,000
     Seesaw          senna         owe                                                                                       a                  eet    renee
                                                                                                                             2020/21
      Noosaville, Project Ave Stormwater Drainage Easement Upgrade     200.000          97.324                       287,324 Works proposed for completion in 2020/21
      Sunrise Beach Sobraon Street Slope Stabilisation 085.3848                                                      858
      Total Stormwater Drainage                                      NAB               108,598                      8828860
      Whole of Shire Forward Planning & Design Progam                  800000                                   BN
     ‘Tewantin, Hilton Tee & Emest St intersection Upgrade           SSSCSCiSSSSC REO,                SS«S«*, 365,897 Construction underway
       mentee tenetoeseeeessee                                 [|                      ee                                    June
      ‘Sunshine Beach Paciic Avenue Pathway, Pedestian & Drainage      SOSCOOBSSCCitttCti                                                                     SSCS
     Total Transport and infrastructure Management          Ss=S*~*~«SOOSOOSC*C“i*‘ikAOTONSOCCSCSC*‘“ CSN
See                                                                                                                                                               |
                                                                                                                             address design and location factors
      Masterplan Landfill SW Controls & Design               SS*~*~<~*~‘~iS*S*~*«S ABCA Design works underway
      ‘Noosaville Eumundi Road Landfil Outbound Weightrge—=Sss=—iCi=“‘éwOOOOOSSOOO!!!|6UCOO~*~C~«tSC*<“‘;‘“OWOOD
      [Noosavile Eumundi Road LandfllLiner. Celeapping design SS2.1100000 OSC                                          OOO
      atest |                                                          em
      egalDumpingHotspotsSs~=<“—~*~s‘“‘~*sS*~*~<“<*~‘~*~é~SC*S*~‘“‘S™S™C*éSCSC*«R OARS:                               «8,49 Grant funded project underway
      ‘Total WasteManagement 0820000 173,922                                                           58,4383      3.853385

       Zero Emissions Noosa Project Implementation                      250,000                                       521,655 Carryover proposed to fund committed solar
                                                                                                                             works underway at 30 June
       Shire Road Infrastructure Asset Data Mgt & Condition Assessment  220,000         120,000                       340,000 Cyclical road condition survey from 2019/20
                                                                                                                             delayed and committed to be undertaken during
                                                                                                                             2020/21
       Asset Management Systems Implementation: 0002000000                                                            200,000
       QTC Capital Debt Redemption:                                   N00                                                000
               ee                                                                          SS                                       ee
                                                                                                                             2020/21
      Total Asset Management                                  SSS 888.08 STS                            GORE
       Plant and Fleet Replacement Program                             895,000         209,345        240,000                Carryover for the purchase of tipper crane truck
                                                                                                                             and grader
      Total Fleet-PlantReplacement —sSSi885000S 208,045                                               a0o          ttt
       Implementation of Cl Anywhere Functionality for TechnologyOne    628,000         85,000:                       713,000 Change management consulting from 2019/20
                                                                                                                             delayed and committed to be undertaken during
                                                                                                                             2020/21
       ‘Total Information Technology                                   828,000         85,000                         88000
      ‘Climate Change Adaptation Strategy                             20000
       Project Team Resources for New Planning Scheme           980000888
       Shire Project Place Spaced Approach -Placemaking Pst Program S*160000—=SOs—C—Ci~i HOO
       ‘Total Planning Scheme Expansion                         786000086000
       Grand Total                                                   27,036,888     4,989,710       3,255,433      35,282,030

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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                           17 AUGUST 2020

                                                                                                                                                                                        Attachment 3
    Noosa Shire Council
    2020/21 Capital Budget Review 1 - Capital Program
    Renewal Projects
    Program                               Dy                                                                                    Grants External Funds       Loans  LevyReserves   General Rates        ate
    Capital Works

   __ Coastal Canals and Waterways =      Noosa Heads Dog Beach SEMP                                                                                                                   300,000       300,000
   __Community Facilities                Ccoroy Lower Mill Site Shed - Remove and Replace Amenities                                                                                                  50,000
   __Community Facilities                Lifeguard Tower Renewal works                                                                                                                                  000
   __ Community Facilities °°            NAC - Renewal Program                                                                                                                          8485         13,435,
   ___Community Facilities =             Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - Amenities Upgrade                                               5000                                                  809,000
     Community Facilities                 Shire Community Halls and Facilities Renewals                                       8000                                                                   250,000
   ___Community Facilities =             Shire Electrical Distribution Board Renewals                                           0000                                                    8,000        120,000
   __Community Facilities                Te wanntin - Building Renewal Works Tewantin Sports Complex                          OO                                                                     150,000
      Community Facilities =              The J Community Centre seating refurbishment                                         800,000                                                               100,000
   ___Community Facilities |              Tinbeerwath Hall Cladding and Roof refurbishment:                                                                                                          150,000
   __ Gravel Road Network                Shire Gravel Resheeting - Annual Program                                                                                                      410,000       410,000
   __ libraries & Galleries =             Crooroy Library Renewal of CCTV Cameras                                                                                                       5.00025, 000
   __ libraries & Galleries              Whole of Shire Mobile Library Service Solution                                                                                                700,000       700,000
   __ Parks & Playgrounds                Noosaville Pandorea Park Playground Renewal                                                                                                    80,000        80,000
     Parks & Playgrounds =                Renewal of Noosa waters - Seagull Playground & Lake Macdonald Playground              TOD                                                                  170,000
   __Pathways & Boardwaiks =             Noosa Heads Main Beach Boardwalk LED Lighting Renewal                                                                                         120,000       120,000
   __Pathways &Boardwalks                Noosaville Wallace Park Pathways Renewal Stage 3&4 08 119,000
   __ Pathways &Boardwalks =             Shire Pathway Renewal Program 8 882,000
   __ Public Amenities                   New Amenities - United Synergies Community Bulking                              080,000
   __Public Amenities                    Public amenities renewal and upgrade works                                                                                                                 220,000
      Public Transport Infrastructure    Shire Bus Shelter Disabled Compliant Program: Yesr7                                    5000                                                   125,000,      250,000
   __ Sealed Roads Network               Shire Reseal Program                                                                    FB                                                  2,570,000     3,081,726
   __ Sealed Roads Network               Shire Sealed Road Network Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Priority:           80007 90,000
      Stormwater Drainage                Noosaville Gympie Terrace Stormwater Renewals                                                                                                 800,000       600,000
   __ Stormwater Drainage =              Shire Bioretention Basin Renewals Program                                                                                                      7218         T2190
   __ Stormwater Drainage =              Sunrise Beach Sobraon Street Slope Stabilisation,                                                                                                          915,34
   __Transport and Infrastructure Management _ Shire Forward Planning & Design Program Construction ReadyDesigns              BD                                                       85,000        500,000
   __Transport and Infrastructure Management Sunshine Beach Pacific Avenue Pathway, Pedestrian & Drainage                                                                             2808)          24,608
    Other Capital
   __AssetManagement                     Shire CCTV Drainage Program                                                                                                                   220,000)      220,000
   __ Fleet-PlantReplacement == =         Council Fleet and Plant Replacement Program                                                                                                 gs           98 8
    Grand Total                                                                                                          842,401 835,000                          46,000 12,162,426 = 18,385,827

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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                         17 AUGUST 2020

    Noosa Shire Council
    2020/21 Capital Budget Review 1 - Capital Program
    Upgrade, New and Expansion Projects
    Program                              Dey                                                                               Sr a a                       Loans  LevyReserves   General Rates       Bee
    Capital Works
     Community Facilities               | Conroy Butter Factory -SecuntyFence                                                  000                                                               10,000
     Community Facilities                Noosa Regional Gallery Foyer & Amenities upgrade                                    0000                                                               200,000
     Community Facilities ==            Noosa Triathion Club clubroom sitersions, 0 3,000
   __Community Facilities               | Peregian Beach 5 Rufous St Redevelopment Digital Hub Expansion                                                                           78217827
   __Community Facilities               | Peregian Beach 5 Rufous St Redevelopment Project Management                                                                                 AB         55343
     Community Facilities = =            Peregian Beach 5 Rufous St Redevelopment Stage 3Construction,                      085 BF                                               221,349       4,307,176
   __Community Facilities               | Shine House - Stand Alone Unit Construction,                                         000                                                              250,000
   __Community Facilities               | Sunshine Beach Skate Park New Shade Structure 0 150,000
     Community Facilities ==             TewantinNetballCourts Upgrade                                                     80000                                                                810,000
   __HolidayParks                      Breen Point Campground Upgrade Works 0 410,000
     Pathways &Boardwsiks =              Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Road Pathway Lighting Upgrade                                                                                               150,000
   __ Pathways & Boardwalks =            Noosaville Sea Eagle Drive & Shire Drive Pathway Upgrades                                                                                1681          163,137
   __ Pathways & Boardwalks =            Noosaville Sea Eagle Drive Pathway upgrats STIP Grant                                 00                                                               195,000
     Pathways &Boardwalks =              Perregian Beach Boardwalk Upgrade NorthofTowertoAccess57 080000                                                                                        230,000
   __ Pathways & Boardwalks =            Tewaanttin, Hilton Terrace CNLGGP Shared Pathway                                                                                         8B                6B
   __ Sealed Roads Network              | Damaged Guardrail Renewals (Various)                                                                                                       7B          25,768
     Sealed Rosds Network =              TewantinBeckmansRdBypassForwsrdDesign                                               0000                                                               800,000
   __ Stormwater Drainage               Noosaville Project Avenue Stormwater Drainage Easement Upgrade                                                                            287824         37,324
                                                                                                        round)              800                                                    173,500)     347,000
   __ Transport and Infrastructure Management _ Transport Strategy. Walking & Cycling Strategy and CNLG Grant Applications (2 YearProgram) 22,500                                  227888       250,496
   __Waste Management                   Noosa Heads The
5	1	1	1	27	6	1085	1273	95	42	92	Woods Bin Storage Enclosure                                                                BAT           58457
     Waste Management                   Noosaville Eumundi Road Landfill Design Stormwater Controls forCell23                                                                     15486         115,466
   __Waste Management                   | Noosaville Eumundi Road Landfill Expansion of Resource RecoveryAres                                                                                   750,000
   __Waste Management                   | Noosaville Eumundi Road Landfill Liner, Cell capping design and associated clearing works                                                           210,000
     Waste Management =                 Noosaville Eumundi Road Landfill Outbound Weighbridge                                                           gg                                      860,000
    eae
   __AssetManagement                    QTC Capital Debt Redemption                                                                                                              24 14,000     2,414,000
   __PlanningScheme                     Climate Change Adaptation Program                                                   8000                                                  12,000        210,000
   __PlanningScheme                     Shire Project Place Based Approach - Placemaking Program                                                                                  180,000,      160,000
   __PlanningScheme                     Shire Project Team Resources for - Planning scheme amendment and supporting policy                                                         888,000,     366,000
    Other Capital Total                                                                                                      8 000                                          ESS 4584S

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                                                                                                  Attachment 4

    Revenue
       Recurrent Revenue
       Rates, levies and charges                         68,388                  -            68,388
       Fees and charges                                   6,640                  -             6,640
       Interest received                                     870                 -              870
       Sale of Goods and major services                   7,254                43              7,296
       Sale of contract and recoverable works                23                  -               23
       Rental & lease income                               1,197                 -             1,197
       Other income                                         771                  -              771
       Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations     5,406              335               5,741
                                                         96,198               378            96,575
    Expenses
       Recurrent Expenses
       Employee benefits                                 34,656               150             34,806
       Materials & services                               42,671                             43,293
       Finance costs                                       1,538                 -             1,538
      Depreciation                                        18,963                 -            18,963
       Other expenses                                        189                 -              189
                                                         98,017               772            98,788

    Summary of Capital Revenue and Expenditure
    Capital Revenue
       Capital contributions and donations                 3,521                 -             3,521
       Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations      7,254             4.086            11,340
       Cash / revenue                                     14,842             4159             19,001
      New loan borrowings                                 3,420                                3,420
     Other onal | revenue                                      -                 -                 .
    Capital Expenditure
       Contributed assets                                  2,000                 -             2,000
       Capital works - constructed assets                 21,419             7,273           28,692
       Capital works - other capital                      3,204               972              4,176
       Loan redemption                                     2,414                 -             2414
      Other vita spend                                         -                 -                 -

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        br   eee        OLS NO) tO ies       <a

                                    2020/2021                      |
                           BUDGET REVIEW 1 (BR1)
                           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                           17 AUGUST 2020

                 Noosa Shire Council
                 2020/21 Budget Statements
                 For the period ending 30 June

                                                               PTys      aI Fa       2021      Parr        2023       vail!      2025      Wai a3)     rire id    2028      2029       2030
                 eugene eee                                   Si         Ben        Pen        BU         Si         Pau        $,000      Be         eH         BUY        HY         Sx
                Income                                     PF
                 Revenue
                  Operating revenue
                  Net rates, levies and charges              $ 68,701]$   68,388|$    68,388] $  71,328 $   73,797 $   76,175 $   78,155 $  80,186  $  82270   $  84408   $  86,601  $  88,852
                  Fees and charges                           $  6642/$     6640/$      6640/$     6931  $    7,127 $   7,296  $   7521   $   7,753  $   7991   $   8233   $   8466   $   8,701
                  Rental income                              $  129]$      1197/$      1197/$     139   $    1475  $    1512  $    1542  $    1573  $    1605  $    1637  $    1669  $    1,703
                  Interest received                          $  1,704]$     870| $     870] $     84    $    891   $     865 $     841   $§   852   $    873 $       891 §      916  $     942
                  Sales revenue                              $ 10,150/$    7,276|/$    7,319] $  10,044 $   10984  $   11,259 $   11605  $   11963  $   12332  $   12712  $   13,064 $   13,426
                  Other income                               $  g85/$       771|$       71) $      878  $    923   $     46 $       975  $    1005 $     1036 $     1,068 $    1,098 $ 1,128
                  Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations $ 4999]$  5406/$      5741/$     518   $    5082  $    5080  $   5,080  $   5080   $   5,080  $   5080   $   5080   $   5,080
                  Unitywater Distributions                   $  5,356/$    5650]/$     5650]$     5650  $    5650  $    5650  $    5650  $   5650   $   5.650  $   5650   $   5650   $   5,650
                  Total operating revenue                    $ 99,833]$   96,198] $   96,576] $ 102,304 $ 105,928  $ 108,782  $ 111,369  $ 114,062  $ 116,836  $ 119,683  $ 122,545  $ 125,482
                  Capital revenue
                    Government subsidies and grants - capital $ 5511/$     7,299]/$   11385]$    4680   $    3012  $    3236  $    1762  $    1312  $    1312  $    1312  $    1612  $   1,312
                     Contributions - Assets and othernon-nonetary | $ 2,000/$ 2000/$   2000/$     2000  $    2000  $   2000   $   200    $   2000   $   2000   $   2000   $   2000   $   2,000
                    Contributions - Monetary                 S$ 1904|/$    1476|/$     1476]/$    2000 $     o00 $     2000 $     2000 $      ooo $     2000 $     2000 $     2000 $     2000
                  Total capital revenue                                                      $    8680  $    7,012 $    7,236 $    5,762 $    5312  $    5312  $   5312   $   5612   $   5,312
                  Total revenue                              $109,248 | $ 106,973] $ 111,437] $ 110,984 $ 112,940  $ 116,018  $ 117,131  $ 119,374  $ 122,148  $ 124,995  $ 128,157  $ 130,794
                  Capital income
                  Total capital income                       $s   -  |/$     - |$       -|s        -    $     -    $     -    $     -    S$    -    G     +=   FS    =    FG    =    FSF   -
               Total income                                  $ 109,248            $ 111,437] $ 110,984  $ 112,940  $ 116,018  $ 117,131  $ 119,374  $ 122,148  $ 124,995  $ 128,157  $ 130,794
                 Expenses
                  Operating expenses
                  Employee benefits                          $ 33516|$    34656]$     34806] $   36,013 $   37,091 $   38,061 $   39343  $  40664   $  42027   $  43433   $  44882   $  46,377
                  Materials and services                     $ 45,863|$   42671|$    43,293] $   45,563 $  47,080  $  48464   $  49.294  $   50497  $  51,626  $  52679   $  54158   $  56,364
                  Finance costs                              $  1528]/$    1538/$      1538/$     1428  $    1261  $    1079  $     882  $     676  $     534  $     508  $     491  $     475
                   Depreciation and amortisation             $ 18,713|$   18963]$     18963] $   19,752 $   20.285 $   20,773 $   21.295 $  21,784  $  22271   $  2769    $  22579   $  21,855
                  Other expenses                             S$ _188/$       189|$      189| $     189 _$     189 _$     189 _$     193  $     197_$     202 $      206 $       211  $     216
                  Total operating expenses                   $ 99,809] $  98,017|$    98,789] $ 102,944 $ 105,906  $ 108,567  $ 111,006  $ 113,818  $ 116,659  $ 119,595  $ 122,321  $ 125,286
                  Capital expenses
                  Total capital expenses                     s   2m3/$       - |$       - |$       -    $     -    $     -    $     -     S$   -    $G$   -    $$    -    FG    -    FS  -
                  Total expenses                                                             $ 102,944  $ 105,906  $ 108,567  $ 111,006  $ 113,818  $ 116,659  $ 119,595  $ 122321   $ 125,286
               Net result                                             $    8956/$     12,648/$    8040  $    7,034 $    7452  $   6,125  $    5555  $    5489  $   5400   $   5836   $   5,508
               Operating result
                Operating revenue                                                            $ 102,304  $ 105,928  $ 108,782  $ 111,369  $ 114,062  $ 116,836  $ 119,683  $ 122545   $ 125,482
                 Operating expenses                          $ 99.809|$   98017|$     98,789] $ 102,944 $ 105,906  $ 108,567  $ 111,006  $ 113818   $ 116,659  $ 119595   $ 122321   $ 125,286
                Operating result                          1s      24 [tS   4,849) [($ 2,213) [($  640)  $      22  $     215  $     363  $     243  $     177  $      88  $     224  $     196
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                    17 AUGUST 2020

      Noosa Shire Council
      2020/21 Budget Statements
      For the period ending 30 June
      Annual Rest                                | budget | puagee | PR Porc
                                                    Current     Original                                                             F      t
                                                      2020       2024        2021        2022       2023        2024        2025       2026        2027       2028        2029        2030
      Statement of Financial Position                AMI)        RMI         PATI       AAD         MD         PAID       PA           PMID        PMI        RMIT        ATID        AAD
     Assets                                       PT
        Current assets
        Cash and cash equivalents                  $   43,942|$   47,536|/$   43,016/$    41,659 $   37,388  $   32972  $    33,561 $   34111   $   34731  $    37,305 $   40,198 $    42,144
        Trade and other receivables                $    92901/$    9054/$      9,085|]$    9623   $   9983   $   10253  $    10543 $    10812   $   11,088 $    11,340 $   11,657 $    11,951
        Inventories                                $     198]  $     198 | $     198 | $    198   $     198  $      198  $     198   $     198  $      198  $     198   $     198  $      198
        Other current assets                       $    2466/$     2466/$      2466/$      246    $   2466   $    2466   $    246    $   2466   $    2466   $    246    $   2466   $    2,466
        Total current assets                       $   55897/$    59,255/$    54,765/$    53946 $    50,035  $   45.889 $    46,767 $   47,586  $   48482 $     51308 $    54519 $     56,759
        Non-current assets
        Investments                                $  136,360]$   136,360|/$ 136,360]}$  136,360 $  136,360  $  136,360  $  136,360 $  136,360  $  136,360 $   136,360 $  136,360  $  136,360
        Property, plant & equipment                $  916,382]$  940.480|$   948.640]$   973,118 $  999,882  $1,027,672  $1,049,552 $1,071,263  $1,095,635 $1,119400   $1,143,412  $1,168,597
        Other non-current assets                   $    7,170|$    7,688|$     7,773|$     7,382  $   6581   $    5754   $    4903   $   4027   $    3126   $    2200   $   1695   $    1,315
        Total non-current assets                | $ 1,059,912 | $ 1,084,528 | $ 1,092,773 | $ 1,116,859 $ 1,142,823 $1,169,786 $1,190,815 $1,211,650 $1,235,121 $1,257,960 $1,281,467 $ 1,306,272
        Total assets                               $ 1,115,809 | $ 1,143,782 | $ 1,147,538 | $1,170,806 $41,192,858 $1,215,675 $1,237,583 $1,259,236 $1,283,603 $41,309,268 $1,335,986 $ 1,363,032

        Current liabilities
        Trade and other payables                   $    5078/$     6356/$      6419]$      6705   $   6918   $    7,092  $    7,285  $   7,493  $    7697   $    7,878  $   8140   $    8,444
        Borrowings                                 $    2414/$     3116/$      3116]/$     3329   $   3511   $    3707   $    3892   $   1597   $     734   §     743   §     678  §$    606
        Provisions                                 $    46301/$    4630/$      4630|$      4630   $   4630   $    4630   $    4630   $   4630   $    4630   $   4630    $   4630   $    4,630
        Other current liabilities                  $    2778|$     2778|$      2778|}$     2778   $   2,778  $    2778   $    2778   $   2778   $    2778   $    2778   $   2778   $    2,778
        Total current liabilities                  $   14899]/$   16879/$     16942]}$    17,441 $    17,836 $   18,207 $    18584 $    16498   $   15839 $     16029 $    16225 $     16,458
        Non-current liabilities
        Borrowings                                 $   19555/$    19637/$     19637|/$    16748 $     13,238 $    9530   $    5639   $   4,041  $    3308   $    2564   $   1887   $    1,281
        Provisions                                 $   12,054/$   12054/$     12,054/$    12054 $     12,054 $   12,054 $    12054 $    12054   $   12054 $     12054 $    12,054 $    12,054
        Total non-current liabilities              $   31,609/$   31691/$     31691/$     28802 $    25,292  $   21584  $    17,692 $   16,095  $   15361  $    14618 $    13940 $     13,335
        Total liabilities                          $   46,508 [$ 48,570|/$ 48,633/$       46,243 $   43,128  $   39,791 $    36,277 $   32,593  $   31,200 $    30,647 $   30,166 $    29,792
                                                  Ed
      Net community assets                         $ 1,069,301 | $ 1,095,213 | $ 1,098,905 | $1,124,562 $1,149,730 $41,175,884 $1,201,306 $1,226,644 $1,252,403 $1,278,622 $1,305,820 $ 1,333,239
      Community equity                            a
        Asset revaluation surplus                  $   68,337/$   85,293/$    85,293]$   102910  $  121,044  $  139,746  $  159,044 $  178,826  $  199097 $    219915 $   241,277  $  263,189
        Retained surplus                           $ 1,000,964 | $ 1,009,920 | $ 1,013,612 | $ 1,021,652 $1,028,686 $1,036,137 $1,042,262 $1,047,817 $1,053,307 $1,058,706 $1,064,543 $ 1,070,050
        Total community equity                     $ 1,069,301 | $ 1,095,213 | $ 1,098,905 | $1,124,562 $41,149,730 $1,175,884 $1,201,306 $1,226,644 $1,252,403 $1,278,622 $1,305,820 $ 1,333,239
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                      17 AUGUST 2020

       Noosa Shire Council
       2020/21 Budget Statements
       For the period ending 30 June
                                                     Current      Original
                                                        2020       rai          2021       Fares       PtP)        2024       Pai P.)     Faris       rai ra |   Pai Pl:}     2029        rate)
       Statement of Cash Flows                          AHH         SA         Ae          PAH!        AAU         Pei       AAI         $,000       $,000        AAU        $,000       Ae
     Cash flows from operating activities          ee
        Receipts from customers                     $    85,969] $   983,296] $  83309|$    88614   $   92469   $   95407   $   97,970  $ 100,640   $ 103,355  $ 106,174   $ 108,916   $ 111,816
        Payments to suppliers and employees         (S  84,340) |(S 76,649) |($ 77,358) |($ 81,891) (S$ 84,559) ($ 86,952) (S$ 89,048) ($  91,563) (S$ 94,062) ($ 96,550) ($  99,401) (S$ 103,064)
         Dividend received                          $     3,050/$     3050/$      3050/$     3050   $    3050   $    3050   $    3050   $   3050    $   3050   $    3050   $    3,050  $    3,050
         Interest received                          $     4010|/$     3470|}$     3470/$     3494   $    3491   $    3465   $    3441   $   3452    $   3473   $    3491   $    3516   $    3,542
        Rental income                               $     1,290]}$    1200}$      1199/$      1380  $    1469   $    1509   $    1539   $    1571   $   1602   $    1634   $    1,666  $    1,700
        Non-capital grants and contributions        $     4976]/$     5418]}$     5752]}$    5230   $    5099   $    5081   $    5079   $   508     $   5080   $    5081   $    5079   $    5,080
        Borrowing costs                             (S    1,271) |(G += 1,126) |($ + 1,126) |($ + 1,016) (S 849) (S   667) (S     470) (S$   264) (S ~—: 122) (S$     96) (S      79) ($      63)
        Other cash flows from operating activities  S       11))5       -    $      -    $     -    $      -    $      -    $      -    $     -    $      -    $      -    $      -    $      -
        Net cash flow from operating activities     $    13,673|$    18,658] $   18,296] $  18,860   $  20,160  $   20,893  $   21,560  $  21,966   $  22,376  $   22,785  $   22,748  $   22,061
      Cash flows from investing activities
         Payments for property, plant and equipment (S  28,809) |($ 23,259) |($ 31,419) |($ 23,621) (S$ 25,865) ($ 26,784) (S$ 20,776) ($  20,586) ($  23,221) ($ 22,539) ($  22,473) ($  22,749)
        Payments for intangible assets              (S   2,063) |(S + 1,364) |($ 1,449)|($    600) (§     250) (S$    250) (S$    250) (S$   250) (S$    250) (§     250) (S$    250)  $      :
         Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations | $ 7,415]$   8775|$     12861]/$    6680   $    5012   $    5236   $    3762   $   3312    $   3312   $    3312   $    3612   $    3,312
        Other cash flows from investing activities  $        10|$       -    $      -    $     -    $      -    $      -    $      -    $     -    $      -    $      -    $      -    $      -
        Net cash flow from investing activities     ef eeneeee ae                       ($  17,541) ($  21,103) ($ 24,798) ($  17,264) ($  17,524) ($  20,159) ($ 19,477) ($  19,111) ($  19,437)
      Cash flows from financing activities
        Proceeds from borrowings                    $       - |$      3420/$    3,420] $       40 $        -    $      -    $      -    $     -    $      -    $      -    G$     -    S$     -
        Repayment of borrowings                     (S   2,264) |(S +. 2,636) |(S 2,636) (S$ 3,116) (§   3,329) (S$ 3,511) (S   3,707) (S$  3,892) (S   1,597) (§    734) ($     743) (S$    678)
        Net cash flow from financing activities                                         ($   2,676) ($   3,329) ($  3,511) ($   3,707) ($   3,892) ($   1,597) ($    734) ($     743) ($     678)
       Total cash flows
      Net change in cash and cash equivalent held [($ 12,038)|$ 3,594/($          926) |($   1,355) ($   4,272) ($  4,415)  $     588   $     550   $     620  $    2,574  $    2893   $    1,947
      Opening cash and cash equivalents           fs     55,901] $ 43,942| $ 43,942 | $     43,016   $  41,659  $   37,388  $   32,972  $   33,561  $  34,111  $   34,731  $   37,305  $   40,198
      Closing cash and cash equivalents           |$    43,942 | $ 47,536| $             43,016|$ 41,659 $ 37,388 $ 32,972  $   33,561  $   34,111  $  34,731  $   37,305  $   40,198  $   42,144

       dated 16 May 2019, and subsequent to adoption of the current budget on 18 April 2019.

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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                    17 AUGUST 2020

        Noosa Shire Council
        2020/21 Budget Statements
        For the period ending 30 June
                                                    Current     Original
        Annual Result                                Budget     Budget                                                                Forecast
                                                      2020        riya)       ri         re          2023        2024       PLIY       rays        PL a         FaIyEi)     2029       2030
        Statement of Changes in Equity               $,000       $,000       $,000       AT          AID        AL          AL          A           A           Ae         PAY         PAY
        Asset revaluation reserve                 pt
          Opening balance                          $   50,809) $   68337|  $  68337)   $  85293   $ 102,910   $ 121,044   $ 139,746   $ 159,044  $§ 178826   $ 199.097   $ 219.915   $ 241,277
          Change in asset revaluation surplus      $   17,528] $   16,956] $   16,956] $  17,617  $   18,134  $   18,702  $   19,298  $  19,782  $   20,270  $   20,819  $   21,362  $  21,912
          Closing balance                          $   68,337                          $ 102,910  $ 121,044   $ 139,746   $ 159,044   $ 178,826  $ 199,097   $ 219,915   $ 241.277   $ 263,189
        Retained surplus
          Opening balance                          $  991,767 | $1,000,964 | $1,000,964 | $1,013,612 $1,021,652 $1,028,686 $1,036,137 $1,042,262 $1,047,817  $1,053,307  $1,058,706  $1,064,543
          Net result                               $    9197}  $    8956]  $   12648}  $   8040   $    7,034  $    7452   $    6125   $   5555   $    5489   $    5400   $    5836   $   5,508
          Closing balance                          $ 1,000,964 | $1,009,920            $1,021,652 $1,028,686  $1,036,137  $1,042,262  $1,047,817 $1,053,307  $1,058,706  $1,064,543  $1,070,050
        Total
          Opening balance                          $ 1,042,576 | $1,069,301 | $1,069,301} $1,098,905 $1,124,562 $1,149,730 $1,175,884 $1,201,306 $1,226,644  $1,252,403  $1,278,622  $1,305,820
          Net result                               $    9197)  $    8956)  $   12648)  $   8040   $    7034   $    7452   $    6125   $   5555   $    5489   $    5400   $    5836   $   5,508
          Change in asset revaluation surplus      $   17,528) $   16,956) $   16956]  $  17,617  $   18134   $   18,702  $   19,298  $  19,782  $   20,270  $   20819   $   21,362  $  21,912
          Closing balance                          $ 1,069,301 | $1,095,213 | $1,098,905 | $1,124,562 $1,149,730 $1,175,884 $1,201,306 $1,226,644 $1,252,403 $1,278,622  $1,305,820  $1,333,239

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Section 18

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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                          17 AUGUST 2020

        Noosa Shire Council
       2020/21 Budget Statements
        For the period ending 30 June
     eget                                        | euaget_|         PRT rarget_                                                             nee
                                         budget      Budget                    Target
                                         rar at)       2021         2021                  Pare          ralr a)      2024        2025         2026        2027         2028        rai P 2!)    rate)
       Operating Surplus Ratio            0.0%         -1.9%       -2.3%      0-10%        0.6%         0.0%         0.2%        0.3%         0.2%        0.2%         0.1%         0.2%        0.2%
       Net Financial Liabilities Ratio   94%          -11.1%        6.3%      <60%         -7.5%        6.5%        -5.6%        94%         -13.1%      -14.8%       -17.3%       -19.9%      -21.5%
       Asset Sustainability Ratio        108.4%        87.5%       101.5%      >90%       107.2%       122.0%       124.1%       92.5%      90.0%        95.5%       94.4%         93.5%        98.0%

       Operating Surplus Ratio
       Measures the extent to which revenues raised cover operational expenses
       only or are available for capital funding purposes or other purposes.
       Calculation: Net operating result divided by total operating revenue, expressed as a % (excluding capital revenue or expenses).
       Target: between 0% and 10%.

       Net Financial Liabilities Ratio
       Measures the extent to which the net financial liabilities of Council can
       be repaid from operating revenues.
       Calculation: (total liabilities less current assets) divided by
       total operating revenue, expressed as a %.
       Target: not greater than 60%.

       Asset Sustainability Ratio
       This ratio reflects the extent to which the assets managed by Council
       are being replaced as they reach the end of their useful lives.
       Calculation: capital expenditure on the replacement of infrastructure assets
       (renewals) divided by depreciation expense, expressed as a %.
       This includes infrastructure as well as plant and equipment.
       Intangibles are excluded.
       Target: greater than 90%.

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Section 19

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                          17 AUGUST 2020


7         FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JULY 2020

Author                Manager Financial Services, Trent Grauf
                      Corporate Services Department

Index                 ECM/ Subject/ 22.09 – Monthly Financial Performance Report

Attachments           1.       Statement of Income and Expenditure (Profit & Loss and Capital)
                      2.       Statement of Financial Position
                      3.       Statement of Cash Flows
                      4.       Summary of Materials and Services Expenditure


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Performance against current budget for the month of July 2020 aligns with YTD budget at this early
stage of the new financial year. Note that budget review (BR1) carryovers (also included in the
meeting agenda) have not yet been adopted and are excluded from these results.

 YTD Financial Performance Summary
                                        Budget            Actual         Variance          Variance           Status
                                           $m                $m               $m                 %
 Operating Revenue                        $37.5            $38.2                   $0.7           1.9%       On Track
 Operating Expense                            $9.0           $8.9                  $0.0           0.1%       On Track
 Operating Position                       $28.6            $29.3                   $0.7           2.5%
 Capital Revenue                              $1.0           $0.9             ($0.1)             (9.9%)      On Track
 Capital Expenditure*                         $0.3           $0.4             ($0.1)         (44.6%)         On Track
* Reflects constructed assets and intangibles only (excludes contributed)


Financial statements including Statement of Income & Expenditure, Statement of Financial
Position (balance sheet), and Statement of Cash Flows are included as attachments for information
for Council.

Figure 1: Actual Performance Compared to Budget

    $45
                                                     YTD Budget ($m)
    $40                    $37.5      $38.2          YTD Actual ($m)
    $35
    $30
    $25
    $20
    $15
                                                                            $9.0          $8.9
    $10
     $5
     $-
                      Operating Revenue                                Operating Expenditure




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Section 20

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                          17 AUGUST 2020


Council’s performance against key measures of financial sustainability have been calculated as at
July 2020. These indicators enable the reader to assess Council’s success in managing its budget,
cash and debt as well as undertaking sustainable asset management. The table below contains a
snapshot of a number of key measures, with full detail included in the report.

 YTD Measures of Financial Sustainability
                                     Target          Current     Actual YTD
                                                     Budget
 Operating Surplus Ratio            0-10%           -0.9%          76.6%          On Track
 Net Financial Liabilities Ratio    <60%            -11.1%         -48.9%         On Track
 Cash Cover Ratio                  3 months      6.6 months      8.5 months       On Track
 Asset Sustainability Ratio         > 90%           87.5%           0.3%          On Track


RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting
dated 17 August 2020 outlining July 2020 year to date financial performance against budget,
including performance against key financial sustainability indicators.


REPORT
Operating Revenue (YTD Benchmark 8.3%)
Council has received 40% ($38.2 million) of its operating revenue budget ($96.2 million).
Commentary on each revenue category is provided below.

 Category              Summary                           Comments
 Rates and Levies      $35.5 million (52%) of the             Waste utility charges $327k above YTD budget
                       annual budget of $68.4                  (53% or $6.5 million of $6.2 million budget
                       million has been earned                 earned), due to recovery of commercial
                                                               collection services impacted by COVID-19
 Fees and              $973k (15%) of the $6.6                Plumbing application fees $63k above YTD
 Charges               million annual budget has               budget (21% or $214k of $1.0 million budget
                       been earned                             earned)
                                                              Local laws fees $39k above YTD budget (34%
                                                               or $493k of $1.5 million budget earned)
 Sale of Goods         $662k (9%) of the $7.3                 Holiday Park sales $126k above YTD budget
 and Services          million budget has been                 (16% or $263k of $1.6 million budget earned) –
                       received                                Parks have reopened earlier than budgeted
                                                               following COVID-19 pandemic related
                                                               closures. Positive revenue variances will be
                                                               offset by additional variable operating costs
                                                              Community Facilities (NAC, NLC and The J)
                                                               $93k above YTD budget (7% or $93k of $1.5
                                                               million budget earned) – Facilities have
                                                               reopened earlier than budgeted following
                                                               COVID-19 pandemic related closures. Positive
                                                               revenue variances will be offset by additional
                                                               variable operating costs
                                                              Waste management sale of recoverable
                                                               materials $41k below YTD budget (7% or
                                                               $290k of $4.0 million budget earned)
 Interest              $32k (4%) of the $870k                 Recent downward movements in interest rates
 Received              annual budget has been                  will impact on Council’s interest revenue on
                       earned                                  cash invested, and will need to be monitored

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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                                    17 AUGUST 2020


 Category               Summary                                Comments
 Unitywater             On track                               Nil
 Dividend and
 Tax
 Other Revenue          $206k (10%) of the $2.0                      Recoupment of Unitywater charges from
                        million budget has been                       lessees $55k above YTD budget - offset by
                        earned                                        additional utility charge expenses
 Operating              $840k (16%) of the $5.4                      Operating grants are in line with budget
 Grants,                million budget has been                       expectations at this stage
 Subsidies              received                                     50% ($1.2 million) of the financial assistance
                                                                      grant was again prepaid in May 2020 and may
                                                                      impact on Council’s 2020/21 final operating
                                                                      position if the prepayment approach is
                                                                      discontinued by the Australian government
 Unitywater             On track                                     Unitywater distributions are fixed each year so
 Distributions                                                        little budget variance risk
                                                                     Unitywater have advised that distributions will
                                                                      not change due to any COVID-19 impacts on
                                                                      its financial position

Figure 2: Operating Revenue Position by Type (Excluding Rates)

  $1.2
                                                                             YTD Budget ($m)
                 $1.0
  $1.0   $0.9                                                                YTD Actual ($m)
                                                                                                $0.8
                                                                                     $0.8
  $0.8
                                             $0.7

  $0.6                                $0.5

  $0.4

  $0.2                                              $0.1 $0.1                 $0.1
                        $0.0 $0.0                                    $0.1
                                                                                                       $-          $-
  $0.0
                                                                            Other
             Charges




                                                     Income




                                                                                       Grants
                                       Goods &




                                                                                                            Unitywater
                                       Services
                                       Sales of




                                                      Rental
                           Interest
             Fees &




                                                                                                             Share of




Operating Expenditure (YTD Benchmark 8.3%)
Actual operating expenditure is currently 9% ($8.9 million) of full year budget ($98.0 million).
Detailed commentary for each expenditure category is provided below.

 Category               Summary                                Comments
 Employee Costs         $2.6 million (8%) of the                     Under expenditure for permanent staff salaries
                        annual budget of $34.7                        and wages ($191k) partially offset by additional
                        million has been expended                     spend on casual staff and external labour hire
                                                                      ($93k).
 Materials and          $4.6 million (11%) of the                    Development Assessment legal appeals $74k
 Services               $42.7 million annual budget                   below YTD budget (2% or $17k of $1.1 million
                        has been expended.                            budget spent)
                                                                     Waste Management costs for landfill operation
                                                                      and waste collection $34k below YTD budget
                                                                      (7% or $673k of $9.8 million budget spent

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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                                                                            17 AUGUST 2020


 Category                                Summary                                                  Comments
 Finance Costs                           On track                                                 Nil
 Depreciation                            On track                                                 Nil
 Other Expenses                          On track                                                 Nil

Figure 3: Operating Expenditure Position by Type

$5.0                                                     $4.7 $4.6
                                                                                                  YTD Budget ($m)
$4.5
$4.0                                                                                              YTD Actual ($m)
$3.5
$3.0        $2.6 $2.6
$2.5
$2.0                                                                                                     $1.6 $1.6
$1.5
$1.0
$0.5                                                                     $0.1 $0.1                                                        $0.0             $-
$0.0
                                                            Materials




                                                                                Finance Costs




                                                                                                            Depreciation
               Employees




                                                                                                                                                   Other
Capital Revenue
YTD capital revenue of $900k received comprises cash contributions from developers ($69k) and
capital grants ($831k). Note that the timing of capital grant receipts are generally dependent on the
timing of grant conditions and also capital delivery performance, and that the timing of the receipt
of developer contributions (both cash and contributed) is unpredictable.

Figure 4: Capital Revenue by Type

 $0.9                                                                   $0.8                    $0.8
 $0.8
 $0.7                                                                                                          YTD Budget ($m)
                                                                                                               YTD Actual ($m)
 $0.6
 $0.5
 $0.4
 $0.3
                           $0.2
 $0.2
                                                  $0.1
 $0.1
                                                                                                                           $-                 $-
 $0.0
                                  Contributions




                                                                               Subsidies




                                                                                                                                Contributed
                                                                                Grants /




                                                                                                                                  Assets
                                     Cash




Capital Program
Actual capital expenditure (excluding commitments) is $420k (YTD budget $291k). Capital
carryovers included in the budget review will increase the total capital program. Detailed discussion
of progress in the delivery of the capital works program is provided through a separate report by
the Asset Planning Manager.

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Figure 5: Capital Program Delivery Performance

 $0.4
                                              YTD Budget ($m)
                                    $0.3
 $0.3                                         YTD Actual ($m)

 $0.3
                      $0.2
 $0.2

 $0.2
                                                                          $0.1

 $0.1                                                       $0.1


 $0.1

 $0.0
                        Capital works                         Other capital



Cash Management and Investment Performance
Total cash on hand at the end of July was $56 million. Included in this balance are funds held in
trust and for restricted purposes (e.g. unexpended levy and grant funds), the prepaid financial
assistance grant, July rates payments beginning to flow in, and unspent monies committed for
funding capital projects which are underway and will likely carryover into the 2020/21 financial year.
The pie charts on the following page present the mix of cash held at July 2020 by agency (graph
on the left) and by credit risk rating (graph on the right). All funds have been invested in accordance
with the Investment Policy and in consideration of the principles of ethical investment, preservation
of capital, return on investment and counterparty thresholds

Figure 6: Closing Cash Held by Agency and Credit Rating



                                                               A1 +
                CBA
                                                           (CBA + NAB +
                12%
                                                             Wpac)…




                                                                                  A1 +
                                    QTC                                          (QTC)
                                    88%                                           88%




The following chart monitors the year-to-date trend on total cash and the agencies invested. The
bi-annual issue of rates and levies occurred in July, which will increase to cash balances during
July through to September. During July, $5 million was withdrawn from QTC cash deposits to fund
operating and capital expenditure commitments incurred during the month.



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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                             17 AUGUST 2020


Figure 7: 12 Month Trend of Cash Invested by Agency
 90,000,000


 80,000,000


 70,000,000


 60,000,000


 50,000,000


 40,000,000


 30,000,000


 20,000,000


 10,000,000


         -
             Aug-19   Sep-19   Oct-19   Nov-19   Dec-19   Jan-20    Feb-20   Mar-20   Apr-20   May-20   Jun-20     Jul-20


              Bendigo TD        Westpac TD         NAB TD          Suncorp TD         CBA TD       QTC           CBA Operating



Measures of Financial Sustainability
The following table incorporates a set of financial sustainability indicators to further assist in
managing Council financial performance. There are no current emerging risks regarding
performance noting the financial year has only just commenced.

 Category                                                                         Comments
 Operating Surplus Ratio                                                              Intent: Identifies the extent to which
                                                                                       revenues cover operational expenses,
                                                                                       to ensure community equity is not
                                                                                       degraded
                                                                                      Target: 0 – 10%
                                                                                      Result: 77%
                                                                                      Comment: The high ratio reflects the
                                                                                       levying of rates in July, which will
                                                                                       degrade as expenditure occurs on
                                                                                       operations through to the next rate run
                                                                                       in January 2021




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Category                           Comments
Cash Expense Cover                    Intent: Indicates how long council can
                                       continue paying its day-to-day
                                       expenses from cash at bank without
                                       needing additional cash flows
                                      Target: > 3 months
                                      Result: 8.5 months
                                      Comment: Whilst current cash cover
                                       remains above target, business as
                                       usual expenditure and any negative
                                       COVID-19 pandemic financial impacts
                                       through to 30 June 2021 will degrade
                                       Council’s cash holdings.


Asset Sustainability Ratio            Intent: Measures the extent to which
                                       assets are being replaced as their
                                       condition degrades to ensure service
                                       potential is maintained
                                      Target: 90% of depreciation budget
                                       spent on renewals annually
                                      Result: In line with budget
                                      Comment: The capital program has
                                       only just commenced. It is expected
                                       that the ratio will progressively
                                       increase each month as expenditure
                                       on renewals occurs.
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio       Intent: Outlines the level that net
                                       Council debt can be serviced by
                                       operating revenues. A ratio below zero
                                       implies that liabilities are less than
                                       cash (and other current assets) and
                                       there is adequate borrowing capacity
                                       available if needed.
                                      Target: less than 60%
                                      Result: -48.9%
                                      Comment: Council has low debt
                                       levels and strong cash holdings. The
                                       July rates revenue also inflates the
                                       YTD actual outcome



Investment Return                     Intent: Ensure appropriate return on
                                       investment yield for cash at bank.
                                      Target: 0.25% above current
                                       Bloomberg commonwealth 10 year
                                       bond rate yield (0.1%)
                                      Result: 0.81%
                                      Comment: Regardless of the current
                                       levels of low long term bond and
                                       interest rates (due to current economic
                                       conditions), Council’s investment
                                       return still remains above target




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 Category                                                           Comments
 Rates in Arrears                                                      Intent: Ensuring that the amount of
                                                                        unpaid rates remains sustainable and
                                                                        does not negatively impact cash flows
                                                                       Target: 5% industry benchmark
                                                                       Result: 5.8%
                                                                       Comment: Regardless of being at the
                                                                        low point in the cycle (with July rates
                                                                        becoming due in August and
                                                                        September), the rate arrears ratio may
                                                                        increase as the economic impacts of
                                                                        the pandemic are realised over the
                                                                        next 12-24 months.



Previous Council Consideration
Nil.

Finance
As above.

Risks & Opportunities
Council’s risk register includes a number of risks that could impact on ongoing financial
sustainability. Effective budget management and reporting is an important risk mitigation tool.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.

Internal Consultation
All areas of Council are consulted as part of the regular monitoring of budget performance.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

 X     Chief Executive Officer   X   Community Services                         X   Corporate Services
       Executive Officer             Director                                   X   Director
       Executive Support             Community Development                      X   Financial Services
                                     Community Facilities                           ICT
                                     Libraries & Galleries                          Procurement & Fleet
                                     Local Laws                                     Property
                                     Waste & Environmental Health                   Revenue Services

 X     Executive Services        X   Environment & Sustainable Development      X   Infrastructure Services
       Director                      Director                                       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                    Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                    Design and Delivery




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                                      Attachment 1




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                                                                                                      Attachment 1

 Profit and Loss Statement
 Revenue
    Recurrent Revenue
    Rates, levies and charges                         68,388        35,126          36,512          386        52%
    Fees and charges                                   6,640           915            973             57       15%
    interest recewed                                    870             ae            32             (12)      4%
   Sale of Goods and major services                    7.254           483           662             179       o%
    Sale of contract and recoverable works               23               -             0              oO      0%
    Rental & lease income                              1,197            99            101              2        8%
   Other income                                         771             61            105             “4       4%
    Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations     5406            783            840            57        16%
    Unitywater Distributions                           5.650              -             -              -       0%
                                                     96,198         37,511         38,226            714       40%
 Expenses
    Recurrent Expenses
   Employee benefits                                  34,656          2.598         2,643            44         8%
   Materials and services                            42,671          4.661           4,597           (64)      11%
    Finance costs                                      1,538            82            122            40         8%
   Depreciation                                       18,963          1,580          1,580             -        8%
   Other expenses                                        189            30              -            (30)      0%
                                                      98,017          8,953         8,943            (10)       9%
Operating Result                                       B19)         28.5598        28.282
 Summary of Capital Revenue and Expenditure
 Capital Funding
   Capital cash contributions and infrastructure charges 1,521          168           68             (99)       5%
    Contributed assets                                2,000               -             -              -       o%
    Capital grants and subsidies                       7.254           832            832              -       11%
    Cash / revenue                                    14,842          (709)         (485)           224        -3%
    New loan borrowings                                3.420              -             -              -       0%
    — revenue                                              -              -             -              -       o%
 Capital Expenditure
    Contributed assets                                2,000               -             -              -       o%
   Capital works - constructed assets                 21419           202             304            102        1%
    Capital works - other capital                      3,204            89            116             27       4%
    Loan redemption                                    2414               -             -              -       0%
    a Capa & pontine                                       -              -            i              =        0%

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                                                                                                        Attachment 2

   Current Assets
        Cash and cash equivalents                                  38.144                56.473                 55,981
        Trade and other receivables                                  9.174               40,254                  6,565
       Inventories                                                    330                    181                   219
        Other current assets                                          501                 3.301                  4.887
                                                                   43.148                100.209                67,651
        Non Current Assets held for sale                                 -                     -                     -
   Total Current Assets                                            48,148                100.209                67,651
   Non Current Assets
        Trade and other receivables                                49.218                49.503                 48.218
        Other non current Assets                                         7                     -                     7
       Investments                                                  78,377               60.978                 60,978
        Investment property                                          4.167                 3,000                 4,167
        Property, plant and equipment                              923,966              907.228                876,478
        intangible assets                                              BE                         BGS
  Total Non Current Assets                          —_____ 1.063.303 027.285                                    GT
  Total Assets                                               EAST                        TAGE                1.064 1
   Current Liabilities
        Trade and other payables                                     4.064                12,158                 8,125
       Borrowings                                                   2,508                  3,123                   632
       Provisions                                                    4.061                 3.241                 4,831
       Other                                                          675                   886                  2,581
   Total Current Liabilities                                        12.203               19.410                 16,169
   Non Current Liabilities
        Trade and other payables                                         -                     -                     -
       Borrowings                                                   18,108                18.493                23,600
   Total Non Current Liabilities                                   29,036                33,800                 35,086
 Total Liabilities                                                   2S                SBI                    S255
 NetCommunityAssets                                             4,070,212             1,074,285             1,013,160.
   Community Equity
        Asset Revaluation Surplus                                  75,746                68,009                 41,740
        Retained Surplus / (Defeciency)                                  -                     -                     -
        Shire Capital                                              904.466              976,087                956,885
        Current Year Net aie                                             -               30.188                 14,535

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                                                                                                       Attachment 3

  Cash flows from operating activities
       Cash Flows from Operating Activities
       Receipts from Customers                                            85,969             4,062            92,507
        Payments to Suppliers and Employees                               (34,340)          (6,668)           (78,821)
                                                                           1,629            (2,004)           13,776
       Receipts -
       Investment and Interest Revenue Received                            4,010               32              4,763
        Rental Income                                                      1,200               101             1,281
       Non Capital Grants and Contributions                                4,976              840              5,447
       Income Tax Equivalent Recewed                                       1,200                 -             1754
       Income from Equity investments                                      1,850                 -             1,487
        Payments:
       Borrowing Costs                                                         -                 -                 -
       Interest Expense                                                    (1,282)               )              (133)
       ‘Net Cash Inflowi(Outflow) from Operating Activities = =           43.673            (1.036)          28.375
  ‘Cash Flows from Investing Activities

       Proceeds of Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment                     10                  -               383
       Grants, Subsidies, Contributions and Donations                      7.415              900              5,140
        Payments:
        Payments of Property, Plant and Equipment                        (28,809)           (1,123)           (24,848)
       Payments for Intangible Assets                                     (2,063)             708              (1,347)
       Net Movement in Loans and Advances                                      -                 -              (625)
       ‘Net Cash Inflowi(Qutflow) from Investing Activities ==           (23.487)             ABB            (21.297)
   (Cash Flows from Financing Activities

       Proceeds from Borrowings                                                -                 -                 -
        Payments:
       Repayment of Borrowings                                            (2,284)                -            (15,280)
       ‘Net Cash Inflowi(Qutflow) from Financing Activities ==           (2.264)      = (15.290)
       ‘Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalentsheld =       (12,038)            (S50)            18.212)
       Cash and Cash Equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 55,981           57,023             64,193
       ‘Cash and Cash Equivalents at the end ofthe reporting period =    43.943            S6ATS_            55.981

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                                                                                                                 Attachment 4

        Materials and services
       Advertising and Marketing                                168              12               7              (6)        4%
       Administration Supplies and Consumables                  673              45              33             (12)        5%
       Audit Expenditure                                        160                -               -               -        0%
        Communications and IT                                   678              53              12             (41)        2%
        Commission Paid                                        605               51              73              22        12%
        Consultancy Services                                    885             53               52              (1)        6%
        Contract Services                                    20,302            1,224           1,224             (0)        6%
        Contributions, Donations, Sponsorship and Prizes       3,360           1,262           1,261             (2)       38%
       Electricity                                             1,639            119             111              (7)        7%
        Internal Fleet Costs and External Plant Hire           1,615            196             184             (11)       11%
        Grants Paid to Community Organisations                 1,578            157             159               2        10%
        Insurance                                              625             530             621               91        99%
        Legal Expenses                                         1,105            86               24             (62)        2%
        Operating Leases and Rentals                            256             54               52              (3)       20%
        Software and Maintenance                               2,003            96              149              53         7%
        Subscriptions and Registrations                        263              147             158               11       60%
       Waste Levy Payments                                     1,185            96              64              (31)        5%
       Water and Sewerage Charges                              1,091            80               38             (43)        3%
       All Other Materials and Services                        4,481           398              376             (23)        8%
                                                             42,671           4,661            4,597            (64)       11%

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8    FIRE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS UPDATE

Author             Environment Services Manager, Craig Doolan
                   Economic Development Manager, Anthony Dow
                   Environment & Sustainable Development Department

Index              ECM/ Fire Management Plan

Attachments        Nil


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Noosa experienced an unprecedented fire season in 2019 with wildfires burning thousands of
hectares and a number of homes and structures being lost or damaged at Peregian Beach and
Cooroibah. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of Council’s fire management
program and outline what fire management actions are underway in preparation for the 2020
season and beyond.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Environment Services Manager and Economic Development
Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 August 2020 providing an update on fire
management actions currently underway to enhance community safety.


REPORT
The management of fire risk in the Noosa Shire is a partnership between Council, Queensland
Parks and Wildlife Service, Queensland Fire & Emergency Services, other land management
agencies, and the community in general. Only through cooperation and a multi-faceted approach
can we effectively mitigate and reduce the risk to life and property by fire.
This report outlines Council’s current approached to fire management, approaches to the 2020 fire
season, and initiatives for the longer-term that are currently under way. There are three broad
areas to this approach:
1.   Management of bushland areas
2.   Working with the community
3.   Technology and future solutions.

1.   Management of Bushland Areas
Noosa Council currently has management responsibilities for 178 Bushland Reserves (public areas
managed primarily for conservation) that cover a total of 3,469ha. These areas include Council
freehold as well as State land that Council manages as trustee. Council Bushland Reserve
represents less than 4% of all land in Noosa, with significant larger portions of native habitat
present in National Park and on private land.
There are a number of key actions Council undertakes to mitigate the fire risk inherent in bushland
areas and reserves – implementation of fuel reduction zones, weed management and bushland
management, creation of fire access trails, and undertaking controlled burns. Every reserve is
different and not all actions are suitable for each one.
Forward planning
The Environment Services Branch has a program of planned burns and fire trial works for
2020/2021. The Bushland Reserve Fire Management Plan (FMP) identifies the highest priority

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reserves for bushfire mitigation works. This FMP is currently being updated based on new bushfire
data and information, particularly in relation to climate change and the longer and more intense
bushfire seasons we are likely to experience as a result.
The new FMP will come to Council before the end of the year, and will inform the way we manage
bushland for fire mitigation into the future. It will have a couple of key differences to the previous
plan:
     It considers risk associated with all reserves mapped as Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity
      and higher, not just those above 10ha.
     It provides clearer parameters for the width of fire access trails and fuel reduction zones
      around the reserves.
Individual reserves that are assessed as potentially high risk often also have site-specific Fire
Management Plans. These provide for specific, localised actions for that individual reserve.
Currently 33 of our Council-managed bushland reserves have their own FMP, noting that some of
these are now some years old.
Council has also dedicated funding towards the development of localised multi-agency fire plans
for a few of the highest risk areas in Noosa. The intent of these plans will be to ensure that where
there are multiple agencies managing land in higher risk areas, practices are developed to ensure
all agencies work closely together in a coordinated manner and that key community stakeholders
are also engaged in the process. A scope for this work is currently being developed, with
stakeholder engagement to begin in the second half of 2020. It is anticipated that these area-
specific plans will drive mitigation efforts at these locations from 2021 onwards.
Fire access trails & Fuel reduction zones
Fire access trails within Council-managed Bushland Reserves make up a total length of 62km and
facilitate access for fire appliances (vehicles) for the purposes of controlling fire. Council is also
responsible for maintenance of some fire trails between the Noosa National Park and properties in
the Castaways Beach area, and the State Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
(DNRME) is responsible in some other coastal areas.
Fire trails are not intended to be ‘fire breaks’ that provide a complete barrier between fire and
properties, but are designed for access by emergency services to protect life and property. The
width and type of the fire trail depends on topography and requirements for a safe separation
between fire crews and vegetation. In some areas it is not possible to provide a clear break, such
as steep slopes, and in these cases fuel reduction will be undertaken instead.
Fuel reduction zones are defined as areas in which fuel levels have been reduced for the prime
role of reducing wildfire intensity. Fuel reduction zones are generally used when a reserve is
deemed not able to safely conduct planned burn activities or when a functional fire trail is not able
to be established, for example on steeply sloping land.
Council has an ongoing program of improvements, widening and new fire access trails underway.
As well as the normal maintenance of 62km of trails, Council has a range of fire access trail
widening and establishment of new trails planned for the 20/21 financial year. The table below
outlines some of the priority actions for the next year.




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  Bushland Area                         Management Action
  Heritage Park Bushland Reserve        As per the management plan for the Parklands area, a
                                        significant new fire trail will be established at the back of the
                                        properties around the reserve.
  Lake Doonella Bushland Reserve        A new development here has restricted access through a
                                        previously used block, so a new trail will be developed.
  Alyxia Nature Refuge                  There is the remnants of old trail here that is being re-
                                        established.
  Weyba Bushland Reserve South          Establishment of a new trail
  Yunaman Bushland Reserve              Top end of a slope, fuel reduction zone, combination of widening
                                        and vegetation management
  Peregian Beach Foreshore Reserve      Establishment of a mix of new trail and fuel reduction zones,
  South                                 depending on landscape.
  Girraween Nature Refuge               In preparation for one of our burns in 2021/22, a containment
                                        line in the burn area will be created, as well as a small
                                        expansion area around the waste treatment plant.
  Dolphin Bay Drainage Reserve          Widening of existing fire trail, in support of QPWS access for fire
                                        management.
  Weyba Nature Refuge                   In preparation for a controlled burn, a temporary control line
                                        through some heath will be created.

Planned burning
Council currently undertakes some planned burns within its bushland reserves. These are
prioritised using the State Planning Policy Potential Bushfire Intensity (PBI) mapping which
identifies bushfire prone areas across the Queensland. The CSIRO developed the methodology
for the fire hazard mapping based on vegetation type, fuel load, slope and fire weather severity.
The mapping identifies areas of medium, high and very high fire hazard, and fire management
actions are prioritised accordingly.




  Image: Mapping example – taken from Natural hazards, risk and resilience – Bushfire. State Planning
                             Policy – state interest guidance material.
This is coupled with the State Bushfire Interface Zone mapping to provide a prioritised annual
program of works. This mapping is based on the intensity of a vegetation fire within 100 meters of
assets such as buildings. Sites with the highest Bushfire Interface rating are given the highest risk
rating.




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                       Image: An example of Bushfire Interface Zone mapping.
      The green areas are the 100m Bushfire Interface Zone in relation to vegetation and buildings.
Working in partnership
Council staff work closely with other land managers when it comes to fire mitigation, especially the
Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service (QPWS). Council staff met with representatives of both local
QPWS regions in early March and discussed, in detail, proposed control burns for the Noosa area
for 2020 and 2021. This is an opportunity to coordinate programs, identify areas to work together
and to support each other with resources where possible.
Council, together with QPWS, Queensland Fire & Emergency Services, other State agencies
(DNRME and DTMR) and land managers (Seqwater, HQ Plantations), are represented on the Area
Fire Management Group (AFMG). The AFMG have developed the annual 2020 Noosa Bushfire
Risk Mitigation Plan, which is part of the state-wide Operation Coolburn Program. This program
will be reviewed in August with all representatives coming back together for a pre-fire season
workshop to review the success of the program so far, and preparedness for the coming months
as we move out of fire mitigation season and into fire management season.
Council controlled burns are currently performed by contractors, with a contract already in place
for the whole 2020/21 program. There are as many as seven planned burns scheduled for the
year, but the ability to deliver on these will depend on weather. This has already proven challenging
with regular rain in July making it difficult to conduct burns before it gets too risky to do so in 2020.
A controlled burn was completed at the Cooloothin Creek Nature Reserve in early May, and a burn
at the Noosa Landfill site has been scheduled but has had to be cancelled due to it being too wet,
however it is still hoped that this burn will occur in August. The table below shows the highest
priority burns for 2020 and 2021.


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               Reserve Name                     Fuel Assessment                  Purpose/Type
            Weyba Nature Refuge                     Very High              Ecological/Hazard reduction
          Beach Road Nature Refuge                    High                      Hazard reduction
          Girraween Nature Refuge                     High                     Hazard Reduction
          Bill Huxley Nature Refuge                   High                     Hazard Reduction
                Noosa Landfill                      Very High                  Hazard Reduction

Planned burns are completed by suitably qualified contractors and are required to be performed in
accordance with the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council, Department of
Environment & Science Planned Burn Guidelines and SEQ Fire & Biodiversity Consortium Fire
Management Operations Manual.
Customer requests
With last year’s fire season fresh in everyone’s mind, there is understandable anxiety in some
sections of the community. Some residents living in close proximity to bushland can experience
greater levels of concern, whereas others highly value the bushland areas and it is often the reason
people live in these areas. The retention and protection of vegetation is key to the character of
Noosa.
Requests to remove vegetation on Council land adjacent to properties, or to create fuel reduction
zones, is based on the assessed risk. It is not possible to undertake fire management actions
across all reserves at once, priorities for works are based on risk assessments across the entire
bushland reserve network as outlined above.
Consideration is also given to the social risk posed by who is living nearby. In some circumstances,
residents with limited access (such as only one road in and out) or with limited mobility (such as a
care facility) may warrant higher levels of action than an area with a similar fire risk, but more ability
to evacuate in case of a fire. In these circumstances, Council officers work with the community to
find suitable solutions.
2.      Working with the Community
The Queensland Fire & Emergency Services are the lead agency for community education and
engagement on preparing for fire season. Noosa Council however has a strong role to play,
working with and in liaison with QFES, and also to undertake direct engagement with residents on
fire management and preparedness.
Council’s Community Development Team have been working with impacted communities since
the 2019 fires in community recovery, as per the Noosa Disaster Recovery Plan. In June 2020
Council was awarded a new 2-year position (funded by the Department of Communities)
Community Development Officer – Recovery. This role will be filled in the coming weeks and will
support targeted community engagement with relation to disaster preparedness, building
resilience, and supporting recovery from bushfire and other disasters.
This is not new work, with the Community Development Team undertaking a range of significant
projects already in 2020. To be awarded the funding for the Community Development Officer
(Recovery) role, the State Government requested a Community Development Plan that outlined
key projects that will assist the Noosa region with recovery and build on community resilience and
preparedness in partnership with other agencies. One key project identified in the plan has been
the creation of a network of aged care/retirement villages/in-home care providers to support
disaster preparedness in this high-risk sector. Council will work with QFES to assist the sector to
be better disaster prepared and resilient.
Council officers are also engaging with communities impacted by last year’s bushfire events
(Peregian Beach, Cooroibah, Noosa North Shore/Teewah) to host activities or events to mark the
one year anniversary of the 2019 fires. The intent is to use the anniversary of these events as a
springboard to disaster preparedness for this year, to build on community connection and
resilience, and talk about recovery one year on.


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This culminates in Get Ready Week in October. Get Ready week involves significant
communications around disaster preparedness as we enter the season for fire, floods and
cyclones. Council is developing a downloadable guide to put on the website, Emergency Action
Guide, for disasters generally, not just fire. This will be available in time for Get Ready Week and
support Noosa residents in their disaster preparedness.
The Community Development team, in conjunction with Council’s Disaster Management Officer
and our local QFES Engagement Officer, are working with community groups such as Lake
Cootharaba Residents Association on their Disaster Management Plans and getting prepared as
a community. Community engagement is taking place for local communities to identify risks and
develop their own community-led preparedness and ownership. Officers support these
communities through activities and events that bring communities together and talk about disaster
preparedness.
Another recovery led initiative Council is coordinating is Mental Health First Aid training. The
training will be offered for front line staff working in disaster management (evacuation centres),
disaster recovery and community outreach. Identified front line staff need support with challenging
conversations in times of an emergency/disaster. This training will be rolled out to key community
members (SES, Rural Fire etc.) who are on the front-line when disaster strikes.
In July two additional tabs were added to the Noosa Council Disaster Dashboard, Fire
Management and Bushfire Safety, to help the community quickly find more information about fire
management and community preparedness.




Image: Screenshot from Noosa’s Disaster Dashboard
The Fire Management tab links to Fire Management section of the QPWS website and has a range
of information about fire management on parks and the way QPWS works with other agencies. It
also includes a link to the Park Alerts, which provides updated information on specific parks.
The Bushfire Safety tab links to the Noosa Council page of the Rural Fire Service. This site has
the latest information on fire bans and restrictions, neighbourhood safe places and, at a regional
level, the website has lots of information about Bushfire safety.
3.     Technology and future solutions
After its near miss during the Peregian Beach fire in September 2019, the Peregian Digital Hub set
out to create a program called FireTech Connect which could help accelerate the adoption of
powerful new technologies that hold the key to predicting, preventing, fighting & recovering from
bushfire emergencies around the world.
FireTech Connect, the first program of its kind in the world, was established in February with
funding support from the Federal and State Governments. Seasoned technology entrepreneur,
Leigh Kelson, was appointed in March as Entrepreneur in Residence to lead the program on behalf
of the Hub.



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The program has built up a cohort of 14 cutting-edge technology companies along with a world-
class mentoring panel, network of fire industry experts and corporate partners. The cohort includes
3 local companies, Helitak (aerial suppression system), Fireball International (early detection) and
Bia5 (robotic firefighting). Partners include Cooroy-based McDermott Aviation, Australia’s largest
privately owned heli-aviation company.
An intensive 3-month mentoring process kicks off in August to assist these companies with their
commercial capabilities, culminating in a virtual conference/expo in November where their products
and services will be showcased to a network of emergency services agencies and other potential
customers from around Australia, the USA and Europe.
A key aim of this program is to help Noosa Council get access to the most advanced and innovative
technologies available.
Council’s Disaster Management team will be working closely with the Hub’s FireTech Connect
program to trial promising mitigation technologies and approaches.
Through this Council initiative, Noosa has an opportunity to:
     become the most bushfire-resilient regional community in Australia
     be the preferred headquarter location for a growing number of international FireTech
      companies
     attract leading scientists, researchers and technologists pursuing opportunities in the
      FireTech space
     be a centre of excellence for political and business leaders seeking expertise and learnings
      from best practices in FireTech.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 7 May 2015, Item 2, Page 2
That Council note the report by the Civil Operations Manager and Principal Environment Officer,
to the Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting dated 28 April 2015 and:
A.    Approve the Noosa Bushland Reserve Fire Management Plan 2015 - 2017, shown at
      Attachment 1 to the report;
B.    Note that fire management works proposed for 2015/2016 as set out in the Noosa Bushland
      Reserve Fire Management Action Plan are subject to consideration as part of the 2015/16
      budget process and that fire management works proposed for 2016/2017 will be reviewed
      following the 2015/16 program and will also be subject to future budget consideration.
Finance
For the 2020/21 financial year, Council has almost doubled its budget on fire trail building and
maintenance, to $70,024 on and in Council bushland reserves. There has also been a 71%
increase in budget for controlled burns on Council land, to $83,094, however as explained
throughout this report, the challenges for this activity are less about budget, and more about the
narrow windows to undertake them safely.
Risks & Opportunities
Through climate change, the bushfire season is becoming longer and more intense. This puts
additional pressure on all agencies, including Council, to deliver on bushfire mitigation works within
smaller windows of opportunities. Often the perception of risk by some members of the community
does not match Council technical assessment or perception of risk, based on all the available
information. This can lead to conflict, and the diversion of resources to areas that are a lower risk.
Specialist bushfire contractors are in demand more than ever before, following fires in south-east
Queensland in 2019. This is a highly specialised role that requires significant training, so there are
a limited number of suppliers in the market. This, combined with a narrowing window of


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opportunities to undertake controlled burns, makes the delivery of this part of the fire mitigation
program challenging, regardless of the intent and amount of resources put towards it.
Noosa Council does not maintain a fire response unit or capacity to undertake its own controlled
burns. This will be reviewed as part of the new Fire Management Plan, with consideration given to
how we will deliver on our desire for an increased focus on fire mitigation activities.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
No consultation has occurred directly related to this report, however regular engagement and
consultation occurs with multiple relevant land managers and agencies on Council’s Fire
Management actions.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
    Chief Executive Officer   x   Community Services                          Corporate Services
    Executive Officer             Director                                    Director
    Executive Support         x   Community Development                       Financial Services
                                  Community Facilities                        ICT
                                  Libraries & Galleries                       Procurement & Fleet
                                  Local Laws                                  Property
                                  Waste & Environmental Health                Revenue Services

    Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development   x   Infrastructure Services
    Director                  x   Director                                    Director
    Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                Asset Management
    Customer Service              Development Assessment                      Buildings and Facilities
    Governance                x   Economic Development                        Civil Operations
    People and Culture        x   Environmental Services                  x   Disaster Management
                                  Strategic Land Use Planning                 Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                              Design and Delivery




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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                               17 AUGUST 2020


CLOSED SESSION

9     RAL17/0504 PLANNING &
      ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO D61 OF 2018 REFUSAL OF APPLICATION TO
      RECONFIGURE A LOT (1 INTO 4 LOTS) AT 135 LAKE WEBYA DRIVE, NOOSAVILLE

Author           Manager Development Assessment, Kerri Coyle
                 Environment & Sustainable Development

Index            ECM/ RAL17/0504

Attachments      1.    Amended Subdivision Plan


REASON FOR CLOSED SESSION
This report was considered in closed session in accordance with Section 275 (1) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the
following:
(f)   starting or defending legal proceedings involving the local government
(g)   any action to be taken by the local government under the Planning Act, including deciding
      applications made to it under the Act




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