2019-02-12 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    12 FEBRUARY 2019


Previous Council Consideration
Nil.

Finance
The Department has delivered a strong first half of the 2018/19 year, with total revenue ahead of
budget by $452k (5.2% up) and expenditure $329k below budget (1.6% down). The net position
of the Department sits at a positive variance to budget of $781k.

Solid revenue performance has been seen across most teams, with the most notable positive
variances being revenue from the sale of recyclables up by $133k and regulatory fees and
charges up by $119k. Expenditure relating to employee costs and materials and services is
slightly under budget however this is spread evenly across the department.

Risks & Opportunities
The upcoming introduction of the state-wide waste levy has been delayed to 01 July 2019 which
has provided a more reasonable timeframe to implement this significant change.

Unitywater have agreed to accept negotiated an increased discharge volume for leachate from
the Noosa Landfill during wet weather events. This will greatly assist in mitigating the risk of
leachate potentially escaping into the adjacent environment and the associated negative
environmental outcomes.

Other risks and opportunities currently present within the Department sit within the normal
bounds of those regularly encountered and accepted by Council.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.

Internal Consultation
Branch Managers within the Community Services Department

Departments/Sections Consulted:

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

       Executive Services            Environment & Sustainable Development       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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