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AGENDA
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 16 November 2015
commencing at 10am
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton,
Joe Jurisevic, Frank Pardon, Noel Playford, Tony Wellington
“Engagement with our community to protect and enhance our lifestyle”
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Section 2
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 NOVEMBER 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES -
PRESENTATIONS -
ITEMS REFERRED FROM INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE Nil
ITEMS REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE -
2 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – ANIMAL
HUSBANDRY TYPE 2 (INTENSIVE POULTRY FARM) AND ENVIRONMENTALLY
RELEVANT ACTIVITY (ERA 4 – POULTRY FARMING) SITUATED AT 136 TOP
FORESTRY ROAD, RIDGEWOOD (MCU12/0184)
(Previously distributed in Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 19)
Reason for referral: Significance of Issue
3 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
CULTIVATION TYPE 2 – INTENSIVE (GREENHOUSE) & RECONFIGURING A LOT
(ACCESS EASEMENT) SITUATED AT 271 & 305 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE,
LAKE MACDONALD (MCU14/0039 & REC15/0012)
(Previously distributed in Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 56)
Reason for referral: Cr Playford disagrees with the recommendation
6 P&E COURT APPEAL D4159/15 FOR A DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A MIXED USE SHOPPING CENTRE
EXPANSION AND ASSOCIATED OPERATIONAL WORKS AT 28 EENIE CREEK
ROAD, NOOSAVILLE – MCU14/0106 & OPW15/0001
(Previously distributed in Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 99)
Reason for referral: Significance of Issue
9 PROPOSED NOOSA PLAN AMENDMENTS – COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
(Previously distributed in Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 119)
Reason for referral: Significance of Issue
12 BUDGET REVIEW – SEPTEMBER QUARTER 2015/16
(Previously distributed in Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 138)
Reason for referral: Request for further clarification on Noosaville Foreshore
furniture replacement
18 DRAFT NOOSA SHIRE LOCAL ECONOMIC PLAN
(Previously distributed in Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 184)
Reason for referral: Significance of Issue
REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE 3
1 WALLACE PARK FLYING FOXES - MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 3
2 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2015 12
3 NOOSA COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 18
CLOSED SESSION -
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Section 3
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 NOVEMBER 2015
REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
1 WALLACE PARK FLYING FOXES - MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Principal Environment Officer, Peter Milne
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/Fauna/Wildlife
Attachments 1. Summary of Submissions
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 16 November 2015 and:
A. Thank the submitters for their comments on the Ecosure flying fox management options
report;
B. Agree to implement the flying fox management actions as detailed in the report, including
funding of $23,500 for buffer creation in priority management areas as well as interpretive
signage (with funding to be sourced at the next quarterly budget review);
C. Review the effectiveness of flying fox deterrent and camp re-establishment trials currently
being undertaken by other Councils and research organisations and provide a future report
to Council; and
D. Continue to monitor the flying foxes and provide educational material for residents and
visitors.
REPORT
At its Ordinary Meeting of 22 October 2015, Council resolved to commence public consultation
on the Wallace Park Flying Fox Management Options report completed by Ecosure Consulting.
This report provides a summary of the public submissions and makes recommendations on the
management of flying foxes at Wallace Park.
1. Summary of submissions
A total of sixteen (16) submissions were received from nearby residents, other residents, Ivory
Palms Resort, Bat Rescue Incorporated, Noosa Parks Association and Noosa Integrated
Catchment Association. There was a range of comments from the submitters, including:
Support for Ecosure’s recommendations
Want to see the flying foxes moved on
Do not want the flying foxes disturbed in any way
Only support some, but not all of Ecosure’s recommendations
Thought the management options report was inadequate
Identified technical issues with the report but supports investigating measures to re-
introduce flying foxes to Goat Island
Would like to see food corridors established for flying foxes
Did not support wire/netting/flag deterrent trials
Submissions are summarised in Attachment 1, with a response to each submission provided.
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Section 4
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 NOVEMBER 2015
2. Ecosure Recommendations
In its report, Ecosure has recommended against attempts to disperse the flying foxes and has
made nine (9) specific recommendations to mitigate the impacts of flying foxes. These
recommendations are summarised in Table 1 below:
Mitigation type Ecosure recommendation Discussion
1. General mitigation by Encourage residents to The recommendation is
neighbouring landholders implement actions on their land supported through Council
(Note: Council does not including: providing fact sheets and
manage protected fauna Manage forage trees and educational material on request
such as flying foxes, or their shrubs to residents.
impacts, on private land). Cover vehicles, pools and
structures
Install double glazed
windows
Avoid disturbance to flying
foxes
Turn off lighting that may be
used for flying fox navigation
(i.e. Bowls Club)
Create visual/sound/smell
barriers
2. Monitoring Continue to monitor the flying Supported
foxes at Wallace Park and
surrounds.
3. Education Continue consultation and Continued consultation and
education with residents. education (e.g. fact sheets) with
neighbouring landholders is
Provide signage at the park and supported.
at the Bowls Club regarding low
risk of infection. Provision of interpretive signs is
supported, particularly with
information on perceived health
risks.
4. Buffer management Create 10m buffers through This recommendation is
selective vegetation removal supported. The creation of
along high conflict areas. buffers is also consistent with
the Noosa Bushland Reserve
Create additional buffer through Fire Management Plan, which
the use of deterrents. identified Wallace Park as
medium to high fire hazard.
Discuss with Noosa Hospital.
The use of deterrents to
increase buffers is still being
trialled by other Councils. It is
recommended that deterrent
trials be investigated for
potential application in future.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 NOVEMBER 2015
Mitigation type Ecosure recommendation Discussion
5. Deterrent trials Assess the feasibility of using Even if these types of deterrent
deterrents such as wires, were effective in changing fly
netting, and flagging to re-direct out patterns, they are likely to
the flying fox ‘fly-over’ away cause problems elsewhere. It is
from the Bowls Cub and recommended that Council
residents. keep a watching brief on these
types of deterrents.
6. Grants and subsidies Investigate grants and subsidies There are currently no grants or
that may be available to subsidies available to private
residents, associations and landholders. There are
businesses impacted by the government grants available to
flying foxes. sporting associations and this
information has been passed
onto the Bowls Club. There may
be grants available to
businesses.
This recommendation is
generally supported, but there is
currently limited or no
opportunities for funding to
mitigate the impacts of flying
foxes for private landholders
7. Aircraft strike management Communicate with Noosa Officers have previously
Hospital concerning aircraft consulted with the Noosa
strike management Hospital and these discussions
are planned to continue.
8. Planning instruments Consider adequate buffers and Most land neighbouring Wallace
other planning provisions for Park is already developed. Units
new developments are currently being developed at
neighbouring Wallace Park. Riverstone Court. Future
developments could potentially
include expansion of the Noosa
Hospital and new future facilities
at the Wallace Park community
precinct. It is recommended that
any future developments be
advised of the existence of the
flying fox camp.
9. Provide alternative habitat Encourage re-establishment of The recommendation is
the Goat Island roost site supported, but a more effective
through limited disturbance measure is to investigate trials
conducted elsewhere to
encourage re-establishment of
original roost sites (e.g.
reintroduction of flying foxes,
food attractants, scent
attractants modification of
habitat).
Table 1 - Ecosure recommendations and discussion
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3. Final recommendations
In review of the public submissions and Ecosure’s management options report, the following
flying fox management actions are recommended:
Continue education in the form of fact sheets and interpretive signs,
Continue monitoring flying foxes in the Noosa area
Create 10m buffers along common boundaries at priority management areas as per the
Ecosure report
Investigate deterrent trials being conducted by other local governments and research
organisations elsewhere
Continue to consult with the Noosa Hospital concerning aircraft strike management
Investigate trials conducted elsewhere to encourage re-establishment of flying fox camps at
low or no conflict sites
4. Costs
To implement the above actions, costs would be incurred for the creation of vegetation buffers in
priority management areas (as per Ecosure’s management options report), and the production of
interpretive signs. Contractors have been consulted and it is estimated that the works will cost
$23,522.50 as per Table 2 below.
Action Estimate Cost
(subject to final quotes)
Fauna and flora survey prior to selective vegetation clearing $3,000
Create buffers though selective vegetation clearing in priority $14,500
management areas
Vegetation offset plantings $3,000
Interpretive signs $3,000
Total $23,500
Table 2 - Costs to create further vegetation buffers and develop interpretive signs
5. Legislative requirements
The Wallace Park flying fox camp qualifies as a nationally listed camp. Any mitigation actions will
need to comply with the National Referral Guidelines for grey-headed flying fox camps and the
State Code of Practice-Ecologically sustainable management of flying fox-fox roosts. The State
Department of Environment and Heritage will need to be notified two days before commencing
management works. A fauna and flora survey is required to be undertaken prior to works.
6. Consultation
Extensive consultation has been undertaken on the Ecosure Management Options Report. It is
recommended that further on site consultation be undertaken with Noosa Parks Association, the
Wallace Park Bushland Care Group and local residents, prior to initiating vegetation buffer works.
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Section 7
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 NOVEMBER 2015
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting, 22 October 2015, Item 6, Page 7
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 13 October 2015 and:
A. Commence public consultation on the Wallace Park Draft Flying Fox Management Plan;
and
B. Provide a further report to Council on the results of public consultation and recommended
flying fox management actions.
Finance & Risk
Funds will be required to be sourced at the next budget review should Council elect to proceed
with the flying fox management actions surrounding buffer creation and signage. An allocation of
$23,500 is required for the works. The budget review process will be used to find funding for the
works where practicable (i.e. savings within the branch and across the department if required).
If flying foxes are present at the actual work site at the time, costs can substantially increase. For
example, National Referral Guidelines only allow for 2.5hrs of disturbance in a 12 hour period,
preferably at or before sunrise or at sunset, and works must be supervised by a flying fox expert.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Residents neighbouring Wallace Park
Tewantin-Noosa Bowls Club
Ivory Palms Resort
Noosa Parks Association
Noosa Integrated Catchment Association
Wallace Park Bushland Care Volunteers
Noosa Hospital
Flying Fox rescue and Release
Bat Rescue Inc.
Department of Environment & Heritage
Broad consultation through Your Say Noosa and local media
Internal Consultation
Coordinator, Parks and Natural Areas
Manager, Civil Operations
Cr Tony Wellington
Director Corporate Services
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services x Corporate Services
Executive Officer to the Mayor & CEO Community Facilities Financial Services
Executive Support Community Development ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property & Facilities
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Office x Planning & Infrastructure
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services
Customer Service x Civil Operations
Economic Development Infrastructure Planning & Design
Governance x Planning & Environment
Human Resources Strategic Land Use Planning
Sustainability
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Section 8
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ATTACHMENT 1
Ecosure Flying Fox Management Options report: Summary of public consultation submissions
Submitter 1 Concern about smell, bat droppings, health risks. Supported except investigate the
Local resident Support an active management plan involving success of deterrent trails elsewhere
sprinkler system deterrent trial, canopy trimming, first.
15m buffer zones, re-establishment of colony on
Goat Island.
Submitter 2 Over 60 complaints from guests, largely | There is currently no known | Attempting to ‘move the bats on’ is not
Ivory Palms Resort concerning smell. Also staining of car paint. | practical method to ‘move the bats | supported and likely to fail.
Potential negative publicity for resort. Submitter | on’.
would like to see them moved on.
Submitter 3 Enjoys observing the flying colony and does not | Flying foxes are protected by | Council observes Federal and State
Noosa resident want to see the flying foxes harmed. Environmental Law and are not to | law and Codes of Practice for Flying
be harmed. Fox Management .
Submitter 4 Does not agree with Ecosure recommendations: ¢ Council is not responsible for | Continue to encourage residents
Local resident e Education: does not believe education will help wildlife, or the impacts of to implement general mitigation
* Covering of vehicles and structures: does not wildlife, on private land. action on their own land.
believe this is practical e There is no evidence that|« Recommend further buffer
* Double glazing of windows: who pays? dispersals’ have ever worked. management.
e Ecosure used historic | ¢ Recommend investigate the use of
. s rts buff t monitoring data in its deterrents, particularly sprinkler
UPPOr's Dulrer Managemen assessment. systems to increase the buffer
e Initiate smoke, water and noise deterrents. + Investigating subsidy funding areas.
e Manage risks of aircraft strike. was a recommendation by|e Continue discussions with Noosa
Ecosure. Currently there is no Hospital.
e Conduct dispersals after other attempts have Federal, State or Local|e Attempts to disperse are not
been made. Government funding for private recommended as per Ecosure
e Did Ecosure consider times of peak flying fox landholders, but there are report.
numbers? funding possibilities for |e Recommend that local businesses
e Provide subsidy funding for outdoor structures business and associations. and associations investigate
etc. e Actions are planned to be grants and funding for mitigation
e Re-establish Goat Island roost site. delivered ASAP subject to actions.
e Actions need to be taken ASAP before flying regulatory and Council |e |t is recommended that measures
foxes return. resourcing availability. to re-establish the Goat Island
Roost site be investigated.
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Submitter 5 Does not support any actions to interfere with the Creation of wider separation buffers
Local resident flying fox colony such as ‘nudging’ or ‘creation of between residents and the flying fox
further buffers’. colony is consistent with fire access
requirements under the Fire and
Emergency Service Act and Council's
Fire Management Plan, and_ is
therefore recommended.
Submitter 6 Commented that the reference in the Ecosure | The reference in the report refers to
Local resident report that ‘the bats should not be disturbed’ is | minimising disturbance to the bats,
ridiculous. so no further noise is generated.
States that the report is ineffective and does not | The submitter did not offer any
nothing to help the residents. practical alternative solutions.
Submitter 7 Supports Ecosure recommendations and suggests | Re-planting of food corridors is | Recommend that residents who have
Local resident that flying foxes can be tracked to determine | potentially an extremely large scale | issues with flying foxes feeding on
movements and potentially re-planting of food | project. It may be more effective to | their property, be encouraged to
corridors away from urban areas. replace flying fox attractants (figs | manage/replace foraging trees .
and palm trees) with alternative
native plant species, thereby
encouraging flying foxes to feed
away from urban areas. This is a
recommendation in the Ecosure
report.
Submitter 8 e Supports re-establish Goat Island/Weyba Comments are supported and
(verbal response) Creek camp. Ecosure has been advised.
Bat Rescue Inc. e Consider changing recommendation § on
‘Education’ in Executive Summary by removing
reference to Salmonella (this is more a risk
from carnivores).
e Include a note on the reference to Regional
Ecosystem mapping (Page 8) to include
Melaleuca as a locally significance species.
e Include Bat Rescue Inc. in the stakeholder
consultation list.
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e Introduction, page 1, include a reference to
anecdotal records of flying fox occupancy pre-
2013.
e Ensure a fauna survey is conducted prior to
any vegetation works, particularly ringtail
possum nests.
Submitter 9 Generally supports the management options Comments are supported and
Noosa Parks | report. recommended the use of
Association wire/netting/flagging is investigated
Does not support the use of wire/netting/flagging only, not implemented.
deterrents because of potential harm to flying
foxes.
Submitter 10 Discussed the impact of droppings and does not | The submitter did not offer any
Local resident believe Council is sincere in making a difference. practical alternative solutions.
Submitter 11 e Agrees with the management options report. Canopy clearing would only be | Comments are supported
Noosa Integrated |e Amend reference to E. Racemosa occurring in | restricted to boundary buffer areas.
Catchment Association the park.
e Concerned that ‘buffers through habitat
modification’ may involve clearing up to 90% of
canopy and this is not supported.
e Wire/netting/flagging deterrents are _ not
supported.
¢ Submitter is hopeful that flying fox numbers will
dissipate over time anyway and therefore does
not support extreme measures to exclude the
animals.
« Recommend to proceed in stages, with least
damage to flying fox camp and most benefit to
residents.
Submitter 12 e Stated that currently small numbers are not a Agreed that large numbers of flying
Local resident problem, but large numbers are. foxes are the main issue for residents
e Supports vegetation buffers for residents and support buffer management.
closest to the camp.
Council does not manage wildlife, or
their impacts, on private land.
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e Didn't think double glazing, air conditioning
and covers were helpful for residents given
costs.
e¢ Supports any actions Council can take.
Submitter 13 ¢ Questions why flying foxes are roosting here. Agree in principal.
Noosa resident Is it habitat loss elsewhere or occupation of
ancestral habitat?
¢ Need more longitudinal studies of fauna use of
areas targeted for development.
e Needs to be more interaction between urban
and natural environmental systems for
sustainable living.
Submitter 14 Supports position not to use dispersal and would Agree in principal.
Noosa resident like to see land purchased to secure flying fox
habitat.
Important to be respectful of the value and rights of
flying foxes.
Submitter 15 e Does not believe clearing is adequate. The flying fox camp qualifies as a
Local resident e Bats are in plague proportions. nationally listed camp. Under
e Noise should be measured to show how bad legislation Council can only undertake
the situation is. works that do not impact on the
e Council needs to consult with all parties and colony.
residents. Council officers are aware of the noise
¢ The roost size is much larger than indicated in generated by the flying foxes.
the report. The roost size is consistent with
survey records.
Submitter 16 Submitter accepts difficulties of dispersal. Council acknowledges difficulties of
Local resident Noise, smell and droppings significantly impacts living with flying foxes and has
on living conditions. explored, and continues to explore, all
potential solutions.
Double glazing, air conditioning, shade cloth Noted.
covers not reasonable or affordable.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 NOVEMBER 2015
2 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2015
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Manager Financial Services, Wayne Jensen
Corporate Services Department
Index ECM / Subject / 22.09 – Monthly Exception Report
Attachments 1. Statement of Comprehensive Income
2. Statement of Financial Position
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Financial performance for October is in line with current budget forecasts. A review of the budget
was undertaken based on the first quarter performance and emergent items, but the resulting
adjustments are only being considered at the Planning and Organisation Committee meeting on
the 10th November 2015 and as such are not reflected in the budget figures in this report.
Financial Performance Summary
Current YTD Actual Variance Variance Status
YTD $m $m YTD
Budget %
$m
Recurrent Revenue $39.9 $40.5 $0.6 1.7% On track
Recurrent Expense $29.5 $27.8 $1.7 5.9% On track
Net Capital Revenue $1.5 $2.0 $0.5 33% On track
Capital Expenditure $6.3 $3.6 $2.7 43% Watch
Financial statements including Statement of Comprehensive Income and Statement of Financial
Position are included as attachments for information of Council.
Figure 1: Actual Performance Compared to YTD Budget
$45
$40
$35
$30
$25
$20
$15
$10
$5
$-
YTD Budget ($m) YTD Actual ($m)
Operating Revenue Operating Expenditure
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 16 November 2015 providing the October 2015 monthly financial performance
report for the 2015/16 financial year.
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Section 13
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 NOVEMBER 2015
REPORT
Recurrent Revenue (Year to date benchmark 33%)
Council has received 46% ($40.5 million) of its recurrent revenue budget of $87.3 million as at
the end of October 2015 with only minor recurrent revenue changes expected in the September
quarter budget review. Commentary on each recurrent revenue type is provided below:
Rates and Levies – $30.2m (50%) of the annual budget of $60.5m has been recorded.
Fees and Charges – Fees and charges earned ($2.9m) totals 60% of the full year budget.
Annual licences, permits and dog registrations have been issued contributing to the positive
year to date budget position. A number of fee lines are tracking above YTD budget and will
be monitored to determine if the trend will hold.
Interest Received – Currently 4.9% above forecast levels due to higher cash balances than
conservatively estimated for the budget. With speculation over further reductions in interest
rates, the budget will need to be monitored.
Dividend and Tax – Dividends and the payment of tax equivalent from Unitywater are in line
with budget forecasts.
Other Revenue – Generally in accordance with budget forecasts.
Grants and Subsidies – Overall receipts for operational grants are in accordance with
budgeted levels, with additional revenue recognised in the September quarter budget review
(with matching expenditure).
Figure 2: Recurrent Revenue Position by Type (Excluding Rates)
$3.5
$3.0
YTD Budget ($m)
$2.5
YTD Actual ($m)
$2.0
$1.5
$1.0
$0.5
$0.0
Other
Fees
Grants
Dividend
Tax
Interest
Recurrent Expenditure (Year to date benchmark 33%)
Operating expenditure is currently 32% of the full year budget spend. There were moderate
adjustments as part of the budget review, but without impact on the forecast operating result.
Detailed commentary for significant items appears below.
Employee Costs – Actuals of $8.9m against the YTD budget of $9.1m and equates to 32% of
the full year budget. Minor adjustments were included as part of the September quarter
budget review.
Materials and Services – 32% of budget ($12.4m) has been expended compared to the
budget of $13.9m. Materials, contract services and legal fees have significant variances lower
than YTD forecasts and will be monitored.
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Finance Costs – generally in accordance with budget, though the year-end forecast for
merchant fees will continue to be monitored.
Depreciation expenses are currently running in accordance with budget forecasts.
Other Expenses – generally in accordance with budget.
Figure 3: Recurrent Expenditure Position by Type
$16
$14
YTD Budget ($m)
$12
YTD Actual ($m)
$10
$8
$6
$4
$2
$0
Materials
Finance Costs
Depreciation
Employees
Other
Capital Revenue
YTD capital revenue received includes cash contributions from developers ($1.5m), together with
($0.4m) received for transport infrastructure capital grant funding. The $1.6m full year budget for
developer contributions has nearly been achieved.
Capital Works Program
Actual capital expenditure (excluding commitments) is $3.6 million against the full-year budget of
$31.3 million. Committed expenditure via official Council purchase orders totals $8.6m, with total
actual + committed funds totalling $12.2m as at the end of October. Works scheduling will
continue to be refined each month to ensure YTD budget performance can be reported
accurately. Adjustments from the budget review will increase the size of the total program to
$32.4 million. Detailed discussion of progress in the delivery of the capital works program is
provided quarterly to the Infrastructure and Services Committee.
Cash Management and Investment Performance
Council funds are invested in accordance with the adopted Investment Policy. Total cash on
hand as at 31 October 2015 was $66.9 million. The cash balance includes constrained funding
carried forward for capital projects still under construction, plus unspent funds from special rates
and levies.
Council’s investment portfolio is balanced across a number of agencies, as shown in the graph
on the left. The graph on the right shows the current risk profile using industry credit ratings.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 NOVEMBER 2015
Bendigo
Suncorp 6%
9% A2
A1 6%
Westpac 9%
6%
QTC A1+
47% (QTC)
47%
A1+
NAB (Other)
27% 38%
CBA
5%
The actual interest revenue for the month was $162,291 with a weighted average yield of 2.77%
against the industry benchmark (Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index) of 2.27%.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil
Finance & Risk
Monthly financial performance is monitored across all operational areas to ensure Council’s
forecast operating result is achieved.
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 to the Mayor & CEO Community Facilities Financial Services
Executive Support Community Development ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property & Facilities
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
x Executive Office x Planning & Infrastructure
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services
Customer Service Civil Operations
Economic Development Infrastructure Planning & Design
Governance Planning & Environment
Human Resources Strategic Land Use Planning
Sustainability
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Section 16
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 NOVEMBER 2015 1
ATTACHMENT
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ATTACHMENT 1
Noosa Council
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
As at 31-Oct-2015
Current Current
Budget Budget Actual Percentage
2015 YTD YTD Annual Budget
$ $ $ %
Revenue
Recurrent Revenue
Rates, levies and charges 60,463,174 30,231,587 30,220,265 50%
Fees and charges 4,807,279 2,516,513 2,877,767 60%
Dividend income 1,925,140 - 42 0%
Interest received 4,568,059 1,355,370 1,421,730 31%
Tax equivalents 1,088,812 326,298 326,298 30%
Sale of Goods and Major Services 7,274,896 2,400,123 2,536,680 35%
Sale of Contract & Recoverable Works 15,364 5,121 (8,891) -58%
Rental & Lease Income 1,173,953 411,313 404,957 34%
Other income 674,949 312,961 358,423 53%
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 5,394,440 2,300,625 2,398,052 44%
87,386,066 39,859,911 40,535,323 46%
Expenses
Recurrent Expenses
Employee benefits 27,654,844 9,133,310 8,871,800 32%
Materials and services 39,188,272 13,897,247 12,400,541 32%
Finance costs 2,686,315 887,105 911,427 34%
Depreciation and amortisation 16,630,163 5,543 388 5,543 388 33%
Other expenses 121,828 40,876 36,731 30%
86,281,422 29,501,925 27,763,887 32%
Operating Result 1,104,644 10,357,986 12,771,436
Capital Revenue
Capital contributions and donations 1,606,029 1,095,651 1,566,941 98%
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 2,072,221 416,170 430,768 21%
Other capital revenue - - -
Total Capital Revenue 3,678,250 1,511,821 1,997,709
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16 NOVEMBER 20152
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ATTACHMENT 2
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 36,419,641 64,534,237 50,891,174
Trade and other receivables 8,059,528 6,276,590 5,794,388
Inventories 104,038 103,102 104,038
Other current assets 657,006 818,992 3,097,262
45,240,213 71,732,921 59,886,862
Non Current Assets held for sale - - -
Total Current Assets 45,240,213 71,732,921 59,886,862
Non Current Assets
Trade and other receivables 49,217,517 49,217,517 49,217,517
Other non current Assets - - -
Investments 60,978,225 60,978,425 60,978,225
Investment property 3,831,234 3,831,234 3,831,234
Property, plant and equipment 923,900,425 885,062,636 887,078,579
Intangible assets 2,798,146 2,626,380 2,701,457
Total Non Current Assets 1,040,725,547 1,001,716,192 1,003,807,012
Total Assets 1,085,965,760 1,073,449,113 1,063,693,873
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 4,300,687 5,129,354 8,100,894
Borrowings 2,854,619 954,201 2,633,065
Provisions 5,013,310 4,127,506 4,114,390
Other 380,497 705,877 1,082,497
Total Current Liabilities 12,549,113 10,916,939 15,930,845
Non Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables - - -
Borrowings 35,247,498 36,747,480 36,747,480
Provisions 8,210,644 8,194,924 8,194,924
Total Non Current Liabilities 43,458,142 44,942,404 44,942,404
Total Liabilities 56,007,255 55,859,344 60,873,249
Net Community Assets 1,029,958,505 1,017,589,769 1,002,820,624
Community Equity
Asset Revaluation Surplus 36,519,656 14,334,106 14,334,106
Retained Surplus / (Defeciency) - - -
Shire Capital 993,438,849 988,486,518 973,851,849
Current Year Net Earnings - 14,809,417 14,634,670
Total Community Equity 1,029,958,505 1,017,630,042 1,002,820,625
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 NOVEMBER 2015
3 NOOSA COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Governance Advisor, Paul Bright
Executive Office
Index ECM/Subject/Corporate Governance
Attachments 1. Noosa Council Annual Report 2014/15
(Note – Attachment has been provided separately to this Agenda)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the General Committee Meeting
dated 16 November 2015 and:
A. Adopt the “Noosa Council Annual Report 2014-15” (provided at Attachment 1 to the report)
incorporating the Audited Financial Statements of Noosa Council for the period 1 July 2014
to 30 June 2015; and
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any required minor amendments to the
Report prior to publication.
REPORT
1. Annual Report and Financial Statements
The development and publication of an Annual Report by Local Governments is a requirement
under the Local Government Regulation 2012 (‘the Regulation’). The purpose of the Report is to
inform the community of what Council has done, financially and otherwise, in the relevant
financial year.
The Report and Financial Statements form part of Council’s system of financial management and
are prescribed financial accountability documents pursuant to 104(5)(b) of the Local Government
Act 2009.
The Regulation prescribes a range of disclosures which must be included within a Local
Government’s Annual Report. These disclosures relate primarily to financial and accountability
matters which may be of interest to the community.
The Noosa Council Annual Report 2014-15 (provided at Attachment 1) has been cross checked
against the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning Annual Report
Compliance Checklist to ensure that all of the prescribed disclosures are contained within the
document.
The Report relates to the reporting period from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, and is Council’s first
complete financial year report since it was re-established.
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The Report is divided into the following sections:
Mayor’s Message;
Chief Executive Officer’s Message;
The Year in Review;
Reportable Disclosures;
Community Financial Report; and
Financial Statements 2014-15.
Council’s Financial Statements were signed by Debra Stolz, Director of the Queensland Audit
Office (as Delegate of the Auditor-General of Queensland) on 27 October 2015, and in
accordance with the Auditor-General Act 2009, confirm as follows:
“The prescribed requirements in relation to the establishment and keeping of accounts have
been complied with an all material respects; and
The financial report presents a true and fair view, in accordance with the prescribed
accounting standards, of the financial performance and cash flows of Noosa Shire Council for
the financial year 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 and of the financial position as at the end of
that year.”
2. Publication requirements
Pursuant to section 182 of the Regulation, a local government must:
Adopt its annual report within 1 month after the day the Auditor-General gives the Auditor
General’s audit report about the local government’s financial statements for the financial year
to the local government; and
Publish its annual report on its website within 2 weeks of adopting the annual report.
In light of the above timeframes, the Report must be adopted by Council by 27 November 2015.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance & Risk
Nil.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
The development of the Report is the end product of extensive internal consultation in terms of
collecting and confirming the information disclosed in it. Prior to this recommendation for
adoption of the Report by Council, a draft version has been reviewed by Council’s Audit and Risk
Committee members, the Mayor, CEO, Director Corporate Services, Council’s Executive
Manager, and a number of Council Managers and Officers.
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Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Chief Executive Officer X Community Services X Corporate Services
Executive Officer to the Mayor & CEO Community Facilities Financial Services
Executive Support Community Development ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property & Facilities
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
X Executive Office Planning & Infrastructure
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services
Customer Service Civil Operations
Economic Development Infrastructure Planning & Design
Governance Planning & Environment
Human Resources Strategic Land Use Planning
Sustainability
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