2015-03-03 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  3 MARCH 2015


2015/16 Financial implications of three final options

Option 1 - Venue for Hire managed and operated by Council

      Maintenance                                                     $25,000
      Depreciation                                                    $19,440
      Total Operating Cost                                            $44,440

This assumes that venue hire covers other basic costs such as cleaning, electricity, water and
security which would be approximately $36,000. Current revenue from hiring is less than $5,000
per annum, therefore unless there is active marketing of the facility there is a risk that there will
be a shortfall in revenue and additional cost burden to Council.

Option 2 - Arts Centre managed and operated by Council

      Revenue                                                       $ 15,000
      Expenditure                                                   $222,000
        Employee Costs                                              $106,527
        Materials and Services                                       $95,000
        Depreciation                                                 $19,440
        Other Expenses                                               $ 1,033
      Net Cost to Council                                           $207,000


Option 3 - Community Facility with the Cooroy Lower Mill Board as the managing organisation

      Grant to Cooroy Lower Mill Board                               $80,000
      Maintenance                                                    $25,000
      Depreciation                                                   $19,440
      Total Operating Cost                                          $124,440



Capital Works

This current review and previous reviews have highlighted the need for building modifications to
address building constraints and increase potential uses. It is therefore recommended to
consider enhancements across the coming three years. There may be scope for a community
managed model to seek external funding to achieve this.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Consultation and information included:
1. 27 August 2014 - a ‘launch presentation and ‘World Café’ workshop that included information
   on the objectives of the review, and opportunity for questions and contribution of ideas to
   specific questions [Approximately 110 participants ]
2. September to December 2014 - Your Say Noosa, an online discussion open to all community
   members on Council’s website guided by information and questions [Unique Visitors: 1519,
   Visits:2033, Page Views: 5219]
3. September to December 2014 meetings and workshops with the Cooroy Lower Mill Board
   (CLM Board), U3A, the Centre for Ceramic Excellence (CCE), Bruce Cresswell, and other
   interested parties to discuss their ideas and develop up these options proposed by the
   community

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